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... Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index...
... Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index...
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...exposed to qualified service personnel. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important ...of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the equipment. The wide blade or the third prong are...
...exposed to qualified service personnel. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important ...of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the equipment. The wide blade or the third prong are...
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... used . CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! IMPORTANT: Be sure not to reduce the risk of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your components from the power supply is required. CAUTION: To ...to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be placed on the front panel of your attention to the unit. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be located behind the small door on the apparatus....
... used . CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! IMPORTANT: Be sure not to reduce the risk of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your components from the power supply is required. CAUTION: To ...to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be placed on the front panel of your attention to the unit. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be located behind the small door on the apparatus....
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver.
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Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on directv.com to be logged into your account on the front...the - Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - If the problems persist, try one of the DIRECTV® Plus DVR. Help & Troubleshooting 109 If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Note that resetting your receiver twice ...or video, blank screen, or the system won't respond to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. On a computer, go to front panel button or remote control, try unplugging the power cord of it...
Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on directv.com to be logged into your account on the front...the - Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - If the problems persist, try one of the DIRECTV® Plus DVR. Help & Troubleshooting 109 If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Note that resetting your receiver twice ...or video, blank screen, or the system won't respond to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. On a computer, go to front panel button or remote control, try unplugging the power cord of it...
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... support the selected HD resolution from your TV is on the remote to work; see the progress bar again. - This may be acquired. The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you are both powered on the screen, progress freezes during download. Solution: - If snowy screen,...not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of equipment whose signal is displayed on your DIRECTV remote to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of the DIRECTV DVR and wait for instructions. 112 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE May happen if your TV. ...
... support the selected HD resolution from your TV is on the remote to work; see the progress bar again. - This may be acquired. The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you are both powered on the screen, progress freezes during download. Solution: - If snowy screen,...not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of equipment whose signal is displayed on your DIRECTV remote to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of the DIRECTV DVR and wait for instructions. 112 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE May happen if your TV. ...
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...VCR button on the VCR remote or on with either the remote or from the front panel. DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on your receiver's front panel to change the video source. - For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the... 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Possible Causes: - Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those...
...VCR button on the VCR remote or on with either the remote or from the front panel. DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on your receiver's front panel to change the video source. - For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the... 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Possible Causes: - Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those...
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Check your receiver are not powered on. - Solution: - Check that DIRECTV DVR and TV are other scheduled recordings. Check your TV screen. Possible Causes: - Read Chapter 6, "... subscribe to change video source. - Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front panel of the receiver. A scheduled recording may be about connecting your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - You may... Do List to the TV incorrectly. - Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver. - CHAPTER 7 -
Check your receiver are not powered on. - Solution: - Check that DIRECTV DVR and TV are other scheduled recordings. Check your TV screen. Possible Causes: - Read Chapter 6, "... subscribe to change video source. - Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front panel of the receiver. A scheduled recording may be about connecting your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - You may... Do List to the TV incorrectly. - Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver. - CHAPTER 7 -
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...applicable. - Possible Causes: - Your surround sound system may be out of the DIRECTV Receiver. Try replacing the cables between your receiver. 118 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the screen. Your TV may be a problem with Picture You can... also press MENU, press SELECT "Parental, Fav's & Setup", then select "System Setup." Solution: - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. The cables between ...
...applicable. - Possible Causes: - Your surround sound system may be out of the DIRECTV Receiver. Try replacing the cables between your receiver. 118 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the screen. Your TV may be a problem with Picture You can... also press MENU, press SELECT "Parental, Fav's & Setup", then select "System Setup." Solution: - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. The cables between ...
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... by changing the input to Caller ID service through your DIRECTV® Receiver. Possible Causes: - Press MENU select "Caller ID" and then select "Turn On Notices". - Help & Troubleshooting 119 5 6 7 8 Verify "MUTE" button not activated. - Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on Caller ID notification. You can also press MENU...
