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DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver
Operating Instructions
SAT-A65A SAT-B65A
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WARNING or CAUTION
CAUTION
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INSTALLATION
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SERVICE
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information
Contents
Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Getting started 1
Setup overview
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Attach the antenna cable
the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below.
Connect your TV
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Determine antenna angles
Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code
Main Menu tabs
3. Press the front panel SELECT button.
Testing your system
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3. Press SELECT again to test the first selectio n on the pop-up menu.
Antenna Setup pane
verify your settings for accuracy.
antenna pointing parameters for your location.
Adding system components 2
Connecting components
Connect a terrestrial antenna
Connect the RF remote control antenna
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Connecting a VCR
Connect the VCR Control Cable
Test the VCR (Record/Stop)
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Connecting a home entertainment system
Using the remote control 11
Using the remote control 3
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This chapter explains how to:
RM-Y812
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RM-Y812
RM-Y807
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RM-Y807
Remote control functions
Installing remote control batteries
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Programming the remote control
Changing the remote default
Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE
Using the menus 17
Using the menus 4
This chapter describes:
The table below lists the
Menu function overview Main Menu tab Screens (see page) If you want to:
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Purchasing pay per view (PPV)
Cancelling purchases
Setting guide preferences
The TIMER pane popup menu
Selecting guide options
Highlight and SELECT the Guide Options tab from the MAIN MENU. The
Options screen (shown below) allows you to customize operation to best suit
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To schedule or edit an event
Adjusting audio
Using Dolby Digital audio
Setting default and alternate audio
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Adjusting audio balance
Adjusting video
Using Caller ID
Using Search
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Use the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and
Prepare New Card menu pane
Using the toggle key to switch button board layout
SELECT the toggle icon on the default button board (see figure) to change it
Change Receiver ID
Set output channel
Input key enable/disable
Lock a channel
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Select menu language
Change color schemes
Set translucency level
Caller ID enable/disable
Using program guides 5
Selecting a program guide style
Grid guide
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Logo guide
Program guide and menu features
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The OneLine Guide The OneLine Guide appears across the bottom of your screen when you press
Using Channel Mark
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Setting favorites and filters 6
Using favorite channel lists
Creating a channel list
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Renaming a channel list:
Creating an Auto Set list
Adding and removing all channels
Filtering the program guide
Using Theme Filters
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Selecting guide times
Using access controls 7
Locking & unlocking the system
How to lock the system
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Unlocking the system
The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system.
Setting ratings limits
Setting spending and time limits
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Questions & Answers A
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Manufacturers device control codes 45
Manufacturers device control codes B
TV Codes VCR Codes
The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls are compatible with most models of the following brands:
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VCR Codes (continued) AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only)
DVD Codes (RM-Y807 Only)
Index
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Limited Warranty
Software License Agreement
Intellectual Property
Termination
Export Requirements and U.S. Government Restricted Rights
Limited Warranty
Specifications