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...8226; Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which are not expressly approved by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be accessible to allow quick shutdown in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by connecting ... network voltage used . the vent slots on top of the 2005 National Electrical Code. to articles 810 and 820 of the DIRECTV Receiver. your DIRECTV Receiver while it . • Do not pick up or otherwise move your power supply. Try not to coil any cables. ...
...8226; Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which are not expressly approved by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be accessible to allow quick shutdown in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by connecting ... network voltage used . the vent slots on top of the 2005 National Electrical Code. to articles 810 and 820 of the DIRECTV Receiver. your DIRECTV Receiver while it . • Do not pick up or otherwise move your power supply. Try not to coil any cables. ...
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... room(s) where your satellite dish antenna. If you 're having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself, be mounted in this User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be sure to read over the following items are included with your receiver(s) will be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR...
... room(s) where your satellite dish antenna. If you 're having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself, be mounted in this User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be sure to read over the following items are included with your receiver(s) will be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR...
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... DVR to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features. 2) OFF-AIR IN - DIRECTV Plus DVR Rear Panel 1) SATELLITE IN - (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input. Note that is not used to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the...
... DVR to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features. 2) OFF-AIR IN - DIRECTV Plus DVR Rear Panel 1) SATELLITE IN - (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input. Note that is not used to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the...
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... in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you directly to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. Info & Test: The System Info option lets you run a test on your DIRECTV viewing experience. To make lasting adjustments to audio settings such as language and ...sound effects. The Menu 28 Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you can access the Info & Test, Satellite...
... in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you directly to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. Info & Test: The System Info option lets you run a test on your DIRECTV viewing experience. To make lasting adjustments to audio settings such as language and ...sound effects. The Menu 28 Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you can access the Info & Test, Satellite...
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...(for more details. 29 Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you can reset the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything. See page 34 for the clock) and Guide display. You will need to complete this process. (Note...Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments. See page 36 for more details. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to record or purchase. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you 've set to replace your...
...(for more details. 29 Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you can reset the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything. See page 34 for the clock) and Guide display. You will need to complete this process. (Note...Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments. See page 36 for more details. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to record or purchase. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you 've set to replace your...
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... be plugged in reception for a minute or two. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at directv.com. If your digital satellite receiver 42 and instruct you experience image freezes, audio freezes or blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel or remote ...control keys, try one of these: Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Plus DVR...
... be plugged in reception for a minute or two. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at directv.com. If your digital satellite receiver 42 and instruct you experience image freezes, audio freezes or blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel or remote ...control keys, try one of these: Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Plus DVR...
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...experiencing a power outage. Consult an electrician if the problem is connected to. Press the POWER key on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus DVR to the input jacks of a power surge. Wait five minutes. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be ...all components connected to see if the channel banner appears. 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 the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 44 Other Information Check batteries in .
...experiencing a power outage. Consult an electrician if the problem is connected to. Press the POWER key on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus DVR to the input jacks of a power surge. Wait five minutes. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be ...all components connected to see if the channel banner appears. 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 the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 44 Other Information Check batteries in .
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...but can record up to record does not show up in the My Playlist screen. Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8:59 instead of the satellite signal due to record three programs at once, or it conflicted with a triple LNB). The ... persists. Your dish may be incorrectly configured. A program I do I tried to two programs at 8 p.m. Follow the steps. What do ? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can 't tune to cancel. If the overlap is selected (round, oval with a dual LNB or oval with another program with their recording status...
...but can record up to record does not show up in the My Playlist screen. Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8:59 instead of the satellite signal due to record three programs at once, or it conflicted with a triple LNB). The ... persists. Your dish may be incorrectly configured. A program I do I tried to two programs at 8 p.m. Follow the steps. What do ? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can 't tune to cancel. If the overlap is selected (round, oval with a dual LNB or oval with another program with their recording status...
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First make sure that there is installed in the DIRECTV Plus DVR. You should run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 1) Turn on your digital satellite receiver. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more info) There are batteries in the remote control, and they are...
First make sure that there is installed in the DIRECTV Plus DVR. You should run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 1) Turn on your digital satellite receiver. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more info) There are batteries in the remote control, and they are...
