DirecTV HD DVR manual Safety & Care

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Safety & Care

Your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment.

Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product:

The “ bolt of lightning” indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

Important Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into a surge protector to prevent damage from fluctuations in your power supply.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT!

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Contents 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 InfoAppendix 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 DVRWhat You Can Watch Installation & ActivationDVR Service 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 Getting Around in the Guide GuideOverview of the Directv Advanced Program 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 Setup Using the Quick MenuHelp & Settings HelpScheduler FavoritesParental Controls My VODAudio Options Category Sort Dolby DigitalPay Per View SearchDate & Time FavoritesCaller ID Caller ID & MessagesChannels I Get Ratings Parental ControlsDirectv Messages MoviesHours Channel BlocksSpending 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 pictureDirectv Plus HD DVR will not turn on Caller IDSign up for 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 indicator light starts flashing Remote Control ProblemsProblems with the remote control Fine-Tuning the SignalTroubleshooting issues, to figure things out Running the System TestWho is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWhat is Covered? So be nice to your What is Excluded?Not cover deliberate misuse Directv Receivers You’ll feel so clever As important Keep the paperworkKeep it Directv Else Product InformationHardly anyone ever fills in this 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 ReferenceComponent Video Output YPbPr Cables & ConnectionsHdmi Jack and Cable Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and CableTelephone Jack and Cord Video Jack and CableAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable 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 BroadcastsInterlaced & Progressive Resolution & InterlacingResolution 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 keyLetterbox Wide-Screen vs. Standard FormatsTVs Showing 169 programs StretchCrop TVs Showing 43 programs Pillar boxFor 169 program signals Fills TV Screen Page Index Directv Protection Plan 55Progressive scan Page Fine Print Scheduler Icons Icon ReferenceArrow Icons