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    DIRECTV® HD DVR User's Guide DIRECTV HD DVR User's Guide The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control Arrow Buttons To navigate the DIRECTV® HD DVR's on-screen menus, use the remote control's arrow buttons to move the highlight bar onto the option you want, then press SELECT. Select The LEFT arrow
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    , off-air high-definition channels). If you program your remote control (as explained in chapter seven), the TV POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, and TV INPUT buttons can control your TV and A/V equipment. The SAT/TV Switch sets the remote control to send channel changing signals to either the HD DVR (SAT) or
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    Welcome to DIRECTV
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    , the Cyclone Design logo, and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission. All rights reserved. DIRECTV, 2230 East Imperial Hwy., El Segundo, CA 90245. TiVo, the TiVo logo, TiVolution, the Instant Replay logo, the Advance
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    with our pro and college sports subscriptions. DIRECTV will take you to the arena for the best sports has to offer. With DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo®, you're in control. The DIRECTV HD DVR brings you the latest in television technology, including the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™, with up to 14 days of
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    21 Welcome 22 Satellite Dish Guided Setup 23 Activate Services 27 Off-Air Channels and Video Setup 28 Phone Setup 33 DIRECTV Central 35 Chapter 3: The Basics in 5 Short Tours 37 Tour 1: Play with Live TV 38 Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide 40 Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite
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    72 Watching Live TV 73 Watching Programs from Now Playing 76 Watching High-Definition Programs 78 Save to VCR 81 Music Channels 82 Chapter 6: Messages and Setup 83 Messages from DIRECTV 84 Purchases 85 Settings 89 System Information 104 System Test 105 Troubleshooting 106 Restart or
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    Chapter 7: Programming the Remote Control 109 Introduction 110 Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input 111 Resetting the Programmable Buttons 114 Setting a Remote Address 115 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 117 Chapter 9: Warranty and Specifications 147 Appendix A: Front and Back Panel
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    your remote control) and selecting Pick Programs to Record, then Record by Time/Channel. DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service. This is the program searching and recording service provided through the DIRECTV HD DVR. DIRECTV HD DVR. Refers collectively to the high-definition satellite and off-air receiver
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    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 multisatellite dish antenna, along with a highdefinition capable DIRECTV® Receiver and high-definition television is required
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    CHAPTER 1 Connecting Introduction to Digital Television 2 Before You Begin 3 Useful Terms 6 Cables and Accessories 9 Setup Options 12
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    experienced in home entertainment. Your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives digital signals, including HDTV, from DIRECTV satellites and from off-air antenna broadcasts, and passes the pictures and sound to your TV set. With the DIRECTV HD DVR and the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® service, you have the best of
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    Your DIRECTV HD DVR will work with any type of DIRECTV satellite dish antenna, but for full functionality-including receiving DIRECTV® High-Definition programming-a triple LNB multi-satellite dish is required. Your HD DVR comes equipped with two jacks for satellite input. The HD DVR will work if
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    to your HD DVR. If you have a two satellite dish, or a multi-satellite dish, your HD DVR will not work properly unless need a triple LNB multi-satellite dish for full functionality: to receive all high-definition programming from DIRECTV, and to take advantage of the HD DVR upgrading your dish. 4
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    When you see the message "Acquiring Satellite Information," you can press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central, then to your Now Playing List. Do not drop. Your new HD DVR contains a hard disk drive that is constantly in motion when plugged in; it may be damaged
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    use a multiswitch to send signals to your HD DVR or other satellite receiver(s). Access Card. Your access card contains information about your DIRECTV programming subscription. It must be properly inserted and activated for your HD DVR to work. Transponder. A transponder is a piece of equipment on
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    digital information. You can connect your HD DVR to your TV's DVI jack using the HDMI-to-DVI cable supplied with your HD DVR. Since a DVI jack accepts only video, you will need to connect a separate cable for audio if you use this connection. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). HDMI is an
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    switch easily between watching TV, viewing video from your DVD player, or running your game system, by changing the input source. An A/V receiver may also be used to drive two or more loud speakers for a theater-like audio experience. It may offer features such as remote control or Dolby® Digital
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    following: high-definition cables standard cables HD DVR DIRECTV ACCE SS CARD DIRECTV Access Card HDMI-to-DVI Cable HDMI Cable S-Video Cable Power Cord 25' Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Component Video Cable (red, blue, green) Composite A/V Cable (red, white, yellow) 3. You may need to
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    Cables Your DIRECTV HD DVR can output either standard, enhanced, or high-definition video signals, and either analog or digital audio signals. If you have a TV, A/V receiver, or home theatre system that accepts high-definition video and digital audio signals, using these connections will provide the
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    cable instead of the yellow end for video. You can use this cable to connect your HD DVR to devices such as a DVD recorder, a standard definition TV, or an A/V receiver. A Coaxial RF cable (ᕧ, not supplied) carries both audio and video signals (analog or digital) in a single cable. The cables coming
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    to view high-definition programs in high-definition format. From the table below, choose the option that most closely matches the equipment you have and follow the steps in that section. You have a high-definition TV and a home theater system or A/V receiver. You have a high-definition TV, but no
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    Recorder" on page 18. Components that don't connect to your HD DVR (such as a DVD player, cable box, or game console) should be connected to additional inputs on your TV. If your TV doesn't have additional inputs, you can use an A/V receiver or a switch box. Refer to the documentation that came with
