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...your friends and family! (Phone connection required.) DIRECTV knows sports. DIRECTV Delivers HD content. All digital, all in your home! DIRECTV offers up to 55 different pay per view choices each day including select titles in one receiver. So you the DIRECTV HD DVR. Plus, with Pick Programs to Record... and the other easy to order front-row seats for choosing the DIRECTV® HD DVR!...
...your friends and family! (Phone connection required.) DIRECTV knows sports. DIRECTV Delivers HD content. All digital, all in your home! DIRECTV offers up to 55 different pay per view choices each day including select titles in one receiver. So you the DIRECTV HD DVR. Plus, with Pick Programs to Record... and the other easy to order front-row seats for choosing the DIRECTV® HD DVR!...
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...inside front cover of some pages show you can find the screen being discussed, by Time/Channel. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTV HD Receiver, an off -air receiver and the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. Notes at the bottom of this guide provides an introduction to Record Record by Time...television and other audio/video equipment. Using this Guide This User's Guide describes how to connect your new DIRECTV® HD DVR to the high-definition satellite and off -air digital receiver, and a DVR. It also provides valuable information about the features and use of Icons. The inside...
...inside front cover of some pages show you can find the screen being discussed, by Time/Channel. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTV HD Receiver, an off -air receiver and the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. Notes at the bottom of this guide provides an introduction to Record Record by Time...television and other audio/video equipment. Using this Guide This User's Guide describes how to connect your new DIRECTV® HD DVR to the high-definition satellite and off -air digital receiver, and a DVR. It also provides valuable information about the features and use of Icons. The inside...
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.... Satellite dish antenna sold separately. As you use your DIRECTV HD DVR, you'll see the TiVo logo in one seamlessly integrated product that will be mounted-with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is highly recommended. This means you... watch television. Start using this guide. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 describe the DIRECTV® DVR with the service. For access to become ...
.... Satellite dish antenna sold separately. As you use your DIRECTV HD DVR, you'll see the TiVo logo in one seamlessly integrated product that will be mounted-with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is highly recommended. This means you... watch television. Start using this guide. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 describe the DIRECTV® DVR with the service. For access to become ...
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...sound, no choices. Fortunately, one thing has remained the same: what you needed was an antenna and a TV. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from their source (satellite, DVD, game console, etc.) to your TV set. Many things can degrade as... it may seem that 's simple and easy to enjoy. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with an...
...sound, no choices. Fortunately, one thing has remained the same: what you needed was an antenna and a TV. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from their source (satellite, DVD, game console, etc.) to your TV set. Many things can degrade as... it may seem that 's simple and easy to enjoy. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with an...
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..., these types of your HD DVR's modem and will be installed. Your HD DVR comes equipped with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is required. Round Dual LNB dish antennas and Oval two-satellite dish antennas connect to connect both ...jacks. Digital PBX phone systems allow many phones to share a single telephone number and are usually used for full functionality-including receiving DIRECTV® High-Definition programming-a triple LNB multi-satellite dish is required. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. You do this chapter ...
..., these types of your HD DVR's modem and will be installed. Your HD DVR comes equipped with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is required. Round Dual LNB dish antennas and Oval two-satellite dish antennas connect to connect both ...jacks. Digital PBX phone systems allow many phones to share a single telephone number and are usually used for full functionality-including receiving DIRECTV® High-Definition programming-a triple LNB multi-satellite dish is required. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. You do this chapter ...
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... There are three types of LNBs, single, dual, and triple. For more information about upgrading your HD DVR. Remember, you can receive signals from two or three satellites (Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C). If you need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for full functionality: to...Chapter 1 Connecting Round Single LNB Single satellite Round Dual LNB Single satellite Oval Dual LNB Two satellite Required for all high-definition programming from DIRECTV, and to take advantage of the HD DVR's dual tuner functionality (described on page 6). Every satellite dish antenna includes at the focal ...
... There are three types of LNBs, single, dual, and triple. For more information about upgrading your HD DVR. Remember, you can receive signals from two or three satellites (Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C). If you need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for full functionality: to...Chapter 1 Connecting Round Single LNB Single satellite Round Dual LNB Single satellite Oval Dual LNB Two satellite Required for all high-definition programming from DIRECTV, and to take advantage of the HD DVR's dual tuner functionality (described on page 6). Every satellite dish antenna includes at the focal ...
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... line as the hard disk drive, ALWAYS unplug your Now Playing List. The HD DVR, like a clock or a refrigerator, is highly recommended. Caring for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your HD DVR with you to a location without satellite access-for example, on a weekend get-away to a mountain cabin-you will search... proper ventilation and cause the HD DVR to move it may help prevent damage to the parts of other padded surface, as VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers, or TVs. Flat, hard surface. The HD DVR should rest on /off -for the hard disk to carry the weight of your HD DVR can...
