are the gateway to great entertainment. When installed with the appropriate satellite dish, each receiver gives you access to more than 225 channels in 100% digital-quality picture and sound. What’s more, the DIRECTV Standard Receiver is designed to help you explore and personalize all your viewing options — quickly and easily with just a click of your remote. Check out the exciting features of your new DIRECTV Standard Receiver. You’ll soon be channel surfing like a pro.
New customers can order a complete DIRECTV System with standard receivers in up to 4 rooms installed. Customers can also upgrade to DIRECTV DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and DIRECTV HD (High Definition) receivers for free after mail-in rebate.
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Hardware, programming and services are sold separately. Programming and services are subject to change.
BENEFITS
- Search the entire Advanced Program Guide® (up to 3 1/2 days) on screen while viewing an active channel in the picture window.
- Customize the guide by choosing only the channels you want to see.
- Schedule a timer to automatically tune to a program.
- Control the rating limits, channels and spending limits.
- On-Screen Caller ID*
- Manually or automatically select the types of satellite dish.
- Remote control can also be programmed to control a TV and two additional devices such as DVD player, VCR other audio equipment.
FEATURES
- Advanced Program Guide
- Favorites
- Autotune
- Parental Controls
- View and log Caller ID information provided by your local phone company.
- Universal Remote
CHANNEL BANNER - Each time you tune to a channel, this handy banner appears across the top of the screen with information on the channel and show you’re watching.
MIX CHANNELS - DIRECTV Mix Channels are an easy and fun way to see what’s on TV by viewing six different channels in a category at one time. These picture-in-picture screens give you instant access to the most popular selection of sports†, kids and news programming.
ON SCREEN GUIDE - Explore all the DIRECTV entertainment available along with descriptions of most programs, plus see what’s coming up.
DIRECTV ACTIVE - Only DIRECTV has DIRECTV Active, a personalized channel designed to make your life easier. By simply inputting your ZIP code with your remote control, you get up-to-the-minute local weather conditions, sports scores, lottery results, movie suggestions and more!
CALLER ID - Check out a list of phone calls right on your TV screen with Caller ID service from your local phone company*.
PARENTAL CONTROLS - Restrict your children’s viewing habits, pay per view spending, ratings limits, viewing hours and more with a click of your remote.
FIND BY - Locate a particular program, movie or sports event — even shows starring a favorite actor in a snap with this convenient feature.
†Blackout restrictions apply to sports programming.
*To use this feature you must have your receiver directly plugged into a telephone outlet (not a wireless phone jack) and you must subscribe to a Caller ID or similar caller identification service from your phone company.
| DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER - General Product Specifications |
| Width Approx. |
10.75" |
| Height Approx. |
2.5" |
| Depth Approx. |
7.5" |
| Weight Approx. |
2.5" |
| BACK PANEL / JACKS |
|
VIDEO OUTPUTS
RF/Out to TV
Channel 3/4 Switch
Composite (RCA Type)
S-Video 1 |
1
Yes
2
1 |
|
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Stereo (L/R, RCA) |
2 |
|
OTHER CONNECTIONS |
Phone
USB (For Future Use) |
| BOX CONTENTS |
|
CABLES
A/V (RCA)
S-Video
Phone
Power |
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes |
|
OTHER
Access Card
User's Guide |
Yes
Yes |
| REMOTE |
IR Remote
4 Position Switch
Remote Programmable to:
Battery Type
Battery Included |
Yes
DIRECTV, TV, AV1, AV2
2nd DIRECTV Receiver, TV, DVD, VCR, Stereo
2 AA
Yes |
Why does the DIRECTV System require an access card? How does it work?
The access card, which comes with each system, acts as a "license plate" for your system. It provides security and encryption information and allows you to control the use of your system. The access card also allows DIRECTV to capture billing information that is specific to your account. The card contains a microprocessor that enables the card to act as an auxiliary processor for your satellite receiver.
Can you explain the Locks & Limits (parental controls) feature the DIRECTV System offers?
The Locks & Limits feature built into the equipment lets you restrict access to movies based on the motion picture rating system, set pay per view spending limits, and block the viewing of entire channels. This is a great feature for parents who wish to control what their children watch on DIRECTV programming.
I have two receivers. Can I order a pay per view movie on one receiver and watch it on both TVs in my house?
No. Each pay per view order is specific to the receiver on which it is ordered. When you place a pay per view order, the receiver on which you placed the order begins displaying the signal, authorizes you for the purchase and stores the record of your purchase on the access card in the receiver.
If I own one receiver that is hooked up to more than one TV, can I watch the same pay per view program on each TV without an additional charge?
Yes. All TVs that are hooked up to a common receiver will receive the same satellite signal.
Certain channels display a message at the bottom of the screen that tells me to call Customer Service at different extension numbers. What do those numbers mean?
We use extension numbers on our on-screen messages to better help direct your call when you contact us. For your reference, you can check out our On-Screen Message guide that explains what each message and extension means.
How does the on-screen guide work?
You can access the guide by pressing a button on your remote control, then navigate around the guide using the arrow buttons on the remote. The guide lists all DIRECTV programming with descriptions of most programs. The on-screen program guide also lets you look ahead to future programming.
Does DIRECTV offer a current listing of what movies will be showing during the month?
Yes. You can view upcoming movies and special events in four different ways:
- The on-screen guide lists pay per view movies and events two weeks ahead of schedule.
- Your monthly DIRECTV bill contains a listing of upcoming movies and special events.
- DIRECTV - The Guide is published monthly and offers customers more than 300 pages filled with in-depth listings of the thousands of movie, sports and entertainment choices available using the DIRECTV System. Plus you can use DIRECTV - The Guide as a companion to your on-screen program guide and even plan your viewing.
- The DIRECTV website features an interactive online program guide that allows you to easily find upcoming programming right from your computer.
