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... near the highlight bar show possible directions. Page Down Arrow Chan CHAN UP/DOWN Button Page DIRECTV® HD DVR User's Guide DIRECTV HD DVR User's Guide The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control Arrow Buttons To navigate the DIRECTV® HD DVR's on this screen, you to a previous screen. Select Two Types of the screen (or a list...
... near the highlight bar show possible directions. Page Down Arrow Chan CHAN UP/DOWN Button Page DIRECTV® HD DVR User's Guide DIRECTV HD DVR User's Guide The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control Arrow Buttons To navigate the DIRECTV® HD DVR's on this screen, you to a previous screen. Select Two Types of the screen (or a list...
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... goes to delete a title in chapter seven), the TV POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, and TV INPUT buttons can control your TV and A/V equipment. DIRECTV Button Arrow Buttons Ratio Exit List Select Thumbs Down Mute Volume Play Pause Back (rewind) Slow Instant Replay TV Power Number Buttons Clear Remote Active... status bar). Replace the battery door by sliding it 's securely back in the compartment. Press GUIDE to see Guide Options and change how the HD DVR displays a picture when the broadcast aspect ratio (screen width and height) does not match your remote control doesn't seem to be working, check ...
... goes to delete a title in chapter seven), the TV POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, and TV INPUT buttons can control your TV and A/V equipment. DIRECTV Button Arrow Buttons Ratio Exit List Select Thumbs Down Mute Volume Play Pause Back (rewind) Slow Instant Replay TV Power Number Buttons Clear Remote Active... status bar). Replace the battery door by sliding it 's securely back in the compartment. Press GUIDE to see Guide Options and change how the HD DVR displays a picture when the broadcast aspect ratio (screen width and height) does not match your remote control doesn't seem to be working, check ...
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... to the arena for choosing the DIRECTV® HD DVR! DIRECTV offers access to 55 different pay per view choices each day including select titles in HD on channel 85. DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events. DIRECTV offers up to major HD networks such as HBO HDTV, Showtime HD, ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, HDNet Movies and more...
... to the arena for choosing the DIRECTV® HD DVR! DIRECTV offers access to 55 different pay per view choices each day including select titles in HD on channel 85. DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events. DIRECTV offers up to major HD networks such as HBO HDTV, Showtime HD, ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, HDNet Movies and more...
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...note means you how to the high-definition satellite and off -air digital receiver, and a DVR. DIRECTV HD DVR. Throughout this guide, you will see when using your HD DVR. The inside front cover of the graphic symbols you will see important and helpful notes and ...and recording service provided through the DIRECTV HD DVR. Menu Paths. For example, page 59 describes the "Record by Time/Channel. DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTV HD Receiver, an off -air receiver and the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. At the bottom of ...
...note means you how to the high-definition satellite and off -air digital receiver, and a DVR. DIRECTV HD DVR. Throughout this guide, you will see when using your HD DVR. The inside front cover of the graphic symbols you will see important and helpful notes and ...and recording service provided through the DIRECTV HD DVR. Menu Paths. For example, page 59 describes the "Record by Time/Channel. DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTV HD Receiver, an off -air receiver and the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. At the bottom of ...
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...'re ready to start using this guide. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. As you use your DIRECTV HD DVR, you watch television. This means you have questions. Connect the HD DVR according to the proper setup for an interactive way to exclusive TiVo features such as described in chapter... 2, "Guided Setup." Complete Guided Setup to the room where your DIRECTV HD DVR. Professional installation is required. viii The TiVo Logo. Learn the basics by browsing the Start Here guide. Your dish must be...
...'re ready to start using this guide. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. As you use your DIRECTV HD DVR, you watch television. This means you have questions. Connect the HD DVR according to the proper setup for an interactive way to exclusive TiVo features such as described in chapter... 2, "Guided Setup." Complete Guided Setup to the room where your DIRECTV HD DVR. Professional installation is required. viii The TiVo Logo. Learn the basics by browsing the Start Here guide. Your dish must be...
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... created to do is bigger, sharper, and better than anything you have previously experienced in the United States has been analog. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from their source (satellite, DVD, game console, etc.) to appear on the screen. As televisions have acquired more complex... and sent them , it travels to your TV. Fortunately, one thing has remained the same: what you needed was an antenna and a TV. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with them to your TV set.
