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    DIRECTV HD DVR PRO USER GUIDE
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    DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8) Do not install your DIRECTV Receiver near anything power
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    sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO into a surge pro- • tector to prevent damage from fluctuations in your power supply. • vases or other vessels containing liquid on top of it
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    You'll Need ...3 DVR Service ...3 HD Access Fee ...3 Installation & Activation...3 Package Contents ...4 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel ...4 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Rear Panel ...6 What's On 9 Watching TV ...11 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Live TV 12 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Recorded TV
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    Sort...30 Pay Per View...31 Search...31 Date & Time...32 Favorites ...32 Channels I Get ...33 Caller ID & Messages ...33 Caller ID...33 DIRECTV Messages ...34 Parental Controls ...34 Ratings...34 Channel Blocks ...35 Spending ...35 Hours ...35 Now, lock it...36 Let me in...!...36 Menu Features for
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    ...40 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO or TV Problems 41 Recorded TV Troubleshooting ...45 Remote Control Problems...48 Running the System Test...49 Limited 90-Day Warranty...50 Who is Covered? ...50 What is Covered? ...50 What is Excluded? ...51 Make Sure You Keep...52 Before Requesting Repair Service...52 To
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    ...70 Making the Basic Connections ...72 Guided Setup ...74 HDTV Settings in Guided Setup...74 Now, let us lead the way...75 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service...75 Programming Your Remote Control ...76 Factory Defaults...76 Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO 77 viii
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    Ratio...82 Screen Formats ...82 Options For Changing Video Output ...83 FORMAT key on Your Remote...83 Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel 84 Supported Resolutions...85 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats ...86 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs...86 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs...88 Index ...91
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    Chapter 1 2 Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO 3 Installation & Activation 4 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel 6 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Rear Panel Getting Started
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    Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is a high-definition, digital video recorder, that lets you record up to 400 hours of your favorite programs in standard-definition or 100 hours of high-definition, and use pause and other video controls on live TV*. You can select a specific program
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    , visit directv.com/HD. Installation & Activation If you or a professional installer have not yet connected your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and other components, please see Appendix A, Installation at the end of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need to activate your DIRECTV service. If
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    like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - For future use. 2) POWER - Turns your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO on or off. Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Displays
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    current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlight- ed program. 7) ARROWS - Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or right. 8) SELECT - Selects the item highlighted. 9) LIGHT RING - 12 blue lights indicate the current state of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Press and hold the LEFT
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    16 18 IR INPUT HDMI SWITCH OPTICAL OUT HDMI HDMI OPTICAL OUT 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 13 15 17 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - Use to connect the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a satellite dish antenna. If your installation includes an SWM (Single
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    your TV up to 300 feet from your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Receiver. 13) S-ATA PORT - For future use. 14) HDMI SWITCH - Move this switch to select the type of HDMI cable you are using. 15) ETHERNET 1 & 2 (RJ45) - Provides connectivity to your home network, and to the Internet, so you can access your Music
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    Chapter 2 What's On 11 Watching TV 17 The Guide 18 The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV 19 Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites 21 Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day 22 The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded Programs
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    watched (PREV). * You may have noticed your DIRECTV remote contains keys labeled PWR and DIRECTV & TV POWER. The PWR key turns your DIRECTV Receiver on and off. The DIRECTV & TV POWER keys turn both your receiver and your TV on and off. However, the remote must be programmed to work with your TV
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    DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Live TV Live Buffer: The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, If you are viewing a screen with a TV Window, such as the Guide or an Info screen, icons are displayed in the window to identify the current state (e.g., playing,
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    DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can be found in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. To view the Playlist, press LIST. To
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    ) and temporarily unlocked ("filled-in" locked icon). 9) Button Hint - Tells you that you can see the Mini Guide by pressing the BLUE key on the remote. Music Channels Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous music channels with something for every taste. Tune to these just as
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    recording  - HD program  - Dolby Digital audio available Getting Around in the Guide Press the GUIDE key on your remote, then choose how you want to filter the Guide (or press GUIDE twice to skip the filter). Select All Channels, or channels in a specific category. Moving through the Guide is
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    RECORD to record the program. The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time, and appears over full-screen TV. To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV. Just as you can
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    late. Just set a program to record and your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will save it for you to watch later. To watch recorded programs, use the Playlist feature. (See The Playlist on page 22.) To schedule a program for recording with specific options: 1) Highlight a program that interests you and press
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    program in the Guide or the To Do List (press LIST, then YELLOW); then, select the Record item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to change 've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Playlist, set your
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    24 hours a day on DIRECTV® Pay Per View. You'll find them listed in the Guide, starting at channel 125. Tune to a pay per view program or press INFO on a highlighted pay per view program. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as your receiver is connected to a land
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    press LIST on the remote. Other programs, which may include behind-thescenes and video extras for new movie releases, DIRECTV content packages, special Highlighting a program title displays the program description, just as in the Guide. Episodic programs appear in the list in groups. For example, if
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    Disk Space Bar The My Playlist screen displays a Disk Space bar that shows the approximate amount of space available on your disk at any given time. The Disk Space bar shows programs you have designated Keep until I Delete in blue, programs subject to expiration in light blue, and the remaining
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    Chapter 3 The Menu 27 Using the Menu 27 Help & Settings 29 My Playlist 29 Audio Options 30 Category Sort 31 Pay Per View 31 Search 32 Date & Time 32 Favorites 33 Caller ID & Messages 34 Parental Controls 37 Menu Features for Recording
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    your remote to easily access DIRECTV features the Menu is displayed over the Guide, it displays special features to help you with the Guide. Help & Settings Selecting Help , access card, receiver ID and phone line. Satellite: This option is useful if your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has lost signal
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    Use this option to setup your remote to control your TV and other equipment. Audio: access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you can restart the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything.
