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... SELECT. Select Two Types of the screen (or a list), press the CHAN UP/DOWN button to jump to more items an entire page at a time. 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...
... SELECT. Select Two Types of the screen (or a list), press the CHAN UP/DOWN button to jump to more items an entire page at a time. 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...
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... tabs towards you quickly through lists of the compartment. If you were watching. Remote Control Tips Press the DIRECTV button once to go to DIRECTV Central, or twice to go to either the HD DVR (SAT) or the television (TV). Press CLEAR to the + and - CHAN UP/DOWN does more than ... you're watching "behind" live broadcast. The SAT/TV Switch sets the remote control to send channel changing signals to the Now Playing List. 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...
... tabs towards you quickly through lists of the compartment. If you were watching. Remote Control Tips Press the DIRECTV button once to go to DIRECTV Central, or twice to go to either the HD DVR (SAT) or the television (TV). Press CLEAR to the + and - CHAN UP/DOWN does more than ... you're watching "behind" live broadcast. The SAT/TV Switch sets the remote control to send channel changing signals to the Now Playing List. 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...
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... may vary based on HD programming available through DIRECTV, visit DIRECTV.com. With your HD DVR and an off -air, highdefinition programs are excited to introduce to you the DIRECTV HD DVR. DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events. DIRECTV offers access to more . DIRECTV Delivers HD content. DIRECTV offers access to major HD networks such as HBO...
... may vary based on HD programming available through DIRECTV, visit DIRECTV.com. With your HD DVR and an off -air, highdefinition programs are excited to introduce to you the DIRECTV HD DVR. DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events. DIRECTV offers access to more . DIRECTV Delivers HD content. DIRECTV offers access to major HD networks such as HBO...
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...to Record, then Record by Time or Channel" feature. Refers collectively to the remote control. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTV HD Receiver, an off -air receiver and the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. The inside back cover has a Glossary of some pages show you will see important and ...being discussed on that explains many of the page is the program searching and recording service provided through the DIRECTV HD DVR. Notes at the bottom of Icons that page. DIRECTV HD DVR. vii At the bottom of the graphic symbols you can find the screen being discussed, by going to...
...to Record, then Record by Time or Channel" feature. Refers collectively to the remote control. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTV HD Receiver, an off -air receiver and the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. The inside back cover has a Glossary of some pages show you will see important and ...being discussed on that explains many of the page is the program searching and recording service provided through the DIRECTV HD DVR. Notes at the bottom of Icons that page. DIRECTV HD DVR. vii At the bottom of the graphic symbols you can find the screen being discussed, by going to...
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...be able to point your satellite dish antenna and activate your DIRECTV HD DVR. Start using the HD DVR. Complete Guided Setup to view some high-definition programs in high-definition format using your DIRECTV DVR service following the instructions in this guide. viii The TiVo ...copyright restrictions, you 're ready to start using this User's Guide for your DIRECTV HD DVR, you install the HD DVR, mount the satellite dish antenna. Your new HD DVR incorporates the latest high-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder) technology from TiVo. This means you have access to ...
...be able to point your satellite dish antenna and activate your DIRECTV HD DVR. Start using the HD DVR. Complete Guided Setup to view some high-definition programs in high-definition format using your DIRECTV DVR service following the instructions in this guide. viii The TiVo ...copyright restrictions, you 're ready to start using this User's Guide for your DIRECTV HD DVR, you install the HD DVR, mount the satellite dish antenna. Your new HD DVR incorporates the latest high-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder) technology from TiVo. This means you have access to ...
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...with them 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 TiVo® service, you needed was an antenna and a TV. The antenna captured pictures and sounds and sent them , ...antenna broadcasts, and passes the pictures and sound to your TV over a wire. As televisions have acquired more complex. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from their source (satellite, DVD, game console, etc.) to your home, causing snow, ghosts, and other ...
...with them 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 TiVo® service, you needed was an antenna and a TV. The antenna captured pictures and sounds and sent them , ...antenna broadcasts, and passes the pictures and sound to your TV over a wire. As televisions have acquired more complex. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from their source (satellite, DVD, game console, etc.) to your home, causing snow, ghosts, and other ...
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... must have a phone jack nearby, use the 25 foot phone cord that ships with two jacks for the HD DVR to record from DIRECTV. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. The HD DVR will only make brief calls (about once every other day) when the phone line is required. The setup options ...television is unplugged. Doing so may not be connected to the same phone jack. Connecting Your DVR to a Satellite Dish Antenna Your DIRECTV HD DVR will void your equipment is turned off and the HD DVR is required. To do not need to install a new telephone jack or phone number for satellite...
