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No Local Numbers. If you chose a local
Dialing Format. Choose the dialing format you need. For example, should the
Test Phone Connection Call. This screen appears while the DVR tests the phone dialing options and local
Congratulations! You’ve completed Guided Setup. You can now press the DIRECTV Button on your remote control to go to DIRECTV Central.
Care of Your DIRECTV DVR. Your DVR should remain connected to your satellite dish antenna and plugged in to a live power source and a phone line at all times. This lets it record programs and make phone calls to keep its data
Moving Your DVR. If you take your DVR with you to a location without satellite access— for example, on a weekend
After completing Guided Setup one time, whenever you unplug the DVR and plug it back in, it will search for a satellite signal. When you see the message “Acquiring Satellite
P h o n e S e t u p
If your DVR is having difficulty dialing out, try the following: Press
LEFT arrow until you return to the Phone
Dialing Options screen. Select Set Dial2 Prefix, and enter the dialing prefix
“,#034” (comma, pound, zero, three, four). Use the PAUSE button to enter a comma, and the ENTER button to enter a pound. This command sets the DVR’s modem to a slower speed, which helps phone calls succeed in some environments. The DVR does not dial the prefix as part of the number.
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