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    Audio in the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. To temporarily change the audio, from the Menu DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is capable of reproducing 5.1-encoded audio: five discrete channels of full-range digital audio, plus one channel of low-frequency (subwoofer) audio, for use by A/V receivers
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    frequency channels. The result, when your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital A/V receiver and 5.1 channel speaker setup, is RED or GREEN key on your remote to advance or reverse in 90-minute increments. Press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide, or EXIT to return to live
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    to see specific events such as sports, comedy specials and more. The Guide will display by selecting subcategories; just follow the onscreen instructions. Once you've found what you're Guide slated to air within the number of days of programming supported by your receiver will appear on your list
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    for the kids. When you're using a Favorites list, the Guide will only display those channels you've chosen - and you'll also remote. Keep in mind, no matter what Favorites list you're currently using, you can still always access any channel you receive by keying in its channel number on your remote
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    also set your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to display only the channels that are in your current subscription package. To see the channels you receive, select Ch's you receive important messages from DIRECTV about your service. Also, if you have Caller ID service, you can view phone calls you've received or
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    Messages This feature lets you view a listing of current DIRECTV messages waiting for you. Simply highlight and select a message in the list to read, then you'll have the choice to keep or delete it.
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    , SELECT Spending, then set your preferred spending limit for any single pay per view purchase. Simply key in the amount using the numbers on your remote. Hours From the left menu, SELECT Hours, then set your preferred hours during which TV can be viewed. You can set hours based on "school
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    or permanently will appear. Select one and enter your password. Note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will relock the box. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is discouraged by a time delay; each invalid passcode entered
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    To change your passcode at any time: 1) Press MENU, SELECT Parental Controls, then Edit Settings. 2) Scroll down to Passcode and press SELECT. 3) Enter your old password, then enter a new one twice to confirm. Menu Features for Recording The Menu includes special recording features over certain
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    Chapter 4 More Info 40 Troubleshooting 50 Limited 90-Day Warranty 54 Product Information 55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 57 FCC Customer Information 60 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS")
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    panel button or remote control, try one of these:  Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, then wait for program guide information to be acquired.  If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO for 15
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    's front panel.  Press the TV INPUT button on the DIRECTV remote control.  If problems persist, turn off all equipment that is connected to your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO back on.  Check your connections and cables. 5. Power Most problems have simple solutions. 41
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    wall-mount phone jack or install a wireless phone jack that transmits Caller ID information. DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will not turn on  Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode, and press PWR (power key).  Press the POWER button on the front panel of the receiver.  Check to make sure the
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    and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver.  Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is connected to.  Press the POWER button on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO .  Press the red RESET
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    neither of those work, restart your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. You can also press MENU, press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. 44
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    DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. You can also press MENU, press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the left menu, then press SELECT on Restart Receiver again. Recorded TV Troubleshooting A program I tried Guide, you cancel the entire series, not just the highlighted episode. 45
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    saying it conflicted with another scheduled record. What do I do?  Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO can record up to two programs at once, or it can record one instead of 9:00 p.m.), try scheduling the recording manually (go to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change the start and end times appropriately
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    the INFO key when the program is highlighted in any list or the Guide), then select the Record menu item and change the options as needed. When I am watching a recorded program, and the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO starts to record another program, my image quality deteriorates.  Press PAUSE, then PLAY
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    on the remote to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO.  Check the batteries in the remote control. They may be weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries.  If you're entering a channel number that is less than four digits long, the receiver might
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    access card is installed in the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. 1) Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. 2) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then
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    Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO (Model Number: HR21P) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of acquisition. Who is Covered? You must have proof of acquisition to receive warranty service. A receipt