... by changing the input to Caller ID service through your DIRECTV® Receiver. Possible Causes: - Press MENU select "Caller ID" and then select "Turn On Notices". - Help & Troubleshooting 119 5 6 7 8 Verify "MUTE" button not activated. - Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on Caller ID notification. You can also press MENU...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS ........148 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR RECEIVER ...........156 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 163 147
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS ........148 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR RECEIVER ...........156 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 163 147
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 2. Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . With an optional RF remote you press the key, it cycles to the next ... the remote and this sensor is in progress. 7. It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillarbox). To get through all of the DIRECTV® Receiver. For future use. POWER - Turns your HDTV. 10. The infrared sensor picks up to access settings and services. 6. Displays the onscreen program...
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 2. Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . With an optional RF remote you press the key, it cycles to the next ... the remote and this sensor is in progress. 7. It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillarbox). To get through all of the DIRECTV® Receiver. For future use. POWER - Turns your HDTV. 10. The infrared sensor picks up to access settings and services. 6. Displays the onscreen program...
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels BACK PANEL: 1 23 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 150 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels BACK PANEL: 1 23 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 150 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... your satellite dish here. 3. Standard-Definition output. Use this digital audio connection for the best picture quality. 9. HDMI - USB - POWER - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect one line from your receiver. 12. S-VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - SATA - PHONE JACK - RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - Use this...
... your satellite dish here. 3. Standard-Definition output. Use this digital audio connection for the best picture quality. 9. HDMI - USB - POWER - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect one line from your receiver. 12. S-VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - SATA - PHONE JACK - RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - Use this...
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV Plus® DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel that are similar to the remote control, here are there just in case you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. Besides the buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are the other important items: 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 152 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV Plus® DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel that are similar to the remote control, here are there just in case you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. Besides the buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are the other important items: 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 152 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... the item highlighted. 8. Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is in progress. 7. Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . Brings up commands from the remote control. local weather and more! 9. For...info for a highlighted program or channel cell. 10. If you can place your DIRECTV Plus® DVR on the remote to indicate a recording is not used. DOOR PANEL - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Displays the onscreen program guide. 5. MENU - With an optional RF remote you...
... the item highlighted. 8. Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is in progress. 7. Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . Brings up commands from the remote control. local weather and more! 9. For...info for a highlighted program or channel cell. 10. If you can place your DIRECTV Plus® DVR on the remote to indicate a recording is not used. DOOR PANEL - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Displays the onscreen program guide. 5. MENU - With an optional RF remote you...
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels BACK PANEL: 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 154 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels BACK PANEL: 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 154 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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...You can use . Connect your phone service package includes it). 9. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to the DIRECTV Receiver using this jack. 4. Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to this digital audio connection for sound. 7. For future use the entire... line from your satellite dish here. 3. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect one line from your satellite dish here. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5.
...You can use . Connect your phone service package includes it). 9. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to the DIRECTV Receiver using this jack. 4. Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to this digital audio connection for sound. 7. For future use the entire... line from your satellite dish here. 3. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect one line from your satellite dish here. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5.
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... they are based on your preferences for viewing movies on TV. You will be either 4:3 or 16:9. Pressing the FORMAT button on the front panel of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) This section applies to see much of what the current resolution/format setting is.... 163 For HDTV broadcasts, the aspect ratio is 16:9-nearly twice as wide as crop, stretch or letter/pillar box, are tall. The DIRECTV HD Receiver lets you know what is , not coincidentally, more like the shape of screen formats to make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote...
... they are based on your preferences for viewing movies on TV. You will be either 4:3 or 16:9. Pressing the FORMAT button on the front panel of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) This section applies to see much of what the current resolution/format setting is.... 163 For HDTV broadcasts, the aspect ratio is 16:9-nearly twice as wide as crop, stretch or letter/pillar box, are tall. The DIRECTV HD Receiver lets you know what is , not coincidentally, more like the shape of screen formats to make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote...