Page 1 Welcome to DIRECTV...
Page 2 SDOC-00072-501 Rev. A 3111 176 51241 Philips Consumer Electronics, a Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp. Philips is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics, NV. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV SPORTS THIS WEEK, and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.
Page 3: Welcome To The Directv Family
Welcome to the DIRECTV family! DIRECTV offers you more Hollywood hits, classic movies, family programming, news, and a wide range of exciting sports action. Plus access to 36 commercial-free audio channels. And that’s only the beginning. More Choices than ever before. With access to over 225 channels, it’s easy to see why DIRECTV has become the entertainment choice for millions of American families.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Using this Guide ................vii Chapter 1: Connecting .
Page 5 Channel Banner ................51 Play with Live TV .
Page 6 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ............117 Contacting Customer Care .
Page 7: Using This Guide
Using this Guide ® Throughout this guide, you will This User’s Guide describes how to connect your new DIRECTV DVR to your television and other audio/video equipment. It also provides valuable information about see important and helpful notes the features and use of the DVR. and tips in this format.
Page 8: Chapter 1: Connecting
The TiVo Logo. As you use your DIRECTV DVR, you’ll see the TiVo logo in places like the Now Playing List and TiVo Suggestions. Your new DVR incorporates the latest DVR (Digital Video Recorder) technology from TiVo. This means you have access to exclusive ™...
Page 9 HAPTER Connecting Overview Before You Begin Useful Terms Cables and Accessories Setup Examples...
Page 10: Overview
C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g Overview Jacks are places where cables can be connected. TV used to be simple: no color, no digital video, no stereo sound, no digital audio, no choices.
Page 11: Before You Begin
B e f o r e Y o u B e g i n Before You Begin Make sure that all of your equipment is turned off and the DIRECTV DVR is unplugged. Your DVR should not be used with a digital PBX phone system.
Page 12 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g If you currently own a Dual LNB satellite dish antenna that is already connected to two TVs, you can purchase a multiswitch (described on page 6) that will allow you to connect two cables to your new DVR as well as one to an existing receiver for your second TV.
Page 13: Useful Terms
U s e f u l T e r m s 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.
Page 14 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g Dual Tuner: A tuner picks one channel out of all of your available channels. This allows you to view a single channel and to change channels. “Dual tuner” means your DIRECTV DVR has two tuners.
Page 15 U s e f u l T e r m s Coaxial RF Cable: A coaxial RF cable transfers both audio and video on a single cable. Optical (or Digital) Audio Cable: An optical (or digital) audio cable transfers audio only. This cable transfers audio at the highest possible quality from your DIRECTV DVR to an A/V receiver.
Page 16 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g between viewing DIRECTV channels, viewing video from your DVD player, or running your game system by changing the input source. ® ® Dolby Digital Audio: Dolby Digital audio is recorded on six separate channels, each of ®...
Page 17: Cables And Accessories
C a b l e s a n d A c c e s s o r i e s Cables and Accessories In addition to your television and the equipment that shipped with this DIRECTV DVR — (shown below), you’ll need a satellite dish antenna which should be properly mounted —...
Page 18: Setup Examples
C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g Setup Examples Audio and Video Cables Composite. Many TVs and VCRs have connectors for Composite A/V cables. If your If your TV has only one audio equipment has them, you can use the Composite A/V cables for both audio and video.
Page 19 S e t u p E x a m p l e s Digital Audio. The receiver includes a Digital Audio Out jack for compatibility with Dolby Digital audio. To use this feature, you will need an optical audio cable (not supplied), and a device that accepts Dolby Digital input.
Page 20 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g Example 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V Receiver Television Audio R Audio L Video Switch Box or A/V Receiver INPUT Audio R L Video...
Page 21 S e t u p E x a m p l e s Example 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V Receiver To switch between watching 1 Connect the coaxial RF cables from your satellite dish antenna to the DIRECTV DVR. DIRECTV programming and Connect one coaxial RF cable that comes from your satellite dish antenna to the jack labeled watching video from your VCR, DVD or...
Page 22 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g Example 2: DVR with VCR To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your Television DVR, you will need to use the “Input,” “Source,”...
