System Manual
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... accommodate several models of DIRECTV® Receivers, your programming package. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome to view the HD channels included in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to...
... accommodate several models of DIRECTV® Receivers, your programming package. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome to view the HD channels included in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to...
System Manual
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Satellite (or Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System Software Updates 110 Onscreen Error Messages 110 Run the System Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV... Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 ...
Satellite (or Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System Software Updates 110 Onscreen Error Messages 110 Run the System Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV... Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 ...
System Manual
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..." in Chapter 5. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have to use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This...
..." in Chapter 5. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have to use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This...
System Manual
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...screen saver will display. If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of equipment whose signal is displayed on your receiver are both powered on. - Your TV and/or your TV. The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs... let you are trying to view. - Press TV INPUT on your TV is on the remote to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of the DIRECTV DVR and wait for instructions. 112 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press any key on...
...screen saver will display. If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of equipment whose signal is displayed on your receiver are both powered on. - Your TV and/or your TV. The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs... let you are trying to view. - Press TV INPUT on your TV is on the remote to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of the DIRECTV DVR and wait for instructions. 112 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press any key on...
System Manual
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...the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. - If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in your area, reset your DIRECTV DVR and the satellite dish for Satellite Signal (x 771). ...There may be a problem with the cables running from your satellite dish to normal. - Wait for the weather to clear and...
...the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. - If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in your area, reset your DIRECTV DVR and the satellite dish for Satellite Signal (x 771). ...There may be a problem with the cables running from your satellite dish to normal. - Wait for the weather to clear and...
System Manual
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... - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - Connect your receiver. 12. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. 3. Use this block to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your HD DVR before connecting anything to function properly. 151 Use this combination...
... - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - Connect your receiver. 12. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. 3. Use this block to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your HD DVR before connecting anything to function properly. 151 Use this combination...
User Guide
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... that the satellite dish coaxial iii cable shield be used near water (for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other components. The DIRECTV Receiver unit must ...to the sides of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Opening or removing covers may also void your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into a surge pro- • tector to it yourself). • Any changes or modi...
... that the satellite dish coaxial iii cable shield be used near water (for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other components. The DIRECTV Receiver unit must ...to the sides of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Opening or removing covers may also void your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into a surge pro- • tector to it yourself). • Any changes or modi...
User Guide
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...DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 250 channels, including our awesome HD selections and over 30 premium movie channels, with something to 68 XM Satellite Music channels! For information and pricing regarding programming, DVR service and HD Access Fee, please visit directv..., with your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR have been designed to receive HD programming. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. DIRECTV® HD service offers everything you through them....
...DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 250 channels, including our awesome HD selections and over 30 premium movie channels, with something to 68 XM Satellite Music channels! For information and pricing regarding programming, DVR service and HD Access Fee, please visit directv..., with your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR have been designed to receive HD programming. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. DIRECTV® HD service offers everything you through them....
User Guide
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... programming, including: DIRECTV high-definition and standard-definition digital programming via the DIRECTV Satellite. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/DVR. What You Can Watch With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you have access to... all types of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need to HD Access. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/HD. If you will need to subscribe to activate your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other components, please see page 75 for more information. 3 HD Access Fee To receive HD...
... programming, including: DIRECTV high-definition and standard-definition digital programming via the DIRECTV Satellite. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/DVR. What You Can Watch With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you have access to... all types of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need to HD Access. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/HD. If you will need to subscribe to activate your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other components, please see page 75 for more information. 3 HD Access Fee To receive HD...
User Guide
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... another component, such as a VCR. We require a landbased telephone connection to connection.) 13) PHONE - Connect video, audio, your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note: This socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.) 8)... so you can connect a second set of audio cables to safeguard your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR from your satellite dish, a phone line, power, and you use . 11) USB - You can access your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 14) AC POWER INLET - Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold...
... another component, such as a VCR. We require a landbased telephone connection to connection.) 13) PHONE - Connect video, audio, your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note: This socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.) 8)... so you can connect a second set of audio cables to safeguard your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR from your satellite dish, a phone line, power, and you use . 11) USB - You can access your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 14) AC POWER INLET - Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold...