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    -compatible TV, and a digital audio connection to an A/V receiver. The Optical Digital Audio cable shown must be purchased separately. For more information, see "Choosing Audio and Video Cables" on page 10. Connecting Option A: Connect audio to your A/V receiver, video to your HDTV DIRECTV® HD DVR
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    HD DVR will work if you 1 connect only one cable to the "Satellite In 1" jack, but it will not have dual tuner functionality. See page 6 for more information about dual tuner. ᕤ Connect an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied) from the HD DVR's Digital Audio Out jack to your A/V receiver
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    connection and an analog stereo audio connection to a high-definition TV. For more information, see "Choosing Audio and Video Cables" on page 10. Connecting Option B: Connect audio and video to your HDTV (no A/V receiver) DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕧ ᕦ ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ Television Video Audio Antenna In 16
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    is selected on your HDTV-the input you used in steps ᕣ and ᕤ above. Refer to your HDTV's owner's manual for help selecting inputs. You can find additional tips in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. Your HD DVR will work if you connect only one cable to the "Satellite In 1" jack, but it
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    to your HD DVR. The audio and video cables shown are examples only. Use the best connections available on your equipment. Adding a VCR or DVD Recorder DIRECTV® HD DVR ᕢ Television ᕣ INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Antenna In Connecting ᕡ INPUT 1 Audio Video INPUT 2 Audio Video A/V Receiver INPUT 3 Audio
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    from the HD DVR to the VCR/DVD recorder, then from the VCR/DVD recorder to the TV. Your setup may look different, but the basic idea should be the same: high-definition video to your TV, digital audio to your A/V receiver, and standard audio/video to your VCR/DVD recorder. You may need to purchase
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    Chapter 1 Connecting 20
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    CHAPTER 2 Guided Setup Welcome! 22 Satellite Dish Guided Setup 23 Activate Services 27 Off-Air Channels and Video Setup 28 Phone Setup 33 DIRECTV Central 35
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    ® programming and DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® service, select your default video output format, and set up your HD DVR's phone connection. Use the remote control to select menu items and move through setup screens. If you need additional assistance, this chapter contains detailed instructions. Guided
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    of how far along you are in Guided Setup. Your HD DVR has very limited functionality without the DIRECTV® DVR service. If you choose "OffAir antenna only" as your program source, the HD DVR won't have any recording capability. You will only be able to watch off-air channels and control live TV. 23
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    HD DVR does not receive a signal for an individual transponder, it will not be able to show that transponder's channels. Satellites may have different numbers of transponders. 24 Guided Setup ZIP Code. Use the number keys on your remote control to enter your ZIP code. The HD DVR uses your ZIP code
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    screen explains the next step of Guided Setup, activation of DIRECTV services. When you call DIRECTV Customer Support to activate, you will be instructed to tune to channel 100. From this screen, press the LIVE TV button on your 2 If the HD DVR is low on program information, this message at the
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    Chapter 2 Guided Setup remote control to go to live TV. This screen also reminds you that you still have some setup steps to complete. Continue with "Activate Services" on page 27. Satellite Signal Troubleshooting. If you encounter problems during Satellite Dish Guided Setup, you will see an error
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    It also gives you access to Showcases, TiVo Suggestions, and several convenient ways to find programs that you want to record. Without the DVR service, the HD DVR functions only as a DIRECTV High-Definition Satellite Receiver and off-air digital receiver, without any recording capability. Activate
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    antenna channels in your channel lists. Keep in mind that if you do not have a satellite dish antenna connected as well, your HD DVR will not receive any program guide information. Scan For Off-Air Channels. On the Off-Air Channel Settings screen, highlight Scan For Off-Air Channels and press SELECT
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    . To do this, you can use this screen, or use the FORMAT button on the HD DVR's front panel, 2 You may want to change your video settings while watching live TV or recorded programs depending on the broadcast format of a particular program. See "Watching High-Definition Programs" on page 78. 29
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    format (4:3). High-definition programs are broadcast in Wide Screen format (16:9). The setting you choose here should match your TV. TV Aspect Correction. Programs may be broadcast in Standard (4:3) or Wide Screen (16:9) format. If the broadcast format does not match your TV's size, the HD DVR can
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    . Standard TV has 480 high-definition TV will also inform your choice of video output formats, so be sure to check its owner's manual. High-resolution video signals require special types of cables and connections. It's important to remember that Composite A/V and S-Video cables do not support
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    Output is disabled. You can't view video from both the HDMI Output and the Component Video Output at the same time. Guided Setup or high-definition video signals. You must connect your HD DVR to your HDTV using the HDMI cable, the HDMI-to-DVI cable, or the Component Video cable to use the enhanced
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    DIRECTV. If you agree to the terms, press SELECT to continue. 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 HD
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    test does not succeed, you may need to pick a different dial-in number, or change the dialing format. Use the LEFT arrow to go back to previous screens and make changes to dialing options. Congratulations! You've completed Guided Setup. Now you're ready to have fun with your DIRECTV® HD DVR. 34
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    service starts from DIRECTV Central. You can set up recordings, watch live TV or recorded programs, read messages from DIRECTV, and access Showcases featuring entertaining and informative video clips. To get to DIRECTV Central, press the DIRECTV button on your remote control. Occasionally, you will
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    Chapter 2 Guided Setup 36
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    CHAPTER 3 The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour 1: Play with Live TV 38 Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ 40 Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs 42 Tour 4: Find New Programs 44 Tour 5: Now Playing List 46 Cool Things You Can Do 47
