DirecTV HD DVR manual Making the Video Connections

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Making the Video Connections

Choose one of the following connections:

•Best (HD Video and Digital Audio): Connect the HDMI cables to the HDMI jacks on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and your TV. HDMI cables also carry digital audio, so you do not need to make a separate audio connection, unless you would like to use other audio outputs; for example, if you want to connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a stereo or home theater system. Note: HDMI cable is not included with the HD Receiver.

•Better (HD Video): Connect one end of the Component (YPbPr) video cables to the COMPONENT OUT video jacks on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Connect the other end of the component video cable to the component input on your TV, making sure to correctly match the red, green and blue connectors. You will need to connect audio separately.

•Good (Non-HD):Connect one end of the S-Video cables to the S-VIDEO OUT jacks on the

DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Connect the other end to the S-Video input on your TV. Note: The S- Video cable will not provide an HD signal to your TV.

•Not recommended (Non-HD):You can use RCA connectors to connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV, but it is not recommended. To get the best quality of image, use one of the above methods. However, if your TV does not support S-Video, component or HDMI connections, connect one end of the RCA cable (usually with a yellow plug) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Connect the other end to the video input on your TV.

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To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you may need to program the INPUT key on your DIRECTV Remote. (See page 74 for info.) Some TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an onscreen menu. If you have trouble changing the video source, refer to the instructions that came with your TV.

To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to the TV. Connecting the receiver to the TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is known to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing copy-

68protected programming.

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Contents Page Safety & Care Iii Great TV viewing is in your hands Table of Contents Parental Controls Quick MenuMore Info Directv Plus HD DVR or TV ProblemsConnecting Your Directv Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR Appendix a InstallationAppendix B High-Def Icon Reference Inside back coverChapter About Your Directv Plus HD DVR WelcomeDVR Service Installation & ActivationWhat You Can Watch Equipment You’ll NeedDirectv Plus HD DVR Front Panel Package ContentsInsert 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 Current date & time Channel BannerPage 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 Autorecord a Search Changing Record Options/Canceling a RecordRecording to VCR Pay Per View The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a DayPlaylist Watching Your Recorded Programs Disk Space Bar Page Quick Menu Page Help & Settings Using the Quick MenuSetup HelpFavorites SchedulerParental Controls My VODAudio Options Dolby Digital Category SortSearch Pay Per ViewFavorites Date & TimeCaller ID Caller ID & MessagesChannels I Get Directv Messages Parental ControlsRatings MoviesSpending Channel BlocksHours TV ProgramsLet me in… Now, lock itQuick Menu Features for Recording Page More Info System Upgrades TroubleshootingWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv Plus HD DVR or TV ProblemsSign up for Caller IDDirectv Plus HD DVR will not turn on Directv Plus HD DVR Turns off while playingBlank screen You can get a lot of information at our websiteMy video and audio are out of sync Recorded TV Troubleshooting When all else fails, press the Reset buttonTo record too many programs at once If youOptions to only To Do list and change First-run shows RecordProblems with the remote control Remote Control ProblemsRemote control indicator light starts flashing Fine-Tuning the SignalRunning the System Test Troubleshooting issues, to figure things outWho 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 Benefits Directv Protection PlanSign up for the Directv Protection Plan Today Sign up today Quality TVDirectv Is to eliminate boring TV Only interference this With proper installationDirectv Terms and Conditions for USE of Software Terms Additional Information Page Appendix a Installation Hardware Reference Before You BeginHdmi Jack and Cable Cables & ConnectionsComponent Video Output YPbPr Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and CableTelephone Jack and Cord Video Jack and CableAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable Connecting Your Directv Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR Choose Your SetupMaking the Video Connections Connect Video Cables Making the Audio Connections Good You’re almost done Making the Basic ConnectionsLater Hdtv Settings in Guided Setup Guided SetupNow, let us lead the way… Activate Your Directv ServiceFactory Defaults Programming Your Remote ControlHD DVR Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels Appendix B High-Def Types of TV Broadcasts About High-DefinitionInterlaced & Progressive Resolution & InterlacingResolution Screen Formats Aspect RatioFormat key on Your Remote Options For Changing Video OutputResolution RES Key on Receiver Front Panel = Press Format key Supported Resolutions and FormatsTVs Showing 169 programs Wide-Screen vs. Standard FormatsLetterbox StretchCrop Pillar box TVs Showing 43 programsFor 169 program signals Fills TV Screen Page Directv Protection Plan 55 IndexProgressive scan Page Fine Print Scheduler Icons Icon ReferenceArrow Icons