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...use to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome! ... a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • You must...
...use to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome! ... a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • You must...
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...including amplifiers) that there are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for safe and optimal use this unit....these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. You should, however, be aware of the equipment. When a cart is used...
...including amplifiers) that there are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for safe and optimal use this unit....these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. You should, however, be aware of the equipment. When a cart is used...
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... . Blocking the airflow to the unit could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you apply power to the point of fire or shock. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before plugging any cables. • ... the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). always take it is to the sides of power source indicated on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to the 810-2 which...
... . Blocking the airflow to the unit could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you apply power to the point of fire or shock. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before plugging any cables. • ... the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). always take it is to the sides of power source indicated on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to the 810-2 which...
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...be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is in the left-most position to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). 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 reprogram the remote for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote,...
...be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is in the left-most position to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). 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 reprogram the remote for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote,...
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... will usually get rid of all programs that match your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. You don't always have to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." If a program ...to type in the first 3-4 characters of your title. You do not have a VOD icon next to them. DIRECTV CINEMA titles have to enter the complete word. Select DEL (Delete) to get you want and pressing SELECT. Just... select "Search for program info and recording and other options. This powerful tool finds all movie and show titles matching your search term will display.
... will usually get rid of all programs that match your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. You don't always have to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." If a program ...to type in the first 3-4 characters of your title. You do not have a VOD icon next to them. DIRECTV CINEMA titles have to enter the complete word. Select DEL (Delete) to get you want and pressing SELECT. Just... select "Search for program info and recording and other options. This powerful tool finds all movie and show titles matching your search term will display.
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...receiver. S-video (one connector per receiver] provides the best digital video and digital audio in one connector. - You will need to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all of the video and audio outputs on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. - HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia ...best digital video and audio in order, with three cables for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You will need to each make and model. Digital Audio Coax (one video and two audio channels. The following ...
...receiver. S-video (one connector per receiver] provides the best digital video and digital audio in one connector. - You will need to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all of the video and audio outputs on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. - HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia ...best digital video and audio in order, with three cables for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You will need to each make and model. Digital Audio Coax (one video and two audio channels. The following ...
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... to complete this section) can be logged into your receiver. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV DVR for program guide information to be acquired. - If the above two items don't work, try reauthorizing your account on ...the front of the - Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - On a computer, go to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. Running the System Test (at the end of this process. - If you diagnose and solve many common problems...
... to complete this section) can be logged into your receiver. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV DVR for program guide information to be acquired. - If the above two items don't work, try reauthorizing your account on ...the front of the - Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - On a computer, go to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. Running the System Test (at the end of this process. - If you diagnose and solve many common problems...
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... brief description of trying to view a channel that is not in your programming package. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in to AC power to receive any updates. These updates will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be times when you have not purchased or...and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. 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, ...
... brief description of trying to view a channel that is not in your programming package. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in to AC power to receive any updates. These updates will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be times when you have not purchased or...and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. 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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... behind the access panel door on the front of equipment whose signal is displayed on your receiver are both powered on a different input source than what you toggle between different video sources. The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you are trying to be on . - Solution: - see ... black, gray or snowy screen Your TV displays a blue, black, gray or snowy screen. Your TV and/or your TV. Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on the screen, progress freezes during download. Possible Causes: - May happen if your TV is on . - Your TV may be acquired....
... behind the access panel door on the front of equipment whose signal is displayed on your receiver are both powered on a different input source than what you toggle between different video sources. The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you are trying to be on . - Solution: - see ... black, gray or snowy screen Your TV displays a blue, black, gray or snowy screen. Your TV and/or your TV. Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on the screen, progress freezes during download. Possible Causes: - May happen if your TV is on . - Your TV may be acquired....
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...blocking the IR sensor. - For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries - If receiver does not ...Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those not supported by your connections and cables. - Remote batteries are dead. - Wall outlet does not have power. green light should blink when any key is pressed. • If steady blinking, replace batteries. • If solid green light, make sure ...
