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...provided by choosing only the channels you want to watch - back up to 100 hours of mind about what to watch - The DIRECTV Plus® DVR delivers access to a sophisticated range of • On-Screen Caller ID†† • S-Video, Composite, your favorite shows...day or time. Pause and rewind live TV for illustrative purposes only. plus all the convenience of television. Also • Parental locks/controls access favorite scenes in record, manual record advance. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of a digital video recorder. Image for up to...
...provided by choosing only the channels you want to watch - back up to 100 hours of mind about what to watch - The DIRECTV Plus® DVR delivers access to a sophisticated range of • On-Screen Caller ID†† • S-Video, Composite, your favorite shows...day or time. Pause and rewind live TV for illustrative purposes only. plus all the convenience of television. Also • Parental locks/controls access favorite scenes in record, manual record advance. DIRECTV PLUS® DVR Meet the future of a digital video recorder. Image for up to...
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...Record up where you must have your favorite shows - SERIES LINK™ Automatically record episodes of these DIRECTV Plus® DVR features: ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE® View DIRECTV® channels - even if the day or time changes. GENERAL Product Model Brand Name Warranty Receiver ...Width Height Depth Weight Carton Tuners Width Height Depth Weight Satellite R16 DIRECTV DIRECTV Plus® DVR Limited 90 day (See User's Guide) 15" (max.) 2.75" (max.) 11" (max.) 7.4 lbs. 19.95" 5.75...
...Record up where you must have your favorite shows - SERIES LINK™ Automatically record episodes of these DIRECTV Plus® DVR features: ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE® View DIRECTV® channels - even if the day or time changes. GENERAL Product Model Brand Name Warranty Receiver ...Width Height Depth Weight Carton Tuners Width Height Depth Weight Satellite R16 DIRECTV DIRECTV Plus® DVR Limited 90 day (See User's Guide) 15" (max.) 2.75" (max.) 11" (max.) 7.4 lbs. 19.95" 5.75...
User Guide
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Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Also, ...or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • CAUTION: Avoid moisture to place your DIRECTV Receiver near water (for replacement of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). WARNING To ... cord from being walked on top of electric shock, do not expose this product to qualified service personnel. The DIRECTV Receiver should , however, be used at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over...
Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus DVR has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Also, ...or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • CAUTION: Avoid moisture to place your DIRECTV Receiver near water (for replacement of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). WARNING To ... cord from being walked on top of electric shock, do not expose this product to qualified service personnel. The DIRECTV Receiver should , however, be used at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over...
User Guide
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.... the vent slots on a carpet or other than down the middle once connected. never attempt to articles 810 and 820 of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into the wall outlet. Opening or removing covers may also void your power supply. Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is to ...the AC power supply. The DIRECTV Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the unit. Refer also to the 810-2 which must be easily accessible. • CAUTION:...
.... the vent slots on a carpet or other than down the middle once connected. never attempt to articles 810 and 820 of a DIRECTV Plus DVR into the wall outlet. Opening or removing covers may also void your power supply. Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is to ...the AC power supply. The DIRECTV Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the unit. Refer also to the 810-2 which must be easily accessible. • CAUTION:...
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Contents iv Getting Started Welcome ...2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR...2 Making the Right Connections...3 Getting Familiar ...4 What's On Watching TV ...11 The Guide ...17 The Mini Guide...19 Recording Programs...20 Pay Per View...23 The Playlist ...24 The Menu Using the Menu...28 Settings ...28 Audio Options...30 Category Sort ...32 Pay Per View...32 Search ...33 Favorites ...34 Caller ID & Messages ...35 Parental Controls ...36 Menu Features for Recording...40
Contents iv Getting Started Welcome ...2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR...2 Making the Right Connections...3 Getting Familiar ...4 What's On Watching TV ...11 The Guide ...17 The Mini Guide...19 Recording Programs...20 Pay Per View...23 The Playlist ...24 The Menu Using the Menu...28 Settings ...28 Audio Options...30 Category Sort ...32 Pay Per View...32 Search ...33 Favorites ...34 Caller ID & Messages ...35 Parental Controls ...36 Menu Features for Recording...40
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Installation Hardware Reference...60 Choose Your Setup ...62 Guided Setup & Activation ...70 Programming Your Remote Control ...72 Index 75 v User Guide Other Information Troubleshooting ...42 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Product Info ...53 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...54 FCC Customer Information ...56 Appendix A - DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
Installation Hardware Reference...60 Choose Your Setup ...62 Guided Setup & Activation ...70 Programming Your Remote Control ...72 Index 75 v User Guide Other Information Troubleshooting ...42 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Product Info ...53 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN...54 FCC Customer Information ...56 Appendix A - DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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Getting Started Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR 2 Making the Right Connections 3 Getting Familiar 4
Getting Started Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR 2 Making the Right Connections 3 Getting Familiar 4
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... than ever before, with access to 100 hours of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System 2 dish, and a land-based phone connection. About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you record up to over 250 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with your television... team. Welcome With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. There are self-explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you can create a "find" to be simple and user-...
... than ever before, with access to 100 hours of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB DIRECTV System 2 dish, and a land-based phone connection. About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR The DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you record up to over 250 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with your television... team. Welcome With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-of DIRECTV Plus DVR service. There are self-explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you can create a "find" to be simple and user-...
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... yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with some important tips for safety and care. Package Contents The following few pages to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power cord...
... yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with some important tips for safety and care. Package Contents The following few pages to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your DIRECTV Plus DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Access card S-Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control & batteries Power cord...
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Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Brings up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - The infrared sensor picks up the Menu ...; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - For future use. 2) POWER - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - Getting Started Getting Familiar DIRECTV Plus DVR Front Panel 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 POWER GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 1 11 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Turns your...
Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - Brings up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - The infrared sensor picks up the Menu ...; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program. 7) ARROWS - For future use. 2) POWER - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - Getting Started Getting Familiar DIRECTV Plus DVR Front Panel 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 POWER GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 1 11 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Turns your...
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Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE - User Guide 8) SELECT - SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot.
Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel-local weather and more! 10) INFO - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Selects the item highlighted. 9) ACTIVE - User Guide 8) SELECT - SELECT ACTIVE INFO 5 Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell. 11) DOOR PANEL - The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot.
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... not used to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. DIRECTV Plus DVR Rear Panel 1) SATELLITE IN - (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to your TV or ...VCR using this jack, then connect the OUT TO TV to TV using RF coaxial cable from your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Getting Started 1 2 6 ...
... not used to the DIRECTV Plus DVR using RF coaxial cable. DIRECTV Plus DVR Rear Panel 1) SATELLITE IN - (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus DVR to record programs received off the air on your off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to your TV or ...VCR using this jack, then connect the OUT TO TV to TV using RF coaxial cable from your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 3) OUT TO TV - Getting Started 1 2 6 ...
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...and L-White) - We recommend you use it along with your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 11) AC POWER INLET - If your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another device, such as a VCR or stereo. 10) PHONE...VIDEO (Yellow) - Provides better picture quality than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another component, such as a VCR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-VIDEO - Provides the best picture quality, better than...
...and L-White) - We recommend you use it along with your DIRECTV Plus DVR. 11) AC POWER INLET - If your TV has an S-Video jack, use a surge protector to your DIRECTV Plus DVR from power spikes. 7 Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another device, such as a VCR or stereo. 10) PHONE...VIDEO (Yellow) - Provides better picture quality than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to another component, such as a VCR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Provides the best digital-quality audio signal. 7) S-VIDEO - Provides the best picture quality, better than...
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... (VOL) or mute the sound (MUTE). The black keys on the right side can also navigate to get familiar with our channel numbers. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Watching TV Now that everything's set up, you 'll only be able to access those channels in your Welcome package) to... different channels through the Guide, covered in your chosen DIRECTV® programming package. To access the channel of interactive services, including daily ...
... (VOL) or mute the sound (MUTE). The black keys on the right side can also navigate to get familiar with our channel numbers. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide Watching TV Now that everything's set up, you 'll only be able to access those channels in your Welcome package) to... different channels through the Guide, covered in your chosen DIRECTV® programming package. To access the channel of interactive services, including daily ...
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... by -frame. When you use Cruise Control keys, a "control bar" shows you where you cruise through a program. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to 4 hours, depending upon the length of the program has been stored and the program title. Pressing and...
... by -frame. When you use Cruise Control keys, a "control bar" shows you where you cruise through a program. What's On DIRECTV Plus® DVR Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to 4 hours, depending upon the length of the program has been stored and the program title. Pressing and...
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... shows the program duration instead of places in the window as they are displayed in a program you want to delete it to quickly. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in a recorded program by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. You can set Bookmarks in Recorded TV Recorded programs can jump to Bookmarks by..., or via the Menu. (See Chapter 4) Control Bar End Time or Program Duration Start Time Title Record Icon Action Icon Bookmark Current Time Marker 13 DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
... shows the program duration instead of places in the window as they are displayed in a program you want to delete it to quickly. User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR Features in a recorded program by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. You can set Bookmarks in Recorded TV Recorded programs can jump to Bookmarks by..., or via the Menu. (See Chapter 4) Control Bar End Time or Program Duration Start Time Title Record Icon Action Icon Bookmark Current Time Marker 13 DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
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...for example, "The '60s," "US Country"). Contains the program description and other information. If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are new DIRECTV messages in use. 6) Audio options - Tune to clear). User Guide The Channel Banner Any time you tune to a channel, you...TIP To see additional options. 5) Current Favorites - Select More Info button to see program details, at any channel. Music Channels Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of the current program. 4) Info Panel - Tells you that initially displays the channel description (for every taste. Two...
...for example, "The '60s," "US Country"). Contains the program description and other information. If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are new DIRECTV messages in use. 6) Audio options - Tune to clear). User Guide The Channel Banner Any time you tune to a channel, you...TIP To see additional options. 5) Current Favorites - Select More Info button to see program details, at any channel. Music Channels Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of the current program. 4) Info Panel - Tells you that initially displays the channel description (for every taste. Two...
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... Guide® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for a program you may see in advance. Program matches a Search set to record - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - All Day Ticket pay per view showings (pay per view movie or event, or search for up to 14 days in the Guide: - All episodes...
... Guide® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for a program you may see in advance. Program matches a Search set to record - DIRECTV Plus® DVR - All Day Ticket pay per view showings (pay per view movie or event, or search for up to 14 days in the Guide: - All episodes...
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To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV. Mini Guide 19 User Guide The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time, and appears over full-screen TV. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Just as you can with the Guide, you can scroll through channels and times, set programs to record, access program info, and other Guide features.
To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV. Mini Guide 19 User Guide The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time, and appears over full-screen TV. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Just as you can with the Guide, you can scroll through channels and times, set programs to record, access program info, and other Guide features.
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... schedule a program for you and press INFO. 2) Highlight and select Record. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to cancel. 20 You won't ...miss your favorite series because it for recording with another recording, you 've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. What's On Recording Programs An even better way to catch all your favorites Recording is displayed where you can record up to two ...
... schedule a program for you and press INFO. 2) Highlight and select Record. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to cancel. 20 You won't ...miss your favorite series because it for recording with another recording, you 've connected both inputs on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. What's On Recording Programs An even better way to catch all your favorites Recording is displayed where you can record up to two ...