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    TV In this tour, you'll take a look at how you can control live TV. So grab your remote and press the LIVE TV button to go to live TV! First, press the PAUSE button-the program fourth time to return to normal speed. Press PAUSE once more. Then press FORWARD to move the program a small step
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    saved by your DIRECTV® HD DVR. The right edge of the green part is always the current time. The white line marks the part of the program you are currently setting Parental Controls. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight different icons. Pressing SELECT while an icon is highlighted will take you
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    that appears, select "Record this Showing." If the program is playing, the HD DVR changes channels and begins recording; otherwise, the recording is scheduled for the future. When a program is recording, the red light on the front of the HD DVR comes on. Guide Options When you want to change the way
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    Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ Filter the Program Guide. Want to dive right into the high-definition experience? It's easy to make the Program Guide show only a certain kind of program-for example, shows broadcast in HD format. On the Guide Options screen, highlight "Choose filter:" and
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    24-48 hours of finishing Guided Setup. 42 The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs You can always record the program you're watching by pressing the RECORD button on the remote. If you have not changed the channel for a while, your DIRECTV® HD DVR will add to your
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    Pass, go to DIRECTV Central, then Pick Programs to Record, then To Do List. Select a program, then select "Cancel/edit the Season Pass." Select "Cancel this Season Pass." Pay Per View You can order pay per view events using your remote control (as long as you keep your HD DVR connected to a standard
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    in your first monthly statement, and are available online at DIRECTV.com. Only programs airing on channels in the Channels You Receive list can be recorded as TiVo Suggestions. 44 The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour 4: Find New Programs Your DIRECTV® HD DVR makes it easy for you to find what you want
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    TiVo Suggestions are always the first programs deleted to make room for recordings you request. Auto-recording TiVo Suggestions is an easy way to find programs is updated during your HD DVR's regular connections to the DVR service, so you won't see this selection on DIRECTV Central until after its
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    DIRECTV® HD DVR can record many hours of programming-enough to fill a slew of video tapes! Fortunately, it also labels and organizes all those saved programs. Unlike a VCR, your HD DVR's Now Playing List gives you instant access to all recorded programs-no need guide.) Programs you request will
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    programs. Working late? Stuck in traffic? Don't worry. If you set up a recording or a Season Pass, the program will If you're watching live TV and a promotion comes on for an upcoming program, you may see an guide to show only channels that are on the list. This is a quick way to see programs
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    (described on page 23). If you set up the HD DVR to receive off-air antenna broadcasts only (that is, you connected an off-air antenna and you selected "Off-Air antenna only" during Guided Setup), you will be able to watch programs from two antenna channels at the same time. However, no recording
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    CHAPTER 4 Pick Programs to Record Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List 50 Using the Guide to Find Programs 56 Find Your Favorite Programs 58 Find Programs That Match Your Interests 62
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    Chapter 4 If some Season Pass programs are not recording, you may need to change their priority with the Season Pass Manager. See page 53. 50 Pick Programs to Record Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List Your DIRECTV® HD DVR makes finding and recording programs easy-so easy that you may find
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    a Parental Control. If it does, the HD DVR requires the current password to continue. See page 91 for more information. • Keep at Most=5. By default, five episodes of a program are kept in the Now Playing List. You can change this setting. See page 52. • Resolving conflicts. The DVR service resolves
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    the most recent nightly news or only a few of your kids' daily programs. The default setting is 5. (Only appears for a repeating recording.) • You can set the minimum amount of time the HD DVR keeps a recording. The default setting is "Until space needed" (about two days), except for pay per view
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    Conflicts will occur only if you try to schedule a third recording that overlaps the other two. By default, the oldest Season Pass has the greatest priority. If some Season Pass programs are not recording, you may need to change their priority with the Season Pass Manager. To do this, go to DIRECTV
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    your remote. • Cancel/edit the Season Pass. From this screen you can cancel the Season Pass, view upcoming programs, or change recording options for the whole Season Pass. • Cancel/edit manual repeat recording. Lets you cancel or change recording options for a manual repeat recording. 54 DIRECTV
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    " on this screen, which will display the Program Information screen. You could choose "View upcoming episodes" to find an episode that doesn't conflict with anything else, or change Recording Options, which may allow the program to be recorded. DIRECTV Central Pick Programs to Record To Do List
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    for your previously selected channels. 56 Pick Programs to Record Using the Guide to Find Programs The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ displays up to two weeks of TV programming at the touch of a button. You can use the guide to quickly find programs and set up recordings by customizing the
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    current channel's broadcast is always being saved, even when you are not recording a program. With dual tuner enabled, the HD DVR saves up to 30 minutes on each tuner. If the HD DVR has 4 saved a portion of a program, the saved portion is added to the beginning if you choose to record that
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    SELECT on each letter you want. As you select letters, an alphabetical list of programs appears on the right. Keep selecting letters until you see your program in the list. You can use other buttons on your remote control to help: CLEAR erases all the letters you've selected; BACK erases one letter
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    Time, Browse by Channel, and Manually Record Time/Channel. Browse by Time. Browse by Time lets you browse all programs on a particular day and time select a time. The time will advance in half-hour increments. 5. Press SELECT to bring up the list of programs without leaving the time selector (or
