DirecTV HD DVR Installation & Activation, What You Can Watch, Equipment You’ll Need, DVR Service

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What You Can Watch

With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you have access to all types of televised programming, including:

4DIRECTV high-definition and standard-definition digital programming via satellite, including local channels if offered in your area (DIRECTV service subscription required).

4Local digital TV channels, including any local HD broadcasts shown in your area, available via the DIRECTV Satellite or an off-air antenna.

Equipment You’ll Need

To view HD programming, you’ll need, in addition to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR:

4A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor)

4A 5 LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna—MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible

To enjoy select HD programming available on off-air local channels, you will also need an off-air antenna (sold separately) connected to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. This is possible only in cities where local broadcast stations make digital TV programs, including high-definition, available. Reception may vary based on your geographic location. Or, in some areas, you will be able to receive off-air local channels from your satellite dish.

DVR Service

Digital video recording capabilities are only fully functional with a land-based phone line connection and a subscription to DVR Service, sold separately. For information and pricing, visit DIRECTV.com/DVR.

Installation & Activation

If you or a professional installer have not yet connected your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other

 

components, please see Appendix A, Installation at the end of this User Guide. Following installation,

 

you will need to activate your DIRECTV service. If you have not activated already, see page 75 for more

 

information.



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Page Safety & Care Iii Great TV viewing is in your hands Table of Contents Quick Menu Parental ControlsDirectv Plus HD DVR or TV Problems More Info Appendix a Installation Connecting Your Directv Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCRIcon Reference Inside back cover Appendix B High-DefChapter Welcome About Your Directv Plus HD DVRInstallation & Activation DVR ServiceWhat You Can Watch Equipment You’ll NeedPackage Contents Directv Plus HD DVR Front PanelInsert your Directv Access Card Directv Plus HD DVR Rear Panel Page Page What’s On Page Watching TV Directv Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV Directv Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV Page Channel Banner Current date & timePage Guide Overview of the Directv Advanced Program GuideGetting Around in the Guide Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV One-Touch Record with Default Options Changing Record Options/Canceling a Record Autorecord a SearchPay Per View The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day Recording to VCRPlaylist Watching Your Recorded Programs Disk Space Bar Page Quick Menu Page Using the Quick Menu Help & SettingsSetup HelpScheduler FavoritesMy VOD Audio OptionsParental Controls Category Sort Dolby DigitalPay Per View SearchDate & Time FavoritesCaller ID & Messages Channels I GetCaller ID Parental Controls Directv MessagesRatings MoviesChannel Blocks SpendingHours TV ProgramsNow, lock it Let me in…Quick Menu Features for Recording Page More Info Troubleshooting System UpgradesDirectv Plus HD DVR or TV Problems Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank pictureCaller ID Sign up forDirectv Plus HD DVR will not turn on Directv Plus HD DVR Turns off while playingYou can get a lot of information at our website Blank screenMy video and audio are out of sync When all else fails, press the Reset button Recorded TV TroubleshootingIf you To record too many programs at onceTo Do list and change First-run shows Record Options to onlyRemote Control Problems Problems with the remote controlRemote control indicator light starts flashing Fine-Tuning the SignalTroubleshooting issues, to figure things out Running the System TestLimited 90-Day Warranty What is Covered?Who is Covered? What is Excluded? Not cover deliberate misuse Directv ReceiversSo be nice to your Keep the paperwork Keep itYou’ll feel so clever As important Directv Product Information Hardly anyone ever fills in thisElse Directv Protection Plan Directv Protection Plan BenefitsSign up today Quality TV Sign up for the Directv Protection Plan TodayDirectv With proper installation Is to eliminate boring TV Only interference thisDirectv Terms and Conditions for USE of Software Terms Additional Information Page Appendix a Installation Before You Begin Hardware ReferenceCables & Connections Hdmi Jack and CableComponent Video Output YPbPr Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and CableVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video A/V Jack and CableTelephone Jack and Cord Choose Your Setup Connecting Your Directv Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCRMaking the Video Connections Connect Video Cables Making the Audio Connections Good Making the Basic Connections You’re almost doneLater Guided Setup Hdtv Settings in Guided SetupActivate Your Directv Service Now, let us lead the way…Programming Your Remote Control Factory DefaultsHD DVR Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels Appendix B High-Def About High-Definition Types of TV BroadcastsResolution & Interlacing ResolutionInterlaced & Progressive Aspect Ratio Screen FormatsOptions For Changing Video Output Format key on Your RemoteResolution RES Key on Receiver Front Panel Supported Resolutions and Formats = Press Format keyWide-Screen vs. Standard Formats TVs Showing 169 programsLetterbox StretchCrop TVs Showing 43 programs Pillar boxFor 169 program signals Fills TV Screen Page Index Directv Protection Plan 55Progressive scan Page Fine Print Icon Reference Arrow IconsScheduler Icons