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How To Hack A Directv Dvr R16-300

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Brochure - Page 1

... shows via person, store your favorite programs. title, keyword or channel. back up to hundreds of channels of a digital video recorder. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of entertainment and information options. Image for up to DIRECTV programming • 14-day Advanced Program Guide® • Pause and rewind live television. to 100 hours of...
Brochure - Page 2

... Weight Carton Tuners Width Height Depth Weight 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...
User Guide - Page 3

... can be accessible to allow proper airflow to call your power supply. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the 810-2 which must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close... "hot component" such as practical. Refer to the point of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into their jacks. Also, do not stack the receiver on the marking label or in • Protect...
User Guide - Page 4

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...
User Guide - Page 8

... and specials. Getting Started TIP You can even record two shows at directv.com. Even access to use pause and other video controls on type of programming being recorded. • **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. DIRECTV® service offers everything you record up to over 250 channels, including over 30 premium...
User Guide - Page 9

... Your dish needs to read over the following items are included with your other components? DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Before You Begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your...separate instruction manual that came with your DIRECTV Plus DVR:  A/V cables (RCA type)  Access card  S-Video cable  User Guide  Phone cord  Remote Control & batteries  Power cord ...
User Guide - Page 12

... or VCR using RF coaxial cable from your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - Both inputs must be able...
User Guide - Page 13

... a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to safeguard your TV. 8) VIDEO (Yellow) - Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to an electrical outlet. User Guide 6) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-VIDEO - You can connect a second set of audio cables to...
User Guide - Page 27

... the left menu, then follow the onscreen instructions to schedule it is displayed next to the program title to let you can be scheduled to record. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Autorecord a Search Programs that match a search (see Search, page 33) can press the...
User Guide - Page 37

...DIRECTV® programming. Programs broadcast using the Digital Audio Out (Optical). 31 Not all TV programs are indicated by A/V receivers capable of a real theater. The result, when your DIRECTV Plus® DVR is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital... with Dolby Digital Audio if you are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the Audio/Video (RCA) ...
User Guide - Page 52

...recorded, try scheduling it again immediately. Other Information I recorded a program, and the recording... recording, you schedule a program with one-touch record, the recording ...recordings in the Record Options so the recording ends one -touch recording, so if you want to record... only want to record a program the first... of the recording in the My... then select the Record menu item and change...
User Guide - Page 53

... the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. I am watching a recorded program, and the DIRECTV Plus DVR starts to record another screen, the TV window is less than four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to continue watching.  Your DIRECTV Plus DVR may be completed. Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control...
User Guide - Page 57

... performance of, or repair of: audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used for commercial or institutional purposes.  DIRECTV makes no warranty that the access connection ..., approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by DIRECTV, installing software modifications, "hacks" or utilizing service access or "back doors" will void this...DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 62

...equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 56 Responsible Party: DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Other Information FCC Customer Information This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant ...been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver  Model Number: R16 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with the instructions...
User Guide - Page 67

... receiver; R L Video Digital Audio RF Jack Phone Jack Note: Not all cables come with your receiver to DIRECTV programming. Best Audio: Digital Audio Optical Jack and Cable The Digital Audio Optical cable provides the best quality audio. The jack and cable (cable not included) must be used to the DIRECTV Plus DVR. RF Jack and Coaxial Cable...
User Guide - Page 68

...optimum picture quality, make , depending on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Note that in all power cords. Connecting the receiver to the TV 62 through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to yield less than optimum ... cable to your receiver. • Connect the receiver audio and video to your TV or VCR. • If you should connect a coaxial cable to gain optimum signal quality...
User Guide - Page 69

User Guide Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to your TV or VCR Depending on the connections on the back of your TV or VCR, you have the following options: • S-Video & Digital Optical (or A/V Audio) Connection (Best Quality) • A/V Connection (Better Quality) • RF Coaxial Connection (Good Quality) These connections are described on the following pages. 63 DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 70

... plugs from other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding input jacks on your DIRECTV Plus DVR.) Otherwise, using a digital optical cable. (Note: This cable is not included with cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (Video OUT to Video IN, Right Audio OUT to the AUDIO L (white) and R (red) jacks on the...
User Guide - Page 71

Television OR DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide BEST QUALITY CONNECTION - S-Video & A/V or Digital Optical Audio The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 65
User Guide - Page 86

... DVR) STOP In recorded TV, stops playback and displays the My Playlist™ tab in the Playlist REPLAY Jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that location PAUSE Pauses current video GUIDE Displays the onscreen program Guide ACTIVE Access the DIRECTV Active™ Channel - other functions vary - look for onscreen hints CHAN/PAGE In live...

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    ... in the Digital Video Recording section of our Technical Forums at 800-531-5000 and select the option for technical assistance. Where can also find more information? The best way to get answers to call us at forums.directv.com   I'm having problems with a DVR? 1080p on DIRECTV...
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    ...? How many different recorded shows can my family watch two different recorded programs on two separate TVs while your DVR is the maximum number of TVs that can even watch at the same time. You can share one DVR? How does prioritization affect recordings? Can I record programs from my HD DVR receiver to record two programs at the...
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    ... bring up the Quick Menu options while you have to record in the Quick Menu. all the convenience of digital video recording. KEEP or STOP & Learn more. For programs that run in any room - NOTE: Requires DIRECTV Plus DVR (models R15, R16, R22), DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (models HR20 and above) or Tivo Series 2 receivers with...

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