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    to the channel column. 3. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select a channel. (You can also use the numbers on the remote to type in a channel, then press ENTER/LAST.) 4. Press SELECT to show the list of programs without leaving the channel selector. Press the RIGHT arrow to show the list of
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    on program guide listings for that time and channel. This will help you find your program later in the To Do List or Now Playing List. 4 Record by Time or Channel is useful for times when you want to record only a portion of a program, for example, the opening monologue of a talk show. DIRECTV
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    finds programs that match your interests, tastes, passions, and whims on any channel you receive. And The list would be constantly updated by program guide data. You could search for something more only does this WishList search find a specific program-it finds the specific version! (You could also
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    set a WishList to auto-record, and it will record every program the WishList finds, on any channel you receive. For example, if you set the Elizabeth Myer rivalry. (For more on autorecording a WishList, see page 67.) DIRECTV Central Pick Programs to Record Search Using a WishList 4 If you set up an
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    Chapter 4 64 Pick Programs to Record Creating a WishList Search From Search Using a WishList, select "Create new If an actor or director is not listed, and none of their programs are in the Program Guide, try a Keyword WishList. DIRECTV Central Pick Programs to Record Search Using a WishList
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    WishList searches work very similarly, but the DVR service searches only program and episode titles work.) • Be as specific as possible. For example, do not use keywords like TH*. There will not be enough room to show all the results of a keyword that is too general. DIRECTV Central Pick Programs
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    Set the WishList to auto-record. If you want to make sure the program will record, give the WishList a high priority with the Season Pass Manager. (See page 50.) The next time " Title, skip the dollar signs to find these titles.) DIRECTV Central Pick Programs to Record Search Using a WishList
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    WishList, then select "Edit WishList." DIRECTV Central Pick Programs to Record Search Using a WishList 4 If you create an auto-recording WishList search with the category "Sports," previews of pay per view programs may be recorded and appear on your Now Playing List. These will be marked as partial
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    Chapter 4 Pick Programs to Record 68
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    CHAPTER 5 Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs Using the Control Buttons 70 Status Bar 71 Channel Banner 72 Watching Live TV 73 Watching Programs from Now Playing 76 Watching High-Definition Programs 78 Save to VCR 81 Music Channels 82
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    for too long, you may permanently damage your screen. See your TV's owner's manual for more information. 70 Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs Using the Control Buttons Part of the fun of watching programs with your DIRECTV® HD DVR is using the pause, instant replay, and slow motion features
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    . The green portion of the bar represents the part of the program saved by the HD DVR. The HD DVR automatically saves up to 30 minutes of live TV. You can rewind and fast forward through the saved portions of a program. In live TV, the right edge of the green segment represents the current time
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    Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs Channel Banner start a recording. This icon is bright when the HD DVR is recording a program, dim when it is not recording. Highlight to display Digital icon will appear bright. Select to display Parental Controls (see page 91). If Parental Controls are off,
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    of channel surfing? Press GUIDE to bring up the Advanced Program Guide™. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a program that's on now and press SELECT. The channel changes to that program. • Use the Number Pad. To go to a specific channel, use the numbers on your remote control, then press ENTER/LAST
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    the HD DVR starts saving live TV on the new channel (in addition to the other most recent channel you were watching). You can use the pause, fast forward, instant replay, and slow motion features on either of the two current channels. For more on dual tuner, see page 48. The DIRECTV Advanced Program
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    beside programs 5 that have a Dolby® Digital sound track. This appears beside programs that are broadcast in letterbox format, which displays the full width of the program and leaves a black margin at the top and bottom of the screen. This appears beside programs broadcast in high-definition
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    TV and Recorded Programs Watching Programs from Now Playing All programs recorded on your DIRECTV® HD DVR are listed in the Now Playing List (no more searching through unlabeled videotapes!). To go to the Now Playing List, press the DIRECTV button on your remote control return to the Program
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    and advisories for the selected program. For a description of movie and television ratings, and of television advisories, see "Parental Controls" on page 91. A movie may also have advisories, regardless of whether it has a rating. The following movie advisory codes may appear in parentheses
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    select the formats available on your TV. You probably made these settings when you first set up your HD DVR. See page 29 for Video Setup information. Feel free to change your video settings. You will probably want to change your video settings depending on the program you are watching. Feel free to
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    TV Exit Info List Guide 5 Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs in highdefinition format using the HD DVR. If you see a message that says "Viewing is not permitted using the HDMI output" while watching a program, refer to the troubleshooting
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    high-definition programs to watch and record. • Filter the program guide. See page 41 for more about filtering the guide. • Check out HD programming from DIRECTV. The DIRECTV® HD Package includes several HD channels. When you subscribe to the DIRECTV® HD Package, you will receive a list of the HD
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    to your HD DVR instead of a VCR. The steps to follow are the same. (See your DVD recorder's instructions for details on how to record a DVD.) 5 Most of the buttons on your remote that control playback work as usual during Save to VCR-you can fast forward through the boring parts! The VCR will record
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    Chapter 5 Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs Music Channels Some DIRECTV® channels feature continuous music. You can tune to a music channel just as you would any other channel. You cannot record music channels or use special