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...no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 56 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV Trade Name: DIRECTV Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver Model Number: R16 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. If ...
...no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 56 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV Trade Name: DIRECTV Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver Model Number: R16 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. If ...
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...equipment. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. Connection to party line service is causing harm to the network,... sources. 58 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. If they...
...equipment. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. Connection to party line service is causing harm to the network,... sources. 58 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. If they...
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... audio cables to the TV, or optical audio cable to your DIRECTV® service. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to your programming. DIRECTV Plus DVR (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming. Appendix A - Installation...
... audio cables to the TV, or optical audio cable to your DIRECTV® service. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to your programming. DIRECTV Plus DVR (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming. Appendix A - Installation...
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...not included) must be aligned before making connections. RF jacks are used if your receiver to a digital PBX phone system - You will need to connect your TV. The DIRECTV Plus DVR's A/V jacks are labeled SATELLITE IN, OFF-AIR IN and OUT TO TV. The phone line connection is required... damage your equipment and void your setup. 61 you choose to subscribe to the left audio). The RF jacks on your DIRECTV Plus DVR to your digital satellite receiver; User Guide Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and...
...not included) must be aligned before making connections. RF jacks are used if your receiver to a digital PBX phone system - You will need to connect your TV. The DIRECTV Plus DVR's A/V jacks are labeled SATELLITE IN, OFF-AIR IN and OUT TO TV. The phone line connection is required... damage your equipment and void your setup. 61 you choose to subscribe to the left audio). The RF jacks on your DIRECTV Plus DVR to your digital satellite receiver; User Guide Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and...
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...picture quality, make , depending on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Note that in all power cords. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the Satellite Dish Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your TV. • Connect the receiver to the TV. Connecting the receiver to the TV 62 through a VCR or...; Plug in order to take full advantage of your DIRECTV Plus DVR's features, you connected the receiver to a VCR, connect the VCR to your satellite dish to the jack(s) labeled SATELLITE IN on the equipment you can make sure the receiver is known to get the best picture and sound quality...
...picture quality, make , depending on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Note that in all power cords. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the Satellite Dish Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your TV. • Connect the receiver to the TV. Connecting the receiver to the TV 62 through a VCR or...; Plug in order to take full advantage of your DIRECTV Plus DVR's features, you connected the receiver to a VCR, connect the VCR to your satellite dish to the jack(s) labeled SATELLITE IN on the equipment you can make sure the receiver is known to get the best picture and sound quality...
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Television OR DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - S-Video & A/V or Digital Optical Audio The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 65 User Guide BEST QUALITY CONNECTION -
Television OR DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - S-Video & A/V or Digital Optical Audio The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 65 User Guide BEST QUALITY CONNECTION -
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A/V The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 67 User Guide DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION - Television DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
A/V The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 67 User Guide DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION - Television DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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RF Coaxial The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 69 Television DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION -
RF Coaxial The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 69 Television DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION -
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.... 3) The first screen will allow you to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for optimizing your dish and a system test. The DIRECTV Plus DVR will see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as your setup functions. After these functions already have been completed. Next... all hooked up and plugged in no time! 70 If you've installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you'll be ready to watch in , you 'll be given the opportunity to DIRECTV. 2) Press TV POWER ON. Using the arrow keys on the remote control is...
.... 3) The first screen will allow you to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for optimizing your dish and a system test. The DIRECTV Plus DVR will see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as your setup functions. After these functions already have been completed. Next... all hooked up and plugged in no time! 70 If you've installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you'll be ready to watch in , you 'll be given the opportunity to DIRECTV. 2) Press TV POWER ON. Using the arrow keys on the remote control is...
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... To dismiss the screen saver and return to what you 're picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel). Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. Note your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to Setup and press... SELECT. When you're ready, just call , be sure to: Tune to Channel 100 and be caused to Settings and press SELECT). Then go to your DIRECTV service. Important In order ...
... To dismiss the screen saver and return to what you 're picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel). Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. Note your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to Setup and press... SELECT. When you're ready, just call , be sure to: Tune to Channel 100 and be caused to Settings and press SELECT). Then go to your DIRECTV service. Important In order ...