Page 23 S e t u p E x a m p l e s Example 2: DVR with VCR 1 Connect the coaxial RF cables from your satellite dish antenna to the DIRECTV DVR. Connect one coaxial RF cable that comes from your satellite dish antenna to the jack labeled “Satellite In 1”...
Page 24 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g Example 3: DVR Only Television Antenna INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO DIRECTV DVR AC~In Note: Audio/Video cables shown are examples only. Use the best connections available on your equipment.
Page 25 S e t u p E x a m p l e s Example 3: DVR Only 1 Connect the coaxial RF cables from your satellite dish antenna to the DIRECTV DVR. Connect one coaxial RF cable that comes from your satellite dish antenna to the jack labeled “Satellite In 1”...
Page 26 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g To switch between watching Example 4: DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV DIRECTV channels and antenna/ cable channels, or tapes on your VCR, Television use the “Input,”...
Page 27 S e t u p E x a m p l e s Example 4: DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV “Multiple input” means the TV has If your TV has both coaxial RF and composite video inputs, follow this connection multiple input plugs for A/V example to connect your antenna or cable to your TV.
Page 28 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g To switch between watching Example 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV DIRECTV channels and watching antenna/cable channels, or watching Television tapes on your VCR, use the “Input,”...
Page 29 S e t u p E x a m p l e s Example 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV If you have a DVD player or game system in addition to your TV, VCR If your TV has composite video inputs, use the example on page 18.
Page 30 C h a p t e r C o n n e c t i n g...
Page 31: Chapter 2: Guided Setup
HAPTER Guided Setup Overview Satellite Dish Guided Setup Activate Phone Setup...
Page 32: Overview
C h a p t e r G u i d e d S e t u p Overview Satellite Dish Guided Setup is used to test signal strength, Now that you have finished connecting your DIRECTV DVR, you are ready to begin position the satellite dish antenna and Guided Setup.
Page 33: Satellite Dish Guided Setup
S a t e l l i t e D i s h G u i d e d S e t u p Satellite Dish Guided Setup Satellite Dish Guided Setup tells the DIRECTV DVR what type of satellite dish antenna Notice the progress bar at the you are using, so you must go through it at least once, even if you are only replacing a bottom of the screen.
Page 34 C h a p t e r G u i d e d S e t u p Satellite Connections. If you connected an RF coaxial cable to each of the DIRECTV DVR “Satellite In” jacks, select “Two cables.” If you connected only one RF coaxial cable (to the “Satellite In 1”...
Page 35 S a t e l l i t e D i s h G u i d e d S e t u p Note: You can check signal strength while you adjust the position of your satellite dish antenna. The signal strength meter on this screen provides audio feedback—a tone that becomes higher pitched as the signal gets stronger.
Page 36 C h a p t e r G u i d e d S e t u p Program Guide Data. Over the first 1 to 2 days, the DIRECTV DVR will gather and process up to two weeks of program data from the DIRECTV satellites. Program data includes program titles, times, channels, program descriptions, and more.
Page 37: Activate
A c t i v a t e Activate Now it’s time to activate services for your DIRECTV DVR. Before you make the phone call: • The DVR should be on, tuned to channel 100, and receiving a signal from the satellite dish antenna.
Page 38: Phone Setup
C h a p t e r G u i d e d S e t u p Phone Setup Press the DIRECTV button on your remote control to start Phone Setup. Final Steps. The last step of Guided Setup, Phone Setup, begins automatically the first time you press the DIRECTV button on your remote control.
Page 39 P h o n e S e t u p No Local Numbers. If you chose a local dial-in number, you will not see this screen. If If your DVR is having difficulty you selected “None of the Above” on the Dial-In Numbers screen, select “Request 800 dialing out, try the following: Press number authorization”...
Page 40 C h a p t e r G u i d e d S e t u p Information,” you can press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central. From DIRECTV Central, programs in your DVR’s Now Playing List are always available.
Page 41 HAPTER The Basics in 5 Short Tours Tour 1: Play with Live TV Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs Tour 4: Search for New Programs Tour 5: Now Playing List Cool Things You Can Do...