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    CHAPTER 6 Messages and Setup Messages from DIRECTV 84 Purchases 85 Settings 89 System Information 104 System Test 105 Troubleshooting 106 Restart or Reset System 107 Standby 108
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    may send you messages about updates to your service and other important notices. These messages are important, useful and easy to find-we made them that way because we really want you to read them. When your DIRECTV® HD DVR receives a new message, a message icon ( ) appears on the channel banner
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    and time. To see the Purchases screen, press the DIRECTV button to go to DIRECTV Central. Select Messages & Setup, then Purchases. Each program in the list is marked either "Upcoming," "Purchased," "Canceled," or "Unviewed." • Upcoming. These programs are scheduled to be purchased but have not aired
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    you have set with Parental Controls, a password will be required to purchase it. Messages and Setup Pay Per View Your DIRECTV® HD DVR makes buying and recording pay per view events a snap. You can order them when they are promoted on live TV, or during a search for programs. You can order them to
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    will be refreshed with the new information and you will have the option to purchase and record the program. If the HD DVR cannot find purchase information, you will programs are marked "Save Until I Delete" (the green circle icon) by default. That way your recorded movies are saved until you manually
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    and is being recorded. Selecting this option cancels the recording. (Because the HD DVR began recording the program, you will still be charged for the purchase.) • Continue recording. Available if the program is already recording. Selecting this option leaves the pay per view screen without
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    Audio icon ( ) in the channel banner to view available options. Dolby® Digital. Some programs, including high-definition programs, include Dolby Digital audio. If you connected your HD DVR to an A/V receiver that supports Dolby Digital audio (using an Optical Digital Audio cable), you can set your
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    ® service, your HD DVR receives information for all channels available through DIRECTV. You may not subscribe to all of these channels, so to make it easier for you to find and record programs on channels you do receive, you can set up custom channel lists. • Channels You Receive. Use the Channels
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    Off-Air Channels. If you selected "Satellite and off-air antenna" as your program source during Guided Setup, your HD DVR is already set up to receive digital broadcasts from an off-air antenna. In this case, you may not ever need to use the settings available here. If you selected "Off-Air antenna
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    of Standby Mode. To enter Standby, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control, then select Standby, or press the STANDBY button on the HD DVR's front panel. To exit Standby, press the DIRECTV or LIVE TV button. Auto Re-lock Option: When Parental Controls are temporarily turned off, they re-lock
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    (Ratings in gray do not apply to the category. For example, a TV-Y program would not have V-Violence content so there is nothing to block.) Use the box will change to tell you exactly what ratings level you are allowing. Your changes are saved automatically. To return to the Parental Controls screen
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    quickly. You can highlight a specific channel by entering its channel number with the number buttons on the remote. 3. When you are done, press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to return to Parental Controls. Your changes are saved automatically. Spending limit. You can limit the amount that may be spent on
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    some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive 6 dialogue (D). TV-Y7. Directed to older children. This program is designed for children age 7 and above. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may frighten children under
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    to the DVR service manually. However, for troubleshooting or other unusual circumstances, you may wish to use this option. When you select this option, the status indicator reads "Starting Up." The status will update as it cycles through various states. You can watch TV and use your HD DVR while the
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    numbers on the Dial-In Number screen. The HD DVR will use this number to connect to the DVR service. After you press SELECT, the Dialing Format screen will appear. If your area code has no access numbers, you can press the LEFT arrow to return to the Area Code screen and try to enter a nearby area
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    The HD DVR will then try its call again later. The most common code HD DVR checks for a dial tone before dialing. However, if you have a non-standard dial tone (as some voice messaging systems have), the HD DVR will be unable to detect the dial tone and will not connect to the DVR service. DIRECTV
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    Remote Control You can program your remote to control power, muting and volume on your TV or A/V Receiver. You can also use your HD DVR remote to change inputs on your TV. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 109 for instructions. Satellite and Off-Air Antenna The Satellite and Off-Air
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    strength is low, see "Satellite Signal Troubleshooting," on page 26. Test Off-Air Signal Strength. If you have an off-air antenna connected to your HD DVR, and you chose "Satellite and off-air antenna" or "Off-Air antenna only"as your Program Source during Guided Setup, you can use this screen to
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    you have recorded or scheduled to record will never be deleted to make room for TiVo Suggestions. If space is needed for your scheduled recordings, TiVo Suggestions are the first programs to be deleted. When you set up your HD DVR, automatic recording of TiVo Suggestions is on. For more information
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    format. You can always change your video output format while watching live TV or recorded programs. To do this, you can use this screen, or use the FORMAT button on the HD DVR's front panel, or use the UP arrow button on the remote to cycle through formats you select on the "Output Format - UP
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    want your HD DVR to add letterbox and sidebar panels to the picture. While watching live or recorded programs, you can use the RATIO button on your remote to switch between TV Aspect Correction settings. Press RATIO once to display the current setting, and again to change it. If your TV supports
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    is where you can find the HD DVR's serial number, Receiver ID number, the manufacturer and model number, the software version, information about recent service calls, and the HD DVR's storage capacity. You'll need some of this information if you contact Customer Care for support. You can use CHAN UP