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    warranty. Except in the case of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV, installing software modifications, "hacks" or utilizing service access or "back doors" will void this limited warranty.  Reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions, telephone line, or cable or antenna systems
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    ... 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 Receiver, contact DIRECTV at 1800-DIRECTV. A representative will go through
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    OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THE DIRECTV RECEIVER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE
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    warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. (You may have noted some of this information on page 73 when you connected the cables to your receiver.) Model No Serial
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    DIRECTV System, including:  In-home service calls when needed  Power surge related repairs  Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout home  Defective remote control replacements  24-hour Technical Support  Dish antenna realignments  Replacement of defective equipment (if problem
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    CLICK on the "Accept These Changes" button. If you have a DIRECTV Receiver, DIRECTV Plus DVR, DIRECTV HD Receiver, DIRECTV HD DVR PRO or DIRECTV Receiver with UltimateTV Service, please call 1-800-DIRECTV to sign up. The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN is offered by AIG Warranty Guard and underwritten by
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    interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV  Trade Name: DIRECTV  Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver  Model Number: HR21P Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with
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    to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected.  and TV Interference Problems." This booklet is Service Order codes, must be provided to your telephone company. Facility Interface code: 02LS2 Service Order code jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. The REN is used
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    you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm
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    TO YOU. A. License Grant and Conditions DIRECTV grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the Software solely in executable code form and solely as integrated with, incorporated into, and in conjunction with the Receiver. You must ensure that the copyright, trademark
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    or any other agreement between you and DIRECTV. Upon termination you must return the Receiver to DIRECTV or your supplier. E. Disclaimer THE OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF DIRECTV OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED
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    A: Installation 64 Before You Begin 64 Hardware Reference 68 Making the Video Connections 70 Making the Audio Connections 72 Making the Basic Connections 74 Guided Setup 75 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 76 Programming Your Remote Control 77 Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV HD DVR
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    . Access Card Contains information about your DIRECTV service. It must be properly inserted for your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to work and to activate your programming. TIP You can find additional information and the latest updates at directv.com POWER OPEN GUIDE MENU REC SELECT ACTIVE INFO 480i
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    carries video only, so must be used with audio cables to receive the audio signal. HDMI Optical provides the same quality signal as regular HDMI. With an optional signal converter and a fiber optic cable, you can place your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO up to 300 feet from your TV set. Component Video Output
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    jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the DIRECTV Receiver. Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord connects your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a land-based
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    HD DVR PRO. • Connect the audio and video outputs of your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to your TV or VCR. • If you connected the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a VCR, connect the VCR to your TV. • Connect the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a telephone line. • Plug in all power cords. This section gives detailed instructions
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    from your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, you may need to program the INPUT key on your DIRECTV Remote. (See page 76 for info.) Some TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an onscreen menu. If you have trouble changing the video source, refer to the instructions that came
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    OPTICAL OUT HDMI HDMI OPTICAL OUT To optional HDMI Optical receiver/converter, which allows you to place DIRECTV HD DVR PRO up to 300 feet from your TV. * Note: Do not confuse the component YPbPr cable with a standard Audio/Video (RCA-type) cable. Observe the Red, Green, Blue color-coding. You
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    to use other audio outputs; for example, if you want to connect your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a stereo or home theater system. Note: HDMI cable is not included with the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. • Best 2: You may also receive digital audio by connecting an Digital Audio cable from either the DIGITAL AUDIO
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    DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL OPTICAL (S/PDIF) DIGITAL COAXIAL 1* 2* GOOD DIRECTV HD DVR PRO * NOTE: For BEST audio quality, use the HDMI or HDMI optical cable for audio and video. (See "Making the Video Connections.") BETTER BETTER HDMI SWITCH OPTICAL OUT HDMI HDMI OPTICAL OUT 71
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    to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the back of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Some systems may instead make this connection to a cable entry point in your house. Your DIRECTV installer will make the appropriate connection. 2) Connect the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to land-based telephone line. Plug one end of the
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    back of your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, write down the serial number, receiver ID and model number. You'll need them later. Serial # Receiver ID Model # (Copy these numbers to page 54 along with your other acquisition information) DIRECTV HD DVR PRO 1 HDMI SWITCH OPTICAL OUT HDMI HDMI OPTICAL OUT
