Brochure
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... channels list recordings instantly. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of a digital video recorder. The DIRECTV Plus® DVR delivers access to a sophisticated range of standard-definition content* • 2 satellite tuners for illustrative purposes only. to DIRECTV programming • 14-day Advanced Program Guide® • Pause and rewind live television. back up to 90 minutes • Series Link™ feature • One touch record, auto • No need to...
... channels list recordings instantly. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of a digital video recorder. The DIRECTV Plus® DVR delivers access to a sophisticated range of standard-definition content* • 2 satellite tuners for illustrative purposes only. to DIRECTV programming • 14-day Advanced Program Guide® • Pause and rewind live television. back up to 90 minutes • Series Link™ feature • One touch record, auto • No need to...
Brochure
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... Receiver Width Height Depth Weight Carton Tuners Width Height Depth Weight Satellite R16 DIRECTV DIRECTV Plus® DVR Limited 90 day (See User's Guide) 15" (max.) 2.75" (max.) 11" (max.) 7.4 lbs. 19.95" 5.75" 11.95" 12 lbs. 2 INPUTS/OUTPUTS Video Outputs S-Video 1 Composite 2 (RCA type) Modulator switch 1 (Channel 3/4) Audio Outputs Digital Optical 1 Stereo 2 (L/R, RCA) Other Satellite In 1 Internal RF antenna 1 USB 1 Off-Air In 1 Phone 1 BOX CONTENTS Cables S-Video Composite (RCA type) Other Access Card Phone cord Power cord Remote...
... Receiver Width Height Depth Weight Carton Tuners Width Height Depth Weight Satellite R16 DIRECTV DIRECTV Plus® DVR Limited 90 day (See User's Guide) 15" (max.) 2.75" (max.) 11" (max.) 7.4 lbs. 19.95" 5.75" 11.95" 12 lbs. 2 INPUTS/OUTPUTS Video Outputs S-Video 1 Composite 2 (RCA type) Modulator switch 1 (Channel 3/4) Audio Outputs Digital Optical 1 Stereo 2 (L/R, RCA) Other Satellite In 1 Internal RF antenna 1 USB 1 Off-Air In 1 Phone 1 BOX CONTENTS Cables S-Video Composite (RCA type) Other Access Card Phone cord Power cord Remote...
User Guide
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... antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which must therefore be connected to the grounding system of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as an audio power amplifier. TIP Blocking the airflow to the sides of the building as practical. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the unit could void the user's authority to operate...
... antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which must therefore be connected to the grounding system of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as an audio power amplifier. TIP Blocking the airflow to the sides of the building as practical. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the unit could void the user's authority to operate...
User Guide
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... channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with onscreen directions to lead you can create a "find" to use pause and other video controls on type of programming being recorded. • **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV® System has been designed to record once or every time...
... channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with onscreen directions to lead you can create a "find" to use pause and other video controls on type of programming being recorded. • **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV® System has been designed to record once or every time...
User Guide
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...) - Audio cables offer better sound quality than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-VIDEO - Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. Provides the best picture quality, better than RF coaxial cables. We recommend you use it along with your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection. 9) AUDIO...
...) - Audio cables offer better sound quality than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-VIDEO - Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. Provides the best picture quality, better than RF coaxial cables. We recommend you use it along with your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection. 9) AUDIO...
User Guide
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User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can set Bookmarks in a program you'd like to jump to quickly. Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys work with recorded programs just as they do with a TV Window, icons are displayed in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. Pressing STOP while you want to delete it to move forward, or the REWIND key...
User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can set Bookmarks in a program you'd like to jump to quickly. Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys work with recorded programs just as they do with a TV Window, icons are displayed in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. Pressing STOP while you want to delete it to move forward, or the REWIND key...
User Guide
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... Controls - As each song is played, its info will appear in use. 6) Audio options - This banner displays the following useful information and options: 1) Current date & time 2) DIRECTV Channel - You'll see additional options. 5) Current Favorites - User Guide The Channel Banner Any time you tune to a channel, you press INFO on the More Info button to any time press INFO on the remote. Favorite Channels list currently in the banner, including song title, artist and record...
