1-1 Using this Manual
This manual provides complete instructions for
operating your mobile receiver/controller.
Throughout this manual, important information is
marked for your attention by the following icons:
A helpful tip that either directs you to a
related area within the manual or offers
suggestions on getting the highest
quality out of your system.
An alert to important information
regarding procedures, product
specifications, or product use.
Indicates the most commonly used
functions listed in Section 3-1, “Remote
Control Functions.”

Format Conventions

This manual uses the following typographical
conventions to help clarify instructions:
Text Example Description
...the MUTE button. Remote control buttons
...the Cancel button. Onscreen items
“Highlight”
For the purposes of this manual, the term “highlight”
refers to the following operator action:
“Use the remote control’s joystick to move the
highlight onto the desired onscreen item.”
Example: “Highlight the Lock & Limits tab” means
“Use the remote control’s joystick to move the
highlight onto the Lock & Limits tab.”
“Receiver”
For the purposes of this manual, the term “receiver”
refers to the DIRECTV mobile receiver/controller.
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Introduction