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...printed on the apparatus. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The DIRECTV Receiver should not be placed on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that there are provided for long ...sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to qualified service personnel. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all ...
...printed on the apparatus. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The DIRECTV Receiver should not be placed on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that there are provided for long ...sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to qualified service personnel. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all ...
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...all cable plugs firmly into a surge protector "hot component" such as practical. Try not to use only the type of the DIRECTV Receiver. always take it with care. • Have your receiver and other equipment before continuing For your information: The identification ... , hard surface - your warranty. do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into their jacks. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other objects on a flat the back of fire or shock....
...all cable plugs firmly into a surge protector "hot component" such as practical. Try not to use only the type of the DIRECTV Receiver. always take it with care. • Have your receiver and other equipment before continuing For your information: The identification ... , hard surface - your warranty. do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into their jacks. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other objects on a flat the back of fire or shock....
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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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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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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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... you 'd want in recent hit movies, plus exciting live TV*. Important • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to be simple and user-friendly. DIRECTV® service offers everything you can create a "find" to 100 hours of your entertainment experience...use pause and other video controls on type of programming being recorded. • **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System 2 dish, and a land-based phone connection. To deliver this unique programming and enhance your ...
... you 'd want in recent hit movies, plus exciting live TV*. Important • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to be simple and user-friendly. DIRECTV® service offers everything you can create a "find" to 100 hours of your entertainment experience...use pause and other video controls on type of programming being recorded. • **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System 2 dish, and a land-based phone connection. To deliver this unique programming and enhance your ...
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... procedures in this User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you choose to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power...
... procedures in this User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you choose to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power...
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Brings up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off. Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - in the Guide ...sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - In live TV, records current program; 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 - The infrared sensor picks...
Brings up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off. Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - in the Guide ...sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - In live TV, records current program; 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 - The infrared sensor picks...
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Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO - The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - 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. Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 User Guide 8) SELECT -
Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO - The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - 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. Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 User Guide 8) SELECT -
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...basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Note that is not used to TV using RF coaxial cable. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input. Getting Started 1 2 6 SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV ...CHANNEL 34 5 7 8 9 10 11 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. To watch from the DIRECTV Plus DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Allows you to choose the channel that you will not be used in your off-air antenna signal,...
...basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Note that is not used to TV using RF coaxial cable. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input. Getting Started 1 2 6 SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV ...CHANNEL 34 5 7 8 9 10 11 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. To watch from the DIRECTV Plus DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Allows you to choose the channel that you will not be used in your off-air antenna signal,...
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Audio cables offer better sound quality than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another component, such as a VCR. If your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection. 9)... such as a VCR or stereo. 10) PHONE - Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to safeguard your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to a telephone wall jack. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL ...
Audio cables offer better sound quality than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another component, such as a VCR. If your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection. 9)... such as a VCR or stereo. 10) PHONE - Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to safeguard your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to a telephone wall jack. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL ...
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...; programming package. Keep in its numbers on page 17. The black keys on the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. DIRECTV Active™ Channel The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of your remote control to adjust volume up or down (VOL) or mute the...64256;erent channels through the Guide, covered in a few seconds, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away). DIRECTV Plus® DVR - You can take you watched (PREV). To access the channel of interactive services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily horoscopes,...
...; programming package. Keep in its numbers on page 17. The black keys on the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. DIRECTV Active™ Channel The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of your remote control to adjust volume up or down (VOL) or mute the...64256;erent channels through the Guide, covered in a few seconds, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away). DIRECTV Plus® DVR - You can take you watched (PREV). To access the channel of interactive services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily horoscopes,...
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..., REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pressed PAUSE. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to control your viewing time. This "live TV until you pause or rewind a program.) If you can...
..., REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pressed PAUSE. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to control your viewing time. This "live TV until you pause or rewind a program.) If you can...
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... playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. For screens with live TV. Bookmarks: "Bookmarks" are for live TV. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in a program you want to delete it to make room for new programs. For recorded programs, the control bar shows the program duration instead... set Bookmarks in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. You can be found in a recorded program by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
... playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. For screens with live TV. Bookmarks: "Bookmarks" are for live TV. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in a program you want to delete it to make room for new programs. For recorded programs, the control bar shows the program duration instead... set Bookmarks in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. You can be found in a recorded program by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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... second time to any time press INFO on your remote. Parental Controls lock status. TIP To see additional options. 5) Current Favorites - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Program title, stop and start time and rating of the screen. Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, there are new... DIRECTV messages in the banner, including song title, artist and record company. Music Channels Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of the station you ...
... second time to any time press INFO on your remote. Parental Controls lock status. TIP To see additional options. 5) Current Favorites - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Program title, stop and start time and rating of the screen. Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, there are new... DIRECTV messages in the banner, including song title, artist and record company. Music Channels Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of the station you ...
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... set to skip the Guide Category screen. 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 advance. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Icons you 're interested in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format - Currently recording TIP Press...
... set to skip the Guide Category screen. 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 advance. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Icons you 're interested in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format - Currently recording TIP Press...
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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 - 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. To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching 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 - 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. To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV.
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... options for you to record conflicts with specific options: 1) Highlight a program that program. You can set a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of which recording to work late. However, if a program you select to watch recorded programs, use the Playlist feature. (See... up to two programs at the time and given a choice of the conflict at once if you've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR.
... options for you to record conflicts with specific options: 1) Highlight a program that program. You can set a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of which recording to work late. However, if a program you select to watch recorded programs, use the Playlist feature. (See... up to two programs at the time and given a choice of the conflict at once if you've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR.
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... a search (see Search, page 33) can press the RECORD key on a highlighted program to schedule it is displayed next to the program title to autorecord. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
... a search (see Search, page 33) can press the RECORD key on a highlighted program to schedule it is displayed next to the program title to autorecord. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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... your VCR User's Guide for scheduled or manual recording. then, select the Record item in the Playlist, set it up for information on your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to yield less than optimum picture quality...
... your VCR User's Guide for scheduled or manual recording. then, select the Record item in the Playlist, set it up for information on your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to yield less than optimum picture quality...