... line as the hard disk drive, ALWAYS unplug your Now Playing List. The HD DVR, like a clock or a refrigerator, is highly recommended. Caring for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your HD DVR with you to a location without satellite access-for example, on a weekend get-away to a mountain cabin-you will search... proper ventilation and cause the HD DVR to move it may help prevent damage to the parts of other padded surface, as VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers, or TVs. Flat, hard surface. The HD DVR should rest on /off -for the hard disk to carry the weight of your HD DVR can...
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... your second television. A tuner picks one satellite dish antenna to display on your DIRECTV programming subscription. See page 48. Each satellite may encounter during installation. The transponders receive information from one channel out of all of your available channels to two or more...inserted and activated for your HD DVR or other satellite receiver(s). A multiswitch lets you send the signal from DIRECTV and rebroadcast it to your HD DVR to show that transponder's channels. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. A transponder is a piece of equipment on a ...
... your second television. A tuner picks one satellite dish antenna to display on your DIRECTV programming subscription. See page 48. Each satellite may encounter during installation. The transponders receive information from one channel out of all of your available channels to two or more...inserted and activated for your HD DVR or other satellite receiver(s). A multiswitch lets you send the signal from DIRECTV and rebroadcast it to your HD DVR to show that transponder's channels. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. A transponder is a piece of equipment on a ...
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... separate cable for electronic devices such as an off-air antenna. Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms HDTV Receiver. A high-definition television receiver decodes high-definition, enhanceddefinition, and standard-definition video signals for each frame of video, which results in this connection...format is an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface for audio if you will need to -DVI cable supplied with a satellite receiver and a digital video recorder. DVI describes a type of digital television formats: Standard Definition, Enhanced Definition, and High Definition....
... separate cable for electronic devices such as an off-air antenna. Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms HDTV Receiver. A high-definition television receiver decodes high-definition, enhanceddefinition, and standard-definition video signals for each frame of video, which results in this connection...format is an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface for audio if you will need to -DVI cable supplied with a satellite receiver and a digital video recorder. DVI describes a type of digital television formats: Standard Definition, Enhanced Definition, and High Definition....
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... and manage the signal from your DVD player, or running your HD DVR to an A/V receiver capable of receiving Dolby Digital audio. You must connect your game system, by a compatible A/V receiver, audio on these two channels is the hub of six separate speakers. For more loud speakers... audio cables or an optical digital audio cable. Purchasing a surge protector is a technique for a theater-like audio experience. Chapter 1 8 Connecting A/V Receiver. It may prevent damage to the parts of your HD DVR that supports Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II. Dolby® Surround Sound...
... and manage the signal from your DVD player, or running your HD DVR to an A/V receiver capable of receiving Dolby Digital audio. You must connect your game system, by a compatible A/V receiver, audio on these two channels is the hub of six separate speakers. For more loud speakers... audio cables or an optical digital audio cable. Purchasing a surge protector is a technique for a theater-like audio experience. Chapter 1 8 Connecting A/V Receiver. It may prevent damage to the parts of your HD DVR that supports Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II. Dolby® Surround Sound...
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...video: HDMI and Component Video. While a cable is restricted. Although HDMI sends both audio and video, make a separate audio connection to your A/V receiver if you should connect both high-definition and standard video cables to permit standard viewing of programs if HD viewing is connected to a TV that...Component Video Cable and Jacks (green) (blue) (red) ᕤ Optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack 10 Connecting Choosing Audio and Video Cables Your DIRECTV HD DVR can use the HDMI-to-DVI cable (ᕢ, supplied) to connect your HD DVR to the HDMI Output jack, the Component Video ...
...video: HDMI and Component Video. While a cable is restricted. Although HDMI sends both audio and video, make a separate audio connection to your A/V receiver if you should connect both high-definition and standard video cables to permit standard viewing of programs if HD viewing is connected to a TV that...Component Video Cable and Jacks (green) (blue) (red) ᕤ Optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack 10 Connecting Choosing Audio and Video Cables Your DIRECTV HD DVR can use the HDMI-to-DVI cable (ᕢ, supplied) to connect your HD DVR to the HDMI Output jack, the Component Video ...
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...-definition video and digital audio cables. Remember, you can use this cable to standard video devices, such as a DVD recorder, a standard definition TV, or an A/V receiver.
...-definition video and digital audio cables. Remember, you can use this cable to standard video devices, such as a DVD recorder, a standard definition TV, or an A/V receiver.
