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...nearly all onscreen menus the same simple way. Highlight... other functions vary - other functions vary - in the shaded areas above operate your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, or can always press EXIT to return to video. You can be programmed to complete installation. Slide the cover back on page 30. See... "Programming Your Remote Control" on to function with your TV and DIRECTV Plus HD DVR on and off NUMBER KEYS & DASH Tune to fast-forward or rewind at each end. 3. TV INPUT Changes the "source" - SELECT ...
...nearly all onscreen menus the same simple way. Highlight... other functions vary - other functions vary - in the shaded areas above operate your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, or can always press EXIT to return to video. You can be programmed to complete installation. Slide the cover back on page 30. See... "Programming Your Remote Control" on to function with your TV and DIRECTV Plus HD DVR on and off NUMBER KEYS & DASH Tune to fast-forward or rewind at each end. 3. TV INPUT Changes the "source" - SELECT ...
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...) Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13) Unplug this product is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT! A polarized plug has two blades with one wider IMPORTANT: Be sure not to avoid injury from being walked... SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 2) Keep these instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not ...
...) Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13) Unplug this product is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT! A polarized plug has two blades with one wider IMPORTANT: Be sure not to avoid injury from being walked... SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 2) Keep these instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not ...
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...want to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver. TIP • CAUTION: Avoid moisture to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; The DIRECTV Receiver should not be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before continuing For your information: The identification ...cables. • The only way to disconnect the the DIRECTV Receiver from fluctuations in the DIRECTV Receiver (other than down the middle once connected. Also, do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into the wall outlet. Refer also to the 810-2...
...want to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver. TIP • CAUTION: Avoid moisture to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; The DIRECTV Receiver should not be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before continuing For your information: The identification ...cables. • The only way to disconnect the the DIRECTV Receiver from fluctuations in the DIRECTV Receiver (other than down the middle once connected. Also, do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into the wall outlet. Refer also to the 810-2...
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... Contents Getting Started 1 Welcome...2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR...2 What You Can Watch...3 Equipment You'll Need ...3 DVR Service ...3 Installation & Activation...3 Package Contents ...4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel ...4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel...6 What's On 9 Watching TV ...11 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV 12 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV 13 The Channel...
... Contents Getting Started 1 Welcome...2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR...2 What You Can Watch...3 Equipment You'll Need ...3 DVR Service ...3 Installation & Activation...3 Package Contents ...4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel ...4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel...6 What's On 9 Watching TV ...11 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV 12 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV 13 The Channel...
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More Info 39 Troubleshooting ...40 System Upgrades ...40 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR or TV Problems 41 Recorded TV Troubleshooting ...45 Remote Control Problems...48 Running the System Test...49 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Who is Covered? .........52 Before Requesting Repair Service...52 To Get Warranty Service...52 To Get Out-of-Warranty Service...52 Product Information...54 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits 55 Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Today 56 FCC Customer Information ...57 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 60 vii
More Info 39 Troubleshooting ...40 System Upgrades ...40 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR or TV Problems 41 Recorded TV Troubleshooting ...45 Remote Control Problems...48 Running the System Test...49 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Who is Covered? .........52 Before Requesting Repair Service...52 To Get Warranty Service...52 To Get Out-of-Warranty Service...52 Product Information...54 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits 55 Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Today 56 FCC Customer Information ...57 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 60 vii
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Appendix A: Installation 63 Before You Begin...64 Hardware Reference ...64 Cables & Connections ...65 Choose Your Setup...67 Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR 67 Making the Video Connections ...68 Making the Audio Connections ...70 Making the Basic Connections ...72 Guided Setup ...74 HDTV Settings in Guided Setup...74 Now, let us lead the way...75 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service...75 Programming Your Remote Control ...76 Factory Defaults...76 Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 77 viii
Appendix A: Installation 63 Before You Begin...64 Hardware Reference ...64 Cables & Connections ...65 Choose Your Setup...67 Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR 67 Making the Video Connections ...68 Making the Audio Connections ...70 Making the Basic Connections ...72 Guided Setup ...74 HDTV Settings in Guided Setup...74 Now, let us lead the way...75 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service...75 Programming Your Remote Control ...76 Factory Defaults...76 Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 77 viii
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Chapter 1 2 Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 3 Installation & Activation 4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 6 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel Getting Started
Chapter 1 2 Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 3 Installation & Activation 4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 6 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel Getting Started
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...over 30 premium movie channels, with your desired name, title or keywords. For information and pricing regarding programming, DVR service and HD Access Fee, please visit directv.com. 2 • *Actual recording capacity varies based on live sports, concerts and specials, even Pay ...offers everything you record up to receive HD programming. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Land-based phone line required. About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is a high-definition, digital video recorder, that most features ...