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    Guided Setup Now that your equipment is all hooked up and plugged in, you're ready to complete setup to begin enjoying your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the remote control is set to DIRECTV, which is the far- left position. 2) Press PWR. The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will
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    for the onscreen program guide. Next, you'll be given the opportunity to program your remote to control other equipment such as your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow the screen instructions and you'll be ready to watch in no time! Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes
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    Guided Setup, but if you didn't, or you want to make changes, or you've acquired some new equipment, follow these instructions. You can program the DIRECTV Remote Control to operate your TV power, volume and mute, additional equipment such as a DVD, VCR, stereo, or second TV or DIRECTV Receiver
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    respond. An RF Capable Remote can operate the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO without having to point your remote directly at it, such as when the receiver is installed in a cabinet, or you use the remote from another room in your house. The operating range of an RF Remote is up to 200 feet, with some possible
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    Appendix B: High-Def 101 80 About High-Definition 83 Options For Changing Video Output 85 Supported Resolutions 86 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats
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    digital images. Following are terms you might see used regarding Digital TV broadcasts. Although your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is a "true" HD receiver, the type of TV or monitor you plug it into (SD, ED, or HD) can affect the resolution of the TV picture you see. See "Resolution and Interlacing" on
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    best-quality TV picture, you need an HD TV to go with your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Resolution & Interlacing Two elements that 1/60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information. The specifications for video resolution are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines
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    're watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on a 16:9 TV, or vice versa? The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO lets you choose from a variety of screen formats to deal with those scenarios. You can set up your preferences for format during Guided Setup and change them at any time. See the next pages for your
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    DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. FORMAT key on Your Remote Pressing this key will cycle the resolutions that you've indicated in System Setup as being supported , the receiver automatically adjusts resolutions to match the resolution of individual TV programs as they are tuned. If your TV supports all formats
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    the Resolution tab and mark or unmark the TV Resolutions to display the resolutions supported by your television. Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel This key is used to cycle all available resolutions on your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. It does not cycle format settings. If video and audio are not
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    Supported Resolutions The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection Available Resolutions YPbPr 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p HDMI 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p S-Video 480i Video (RCA Type/Yellow) 480i NOTES: 720p and 1080i are HD
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    Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a tab and press SELECT, then set Bar Color option to the desired color. See your TV owner manual for information on the best color for your set. Stretch In the Stretch setting, instead of adding bars
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    If your display is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Fills TV Screen You can watch HD programs on For 16:9 program signals: a standard TV, but you won't really Letterbox Stretch Crop be watching HD. 87
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    16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit the screen. Your choices here include: Pillar box Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio is maintained, the
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    Fortunately, you can still watch regular TV on your HD TV. Isn't it nice to be one step ahead of the rest of the world? If your display is a 16:9 format TV or monitor, your
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    45, 46 Digital audio 7, 29, 65, 68 Digital TV 80 DIRECTV mode 42, 48, 76 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 55, 56 Dish-pointing coordinates 48 Display Formats 87, 30, 31, 32, 44, 47, 52, 64, 74, Back cover Guided Setup 48, 74, 75, 76, 82 GUIDE key 17, Back cover H HDMI 7, 30, 65, 66, 67, 68, 7, 70, 7 HDTV 3,
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    37 Pay Per View 2, 17, 21, 31, 45 Pillar box 88, 89 Power surge 42 Previous channel 11 Program guide 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 27, 12, 18, 19, 20, 45, Back cover Remote control 4, 11, 40, 41, 42, 44, 48, 49, 55, 74, 77, 83, Back cover Problems 48 Programming 76 Resolution 5, 28, 65, 74,
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    T Temporarily unlock 15, 36 Timer 43 To Do List 20, 21, 46 Troubleshooting 40, 45 TV aspect ratio 82, 83 TV ratings 35 U Unlocking 36 V Video output 65, 83 W Warranty 50, 51, 52, 54, 59, 66 Y YPbPr 4, 7, 65, 67, 85 93
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    required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). ©2007 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV Plus and the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. This
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  • DIRECTV HR21P | System Manual - Page 107
    time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote offer special functionality. Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window. UP and DOWN arrows on the receiver front panel offer special functionality. Scheduler Icons Shows a Record
  • DIRECTV HR21P | System Manual - Page 108
    DASH twice to delete a show in the Playlist. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control other equipment, for example, a DVD DIRECTV & TV POWER ON/OFF Turns your TV and DIRECTV HD DVR PRO on and off POWER Turns your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and other equipment on and off, as selected with MODE switch ADVANCE
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