Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SAT GO DirecTV
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1 Notices Safety and Care Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go system has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. Y ou should, however , be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment.
2 16) Avoid operating the TV in extreme heat, humidity or areas affected by dust. The operating temperature range is 0~50°C (32~122°F). The operating humidity range is 20~90%. 17) Do not use sharp tools such as a pin or a pencil near the TV , as they may scratch the LCD.
3 Recommendation to A void or Minimize Phosphor Burn-in: Like all phosphor-based display devices and all TFT LCD Displays, LCDs can be susceptible to phosphor burn under certain circumstances.
4 Contents Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . .
5 Contents Using the TV Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Package Contents The following items are included with your Sat-Go portable TV and antenna: TV and Receiver Antenna / DIRECTV Sat-Go Case DC Cable Phone Cable RG.
7 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go Case When you open the case, you’ll notice the DIRECTV Sat-Go case is the antenna and contains the easily removable TV . 1 1 3 2 2 DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Opened 1 DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Display 2 DIRECTV Sat-Go! TV Receiver 3.
8 Sat-Go TV An integrated TV receiver is stored inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. TV Rear View TV Front View 1. Cable Compartment The Cable compartment stores the AC power cable (permanently attached). 2. Remote Control 3. Access Card Slot The DIRECTV access card is pre-installed.
9 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go TV Display Panel 1. TV MENU Displays the TV Menu to adjust TV settings. This menu automatically times out after a few seconds. 2. TV INPUT / SELECT Changes the input source, or selects the highlighted TV MENU item when the TV MENU is on.
10 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go TV Receiver Panel 1. (Earphones) Connects personal earphones to the TV for personal listening. 2. SIGNAL Displays the Signal Strength Meter . This is used for pointing the antenna for the strongest possible signal.
11 TV Rear Connector Panel 1. SA T Connects the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the DIRECTV Sat-Go antenna or a residential DIRECTV antenna. 2. PHONE JACK Connects the TV to a telephone wall jack. W e require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with your TV .
12 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in DIRECTV Mode All the functions for DIRECTV ® service can be controlled with the Remote control.
13 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV Mode All the functions for TV mode can be controlled with the Remote control. Some function can also be adjusted with the buttons on the front panel of the LCD. NOTE: T o use your remote control in TV mode, the MODE switch on the remote control should be set to TV .
14 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Difference of key operation in TV mode and DIRECTV mode - The following buttons are operated dif ferently in TV mode and DIRECTV mode.
15 Before Using Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Inserting Battery into the TV Y ou must insert or replace the batteries in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. + Find that the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV is no longer operating correctly .
16 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go This section describes how to set up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and antenna. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements.
17 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 1 2 3 1. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2. Lift the TV display to an upright position allowing space to rotate the antenna.
18 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna The DIRECTV Sat-Go comes pre-assembled with the Antenna cable connected to the SA T connector on the TV rear connector panel and to the SA T connector on the rear antenna base.
19 Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to Power 3 12 For AC power 1. Remove the cable cover from the cable compartment located in the TV receiver . The AC power cable is permanently connected to the receiver . 2. Remove the soft plastic cover plug from the top of the case and lay the AC power cable into the provided groove.
20 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Guided Setup and Activation Now that your DIRECTV Sat-Go is hooked up and plugged in, you’re ready to fi nish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV ® service. 1 Make sure the MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to DIRECTV .
21 After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal If the antenna is already aligned to the satellite, the TV automatically comes on when you press (POWER). If the antenna is not aligned to the satellite, a message displays on the screen, “Searching for Satellite.
22 Aligning the Antenna with the Satellite • The Signal Strength Meter will help you to fi ne-tune the antenna signal. It is important to obtain the strongest (peak) signal possible. • The higher the signal, the less likely you are to experience signal outages during adverse weather .
23 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Set Up Checklist If the signal is not found, check the following to be sure the TV and antenna set-up have been properly followed: • V erify all cable connections are correct and each connection is seated properly .
