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... example, on -screen menus, use the remote control's arrow buttons to highlight "Edit Keyword WishList." 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 could press the RIGHT arrow to highlight Options or the DOWN arrow...
... example, on -screen menus, use the remote control's arrow buttons to highlight "Edit Keyword WishList." 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 could press the RIGHT arrow to highlight Options or the DOWN arrow...
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...'ll hear a click when it while you are fast forwarding or rewinding to jump to the next tick mark on the batteries to either the HD DVR (SAT) or the television (TV). LIST brings you . Press it 's securely back in a list (like the Now Playing list) or to clear things ...this switch is visible) to see the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™, then press INFO (while the guide is set to 3 times for example, if you paused live TV and later resumed watching from the paused spot), ADVANCE catches you change how the HD DVR displays a picture when the broadcast aspect ratio...
...'ll hear a click when it while you are fast forwarding or rewinding to jump to the next tick mark on the batteries to either the HD DVR (SAT) or the television (TV). LIST brings you . Press it 's securely back in a list (like the Now Playing list) or to clear things ...this switch is visible) to see the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™, then press INFO (while the guide is set to 3 times for example, if you paused live TV and later resumed watching from the paused spot), ADVANCE catches you change how the HD DVR displays a picture when the broadcast aspect ratio...
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... for years or this is in your favorite shows again. *In cities where local off -air antenna, you the DIRECTV HD DVR. All digital, all in digital-quality picture and sound. With DIRECTV service, the main event is your favorite prime time shows in high definition.* For more sports than you to the... arena for choosing the DIRECTV® HD DVR! So you can even enjoy your first experience with TiVo®, you for the best sports has to offer. Plus, with Pick Programs to Record...
... for years or this is in your favorite shows again. *In cities where local off -air antenna, you the DIRECTV HD DVR. All digital, all in digital-quality picture and sound. With DIRECTV service, the main event is your favorite prime time shows in high definition.* For more sports than you to the... arena for choosing the DIRECTV® HD DVR! So you can even enjoy your first experience with TiVo®, you for the best sports has to offer. Plus, with Pick Programs to Record...
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... the Useful Terms section beginning on that explains many of the HD DVR. DIRECTV HD DVR. The inside front cover of some pages show you will see when using your remote control) and selecting Pick Programs to DIRECTV Central (press the DIRECTV button on your HD DVR. DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service. It also provides valuable information about the...
... the Useful Terms section beginning on that explains many of the HD DVR. DIRECTV HD DVR. The inside front cover of some pages show you will see when using your remote control) and selecting Pick Programs to DIRECTV Central (press the DIRECTV button on your HD DVR. DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service. It also provides valuable information about the...
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... tours in chapter 3 of this User's Guide for your DIRECTV HD DVR. Your new HD DVR incorporates the latest high-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder) technology from TiVo. Connect the HD DVR according to the room where your DIRECTV DVR service following the instructions in chapter 2, "Guided Setup." Professional... ready to point your satellite dish antenna and activate your HD DVR will change the way you have questions. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 describe the DIRECTV® DVR with cables running to the proper setup for an interactive way...
... tours in chapter 3 of this User's Guide for your DIRECTV HD DVR. Your new HD DVR incorporates the latest high-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder) technology from TiVo. Connect the HD DVR according to the room where your DIRECTV DVR service following the instructions in chapter 2, "Guided Setup." Professional... ready to point your satellite dish antenna and activate your HD DVR will change the way you have questions. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 describe the DIRECTV® DVR with cables running to the proper setup for an interactive way...
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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... new devices have the best of both worlds: state of channels, no color, no stereo sound, no choices. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® service, you have previously experienced in the United States has been analog. The antenna captured pictures and sounds and...
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... new devices have the best of both worlds: state of channels, no color, no stereo sound, no choices. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® service, you have previously experienced in the United States has been analog. The antenna captured pictures and sounds and...
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...free. If you are installing the HD DVR in use and will be able to connect both satellite input jacks. The HD DVR will work with any type of DIRECTV satellite dish antenna, but connecting both allows you may permanently damage your HD DVR's modem and will work if ... to high-definition programming, a triple LNB multisatellite dish antenna, along with two jacks for satellite input. Connecting Your DVR to a Satellite Dish Antenna Your DIRECTV HD DVR will void your service information. Round Dual LNB dish antennas and Oval two-satellite dish antennas connect to the same ...
