DirecTV r15 User Guide

CHAPTER 4

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Turns off while playing
4  Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a   power surge. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again. 

4  Unplug the DIRECTV Plus Receiver for a few minutes, then plug back in. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be 

abnormally high or low. 

4  Consider using a surge protector or line conditioner. 

4  If your TV turns off while playing, and other lights/appliances in your house do too, you may have blown a circuit breaker or be 

experiencing a power outage. 

4  Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other household appliances or electronics are affected. 

4 

A scheduled recording may have been activated. See page 26.

4 

Your TV’s  timer may have been activated.

4 

Check your TV owner’s manual.

4 

Press CHAN UP or DOWN to change the channel.

4 

Check that all components connected to the input   jacks of your TV are turned on.

4  

Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV. Press the   INFO key on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus 
Receiver to see if the  channel banner appears. If it does not, check the   Setup and  Connections section for instructions about connecting 
your satellite receiver.

4  

If the DIRECTV Plus Receiver is connected to the RF input of your TV, makes sure that the TV channel matches the 3/4 RF switch on 
the  back panel.

4  

Press the TV INPUT key on the      remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV Plus Receiver is connected 
to.

4  

Press the POWER key on the front of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver.

4  

Press the red  RESET button behind the door on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver.

Troubleshooting