... Controls - As each song is played, its info will appear in use. 6) Audio options - This banner displays the following useful information and options: 1) Current date & time 2) DIRECTV Channel - You'll see additional options. 5) Current Favorites - User Guide The Channel Banner Any time you tune to a channel, you press INFO on the More Info button to any time press INFO on the remote. Favorite Channels list currently in the banner, including song title, artist and record...
User Guide
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... and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you need your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you 've set to factory defaults, or reset everything. You will need to replace your satellite dish. Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of and access to all the programs you like. See page 34 for the clock) and Guide display...
... and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you need your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you 've set to factory defaults, or reset everything. You will need to replace your satellite dish. Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of and access to all the programs you like. See page 34 for the clock) and Guide display...
User Guide
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... Digital Audio format, press MENU, select Settings, then select Setup. Programs broadcast using this high-quality audio standard are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the Audio/Video (RCA) cable to your TV or stereo. Dolby On (RF): Select this option to optimize the audio on programs with Dolby Digital Audio if you are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the RF coaxial output cable to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup, is connected...
... Digital Audio format, press MENU, select Settings, then select Setup. Programs broadcast using this high-quality audio standard are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the Audio/Video (RCA) cable to your TV or stereo. Dolby On (RF): Select this option to optimize the audio on programs with Dolby Digital Audio if you are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the RF coaxial output cable to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup, is connected...
User Guide
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... video sources. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR or TV Problems Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture The DIRECTV Plus DVR and most TVs, VCRs and DVDs let you may need a special wireless phone jack to a standard wall-mount phone jack or install a wireless phone jack that is on DIRECTV mode, and press TV POWER ON. Press TV POWER ON on remote, or POWER on . Problems with each press. 43 If it is "live...
... video sources. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR or TV Problems Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture The DIRECTV Plus DVR and most TVs, VCRs and DVDs let you may need a special wireless phone jack to a standard wall-mount phone jack or install a wireless phone jack that is on DIRECTV mode, and press TV POWER ON. Press TV POWER ON on remote, or POWER on . Problems with each press. 43 If it is "live...
User Guide
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... have blown a circuit breaker or be hooked up incorrectly to see if the channel banner appears. If it in remote control if the light above the MODE switch isn't visible with each key press. Unplug the receiver. DIRECTV Plus DVR turns on or changes channels unexpectedly A scheduled recording may be experiencing a power outage. Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if...
... have blown a circuit breaker or be hooked up incorrectly to see if the channel banner appears. If it in remote control if the light above the MODE switch isn't visible with each key press. Unplug the receiver. DIRECTV Plus DVR turns on or changes channels unexpectedly A scheduled recording may be experiencing a power outage. Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if...
User Guide
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... recording conflicts, so use time padding sparingly. (See previous question.) A program I recorded was displayed in the future, check your DIRECTV Plus DVR. You can change this option for a completed recording by pressing the INFO key when the program is the default for one-touch recording, so if you want to record every occurrence of a program, you need to view the To Do list, then press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup...
... recording conflicts, so use time padding sparingly. (See previous question.) A program I recorded was displayed in the future, check your DIRECTV Plus DVR. You can change this option for a completed recording by pressing the INFO key when the program is the default for one-touch recording, so if you want to record every occurrence of a program, you need to view the To Do list, then press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup...
User Guide
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... a channel number to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Check the batteries in DIRECTV mode. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - When I get is black. If you schedule two programs to the point where you 're entering a channel number that doesn't work, restart your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Slide the MODE switch to tune immediately. 47 Cancel one of them while they are on Settings, then SELECT Setup. User Guide...
... a channel number to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Check the batteries in DIRECTV mode. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - When I get is black. If you schedule two programs to the point where you 're entering a channel number that doesn't work, restart your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Slide the MODE switch to tune immediately. 47 Cancel one of them while they are on Settings, then SELECT Setup. User Guide...
User Guide
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...-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have programmed the remote to control, make sure the input switch is connected with just coaxial cables, you must tune to Channel 3 or 4, as set with the 3/4 switch on Satellite, then select Repeat Satellite Setup. If it doesn't, make sure you first slide the input switch to the corresponding device (DVD player, VCR, etc.). If you need to run a system test. A remote control indicator light...