24 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Connecting Y our DIRECTV Sat-Go to other Equipment There are several ways to connect your DIRECTV Sat-Go to match your particular equipment setup and to gain optimum signal quality .
25 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Connecting DIRECTV Sat-Go to a VCR, DVD player or PMP (personal media player) Depending on the connections on the back of your VCR or DVD player , you have the following options: • Component Connection (Best Quality) • A/V Connection (Better Quality) These connections are described on the following.
26 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go A/V Connection (Better Quality) 1. Connect the video cable to the video output jack on the VCR or DVD Player and to the video input jack ( A V IN 1 ) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel.
27 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go to a T elephone Line (when used in the home) Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall (or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack) and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel.
28 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go system to a second TV or Monitor The DIRECTV Sat-Go system has a special signal output capability that allows you to connect a second TV or monitor to your DIRECTV Sat-Go TV .
29 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Completing the Connections Plug all power cords into electrical sockets. AC DC SatGo_03-30-07(converted).indd 29 SatGo_03-30-07(converted).
30 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Installing the DIRECTV Access Card The DIRECTV access card is pre-installed in your DIRECTV Sat-Go TV . The DIRECTV access card provides the ability to view DIRECTV ® programming.
31 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Guided Setup for DIRECTV ® Service Now that your DIRECTV Sat-Go equipment is all hooked up and plugged in, you’re ready to fi nish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE switch on the remote control is set to DIRECTV .
32 Setting Up Y our DIRECTV ® Sat-Go Activating Y our 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: • T une to Channel 100 and be sure you’re picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).
33 Basic Operation W atching TV With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON . T o access the channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote control (the channel will appear in a few seconds, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away).
34 Basic Operation The Guide Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide ® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 3.5 days in advance. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, fi nd and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or search for a program you’re interested in.
35 Basic Operation Autotune An even better way to catch all your favorites Autotune is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. Y ou won’t miss your favorite series because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team’s playof f game because you had to work late.
36 Basic Operation TIP: Y ou can also order DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events on the Internet at DIRECTV . com or over the phone at 1-800-531-5000.
37 Using the TV Menu Set the MODE switch to TV and then press MENU on your remote control or you can press TV Menu on the TV Display Panel to easily access the TV Menu . Once the TV Menu is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows on the remote control to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to access that item.
38 Using the TV Menu Size Y ou can change the size of the screen to that which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. NOTE: This is typically used for content that is natively displayed in Widescreen format. 1) Press MENU to display the TV Menu .
39 Using the TV Menu Settings Language T o choose a language from the TV Menu, follow these steps: 1) Press MENU to display the TV Menu . 2) Highlight Settings and press SELECT . 3) Highlight Language and press SELECT . 4) Press SELECT on a desired language of the followings.
40 Using the TV Menu Parental Controls This feature allows you to block certain channels or programs so children cannot view programs that are not age appropriate. NOTE: This Parental Controls menu is adapted to external input (A V IN 1). When the input is DIRECTV , this menu is deactivated.
41 Using the TV Menu TV Rating - Children Blocks TV shows based on children’ s age rating. 1) In the Parental Controls menu, select TV Rating-Children and press SELECT . 2) Highlight Age or Fantasy V iolence and press SELECT . 3) Press SELECT on a desired rating of the followings.
42 Using the Menu If the MODE switch is to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press MENU on your remote control or MENU on the TV receiver panel to easily access the DIRECTV features ( Menu ). Once the Menu is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to access that item.
43 Using the Menu Audio Options Some programs have alternate audio available (such as other language tracks or Dolby Digital). Y ou can set the default so that whenever a program has alternate audio available, it automatically plays this audio, or you can change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you are watching.
44 Using the Menu Pay Per View This option enables you to check out DIRECTV ® Pay Per View listings by category . While in the Guide , press MENU , then select Pay Per V iew . Y ou will see three choices for sorting the listings. Choose All to display all current pay per view programs.