... created to do is bigger, sharper, and better than anything you have previously experienced in the United States has been analog. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from their source (satellite, DVD, game console, etc.) to appear on the screen. As televisions have acquired more complex... and sent them , it travels to your TV. Fortunately, one thing has remained the same: what you needed was an antenna and a TV. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with them to your TV set.
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... the HD DVR will be able to a Satellite Dish Antenna Your DIRECTV HD DVR will work if connected to only one satellite input, but for satellite input. The HD DVR will work ; You do this chapter show the HD DVR with any type of dishes are using the HD DVR. 3... 1 digital PBX phone system. If your HD DVR to copyright restrictions, you are usually used for DVR service and pay per view functionality. The setup options in hotels and office buildings. Your HD DVR comes equipped with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is...
... the HD DVR will be able to a Satellite Dish Antenna Your DIRECTV HD DVR will work if connected to only one satellite input, but for satellite input. The HD DVR will work ; You do this chapter show the HD DVR with any type of dishes are using the HD DVR. 3... 1 digital PBX phone system. If your HD DVR to copyright restrictions, you are usually used for DVR service and pay per view functionality. The setup options in hotels and office buildings. Your HD DVR comes equipped with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is...
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... on page 6). The LNB is not recommended. Some satellite dish antennas have connected a multiswitch as well. For more information about upgrading your HD DVR. (It's the mushroom shaped "finger" pointed back at it, the easiest way to determine what type of dish you have a multiswitch built...an extra LNB for information about multiswitches, see page 6. If you need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for all high-definition programming from DIRECTV, and to take advantage of LNBs, single, dual, and triple. A dual LNB sends two signals and has two jacks. Disassembling the...
... on page 6). The LNB is not recommended. Some satellite dish antennas have connected a multiswitch as well. For more information about upgrading your HD DVR. (It's the mushroom shaped "finger" pointed back at it, the easiest way to determine what type of dish you have a multiswitch built...an extra LNB for information about multiswitches, see page 6. If you need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for all high-definition programming from DIRECTV, and to take advantage of LNBs, single, dual, and triple. A dual LNB sends two signals and has two jacks. Disassembling the...
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...without satellite access-for a satellite signal. Do not drop. Place the HD DVR in . Your HD DVR is constantly in motion when plugged in , it - If you take your HD DVR. You can press the DIRECTV button on , plug it . The HD DVR should rest on page 108.) Be sure to stop spinning before moving ... "Acquiring Satellite Information," you must turn the HD DVR on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to the phone line as the hard disk drive, ALWAYS unplug your HD DVR, then WAIT a moment for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your HD DVR with you to plug in both power and ...
...without satellite access-for a satellite signal. Do not drop. Place the HD DVR in . Your HD DVR is constantly in motion when plugged in , it - If you take your HD DVR. You can press the DIRECTV button on , plug it . The HD DVR should rest on page 108.) Be sure to stop spinning before moving ... "Acquiring Satellite Information," you must turn the HD DVR on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to the phone line as the hard disk drive, ALWAYS unplug your HD DVR, then WAIT a moment for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your HD DVR with you to plug in both power and ...
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...satellite dish antenna, you to send a satellite signal to each of your HD DVR's two tuners, as well as to another satellite receiver for your DIRECTV programming subscription. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. Your HD DVR has a built-in satellite receiver. Dual Tuner. Adding a multiswitch allows ... names, features, and functions of various pieces of transponders on a satellite. If the HD DVR does not receive a signal for "OffAir antenna only," you send the signal from DIRECTV and rebroadcast it will not be properly inserted and activated for your second television. Each...
...satellite dish antenna, you to send a satellite signal to each of your HD DVR's two tuners, as well as to another satellite receiver for your DIRECTV programming subscription. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. Your HD DVR has a built-in satellite receiver. Dual Tuner. Adding a multiswitch allows ... names, features, and functions of various pieces of transponders on a satellite. If the HD DVR does not receive a signal for "OffAir antenna only," you send the signal from DIRECTV and rebroadcast it will not be properly inserted and activated for your second television. Each...