...over 30 premium movie channels, with your desired name, title or keywords. For information and pricing regarding programming, DVR service and HD Access Fee, please visit directv.com. 2 • *Actual recording capacity varies based on live sports, concerts and specials, even Pay ...offers everything you record up to receive HD programming. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Land-based phone line required. About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is a high-definition, digital video recorder, that most features ...
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...in your area, available via satellite, including local channels if offered in your area (DIRECTV service subscription required). Local digital TV channels, including any local HD broadcasts shown in addition to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor) A 5 LNB Multi...-Satellite dish antenna-MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible DVR Service Digital video recording capabilities are only fully functional with a land-based...
...in your area, available via satellite, including local channels if offered in your area (DIRECTV service subscription required). Local digital TV channels, including any local HD broadcasts shown in addition to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor) A 5 LNB Multi...-Satellite dish antenna-MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible DVR Service Digital video recording capabilities are only fully functional with a land-based...
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...Component video cable (YPbPr) Phone cord User guide Remote control & batteries Power cord Access card (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs) DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 1 2 3 456 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - ...Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - For future use. 2) POWER - Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Package Contents The following items are included with your...
...Component video cable (YPbPr) Phone cord User guide Remote control & batteries Power cord Access card (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs) DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 1 2 3 456 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - ...Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - For future use. 2) POWER - Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Package Contents The following items are included with your...
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... - Selects the item highlighted. 9) LIGHT RING - 12 blue lights indicate the current state of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. The RES key switches the output resolution of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - Lights indicate the current resolution ... key, it cycles to the next available resolution: 480p, 480i, 720p and 1080i. 13) RESOLUTION INDICATORS - Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot. 5 6) RECORD -
... - Selects the item highlighted. 9) LIGHT RING - 12 blue lights indicate the current state of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. The RES key switches the output resolution of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - Lights indicate the current resolution ... key, it cycles to the next available resolution: 480p, 480i, 720p and 1080i. 13) RESOLUTION INDICATORS - Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot. 5 6) RECORD -
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...definition TV, better than VID- Provides the best picture quality for details.) 2) SATELLITE IN 2 - Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a second LNB on the satellite dish antenna, giving you probably won't use all the connections. Provides good HD picture quality, ... along with a single satellite input. (SWM support may look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to work with a digital audio connection or AUDIO (L/R red/white) jacks. 6 The Rear Panel may require a software upgrade. YPbPr carries only picture...
...definition TV, better than VID- Provides the best picture quality for details.) 2) SATELLITE IN 2 - Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a second LNB on the satellite dish antenna, giving you probably won't use all the connections. Provides good HD picture quality, ... along with a single satellite input. (SWM support may look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to work with a digital audio connection or AUDIO (L/R red/white) jacks. 6 The Rear Panel may require a software upgrade. YPbPr carries only picture...
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... VIDEO connection. 6) AUDIO (R-Red and L-White) - Please ensure your equipment is compatible prior to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 14) AC POWER INLET - We require a landbased telephone connection to connection.) 13) PHONE - Connect the second RCA-...7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) - You can access your Music & Photos from power spikes. 7 Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to safeguard your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR from your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note: This socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. We recommend you 're done!...
... VIDEO connection. 6) AUDIO (R-Red and L-White) - Please ensure your equipment is compatible prior to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 14) AC POWER INLET - We require a landbased telephone connection to connection.) 13) PHONE - Connect the second RCA-...7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) - You can access your Music & Photos from power spikes. 7 Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to safeguard your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR from your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note: This socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. We recommend you 're done!...
