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Related DIRECTV R16-500 Manual Pages

User Guide - Page 3

... it to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to call your DIRECTV Receiver before you want to move your receiver. We highly recommend plugging the...-2 which are not expressly approved by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be accessible to allow proper airflow to use only...
User Guide - Page 9

...procedures in a position where it yourself, be run into the room(s) where your satellite dish antenna. User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you 're having your system professionally installed or handling it has access to ... you ready to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your receiver(s) will be located. DIRECTV Plus® DVR -
User Guide - Page 12

... IN - Allows you will not be used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is not used to your TV's antenna input. 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...
User Guide - Page 34

...make temporary adjustments, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to control your remote to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. The System Test option lets you can access the Info & Test, Satellite... Use this option to setup your DIRECTV viewing experience. To make lasting adjustments to a new screen. Once the Menu is context...
User Guide - Page 35

... current restrictions of your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you 've set to factory defaults, or reset ...need to replace your Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to ...onscreen menus, time zone (for more details. Satellite: This option is useful if your satellite dish. See page 36 for the clock)...
User Guide - Page 48

...64257;cations will occur automatically, usually at directv.com. Do not unplug your digital satellite receiver 42 and instruct you may experience a disruption in this service, call 1-800-...the System Test (later in reception for a fee, to set up your receiver while an upgrade is in to AC power to receive any upgrades. If you experience image freezes, audio freezes or blank screen,...
User Guide - Page 50

... are affected. DIRECTV Plus DVR turns on again.  Unplug the DIRECTV Plus DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver.  If the DIRECTV Plus DVR is connected to the RF input of your TV, makes sure that all components connected to the input jacks of the DIRECTV Plus DVR to the TV. Other...
User Guide - Page 51

...there is just a couple of the satellite signal due to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change if necessary. From the Satellite Dish Type screen, make sure the proper dish type is selected...an error message saying it can record up in the My Playlist screen.  Someone else in your receiver's preferences and change the start programs at 8 p.m. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - Check the dish ...
User Guide - Page 55

...If your system does not pass the system test, check any trouble with your digital satellite receiver. Occasional fluctuations in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Menu. 3) Select Settings. ...you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. First make sure that there is installed in ...
User Guide - Page 56

...of acquisition. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV PLUS DVR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO ...period. Other Information Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus DVR (Model Number: R16) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (...
User Guide - Page 62

..., CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV  Trade Name: DIRECTV  Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver  Model Number: R16 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of... to try to the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR. 56...
User Guide - Page 64

... network, the telephone company may make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. Telephone companies report that you to make changes in order for information. ...to AC power sources. 58 Connection to party line service is experienced with this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. ...
User Guide - Page 66

... signal, not sound. 60 Cables & Connections Best Video: S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks and cables provide the best picture quality. DIRECTV Plus DVR (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the broadcast signals from your programming. Appendix A - Access Card Contains info about your DIRECTV® service.
User Guide - Page 67

...aligned before making connections. R L Video Digital Audio RF Jack Phone Jack Note: Not all cables come with your TV and satellite dish, ...receiver are not available on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR - RF jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio and white for audio (mono), connect it . you choose to subscribe to your digital satellite receiver...
User Guide - Page 68

... those illustrated. Note that the back panels of connections you can make sure the receiver is known to the TV. Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to the Satellite Dish Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your satellite dish to the jack(s) labeled SATELLITE IN on the equipment you should connect a coaxial cable to each...
User Guide - Page 71

Television OR DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - S-Video & A/V or Digital Optical Audio The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 65 User Guide BEST QUALITY CONNECTION -
User Guide - Page 73

Television DIRECTV Plus® DVR - User Guide DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION - A/V The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 67
User Guide - Page 75

Television DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR IN OUT TO TV CHANNEL DIRECTV Plus® DVR - RF Coaxial The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. 69 User Guide GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION -
User Guide - Page 76

... keys on Settings then select Setup. When you 're ready to finish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE SWITCH on . 3) The first screen will see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as your remote, press SELECT on the remote control, move to DIRECTV. 2) Press TV...
User Guide - Page 77

...damages that may be sure you're picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).  Have on the TV. ...number and a valid major credit card.  Note your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to your TV...right for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is pressed for you make the call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) and pick the programming package ...

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