...free. If you are installing the HD DVR in use and will be able to connect both satellite input jacks. The HD DVR will work with any type of DIRECTV satellite dish antenna, but connecting both allows you may permanently damage your HD DVR's modem and will work if ... to high-definition programming, a triple LNB multisatellite dish antenna, along with two jacks for satellite input. Connecting Your DVR to a Satellite Dish Antenna Your DIRECTV HD DVR will void your service information. Round Dual LNB dish antennas and Oval two-satellite dish antennas connect to the same ...
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...to your HD DVR. Remember, you need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for the third satellite (Sat C). A single LNB sends one signal and has one jack, or connector, inside the arm extending from two or three satellites (Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C). The LNB is the device at the dish from DIRECTV, and to... determine what type of dish you can't tell by looking at least one satellite (Sat A), while an Oval dish can send to your HD DVR. (It's the mushroom shaped "finger" pointed back at the focal point of the...
...to your HD DVR. Remember, you need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for the third satellite (Sat C). A single LNB sends one signal and has one jack, or connector, inside the arm extending from two or three satellites (Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C). The LNB is the device at the dish from DIRECTV, and to... determine what type of dish you can't tell by looking at least one satellite (Sat A), while an Oval dish can send to your HD DVR. (It's the mushroom shaped "finger" pointed back at the focal point of the...
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... need to be turned off. Place the HD DVR in . Flat, hard surface. Use a surge protector. The HD DVR, like a clock or a refrigerator, is designed for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your HD DVR. After completing Guided Setup one time, whenever you unplug the HD DVR and plug it to a television and watch... of other padded surface, as this can press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to sensitive components such as well! Your HD DVR is highly recommended. Before You Begin 1 The HD DVR does not have an optional standby mode, explained on...
... need to be turned off. Place the HD DVR in . Flat, hard surface. Use a surge protector. The HD DVR, like a clock or a refrigerator, is designed for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your HD DVR. After completing Guided Setup one time, whenever you unplug the HD DVR and plug it to a television and watch... of other padded surface, as this can press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to sensitive components such as well! Your HD DVR is highly recommended. Before You Begin 1 The HD DVR does not have an optional standby mode, explained on...
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...TV can understand, then sends it to the TV. Dual tuner means your HD DVR can pick two channels at once, so it can watch, but not record, two antenna channels. A multiswitch lets you send the signal from DIRECTV and rebroadcast it to the "Satellite In" jacks, and activate the... receiver. Adding a multiswitch allows you to send a satellite signal to each of your HD DVR's two tuners, as well as to another satellite receiver for your second television. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. Chapter 1 DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD 6 Connecting Useful Terms If you're not an audio/video wizard, ...
...TV can understand, then sends it to the TV. Dual tuner means your HD DVR can pick two channels at once, so it can watch, but not record, two antenna channels. A multiswitch lets you send the signal from DIRECTV and rebroadcast it to the "Satellite In" jacks, and activate the... receiver. Adding a multiswitch allows you to send a satellite signal to each of your HD DVR's two tuners, as well as to another satellite receiver for your second television. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. Chapter 1 DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD 6 Connecting Useful Terms If you're not an audio/video wizard, ...
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Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms HDTV Receiver. Your HD DVR combines an HDTV receiver with your HD DVR. DVI allows a true digital connection for more information about video output formats. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Like DVI, it sends ... digital TV signals broadcast locally is the basic digital TV format and provides better quality than interlaced, providing a sharper image. HDTV video can connect your HD DVR to your TV. SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV. Since a DVI jack accepts only video, you use this guide as an off-air antenna. Useful ...
Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms HDTV Receiver. Your HD DVR combines an HDTV receiver with your HD DVR. DVI allows a true digital connection for more information about video output formats. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Like DVI, it sends ... digital TV signals broadcast locally is the basic digital TV format and provides better quality than interlaced, providing a sharper image. HDTV video can connect your HD DVR to your TV. SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV. Since a DVI jack accepts only video, you use this guide as an off-air antenna. Useful ...
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...electronic equipment from each of your phone line as well. It may offer features such as five signals which can be used to your HD DVR that are devices that allows you to plug in power line voltage. For more loud speakers for encoding surround sound audio on one ...Purchasing a surge protector is the hub of supporting Dolby Digital audio. An A/V receiver may prevent damage to the parts of which play through your HD DVR to connect multiple audio and video devices and manage the signal from power fluctuations. Dolby® Digital Audio. To hear Dolby Digital audio, you...
