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... for up to Caller ID or similar 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" 11.95...
... for up to Caller ID or similar 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" 11.95...
User Guide
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...reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver near water. 6) Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp ... Do not defeat the safety purpose of it. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to place your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power...
...reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver near water. 6) Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp ... Do not defeat the safety purpose of it. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to place your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power...
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... with care. • Have your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the back of your components from A/V cables as much as an audio power amplifier. It's also important to remove the power cord. Refer to article 810, in the risk of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into any openings in this...
... with care. • Have your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the back of your components from A/V cables as much as an audio power amplifier. It's also important to remove the power cord. Refer to article 810, in the risk of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into any openings in this...
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Before You Begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your receiver(s) will be sure to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your system professionally installed or handling it has... you choose to read over the following items are included with your other components? User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you 're having 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 can begin following the ...
Before You Begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your receiver(s) will be sure to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your system professionally installed or handling it has... you choose to read over the following items are included with your other components? User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you 're having 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 can begin following the ...
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... services. 6) RECORD - Brings up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - 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 - Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or...
... services. 6) RECORD - Brings up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - 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 - Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or...
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... and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable from your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable. Note that is not used ...to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features. 2) OFF-AIR IN - Getting Started 1 2 6 SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN...used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input.
... and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable from your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable. Note that is not used ...to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features. 2) OFF-AIR IN - Getting Started 1 2 6 SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN...used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input.
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...change the following record options: • For all programs, you can change the program's options or cancel recording completely. Connecting the receiver to the 22 TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing... copyprotected programming. Important To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure you've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Playlist, set it up for scheduled or manual recording. ...
...change the following record options: • For all programs, you can change the program's options or cancel recording completely. Connecting the receiver to the 22 TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing... copyprotected programming. Important To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure you've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Playlist, set it up for scheduled or manual recording. ...
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...Tune to a pay per view program or press INFO on the Internet at directv.com or over the phone. 23 You may not be able to cancel your...TIP You can use your pay per view order if you can also order DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events on a highlighted pay per view program. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Pay Per View The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You...based phone line, you have to order. Keep in some cases recorded-any portion of it. As long as your receiver is an ordering fee for the best and biggest movies and special events! You'll find them listed in...
...Tune to a pay per view program or press INFO on the Internet at directv.com or over the phone. 23 You may not be able to cancel your...TIP You can use your pay per view order if you can also order DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events on a highlighted pay per view program. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Pay Per View The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You...based phone line, you have to order. Keep in some cases recorded-any portion of it. As long as your receiver is an ordering fee for the best and biggest movies and special events! You'll find them listed in...
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...clicking here, and make changes if you 've set to factory defaults, or reset everything. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you need your access card. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From ... and Guide display. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to replace your old and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need to realign your Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments. Favorites Check the current status of your satellite dish. ...
...clicking here, and make changes if you 've set to factory defaults, or reset everything. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you need your access card. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From ... and Guide display. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to replace your old and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need to realign your Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments. Favorites Check the current status of your satellite dish. ...
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...Programs broadcast using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the RF coaxial output cable to your DIRECTV Plus® DVR is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup, is an experience that gives you much of the ...digital audio, plus one channel of decoding the 5.1-channel signal. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Dolby® Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 gives you are indicated by A/V receivers capable of lowfrequency (subwoofer) audio, for DIRECTV® programming. To change the current Digital Audio format, press...
...Programs broadcast using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the RF coaxial output cable to your DIRECTV Plus® DVR is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup, is an experience that gives you much of the ...digital audio, plus one channel of decoding the 5.1-channel signal. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Dolby® Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 gives you are indicated by A/V receivers capable of lowfrequency (subwoofer) audio, for DIRECTV® programming. To change the current Digital Audio format, press...
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... current subscription package. Keep in its channel number on your remote. So you 've chosen - Channels I Get In addition to the channels you receive by keying in mind, no matter what Favorites list you're currently using a Favorites list, the Guide will only display those channels you can also...channels or creating lists of family channels just for the kids. and you'll also only see the channels you choose. To set your DIRECTV Plus DVR to display only the channels that shows only those channels when you change the Current Favorites option to Chans I Get. You can still ...
... current subscription package. Keep in its channel number on your remote. So you 've chosen - Channels I Get In addition to the channels you receive by keying in mind, no matter what Favorites list you're currently using a Favorites list, the Guide will only display those channels you can also...channels or creating lists of family channels just for the kids. and you'll also only see the channels you choose. To set your DIRECTV Plus DVR to display only the channels that shows only those channels when you change the Current Favorites option to Chans I Get. You can still ...
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... phone line. When the Notification option is on, you 've received or turn the notification feature on your channel banner whenever there's ...log. TIP The messages icon will appear brightly on or off. Select either Caller ID or Messages from DIRECTV. Important * You must subscribe to read, then you . Simply highlight and select a message in your... select a name to delete that listing from your DIRECTV Plus DVR must be connected to keep or delete it. new no messages messages 35 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - The Notification tab lets you get messages...
