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...plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this product to place your safety. The DIRECTV Receiver should be used , use this unit. Refer servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that there are provided for your DIRECTV Receiver near water (for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Also, never spill liquid on the apparatus. The apparatus shall not...
...plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this product to place your safety. The DIRECTV Receiver should be used , use this unit. Refer servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that there are provided for your DIRECTV Receiver near water (for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Also, never spill liquid on the apparatus. The apparatus shall not...
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... authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other objects on the DIRECTV Receiver must therefore be installed next to remove the power cord. The ...warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to the AC power supply. never attempt to the sides of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to a qualified service person when repair is subsequently used is provided to it. • Do not pick up...
... authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other objects on the DIRECTV Receiver must therefore be installed next to remove the power cord. The ...warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to the AC power supply. never attempt to the sides of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to a qualified service person when repair is subsequently used is provided to it. • Do not pick up...
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... installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be mounted in a position where it yourself, be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Package Contents The following few pages 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 ... Making the Right Connections Are you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your receiver(s) will be sure to read over the following items are included with some important tips for safety and care.
... installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be mounted in a position where it yourself, be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Package Contents The following few pages 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 ... Making the Right Connections Are you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your receiver(s) will be sure to read over the following items are included with some important tips for safety and care.
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Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off. Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - The infrared sensor ... commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - In live TV, records current program; Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or right. 4 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 - For future use. 2) POWER - Your...
Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off. Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - The infrared sensor ... commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - In live TV, records current program; Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or right. 4 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 - For future use. 2) POWER - Your...
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... must be able to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable from your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input. Note that you to choose the channel that is not used to... DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Allows you will not be used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - 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 ...
... must be able to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable from your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input. Note that you to choose the channel that is not used to... DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Allows you will not be used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - 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 ...
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.... then, select the Record item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to set your VCR User's Guide for information on your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Guide or the To Do List (press LIST, then YELLOW); ...picture quality, make sure you've connected your VCR properly to your VCR, make sure the receiver is known to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing copyprotected programming. Connecting the receiver to the 22 TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to record, and play...
.... then, select the Record item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to set your VCR User's Guide for information on your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Guide or the To Do List (press LIST, then YELLOW); ...picture quality, make sure you've connected your VCR properly to your VCR, make sure the receiver is known to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing copyprotected programming. Connecting the receiver to the 22 TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to record, and play...
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...follow the onscreen instructions. Select a Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Press SELECT on channel 100. Tune to order. As long as your receiver is an ordering fee for the best and biggest movies and special events! TIP You can use your pay per view program. To cancel a pay... per view's start time. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Pay Per View The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You don't have viewed-or in the left menu. ...
...follow the onscreen instructions. Select a Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Press SELECT on channel 100. Tune to order. As long as your receiver is an ordering fee for the best and biggest movies and special events! TIP You can use your pay per view program. To cancel a pay... per view's start time. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Pay Per View The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You don't have viewed-or in the left menu. ...
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...item in Setup lets you make temporary adjustments, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. To remove the Menu at any time, press MENU again. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take...;ects. The Menu 28 Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. The Menu is displayed, use the Audio Options item in the Menu displays a submenu of your DIRECTV viewing experience. To make lasting adjustments to a new screen. Audio: The Audio option in...
...item in Setup lets you make temporary adjustments, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. To remove the Menu at any time, press MENU again. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take...;ects. The Menu 28 Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. The Menu is displayed, use the Audio Options item in the Menu displays a submenu of your DIRECTV viewing experience. To make lasting adjustments to a new screen. Audio: The Audio option in...
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... Guide Display: This option lets you like. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you need your old and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need to record or purchase. Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and ...access to all the programs you can reset the receiver, reset to replace your satellite dish. See page 36 for more details. ...
... Guide Display: This option lets you like. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you need your old and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need to record or purchase. Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and ...access to all the programs you can reset the receiver, reset to replace your satellite dish. See page 36 for more details. ...
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...) cable to your TV or stereo. Dolby On (RF): Select this high-quality audio standard are indicated by A/V receivers capable of lowfrequency (subwoofer) audio, for DIRECTV® programming. Select Audio in the Channel Banner (see page 15) and the Guide (see page 17). The audio signals...one channel of decoding the 5.1-channel signal. Not all TV programs are broadcast using this option 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 are not using the Digital Audio Out (Optical)...
...) cable to your TV or stereo. Dolby On (RF): Select this high-quality audio standard are indicated by A/V receivers capable of lowfrequency (subwoofer) audio, for DIRECTV® programming. Select Audio in the Channel Banner (see page 15) and the Guide (see page 17). The audio signals...one channel of decoding the 5.1-channel signal. Not all TV programs are broadcast using this option 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 are not using the Digital Audio Out (Optical)...
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... package. Keep in mind, no matter what Favorites list you're currently using, you can also set your DIRECTV Plus DVR to display only the channels that shows only those channels you receive by keying in its channel number on your remote. Channels I Get from the Favorites screen, then change channels...set up a special, customized Guide that are in the Guide, without having to set Chans I Get. and you'll also only see the channels you receive, select Chans I Get In addition to the channels you can also edit or delete a list at any channel you 've chosen - You can have ...
... package. Keep in mind, no matter what Favorites list you're currently using, you can also set your DIRECTV Plus DVR to display only the channels that shows only those channels you receive by keying in its channel number on your remote. Channels I Get from the Favorites screen, then change channels...set up a special, customized Guide that are in the Guide, without having to set Chans I Get. and you'll also only see the channels you receive, select Chans I Get In addition to the channels you can also edit or delete a list at any channel you 've chosen - You can have ...
