Directv DVR | DirecTV DVR40, DVR120 manual

C h a p t e r 1	C o n n e c t i n g

To switch between watching DIRECTV channels and watching

antenna/cable channels, or watching tapes on your VCR, use the “Input,” “Source,” or “TV/Video” button on your TV’s remote control to change the video source. Some TVs have a “Menu” button that allows you to change the video source with an on-screen menu.

Example 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV

Television

RF

In

You can watch an antenna or cable channel while recording a DIRECTV channel. You will NOT be able use DVR functions on antenna or cable channels. You will also need to use your TV’s remote control to change antenna/cable channels.

If you are having trouble changing the video source, refer to the instructions that came with your TV.

VCR
Audio R	L	Video	Ch
OUT			3/4	RF
OUT				Out
				Out
IN			RF
			In

DIRECTV DVR

AC~In

20	Note: Audio/Video cables shown are examples only. Use the best connections available on your equipment.
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Contents

Users Guide Glossary of Icons Welcome to Directv Product Registration Welcome to the Directv family Table of Contents Finding and Recording Programs Troubleshooting Warranty and Specifications Using this Guide Vii Getting Started Viii Connecting Overview A p t e r Before You Begin Connecting to a Phone LineConnecting a Dual LNB or a Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna F o r e Y o u B e g i n Caring for your Directv DVR Useful Terms Satellite Dish Antennas-Types and TermsE f u l T e r m s Cables and Connections Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment and Terms N n e c t i n g B l e s a n d a c c e s s o r i e s Cables and AccessoriesContains one of each Some setups Following These are the basics See page 10 to choose Setup Examples Audio and Video Cables Setup Examples T u p E x a m p l e s Directv DVR To switch between watching Directv programming Example 2 DVR with VCR Example 2 DVR with VCR Example 3 DVR Only Example 3 DVR Only Example 4 DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV Multiple input means the TV has Directv DVR T u p E x a m p l e s N n e c t i n g Guided Setup Overview Satellite Dish Guided Setup Activate Phone Setup Using the Remote Control I d e d S e t u p Satellite Dish Guided Setup T e l l i t eS h G u i d e d S e t u p Transponder is a piece of radio equipment on a satellite. T e l l i t e D i s h G u i d e d S e t u p I d e d S e t u p What does DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service provide? ActivateT i v a t e Phone Setup O n e S e t u p I d e d S e t u p Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour 1 Play with Live TV U r 1 P l a y w i t h L i v e T Status BarChannel Banner Scheduling a Recording Tour 2 Directv Advanced Program GuideChanging Channels Making a List of Favorite Channels Using Your Channel List U r 2 D I R E C T V a d v a n c e d P r o g r a m G u i d e Tour 3 Find and Record Your Favorite Programs Search by Title Pay Per View Tour 4 Search for New Programs Showcases U r 4 S e a r c h f o r N e w P r o g r a m s TiVo Suggestions Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down Tour 5 Now Playing List Cool Things You Can Do O l T h i n g s Y o u C a n D o E B a s i c s i n 5 S h o r t T o u r s Watching Live TV Let’s Go T c h i n g L i v e T Recording a Live Program T ’ s G o Directv Advanced Program Guide Grid Guide R E C T V a d v a n c e d P r o g r a m G u i d e Customizing the Guide Channel Banner A n n e l B a n n e r Play with Live TV Instant Replay button has many uses but one of the most Status Bar A t u s B a r Music Channels Standby A n d b y T c h i n g L i v e T Finding Recording Programs Play or Resume playing Recording Programs The BasicsNow Playing List Stop Recording Delete Now C o r d i n g P r o g r a m s T h e B a s i c s Getting a Season Pass Setting Recording Options To change the priority order To set Recording Options N d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Program Information Screen N d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Reviewing the To Do List Per view event does not View Recording History Saving Programs to a VCRPreparing for Save to VCR Using Save to VCR Stopping Save to VCRTo resume saving the program Finding Programs to Record Help me find new programs Already Know What I Want to Record L r e a d y K n o w W h a t I W a n t t o R e c o r d Record by Time/Channel Browse by Time Browse by Channel Manually Record by Time or Channel Know What I Like Try a WishListN o w W h a