DirecTV Digital Satellite Recorder manual Phone Setup

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Phone Setup

Press the DIRECTV button on your remote control to start Phone Setup.

Final Steps. The last step of Guided Setup, Phone Setup, begins automatically the first time you press the DIRECTV button on your remote control. The recorder should be connected to a telephone line. The recorder occasionally makes a brief phone call to get updates to the DVR service and Showcases, and for pay per view functionality.

By default, the recorder will not pick up the phone if the line is busy. If you pick up the phone while the recorder is using the line, the recorder’s modem will disconnect. To use the phone line you should hang up, then pick up the phone again to get a dial tone.

DVR Service Terms. This screen appears after the Final Steps screen. The DIRECTV Service Agreement is printed on your first monthly statement from DIRECTV. We encourage you to read it.

Area Code. The DVR service uses your area code to determine which local dial-in numbers are available. If you make a mistake, press LEFT arrow to correct it.

Phone Dialing Options. Most people will not need to change the settings the recorder uses to dial out. However, if your phone system uses special dialing options, select “Yes.” See “Phone Dialing Options” on page 102 for help with the various settings.

Update Dial-In Numbers. The recorder makes a toll-free call to get a list of local dial-in numbers. The call usually takes less than five minutes, and its status displays on the screen. If the call fails, check the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide, on page 132.

Dial-In Numbers. The recorder uses the dial-in number you select from the list on this screen to make its daily calls to the DVR service. The list may be too long to fit on one screen. To see more numbers, press CHAN DOWN.

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