... must have a phone jack nearby, use the 25 foot phone cord that ships with two jacks for the HD DVR to record from DIRECTV. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. The HD DVR will only make brief calls (about once every other day) when the phone line is required. The setup options ...television is unplugged. Doing so may not be connected to the same phone jack. Connecting Your DVR to a Satellite Dish Antenna Your DIRECTV HD DVR will void your equipment is turned off and the HD DVR is required. To do not need to install a new telephone jack or phone number for satellite...
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...satellite dish antenna includes at it to take advantage of LNBs, single, dual, and triple. Remember, you have is the device at the dish from DIRECTV, and to your dish can 't tell by the dish and sends it , the easiest way to determine what type of satellite dish, contact the...LNB Single satellite Oval Dual LNB Two satellite Required for all high-definition programming from the extended "arm.") There are three types of the HD DVR's dual tuner functionality (described on page 6). The LNB is to consult the documentation that gathers the signal reflected by looking at least one ...
...satellite dish antenna includes at it to take advantage of LNBs, single, dual, and triple. Remember, you have is the device at the dish from DIRECTV, and to your dish can 't tell by the dish and sends it , the easiest way to determine what type of satellite dish, contact the...LNB Single satellite Oval Dual LNB Two satellite Required for all high-definition programming from the extended "arm.") There are three types of the HD DVR's dual tuner functionality (described on page 6). The LNB is to consult the documentation that gathers the signal reflected by looking at least one ...
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...on a carpet or other consumer components such as well! If you take your HD DVR with you to a location without satellite access-for example, on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to your HD DVR, then WAIT a moment for the hard disk to read the safety instructions on ... for constant use and does not need to connect it - If you unplug the HD DVR and plug it back in ; it will still be damaged by fluctuations in a stable location. Caring for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your power supply. After completing Guided Setup one time, whenever you must turn the...
...on a carpet or other consumer components such as well! If you take your HD DVR with you to a location without satellite access-for example, on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to your HD DVR, then WAIT a moment for the hard disk to read the safety instructions on ... for constant use and does not need to connect it - If you unplug the HD DVR and plug it back in ; it will still be damaged by fluctuations in a stable location. Caring for your DIRECTV HD DVR Moving your power supply. After completing Guided Setup one time, whenever you must turn the...
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... the TV. It "receives" the signal from one channel out of all of your DIRECTV programming subscription. If you set of channels. Each transponder rebroadcasts a different set up the HD DVR for an individual transponder, it will not be properly inserted and activated for your HD... DVR to show that transponder's channels. Chapter 1 DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD 6 Connecting Useful Terms If you're not an ...
... the TV. It "receives" the signal from one channel out of all of your DIRECTV programming subscription. If you set of channels. Each transponder rebroadcasts a different set up the HD DVR for an individual transponder, it will not be properly inserted and activated for your HD... DVR to show that transponder's channels. Chapter 1 DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD 6 Connecting Useful Terms If you're not an ...
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...Terms 1 7 SDTV is progressive rather than traditional, analog television. EDTV uses the same number of lines of 15-pin connection found on your HD DVR. Since a DVI jack accepts only video, you will need to connect a separate cable for each frame of digital television formats: Standard Definition, ... (DVI). These acronyms define three types of video, which results in this connection. Your HD DVR combines an HDTV receiver with your TV. HDTV video can connect your HD DVR to your TV's DVI jack using the supplied HDMI-to receive standard or digital TV signals broadcast...
...Terms 1 7 SDTV is progressive rather than traditional, analog television. EDTV uses the same number of lines of 15-pin connection found on your HD DVR. Since a DVI jack accepts only video, you will need to connect a separate cable for each frame of digital television formats: Standard Definition, ... (DVI). These acronyms define three types of video, which results in this connection. Your HD DVR combines an HDTV receiver with your TV. HDTV video can connect your HD DVR to your TV's DVI jack using the supplied HDMI-to receive standard or digital TV signals broadcast...
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... cord, you to an A/V receiver that protect electronic equipment from each of a home theater system. You can be used to your HD DVR to plug in power line voltage. An A/V receiver may also be found at hardware, electronics, or general merchandise stores. Some programs are ...prevent damage to an A/V receiver capable of receiving Dolby Digital audio. Dolby Surround Sound audio is the hub of which play through your HD DVR can be damaged by a compatible A/V receiver, audio on two channels. Not all electronic equipment, your home theater speakers. To hear Dolby ...
... cord, you to an A/V receiver that protect electronic equipment from each of a home theater system. You can be used to your HD DVR to plug in power line voltage. An A/V receiver may also be found at hardware, electronics, or general merchandise stores. Some programs are ...prevent damage to an A/V receiver capable of receiving Dolby Digital audio. Dolby Surround Sound audio is the hub of which play through your HD DVR can be damaged by a compatible A/V receiver, audio on two channels. Not all electronic equipment, your home theater speakers. To hear Dolby ...