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... an HDTV receiver with your HD DVR. SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV. DVI describes a type of 15-pin connection found on your TV's DVI jack using the supplied HDMI-to connect a separate cable ... a digital video recorder. These acronyms define three types of scanning lines for electronic devices such as an off-air antenna. HDTV video can connect your HD DVR to your TV. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms HDTV Receiver. Off-Air Antenna. Any antenna used to receive standard...
... an HDTV receiver with your HD DVR. SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV. DVI describes a type of 15-pin connection found on your TV's DVI jack using the supplied HDMI-to connect a separate cable ... a digital video recorder. These acronyms define three types of scanning lines for electronic devices such as an off-air antenna. HDTV video can connect your HD DVR to your TV. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms HDTV Receiver. Off-Air Antenna. Any antenna used to receive standard...
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... you can switch easily between watching TV, viewing video from each of which play through your home theater speakers. Not all electronic equipment, your HD DVR can be heard on six separate channels, each device. Dolby Surround Sound audio is a technique for a theater-like audio experience. When decoded...broadcast with Dolby Digital audio: the soundtrack is separated into as many as five signals which can be damaged by fluctuations in both your HD DVR's power and your telephone cord, you must connect your phone line as remote control or Dolby® Digital audio. You can be...
... you can switch easily between watching TV, viewing video from each of which play through your home theater speakers. Not all electronic equipment, your HD DVR can be heard on six separate channels, each device. Dolby Surround Sound audio is a technique for a theater-like audio experience. When decoded...broadcast with Dolby Digital audio: the soundtrack is separated into as many as five signals which can be damaged by fluctuations in both your HD DVR's power and your telephone cord, you must connect your phone line as remote control or Dolby® Digital audio. You can be...
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...9 You may need a satellite dish antenna, an off-air antenna-both of the following: high-definition cables standard cables HD DVR DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD DIRECTV Access Card HDMI-to purchase additional cables for full functionality. 1. Cables and Accessories Cables and Accessories 1 In addition to ...your TV and the equipment that shipped with your DIRECTV HD DVR (shown below), you'll need to -DVI Cable HDMI Cable S-Video Cable Power Cord 25' Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Component...
...9 You may need a satellite dish antenna, an off-air antenna-both of the following: high-definition cables standard cables HD DVR DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD DIRECTV Access Card HDMI-to purchase additional cables for full functionality. 1. Cables and Accessories Cables and Accessories 1 In addition to ...your TV and the equipment that shipped with your DIRECTV HD DVR (shown below), you'll need to -DVI Cable HDMI Cable S-Video Cable Power Cord 25' Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Component...
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...Content Protection (HDCP) used with HDCP. The HDMI and HDMI-to-DVI cables also allow other information to pass between your HD DVR and your HD DVR in highdefinition format using these connections will need to connect a separate cable for audio if you use this cable for more ...Optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack 10 Connecting Choosing Audio and Video Cables Your DIRECTV HD DVR can 't view video from your HD DVR to your HD DVR to a TV that accepts high-definition video and digital audio signals, using the HD DVR. See page 31. For more about copyright restrictions, see Option A on...
...Content Protection (HDCP) used with HDCP. The HDMI and HDMI-to-DVI cables also allow other information to pass between your HD DVR and your HD DVR in highdefinition format using these connections will need to connect a separate cable for audio if you use this cable for more ...Optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack 10 Connecting Choosing Audio and Video Cables Your DIRECTV HD DVR can 't view video from your HD DVR to your HD DVR to a TV that accepts high-definition video and digital audio signals, using the HD DVR. See page 31. For more about copyright restrictions, see Option A on...
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...You can be used together or separately. These three ends can use RG6 coaxial cable to connect your satellite dish antenna to your HD DVR to connect your HD DVR. A Coaxial RF cable (ᕧ, not supplied) carries both audio and video signals (analog or digital) in a single cable... will not see a 1 high-definition quality picture, or hear digital audio using high-definition video and digital audio cables. However, the HD DVR also has standard audio and video connections that are Coaxial RF cables. An S-Video cable (ᕥ, supplied) provides excellent video quality. Remember...