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... you can back up to the beginning (up to identify the current state (e.g., playing, paused, fast forward, etc.). 12 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR saves programs to control your viewing time. Pressing FFWD or REWIND multiple times lets you increment the speed at which...
... you can back up to the beginning (up to identify the current state (e.g., playing, paused, fast forward, etc.). 12 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR saves programs to control your viewing time. Pressing FFWD or REWIND multiple times lets you increment the speed at which...
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... times. Bookmarks: "Bookmarks" are for live TV. For screens with live TV. To return to move forward, or the REWIND key to live TV. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can be deleted by pressing PAUSE, then the DASH key. You can jump to Bookmarks by pressing PAUSE...
... times. Bookmarks: "Bookmarks" are for live TV. For screens with live TV. To return to move forward, or the REWIND key to live TV. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can be deleted by pressing PAUSE, then the DASH key. You can jump to Bookmarks by pressing PAUSE...
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... because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team's playoff game because you to record as you know it 's on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will be notified of which recording to cancel. Follow the onscreen instructions to set record options for you had to record and your schedule...
... because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team's playoff game because you to record as you know it 's on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will be notified of which recording to cancel. Follow the onscreen instructions to set record options for you had to record and your schedule...
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... following record options: • For all episodes of the program). • For programs with multiple episodes, you 've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, then select a recorded program from the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to save the recorded program. stop times (for recording. • Pressing...
... following record options: • For all episodes of the program). • For programs with multiple episodes, you 've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, then select a recorded program from the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to save the recorded program. stop times (for recording. • Pressing...
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The features in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you customize, adjust and keep track of your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you with the Guide. Info & Test: The System Info option lets you directly to a new screen. Using the Menu Press ... at any time. Satellite: This option is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to easily access DIRECTV features. Setup The Setup item in the Menu change as needed to help topics and Frequently Asked Questions. Help The Help item in the Menu...
The features in the Menu displays the Setup screen, where you customize, adjust and keep track of your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you with the Guide. Info & Test: The System Info option lets you directly to a new screen. Using the Menu Press ... at any time. Satellite: This option is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to easily access DIRECTV features. Setup The Setup item in the Menu change as needed to help topics and Frequently Asked Questions. Help The Help item in the Menu...
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... appears in the left -front, center, right- 29 Once the program is over Live TV when the current program has alternate audio. Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is 5.1 Audio? To change the default audio, from the Menu, select Audio Options, then select the audio track you prefer. The audio ...change the channel, the audio will change back to the Playlist screen, where you can view and edit the list of recorded programs and see DIRECTV Showcases of special programming. (See "The Playlist" on Page 22) Audio Options What is capable of reproducing 5.1-encoded audio: five discrete channels of...
... appears in the left -front, center, right- 29 Once the program is over Live TV when the current program has alternate audio. Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is 5.1 Audio? To change the default audio, from the Menu, select Audio Options, then select the audio track you prefer. The audio ...change the channel, the audio will change back to the Playlist screen, where you can view and edit the list of recorded programs and see DIRECTV Showcases of special programming. (See "The Playlist" on Page 22) Audio Options What is capable of reproducing 5.1-encoded audio: five discrete channels of...
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...degree imaging and sonic excitement of Dolby Laboratories. Note 30 * Manufactured under license from the following options: On: Turns on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is only available via HDMI or optical outputs. Off: Select this high-quality audio standard are trademarks of a real theater. To... follow the onscreen instructions and select from Dolby Laboratories. The result, when your remote to live TV. Programs using Dolby Digital for DIRECTV programming. Select Audio in the Channel Banner (see page 15) and Guide (see page 17). Category Sort This feature lets you ...
...degree imaging and sonic excitement of Dolby Laboratories. Note 30 * Manufactured under license from the following options: On: Turns on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is only available via HDMI or optical outputs. Off: Select this high-quality audio standard are trademarks of a real theater. To... follow the onscreen instructions and select from Dolby Laboratories. The result, when your remote to live TV. Programs using Dolby Digital for DIRECTV programming. Select Audio in the Channel Banner (see page 15) and Guide (see page 17). Category Sort This feature lets you ...