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...to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Now that you 're... ready to use the recording features. If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome! Because this user ...
...to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Now that you 're... ready to use the recording features. If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome! Because this user ...
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... equipment. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at...
... equipment. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at...
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Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
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...Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If the mode switch is in the left-most position to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to alert you press a button that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR... Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. If ...
...Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If the mode switch is in the left-most position to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to alert you press a button that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR... Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. If ...
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Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to that channel. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. 24 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE
Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to that channel. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. 24 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE
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... to spend or watch beyond limitations set. This passcode will turn the parental controls back on. 32 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to proceed without the passcode. Parental Controls Lock Now After setting the restrictions...
... to spend or watch beyond limitations set. This passcode will turn the parental controls back on. 32 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to proceed without the passcode. Parental Controls Lock Now After setting the restrictions...
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... subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. you're charged when you can use your remote. Showroom Showroom offers you DIRECTV content such as your receiver is set to record in the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies!... then select "Manage Recordings" then "To Do List". DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. Find them ; Press MENU, select "DIRECTV CINEMA", then "Showroom". 40 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE If the movie is connected to a land-...
... subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. you're charged when you can use your remote. Showroom Showroom offers you DIRECTV content such as your receiver is set to record in the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies!... then select "Manage Recordings" then "To Do List". DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. Find them ; Press MENU, select "DIRECTV CINEMA", then "Showroom". 40 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE If the movie is connected to a land-...
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...uses disk space rapidly. Select the program you want to change them to adjust, then select "Rec. Series". Manage Recordings CHAPTER 4 - if all of your DVR recordings. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then select "Prioritizer". Recordings 55 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...lets you keep a recording until you delete it or until the disk is better to adjust that appears many episodes you want the receiver to keep: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or All. When recording a series, the Episode Type gives you the option to ensure you don't...
...uses disk space rapidly. Select the program you want to change them to adjust, then select "Rec. Series". Manage Recordings CHAPTER 4 - if all of your DVR recordings. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then select "Prioritizer". Recordings 55 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...lets you keep a recording until you delete it or until the disk is better to adjust that appears many episodes you want the receiver to keep: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or All. When recording a series, the Episode Type gives you the option to ensure you don't...
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... to and then click "Record to see an on-line version of HD and SD DVRs in your home, make sure not to set a recording and wish you could do it remotely from work or while on directv.com to use remote scheduling. Select a show and click "Record". From a Computer To... schedule a recording from your computer, go ? Note: If you have an account on the go to directv.com/ tvlistings to Receiver". It will not record. 56 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Recording from Your Computer or Phone Recording from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to pick an...
... to and then click "Record to see an on-line version of HD and SD DVRs in your home, make sure not to set a recording and wish you could do it remotely from work or while on directv.com to use remote scheduling. Select a show and click "Record". From a Computer To... schedule a recording from your computer, go ? Note: If you have an account on the go to directv.com/ tvlistings to Receiver". It will not record. 56 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Recording from Your Computer or Phone Recording from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to pick an...
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...rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any DIRECTV DVR in your home Go to find any program and set... your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to directv.com/mobileapps for the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre...
...rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any DIRECTV DVR in your home Go to find any program and set... your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to directv.com/mobileapps for the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre...
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... can review your call log at any time. Note: You must be connected to display an onscreen notices whenever you receive a call, press MENU and select "Messages & Caller ID", then "Turn Caller ID On". When you for important news items or special promotions. We ... an "envelope" icon appears in the call log, press MENU, select "Messages & Caller ID", select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID". 60 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to your messages. This will toggle the option to see your 25 most recent calls in the channel banner. Messages & Caller...
... can review your call log at any time. Note: You must be connected to display an onscreen notices whenever you receive a call, press MENU and select "Messages & Caller ID", then "Turn Caller ID On". When you for important news items or special promotions. We ... an "envelope" icon appears in the call log, press MENU, select "Messages & Caller ID", select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID". 60 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to your messages. This will toggle the option to see your 25 most recent calls in the channel banner. Messages & Caller...
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... , be given the opportunity to program your remote to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes are complete, you will turn on. (Make ...the programming package that 's left position. 2. The DIRECTV DVR will need to follow the screen instructions and you to select a language. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you 'll see a message ...