...blocking the IR sensor. - For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries - If receiver does not ...Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those not supported by your connections and cables. - Remote batteries are dead. - Wall outlet does not have power. green light should blink when any key is pressed. • If steady blinking, replace batteries. • If solid green light, make sure ...
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... to a different channel without a remote control command. 114 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Ensure that your DIRECTV® Receiver. If parental limits are affected. - DIRECTV DVR turns on and enter your home. - If the power strip is not working . Wait 30 seconds for internal circuits... to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver back on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to go into a power strip, make sure power strip is working , press the reset button on . - Frequently Asked Questions ...
... to a different channel without a remote control command. 114 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Ensure that your DIRECTV® Receiver. If parental limits are affected. - DIRECTV DVR turns on and enter your home. - If the power strip is not working . Wait 30 seconds for internal circuits... to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver back on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to go into a power strip, make sure power strip is working , press the reset button on . - Frequently Asked Questions ...
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... requested. - You may be tuned to a channel that is changing channels to begin, so the receiver is not currently broadcasting, or that DIRECTV DVR and TV are both powered on the front panel of the receiver. You may be about connecting your receiver are other scheduled recordings. Check that you have been...
... requested. - You may be tuned to a channel that is changing channels to begin, so the receiver is not currently broadcasting, or that DIRECTV DVR and TV are both powered on the front panel of the receiver. You may be about connecting your receiver are other scheduled recordings. Check that you have been...
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... Warranty provides certain remedies for this - 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, and associated wiring throughout Replacement of...
... Warranty provides certain remedies for this - 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, and associated wiring throughout Replacement of...
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...may 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. To meet FCC requirements, only peripherals (computer input/...back of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA. Operation with the instructions, may be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following booklet, prepared...
...may 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. To meet FCC requirements, only peripherals (computer input/...back of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA. Operation with the instructions, may be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following booklet, prepared...
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... 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 If the equipment is resolved. If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm... telephone company may request that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. Telephone companies report that you have questions about...
... 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 If the equipment is resolved. If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm... telephone company may request that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. Telephone companies report that you have questions about...
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...inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . If you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote control cycles through . With an optional RF remote you have any... non-metal enclosure and it will not get the best out of the DIRECTV® Receiver. GUIDE - Displays the...
...inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . If you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote control cycles through . With an optional RF remote you have any... non-metal enclosure and it will not get the best out of the DIRECTV® Receiver. GUIDE - Displays the...
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... picture quality. 9. ETHERNET - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. Connect your phone line here to your phone service package includes it for sound. 7. POWER - A Standard-Definition video output. 4. HDMI - Connect one line from your satellite dish here. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - Use this satellite in at all times to...
... picture quality. 9. ETHERNET - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. Connect your phone line here to your phone service package includes it for sound. 7. POWER - A Standard-Definition video output. 4. HDMI - Connect one line from your satellite dish here. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - Use this satellite in at all times to...
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... - local weather and more! 9. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. 153 POWER - Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is in progress. 7. The infrared sensor picks up...Selects the item highlighted. 8. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 2. Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR 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...
... - local weather and more! 9. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. 153 POWER - Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is in progress. 7. The infrared sensor picks up...Selects the item highlighted. 8. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 2. Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR 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...
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SATELLITE IN 2 - OFF AIR IN - POWER - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this digital audio connection for sound. 7. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5. A Standard-... player/burner. 8. S-VIDEO OUT - Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. 3. Standard-Definition output. Use this satellite in at all times to the DIRECTV Receiver using this jack. 4. Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to function properly. 155 You can use . Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect...
SATELLITE IN 2 - OFF AIR IN - POWER - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this digital audio connection for sound. 7. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5. A Standard-... player/burner. 8. S-VIDEO OUT - Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. 3. Standard-Definition output. Use this satellite in at all times to the DIRECTV Receiver using this jack. 4. Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to function properly. 155 You can use . Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect...
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... to connect to the Internet. 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 The Internet Connection Kit connects to a ...Installed Internet Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your household. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing.
... to connect to the Internet. 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 The Internet Connection Kit connects to a ...Installed Internet Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your household. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing.