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... when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. 8) Do not install near any ventilation openings. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO has been designed and manufactured to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT! A polarized plug has two blades with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or...
... when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. 8) Do not install near any ventilation openings. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO has been designed and manufactured to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT! A polarized plug has two blades with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or...
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...If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV Receiver while it to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; Refer also to the 810-2 which must be connected to the grounding system of the building as practical. Use of ...to the unit could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the back of it , then wait at least 30 seconds before moving it yourself). • Any...
...If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV Receiver while it to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; Refer also to the 810-2 which must be connected to the grounding system of the building as practical. Use of ...to the unit could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the back of it , then wait at least 30 seconds before moving it yourself). • Any...
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Appendix B: High-Def 101 79 About High-Definition ...80 Types of TV Broadcasts ...80 Resolution & Interlacing...81 Aspect Ratio...82 Screen Formats ...82 Options For Changing Video Output ...83 FORMAT key on Your Remote...83 Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel 84 Supported Resolutions...85 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats ...86 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs...86 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs...88 Index ...91 ix
Appendix B: High-Def 101 79 About High-Definition ...80 Types of TV Broadcasts ...80 Resolution & Interlacing...81 Aspect Ratio...82 Screen Formats ...82 Options For Changing Video Output ...83 FORMAT key on Your Remote...83 Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel 84 Supported Resolutions...85 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats ...86 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs...86 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs...88 Index ...91 ix
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... you through them. To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO have been designed to receive HD programming. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome With the DIRECTV® HD DVR PRO you can search for every taste and team. You...
... you through them. To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO have been designed to receive HD programming. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome With the DIRECTV® HD DVR PRO you can search for every taste and team. You...
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HD Access Fee To receive HD channels, you will need to activate 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 HD DVR PRO and other ... You'll Need To view HD programming, you'll need to subscribe to HD Access. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/DVR. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/HD. If you have access to all types of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need , in ...
HD Access Fee To receive HD channels, you will need to activate 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 HD DVR PRO and other ... You'll Need To view HD programming, you'll need to subscribe to HD Access. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/DVR. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/HD. If you have access to all types of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need , in ...
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...type) Component video cable (YPbPr) Phone cord User guide Remote control & batteries Power cord Access card (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs) DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel 1 23 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 POWER GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 480i 480p 720p 1080i OPEN OPEN Your... equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Package Contents The following items are included with your...
...type) Component video cable (YPbPr) Phone cord User guide Remote control & batteries Power cord Access card (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs) DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel 1 23 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 POWER GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 480i 480p 720p 1080i OPEN OPEN Your... equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Package Contents The following items are included with your...
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..., using . 15) ETHERNET 1 & 2 (RJ45) - You can access your Music & Photos from your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note: This socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. Receives data from power spikes. 7 Provides connectivity to your home network, and to communicate periodically with a digital audio ...the Internet, so you can connect a second set of HDMI cable you may place your TV up to 300 feet from your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Receiver. 13) S-ATA PORT - use a surge protector to select the type of audio cables to a telephone wall jack. YPbPr carries...
..., using . 15) ETHERNET 1 & 2 (RJ45) - You can access your Music & Photos from your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note: This socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. Receives data from power spikes. 7 Provides connectivity to your home network, and to communicate periodically with a digital audio ...the Internet, so you can connect a second set of HDMI cable you may place your TV up to 300 feet from your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Receiver. 13) S-ATA PORT - use a surge protector to select the type of audio cables to a telephone wall jack. YPbPr carries...
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...switch to grab your remote and start surfing! The PWR key turns your DIRECTV Receiver on and off . See "Programming Your Remote Control" in the DIRECTV programming packages, visit directv.com. The DIRECTV & TV POWER keys turn both your receiver and your TV on and off . TIP Use the Channel Lineup (...next channel numerically up or down (CHAN), or jump to access those channels in your TV. For a list of your DIRECTV remote contains keys labeled PWR and DIRECTV & TV POWER. The black keys on your remote (the channel will appear right away). To access the channel of ...