Page 42: Tour 1: Play With Live Tv
C h a p t e r T h e B a s i c s S h o r t T o u r s Tour 1: Play with Live TV In this tour, you’ll take a look at how you can control live TV. So grab your remote! Chan First, press the PAUSE button—the program you’re watching pauses.
Page 43 T o u r P l a y w i t h L i v e Status Bar Press PAUSE or PLAY to see the status bar. It shows a one-hour period. The green ® segment is the portion of the current hour that has been saved by your DIRECTV DVR.
Page 44: Tour 2: Directv Advanced Program Guide
C h a p t e r T h e B a s i c s S h o r t T o u r s Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide ™ While you’re watching live TV, the Advanced Program Guide lets you see what’s on, change channels, schedule recordings, and more.
Page 45 T o u r D I R E C T V A d v a n c e d P r o g r a m G u i d e ™ First, create a list of favorite channels. Press the DIRECTV button to see DIRECTV Central.
Page 46: Tour 3: Find And Record Your Favorite Programs
C h a p t e r T h e B a s i c s S h o r t T o u r s Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs You can always record a program you’re watching by pressing the RECORD button on your remote control.
Page 47 T o u r F i n d a n d R e c o r d Y o u r F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s or “The.”) Move the white box to “O” and press SELECT again. The list changes. Your DVR searches through all available programs (usually, data for the next two weeks) to find those that begin with “DO,”...
Page 48: Tour 4: Search For New Programs
C h a p t e r T h e B a s i c s S h o r t T o u r s Tour 4: Search for New Programs ® Your DIRECTV DVR helps you find what you want to watch—both exciting new shows and old favorites you might have forgotten.
Page 49 T o u r S e a r c h f o r N e w P r o g r a m s TiVo Suggestions (Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down) TiVo Suggestions is a personalized list of shows selected to match your preferences. How is this magic possible? Any time you watch programs, live or pre-recorded, or browse programs with the Program Guide, you can rate them.
Page 50: Tour 5: Now Playing List
C h a p t e r T h e B a s i c s S h o r t T o u r s Tour 5: Now Playing List Your DIRECTV 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.
Page 51: Cool Things You Can Do
C o o l T h i n g s Y o u C a n Cool Things You Can Do Never be late for your favorite programs: Working late? Stuck in traffic? Don’t worry. If you set up a recording or a Season Pass, the program will be waiting for you in the Now Playing List.
Page 52 C h a p t e r T h e B a s i c s S h o r t T o u r s ™ Use the Overtime Scheduler (and don’t miss overtime!): Programs sometimes start before they’re supposed to and often end later than scheduled. With Recording Options, you can “pad”...
Page 53: Chapter 4: Watching Live Tv
HAPTER Watching Live TV Let’s Go! ™ DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide Channel Banner Play with Live TV Status Bar Music Channels Standby...
Page 54: Let's Go
C h a p t e r W a t c h i n g L i v e L i v e Let’s Go! Here are two ways to watch live TV: • Press the LIVE TV button on your remote control. •...
Page 55 L e t ’ s G o ! Recording a Live Program To start recording a program while you’re watching it, press RECORD. From the options that display, choose “Record this showing.” Or you can choose “Season Pass and other options”...
Page 56: Directv Advanced Program Guide
C h a p t e r W a t c h i n g L i v e L i v e DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide ™ ™ While you are watching live TV, the Advanced Program Guide shows you current and upcoming programs.
Page 57: Grid Guide
™ D I R E C T V A d v a n c e d P r o g r a m G u i d e The following icons may appear Grid Guide beside programs in the guide: Title, date, time the program airs, and other applicable information (rating, alternate audio, CC, Dolby Digital)
Page 58 C h a p t e r W a t c h i n g L i v e L i v e Customizing the Guide Guide Options. By customizing the guide, you can choose to use either the Grid Guide or the List Guide.
Page 59: Channel Banner
C h a n n e l B a n n e r Channel Banner Pressing the RIGHT arrow cycles through channel banner styles, from The channel banner appears at the top of the screen when you change channels or press INFO, THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN, or the RIGHT arrow during a program.
