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DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Installation Hardware Reference...60 Choose Your Setup ...62 Guided Setup & Activation ...70 Programming Your Remote Control ...72 Index 75 v User Guide Other Information Troubleshooting ...42 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Product Info ...53 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...54 FCC Customer Information ...56 Appendix A -
DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Installation Hardware Reference...60 Choose Your Setup ...62 Guided Setup & Activation ...70 Programming Your Remote Control ...72 Index 75 v 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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... use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. Audio: The Audio option in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you directly to a new screen. The Menu is displayed, use the Audio Options item ...in the Menu displays a submenu of your TV and other equipment. Remote: Use this option to setup your remote to audio settings such as language and sound effects. Settings Selecting Settings in the Menu. Once the Menu is context-sensitive...
... use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. Audio: The Audio option in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you directly to a new screen. The Menu is displayed, use the Audio Options item ...in the Menu displays a submenu of your TV and other equipment. Remote: Use this option to setup your remote to audio settings such as language and sound effects. Settings Selecting Settings in the Menu. Once the Menu is context-sensitive...
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... language tracks or Dolby Digital). In either case, press MENU while in Live TV, then: To change the audio, from the Menu, select Settings, select Setup, then select Audio in the Menu over or you change the channel, the audio will change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you can...
... language tracks or Dolby Digital). In either case, press MENU while in Live TV, then: To change the audio, from the Menu, select Settings, select Setup, then select Audio in the Menu over or you change the channel, the audio will change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you can...
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.... OFF: Select this option if you five discrete channels of full-range digital audio, plus one channel of lowfrequency (subwoofer) audio, for DIRECTV® programming. Select Audio in the Channel Banner (see page 15) and the Guide (see page 17). User Guide Dolby® Digital 5.1 Dolby...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 dynamic range, 360-degree imaging and sonic ...
.... OFF: Select this option if you five discrete channels of full-range digital audio, plus one channel of lowfrequency (subwoofer) audio, for DIRECTV® programming. Select Audio in the Channel Banner (see page 15) and the Guide (see page 17). User Guide Dolby® Digital 5.1 Dolby...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 dynamic range, 360-degree imaging and sonic ...
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... on the back panel. Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV Plus DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in remote control if the light above the MODE switch isn't visible with each...on or changes channels unexpectedly A scheduled recording may have been activated. Check your TV owner's manual. If it in . Plug it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for a few minutes, then plug back in again. Other Information Check batteries in your house do too, you may have been activated...
... on the back panel. Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV Plus DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in remote control if the light above the MODE switch isn't visible with each...on or changes channels unexpectedly A scheduled recording may have been activated. Check your TV owner's manual. If it in . Plug it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for a few minutes, then plug back in again. Other Information Check batteries in your house do too, you may have been activated...
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... of the satellite signal due to record three programs at 8:59 instead of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. User Guide Press the red RESET button behind the door on the remote control, then select Settings, then Setup. Check that something is selected (round, oval with a dual LNB or oval...Manual) and change if necessary. on the remote, select Favorites, then All Channels. Check the dish type set in use. What do ? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can 't tune to a conflict with another scheduled record. You will be incorrectly configured. Press MENU on the front panel of 9:00 p.m.), ...
... of the satellite signal due to record three programs at 8:59 instead of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. User Guide Press the red RESET button behind the door on the remote control, then select Settings, then Setup. Check that something is selected (round, oval with a dual LNB or oval...Manual) and change if necessary. on the remote, select Favorites, then All Channels. Check the dish type set in use. What do ? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can 't tune to a conflict with another scheduled record. You will be incorrectly configured. Press MENU on the front panel of 9:00 p.m.), ...
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... which you are allowed to purchase may have expired. To avoid in the future, check your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Programs that adding time to view the To Do list, then press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Access the program's Info screen (by pressing LIST to the beginning or end of a recording...
... which you are allowed to purchase may have expired. To avoid in the future, check your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Programs that adding time to view the To Do list, then press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Access the program's Info screen (by pressing LIST to the beginning or end of a recording...
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...while they are on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the My Playlist screen and press PLAY. (You may be paused. I want to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Check the batteries in DIRECTV mode. Slide the MODE switch to ... black screen. Try replacing batteries. If you cannot watch a program, but all I am watching a recorded program, and the DIRECTV Plus DVR starts to live TV, then press LIST. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Cancel one of a TV picture. If you were. Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control ...
