DirecTV HD RECEIVER, User Manual

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DIRECTV USER GUIDE - HD & SD STANDARD RECEIVERS
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Guided Setup
Activate Your DIRECTV
®
Service
If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you will need to follow the guided
setup screens before starting DIRECTV service.
Once all the setup processes are complete, all that’s left to do is activate your DIRECTV service. Before you make the call, be sure to:
Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card.
Write down your receiver ID and access card numbers on the Receiver Information page located before Chapter 1. The receiver ID is on
a sticker behind the access card door on the front of the receiver, while the card number is on the access card itself.
When you’re ready, just call 1-800-531-5000 to pick the programming package that’s right for you and subscribe to DIRECTV service.
Simply follow the on-screen directions to complete your setup functions. If you’ve installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you’ll
be guided though various functions for optimizing your signal and setup — including positioning your dish and a system test. After these
setup procedures are complete, you’ll see a message on-screen that says, “Acquiring Satellite Info,” as the receiver gathers information
from the satellite for the on-screen program guide.
Next, you’ll be given the opportunity to program your remote to control other equipment such as your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow
the screen instructions and you’ll be ready to watch in no time!
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Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the remote control is set to DIRECTV, which is the far-left position.
Press PWR. The DIRECTV
®
Receiver will turn on. (Make sure your TV is also turned on!)
The first screen will allow you to select a language. Using the arrow keys on the remote control, move to the language
you prefer and press SELECT.
You will see a Welcome screen.
Setup and Activation