Page 60: Play With Live Tv
C h a p t e r W a t c h i n g L i v e L i v e Play with Live TV ® Part of the fun of watching live TV and recorded programs with your DIRECTV DVR is The INSTANT REPLAY button has using the pause, instant replay, and slow motion features.
Page 61: Status Bar
S t a t u s B a r Status Bar When you press PLAY, PAUSE, FORWARD or BACK, a status bar appears on the lower part of your screen. In live TV, the status bar represents one hour (notice the white tick marks every 15 minutes).
Page 62: Music Channels
C h a p t e r W a t c h i n g L i v e L i v e 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 features—such as pause or rewind—on a music channel.
Page 63: Standby
S t a n d b y Standby You can put your DIRECTV DVR in standby mode by selecting “Standby” from DIRECTV Central, or by pressing the STANDBY button on the front of your DVR. • If you temporarily turned off Parental Controls, standby mode enables them again. •...
Page 64 C h a p t e r W a t c h i n g L i v e L i v e...
Page 65: Chapter 5: Finding And Recording Programs
HAPTER Finding and Recording Programs Recording Programs: The Basics Finding Programs to Record I Already Know What I Want to Record I Know What I Like Help Me Find New Programs...
Page 66: Recording Programs: The Basics
C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Recording Programs: The Basics All programs saved on your DVR are listed in the Now Playing List (no more searching through unlabeled videotapes!).
Page 67 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s : T h e B a s i c s Getting a Season Pass If some Season Pass programs are A Season Pass records every episode of a series that airs on a certain channel—even if the not recording, you may need to day or time slot changes! It is totally automatic and really easy to set up.
Page 68 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Managing Your Season Pass recordings. With Dual Tuner, you can record two programs at the same time.
Page 69 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s : T h e B a s i c s highlighted, “Options” appears to its right. To see the current Recording Options, use the arrow buttons to highlight “Options,”...
Page 70 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s • Keep At Least. (Only available for an individual recording.) This option sets the minimum amount of time for the DVR to keep a recording.
Page 71 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s : T h e B a s i c s Program Information Screen In the Program Guide, highlighting a program title (that is not currently playing) and pressing SELECT displays some information about the program.
Page 72 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Actions you can take. The lower part of the Program Information screen shows actions you can take.
Page 73 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s : T h e B a s i c s Reviewing the To Do List The To Do List shows all scheduled recordings. To view it, go to DIRECTV Central, then Pick Programs to Record, then To Do List.
Page 74 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s View Recording History This is an advanced feature for those who really want all the details. It is available as a selection in the To Do List, and displays a history of programs that have been deleted or have not recorded.
Page 75 R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s : T h e B a s i c s Using Save to VCR: 1. Go to the Now Playing List, highlight the show you want to save, then press SELECT. 2.
Page 76: Finding Programs To Record
C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Finding Programs to Record Find shows to record. The DVR service allows you to quickly set up recordings for the shows you already know you love.
Page 77: I Already Know What I Want To Record
A l r e a d y K n o w W h a t W a n t R e c o r d I Already Know What I Want to Record The following options are useful if you already know the title of the program you want to record: •...
Page 78 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Record by Time/Channel Record by Time/Channel offers you three choices: Browse by Time, Browse by Channel, and Manually Record Time/Channel.
Page 79 A l r e a d y K n o w W h a t W a n t R e c o r d Browse by Channel Browse by Channel lets you browse through programs on a particular channel. You can start with all channels or just your favorites.
Page 80 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Manually Record by Time or Channel Manually Record Time/Channel lets you schedule a recording on a specific channel at a specific time, just as you would with a VCR.
Page 81: I Know What I Like
K n o w W h a t L i k e I Know What I Like If you know what you like, WishList searches are great! They allow you to find and automatically record shows that match your interests, tastes, passions, and whims. You can search for future programs with your favorite actor or director by creating an Actor or Director WishList.
Page 82 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s WishList for the movie’s title and year. In that case, the keyword entry might look like this: “THE FRIGHT”...
