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Question posted by kwhit931 on August 28th, 2012

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How do I hook up my TV, surround sound and DVD player to my HD-DVR HR21-100 receiver?

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System Manual - Page 5

... was designed to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV...
System Manual - Page 14

... the left-most position to control your TV. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Use the POWER (PWR) button...
System Manual - Page 79

... in another room. CHAPTER 5 - Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. This is typically completed by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it is shared by your receivers should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it allows them to...
System Manual - Page 92

...other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide. When you prefer and press SELECT. 4. The DIRECTV DVR will allow you make ..., "Acquiring Satellite Info," as your TV and/or DVD player. Press PWR. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any ...
System Manual - Page 93

... A/V jacks and inputs are upgrading to a new TV or adding a surround sound system, DVD player/burner or VCR some features of phone jack). The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month for Auxiliary... time after your professional installation. If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will be limited. Not all cables come with your receiver to the receiver. Always match the color...
System Manual - Page 94

Video Connections WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (or any other equipment such as a TV or VCR) to connect audio separately using the supported video and audio connections 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...
System Manual - Page 100

... to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. 100 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE for the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. For Standard-Definition Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer...
System Manual - Page 103

... where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other A/V equipment such as your DVR to the Internet. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your remote to control your TV or other equipment such as , a DVD player or surround sound system. See Appendix 2, "How to "Reset Remote" which clears...
System Manual - Page 105

... to create or change your off -air tuner. you can be used by installers when your HD DVR Receiver. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is initially set or change the names of each receiver location. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home...
User Guide - Page 4

...top of it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any ...HD DVR into a surge pro- • tector to prevent damage from power surges by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite...installed next to the power point which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer) could impair performance or damage your receiver...
User Guide - Page 13

... awesome HD selections and over 30 premium movie channels, with onscreen directions to lead you through them. DIRECTV® HD service offers everything you'd want in recent hit movies, plus exciting live TV*. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR have been designed to 68 XM Satellite...
User Guide - Page 14

... and pricing, visit directv.com/DVR. Following installation, you will need to subscribe to activate your DIRECTV service. HD Access Fee To receive HD channels, you will need , 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...
User Guide - Page 54

... DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to see if the channel banner appears. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR turns on or changes channels unexpectedly  An autorecord may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV. Blank screen  Check that all components connected to the input jacks are affected.  Unplug DIRECTV Plus HD DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver.  Press the TV INPUT key...
User Guide - Page 60

...your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. First make sure that there is installed in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary...your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then...
User Guide - Page 68

.... However there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV  Trade Name: DIRECTV  Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver  Model Number: HR21 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio...
User Guide - Page 75

... to read over the following the procedures in this User Guide. (Professional installation is your "dish" and related hardware, affixed to familiarize yourself with your DIRECTV service. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it yourself, be located. TIP You can begin...
User Guide - Page 78

... receiver. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR Depending on the inputs on the following options for connecting your particular equipment setup and to match your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: • S-Video • Digital Audio (optical) • Analog Audio • HDMI • YPbPr Video These connections are as follows: • Connect the satellite...
User Guide - Page 80

The back panels of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 69 You will not get HD video if you use the Video Out connector on your TV, or your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. Observe the Red, Green, Blue color-coding. Television COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO ...
User Guide - Page 83

...Depending on the type of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Your DIRECTV installer will make this connection to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the back of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 3) Plug all power cords into electrical sockets...the appropriate connection. 2) Connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the Satellite Dish via SWM (Single Wire Multiswitch). Making the Basic Connections 1) Connect the DIRECTV Plus...
User Guide - Page 86

... that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info," as following the onscreen instructions. including positioning your TV. 75 Just follow the onscreen directions to protect your signal and setup - When in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for the onscreen program guide. Important In order to complete your TV and/or DVD player. To dismiss the...

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