... , be given the opportunity to program your remote to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes are complete, you will turn on. (Make ...the programming package that 's left position. 2. The DIRECTV DVR will need to follow the screen instructions and you to select a language. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you 'll see a message ...
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...audio separately using the supported video and audio connections for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 68 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE The following images show examples of each from the list below, based on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. - Audio ... audio. Digital Audio Optical (one video and two audio channels. they are found on the connectors your receiver offer good quality. Refer to the manuals for one connector per receiver) provide good video and usually come bundled with the highest quality options at the top of each make...
...audio separately using the supported video and audio connections for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 68 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE The following images show examples of each from the list below, based on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. - Audio ... audio. Digital Audio Optical (one video and two audio channels. they are found on the connectors your receiver offer good quality. Refer to the manuals for one connector per receiver) provide good video and usually come bundled with the highest quality options at the top of each make...
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Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. From the System Test screen, select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. The System Info screen lets... buttons on your remote to review or change your basic system information such as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number and software version, as well as current receiver settings. This information can be useful during troubleshooting. 70 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE System Setup System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", ...
Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. From the System Test screen, select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. The System Info screen lets... buttons on your remote to review or change your basic system information such as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number and software version, as well as current receiver settings. This information can be useful during troubleshooting. 70 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE System Setup System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", ...
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... top left corner of sound effects 72 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Audio options include: Language: Select your DIRECTV Remote Control. Refer to RF. Sound Effects: Select the volume of your preferred audio language, i.e. Note: Not all DIRECTV Receivers are RF-capable. Receiver Mode Select "Receiver Mode" if you put your audio...
... top left corner of sound effects 72 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Audio options include: Language: Select your DIRECTV Remote Control. Refer to RF. Sound Effects: Select the volume of your preferred audio language, i.e. Note: Not all DIRECTV Receivers are RF-capable. Receiver Mode Select "Receiver Mode" if you put your audio...
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Recording Tips: Choose whether to display onscreen tips when you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. TV Ratio Select the "TV Ratio" tab to complete this process. 74 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Access Card Do not select Access Card unless you press the RECORD button during live TV....Select "Time Zone" to set the "aspect ratio" of your time zone and whether you want the receiver to a new channel. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary. DIRECTV will need your access card. System Setup Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how ...
Recording Tips: Choose whether to display onscreen tips when you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. TV Ratio Select the "TV Ratio" tab to complete this process. 74 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Access Card Do not select Access Card unless you press the RECORD button during live TV....Select "Time Zone" to set the "aspect ratio" of your time zone and whether you want the receiver to a new channel. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary. DIRECTV will need your access card. System Setup Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how ...
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..." and then select "Help Topics". Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 78 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel number to tune to all your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. You can also find answers to...
..." and then select "Help Topics". Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 78 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel number to tune to all your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. You can also find answers to...
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...the front of the DIRECTV DVR for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - Help & Troubleshooting 79 If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the - DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15...Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can also help you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel button or remote control, try one of the DIRECTV® Plus DVR. If you diagnose and solve ...
...the front of the DIRECTV DVR for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - Help & Troubleshooting 79 If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the - DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15...Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can also help you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel button or remote control, try one of the DIRECTV® Plus DVR. If you diagnose and solve ...
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...800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 80 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Most onscreen messages supply an error code in your receiver to improve performance and upgrade features and functions. Go to follow. Your receiver must be times when you may be plugged in reception for solutions. ... return to normal after the update is sent, you have not purchased or that is not in parentheses. Troubleshooting Tips System Software Updates DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your programming package. If your receiver is on the right.
...800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 80 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Most onscreen messages supply an error code in your receiver to improve performance and upgrade features and functions. Go to follow. Your receiver must be times when you may be plugged in reception for solutions. ... return to normal after the update is sent, you have not purchased or that is not in parentheses. Troubleshooting Tips System Software Updates DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your programming package. If your receiver is on the right.
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...Test". 6. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in the DIRECTV Receiver. First make sure that there is inserted in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-531-5000. 8. ...Select "System Setup", then "Info & Test". 5. All connections -- You should run the diagnostics system test on your DVR...
...Test". 6. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in the DIRECTV Receiver. First make sure that there is inserted in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-531-5000. 8. ...Select "System Setup", then "Info & Test". 5. All connections -- You should run the diagnostics system test on your DVR...