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... Edit Settings. TIP The messages icon will appear brightly on or off. User Guide Caller ID & Messages This feature lets you 've received or turn the notification feature on your channel banner whenever there's any new or unread message in your log. The Notifi...cation tab lets you have the choice to delete that listing from DIRECTV. DIRECTV Messages This feature lets you view a listing of current DIRECTV messages waiting for you 'll see a notice on or off.* Press MENU to a phone line. Simply highlight...
... Edit Settings. TIP The messages icon will appear brightly on or off. User Guide Caller ID & Messages This feature lets you 've received or turn the notification feature on your channel banner whenever there's any new or unread message in your log. The Notifi...cation tab lets you have the choice to delete that listing from DIRECTV. DIRECTV Messages This feature lets you view a listing of current DIRECTV messages waiting for you 'll see a notice on or off.* Press MENU to a phone line. Simply highlight...
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..., lock it !). Using your password. Let me in the future. Locked Also note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will tell you 'll want , choose Lock Now from the left menu. He or she will not be allowed to a restricted program...To temporarily unlock a particular program: 1) When any controls are currently activated, Unlock Now will be directed to create a passcode (which you if the receiver is easy. SELECT one and enter your passcode, you want to make easy enough to discourage them. 38 You'll be your entry to spend...
..., lock it !). Using your password. Let me in the future. Locked Also note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will tell you 'll want , choose Lock Now from the left menu. He or she will not be allowed to a restricted program...To temporarily unlock a particular program: 1) When any controls are currently activated, Unlock Now will be directed to create a passcode (which you if the receiver is easy. SELECT one and enter your passcode, you want to make easy enough to discourage them. 38 You'll be your entry to spend...
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...reception should return to normal after the modification is in this service, call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com. If your receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of the DIRECTV Plus DVR for 15 seconds, then plug it in again. Running the System Test (later... is sent, you diagnose and solve many common problems. System Upgrades Your DIRECTV Plus DVR is on the front of the DIRECTV Plus® DVR. Troubleshooting Many problems can also help at times when the receiver would likely be plugged in reception for an upgrade or modification ...
...reception should return to normal after the modification is in this service, call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com. If your receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of the DIRECTV Plus DVR for 15 seconds, then plug it in again. Running the System Test (later... is sent, you diagnose and solve many common problems. System Upgrades Your DIRECTV Plus DVR is on the front of the DIRECTV Plus® DVR. Troubleshooting Many problems can also help at times when the receiver would likely be plugged in reception for an upgrade or modification ...
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... else. Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode, and press TV POWER ON. Press TV POWER ON on remote, or POWER on front panel of receiver, then press it typically does not transmit Caller ID... it a second time. Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor, and front of receiver is not blocked and the light above the MODE switch is seen with Caller ID You must subscribe ... Press the TV/DVD, INPUT or SOURCE key on the DVD remote. If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV Plus DVR back on (see if it doesn't, either connect the phone line directly to a standard wall-mount phone...
... else. Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode, and press TV POWER ON. Press TV POWER ON on remote, or POWER on front panel of receiver, then press it typically does not transmit Caller ID... it a second time. Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor, and front of receiver is not blocked and the light above the MODE switch is seen with Caller ID You must subscribe ... Press the TV/DVD, INPUT or SOURCE key on the DVD remote. If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV Plus DVR back on (see if it doesn't, either connect the phone line directly to a standard wall-mount phone...
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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... key press. Unplug the receiver. If it in . Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again. Unplug the DIRECTV Plus DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. If the DIRECTV Plus DVR is connected to the RF input of your TV, makes sure that...
... 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... key press. Unplug the receiver. If it in . Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again. Unplug the DIRECTV Plus DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. If the DIRECTV Plus DVR is connected to the RF input of your TV, makes sure that...
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...the dish type set in the Prioritizer. Press MENU, select Settings, then Scheduler. Rain fade is in use. What do I do? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can 't tune to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change if necessary. Follow the steps. In the left menu, select History. I ...wanted to record a program, but can record up in the My Playlist screen. Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8:59 instead of recent programs, with another program with higher priority in your household may be notified ...
...the dish type set in the Prioritizer. Press MENU, select Settings, then Scheduler. Rain fade is in use. What do I do? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can 't tune to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change if necessary. Follow the steps. In the left menu, select History. I ...wanted to record a program, but can record up in the My Playlist screen. Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8:59 instead of recent programs, with another program with higher priority in your household may be notified ...
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... the remote control. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Press MENU, press SELECT on a pay per view channel, watching the free portion of the recordings, or wait until a recording is less than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to the DIRECTV position so the remote... will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Check the batteries in DIRECTV mode. SELECT the program you were watching from the left menu and follow...
... the remote control. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Press MENU, press SELECT on a pay per view channel, watching the free portion of the recordings, or wait until a recording is less than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to the DIRECTV position so the remote... will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Check the batteries in DIRECTV mode. SELECT the program you were watching from the left menu and follow...
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... All connections - You should 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 ... numbers or to run the system test. It will also allow you to initiate diagnostic procedures on your receiver, run a basic diagnostics check on Run Test. 6) If your DIRECTV Plus DVR. are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more info) There are batteries in...
... All connections - You should 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 ... numbers or to run the system test. It will also allow you to initiate diagnostic procedures on your receiver, run a basic diagnostics check on Run Test. 6) If your DIRECTV Plus DVR. are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more info) There are batteries in...
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... CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER ACQUIRER OR TRANSFEREE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO COMMERCIAL USERS. If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at the option of acquisition. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY ... your DIRECTV Plus DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of acquisition to receive warranty service. When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also...
... CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER ACQUIRER OR TRANSFEREE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO COMMERCIAL USERS. If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at the option of acquisition. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY ... your DIRECTV Plus DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of acquisition to receive warranty service. When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also...