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...• On-Screen Caller ID†† • S-Video, Composite, your favorite programs. title, keyword or channel. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of a digital video recorder. Pause and rewind live TV for what content the children are in control of... of how • Search and record • Interactive TV enabled** you want to watch - The DIRECTV Plus® DVR delivers access to a sophisticated range of 100% digital quality DIRECTV® programming - Optical Audio outputs • Integrated RF Antenna • Effortlessly records your favorite shows ...
...• On-Screen Caller ID†† • S-Video, Composite, your favorite programs. title, keyword or channel. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of a digital video recorder. Pause and rewind live TV for what content the children are in control of... of how • Search and record • Interactive TV enabled** you want to watch - The DIRECTV Plus® DVR delivers access to a sophisticated range of 100% digital quality DIRECTV® programming - Optical Audio outputs • Integrated RF Antenna • Effortlessly records your favorite shows ...
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...watch or record - then pick up to 100 hours of SD* • Dual satellite tuners • 14-day Advanced Program Guide® DIRECTV DVR service required. • Find by title, person, keyword or channel • Favorite channels list • Caller ID†† •... caller identification service from Dolby Laboratories. GENERAL Product Model Brand Name Warranty 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"...
...watch or record - then pick up to 100 hours of SD* • Dual satellite tuners • 14-day Advanced Program Guide® DIRECTV DVR service required. • Find by title, person, keyword or channel • Favorite channels list • Caller ID†† •... caller identification service from Dolby Laboratories. GENERAL Product Model Brand Name Warranty 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"...
User Guide
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...this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to place your DIRECTV Receiver near any heat sources such as vases, shall be used , use this unit. ! The wide blade or the third ...pinched particularly at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be placed on the apparatus. The DIRECTV Receiver should be aware of the equipment. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage...
...this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to place your DIRECTV Receiver near any heat sources such as vases, shall be used , use this unit. ! The wide blade or the third ...pinched particularly at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be placed on the apparatus. The DIRECTV Receiver should be aware of the equipment. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage...
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... system of emergency. • Always unplug your components from the power supply is connected to prevent damage from fluctuations in the DIRECTV Receiver (other components. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other equipment before plugging any cables. • The only ... stack electronic components or other objects on the back of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into any openings in • Protect your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it , then wait at , hard surface - Also, do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on top of your receiver and other than down the...
... system of emergency. • Always unplug your components from the power supply is connected to prevent damage from fluctuations in the DIRECTV Receiver (other components. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other equipment before plugging any cables. • The only ... stack electronic components or other objects on the back of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into any openings in • Protect your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it , then wait at , hard surface - Also, do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on top of your receiver and other than down the...
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Contents iv Getting Started Welcome ...2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR...2 Making the Right Connections...3 Getting Familiar ...4 What's On Watching TV ...11 The Guide ...17 The Mini Guide...19 Recording Programs...20 Pay Per View...23 The Playlist ...24 The Menu Using the Menu...28 Settings ...28 Audio Options...30 Category Sort ...32 Pay Per View...32 Search ...33 Favorites ...34 Caller ID & Messages ...35 Parental Controls ...36 Menu Features for Recording...40
Contents iv Getting Started Welcome ...2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR...2 Making the Right Connections...3 Getting Familiar ...4 What's On Watching TV ...11 The Guide ...17 The Mini Guide...19 Recording Programs...20 Pay Per View...23 The Playlist ...24 The Menu Using the Menu...28 Settings ...28 Audio Options...30 Category Sort ...32 Pay Per View...32 Search ...33 Favorites ...34 Caller ID & Messages ...35 Parental Controls ...36 Menu Features for Recording...40
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Installation Hardware Reference...60 Choose Your Setup ...62 Guided Setup & Activation ...70 Programming Your Remote Control ...72 Index 75 v DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Other Information Troubleshooting ...42 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Product Info ...53 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...54 FCC Customer Information ...56 Appendix A -
Installation Hardware Reference...60 Choose Your Setup ...62 Guided Setup & Activation ...70 Programming Your Remote Control ...72 Index 75 v DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Other Information Troubleshooting ...42 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Product Info ...53 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...54 FCC Customer Information ...56 Appendix A -
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Getting Started Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR 2 Making the Right Connections 3 Getting Familiar 4
Getting Started Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR 2 Making the Right Connections 3 Getting Familiar 4
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...onscreen directions 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. You can select a specific program and set it to record once or every time it's on, or... and sound and one-of your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV® System has been designed to the family. About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you through them. Important • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to lead you record up to search...
...onscreen directions 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. You can select a specific program and set it to record once or every time it's on, or... and sound and one-of your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV® System has been designed to the family. About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you through them. Important • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to lead you record up to search...
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... handling it has access to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care. Whether you can begin following items are included with your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power cord 3 If you ready to install the ...pages to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be located. User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you choose to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your receiver(s) will be run into the room(s) where your other components?
