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Question posted by fayelee on July 31st, 2012

Caller Id

Caller ID phone number does not show on screen.  It only shows "incoming call" caller not available.  This is only on the DVR 16-300.  The regular box in another room shows the correct information.

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Brochure - Page 1

...scenes in • Take advantage of • On-Screen Caller ID†† • S-Video, Composite, your on a (RF remote available from DIRECTV) moment's notice. Record two shows at once while watching another recording. • Search the channel guide for up , slow down or use instant replay. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround • Automatically and easily Sound capable...
Brochure - Page 2

... Satellite R16 DIRECTV DIRECTV Plus® DVR Limited 90 day (See User's Guide) 15" (max.) 2.75" (max.) 11" (max.) 7.4 lbs. 19.95" 5.75" 11.95" 12 lbs. 2 INPUTS/OUTPUTS Video Outputs S-Video 1 Composite 2 (RCA type) Modulator switch 1 (Channel 3/4) Audio Outputs Digital Optical 1 Stereo 2 (L/R, RCA) Other Satellite In 1 Internal RF antenna 1 USB 1 Off-Air In 1 Phone 1 BOX...
User Guide - Page 4

... 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...
User Guide - Page 8

...even record two shows at directv.com. Welcome With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality...DVR requires connection of -akind sports and events... So, welcome to 68 XM Satellite Music music channels! About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you through them. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in order to use pause and other video...
User Guide - Page 12

...the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Note that is connected to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. Allows you to choose... look exactly like the model illustrated. 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 o&#...
User Guide - Page 13

... communicate periodically with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 Audio cables offer better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another component, such as...
User Guide - Page 21

..., artist and record company. TIP To see a special Channel Banner that you would to see additional options. 15 Two states: bright and dim. You'll see program details, at any channel. Channel logo, number and call letters of the screen. Two states: bright and dim. This banner displays the following useful information and options...
User Guide - Page 30

...name, and the episodes for that series are saved in the My Playlist tab. The number of new (not viewed) programs and total programs for the program that lets you press... and video extras for exclusive video content from premium programming providers. To display the Playlist screen, press LIST on a program under a group, where the name of the group is displayed for each recorded program ...
User Guide - Page 33

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
User Guide - Page 34

... Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Some menu items will display a submenu, ...screen, where you run a test on your remote to a new screen. To make lasting adjustments to control your TV and other equipment. Once the Menu is context-sensitive, meaning it shows different options depending upon where you are when you view the current system information...
User Guide - Page 37

...(see page 17). DIRECTV Plus® DVR - The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, left menu. User Guide Dolby® Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 gives you much of the dynamic ... TV programs are broadcast using this option if you are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the Audio/Video (RCA) cable to your TV or stereo.  OFF: Select...
User Guide - Page 41

...DVR - When the Notification option is on, you 'll have Caller ID service, you can also view phone calls you get messages from DIRECTV. Simply highlight and select a message in the list to delete that listing from the left menu, as desired. Caller ID The Call Log tab displays up to 25 recent incoming...local telephone company, and your TV screen whenever a call comes in your...
User Guide - Page 49

... it transmits Caller ID information. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR or TV Problems Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture The DIRECTV Plus DVR and most TVs, VCRs and DVDs let you should be sure your Caller ID notification is seen with Caller ID  You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your receiver to a wireless phone jack...
User Guide - Page 52

... using the program's Info screen. When the program's Info screen is highlighted in any list or the Guide), then select the Record menu item and change the options as new programs are kept: Until I Delete, or Until Space Needed. Next time, try scheduling it is shown, and not repeated showings, make sure you select...
User Guide - Page 53

... channel. Cancel one of a TV picture.  If you 're entering a channel number that is a black screen. They may be completed. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Try replacing batteries.  If you are being recorded. When I am watching a recorded program, and the DIRECTV Plus DVR starts to record another screen, the TV window is complete. Select the Reset item from the...
User Guide - Page 55

... control in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. 49 jacks, cables, etc. - It will also allow you to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. User Guide Running the System Test The System Test allows you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to run...
User Guide - Page 62

... DVR. 56 Responsible Party: DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. 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 both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC Rules. However there is subject to radio communications. Other Information...
User Guide - Page 81

...DVR - User Guide Index A Access card iii, 5, 28, 29, 49, 53, 60 ARROW keys 4 Audio options 15, 30 Dolby® Digital 5.1 31 B Back panel 44, 65, 67, 69 Batteries 44, 47, 49, Back Cover Bookmarks 13, 40 C Cables iii, 7, 44, 49, 60, 61, 64, 66, 68 Caller ID... coordinates 48 Dolby® Digital 5.1 31 E EXIT Back Cover EXIT key 32 F Favorites 15, 34, 45 FCC Customer Information 56 Find by 33 Fine...
User Guide - Page 82

... Movie ratings 36 MUTE key 11 My Playlist 13, 22, 24, 25, 40, 45 N Notification (Caller ID) 35 O One-Touch Record 21 P Parental Controls 15, 29, 36, 38, 39 channel blocks 15, 29, 36, 38, 39 ratings ... to 2, 4, 11, 33, 37, 45, 51, 60, 61, 68 Purchases 23 R Ratings 36 Rear panel ii, 6 Recent Finds 33 Record a program 12, 18, 20, 21, 22, 45, 46 Remote control 4, 11, 15, 18, 23, 28, 34, 37, 42, ...
User Guide - Page 84

... services not available outside the U.S. Please contact the manufacturer of such equipment for home and other intellectual property rights. R16.071029 DIRECTV ...in high definition and/or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to change. DIRECTV programming available separately. DIRECTV programming is intended for additional information. Dolby and the double...

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