45 Using the Menu Date & Time This option gives you a convenient way to look up to 3.5 days ahead in the Guide, without having to scroll through pages of programs. Favorites Favorites allows you to set up special, customized Guide that shows only those channels you choose.
46 Using the Menu Caller ID & Messages This feature lets you get messages from DIRECTV . If you have Caller ID service, you can also view phone calls you’ve received or turn call noti fi cation on or off.* Press MENU to display the Menu , select Caller ID & Msgs , then select Edit Settings .
47 Using the Menu Parental Controls NOTE: This Parental Controls menu in the Menu is adapted only to DIRECTV input. T o adjust the Parental Controls of external input, see the TV Menu – Parental Controls on page 43.
48 Using the Menu Now , lock it Once you’ve set the restrictions you want, choose Lock Now from the left menu. Y ou’ll be directed to create a passcode (which you’ll want to make easy enough to remember , but hard enough that the little ones won’t guess it!).
49 Menu Map TV Menu Picture Picture Mode Custom, Dynamic, Standard, Mild, Movie Custom Picture Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color , T int Color T one Cool1, Cool2, Normal, W arm1, W arm2 Size Norm.
50 Menu Map Menu (for DIRECTV ® Service) Settings Setup Info & T est, Sat. & Ant., Remote, Audio, Display , TV T ype, Access Card, Reset, Done Scheduler T o Do List, History , Purchase, Manual Favorite Channels --- (Moves to the Favorites - Editing Settings menu.
51 T roubleshooting Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the system. If you experience image freezes, audio freezes or blank screen, or the system won’t respond to the pane.
52 T roubleshooting T urns off while playing • Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. W ait 30 seconds, then turn on again. • Unplug the DIRECTV Sat-Go system for a few minutes, then plug back in. If this happens frequently , the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low .
53 T roubleshooting My video and audio are out of sync • T ry changing channels. • Press LIST , then EXIT . • If neither of those work, restart your TV . On the remote control, press MENU , press SELECT on Settings , then select Setup . Select the Reset item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions.
54 T roubleshooting Running the System T est The System T est allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Sat-Go system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your TV or antenna, run the system test. It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your TV .
55 T roubleshooting System Errors T emperature Error When the TV temperature reaches a high level, the T emperature Error icon ( ) appears on the screen and the power light on the front of the TV display blinks 3 times per second to alert you that the system is in danger of overheating.
56 W arranty Limited 90-Day W arranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV ® Sat-Go system (Model Number: Z1 1-500) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. Who is Covered? Y ou must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service.
57 What is Excluded? Y our warranty does NOT cover: - Labor charges for installation or setup of the product. - Installation, performance of, or repair of: audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used with the product.
58 T o Get W arranty Service... W arranty service will be provided by DIRECTV . If you believe you need service for your system, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV .
59 FCC Customer Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
60 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by ACT A. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains a product identi fi er in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information must be provided to your telephone company .
61 Speci fi cations Item Speci fi cation DIRECTV Sat-Go unit Dimensions 18.8” x 19.2” x 4.8” LCD Panel T ype A-Si Active Matrix TFT -LCD Display Area 13.
62 DIRECTV programming sold separately . Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). ACTIV A TION OF PROGRAMMING MA Y BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROV AL. DEPOSIT OR PREP A YMENT MA Y BE REQUIRED. Programming is subject to change at any time.
63 State City Direction Angle AL Birmingham 21 48 AL Mobile 21 52 AR Little Rock 19 49 AZ Flaqstaff 15 48 AZ Phoenix 15 49 AZ T ucson 15 51 CA Fresno 14 43 CA Los Angeles 14 46 CA San Diego 14 48 CA S.
64 State City Direction Angle V A Roanoke 22 42 VT Burlington 23 32 W A Seattle 13 32 W A Spokane 14 33 WI Madison 20 39 WI Milwaukee 20 39 WV Charleston 22 41 WY Cheyenne 16 42 Dish-Pointing Coordinates SatGo_03-30-07(converted).indd 64 SatGo_03-30-07(converted).
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