System Manual
Page 5
..., DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! Now that you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to recording your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. We'll take...
..., DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! Now that you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to recording your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. We'll take...
System Manual
Page 10
... safe and optimal use this unit. The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into... the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying this apparatus near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
... safe and optimal use this unit. The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into... the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying this apparatus near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
System Manual
Page 11
... apparatus. The apparatus shall not be used is provided to the 810-2 which are incorrectly replaced. •For your DIRECTV® Receiver before you apply power to the point of cable entry as vases, shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to...of the metal structure of the dish antenna. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector to remove the power cord. Note to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from the power supply is danger of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by connecting all ...
... apparatus. The apparatus shall not be used is provided to the 810-2 which are incorrectly replaced. •For your DIRECTV® Receiver before you apply power to the point of cable entry as vases, shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to...of the metal structure of the dish antenna. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector to remove the power cord. Note to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from the power supply is danger of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by connecting all ...
System Manual
Page 14
... be replaced. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that particular piece... of the remote flashes. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system)....
... be replaced. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that particular piece... of the remote flashes. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system)....
System Manual
Page 94
...order, with three cables for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You will need to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all of TVs and auxiliary equipment, it is also found on your TV...the video and audio outputs on older auxiliary equipment. - You will need to each list. HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface, one connector per receiver) provides high quality digital audio and is impossible to fully describe all the other equipment such as a TV or VCR) to connect audio ...
...order, with three cables for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You will need to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all of TVs and auxiliary equipment, it is also found on your TV...the video and audio outputs on older auxiliary equipment. - You will need to each list. HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface, one connector per receiver) provides high quality digital audio and is impossible to fully describe all the other equipment such as a TV or VCR) to connect audio ...
System Manual
Page 109
... frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel button or remote control, try unplugging the power cord of these: - DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15 seconds, then plug it . Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - If you...your program guide data. Running the System Test (at the end of the DIRECTV® Plus DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of this process....
... frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel button or remote control, try unplugging the power cord of these: - DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15 seconds, then plug it . Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - If you...your program guide data. Running the System Test (at the end of the DIRECTV® Plus DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of this process....
System Manual
Page 110
...that you have not purchased or that is not in reception for solutions. To resolve this error, call Customer Service at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. The message at right shows an example of what causes the onscreen message to display, while the second ... on the right. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in to AC power to receive any updates. Your receiver must be times when you may be plugged in parentheses. Go to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Your reception should return to normal ...
...that you have not purchased or that is not in reception for solutions. To resolve this error, call Customer Service at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. The message at right shows an example of what causes the onscreen message to display, while the second ... on the right. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in to AC power to receive any updates. Your receiver must be times when you may be plugged in parentheses. Go to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Your reception should return to normal ...
System Manual
Page 112
... see Chapter 6, "System Setup, Remote Control" for program guide information to view. - Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are both powered on your DIRECTV remote to work; The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you are not powered on. - This may not support the selected HD resolution from your satellite dish isn't adjusted...
... see Chapter 6, "System Setup, Remote Control" for program guide information to view. - Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are both powered on your DIRECTV remote to work; The DIRECTV® Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you are not powered on. - This may not support the selected HD resolution from your satellite dish isn't adjusted...
System Manual
Page 113
... equipment connected to change the video source. - DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on the front panel of the receiver: • Verify power cord is blocking the IR sensor. - Wall outlet does not have power. CHAPTER 7 - If receiver does not respond to receiver. - Remote batteries are dead. - If problems persist...
... equipment connected to change the video source. - DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on the front panel of the receiver: • Verify power cord is blocking the IR sensor. - Wall outlet does not have power. CHAPTER 7 - If receiver does not respond to receiver. - Remote batteries are dead. - If problems persist...
System Manual
Page 114
... appliances or electronics are active, turn receiver back on and enter your DIRECTV® Receiver back on . - Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to a power surge. - You may have been activated on the power strip OR unplug and plug back in your DIRECTV® Receiver. Check the circuit breakers in (not all power strips have blown a circuit breaker...
... appliances or electronics are active, turn receiver back on and enter your DIRECTV® Receiver back on . - Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to a power surge. - You may have been activated on the power strip OR unplug and plug back in your DIRECTV® Receiver. Check the circuit breakers in (not all power strips have blown a circuit breaker...
System Manual
Page 115
... hooked up to change video source. - Check that is changing channels to see if you don't subscribe to a channel that DIRECTV DVR and TV are not powered on the front panel of the receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Possible Causes: - Check your TV screen. A scheduled recording...
... hooked up to change video source. - Check that is changing channels to see if you don't subscribe to a channel that DIRECTV DVR and TV are not powered on the front panel of the receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Possible Causes: - Check your TV screen. A scheduled recording...
