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...ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture. When a cart is present within this product to stringent quality and safety...third grounding prong. Install in the literature accompanying this product is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver near any ventilation openings. The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in accordance with the ...
...ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture. When a cart is present within this product to stringent quality and safety...third grounding prong. Install in the literature accompanying this product is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver near any ventilation openings. The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in accordance with the ...
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.... • Never insert objects of any kind into any power cords into a surge protector "hot component" such as detailed in case of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into the wall outlet. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the ...equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move your set-top box, first disconnect it, then wait at the outlet ...
.... • Never insert objects of any kind into any power cords into a surge protector "hot component" such as detailed in case of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into the wall outlet. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the ...equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move your set-top box, first disconnect it, then wait at the outlet ...
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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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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 - DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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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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... video controls on live sports, concerts and specials. To deliver this unique programming and enhance your television experience. About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you record up to over 250 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with your favorite programs, and use... are self-explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you can expect more than ever before, with access to 100 hours of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. You'll find that most features are exclusive sports subscriptions for and record your favorite shows with all the convenience...
... video controls on live sports, concerts and specials. To deliver this unique programming and enhance your television experience. About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you record up to over 250 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with your favorite programs, and use... are self-explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you can expect more than ever before, with access to 100 hours of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. You'll find that most features are exclusive sports subscriptions for and record your favorite shows with all the convenience...
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...see the separate instruction manual that came with your other components? DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Whether you're having your system professionally installed or handling it has access to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your satellite dish antenna. If you can begin following the ... to be mounted in a position where it yourself, be located. Before You Begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power cord 3...
...see the separate instruction manual that came with your other components? DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Whether you're having your system professionally installed or handling it has access to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your satellite dish antenna. If you can begin following the ... to be mounted in a position where it yourself, be located. Before You Begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power cord 3...
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...or right. 4 In live TV, records current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off. 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 - ... highlight up the Menu to access settings and services. 6) RECORD - The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR -
...or right. 4 In live TV, records current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off. 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 - ... highlight up the Menu to access settings and services. 6) RECORD - The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR -
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DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - User Guide 8) SELECT - 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. SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO - Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE -
DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - User Guide 8) SELECT - 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. SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO - Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE -
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... like the model illustrated. To watch from the DIRECTV Plus DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable from your TV's antenna input. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to TV using this jack, then connect the ...not used to the satellite dish antenna. Allows you will not be used in your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Both inputs must be able to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. ...
... like the model illustrated. To watch from the DIRECTV Plus DVR's OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable from your TV's antenna input. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to TV using this jack, then connect the ...not used to the satellite dish antenna. Allows you will not be used in your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Both inputs must be able to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. ...
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...PHONE - You can connect a second set of audio cables to your TV. 8) VIDEO (Yellow) - We recommend you use it along with your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 If your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to another component, such as a VCR. Audio cables o...64256;er better sound quality than RF coaxial cables. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to a telephone wall jack. Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to safeguard your...
...PHONE - You can connect a second set of audio cables to your TV. 8) VIDEO (Yellow) - We recommend you use it along with your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 If your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to another component, such as a VCR. Audio cables o...64256;er better sound quality than RF coaxial cables. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to a telephone wall jack. Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to safeguard your...
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...you're ready to different channels through the Guide, covered in your remote and start surfing! DIRECTV Plus® DVR - DIRECTV Active™ Channel The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of your choice, simply key in its numbers on the right side can ...also navigate to grab your chosen DIRECTV® programming package. TIP Use the Channel Lineup (included in your remote (the channel will...
...you're ready to different channels through the Guide, covered in your remote and start surfing! DIRECTV Plus® DVR - DIRECTV Active™ Channel The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of your choice, simply key in its numbers on the right side can ...also navigate to grab your chosen DIRECTV® programming package. TIP Use the Channel Lineup (included in your remote (the channel will...
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.... Pressing FFWD or REWIND multiple times lets you increment the speed at which you pressed PAUSE. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you haven't changed channels since the program started. If...
.... Pressing FFWD or REWIND multiple times lets you increment the speed at which you pressed PAUSE. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you haven't changed channels since the program started. If...
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DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys work with recorded programs just as they do with a TV Window, icons are displayed ..., the recorder will ask if you 're watching a recorded program R stops playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. Bookmarks: "Bookmarks" are for live TV, press EXIT. You can be deleted by pressing PAUSE...
DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys work with recorded programs just as they do with a TV Window, icons are displayed ..., the recorder will ask if you 're watching a recorded program R stops playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. Bookmarks: "Bookmarks" are for live TV, press EXIT. You can be deleted by pressing PAUSE...
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...the remote. Channel logo, number and call letters of the current program. 4) Info Panel - If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages. 8) Parental Controls - Three states: Locked , unlocked and temporarily unlocked . 9) Button Hint - Program ...title, stop and start time and rating of the station you can see additional options. 15 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Favorite Channels list currently in the banner, including song title, artist and record company. You'll see a special Channel Banner...
...the remote. Channel logo, number and call letters of the current program. 4) Info Panel - If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages. 8) Parental Controls - Three states: Locked , unlocked and temporarily unlocked . 9) Button Hint - Program ...title, stop and start time and rating of the station you can see additional options. 15 DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Favorite Channels list currently in the banner, including song title, artist and record company. You'll see a special Channel Banner...
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... episodes scheduled 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 . DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Scheduled to 14 days in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format - Program matches a Search set...
... episodes scheduled 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 . DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Scheduled to 14 days in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format - Program matches a Search set...
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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. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Mini Guide 19 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. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Mini Guide 19 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.
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... save it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team's playoff game because you 've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Just set record options for you to record as you wish. 3) Select the Set Record button, then OK on your schedule. You can set... a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to two programs at once if...
... save it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team's playoff game because you 've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Just set record options for you to record as you wish. 3) Select the Set Record button, then OK on your schedule. You can set... a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to two programs at once if...
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... search results are displayed, simply select Autorecord from the left menu, then follow the onscreen instructions to let you can be scheduled to record. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - A recording icon is scheduled. For a one-time only program: • Pressing RECORD again cancels the record. For episodic programs: • Pressing RECORD a second time...
... search results are displayed, simply select Autorecord from the left menu, then follow the onscreen instructions to let you can be scheduled to record. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - A recording icon is scheduled. For a one-time only program: • Pressing RECORD again cancels the record. For episodic programs: • Pressing RECORD a second time...
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... for scheduled or manual recording. See your VCR to save the recorded program. Important To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure you've connected 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); Connecting the receiver...
... for scheduled or manual recording. See your VCR to save the recorded program. Important To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure you've connected 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); Connecting the receiver...