...electronic equipment from each of your phone line as well. It may offer features such as five signals which can be used to your HD DVR that are devices that allows you to plug in power line voltage. For more loud speakers for encoding surround sound audio on one ...Purchasing a surge protector is the hub of supporting Dolby Digital audio. An A/V receiver may prevent damage to the parts of which play through your HD DVR to connect multiple audio and video devices and manage the signal from power fluctuations. Dolby® Digital Audio. To hear Dolby Digital audio, you...
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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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...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. If you have a TV, A/V receiver, or home theatre system that... you can use the HDMI cable (ᕡ, supplied) to send both high-definition and standard video cables to pass between your HD DVR and your HD DVR in highdefinition format using these connections will need to connect a separate cable for more information, see page 78. If your TV...
...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. If you have a TV, A/V receiver, or home theatre system that... you can use the HDMI cable (ᕡ, supplied) to send both high-definition and standard video cables to pass between your HD DVR and your HD DVR in highdefinition format using these connections will need to connect a separate cable for more information, see page 78. If your TV...
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...can use this cable for video, connect a separate cable for details. 11 The cables coming from your installer for audio. Ordinarily, your HD DVR to connect a separate cable for video. If you will not hear these tones when watching programs with Dolby Digital audio. If you should ...connect it to your HD DVR to use this connection. The HD DVR also comes with an S-Video cable instead of the HD DVR's high-definition audio and video capabilities, you use this cable to connect your system using ...
...can use this cable for video, connect a separate cable for details. 11 The cables coming from your installer for audio. Ordinarily, your HD DVR to connect a separate cable for video. If you will not hear these tones when watching programs with Dolby Digital audio. If you should ...connect it to your HD DVR to use this connection. The HD DVR also comes with an S-Video cable instead of the HD DVR's high-definition audio and video capabilities, you use this cable to connect your system using ...
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...receiver, video to your HDTV Option B: Connect audio and video to your HDTV (no home theater system or A/V receiver. When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to page 16 your television and/or A/V receiver, you may not be able to view high-definition programs in (through IN jacks) and out ... section. OUT IN If you have a high-definition TV, but no A/V receiver) 12 This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to an OUT. You have and follow the steps in that most closely matches the equipment you have a high-definition TV and a home theater ...
...receiver, video to your HDTV Option B: Connect audio and video to your HDTV (no home theater system or A/V receiver. When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to page 16 your television and/or A/V receiver, you may not be able to view high-definition programs in (through IN jacks) and out ... section. OUT IN If you have a high-definition TV, but no A/V receiver) 12 This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to an OUT. You have and follow the steps in that most closely matches the equipment you have a high-definition TV and a home theater ...
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... work independently, with these devices for help connecting them. For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your HD DVR and TV. These might include a VCR, DVD recorder, DVD player, game console, and/or a cable box. If your TV doesn't have other... that don't connect to your favorite recordings. Components that came with no connection to the HD DVR. Setup Options 1 13 For example, you can connect a VCR or a DVD recorder to your HD DVR to archive your HD DVR (such as a DVD player, cable box, or game console) should be connected to ...
... work independently, with these devices for help connecting them. For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your HD DVR and TV. These might include a VCR, DVD recorder, DVD player, game console, and/or a cable box. If your TV doesn't have other... that don't connect to your favorite recordings. Components that came with no connection to the HD DVR. Setup Options 1 13 For example, you can connect a VCR or a DVD recorder to your HD DVR to archive your HD DVR (such as a DVD player, cable box, or game console) should be connected to ...
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Connecting Option A: Connect audio to your A/V receiver, video to an A/V receiver. For more information, see "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 The Optical Digital ...
Connecting Option A: Connect audio to your A/V receiver, video to an A/V receiver. For more information, see "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 The Optical Digital ...
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... for help selecting inputs. If your HDTV's owner's manual for more about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from the HD DVR's HDMI Output jack to the DVI Input jack on the back of Option B, on the ᕥ front panel as shown in the next chapter. ᕦ... cord. (For more information about the phone connection, see the Welcome screen, make sure the correct input is behind a small door. 15 To receive DIRECTV service, you can connect either cable to either of these jacks, use just the red and white ends of the slot. You can use the...
... for help selecting inputs. If your HDTV's owner's manual for more about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from the HD DVR's HDMI Output jack to the DVI Input jack on the back of Option B, on the ᕥ front panel as shown in the next chapter. ᕦ... cord. (For more information about the phone connection, see the Welcome screen, make sure the correct input is behind a small door. 15 To receive DIRECTV service, you can connect either cable to either of these jacks, use just the red and white ends of the slot. You can use the...
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Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV. 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. 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
Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV. 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. 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