Page 83 K n o w W h a t L i k e Creating a WishList From Search Using WishLists, select “Create new WishList.” Next, select the type of WishList: Actor, Director, Category Only, Keyword, or Title. For most WishList searches, you use the keypad on the next screen to spell out what you’re looking for. As the last step, you’ll then be able to select a category and subcategory to narrow your search.
Page 84 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Keyword or Title WishList Searches: You can create a Keyword WishList with one keyword or with several.
Page 85 K n o w W h a t L i k e Tips for entering keywords Title WishList searches are an excellent way to search for a • To specify an exact phrase in a Keyword or Title WishList, surround a set of words with quotation marks (to enter quotation marks, press PAUSE ( ).
Page 86 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s Browsing, Recording, and Editing WishList Searches To browse all WishList items: Select “View all upcoming WishList programs.”...
Page 87: Help Me Find New Programs
H e l p F i n d N e w P r o g r a m s Help Me Find New Programs The DVR service provides special features that help you sift through upcoming programs to find shows you’d like: TiVo Suggestions these show up in the Now Playing List if they’re recorded.
Page 88 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s When there is empty space in the Now Playing List, the DVR service may record TiVo Suggestions for you.
Page 89 H e l p F i n d N e w P r o g r a m s 4. Use the CHAN DOWN button to see themes that are not visible at first. When you highlight a theme, a short description of it appears at the top of the screen. Select a theme.
Page 90 C h a p t e r F i n d i n g a n d R e c o r d i n g P r o g r a m s...
Page 91: Chapter 6: Messages And Setup
HAPTER Messages and Setup Messages from DIRECTV Purchases My Preferences Recorder & Phone Setup System Information Troubleshooting Restart or Reset System...
Page 92: Messages From Directv
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p Messages from DIRECTV From time to time DIRECTV may send you messages about updates to your service and other important notices.
Page 93: Purchases
P u r c h a s e s Purchases To see the Purchases screen, first press the DIRECTV Button, then Messages and Setup, then select “Purchases.” The Purchases screen displays a list of all pay per view programs you have purchased, along with their date and time. Each program in the list is also marked either “Upcoming,”...
Page 94 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p • Press SELECT. The purchase is canceled. You return to the Purchases screen. If you If a pay per view program exceeds cancel a purchase that is scheduled to record, the recording is also canceled.
Page 95 P u r c h a s e s you usually cannot use the DVR to purchase a pay per view event more than 24 hours before the event airs. Recorded pay per view programs are marked “Save Until I Delete” (the green icon) by default.
Page 96 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p • Buy; don’t record. When you select this option, you purchase the pay per view event. A verification screen appears with a description of any scheduling conflicts. •...
Page 97: My Preferences
P r e f e r e n c e s My Preferences To see My Preferences , press the DIRECTV button, and then select “Messages & Setup” and then “ My Preferences .” My Preferences are your personal preferences—you change them to make the DVR work more to your liking.
Page 98 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p Your changes are saved automatically. Press the LEFT or the RIGHT arrow to return to the Customize Channels screen. The large version of the channel Parental Controls banner has a shortcut to Parental...
Page 99 P r e f e r e n c e s To turn on Parental Controls and deﬁne a password ( 1. Select “Turn on Parental Controls.” 2. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 3.
Page 100 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p To turn off Auto Re-lock: Go to Messages & Setup, then My Preferences, then Parental Controls. Press the DOWN arrow to highlight “Auto Re-lock,”...
Page 101 P r e f e r e n c e s To set Rating Limits for Speciﬁc TV Content: 1. From Parental Controls, select “Rating Settings,” then enter the password and press SELECT. 2. Select Block by TV Content. 3. A list of categories appears on the next screen. Select a category (for example, V-Violence).
Page 102 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p Motion Picture Association of America ratings for movies G: General Audiences. R: Restricted. Most parents would find this material This material is specifically designed to be viewed by suitable for all ages.
Page 103 P r e f e r e n c e s Channel Lock for Live TV ( You can lock individual channels so that a password is required to view any program on those channels. To lock or unlock channels: 1.
Page 104 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p To change the Password ( To change the password for Parental Controls, Parental Controls must be on. 1.