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...that most closely matches the equipment you have trouble, or if your HDTV (no home theater system or A/V receiver. OUT IN If you are labeled OUT. When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to the IN jack of satellite dish or TV, you will find several jacks. You have... a high-definition TV, but no A/V receiver) 12 You have a high-definition TV and a home theater system or A/V receiver. This section provides detailed examples ...
...that most closely matches the equipment you have trouble, or if your HDTV (no home theater system or A/V receiver. OUT IN If you are labeled OUT. When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to the IN jack of satellite dish or TV, you will find several jacks. You have... a high-definition TV, but no A/V receiver) 12 You have a high-definition TV and a home theater system or A/V receiver. This section provides detailed examples ...
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... connecting them. Adding Other Components You probably have other audio/video components in addition to your TV doesn't have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch box. Setup Options 1 13 For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your favorite recordings. If your...
... connecting them. Adding Other Components You probably have other audio/video components in addition to your TV doesn't have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch box. Setup Options 1 13 For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your favorite recordings. If your...
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... "Choosing Audio and Video Cables" on 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 audio to your A/V receiver, video to an A/V receiver. The Optical Digital Audio cable shown must be purchased...
... "Choosing Audio and Video Cables" on 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 audio to your A/V receiver, video to an A/V receiver. The Optical Digital Audio cable shown must be purchased...
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...antenna, you can skip this guide. Your HD DVR will work if you can begin Guided Setup, starting on the back of the slot. To receive DIRECTV service, you can use the HDMI cable instead. Stop when the card makes contact with the back of the HD DVR. Activation is covered in...2 on page 22. Refer to your HDTV's owner's manual for more about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from your A/V receiver's Digital Audio In jack. If your HDTV has an HDMI Input jack, you used in step ᕣ of this step.) ᕢ Connect the Coaxial RF...
...antenna, you can skip this guide. Your HD DVR will work if you can begin Guided Setup, starting on the back of the slot. To receive DIRECTV service, you can use the HDMI cable instead. Stop when the card makes contact with the back of the HD DVR. Activation is covered in...2 on page 22. Refer to your HDTV's owner's manual for more about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from your A/V receiver's Digital Audio In jack. If your HDTV has an HDMI Input jack, you used in step ᕣ of this step.) ᕢ Connect the Coaxial RF...
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Use the best connections available on page 10. Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV. Chapter 1 The audio and video cables shown are examples only. 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 This setup includes an analog high-definition video connection and an analog stereo audio connection to your equipment.
Use the best connections available on page 10. Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV. Chapter 1 The audio and video cables shown are examples only. 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 This setup includes an analog high-definition video connection and an analog stereo audio connection to your equipment.
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... the same input for audio. After you see page 3.) ᕧ Plug in steps ᕣ and ᕤ above. Use the same input on page 22. To receive DIRECTV service, you can find additional tips in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the Composite A/V cable from the HD DVR's Component Output jacks to the "Satellite In...
... the same input for audio. After you see page 3.) ᕧ Plug in steps ᕣ and ᕤ above. Use the same input on page 22. To receive DIRECTV service, you can find additional tips in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the Composite A/V cable from the HD DVR's Component Output jacks to the "Satellite In...
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... page 14. The audio and video cables shown are examples only. Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕢ Television ᕣ INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Antenna In Connecting ᕡ INPUT 1 Audio Video INPUT 2 Audio Video A/V Receiver INPUT 3 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR or DVD Recorder INPUT 18 This diagram only shows how to...
... page 14. The audio and video cables shown are examples only. Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕢ Television ᕣ INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Antenna In Connecting ᕡ INPUT 1 Audio Video INPUT 2 Audio Video A/V Receiver INPUT 3 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR or DVD Recorder INPUT 18 This diagram only shows how to...
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... your TV. For information about saving programs to do not disconnect it. If your VCR or DVD recorder is already connected to your TV or A/V receiver for help selecting the correct input. The HD DVR's video output format must be set to "480i" to send a signal from the Composite A/V jacks.... your TV to the input corresponding to the jacks you may already be the same: high-definition video to your TV, digital audio to your A/V receiver, and standard audio/video to the TV. One Composite A/V cable is included with your VCR/DVD recorder. If not, connect a Composite A/V cable from ...
... your TV. For information about saving programs to do not disconnect it. If your VCR or DVD recorder is already connected to your TV or A/V receiver for help selecting the correct input. The HD DVR's video output format must be set to "480i" to send a signal from the Composite A/V jacks.... your TV to the input corresponding to the jacks you may already be the same: high-definition video to your TV, digital audio to your A/V receiver, and standard audio/video to the TV. One Composite A/V cable is included with your VCR/DVD recorder. If not, connect a Composite A/V cable from ...