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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock. Th e DIRECTV Receiver should not be used near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other...
  • Page 3 • If you move your DIRECTV Receiver between locations at diff erent temperatures, allow it to reach room temperature before you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV Receiver while it is connected to the AC power supply. If you want to move your set-top box, fi rst disconnect it, then wait at...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Welcome ..............................2 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR ......................2 Making the Right Connections ........................3 Getting Familiar ............................4 What’s On Watching TV ............................11 Th e Guide ...............................17 Th e Mini Guide ............................19 Recording Programs ..........................20 Pay Per View ............................23 Th e Playlist ..............................24...
  • Page 5 DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Other Information Troubleshooting ............................42 Limited 90-Day Warranty........................50 Product Info ............................53 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN ......................54 FCC Customer Information ........................56 Appendix A - Installation Hardware Reference ..........................60 Choose Your Setup ..........................62 Guided Setup & Activation ........................70 Programming Your Remote Control ......................72...
  • Page 6 Important This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Getting Started Welcome About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR Making the Right Connections Getting Familiar...
  • Page 8 About Your DIRECTV Plus DVR Th e DIRECTV Plus® DVR lets you record up to 100 hours of your favorite programs, and use pause and other video controls on live TV*. You can select a specifi c program and set it to record once or every time it’s on, or you can create a “fi...
  • Page 9 DVR - User Guide Making the Right Connections Are you ready to connect your DIRECTV Plus® DVR and your other components? Whether you’re having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself, be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care.

  • Page 10: Getting Familiar

    POWER DOOR PANEL, USB PORT – For future use. POWER – Turns your DIRECTV Plus DVR on or off . Your DIRECTV Plus DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . REMOTE SENSOR – Th e infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control.
  • Page 11 11) DOOR PANEL – Th e access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel. Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus DVR materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot.
  • Page 12 DIRECTV Plus DVR. OUT TO TV – Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable. Th is jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality.
  • Page 13 VCR or stereo. 10) PHONE – Connects the DIRECTV Plus DVR to a telephone wall jack. We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Plus DVR.
  • Page 14 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: What's On

    What’s On Watching TV The Guide The Mini Guide Recording Programs Pay Per View The Playlist...
  • Page 17 Watching TV Now that everything’s set up, you’re ready to grab your remote and start surfi ng! With the MODE SWITCH to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. To access the Use the Channel Lineup channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote (the channel will appear in a few seconds, (included in your Wel- or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away).
  • Page 18 DVR Features in Live TV Live Buff er: Th e DIRECTV Plus® DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch. Th is “live buff er” lets you pause, rewind, fast forward or “instant replay.” (Note: You cannot fast forward during live TV until you pause or rewind a program.) If you start watching a program late, even if...
  • Page 19 DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide DIRECTV Plus DVR 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 return to live TV, press EXIT.

  • Page 21: The Channel Banner

    Music Channels Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous music channels with something for every taste. Tune to these just as you would to any channel. You’ll see a special Channel Banner that initially displays the channel description (for example, “The ‘60s,”...
  • Page 23 The Guide ® Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide Th e Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 14 days in advance. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, fi nd and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or search for a program you’re interested in.

  • Page 24: Getting Around In The Guide

    What’s On Getting Around in the Guide Press the GUIDE key on your remote, then choose how you want to fi lter the Guide. Select All Channels, or channels in a specifi c category. Moving through the Guide is simple: SELECT Th e UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots.

  • Page 25: Th E Mini Guide

    ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV Th e 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.

  • Page 26: Recording Programs

    Just set a program to record and your DIRECTV Plus DVR will save it for you to watch later. To watch recorded programs, use the Playlist feature.

  • Page 27: Autorecord A Search

    ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide One-Touch Record with Default Options On any screen, you can press the RECORD key on a highlighted program to schedule it to record with default options. Pressing RECORD once schedules the highlighted program to record. A recording icon is displayed next to the program title to let you know it is scheduled.

