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Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t t h e R e c o r d e r ’ s P h o n e C a l l s

•If you have call waiting, go to “Messages & Setup,” then “Recorder & Phone Setup,” then “Phone Connection,” then “Change Dialing Options.” Disable call waiting by entering the correct prefix in Call Waiting Prefix (usually *70,).

•If you dial a prefix for outside lines, go to “Messages & Setup,” then “Recorder & Phone Setup,” then “Phone Connection,” then “Change Dialing Options.” Set a Dial Prefix—for example, “9,” (nine, followed by a comma for a pause).

•Your phone line may have low voltage. Try setting Phone avail. detection to Off under Dialing Options, described on page 101.

•If you have a caller ID box, try removing it from the line since some models interfere with the recorder modem's ability to make a call.

•If you have a cordless telephone, fax machine, or computer modem connected to the same line, go to “Messages & Setup,” then “Recorder & Phone Setup,” then “Phone Connection,” then “Change Dialing Options.” Turn off “Phone avail. detection.”

•You might have too much line noise to make a connection. The recorder ships with a 25 foot phone cord. Try a shorter cord, or buy a line noise filter at your local electronics store.

Why does the recorder have to be connected to a phone line? Do I need to keep the	8
phone connected all the time?

•The recorder should be plugged in to a land-based phone line at all times to receive the DVR service and DIRECTV® sports packages, and to communicate the purchase of

pay per view events.

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