DirecTV Digital Satellite Recorder

Activate

Now it’s time to activate services for your DIRECTVDigital Satellite Recorder. Before

you make the phone call:

•The recorder shouldbe on, tuned to channel 100, and receiving a signal from the

satellite dish antenna. (Channel100 shows preview programming from DIRECTV.)

•You will need: a valid service address, social security number, and a major credit card

(deposit prepayment may be required).You will also need the number on your

DIRECTV access card and themake, model and serial number of your recorder, found

on a label on the back of the recorder and on the System Information screen. (Press the

DIRECTV button, then select “Messages & Setup”then “System Information.”)

•Important! The access card that came with yourDIR ECTVRecordermust be

inserted in the appropriateslot in front of the recorder before you call. Also, be sure to

tell your customercare agent that you have a “DIRECTVDigital Satellite Recorder”

and that you also want to activate the DIRECTVDigital Video Recording service.

Without the DVR service,your recorder will not be able to record programs.

When you are ready, call 1-800-531-5000.

After you have activated, you can begin Phone Setup,the last step of Guided Setup, by

pressing the DIRECTV button.

What does DIRECTV Digital Video Recording service provide?

The DVR service provides you with the ability to record programs, create Season Pass

recordings and WishList™searches.It als og ives you access to Showcases, TiVo

Suggestions,and several convenient ways to find programs to you want to record. Without

the DVR service, the unit functions only as a DIRECTV Receiver, without recording

capability.

Remember to place the access card

in the appropriate slot in front of

the recorder. See the setup examples in

chapter two for details.