  • Page 28: Recording To Vcr

    fi rst runs, how many episodes to keep, and how long to save the recorded program. Recording to VCR To record a program on your VCR, make sure you’ve connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Plus DVR, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Playlist, set your VCR to record, and play the selected program.

  • Page 29: Pay Per View

    You don’t have to go out for the best and biggest movies and special events! Recent hits and events like sports, comedy and more are available 24 hours a day on DIRECTV® Pay Per View. You’ll fi nd them listed in the Guide in the 100s, with previews on channel 100.

  • Page 30: The Playlist

    LIST on the remote. Other programs, which may include behind-the-scenes and video extras for new movie releases, DIRECTV content packages, special off ers, free events and more, are saved in the Showcases tab. Check the Showcases tab frequently for exclusive video content from premium programming providers.

  • Page 31: Disk Space Bar

    ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Disk Space Bar Th e My Playlist screen displays a Disk Space bar that shows the approximate amount of space available on your disk at any given time. Th e Disk Space bar shows programs you have designated Keep until I Delete in blue, programs subject to expiration in light blue, and the remaining unused disk space that is available for recording in black.
  • Page 32 What’s On...

  • Page 33: The Menu

    The Menu Using the Menu Settings Audio Options Category Sort Pay Per View Search Favorites Caller ID & Messages Parental Controls Menu Features for Recording...
  • Page 34 The Menu Using the Menu Press MENU on your remote to easily access DIRECTV Plus® service features. Once the Menu is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to access that item. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you directly to a new screen. To remove the Menu at any time, press MENU again.
  • Page 35 Display: Th is option lets you change display settings such the Channel Banner display time, the language in onscreen menus, time zone (for the clock) and Guide display. Satellite: Th is option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus DVR has lost signal strength, or you need to realign your satellite dish.

  • Page 36: Audio Options

    The Menu Audio Options Some programs have alternate audio available (such as other language tracks or Dolby Digital). Th is option only appears in the Menu over Live TV when the current program has alternate audio. You can set the default so that whenever a program has alternate audio available, it automatically plays this audio, or you can change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you are watching.
  • Page 37 Th e result, when your DIRECTV Plus® DVR is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup, is an experience that gives you much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging and sonic excitement of a real theater.

  • Page 38: Category Sort

    Press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide, or EXIT to return to live TV. Pay Per View Th is option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category. While in the Guide, press MENU, then select Pay Per View. You will see three choices for sorting the listings.

  • Page 39: Search

    In Recent Searches, you can select Mark & Delete in the Menu to delete any Search you no longer want. Note Keep in mind, when you use Search, only those programs slated to air within the Guide’s number of days of programming supported by your DIRECTV Plus DVR will appear in your list.

  • Page 40: Favorites

    You can also edit or delete a list at any time. Channels I Get In addition to displaying all channels or creating lists of favorite channels, you can also set your DIRECTV Plus DVR to display only the channels that are in your current subscription package.

  • Page 41: Caller Id & Messages

    Caller ID & Messages Th is feature lets you get messages from DIRECTV. If you have Caller ID service, you can also view phone calls you’ve received or turn call notifi cation on or off .* Press MENU to display the Menu, select Caller ID &...

  • Page 42: Parental Controls

    The Menu Parental Controls Parental Controls enables parents to place certain restrictions on just who’s watching what, and require a passcode to view restricted programming. Whether it’s for mature content or spending amounts, you’re always able to keep limitations where you want them for the whole family. Press MENU to display the Menu, SELECT Parental Controls, then Edit Settings, and you’ll see the current status showing any restrictions.

  • Page 43: Channel Blocks

    ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Other Shows To block programming that has no rating — such as news and sports and shows with a rating of “None” — select the Other tab. Channel Blocks You can block viewing of a certain channel or channels from this menu.

  • Page 44: Let Me In

    The Menu Now, lock it Once you’ve set the restrictions you want, choose Lock Now from the left menu. You’ll be directed to create a passcode (which you’ll want to make easy enough to remember, but hard enough that the little ones won’t guess it!).
  • Page 45 ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide To change your passcode at any time: Press MENU, SELECT Parental Controls, then Edit Settings. Scroll down to Passcode and press SELECT. Enter your old password, then enter a new one twice to confi rm.

