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User Guide - Page 2

...Be sure not to dripping or splashing and that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or... shock. Install in the literature accompanying this unit. ! Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. You should be...
User Guide - Page 3

..., which are not expressly approved by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - always take it , then wait at , hard surface - your receiver and other objects on top of the DIRECTV Receiver. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the AC power supply...
User Guide - Page 8

... type of programming being recorded. • **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of your desired name, title or keywords. To deliver this unique programming and...live sports, concerts and specials. Important • You must subscribe to 100 hours of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System 2 dish, and a land-based phone connection. DIRECTV&#...
User Guide - Page 9

... items are included with your other components? Before You Begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your receiver(s) will be installed before you ready to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be located. If you ... or handling it has access to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your satellite dish antenna. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 12

...OUT TO TV. 5) USB PORT - DIRECTV Plus DVR Rear Panel 1) SATELLITE IN - (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to your...received off the air on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Both inputs must be able to TV using RF coaxial cable from your TV's antenna input. Note that is not used to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. Getting Started 1 2 6 SATELLITE...
User Guide - Page 34

...is context-sensitive, meaning it shows different options depending upon where you are when you can access the Info & Test, Satellite Setup, Audio Setup, Display Setup, Access Card and System Reset screens. To remove the Menu at any time, press MENU again. ... your remote to a new screen. The Menu 28 Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line.
User Guide - Page 35

... will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you can reset the receiver, reset to record or purchase. See page 34 for the clock) and Guide display. Access ...realign your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you an overview of your satellite dish. See page 36 for more details. Scheduler This feature gives you like. Parental Controls ...
User Guide - Page 48

...have an Authorized Service Representative visit your home for a fee, to set up your digital satellite receiver 42 and instruct you diagnose and solve many common problems. System Upgrades Your DIRECTV Plus DVR...then plug it in again.  Running the System Test (later in to AC power to receive any upgrades. Your reception should return to check for an upgrade or modification planned...
User Guide - Page 50

...especially if other lights/appliances in . 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.  Press the POWER key on .  Your DIRECTV Plus DVR may have been ... remote control if the light above the MODE switch isn't visible with each key press.  Unplug the receiver.
User Guide - Page 51

... to unusually heavy rain clouds or rainfall. Check the dish type set in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8 p.m. In the left menu, select History. If you exceed these limits (for Satellite Signal message  Your satellite system may have prevented the recording, or erased the program after it can record...
User Guide - Page 55

... Plus DVR. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select Setup, then Info & Test. 5) Use arrow keys to have problems, call DIRECTV...
User Guide - Page 56

... 50 Other Information Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90...that you paid for the original warranty period. If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at the option of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus DVR will be repaired ...
User Guide - Page 62

... interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However there is subject to radio communications. This equipment has...
User Guide - Page 64

... recommend the installation of an AC surge arrester in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to AC power sources. 58 Connection to state tariffs. It does not contain...
User Guide - Page 66

... affixed to your roof or other surface, which picks up the signal from our satellites. You will still need to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV, ...for your receiver to work and to your programming. Cables & Connections Best Video: S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks and cables provide the best picture quality. DIRECTV Plus DVR (or Satellite Receiver) Your ...
User Guide - Page 67

... only one input for left (white) audio jack on your setup. 61 Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is used if your digital satellite receiver; You will need to the DIRECTV Plus DVR. The phone line connection is required to connect your receiver to DIRECTV programming.
User Guide - Page 68

... all power cords. Appendix A - Installation Choose Your Setup There are as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver. • Connect the receiver audio and video to your satellite dish to gain optimum signal quality. Connecting the receiver to the TV 62 through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to get the...
User Guide - Page 71

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 -
User Guide - Page 73

Television DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION - A/V The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 67
User Guide - Page 84

...are trademarks of DIRECTV System hardware. Use of DIRECTV, Inc. R16.071029 PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Programming subject to operate DIRECTV System hardware. This product incorporates copyright...high definition and/or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is ...

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