Page 105 P r e f e r e n c e s Sound Effects Volume . Allows you to change the volume or turn off your DVR’s sound effects (the tones played when you press buttons on the remote control). The default setting is Medium.
Page 106 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p TV Aspect Ratio This screen lets you choose one of two settings, the default Standard Screen–4:3 or Wide Screen–16:9.
Page 107: Recorder & Phone Setup
R e c o r d e r & P h o n e S e t u p Recorder & Phone Setup Options under Recorder & Phone Setup affect the basic functioning of the DVR. Most of these settings were established before or during Guided Setup, and you may not ever need to change them.
Page 108 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p then reporting through a cell phone or walkie-talkie to the person who is adjusting the satellite dish antenna. When you first come to this screen, it shows signal strength for the transponder that carries the current channel.
Page 109 R e c o r d e r & P h o n e S e t u p Phone Connection ® ® The DVR makes a daily call to communicate with the DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service, so a telephone line should be connected to it. The DVR occasionally makes a brief phone call to get updates to the DVR service, Showcases, and pay per view functionality.
Page 110 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p Phone Dialing Options Set Dial-In Number. The number your DVR is currently using to call the DVR service is displayed on the Phone Dialing Options screen.
Page 111 R e c o r d e r & P h o n e S e t u p Phone Dialing Options Set Dial-In Number. The number your DVR is currently using to call the DVR service is displayed on the Phone Dialing Options screen. To change it: 1.
Page 112 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p 5. The Dialing Format screen appears after you have chosen a dial-in number. You should use this screen to tell the DVR which dialing format to use. For example, should the dial-in number be preceded by your area code and should a “1”...
Page 113 R e c o r d e r & P h o n e S e t u p Set ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection. Off by default. When Set ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection is on, the DVR determines whether the phone line is in use by detecting voltage on the line. This allows it to avoid disrupting a call in progress (such as another modem call).
Page 114 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p Time Zone/Daylight Savings DIRECTV sets the time on your DVR to be accurate at your billing address. If you temporarily move the DVR to a new location, you can change the time zone here.
Page 115: System Information
S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n System Information This is where you can find the DVR’s serial number, Receiver ID number, the manufacturer and model number, the software version, information about recent service calls, and the DVR’s storage capacity.
Page 116: Troubleshooting
C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p Troubleshooting Parental Controls Troubleshooting This screen provides a brief description of how to use Parental Controls. Use CHAN UP/ DOWN to see all of the text on the screen.
Page 117: Restart Or Reset System
R e s t a r t R e s e t S y s t e m Restart or Reset System You may need to restart the DVR as a routine troubleshooting step. These options erase information and restore original factory settings. Selecting a reset option brings you to a warning screen.
Page 118 C h a p t e r M e s s a g e s a n d S e t u p...
Page 119: Chapter 7: Programming The Remote Control
HAPTER Programming the Remote Control Introduction Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input Resetting the Programmable Buttons Setting a Remote Address...
Page 120: Introduction
C h a p t e r P r o g r a m m i n g t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l Introduction D I R E C For information about the individual buttons on the remote control, please refer to the inside front cover of this guide.
Page 121 I n s t r u c t i o n s : P o w e r , V o l u m e , a n d I n p u t Instructions : TV Power, Volume, and TV Input 1.
Page 122 C h a p t e r P r o g r a m m i n g t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l 4. Enter a code. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit code (starting with the first code in the list on the screen).
Page 123: Instructions: Tv Power, Volume, And Tv Input
I n s t r u c t i o n s : P o w e r , V o l u m e , a n d I n p u t 2. Enter the search code. Refer to the table below and use the number keys on your remote control to enter the appropriate code.
Page 124: Resetting The Programmable Buttons
C h a p t e r P r o g r a m m i n g t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l Resetting the Programmable Buttons If you make a mistake, or are having difficulty, you can reset the programmable buttons. Once you do so, all the buttons on the remote will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote.
Page 125: Setting A Remote Address
S e t t i n g R e m o t e A d d r e s s Setting a Remote Address If you have two DVRs in the same house, you may want to assign a remote address to each remote control.
Page 126 C h a p t e r P r o g r a m m i n g t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l...
