Before you install the HD DVR, mount the satellite dish antenna.

Professional installation is highly recommended. Your dish must be mounted—with cables running to the room where your HD DVR will be installed—before you can begin the HD DVR installation as described in this guide.

For access to high-definition programming, a triple LNB multi-

satellite dish antenna, along with a high- definition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is required.

Satellite dish antenna sold separately. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs in high-definition format using the HD DVR.

The TiVo Logo. As you use your DIRECTV HD DVR, you’ll see the TiVo logo in places like the Now Playing List and TiVo Suggestions. Your new HD

DVR incorporates the latest high-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

technology from TiVo. This means you have access to exclusive TiVo features such as WishList™ searches, Season Pass™ recordings, Thumbs Up™

and Thumbs Down™, TiVo Suggestions, and TiVolution® Magazine, all in one seamlessly integrated product that will change the way you watch television.

Getting Started

After a satellite dish antenna has been installed, you’re ready to start using this guide:

1.Connect the HD DVR according to the proper setup for your Audio/Video equipment. (See chapter 1, “Connecting.”)

2.Complete Guided Setup to point your satellite dish antenna and activate your DIRECTV DVR service following the instructions in chapter 2, “Guided Setup.”

Start using your DIRECTV HD DVR. It’s easy! Learn the basics by browsing the Start Here guide. Take the five tours in chapter 3 of this User’s Guide for an interactive way to learn about the HD DVR’s powerful features. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 describe the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® service in detail. Read through them to become familiar with the service. Chapter 8 provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide in case you have questions.

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