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    Test runs tests on the HD DVR's signal, tuning, access card, and phone connection, then shows the test results. You can also see the ID Number for your DIRECTV Access Card on this screen. The tests begin when you press SELECT. If the tests succeed, press SELECT to return to Messages & Setup. If the
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    various problems. Use CHAN UP/DOWN to see all of the text on the screens. (There is also extensive troubleshooting available in Chapter 8 of this guide.) • Parental Controls Troubleshooting provides instructions for using Parental Controls. • Phone Troubleshooting can help if your HD DVR's phone
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    delete everything," you must repeat Guided Setup. See page 21 for details. If you do not have the remote control, you can also press buttons on the front of the HD DVR to enter the safety code. Press the INFO 6 button three times and then press DOWN. DIRECTV Central Messages & Setup Restart or
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    on the remote control. • The HD DVR will not tune to previously ordered pay per view programs unless you have them scheduled to be recorded. • Programs that are recording or scheduled to record will record in standby mode. To turn off standby mode, press the DIRECTV button or the LIVE TV button on
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    CHAPTER 7 Programming the Remote Control Introduction 110 Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input 111 Resetting the Programmable Buttons 114 Setting a Remote Address 115
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    . Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Receiver The DIRECTV Remote will already work with your DIRECTV® HD DVR. You can also set it up to control your TV and A/V receiver. For example, you can set up the remote to: • Control TV power, volume, mute, and input settings: Complete the instructions on page
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    (If you have been using a universal TV remote control, select your TV or A/V receiver's brand, not the brand of the universal remote.) Next you'll see a screen with four-digit codes. 3. Prepare the remote control. 7 Point the remote away from your HD DVR. Refer to the table below and determine
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    codes works, perform a code search (see below). Performing a Code Search If none of the codes listed allows you to control your device, a code search may detect the correct code. Performing a code search can take up to 20 minutes. 1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your HD DVR
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    , due to the great variety of TVs and A/V receivers, some makes and models are not compatible with your HD DVR's remote control. If you reach the end of the available codes without finding a code that works with your device, you will need to use your TV or A/V receiver's remote to turn it on and off
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    programmable buttons. Once you do so, all the buttons on the remote will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote. 1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your HD DVR. Press and hold the TV PWR button and DIRECTV button simultaneously until the red light at the end of the
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    a piece of cloth, a magazine, or anything thick and opaque. This prevents the HD DVR from receiving signals. 2. Point the remote control at the HD DVR for which you want to set the remote address. Press the DIRECTV button, and select Messages & Setup. Select System Information, and press the DOWN
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    Chapter 7 Programming the Remote Control 116
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    Pick Programs to Record 126 Questions About Parental Controls 132 Questions About the DIRECTV® HD DVR's Phone Calls 133 Questions About Audio and Video 136 Questions About Pay Per View 141 Questions About the Remote Control 143 Questions About the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service 144
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    Customer Care For questions about your DIRECTV® HD DVR, your DIRECTV® programming or your DVR service After checking troubleshooting, call DIRECTV Customer Care at 1-800-531-5000 if you need help • Connecting your HD DVR to your TV and other A/V equipment. • With Guided Setup or daily phone calls
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    video from your HD DVR. You may need to use the "INPUT," "SOURCE," or "TV/VIDEO" button on your TV or TV's remote control to change video sources. If you are having trouble changing the video source, refer to the instructions that came with your TV. • If you connected your HD DVR to your TV using an
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    120 Troubleshooting Questions About Live TV How do I see what's on TV on every channel? • From live TV, press the GUIDE button on the remote to display the program guide. You be able to rewind very far (the green area on the Status Bar will be very small). You can store up to 30 minutes of the
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    , you are watching delayed TV. To catch up to live TV, press the ADVANCE ( ) button. When does the HD DVR get program data? • Your HD DVR downloads program guide data throughout the day from your satellite connection. It takes a day or two for the HD DVR to get all of its guide data (up to 14 days
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    unless you have been instructed to do so by a customer care representative. In this instance, it is safe to proceed past this screen without consulting Customer Care. When I power on my TV, I see the message "Searching for satellite signal...." Your HD DVR is having trouble tuning to the channel
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    dishes. You can also find positioning information by repeating Satellite Dish Guided Setup, available by pressing the DIRECTV button, then selecting Messages & Setup then Settings, then Satellite & Off-Air Antenna, then Repeat Guided Setup. • There may be an obstruction (for example, trees) between
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    digital or high-definition programs, check with the local station for their broadcast schedule. • Broadcasters can experience temporary signal outages due to technical problems or weather. Try tuning to the channel again after an hour or so. I can't find an off-air antenna channel in the guide that
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    available for a variety of reasons. If the channel recently started broadcasting, the DVR service may be in the process of adding program information for that channel to the guide. If you do not have a satellite dish antenna connected to your HD DVR, you won't receive any program information. 8 125
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    when I press GUIDE or look for programs to record. I can't find my program in the listings, although I know it's on. • Your HD DVR may not have all its program guide data yet. When you first begin to use your HD DVR, it begins to download guide information from the DIRECTV satellites. It takes
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    message says that doing so will delete a program sooner than you want. • If the program was a Season Pass, you Program Information screen, choose "Save to VCR." See page 81. How do I check the upcoming programs that I've scheduled to record? • From the DIRECTV Central screen, select Pick Programs
