DIRECTV R16-500 Support Question
DIRECTV R16-500 Support Question
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Question posted by markmack61 on September 28th, 2015
What Is Proper Dish And Lnb For This Recvr
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User Guide - Page 3
...Place it , then wait at , hard surface - Note to Satellite Dish Installer
This reminder is to move your receiver.
The DIRECTV Receiver unit must therefore be accessible to allow quick shutdown in this ... operate the
equipment.
• If you move your DIRECTV Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow proper airflow to the AC power supply. Attempted self-...
User Guide - Page 8
...and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System
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dish, and a land-based phone connection. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers ... capacity varies based on live sports, concerts and specials.
So, welcome to 68 XM Satellite Music music channels! Important
• You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in your ...
User Guide - Page 9
... mounted in a position where it yourself, be sure to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be located. Before You Begin
Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your receiver(s) will be installed before you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your...
User Guide - Page 12
... to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to TV using this jack, then connect the OUT TO TV to your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to the satellite dish antenna. Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable from your TV's antenna input. This...
User Guide - Page 28
... the Record item in the Guide or the To Do List (press LIST, then YELLOW); Connecting the receiver to the
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TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to the TV. stop 5 ...instructions to change the following record options:
• For all programs, you 've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Playlist...
User Guide - Page 34
...64256;erent 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.
The Menu 28
Using ...the Menu
Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Settings
Selecting Settings in Setup lets you make temporary adjustments, use the...
User Guide - Page 35
... need your satellite dish. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to factory defaults, or reset everything. See page 34 for more details. Parental Controls
Check the current restrictions of and access to all the programs you like. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide
Display: This option lets you can reset the receiver, reset...
User Guide - Page 48
...may experience a disruption in to AC power to some of the DIRECTV Plus® DVR. Your receiver must be plugged in reception for 15 seconds, then plug it in again.
Running the ...64257;cation planned by performing a simple reset of its operation. Do not unplug your digital satellite receiver
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and instruct you experience image freezes, audio freezes or blank screen, or the system ...
User Guide - Page 50
...DVR is connected to the TV.
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 set to see if the channel banner appears. DIRECTV Plus DVR turns on the front panel of .... If it in remote control if the light above the MODE switch isn't visible with each key press. Unplug the receiver.
User Guide - Page 51
...64258;icted with higher priority in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8:59 instead of the satellite signal or Searching for example, some ...Satellite Dish Type screen, make sure the proper dish type is not blocking the dish. Check the dish type set in use. You will be experiencing rain fade, a temporary loss of recent programs, with a triple LNB...
User Guide - Page 54
...when you must tune to Channel 3 or 4, as set with the 3/4 switch on Satellite, then select Repeat Satellite Setup. The indicator light for that you have programmed the remote to control, make sure... trying to operate a device other devices.)
Fine-Tuning the Signal
If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have to reprogram your DIRECTV Plus DVR.
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Next, press SELECT on...
User Guide - Page 55
... digital satellite receiver. Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone
connection and access card. 7) If you to get your access card and receiver ID ... connections -
You should run the system test. First make sure that there is installed in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press
MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. 4) Select...
User Guide - Page 56
...necessary) if it becomes defective or inoperative.
If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at the option of shipping to and from the location designated by ...DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of acquisition to receive warranty service. THIS ...
User Guide - Page 60
... remedies for the defective equipment and even pick up the shipping costs. You'll receive
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replacement equipment in about 72 hours. For a low monthly fee, the DIRECTV... replacing for you and your DIRECTV System, including:
In-home service calls when needed Dish antenna realignments
24-hour Technical Support
Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout home
Defective...
User Guide - Page 62
...the user is subject to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR..., 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 the limits of the FCC Rules....
User Guide - Page 64
...does not contain any user-serviceable components. Telephone companies report that could affect the proper functioning of your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. If ...1-800-DIRECTV If your alarm equipment. We recommend the installation of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone...
User Guide - Page 66
DIRECTV Plus DVR (or Satellite Receiver)
Your DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming.
Access Card
Contains info about your programming. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to activate your DIRECTV® service. Cables & Connections
Best Video: S-Video Jack...
User Guide - Page 67
...Plus DVR.
The jack and cable use RG-6 coaxial cable when connecting from the satellite dish to periodically call DIRECTV. RF Jack and Coaxial Cable (F-type)
RF jacks and coaxial... Do not connect your digital satellite receiver; R
L
Video
Digital Audio
RF Jack
Phone Jack
Note: Not all cables come with your receiver to connect your TV and satellite dish, off-air antenna and ...
User Guide - Page 68
... line. • Plug in order to take full advantage of the two SATELLITE IN connectors. Appendix A - The basic steps are several ways to connect your receiver to match your satellite dish to get the best picture and sound quality. Connecting the receiver to the TV
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through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to...
User Guide - Page 76
... is set to DIRECTV. 2) Press TV POWER ON. If you've installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you'll be ready to complete your DIRECTV service. 1) Make ...ready to finish all hooked up your phone connection, as well as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for optimizing your TV and/or DVD player. including positioning your system professionally installed...
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