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4Consider using a surge protector or line conditioner.

4If your TV turns off while playing, and other lights/appliances in your house do too, you may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage.

4Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other household appliances or electronics are affected.

DIRECTV Plus HD DVR turns on or changes channels unexpectedly

4An autorecord may have been activated. See page 20.

4Your TV’s timer may have been activated.

4Check your TV owner’s manual.

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4Check that all components connected to the input jacks are turned on.

4Try another channel.

4Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV. Press the INFO button on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to see if the channel banner appears. If it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver.

4Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is connected to.

4Press the POWER button on the front of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR .

4Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR .

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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 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 Overview of the Directv Advanced Program Guide 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 FavoritesAudio Options My VODParental Controls Category Sort Dolby DigitalPay Per View SearchDate & Time FavoritesChannels I Get Caller ID & MessagesCaller 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 TestWhat is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWho is Covered? Not cover deliberate misuse Directv Receivers What is Excluded?So be nice to your Keep it Keep the paperworkYou’ll feel so clever As important Directv Hardly anyone ever fills in this Product InformationElse 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 CableAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable Video 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 Resolution & InterlacingInterlaced & 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 Arrow Icons Icon ReferenceScheduler Icons