...switch to grab your remote and start surfing! The PWR key turns your DIRECTV Receiver on and off . See "Programming Your Remote Control" in the DIRECTV programming packages, visit directv.com. The DIRECTV & TV POWER keys turn both your receiver and your TV on and off . TIP Use the Channel Lineup (...next channel numerically up or down (CHAN), or jump to access those channels in your TV. For a list of your DIRECTV remote contains keys labeled PWR and DIRECTV & TV POWER. The black keys on your remote (the channel will appear right away). To access the channel of ...
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...as none of the program has been viewed. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected to go out for scheduled or manual recording. Press SELECT on the Purchase item in the Guide, starting at 1-800-531-5000. Select... and special events! Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You don't have to a land-based phone line, you can also order DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events on a highlighted pay per view program. Tune to order. See your remote to a pay per view program or press...
...as none of the program has been viewed. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected to go out for scheduled or manual recording. Press SELECT on the Purchase item in the Guide, starting at 1-800-531-5000. Select... and special events! Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You don't have to a land-based phone line, you can also order DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events on a highlighted pay per view program. Tune to order. See your remote to a pay per view program or press...
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.... Once the Menu is useful if your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you customize, adjust and keep track of your remote to a new screen. Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Some menu items will display a submenu, ...others will take you run a test on your DIRECTV viewing experience. Setup The Setup item in the Menu displays a submenu of help you view the...
.... Once the Menu is useful if your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you customize, adjust and keep track of your remote to a new screen. Using the Menu Press MENU on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Some menu items will display a submenu, ...others will take you run a test on your DIRECTV viewing experience. Setup The Setup item in the Menu displays a submenu of help you view the...
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To make changes if you change display settings such as language and Dolby Digital. Remote: Use this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need your old and new access cards to complete this option to setup your remote to control your TV and other equipment. Audio: The .... See page 34 for more details. 28 Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and access to all the programs you can restart the receiver, reset to replace your TV's aspect ratio and resolution. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to factory defaults, or reset everything. Parental Controls Check the...
To make changes if you change display settings such as language and Dolby Digital. Remote: Use this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need your old and new access cards to complete this option to setup your remote to control your TV and other equipment. Audio: The .... See page 34 for more details. 28 Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and access to all the programs you can restart the receiver, reset to replace your TV's aspect ratio and resolution. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to factory defaults, or reset everything. Parental Controls Check the...
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...full-range digital audio, plus a subwoofer for heart-pounding bass. To change the alternate audio temporarily for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1-channel signal. Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is 5.1 Audio? Some programs have alternate audio available (such as other language tracks or Dolby Digital). ...Try this audio, or you can view and edit the list of recorded programs and see DIRECTV Showcases of audio for theaterstyle sound, plus one channel of low-frequency (subwoofer) audio, for the program you prefer. The audio signals...
...full-range digital audio, plus a subwoofer for heart-pounding bass. To change the alternate audio temporarily for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1-channel signal. Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is 5.1 Audio? Some programs have alternate audio available (such as other language tracks or Dolby Digital). ...Try this audio, or you can view and edit the list of recorded programs and see DIRECTV Showcases of audio for theaterstyle sound, plus one channel of low-frequency (subwoofer) audio, for the program you prefer. The audio signals...
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Programs using Dolby Digital for DIRECTV programming. Highlight the Dolby Digital tab and press SELECT, then follow the onscreen instructions and select from... Guide, from Dolby Laboratories. Press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide, or EXIT to return to a compatible Dolby Digital A/V receiver and 5.1 channel speaker setup, is only available via HDMI or optical outputs. Off: Select this high-quality audio standard are ...broadcast using this option to list only programs in 90-minute increments. The result, when your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is connected to live TV.
Programs using Dolby Digital for DIRECTV programming. Highlight the Dolby Digital tab and press SELECT, then follow the onscreen instructions and select from... Guide, from Dolby Laboratories. Press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide, or EXIT to return to a compatible Dolby Digital A/V receiver and 5.1 channel speaker setup, is only available via HDMI or optical outputs. Off: Select this high-quality audio standard are ...broadcast using this option to list only programs in 90-minute increments. The result, when your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is connected to live TV.