Page 127: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
HAPTER Troubleshooting Contacting Customer Care Questions About Installation Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal) Questions About Pick Programs to Record Questions About Parental Controls Questions About the DVR’s Phone Calls Questions About Audio Questions About Pay Per View Questions About the Remote Control ®...
Page 128: Contacting Customer Care
Understanding an on-screen message regarding your service. • When you call either Philips or DIRECTV, you will need the 12 digit number on your DIRECTV access card and the make, model, serial number, and 12 digit Receiver ID number of your DVR, found on a label on the back of the DVR and on the System Information screen.
Page 129: Questions About Installation
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t I n s t a l l a t i o n Questions About Installation I do not see the Welcome screen If you do not see the Welcome screen, you may need to change channels or change the video source your TV uses: •...
Page 130: Questions About Live Tv (Including Satellite Signal)
C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal) During Satellite Guided Setup, the screen got stuck on the Satellite Info screen. •...
Page 131 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t L i v e ( I n c l u d i n g S a t e l l i t e S i g n a l ) Can I watch TV while a program is recording? •...
Page 132 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g How do I get back to the last channel I was watching? • When watching live TV, typing a channel number jumps the DVR to that channel. Press ENTER/LAST if you want to go back to the prior channel.
Page 133 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t L i v e ( I n c l u d i n g S a t e l l i t e S i g n a l ) When I power on my TV, I see the message “Searching for satellite signal..”...
Page 134 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g The audio and video are out of sync. • Try changing channels. • Press the PAUSE button on the remote control, then press BACK to move back a frame or two, then press PAUSE again to resume play.
Page 135: Questions About Pick Programs To Record
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P i c k P r o g r a m s R e c o r d Questions About Pick Programs to Record There are very few or no shows listed when I press GUIDE or look for programs to record.
Page 136 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Can I recover a recorded program that was deleted? How can I save a program longer? • Unfortunately, there is no way to bring back a program that has been deleted from the Now Playing List.
Page 137 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P i c k P r o g r a m s R e c o r d What happens if a sports event I have scheduled to record goes into overtime? •...
Page 138 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g How do I clear all the letters I’ve entered on the alphanumeric keypad and start over? • Use the CLEAR button on the remote, or select “CLR” in the on-screen keypad. To remove one letter, select “DEL”...
Page 139 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P i c k P r o g r a m s R e c o r d My program didn’t get recorded. I set the DVR up to record something, and it’s not in Now Playing List.
Page 140 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g What does it mean when my DVR says programs will be deleted earlier than planned? • By default, all programs except pay per view events are kept for at least two days. After that, programs may be deleted to make room for other recordings you request.
Page 141: Questions About Parental Controls
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l s Questions About Parental Controls My Parental Controls are not working. •...
Page 142: Questions About The Dvr's Phone Calls
C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About the DVR’s Phone Calls How long does the daily call to the DVR service take? • It is typically a short call, less than three minutes.
Page 143 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t t h e D V R ’ s P h o n e C a l l s • If you have call waiting, go to “Messages & Setup,” then “Recorder & Phone Setup,” then “Phone Connection,”...
Page 144 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Why does the DVR have to be connected to a phone line? Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time? •...
Page 145: Questions About Audio
Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t A u d i o Questions About Audio I can’t select an alternate audio track. • Alternate audio tracks are not available for all programs. If a program has an alternate audio track, you can select it through the channel banner.
Page 146: Questions About Pay Per View
C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About Pay Per View How do I record a pay per view event? • If it is on now, tune to the channel carrying the program and press RECORD. •...
Page 147 Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t P a y P e r V i e w • If the program exceeds a limit set with Parental Controls, and Parental Controls are on, you will need a password to view it.
Page 148: Questions About The Remote Control
C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Questions About the Remote Control My remote control doesn’t work with my television. • You need to program the DVR’s remote control to control some functions of your television or audio/visual equipment.
Page 149: Questions About The Directv Dvr With Tivo Service
® ® Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t t h e D I R E C T V D V R w i t h T i V o S e r v i c e Questions About the DIRECTV ®...
Page 150 C h a p t e r T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 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.