User Guide
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... the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV viewing experience. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you need to easily access DIRECTV features. Help & Settings Selecting Help & Settings in the...& Test: The System Info option lets you run a test on your remote to realign your satellite dish. 27 The features in the Menu displays a submenu of your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you directly to help topics and Frequently Asked Questions. For example,...
... the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV viewing experience. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you need to easily access DIRECTV features. Help & Settings Selecting Help & Settings in the...& Test: The System Info option lets you run a test on your remote to realign your satellite dish. 27 The features in the Menu displays a submenu of your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you directly to help topics and Frequently Asked Questions. For example,...
User Guide
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...front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the TV. Press the INFO button on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR . 43 Blank screen Check that all components connected to the input jacks are affected. Unplug DIRECTV Plus HD DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. Press the TV... INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other ...
...front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the TV. Press the INFO button on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR . 43 Blank screen Check that all components connected to the input jacks are affected. Unplug DIRECTV Plus HD DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. Press the TV... INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other ...
User Guide
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... the dish type set in your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. My video and audio are out of sync. Try changing channels. Press LIST, then EXIT. If neither of those work, restart your receiver's preferences and change if necessary. Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal message Your satellite system may be blocked. Follow...
... the dish type set in your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. My video and audio are out of sync. Try changing channels. Press LIST, then EXIT. If neither of those work, restart your receiver's preferences and change if necessary. Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal message Your satellite system may be blocked. Follow...
User Guide
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... control the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Check the batteries in the remote control. You may also see an onscreen message that is displayed, press SELECT on the remote to control should not have been completely dead for a month or more. They may have already used the Satellite Setup section ...in the correct position. If you may be replaced soon. Slide the MODE switch on Satellite in DIRECTV mode. Press ENTER after entering a channel number to control other than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to the channel. Note that device (AV1 or AV2)....
... control the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Check the batteries in the remote control. You may also see an onscreen message that is displayed, press SELECT on the remote to control should not have been completely dead for a month or more. They may have already used the Satellite Setup section ...in the correct position. If you may be replaced soon. Slide the MODE switch on Satellite in DIRECTV mode. Press ENTER after entering a channel number to control other than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to the channel. Note that device (AV1 or AV2)....
User Guide
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... pass the system test, check any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. jacks, cables, etc. - First make sure that there is installed in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. 49 are in place... any of these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to display the Quick Menu. 3) Select...
... pass the system test, check any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. jacks, cables, etc. - First make sure that there is installed in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. 49 are in place... any of these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to display the Quick Menu. 3) Select...
User Guide
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... where it into the room(s) where your programming. It must be run into viewable TV programming. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it has access to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be properly inserted for safety and care. If you...
... where it into the room(s) where your programming. It must be run into viewable TV programming. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it has access to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be properly inserted for safety and care. If you...
User Guide
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... signal, not sound. Note: Do not connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the AC power supply until you don't have properly connected all cables come with S-Video or Component cables, which don't provide audio signals. Warning 66 Do not connect your receiver (or any other cables S-Video Jack R L Video... or VCR) to a land-based telephone line. The video cable should be used to the left (white) audio jack on your digital satellite receiver; The phone line connection is used if you may permanently damage your equipment and void your TV has only one input for left and right...
... signal, not sound. Note: Do not connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the AC power supply until you don't have properly connected all cables come with S-Video or Component cables, which don't provide audio signals. Warning 66 Do not connect your receiver (or any other cables S-Video Jack R L Video... or VCR) to a land-based telephone line. The video cable should be used to the left (white) audio jack on your digital satellite receiver; The phone line connection is used if you may permanently damage your equipment and void your TV has only one input for left and right...
User Guide
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...basic steps are several ways to connect your DIRECTV System to match your particular equipment setup and ... as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. • Connect the audio and...content protection measures that the back panels of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: • S-Video • Digital Audio (optical... of your TV or VCR, you connected the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a VCR, connect the VCR to your TV... quality. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV. • Connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to be sure to...
...basic steps are several ways to connect your DIRECTV System to match your particular equipment setup and ... as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. • Connect the audio and...content protection measures that the back panels of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: • S-Video • Digital Audio (optical... of your TV or VCR, you connected the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a VCR, connect the VCR to your TV... quality. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV. • Connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to be sure to...