Some DIRECTV receivers go into standby mode if you don’t use it in 4 or more hours. This power-saving feature keeps the receiver from wasting energy if you forget to turn it off.

Still watching TV? , Select Cancel. Otherwise, your program will stop in 2 minutes.

Want to turn power saving off? Here’s how:

1. Press Menu on your remote.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Power Saving.
4. Press Select on the remote to turn it off.