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    from the Now Playing List to my VCR or DVD recorder? • Yes. You can use the "Save to VCR" function. See page 81 for more information. Can I copy or archive programs to a ZIP drive or any other computer storage media? • No. You can only connect the HD DVR to standard A/V devices such as a VCR or
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    by the DIRECTV satellites. If you find that the HD DVR's time is consistently wrong, you can change the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time settings manually, as described on page 100. If the clock still shows the wrong time, you can call DIRECTV Customer Care at the number on the back of this guide
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    . • The HD DVR may have lost power during the time the program was broadcast. I haven't scheduled enough programs to fill my HD DVR, but when I try to schedule more programs, the HD DVR says there isn't room. • With satellite broadcasts, the amount of recording space the HD DVR needs varies from
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    but when it will become available. If enough space will not be available at the time of recording, the DVR service tells you which programs would be deleted to make more room. However, you always have the final say on how long the HD DVR keeps recorded programs. You can delete programs at any time
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    by putting your HD DVR in standby mode and then taking it out of standby. I've lost my password for Parental Controls. What should I do? • If you have lost your password, and you are a DIRECTV customer, you can call DIRECTV Customer Care at the phone number provided on the back of this guide. 132
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    Questions About the DIRECTV® HD DVR's Phone Calls Questions About the DIRECTV® HD DVR's Phone Calls My HD DVR is not connecting to the DVR service. • Verify that the phone jack is working by connecting a phone to the same jack the HD DVR is using, and checking for a dial tone. Make sure the phone
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    rarely (a few times a year). Why does the HD DVR have to be connected to a phone line? Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time? • The HD DVR should be plugged in to a land-based phone line at all times to receive the DVR service and DIRECTV® sports packages, and to send information about
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    Questions About the DIRECTV® HD DVR's Phone Calls What if I need to make a call while the HD DVR is using the phone? • When you pick up the phone, the HD DVR will interrupt the download process and free the phone line for your call. Hang up, wait at least 45 seconds, then pick up the line again to
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    the PAUSE button on the remote control, then press BACK to move back a frame or two, then press PAUSE again to resume play. • Try changing channels. • Press the DIRECTV button; then press the LIVE TV button to return to live television. • Restart your HD DVR. From Messages & Setup select Restart
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    your HD DVR. From DIRECTV Central, select Messages & Setup, then Restart or Reset System, then Restart the Recorder. You will see the Welcome screen and the system will restart within about 45 seconds. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs in
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    your HD DVR. You may need to use the "INPUT," "SOURCE," or "TV/VIDEO" button on your TV or TV's remote control to change video sources. If you are having trouble changing the video source, refer to the instructions that came with your TV. • Make sure you select a video output format that works with
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    System, then Restart the Recorder. If you cannot fix the problem, call DIRECTV Customer Care at 1-800-531-5000. The HD program I'm watching doesn't seem to be high-definition quality. • Make sure that you connected video from your HD DVR to your HDTV using a highdefinition video cable: the HDMI
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    Troubleshooting • Make sure the HD DVR's TV Aspect Ratio is set to match the size of your TV screen. To do this, press the DIRECTV button to go to DIRECTV Central. Select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Video, then TV Aspect Ratio. • Your TV may be adding panels to the picture. Check your TV
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    is no longer 8 available." Press GUIDE to see the guide. Press the RECORD button to see Program Information for the program. Select "View upcoming showings." To see live TV again, press GUIDE. • In general, pay per view events can be ordered through the HD DVR within 24 hours of their air time
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    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting • If the program exceeds a limit set with Parental Controls, and Parental Controls are on, you will need the password to view it. • If you are attempting to order a pay per view selection with your remote control and cannot, call DIRECTV Customer Care at the number
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    Control Questions About the Remote Control My remote control doesn't work with my television. • You need to program the HD DVR's remote control to control some functions of your television or audio/visual equipment. See page 110. My remote control doesn't work with my HD DVR. • Your remote control
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    Troubleshooting Questions About the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service How do I prevent TiVo Suggestions from being automatically recorded and listed on Now Playing List? • Press the DIRECTV Button, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then TiVo Suggestions, then No. Will my HD DVR still work
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    Questions About the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service How does my TiVo Suggestions list get generated? How does it know what I like? • Your personal TV preferences are based on programs you have rated with THUMBS UP and THUMBS DOWN. Also, any program you record that does not already have a Thumb
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    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 146
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    CHAPTER 9 Warranty and Specifications Limited One Year Warranty 148 FCC Information 150 Specifications 152 Safety Instructions 155
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    Year Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV® HD DVR (Model Number: HR10-250) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt
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    REQUESTING REPAIR SERVICE... Please check the troubleshooting section of this guide. This may save you a call to DIRECTV Customer Care. TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE... Warranty service will be provided by DIRECTV. If you believe you need service for your HD DVR, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) • Trade Name: DIRECTV • Type of Equipment: DIRECTV® HD DVR • Model Number: HR10-250 Federal Communications
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    , are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. If this DIRECTV® HD DVR causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the
