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(as described in the previous section). Your DIRECTV
cable TV service connections you have provided.
Follow this procedure to scan for channels from an off-air antenna and cable TV service
connected to your DIRECTV
button to display the list of available channel types.
your DIRECTV
Off-Air NTSC sources (standard TV broadcasts), Cable
NTSC (standard cable TV services), or all of these.
If this is the first time you are setting up this DIRECTV
recommended.
into your DIRECTV
Then highlight the type of cable signal your cable TV service provides (STD, HRC, or IRC),
and press the SELECT button. STD, HRC and IRC are signal formats used by cable TV services.
Contact your Cable TV service provider to determine which signal type they use.
The Scan Channels screen appears and the DIRECTV
Wait until the scan is completed.
Tune Channels item in the Antenna & Cable menu.
strength for that channel by using the Digital Off-Air Signal Strength menu item in the
Antenna & Cable menu.
To order programming from DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).
Check with your retailer or visit www.DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local
channels from DIRECTV in your area.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV bill.
Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service
address, social security number and/or major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be
required.
Programming subject to change.
You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV service.
DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S.
DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV
A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware.
features and functions.
These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would
likely be turned off.
If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a
disruption in reception for a minute or two.
Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete.
Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades.
Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress.
Please consult the System Upgrades menu item (in the System section of the Setup menu)
to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.