Not sure how to link up a DIRECTV Genie? This article will go over connecting your Genie to any other video device you may have or the outlets in your home theater system.
The most recent models of the High Definition Digital Video Recorder receiver from DirecTV are the DIRECTV Genie It's interesting to note that you may record five programs concurrently and link up to eight TVs in your house with the Genie. If you follow the guidelines and exercise moderate care, you can set up Genie yourself cheaply and quickly.
What You Need
Check your gear before beginning to ensure you have:
- In the case of DIRECTV, the model available for the Genie HD DVR is DIG-MAI.
- HDMI or the component/composite video/audio cables
- DIRECTV remote control
- Television(s) with HDMI or component/composite input interface
- DIRECTV satellite dish positioned correctly.
If you do not have a DIRECTV satellite dish you require, you must let the company arrange for installation professionally.
Connect the Genie to the Satellite Dish
The first process of using the Genie is to link it to your satellite dish.
- Identify the coaxial cable that connects your dish to the multi-switch or splitter if it is reachable.
- If it is connected to an old receiver, then remove the cable from it.
- The cable needs to be connected to the port with the Satellite In label on the back of the Genie. Ensure that it is well secured before proceeding to the next step.
This connects the dish to the Genie so that it is capable of receiving the signal from the DIRECTV satellite.
Connect the Genie to Your TV
Next, you need to connect your Genie to your TV using HDMI or component cables: Next, you need to connect your Genie to your TV using HDMI or component cables:
HDMI Connection
HDMI is the most high-definition output for pictures and sound.
- Plug in an HDMI cable from your TV’s HDMI input into the HDMI out port of the Genie. Check whether the connectors are well-fixed or not.
- Then, switch on your TV and then adjust the HDMI input to the appropriate channel.
Component Cable Connection
If your TV does not have HDMI, use component video cables: If your TV does not have HDMI, use component video cables:
- Simply, ensure that you have connected the cables of the component correctly with the red port going to the Genie’s red port, the blue port to the Genie’s blue port, and the green port to the Genie’s green port of the TV.
- The red and white speakers should be connected to the corresponding audio jacks on the television.
- With the television on, switch the television to the proper component video input.
This links the Genie to the TV, that way the video and audio are transmitted from the DVR to the TV.
Connect the Satellite Receiver to a Phone Line
- Connect your phone port at the back of the DIRECTV receiver.
- Plug in your active wired telephone line to the phone jack.
It enables the receiver to order for authorization and pay-per-view services from DIRECTV.
Connect the Power Cord
As the final setup step: As the final setup step:
- The DIRECTV power cord that comes with it should be connected to the receiver to an electric outlet.
- Place the cursor on the front panel of the receiver on the Power button.
This switches on the receiver. The receiver will require some time to warm up and lock on to one or more satellites.
Program the Receiver Remote Control
Now you need to program the remote to operate your TV or audio device: Now you need to program the remote to operate your TV or audio device:
- Switch on the television set or any other electronic device that you want the remote control to control.
- Turn on the television and press the Mode button on the remote until the green light at the top twitches twice.
- The next step is to select the desired device brand for which you want to enter the manufacturer code, by using the buttons numbered on the keypad.
- Check the volume and the power buttons to see if they are responding correctly. If this is not the case, the steps to attempt a different device code are to be followed.
This means that programming of the remote enables one to operate several devices such as the TV and the audio device using a single remote.
Complete the Setup Wizard Steps
Once the receiver boots up, the on-screen setup wizard will appear to activate and customize your programming package:
- Choose your language.
- Your service requires your acceptance of the terms presented below.
- Choose the individual channels that you would like to add or change in a package.
- Prefer and configure options of options such as closed captioning and parental lock.
The setup wizard checks that everything is set up to begin watching television.
Begin Enjoying DIRECTV with Genie
Upon channel setup, you’re ready to watch cable channels, movies, and shows on-demand, Netflix, and other streaming applications, as well as record programs with your Genie DVR.
Regarding the Genie minis, you can follow the above TV connection process if you want to install more Genie minis in other rooms. Each mini will also be able to record programs on the main Genie.
By following those few steps to connect all that, you’ll be fully set up in under one hour to discover hundreds of entertainment solutions with the help of the Genie system.
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