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Welcome to DIRECTV
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1034748-0001 DIRECTV, 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 logo, and the TiVo and Smile design are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. Season Pass, WishList, Overtime Scheduler, the Thumbs Down logo and text, and the Thumbs Up logo and
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® Thank you for choosing the DIRECTV HD DVR! ® Whether you've been enjoying DIRECTV service for years or this is your first experience with us, we are excited to introduce to you the DIRECTV HD DVR. Now you can enjoy the best and widest variety in high-definition and digital entertainment with the added convenience of digital video recording, all in one receiver. DIRECTV Delivers HD content. DIRECTV offers access to major HD networks such as HBO HDTV, Showtime HD, ESPN HD, Discovery HD The
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Table of Contents Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1: Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction to Digital Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before You Beg
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Chapter 4: Pick Programs to Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the Guide to Find Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Find Your Favorite Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using this Guide ® Throughout this guide, you will This User’s Guide describes how to connect your new DIRECTV HD DVR to your see important and helpful notes television and other audio/video equipment. It also provides valuable information about the features and use of the HD DVR. and tips in this format. Remote Control Tips & Glossary of Icons. The inside front cover of this guide provides an introduction to the remote control. The inside back cover has a Glossary of Icons that explains
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The TiVo Logo. As you use your DIRECTV HD DVR, you’ll see the TiVo logo in places like the Now Playing List and TiVo Suggestions. Your new HD DVR incorporates the latest high-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder) Before you install the HD DVR, technology from TiVo. This means you have access to exclusive TiVo ™ ™ ™ mount the satellite dish antenna. features such as WishList searches, Season Pass recordings, Thumbs Up ™ ® Professional installation is highly and Thumbs Down , TiVo Suggest
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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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Chap ter 1 Connecting Introduction to Digital Television TV used to be simple: a handful of channels, no color, no stereo sound, no choices. All you needed was an antenna and a TV. The antenna captured pictures and sounds and sent them to your TV over a wire. As televisions have acquired more features, and new devices have been created to work with them, it may seem that everything has become more complex. Fortunately, one thing has remained the same: what you need to do is get the pictures
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Before You Begi n Before You Begin 1 Do not connect your HD DVR to a Make sure that all of your equipment is turned off and the HD DVR is unplugged. digital PBX phone system. Doing so may permanently damage your HD Connecting Your HD DVR to a Phone Line DVR’s modem and will void your warranty. Your DIRECTV HD DVR needs to be connected to a standard analog phone jack for Digital PBX phone systems allow many DVR service and pay per view functionality. The HD DVR periodically makes a brief p
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Chap ter 1 Connecting Satellite Dish Antennas and LNBs Round Satellite dish antennas come in two shapes, Round and Oval. A Round dish receives signals from one satellite (Sat A), while an Oval dish can receive signals from two or three Single LNB satellites (Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C). Every satellite dish antenna includes at least one Low Single satellite Noise Blocker (LNB). The LNB is the device at the focal point of the satellite dish that gathers the signal reflected by the dish and send
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Before You Begi n Caring for your DIRECTV HD DVR 1 The HD DVR does not have an Moving your HD DVR. To prevent damage to sensitive components such as the hard disk on/off switch. To turn the HD DVR drive, ALWAYS unplug your HD DVR, then WAIT a moment for the hard disk to stop on, plug it in. The HD DVR, like a clock or a spinning before moving it. refrigerator, is designed for constant use If you take your HD DVR with you to a location without satellite access—for example, on and does not
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Chap ter 1 Connecting Useful Terms If you’re not an audio/video wizard, you may find yourself stumbling over some of the names, features, and functions of various pieces of equipment. Here’s a quick reference to help you understand some of the terms you may encounter during installation. Satellite TV Terms Satellite Receiver. A satellite receiver does what its name suggests and more. It “receives” the signal from your satellite dish antenna, translates it into a signal your TV can understand
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Useful Terms Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment Terms 1 HDTV Receiver. A high-definition television receiver decodes high-definition, enhanced- definition, and standard-definition video signals for display on your TV. Your HD DVR combines an HDTV receiver with a satellite receiver and a digital video recorder. Off-Air Antenna. Any antenna used to receive standard or digital TV signals broadcast locally is referred to in this guide as an off-air antenna. SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV. These acronym
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Chap ter 1 Connecting A/V Receiver. An A/V receiver is the hub of a home theater system. It allows you to connect multiple audio and video devices and manage the signal from each device. With it you can 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 D
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