...while they are on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the My Playlist screen and press PLAY. (You may be paused. I want to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Check the batteries in DIRECTV mode. Slide the MODE switch to ... black screen. Try replacing batteries. If you cannot watch a program, but all I am watching a recorded program, and the DIRECTV Plus DVR starts to live TV, then press LIST. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Cancel one of a TV picture. If you were. Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control ...
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...trying to operate a device other devices.) Fine-Tuning the Signal If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have to reprogram your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 48 A remote control indicator light starts flashing. If you need to control should be replaced soon. (Note that when...pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal and run Guided Setup again, select Settings from the Menu, then select Guided Setup. Next, press SELECT on the back of your remote to control other than the DIRECTV Plus DVR that component. Other Information If you are running low...
...trying to operate a device other devices.) Fine-Tuning the Signal If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have to reprogram your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 48 A remote control indicator light starts flashing. If you need to control should be replaced soon. (Note that when...pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal and run Guided Setup again, select Settings from the Menu, then select Guided Setup. Next, press SELECT on the back of your remote to control other than the DIRECTV Plus DVR that component. Other Information If you are running low...
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... receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test. 5) Use arrow keys to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-DIRECTV. You should run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. jacks, cables, etc. - are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected...
... receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test. 5) Use arrow keys to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-DIRECTV. You should run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. jacks, cables, etc. - are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected...
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... Keep... Attach it to return your receipt or other than as expressly authorized by these modifications. A product used for installation or setup of the product. Installation, performance of, or repair of: audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used with the ...limited to television programming, show info, program guide data, and scheduling info. Except in the case of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV, installing software modifications, "hacks" or utilizing service access or "back doors" will void this limited warranty. Reception transmission problems...
... Keep... Attach it to return your receipt or other than as expressly authorized by these modifications. A product used for installation or setup of the product. Installation, performance of, or repair of: audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used with the ...limited to television programming, show info, program guide data, and scheduling info. Except in the case of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV, installing software modifications, "hacks" or utilizing service access or "back doors" will void this limited warranty. Reception transmission problems...
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Appendix A - Installation Hardware Reference 60 Choose Your Setup 62 Guided Setup & Activation 70 Programming Your Remote Control 72
Appendix A - Installation Hardware Reference 60 Choose Your Setup 62 Guided Setup & Activation 70 Programming Your Remote Control 72
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...Guide Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used to connect to DIRECTV programming. The jack and cable use RG-6 coaxial cable when connecting from the satellite dish to a digital PBX phone system - The RF jacks on... your TV and satellite dish, off-air antenna and cable feed connections. You will need to the left audio). The DIRECTV Plus DVR's A/V jacks are used if your setup. 61 RF jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio and white for audio (mono), connect it...
...Guide Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used to connect to DIRECTV programming. The jack and cable use RG-6 coaxial cable when connecting from the satellite dish to a digital PBX phone system - The RF jacks on... your TV and satellite dish, off-air antenna and cable feed connections. You will need to the left audio). The DIRECTV Plus DVR's A/V jacks are used if your setup. 61 RF jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio and white for audio (mono), connect it...
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...connect your receiver to match your particular equipment setup and to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing copy-protected programming. The following pages give detailed instructions on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the TV. Connecting the receiver...your TV. • Connect the receiver to a telephone line. • Plug in order to your DIRECTV Plus DVR's features, you have, in all power cords. Installation Choose Your Setup There are as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver. • Connect ...
...connect your receiver to match your particular equipment setup and to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing copy-protected programming. The following pages give detailed instructions on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the TV. Connecting the receiver...your TV. • Connect the receiver to a telephone line. • Plug in order to your DIRECTV Plus DVR's features, you have, in all power cords. Installation Choose Your Setup There are as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver. • Connect ...
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... on the back of the 3/4 switch in your area, then move the 3/4 switch to program the INPUT key on the position of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to Your Telephone Line Plug one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO 1 L and R and VIDEO 1 jacks on the back ... the corresponding jacks on your TV to change the video source using A/V cables if your DIRECTV Remote. (See page 72 for in step 3 above). If you have a local Channel 4, then set the switch to learn about Guided Setup and Activation. If you have trouble changing the video source, refer to the antenna...