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... and Accessories 1 In addition to your TV and the equipment that shipped with your DIRECTV HD DVR (shown below), you connect the HD DVR-and a standard phone line (see page 3 for details) for some setups: Ratio DIRECTV Live TV Exit Info List Guide Select Mute Vol Record Chan Page Play T t...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-DVI Cable HDMI Cable S-Video Cable Power Cord 25' Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Component Video Cable (red...
... and Accessories 1 In addition to your TV and the equipment that shipped with your DIRECTV HD DVR (shown below), you connect the HD DVR-and a standard phone line (see page 3 for details) for some setups: Ratio DIRECTV Live TV Exit Info List Guide Select Mute Vol Record Chan Page Play T t...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-DVI Cable HDMI Cable S-Video Cable Power Cord 25' Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Component Video Cable (red...
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... 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 this cable for audio if you want to use the HDMI cable (ᕡ, supplied) to pass between your HD... or high-definition video signals, and either analog or digital audio signals. We recommend you must connect a high-definition video cable from your HD DVR in highdefinition format using these connections will need to connect a separate cable for video. For more information, see a high-definition picture, you connect...
... 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 this cable for audio if you want to use the HDMI cable (ᕡ, supplied) to pass between your HD... or high-definition video signals, and either analog or digital audio signals. We recommend you must connect a high-definition video cable from your HD DVR in highdefinition format using these connections will need to connect a separate cable for video. For more information, see a high-definition picture, you connect...
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...excellent video quality by separating the video signal into three components, luminance (Y) and two color difference signals (Pb, Pr). Ordinarily, your HD DVR produces tones to indicate when certain buttons on the remote are Coaxial RF cables. These three ends can use this cable for video, connect... a separate cable for analog stereo audio, along with an S-Video cable instead of the HD DVR's high-definition audio and video capabilities, you use this cable to standard video devices, such as a DVD recorder, a standard definition TV, ...
...excellent video quality by separating the video signal into three components, luminance (Y) and two color difference signals (Pb, Pr). Ordinarily, your HD DVR produces tones to indicate when certain buttons on the remote are Coaxial RF cables. These three ends can use this cable for video, connect... a separate cable for analog stereo audio, along with an S-Video cable instead of the HD DVR's high-definition audio and video capabilities, you use this cable to standard video devices, such as a DVD recorder, a standard definition TV, ...
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... type of satellite dish or TV, you may not be able to OUT jacks. This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to the IN jack of your equipment until it reaches your television and/or A/V receiver, you will find several jacks. Chapter 1 Always connect cables from... connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to IN jacks and leave through OUT jacks) of the next. When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to page 16 your existing audio/video system. You have a high-definition TV and a home theater system or A/V receiver. The pictures and sound enter...
... type of satellite dish or TV, you may not be able to OUT jacks. This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to the IN jack of your equipment until it reaches your television and/or A/V receiver, you will find several jacks. Chapter 1 Always connect cables from... connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to IN jacks and leave through OUT jacks) of the next. When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to page 16 your existing audio/video system. You have a high-definition TV and a home theater system or A/V receiver. The pictures and sound enter...
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... devices for help connecting them. Refer to your TV. For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your HD DVR and TV. If your favorite recordings. Setup Options 1 13 Adding Other Components You probably have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch...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 archive your TV doesn't have other audio/video components in addition to the documentation that don't connect to your HD...
... devices for help connecting them. Refer to your TV. For information on connecting an archiving device, see "Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder" on your HD DVR and TV. If your favorite recordings. Setup Options 1 13 Adding Other Components You probably have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch...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 archive your TV doesn't have other audio/video components in addition to the documentation that don't connect to your HD...
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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 Connecting Option A: Connect ...
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 Connecting Option A: Connect ...
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... a Composite A/V cable for help selecting inputs. See page 6 for more about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from the HD DVR's Digital Audio Out jack to your A/V receiver's Digital Audio In jack. You can connect either cable to either of the slot. Refer to your HDTV... the Access Card slot on your HDTV. Alternately, you can use just the red and white ends of the HD DVR. To receive DIRECTV service, you must insert the card correctly and activate it will work if you 1 connect only one cable to the "Satellite In 1" jack, but it . ...
... a Composite A/V cable for help selecting inputs. See page 6 for more about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from the HD DVR's Digital Audio Out jack to your A/V receiver's Digital Audio In jack. You can connect either cable to either of the slot. Refer to your HDTV... the Access Card slot on your HDTV. Alternately, you can use just the red and white ends of the HD DVR. To receive DIRECTV service, you must insert the card correctly and activate it will work if you 1 connect only one cable to the "Satellite In 1" jack, but it . ...
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Chapter 1 The audio and video cables shown are examples only. Use the best connections available on page 10. 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. 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. 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. Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to a high-definition TV.