DIRECTV R16-500 Support Question
DIRECTV R16-500 Support Question
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Question posted by angie67933 on June 25th, 2012
Is The R16-500 Compatiable With Any Sattelite Dish.
We just upgraded our directv and they changed one of our DVR to R16-500. We have a camper that we would take our receiver with us when we went camping. Now we cant get a signal from our receiver with the sattellite that we have on our camper.
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Related DIRECTV R16-500 Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 3
... for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
• If you move your DIRECTV Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow proper airflow to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be easily accessible.
• CAUTION: Electric Shock - Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous...
User Guide - Page 8
... 'd want in order to use pause and other video controls on type of programming being recorded.
• **For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus DVR requires connection of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System
2
dish, and a land-based phone connection.
To deliver this unique programming and enhance your favorite programs, and use the recording features...
User Guide - Page 9
... you 're having your system professionally installed or handling it has access to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be sure to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your receiver(s) will be located. Package Contents
The following few pages to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your...
User Guide - Page 12
... illustrated. DIRECTV Plus DVR Rear Panel
1) SATELLITE IN - (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Both inputs must be able to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus DVR features.
2) OFF-AIR IN - Allows you will not be used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected...
User Guide - Page 35
... your satellite dish.
Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to realign your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you change display settings such the Channel Banner display time, the language in onscreen menus, time zone (for the clock) and Guide display. Favorites
Check the current status of your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal...
User Guide - Page 48
... a simple reset of the DIRECTV Plus DVR, then wait for program guide info to be corrected by DIRECTV.
If your receiver is complete. Your reception should return to receive any upgrades. Other Information
TIP
You can have an Authorized Service Representative visit your home for a fee, to set up your digital satellite receiver
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and instruct you on...
User Guide - Page 50
...'s manual.
Press the INFO key on or changes channels unexpectedly A scheduled recording may have been activated because of the DIRECTV Plus
DVR to the TV. If this happens frequently, ... jacks of the DIRECTV Plus DVR.
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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...
User Guide - Page 51
... cancel. If the overlap is a conflict.
Press MENU on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. A program I got an error message saying it recorded. The recording may be excluded from... then All Channels. Temporary loss of the satellite signal due to record three programs at 8 p.m. Check the dish type set in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at once, or it can...
User Guide - Page 54
... devices.)
Fine-Tuning the Signal
If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have programmed the remote to control, make sure the input switch is connected with just coaxial cables, you must ... control other than the DIRECTV Plus DVR that you have already used Guided Setup to find the dish-pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal and run Guided Setup ...
User Guide - Page 55
... - Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV Plus DVR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - If you to run a basic diagnostics check on your receiver, run 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...
User Guide - Page 56
...product. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV PLUS DVR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER ACQUIRER OR ... NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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...
User Guide - Page 60
This one low monthly fee covers every DIRECTV component and receiver on your family enjoy nonstop DIRECTV® entertainment.
Important
*A fee of $55 for standard IRD equipment, $200 for DIRECTV Plus DVR, DIRECTV Receiver or Ultimate TV equipment, $240 for HD equipment,
or $470 for DIRECTV HD DVR equipment will provide a return box for repair
Power surge related repairs
Replacement...
User Guide - Page 62
... to try to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR.
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Trade Name: DIRECTV Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver Model Number: R16 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with Part 15 of...
User Guide - Page 64
... If trouble is experienced with this equipment is connected. If you to make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that electrical surges, typically lightning ...Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your equipment. Telephone companies report that could affect the proper functioning of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company,...
User Guide - Page 66
..., affixed to your roof or other surface, which picks up the signal from our satellites.
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 DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming.
User Guide - Page 67
... the receiver are used if your setup.
61 You will need to a digital PBX phone system -
If your TV has only one input for left (white) audio jack on your TV and satellite dish, off-air antenna and cable feed connections. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - The DIRECTV Plus DVR's A/V jacks are not available on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. User...
User Guide - Page 68
... a VCR, connect the VCR to your satellite dish to gain optimum signal quality. The basic steps are several ways to connect your receiver to match your DIRECTV Plus DVR's features, you have, in order to take full advantage of the two SATELLITE IN connectors. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the Satellite Dish
Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your...
User Guide - Page 71
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 Television
OR
DIRECTV Plus Receiver
SATELLITE IN
OFF-AIR IN
OUT TO TV
CHANNEL
DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 73
A/V
The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
67 User Guide
DIRECTV Plus Receiver
SATELLITE IN
OFF-AIR IN
OUT TO TV
CHANNEL
VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION - Television
DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 76
...DIRECTV. 2) Press TV POWER ON. If, like most people, you 'll be given the opportunity to set up, change or adjust some of the settings later.
Next, you had your TV and/or DVD player. Now, let us lead the way... Just follow the onscreen directions to begin receiving your receiver... been completed.
If you've installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you'll be ready to...
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