User`s guide

Chapter 5 65
Other Information
Satellite receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly
• Scheduled Watch or Record timer has been activated.
Blank screen
• Your satellite receiver may be hooked incorrectly to the TV. Change channels using the
satellite receiver’s front panel buttons to see if the channel banner appears. If it does not,
check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite
receiver.
Partial programming loss
• Your multiple LNB satellite antenna may be incorrectly configured. Change the dish type set in
your receiver’s preferences. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then select System
Setup. In the next menus, select Dish Pointing, and then Select Dish. From the Select Dish
display, make sure the proper antenna is selected (round, or oval with 2 LNBs, or oval with 3
LNBs.
Remote Control Problems
Problems with the remote control
• Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote control is not in SAT mode. Press the SAT (or, if your remote is older,
SAT1 or DIRECTV) button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver.
• Remember to press the OK button after entering a channel number that is less than four
digits long.
• Maybe batteries in the remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing
batteries. (Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote
to control other devices.)
• Remove batteries; press and hold the 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the
microprocessor inside the remote control. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if
necessary) reprogram the remote.
• If you are trying to operate a device other than the digital satellite receiver that you have
programmed the remote to control, make sure you press the corresponding device button
(DVD, VCR2, etc.) first.
TV or VCR Problems
Blank screen
• Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
• Try another channel.
TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly
• A scheduled Watch or Record Timer has been activated.
VCR turns on or off unexpectedly
• A timer may be set to record. The timer will automatically turn the VCR on and off.