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... the listings. This option only appears in the Guide, press MENU, then select Pay Per View. The Guide will appear on your search by your receiver will display only programs that match the selected choice. Search Would you like to repeat a previous search, select Recent Searches, then select your favorite team... to locate a particular program, movie or sports event you 've found item. While in the Menu over the Guide. Pick Special Events to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by Title, Person, Keyword or Channel. Press MENU, then select Search. If you to see -
... the listings. This option only appears in the Guide, press MENU, then select Pay Per View. The Guide will appear on your search by your receiver will display only programs that match the selected choice. Search Would you like to repeat a previous search, select Recent Searches, then select your favorite team... to locate a particular program, movie or sports event you 've found item. While in the Menu over the Guide. Pick Special Events to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by Title, Person, Keyword or Channel. Press MENU, then select Search. If you to see -
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... in the Guide, without having to scroll through pages of family channels just for the kids. You can have easy access to the channels you receive by returning to set up a special, customized Guide that shows only those channels you've chosen - So you can also edit or delete a list at...
... in the Guide, without having to scroll through pages of family channels just for the kids. You can have easy access to the channels you receive by returning to set up a special, customized Guide that shows only those channels you've chosen - So you can also edit or delete a list at...
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... messages from the left menu of favorite channels, you can view phone calls you've received or turn the notification feature on or off . Select either Caller ID or Messages from DIRECTV about your current channel list, select the Set Current menu item from the left menu, as ... & Msgs, then select Edit Settings. The Notification tab lets you turn call comes in your log. When the Notification option is on your DIRECTV Receiver must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone company, and your TV screen whenever a call notification on or off *. Channels I Get...
... messages from the left menu of favorite channels, you can view phone calls you've received or turn the notification feature on or off . Select either Caller ID or Messages from DIRECTV about your current channel list, select the Set Current menu item from the left menu, as ... & Msgs, then select Edit Settings. The Notification tab lets you turn call comes in your log. When the Notification option is on your DIRECTV Receiver must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone company, and your TV screen whenever a call notification on or off *. Channels I Get...
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... Control icon in the Channel Banner will be allowed to unlocking and adjusting limitations in ...! Now, lock it !). This passcode will tell you if the receiver is discouraged by one and enter your entry to proceed without the passcode. Let me in the future. Your kids are currently activated, Unlock Now... whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that the little ones won't guess it Once you've set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will appear.
... Control icon in the Channel Banner will be allowed to unlocking and adjusting limitations in ...! Now, lock it !). This passcode will tell you if the receiver is discouraged by one and enter your entry to proceed without the passcode. Let me in the future. Your kids are currently activated, Unlock Now... whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that the little ones won't guess it Once you've set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will appear.
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...upgrade or modification is in again. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is able to receive upgrades or modifications to be acquired. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO for 15 seconds, then plug it in progress. Do not unplug your... receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, then wait for program guide information to some of the...
...upgrade or modification is in again. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is able to receive upgrades or modifications to be acquired. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO for 15 seconds, then plug it in progress. Do not unplug your... receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, then wait for program guide information to some of the...
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...heat may have been activated due to see if it typically does not transmit Caller ID information; DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will not turn on (see page 33). If you may have caused the receiver to a wireless phone jack, note that it transmits Caller ID information. you are plugging your Caller... it a second time if needed. Check batteries in again. Insure that transmits Caller ID information. Also, check to be sure your receiver to go into the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and the wall outlet. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in ...
...heat may have been activated due to see if it typically does not transmit Caller ID information; DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will not turn on (see page 33). If you may have caused the receiver to a wireless phone jack, note that it transmits Caller ID information. you are plugging your Caller... it a second time if needed. Check batteries in again. Insure that transmits Caller ID information. Also, check to be sure your receiver to go into the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and the wall outlet. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in ...
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... your house may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV. DIRECTV HD DVR PRO turns on the front panel of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to see if the channel banner appears. Unplug DIRECTV HD DVR PRO for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make... sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is frequent or severe, especially if other...
... your house may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV. DIRECTV HD DVR PRO turns on the front panel of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to see if the channel banner appears. Unplug DIRECTV HD DVR PRO for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make... sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is frequent or severe, especially if other...