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    type of programming being recorded. 152 Warranty and Specifications Specifications Satellite In: Antenna RF In: Video Out: Audio Out: Telephone: Control Out: Card Slot: Expansion Port Power: Ambient (external) Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Dimensions: Remote Control: Modem F-Type
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    in to receive the upgrade. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. LINUX SOURCE NOTICE The DIRECTV® HD DVR is powered by the Linux operating system. The machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. Please visit www.tivo.com
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    must be connected into the HD DVR's Satellite In 2 jack. Professional installation highly recommended. 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
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    and in the operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. other appliances (including amplifiers) 9 that produce heat. 10. Power Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
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    serviced by qualified service personnel when: • The power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed; • Liquid has spilled into the product; • The product has been exposed to rain or water; • The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions (adjust only those controls
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    Avoid moving the unit while it is plugged in to avoid accumulative shock and vibration damage to the internal hard disk drive. 21. Polarization-The DIRECTV® HD DVR is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug. If the plug does not fit, contact your
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    Chapter 9 Warranty and Specifications 158
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    APPENDIX A Front and Back Panel Reference
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    the buttons, lights, and other elements on the front panel of the DIRECTV® HD DVR. 1. Access Card door. Open the access card door and insert your access card here. An access card is required to receive DIRECTV® programming. See page 6 for more information. 2. FORMAT button. Use this button to change
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    information. 6. IR Sensor. The HD DVR receives IR (infrared) signals from your remote control through this sensor. Make sure it is always clean and unobstructed. 7. GUIDE button. Press this button to display the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™. Press it again and the Guide disappears. See page 74
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    power cord (supplied) into this opening to turn on the HD DVR. The HD DVR does not use a separate on/off switch; plugging it in switches it on. 2. Phone Jack. Connect the HD DVR to your phone line using the telephone cord (supplied) and optional telephone line splitter (supplied). Your HD DVR needs
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    white jacks (L and R) send a stereo audio signal, while the yellow (video) jack sends a standard-definition analog picture. Use the Composite A/V cable (supplied) to connect your HD DVR to your TV, A/V receiver, VCR, or DVD recorder with these jacks. The yellow video jack sends a picture only if the
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    , along with a highdefinition 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. 164 Front and Back Panel
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    APPENDIX B GNU General Public License
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    copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs; and that you know you can do these things. To protect your rights, we need to make
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    covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided
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    executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the source code distributed need not include
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    into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two
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    Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will . You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 59
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    Index
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    A A/V receiver 8 programming remote to control 110 access card 6 accessories and cables 9 activate DIRECTV and DVR services 27 Actor WishList. See WishList. ADVANCE button 70 Advanced Program Guide 74 advisories 77 alternate audio 89 antenna off-air 7 area code 33 see also dial-in number aspect
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    74 Guided Setup activate DIRECTV service 27 overview 22 phone setup 33 Satellite Dish Guided Setup 23 H HD programs finding 80 watching 78 HDCP 79, 137 HDMI 7 HDMI cable 10 HDMI output copyright protection and 79, 137 HDMI-to-DVI cable 10 HDTV 7 definition of 2 HDTV receiver 7 High Definition
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    TiVo Suggestions time how the HD DVR's clock is set 129 TiVo logo viii TiVo Suggestions resetting 107 settings 101 tone/pulse 98 transponder 6 triple LNB 3 troubleshooting general 117-145 satellite signal 26 TV Aspect Correction 30, 103 TV INPUT button, programming 111 TV PWR button, programming
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    102 V VCR connecting 13, 18 video cables choosing 10 high-definition 10 video output format 31 video settings 101 video setup 29 View Recording History 55 View Upcoming 57 VOLUME button, programming 111 W warranty 148-149 watching recorded programs 76 WishList 62-67 Actor WishList 64 auto-recording
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    Index 176
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    DIRECTV. DIRECTV Advanced Program GuideTM This icon indicates that a pay per view event is an All Day Ticket. This appears with programs broadcast with Dolby® Digital audio. This icon appears with programs broadcast in Letterbox format. This icon appears with programs broadcast in high-definition
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    hear from you. For questions regarding your DIRECTV® HD DVR, DIRECTV® programming, or your DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® service, after checking the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide, please contact DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288. When you call DIRECTV, you will need to provide the 12 digit number on your
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User's
Guide
DIRECTV HD DVR
To navigate the DIRECTV
®
HD DVR
’
s on-screen menus, use
the remote control
’
s arrow buttons to move the highlight bar
onto the option you want, then press SELECT.
The LEFT arrow button often takes you to a previous screen.
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Select
Arrow Buttons
Two Types of On-Screen Arrows
The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control
The arrows that appear beside or near
the highlight bar show possible
directions. For example, on this screen,
you could press the RIGHT arrow to
highlight Options or the DOWN arrow to
highlight
“
Edit Keyword WishList.
”
Highlight Bar
Arrows Near
Highlight Bar
When you see page up or page
down arrows at the top or
bottom of the screen (or a list),
press the CHAN UP/DOWN
button to jump to more items
an entire page at a time.
Page Up
Arrow
Page Down
Arrow
CHAN UP/DOWN
Button
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Chan