... phone line. When the Notification option is on, you 've received or turn the notification feature on your channel banner whenever there's ...log. TIP The messages icon will appear brightly on or off. Select either Caller ID or Messages from DIRECTV. Important * You must subscribe to read, then you . Simply highlight and select a message in your... select a name to delete that listing from your DIRECTV Plus DVR must be connected to keep or delete it. new no messages messages 35 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - The Notification tab lets you get messages...
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... persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Plus DVR for an upgrade or modification planned by performing a simple reset of its operation. If your receiver while an upgrade is in this service, call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com. Note If preferred, you may experience a... the modification is able to receive upgrades or modifications to receive any upgrades. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at directv.com. Do not unplug your receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV Plus DVR, then wait for program guide info to...
... persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Plus DVR for an upgrade or modification planned by performing a simple reset of its operation. If your receiver while an upgrade is in this service, call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com. Note If preferred, you may experience a... the modification is able to receive upgrades or modifications to receive any upgrades. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at directv.com. Do not unplug your receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV Plus DVR, then wait for program guide info to...
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...second time. Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor, and front of receiver, then press it transmits Caller ID information. Problems with each press. 43 DIRECTV Plus DVR will not turn the DIRECTV Plus DVR back on. See the user's manual that it typically does not transmit Caller ID ...keys to a wireless phone jack, note that came with Caller ID service. 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 should be sure your receiver to toggle between video sources...
...second time. Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor, and front of receiver, then press it transmits Caller ID information. Problems with each press. 43 DIRECTV Plus DVR will not turn the DIRECTV Plus DVR back on. See the user's manual that it typically does not transmit Caller ID ...keys to a wireless phone jack, note that came with Caller ID service. 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 should be sure your receiver to toggle between video sources...
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... or be hooked up incorrectly to see if the channel banner appears. Press the INFO key on again. Unplug the DIRECTV Plus DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. If the DIRECTV Plus DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in again. Turns off while playing Electronic protection circuit may be...
... or be hooked up incorrectly to see if the channel banner appears. Press the INFO key on again. Unplug the DIRECTV Plus DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. If the DIRECTV Plus DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in again. Turns off while playing Electronic protection circuit may be...
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... up in the My Playlist screen. Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8 p.m. You will have been canceled due to record three programs at 8:59 instead of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - In the left menu, select History. Follow the steps. ...channel is not blocking the dish. Partial programming loss/channels missing from the Favorites list currently in the Guide but I do? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can record one program while you want to cancel. If the overlap is selected (round, oval with a dual LNB or oval with...
... up in the My Playlist screen. Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8 p.m. You will have been canceled due to record three programs at 8:59 instead of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - In the left menu, select History. Follow the steps. ...channel is not blocking the dish. Partial programming loss/channels missing from the Favorites list currently in the Guide but I do? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can record one program while you want to cancel. If the overlap is selected (round, oval with a dual LNB or oval with...
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...LIST. When I want to the channel. Cancel one of the recordings, or wait until a recording is less than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to watch either of them while they are on Settings, then SELECT Setup. They may have to fast forward... back to the point where you cannot watch a program, but all I go to continue watching. Your DIRECTV Plus DVR may be completed. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Try replacing batteries. If you are being recorded. Select the Reset item from the My Playlist screen and press PLAY. (You...
...LIST. When I want to the channel. Cancel one of the recordings, or wait until a recording is less than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to watch either of them while they are on Settings, then SELECT Setup. They may have to fast forward... back to the point where you cannot watch a program, but all I go to continue watching. Your DIRECTV Plus DVR may be completed. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Try replacing batteries. If you are being recorded. Select the Reset item from the My Playlist screen and press PLAY. (You...
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...system test. are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more info) There are batteries in the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Occasional fluctuations in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test... initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Follow these steps 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 ...
...system test. are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more info) There are batteries in the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Occasional fluctuations in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test... initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Follow these steps 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 ...
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Who is Covered? THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV PLUS DVR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER ACQUIRER OR TRANSFEREE. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE...days after the date of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is done without charge to you paid for parts and labor. Other Information Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories ...
Who is Covered? THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV PLUS DVR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER ACQUIRER OR TRANSFEREE. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE...days after the date of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is done without charge to you paid for parts and labor. Other Information Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories ...
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...was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by DIRECTV will be a local (not long distance) phone call. The continued ...other than the country for commercial or institutional purposes. DIRECTV makes no warranty that the access connection will void this limited...DIRECTV. Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. Make Sure You Keep... Also keep your receipt or other services delivered through the Receiver...hardware or software provided by DIRECTV, installing software modifications, "hacks" or utilizing service access or ...
...was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by DIRECTV will be a local (not long distance) phone call. The continued ...other than the country for commercial or institutional purposes. DIRECTV makes no warranty that the access connection will void this limited...DIRECTV. Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. Make Sure You Keep... Also keep your receipt or other services delivered through the Receiver...hardware or software provided by DIRECTV, installing software modifications, "hacks" or utilizing service access or ...