Activate - Philips DIRECTTV TERMINALS-RETAIL DSR7000R User Manual

Activate

Now it's time to activate services for your DIRECTV
call:
• The DVR should be on, tuned to channel 100, and receiving a signal from the satellite
dish antenna. (Channel 100 shows preview programming from DIRECTV.)
• You will need: a valid service address, social security number, and a major credit card
(deposit prepayment may be required). You will also need the number on your
DIRECTV access card and the make, model and serial number of your DVR, found on
a label on the back of the DVR and on the System Information screen. (Press the
DIRECTV button, then select "Messages & Setup" then "System Information.")
• Important! The access card that came with your DIRECTV
the appropriate slot in front of the DVR before you call. Also, be sure to tell your
customer care agent that you have a "DIRECTV
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activate the DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service. Without the DVR service, your
DVR will not be able to record programs.
When you are ready, call 1-800-531-5000.
After you have activated, you can begin Phone Setup, the last step of Guided Setup, by
pressing the DIRECTV button.
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What does DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service provide?
The DVR service provides you with the ability to record programs, create Season Pass
recordings and WishList searches. It also gives you access to Showcases, TiVo
™
Suggestions, and several convenient ways to find programs to you want to record. Without
the DVR service, the unit functions only as a DIRECTV Receiver, without recording
capability.
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DVR. Before you make the phone
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DVR must be inserted in
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DVR" and that you also want to
A c t i v a t e
Remember to place the access card
in the appropriate slot in front of
the DVR. See the setup examples in
chapter two for details.
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