Page 151: Chapter 9: Warranty And Specifications
HAPTER Warranty and Specifications Limited Warranty FCC Information Specifications Safety Instructions...
Page 152: Limited Warranty
After one year from the date of purchase, you will be charged for the replacement of all parts and for all labor charges. Additionally, there ® Philips Manufactured DIRECTV may be a charge for telephone support. 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange or Repair...
Page 153 Limited Warranty MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Philips Service Solutions Group at 1-866-628-8606 to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty service for your product. There may be a charge for Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of telephone support. Call 1-866-628-8606 for cost and details.
Page 154: Fcc Information
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that Responsible Party: to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected. Philips Consumer Electronics North America • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. P.O. Box 14810 The user may ﬁnd the following booklet, prepared by the Federal...
Page 155 I n f o r m a t i o n and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be Philips Consumer Electronics North America connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See P.O.
Page 156: Specifications
C h a p t e r W a r r a n t y a n d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Specifications CAUTION: To prevent electrical Satellite In: F-Type Connector Female (2) shock, match wide blade of plug Video Out: S-Video 4-Pin Mini DIN...
Page 157 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s MACROVISION COPYRIGHT PROTECTION to normal after the modiﬁcation is complete. Your DVR must be plugged in to receive the upgrade. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade The DVR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected is in progress.
Page 158 C h a p t e r W a r r a n t y a n d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Safety Instructions This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions of which you should be particularly aware.
Page 159: Safety Instructions
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s — 12. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short the parts, resulting in the risk of ﬁre or electric shock.
Page 160 C h a p t e r W a r r a n t y a n d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s ® — 21. Polarization The DIRECTV 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 electrician to replace your outlet.
Page 161: Appendix A: Back Panel Reference
PPENDIX Back Panel Reference...
Page 162 A p p e n d i x B a c k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e Back Panel Reference AC~In 12 13 This section describes the use of the connection jacks and switch on the back panel of the ®...
Page 163 B a c k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e functionality. Do not connect the DVR to digital PBX systems. Doing so may permanently damage your DVR’s modem and will void your warranty. 3.
Page 164 A p p e n d i x B a c k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e the remote control are pressed or to indicate signal strength when you are positioning your dish.
Page 165: Appendix B: Gnu General Public License
PPENDIX GNU General Public License...
Page 166 A p p e n d i x G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have.
Page 167 G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e either the Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim or when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive with modifications and/or translated into another language.
Page 168 A p p e n d i x G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and except as expressly provided under this License.
Page 169 G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and “any distribution of the Program.
Page 170 A p p e n d i x G N U G e n e r a l P u b l i c L i c e n s e but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper sustained by you or third parties or a failure of the program to operate mail.
Page 171: Index
Index...
Page 172 I n d e x BNC cable 7 Browse by Channel 71 A/V receiver 7 Daily Call 132 Browse by Time 70 Programming remote to control Daylight Savings 105 Access Card 6 Dial Prefix 103 Accessories and cables 9 Dial Tone Detection 104 Cable connection or antenna 4 Activate DIRECTV and DVR Services 29 Dial-In Number 30...
Page 173 Fast Forward Multiswitch 6 Interruption Forward button 52 Phone Number 118 MUTE button, programming 111 Frame Back 52 Phone Setup 30 My Preferences 89 Frame Forward 52 Phone Troubleshooting 132 Program Guide Display Options Network Showcases 40 Program Guide Data 28 Glossary of Icons vii Program Guide Options 37 GNU General Public License 156...
Page 174 I n d e x Remote control Surge protector 4, 8 Incompatibility with some makes and S-video cable 10 Video cables models Switch box 7 Choosing Using System Information 106 View Upcoming 64 Using with both TV and A/V equipment System Reset 108 VOLUME button, programming 111 System Test 105...

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Chapter 2: Guided Setup

Chapter 4: Watching Live TV

Chapter 3 : the Basics in 5 Short Tours

Chapter 5: Finding and Recording Programs

Chapter 6: Messages and Setup

Chapter 7: Programming the Remote Control

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

Chapter 9: Warranty and Specifications

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