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

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.