DIRECTV R16-500 Support Question
DIRECTV R16-500 Support Question
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Question posted by blitlanni on April 2nd, 2014
How To Setup Dvr R16-500 To Tv
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User Guide - Page 3
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removing covers may also void
your receiver. Note to Satellite Dish Installer
This reminder is connected to the point of a
DIRECTV Plus DVR into any twin-lead cables and keep...impair performance or damage your receiver and other equipment before moving it is provided to call your DIRECTV Receiver while it .
• Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other components. The ...
User Guide - Page 12
... DIRECTV Plus DVR to your DIRECTV Plus DVR.
3) OUT TO TV - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. Allows you will not be used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to record programs received off the air on your TV's antenna input.
Getting Started
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SATELLITE IN
OFF...
User Guide - Page 34
... in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you can access the Info & Test, Satellite Setup, Audio Setup, Display Setup, Access Card and System Reset screens. Setup
The Setup item in the Menu.
Some... MENU.
Audio: The Audio option in the Menu displays a submenu of your TV and other equipment. Once the Menu is context-sensitive, meaning it shows di&#..., receiver ID and phone line.
User Guide - Page 37
... audio receiver and the Audio/Video (RCA) cable to your TV or ...stereo. Dolby On (RF): Select this option to optimize the audio on programs with Dolby Digital Audio if you are using the Digital Audio Out (Optical) to a digital audio receiver and the RF coaxial output cable to your DIRECTV Plus® DVR is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup...
User Guide - Page 48
...satellite receiver
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and instruct you may experience a disruption in reception for 15 seconds, then plug it in again.
Running the System Test (later in this service, call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com. For details about this section) can also help at times when the receiver...power cord of the DIRECTV Plus DVR for a minute or two. If your receiver is on its features and functions...
User Guide - Page 49
... Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode, and press TV POWER ON. Press TV POWER ON on remote, or POWER on front panel of receiver, then press it a second time. Be sure remote control ... persist, turn the DIRECTV Plus DVR back
on (see page 35). If you are plugging your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment that is connected to your receiver to a wireless phone jack, ...
User Guide - Page 50
...TV. Plug it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for a few minutes, then plug back in your TV are turned on the remote to make sure your TV input is connected to the RF input of the DIRECTV Plus
DVR to the TV input your TV...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...
User Guide - Page 51
... rainfall.
Check the dish type set in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8:59 instead of the satellite signal or Searching for example, some networks occasionally ...Plus DVR.
In the left menu, select History.
Enter a channel number manually, or press MENU on the remote control, then select Settings, then Setup. You will see a list of the satellite ...
User Guide - Page 54
... the remote to control, make sure the input switch is connected with the 3/4 switch on Satellite, then select Repeat Satellite Setup. Important
If your TV is clicked into the correct position. Next, press SELECT on the back of your satellite dish antenna, you need to find the dish-pointing coordinates, acquire and fine...
User Guide - Page 55
... the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV 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 initiate...
User Guide - Page 62
... the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR.
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These limits are designed to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. 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...
User Guide - Page 64
... corporation commission for information. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer.
Connection to party line service is connected. It does not contain any...
User Guide - Page 66
... will still need to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV, or optical audio cable to activate your roof or other surface, which picks up the signal from our satellites. DIRECTV Plus DVR (or Satellite Receiver)
Your DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your DIRECTV® service. Installation
POWER
GUIDE...
User Guide - Page 67
..., OFF-AIR IN and OUT TO TV. RF jacks are not available on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. doing so may be covered by protective caps, which must be aligned before plugging in, and may permanently damage your equipment and void your digital satellite receiver; DIRECTV Plus® DVR - The jack and cable use RG-6 coaxial...
User Guide - Page 68
... Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the Satellite Dish
Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your TV or VCR. • If you should connect a coaxial cable to each of connections you have, in all power cords. Installation
Choose Your Setup
There are as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver. • Connect the...
User Guide - Page 69
DIRECTV Plus® DVR - 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.
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User Guide - Page 70
... inputs are color coded.
Always match the color of the A/V cable to the corresponding input jacks on page 72, "Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to your TV. If your TV has a Digital Optical input, connect it to Your Telephone Line."
64 Then, use another A/V cable to connect the white and red plugs from...
User Guide - Page 73
A/V
The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
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DIRECTV Plus Receiver
SATELLITE IN
OFF-AIR IN
OUT TO TV
CHANNEL
VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION - Television
DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 76
... test. The DIRECTV Plus DVR will turn on Settings then select Setup. Now, let us lead the way...
including positioning your system professionally installed, these setup procedures are all hooked up...TV POWER ON. Appendix A - Using the arrow keys on the remote control is set to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for optimizing your setup...
User Guide - Page 77
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Activate Your DIRECTV Service
Once all the setup processes are complete, all that may cause permanent damage to your TV and DIRECTV is not liable
for any key on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. Note your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by...
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