t I L i k e Can a WishList Do More Than Search? Creating a WishList N d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Tips for entering keywords Browsing, Recording, and Editing WishList Searches If you create an auto-recording WishList with the category Help Me Find New Programs L p M e F i n d N e w P r o g r a m sTiVo Suggestions Directv Central Showcases Directv Central Showcases N d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Messages and Setup Messages from Directv Purchases R c h a s e s Pay Per View R c h a s e s S s a g e s a n d S e t u p Customize Channels To set up a custom channel listMy Preferences P r e f e r e n c e s Parental Controls To turn on Parental Controls and define a password To temporarily turn off Parental ControlsAuto Re-lock Option Rating Settings for TV and Movies To turn off Auto Re-lockTo set Rating Limits for TV and Movies To set Rating Limits for Specific TV Content Motion Picture Association of America ratings for movies Channel Lock for Live TV To change the Password Audio OptionsTo turn off Parental Controls TiVo Suggestions TV Aspect Ratio Recorder & Phone Setup Satellite Dish SetupC o r d e r & P h o n e S e t u p 100 Phone Connection Phone Dialing Options 103 Phone Troubleshooting Remote Control Setup Replace Access Card Time Zone/Daylight SavingsSystem Test System Information Parental Controls Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Satellite Troubleshooting Restart or Reset System Programming Remote Control Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System Introduction Go to the Remote Control Setup screen Prepare the remote controlSelect the brand of your device Performing a Code Search 112 113 Resetting the Programmable Buttons Setting a Remote Address T t i n g a R e m o t e a d d r e s s 116 Troubleshooting 139 For questions about your RCA DVR For questions about your Directv programming or DVR serviceContacting Customer Care Websites 118 Questions About Installation E s t i o n s a b o u t InstallationDo not see the Welcome screen How long can I pause live TV? Questions About Live TV Including Satellite SignalHow do I see what’s on TV on every channel? How far back can I rewind live TV? Can I watch TV while a program is recording? How do I know if I’m watching live or delayed TV?When does the DVR get program data? 121 Can’t use the Favorite Channels channel list How do I get back to the last channel I was watching?Can’t tune to one of my channels 122 123 Audio and video are out of sync My DVR was working, but now the picture does not move124 Questions About Pick Programs to Record Can I record multiple programs simultaneously? How do I cancel a recording? 126 Can I save a program from the Now Playing List to my VCR? 127 128 Programs, the DVR says there isn’t room 129 130 Questions About Parental Controls E s t i o n s a b o u t P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l sMy Parental Controls are not working How long does the daily call to the DVR service take? My DVR is not making the daily call to the DVR serviceQuestions About the DVR’s Phone Calls E s t i o n s a b o u t t h e D V R ’ s P h o n e C a l l s 133 Does the DVR service phone call each day cost me any money? 134 Can’t select an alternate audio track Questions About AudioE s t i o n s a b o u t a u d i o Programs are playing in the wrong language How do I record a pay per view event? How do I cancel a pay per view purchase?Questions About Pay Per View Can’t order a pay per view program E s t i o n s a b o u t P a y P e r V i e w Can’t find the station of a pay per view program I ordered137 Questions About the Remote Control My remote control doesn’t work with my televisionMy remote control doesn’t work with my DVR Questions About the Directv DVR with TiVo Service Will my DVR still work without the DVR service? TiVo Suggestions isn’t making accurate suggestions for me 140 Warranty Specifications Limited Warranty For HOW Long After Your Purchase Limited Warranty 143 FCC Information C I n f o r m a t i o n 145 Specifications Specification s 147 Safety Instructions F e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s 149 Example of Proper Antenna Grounding 150 Back Panel Reference Back Panel Reference P e n d i x a152 C k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e 153 154 GNU General Public License Preamble GNU General Public LicenseP e n d i x B 156 U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e 157 158 No Warranty 159 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs 160 Index D e 162 Phone Troubleshooting 132 Program Guide 163 164