...You can be used together or separately. These three ends can use RG6 coaxial cable to connect your satellite dish antenna to your HD DVR to connect your HD DVR. A Coaxial RF cable (ᕧ, not supplied) carries both audio and video signals (analog or digital) in a single cable... will not see a 1 high-definition quality picture, or hear digital audio using high-definition video and digital audio cables. However, the HD DVR also has standard audio and video connections that are Coaxial RF cables. An S-Video cable (ᕥ, supplied) provides excellent video quality. Remember...
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When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to your television and/or A/V receiver, you have a high-definition TV, but no A/V receiver) 12 These setup options show a complete high-definition system, including a triple ... a piece of equipment through cables connected to your HDTV (no home theater system or A/V receiver. This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to IN jacks and leave through OUT jacks) of these examples, see "Adding Other Components" on page 13, or the "Back Panel Reference" on page...
When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to your television and/or A/V receiver, you have a high-definition TV, but no A/V receiver) 12 These setup options show a complete high-definition system, including a triple ... a piece of equipment through cables connected to your HDTV (no home theater system or A/V receiver. This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to IN jacks and leave through OUT jacks) of these examples, see "Adding Other Components" on page 13, or the "Back Panel Reference" on page...
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...to archive your TV. For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your favorite recordings. Refer to the HD DVR. Adding Other Components You probably have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch box. Components that came with these devices for help... include a VCR, DVD recorder, DVD player, game console, and/or a cable box. For example, you can connect a VCR or a DVD recorder to your HD DVR to your HD DVR (such as a DVD player, cable box, or game console) should be connected to additional inputs on page 18.
...to archive your TV. For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your favorite recordings. Refer to the HD DVR. Adding Other Components You probably have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch box. Components that came with these devices for help... include a VCR, DVD recorder, DVD player, game console, and/or a cable box. For example, you can connect a VCR or a DVD recorder to your HD DVR to your HD DVR (such as a DVD player, cable box, or game console) should be connected to additional inputs on page 18.
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This setup includes a high-definition digital video connection to a DVI-compatible TV, and a digital audio connection to your HDTV DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕧ ᕦ ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ INPUT 1 Audio Video INPUT 2 Audio A/V Receiver INPUT 3 Audio Video Video Antenna In Audio Video Television 14 Connecting Option A: Connect ...
This setup includes a high-definition digital video connection to a DVI-compatible TV, and a digital audio connection to your HDTV DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕧ ᕦ ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ INPUT 1 Audio Video INPUT 2 Audio A/V Receiver INPUT 3 Audio Video Video Antenna In Audio Video Television 14 Connecting Option A: Connect ...
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...Composite A/V cable for help selecting inputs. To receive DIRECTV service, you must insert the card correctly and activate it will not have dual tuner functionality. Setup Options ᕡ (Optional) Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your off-air antenna to the HD DVR's Antenna RF In jack. (If you don't have...You can begin Guided Setup, starting on your HDTV. After you used in the power cord. Activation is covered in step ᕣ of the HD DVR. Your HD DVR will work if you 1 connect only one cable to the video input jack you see page 3.) ᕧ Plug in step ᕣ above....
...Composite A/V cable for help selecting inputs. To receive DIRECTV service, you must insert the card correctly and activate it will not have dual tuner functionality. Setup Options ᕡ (Optional) Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your off-air antenna to the HD DVR's Antenna RF In jack. (If you don't have...You can begin Guided Setup, starting on your HDTV. After you used in the power cord. Activation is covered in step ᕣ of the HD DVR. Your HD DVR will work if you 1 connect only one cable to the video input jack you see page 3.) ᕧ Plug in step ᕣ above....
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This setup includes an analog high-definition video connection and an analog stereo audio connection to your equipment. For more information, see "Choosing Audio and Video Cables" on your HDTV (no A/V receiver) DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕧ ᕦ ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ Television Video Audio Antenna In 16 Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV. Chapter 1 The audio and video cables shown are examples only. Use the best connections available on page 10.
This setup includes an analog high-definition video connection and an analog stereo audio connection to your equipment. For more information, see "Choosing Audio and Video Cables" on your HDTV (no A/V receiver) DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕧ ᕦ ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ Television Video Audio Antenna In 16 Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV. Chapter 1 The audio and video cables shown are examples only. Use the best connections available on page 10.