Connections & Setup
Selecting a VCR Type
In order to use the
1.Tune the TV to its satellite receiver viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s appropriate input channel depending on your connections).
2.Press MENU on the remote control to display the satellite receiver’s Main menu.
3.Highlight and select number 7, System Setup.
4.Highlight and select number 3, Receiver Options.
5.Highlight and select number 2, Set VCR Type.
6.Highlight and select the name of your VCR manufacturer.
Note: If you do not see your VCR manufacturer’s name, select Other (at the bottom of the list) and enter the appropriate code from the VCR Remote Control code list on pages
7.Follow the
Note: Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the receiver.
Complete the Assisted Setup
If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find
If you need to run the setup again, select System Setup from the Main menu, then select Assisted Setup.
To check your
Tip
When you order programming, you need to know your access card and receiver ID numbers. To get these numbers, select System Setup from the Main menu, then System Test.
Wait for the system to run all of its tests. The access card and receiver ID numbers are displayed at the end of the system test.
Write the access card and receiver ID numbers in the space below for easy reference:
Important!
If local channels are available in your area and you decide to subscribe, the receiver will need to download all of your program guide information again. This might take a few minutes. See “Wait for the Receiver to Download ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ Information” on page 8 for more information.
Order Programming
After you have installed your DIRECTV® System, you should contact DIRECTV to order DIRECTV® programming.
With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.
ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Professional and collegiate sports subscriptions sold separately. Eligibility for local channels based on service address within certain designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. In some areas served by members or affiliates of the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative, local channels may be available from DIRECTV rather than the NRTC member or affiliate. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change. Hardware and programming sold separately. Pricing is residential. Taxes not included. Equipment specifications and programming options may vary in Alaska and Hawaii. DIRECTV services not provided outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and in your first bill. Activate your DIRECTV® programming today at
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