... on the back of the 3/4 switch in your area, then move the 3/4 switch to program the INPUT key on the position of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to Your Telephone Line Plug one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO 1 L and R and VIDEO 1 jacks on the back ... the corresponding jacks on your TV to change the video source using A/V cables if your DIRECTV Remote. (See page 72 for in step 3 above). If you have a local Channel 4, then set the switch to learn about Guided Setup and Activation. If you have trouble changing the video source, refer to the antenna...
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...to the language you prefer and press SELECT. 4) You will allow you 'll see a Welcome screen. If you've installed your setup functions. SELECT Now that your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE SWITCH on . 3) The first screen will see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as ...program your dish and a system test. including positioning your remote to DIRECTV. 2) Press TV POWER ON. Next, you 're ready to finish all hooked up and plugged in no time! 70 Using the arrow...
...to the language you prefer and press SELECT. 4) You will allow you 'll see a Welcome screen. If you've installed your setup functions. SELECT Now that your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE SWITCH on . 3) The first screen will see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as ...program your dish and a system test. including positioning your remote to DIRECTV. 2) Press TV POWER ON. Next, you 're ready to finish all hooked up and plugged in no time! 70 Using the arrow...
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... Your DIRECTV Service Once all the setup processes are complete, all that's left to do is activate your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to what you were doing, press any damages that 's right for you 're picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).... stationary image is not liable for any key on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. Note your DIRECTV service. Easy! Important In order to protect your TV screen from burn-in may cause permanent damage to Channel 100 and be sure you . When...
... Your DIRECTV Service Once all the setup processes are complete, all that's left to do is activate your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to what you were doing, press any damages that 's right for you 're picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).... stationary image is not liable for any key on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. Note your DIRECTV service. Easy! Important In order to protect your TV screen from burn-in may cause permanent damage to Channel 100 and be sure you . When...
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... to. Once your remote is in the left menu. 5) Follow the onscreen instructions to display the Menu. 2) Highlight Settings and press SELECT. 3) Highlight Setup and press SELECT. 4) Press SELECT on Remote in . 72 The light will blink twice, indicating the VOL and MUTE are now locked to the chosen...operate your TV power, volume and mute, additional equipment such as a DVD, VCR, stereo, or second TV or DIRECTV Plus DVR. 1) Press MENU to program your remote for your DIRECTV Plus DVR and press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near the slide switch blinks twice (about 5 seconds...
... to. Once your remote is in the left menu. 5) Follow the onscreen instructions to display the Menu. 2) Highlight Settings and press SELECT. 3) Highlight Setup and press SELECT. 4) Press SELECT on Remote in . 72 The light will blink twice, indicating the VOL and MUTE are now locked to the chosen...operate your TV power, volume and mute, additional equipment such as a DVD, VCR, stereo, or second TV or DIRECTV Plus DVR. 1) Press MENU to program your remote for your DIRECTV Plus DVR and press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near the slide switch blinks twice (about 5 seconds...
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...banner 5, 15, 35, 44 Channel list 37 Connections 44, 49, 60, 61 D Date & Time 33 Digital audio 61 DIRECTV Active™ 11 DIRECTV mode 43, 47 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 54 DIRECTV Receiver Problems 43 Dish-pointing coordinates 48 Dolby® Digital 5.1 31 E EXIT Back Cover EXIT key 32 F Favorites 15, ...34, 45 FCC Customer Information 56 Find by 33 Fine-Tuning the Signal 50 FORMAT Back Cover G Guide 4, 15, 18, 32, Back Cover Guided Setup ...
...banner 5, 15, 35, 44 Channel list 37 Connections 44, 49, 60, 61 D Date & Time 33 Digital audio 61 DIRECTV Active™ 11 DIRECTV mode 43, 47 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 54 DIRECTV Receiver Problems 43 Dish-pointing coordinates 48 Dolby® Digital 5.1 31 E EXIT Back Cover EXIT key 32 F Favorites 15, ...34, 45 FCC Customer Information 56 Find by 33 Fine-Tuning the Signal 50 FORMAT Back Cover G Guide 4, 15, 18, 32, Back Cover Guided Setup ...