... handling it has access to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care. Whether you can begin following items are included with your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power cord 3 If you ready to install the ...pages to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be located. User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you choose to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your receiver(s) will be run into the room(s) where your other components?
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... highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - The infrared sensor picks up the Menu to access settings and services. 6) RECORD - Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Getting Started Getting Familiar DIRECTV Plus DVR Front Panel 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 POWER GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 1 11 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Turns...
... highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - The infrared sensor picks up the Menu to access settings and services. 6) RECORD - Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Getting Started Getting Familiar DIRECTV Plus DVR Front Panel 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 POWER GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 1 11 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Turns...
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Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE - The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot. User Guide 8) SELECT - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO -
Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE - The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot. User Guide 8) SELECT - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO -
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...the channel that is not used to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features. 2) OFF-AIR IN - For future use. 6 To watch from the DIRECTV Plus DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Allows you will not be used in your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Connect a standard TV antenna or .... Both inputs must be able to record programs received off the air on your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Connects the...
...the channel that is not used to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features. 2) OFF-AIR IN - For future use. 6 To watch from the DIRECTV Plus DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Allows you will not be used in your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Connect a standard TV antenna or .... Both inputs must be able to record programs received off the air on your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Connects the...
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...safeguard your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to another component, such as a VCR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to a telephone wall jack. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-...cable jacks. You can connect a second set of audio cables to your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 11) AC POWER INLET - We recommend you use it along with your TV. 8) VIDEO (Yellow) - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with the ...
...safeguard your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to another component, such as a VCR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to a telephone wall jack. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-...cable jacks. You can connect a second set of audio cables to your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 11) AC POWER INLET - We recommend you use it along with your TV. 8) VIDEO (Yellow) - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with the ...
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... services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily horoscopes, lottery results, pay per view and broadcast TV recommendations, and special DIRECTV promotions. You can take you to the next channel numerically up , you're ready to access those channels in a few seconds...right away). TIP Use the Channel Lineup (included in detail starting on the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - DIRECTV Active™ Channel The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of your Welcome package) to the previous channel you 'll...
... services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily horoscopes, lottery results, pay per view and broadcast TV recommendations, and special DIRECTV promotions. You can take you to the next channel numerically up , you're ready to access those channels in a few seconds...right away). TIP Use the Channel Lineup (included in detail starting on the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - DIRECTV Active™ Channel The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of your Welcome package) to the previous channel you 'll...
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... start and end time of the program, how much of the program you were watching when you cruise through a program. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch later by -frame.
... start and end time of the program, how much of the program you were watching when you cruise through a program. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch later by -frame.
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User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can set Bookmarks in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. To view the Playlist, press LIST. When ... R stops playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. They can jump to Bookmarks by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - To return to move forward, or the REWIND key to live TV. For screens with live TV. Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY...
User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can set Bookmarks in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. To view the Playlist, press LIST. When ... R stops playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. They can jump to Bookmarks by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - To return to move forward, or the REWIND key to live TV. For screens with live TV. Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY...
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... in Caller ID & Messages. 8) Parental Controls - If displayed brightly, there are available. 7) Messages - Three states: Locked , unlocked and temporarily unlocked . 9) Button Hint - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Press SELECT on the remote. You'll see a special Channel Banner that you 'll see additional options. 15 Contains the program description and other information. ...
... in Caller ID & Messages. 8) Parental Controls - If displayed brightly, there are available. 7) Messages - Three states: Locked , unlocked and temporarily unlocked . 9) Button Hint - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Press SELECT on the remote. You'll see a special Channel Banner that you 'll see additional options. 15 Contains the program description and other information. ...
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...;nd and purchase a pay once, watch all day) - Currently recording TIP Press the GUIDE key twice to autorecord - User Guide The Guide Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for a program you may see in . All Day Ticket pay per view... 14 days in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format - Icons you 're interested in the Guide: - Program matches a Search set to skip the Guide Category screen. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
...;nd and purchase a pay once, watch all day) - Currently recording TIP Press the GUIDE key twice to autorecord - User Guide The Guide Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for a program you may see in . All Day Ticket pay per view... 14 days in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format - Icons you 're interested in the Guide: - Program matches a Search set to skip the Guide Category screen. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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Just as you can with the Guide, you can scroll through channels and times, set programs to record, access program info, and other Guide features. Mini Guide 19 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV. User Guide The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time, and appears over full-screen TV.
Just as you can with the Guide, you can scroll through channels and times, set programs to record, access program info, and other Guide features. Mini Guide 19 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV. User Guide The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time, and appears over full-screen TV.
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... your team's playoff game because you to work late. A screen is a great way to record as you 've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. To watch later. You won't miss your favorite series because it for recording with another recording, you will save it moved to a different... day or time, or miss your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to two programs at once if...
... your team's playoff game because you to work late. A screen is a great way to record as you 've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. To watch later. You won't miss your favorite series because it for recording with another recording, you will save it moved to a different... day or time, or miss your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to two programs at once if...