System Manual
Page 129
... needed Dedicated Technical Support 24-hour a day Power surge related repairs including those caused by lightning Unlimited dish antenna alignments Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout Replacement of mind and comprehensive support to ensure that you affordable peace of defective receiver equipment your family enjoy nonstop DIRECTV® entertainment. Warranty & Other Information 129...
... needed Dedicated Technical Support 24-hour a day Power surge related repairs including those caused by lightning Unlimited dish antenna alignments Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout Replacement of mind and comprehensive support to ensure that you affordable peace of defective receiver equipment your family enjoy nonstop DIRECTV® entertainment. Warranty & Other Information 129...
System Manual
Page 132
...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. 132 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The user may be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in interference to...This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the DIRECTV Receiver is likely to result in a particular installation. This equipment complies with Class B limits may find the following measures: • Reorient or ...
...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. 132 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The user may be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in interference to...This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the DIRECTV Receiver is likely to result in a particular installation. This equipment complies with Class B limits may find the following measures: • Reorient or ...
System Manual
Page 134
...telephone company or a qualified installer. FCC Customer Information If trouble is experienced with this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm equipment. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the... installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to AC power sources. 134 DIRECTV...
...telephone company or a qualified installer. FCC Customer Information If trouble is experienced with this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm equipment. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the... installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to AC power sources. 134 DIRECTV...
System Manual
Page 149
... models). It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillarbox). See Appendix 3 for your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote to 200 feet away. 4. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . Brings up commands from the remote control. DOOR / PANEL, ACCESS CARD - The infrared sensor...
... models). It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillarbox). See Appendix 3 for your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote to 200 feet away. 4. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . Brings up commands from the remote control. DOOR / PANEL, ACCESS CARD - The infrared sensor...
System Manual
Page 151
... component video cables (green, blue, red) and use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. PHONE JACK - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. Use this connector to add an external hard drive to function.... 151 USB - Use this digital audio connection for analog audio out. 6. Connect your receiver. 12. You can use . USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- HDMI - POWER - SATELLITE IN 2 - A Standard-Definition video output. 4. Use this satellite in at...
... component video cables (green, blue, red) and use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. PHONE JACK - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. Use this connector to add an external hard drive to function.... 151 USB - Use this digital audio connection for analog audio out. 6. Connect your receiver. 12. You can use . USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- HDMI - POWER - SATELLITE IN 2 - A Standard-Definition video output. 4. Use this satellite in at...
System Manual
Page 153
... The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. 153 Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - POWER - Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . REMOTE SENSOR - This button ...lights orange to let you can place your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque ...
... The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. 153 Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - POWER - Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . REMOTE SENSOR - This button ...lights orange to let you can place your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque ...
System Manual
Page 155
Connect one line from your satellite dish here. 3. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - POWER - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this satellite in at all times ... or DVD player/burner. 8. USB - Standard-Definition output. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Use this jack. 4. Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. For future use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red) to the DIRECTV Receiver using this digital audio connection for sound. 7. SATELLITE IN 2 -...
Connect one line from your satellite dish here. 3. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - POWER - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this satellite in at all times ... or DVD player/burner. 8. USB - Standard-Definition output. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Use this jack. 4. Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. For future use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red) to the DIRECTV Receiver using this digital audio connection for sound. 7. SATELLITE IN 2 -...
System Manual
Page 157
...Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157 The Internet Connection Kit ... to all of a Broadband DECA similar to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; Your professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect...
...Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157 The Internet Connection Kit ... to all of a Broadband DECA similar to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; Your professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect...
System Manual
Page 172
... spending - 47 unlocking - 44 Passcode - 42, 43, 44 Pausing - 16 Pay Per View - 24, 57 172 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PC - 31, 72, 85 Phone Connection - 93 Photos - 31, 85-87 Playlist (see My Playlist) Power - 10, 11, 14, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 129, 149, 150, 151, 153, 155... - 63 Remote Control - 14-16, 103, back cover advanced setups - 104 buttons - 14 IR/RF setup - 104 modes - 14, 104 problems - 124 program remote - 103 receiver mode - 104 Remote Recording - 72 Repair - 11, 126, 127, 128, 129, 134, 144
... spending - 47 unlocking - 44 Passcode - 42, 43, 44 Pausing - 16 Pay Per View - 24, 57 172 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PC - 31, 72, 85 Phone Connection - 93 Photos - 31, 85-87 Playlist (see My Playlist) Power - 10, 11, 14, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 129, 149, 150, 151, 153, 155... - 63 Remote Control - 14-16, 103, back cover advanced setups - 104 buttons - 14 IR/RF setup - 104 modes - 14, 104 problems - 124 program remote - 103 receiver mode - 104 Remote Recording - 72 Repair - 11, 126, 127, 128, 129, 134, 144