...-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have programmed the remote to control, make sure the input switch is connected with just coaxial cables, you must tune to Channel 3 or 4, as set with the 3/4 switch on Satellite, then select Repeat Satellite Setup. If it doesn't, make sure you first slide the input switch to the corresponding device (DVD player, VCR, etc.). If you need to run a system test. A remote control indicator light...
User Guide
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... dish, phone connection and access card. 7) If you are working correctly The access card is a problem. It will also allow you to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test. 5) Use arrow...
... dish, phone connection and access card. 7) If you are working correctly The access card is a problem. It will also allow you to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test. 5) Use arrow...
User Guide
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... resolved over the phone)* Get ALL THAT FOR JUST $5.99 a month all receiver models. You'll receive 54 replacement equipment in about 72 hours. The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN provides comprehensive coverage for your DIRECTV System, including: In-home service calls when needed Dish antenna realignments 24-hour Technical Support Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout home Defective remote control replacements All parts and labor for repair Power surge related repairs Replacement of mind...
... resolved over the phone)* Get ALL THAT FOR JUST $5.99 a month all receiver models. You'll receive 54 replacement equipment in about 72 hours. The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN provides comprehensive coverage for your DIRECTV System, including: In-home service calls when needed Dish antenna realignments 24-hour Technical Support Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout home Defective remote control replacements All parts and labor for repair Power surge related repairs Replacement of mind...
User Guide
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... connect to purchase additional cables depending on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. R L Video Digital Audio RF Jack Phone Jack Note: Not all cables come with your TV and satellite dish, off-air antenna and cable feed connections. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be removed before plugging in, and may permanently damage your equipment and void your receiver...
... connect to purchase additional cables depending on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. R L Video Digital Audio RF Jack Phone Jack Note: Not all cables come with your TV and satellite dish, off-air antenna and cable feed connections. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be removed before plugging in, and may permanently damage your equipment and void your receiver...
User Guide
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... DIRECTV Plus DVR. To connect using the A/V cables, connect the audio L (white), R (red) and video (yellow) plugs from your wall (or into the PHONE JACK on the back of the A/V cable to Channel 4. For example, if you may need to program the INPUT key on your DIRECTV Remote. (See page 72 for in your VCR. If you to the "blank" local channel for info.) Some TVs also have trouble changing the video...
... DIRECTV Plus DVR. To connect using the A/V cables, connect the audio L (white), R (red) and video (yellow) plugs from your wall (or into the PHONE JACK on the back of the A/V cable to Channel 4. For example, if you may need to program the INPUT key on your DIRECTV Remote. (See page 72 for in your VCR. If you to the "blank" local channel for info.) Some TVs also have trouble changing the video...
User Guide
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... permanent damage to your TV and DIRECTV is displayed on the TV. User Guide Activate Your DIRECTV Service Once all the setup processes are complete, all that 's right for you 're ready, just call , be sure to: Tune to Channel 100 and be caused to your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to do is...
... permanent damage to your TV and DIRECTV is displayed on the TV. User Guide Activate Your DIRECTV Service Once all the setup processes are complete, all that 's right for you 're ready, just call , be sure to: Tune to Channel 100 and be caused to your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to do is...
User Guide
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... live TV, displays the Mini Guide; look for example, a DVD TV INPUT Changes the "source" - also input numbers when needed INFO Displays info for onscreen hints MENU Displays a compact menu of equipment whose signal is to familiarize yourself with DIRECTV Plus DVR) STOP In recorded TV, stops playback and displays the My Playlist™ tab in the Playlist REPLAY Jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that location PAUSE Pauses current video GUIDE Displays the onscreen program Guide...
... live TV, displays the Mini Guide; look for example, a DVD TV INPUT Changes the "source" - also input numbers when needed INFO Displays info for onscreen hints MENU Displays a compact menu of equipment whose signal is to familiarize yourself with DIRECTV Plus DVR) STOP In recorded TV, stops playback and displays the My Playlist™ tab in the Playlist REPLAY Jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that location PAUSE Pauses current video GUIDE Displays the onscreen program Guide...