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... in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to recording your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from what is shown here. Now that you...
... in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to recording your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from what is shown here. Now that you...
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... the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE A polarized plug has two blades... a third grounding prong. When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in...
... the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE A polarized plug has two blades... a third grounding prong. When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in...
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...the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to remove the power cord. If you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in your attention to articles 810 and 820 of...; Access Card as vases, shall be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow proper airflow to move it . CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ...
...the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to remove the power cord. If you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in your attention to articles 810 and 820 of...; Access Card as vases, shall be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow proper airflow to move it . CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ...
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... the remote flashes. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. These two buttons turn your TV. If you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn a single component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). The mode... always be replaced. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for a new TV or other audio-visual...
... the remote flashes. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. These two buttons turn your TV. If you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn a single component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). The mode... always be replaced. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for a new TV or other audio-visual...
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... of your remote, select "Search for program info and recording and other options. This powerful tool finds all movie and show titles matching your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. DIRECTV CINEMA titles have to them. Channels & Program Info 39 5 6 7 8 To start over if you...
... of your remote, select "Search for program info and recording and other options. This powerful tool finds all movie and show titles matching your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. DIRECTV CINEMA titles have to them. Channels & Program Info 39 5 6 7 8 To start over if you...
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...to connect audio separately using the supported video and audio connections for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE S-video (one connector. - Digital Audio Coax (one video and two audio channels. The following images show examples of how...Connections All of the video and audio outputs on your receiver (or any other equipment such as a TV or VCR) to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all of the possible connections between them and your receiver. Component Video Output (YPbPr, one of each list.
...to connect audio separately using the supported video and audio connections for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE S-video (one connector. - Digital Audio Coax (one video and two audio channels. The following images show examples of how...Connections All of the video and audio outputs on your receiver (or any other equipment such as a TV or VCR) to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all of the possible connections between them and your receiver. Component Video Output (YPbPr, one of each list.
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... Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - If the above two items don't work, try reauthorizing your program guide data. Help & Troubleshooting 109 DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15 seconds, then plug it . Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize...panel button or remote control, try one of these: - If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV DVR for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. It could take as much as 48 hours to be ...
... Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - If the above two items don't work, try reauthorizing your program guide data. Help & Troubleshooting 109 DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15 seconds, then plug it . Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize...panel button or remote control, try one of these: - If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV DVR for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. It could take as much as 48 hours to be ...
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... automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be plugged in parentheses. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in to AC power to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Go to receive any updates. Troubleshooting Tips System Software Updates...on the right. Your receiver must be turned off. The message at 1-800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 110 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To resolve this error, call Customer Service at right shows an example of what causes the onscreen message to display,...
... automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be plugged in parentheses. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in to AC power to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Go to receive any updates. Troubleshooting Tips System Software Updates...on the right. Your receiver must be turned off. The message at 1-800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 110 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To resolve this error, call Customer Service at right shows an example of what causes the onscreen message to display,...
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... source than what you toggle between different video sources. Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on your DIRECTV remote to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of the DIRECTV DVR and wait for instructions. 112 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Your TV may be... acquired. Press TV INPUT on . - The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs...
... source than what you toggle between different video sources. Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on your DIRECTV remote to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of the DIRECTV DVR and wait for instructions. 112 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Your TV may be... acquired. Press TV INPUT on . - The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs...
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...the front panel of the receiver. Wall outlet does not have power. Press the RES button on your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries - DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn off all... the way to receiver. - Receiver or power strip is not plugged in to left, then press PWR...
...the front panel of the receiver. Wall outlet does not have power. Press the RES button on your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries - DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn off all... the way to receiver. - Receiver or power strip is not plugged in to left, then press PWR...
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... may have caused the receiver to a different channel without a remote control command. 114 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV DVR turns on and enter your DIRECTV® Receiver back on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to go into a power strip, make sure it is not controlled by a wall switch. • If receiver...
... may have caused the receiver to a different channel without a remote control command. 114 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV DVR turns on and enter your DIRECTV® Receiver back on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to go into a power strip, make sure it is not controlled by a wall switch. • If receiver...
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A scheduled recording may be tuned to a channel that you have been activated. Check your TV screen. Check that DIRECTV DVR and TV are not powered on. - Try another channel and see if you don't subscribe to see if there are other scheduled recordings. ... There is not currently broadcasting, or that is nothing on . - Your TV and/or your DIRECTV® Receiver. - CHAPTER 7 - Read Chapter 6, "Connections for Auxiliary Equipment" for your receiver are both powered on your TV owner's manual to record the show as requested. - Solution: - Press the...
A scheduled recording may be tuned to a channel that you have been activated. Check your TV screen. Check that DIRECTV DVR and TV are not powered on. - Try another channel and see if you don't subscribe to see if there are other scheduled recordings. ... There is not currently broadcasting, or that is nothing on . - Your TV and/or your DIRECTV® Receiver. - CHAPTER 7 - Read Chapter 6, "Connections for Auxiliary Equipment" for your receiver are both powered on your TV owner's manual to record the show as requested. - Solution: - Press the...
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... All this receiver during the stated coverage term. Warranty & Other Information 129 The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN provides comprehensive coverage for your DIRECTV® System, including: Professional In-home service calls when needed Dedicated Technical Support 24-hour a day Power surge related repairs including those caused by lightning Unlimited dish antenna alignments Cables, switches...
... All this receiver during the stated coverage term. Warranty & Other Information 129 The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN provides comprehensive coverage for your DIRECTV® System, including: Professional In-home service calls when needed Dedicated Technical Support 24-hour a day Power surge related repairs including those caused by lightning Unlimited dish antenna alignments Cables, switches...
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... computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device. This equipment complies with Class B limits may be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ACTA. This booklet is a label that interference will...find the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S. However there is connected. • Consult the ...
... computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device. This equipment complies with Class B limits may be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ACTA. This booklet is a label that interference will...find the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S. However there is connected. • Consult the ...
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... that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. It does not contain any user-serviceable components. FCC Customer Information If trouble is resolved... home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to AC power sources. 134 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. It does not contain any user-serviceable components. FCC Customer Information If trouble is resolved... home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to AC power sources. 134 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . You cannot have an optional RF remote, this sensor or else the command will receive the remote control commands up commands from the remote ... orange when a recording is not used. Note: The RESOLUTION button on or off . It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillarbox). POWER - Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel only changes the resolution. The infrared sensor picks up to 200 feet away. 4. With an optional RF remote...
DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . You cannot have an optional RF remote, this sensor or else the command will receive the remote control commands up commands from the remote ... orange when a recording is not used. Note: The RESOLUTION button on or off . It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillarbox). POWER - Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel only changes the resolution. The infrared sensor picks up to 200 feet away. 4. With an optional RF remote...
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... up component video cables (green, blue, red) and use . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - For future use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. POWER - SATA - Standard-Definition output. HDMI - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this combination digital video and audio...
... up component video cables (green, blue, red) and use . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - For future use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. POWER - SATA - Standard-Definition output. HDMI - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this combination digital video and audio...
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...ACTIVE - DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . The infrared sensor picks up the Main Menu to indicate a recording is not used. If you press a key on or off . MENU - local weather and more! 9. INFO - POWER - GUIDE - Displays channel banner or info... have an optional RF remote, this sensor or else the command will receive the remote control commands up to let you can place your DIRECTV Plus® DVR on the remote to 200 feet away. 4. With an optional RF remote you know it will not get through. ...
...ACTIVE - DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . The infrared sensor picks up the Main Menu to indicate a recording is not used. If you press a key on or off . MENU - local weather and more! 9. INFO - POWER - GUIDE - Displays channel banner or info... have an optional RF remote, this sensor or else the command will receive the remote control commands up to let you can place your DIRECTV Plus® DVR on the remote to 200 feet away. 4. With an optional RF remote you know it will not get through. ...
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... of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red) to this satellite in at all times to the DIRECTV Receiver using this digital audio connection for sound. 7. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Standard-Definition output. POWER - SATELLITE IN 2 - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable...
... of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red) to this satellite in at all times to the DIRECTV Receiver using this digital audio connection for sound. 7. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Standard-Definition output. POWER - SATELLITE IN 2 - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable...
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...Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Internet Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Your professionally installed Internet Connection ... DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157 Never connect an Ethernet...
...Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Internet Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Your professionally installed Internet Connection ... DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157 Never connect an Ethernet...