  • Page 46: Menu Features For Recording

    The Menu Menu Features for Recording Th e Menu includes special recording features over certain screens. Menu over the Playlist screen: • List by... lets you sort how the programs appear in the list. • Mark & Delete lets you mark programs and delete them from the My Playlist screen. •...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting Limited 90-Day Warranty Product Info DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN FCC Customer Information...
  • Page 48 DIRECTV Plus DVR, then wait for program guide info to be acquired. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Plus DVR for 15 seconds, then plug it in again. Running the System Test (later in this section) can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems.
  • Page 49 Press the TV/VCR key on the VCR remote or on the VCR’s front panel. Press the TV/DVD, INPUT or SOURCE key on the DVD remote. If problems persist, turn off all equipment that is connected to your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn the DIRECTV Plus DVR back Problems with Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local phone company.
  • Page 50 DVR to see if the channel banner appears. If it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. If the DIRECTV Plus DVR is connected to the RF input of your TV, makes sure that the TV channel matches the 3/4 RF switch on the back panel.
  • Page 51 I do? Your DIRECTV Plus DVR can record up to two programs at once, or it can record one program while you watch another. If you exceed these limits (for example, if you try to record three programs at 8 p.m. on Th ursday), you will be notifi ed there is a confl ict. You will have to decide which program you want to cancel.
  • Page 52 My video and audio are out of sync. Try changing channels. Press LIST, then EXIT. If neither of those work, restart your DIRECTV Plus DVR. Press MENU, press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 53: Remote Control Problems

    Problems with the remote control Check that nothing is between the remote control and the remote sensor. Make sure the remote control is in DIRECTV mode. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Plus DVR.
  • Page 54 Menu, then select Guided Setup. Next, press SELECT on Satellite, then select Repeat Satellite Setup. Important If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables, you must tune to Channel 3 or 4, as set with the 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Plus DVR.

  • Page 55: Running The System Test

    Running the System Test Th e System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Plus DVR. If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver.
  • Page 56 You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to and from the location designated by DIRECTV. If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at its sole discretion, refund the price you paid for the product or the current retail price of the product.

  • Page 57: What Is Excluded

    Any modifi cations or other changes to the product, including but not limited to soft ware or hardware modifi cation in any way other than as expressly authorized by DIRECTV will void this limited warranty. Except in the case of hardware or soft ware provided by DIRECTV, installing soft ware modifi cations, “hacks”...

  • Page 58: Before Requesting Repair Service

    Warranty service will be provided by DIRECTV. If you believe you need service for your Receiver, contact DIRECTV at 1-800- DIRECTV. A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you. If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged, you will receive a return authorization number.

  • Page 59: Product Info

    ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide 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.

  • Page 60: Directv Protection Plan

    *A fee of $55 for standard IRD equipment, $200 for DIRECTV Plus DVR, DIRECTV Receiver or Ultimate TV equipment, $240 for HD equipment, or $470 for DIRECTV HD DVR equipment will be charged to your DIRECTV bill if the defective equipment that we are replacing for you is not returned within 30 calendar days.

  • Page 61: Sign Up For The Directv Protection Plan Today

    Company on behalf of DIRECTV where authorized by law. Certain limitations apply. Pricing, terms and conditions of the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN are subject to change. Full terms and conditions will be mailed to you prior to service billing and are available at directv.com. (Note: Annual payment option no longer available.)

  • Page 62: Fcc Customer Information

    Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Plus DVR.
  • Page 63 DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the DIRECTV Plus DVR is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 64 If trouble is experienced with this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. If the equipment is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 65: Appendix A - Installation

    Appendix A - Installation Hardware Reference Choose Your Setup Guided Setup & Activation Programming Your Remote Control...
  • Page 66 Your DIRECTV Plus DVR picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into POWER viewable TV programming. Access Card Contains info about your DIRECTV® service. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to activate your programming. Cables & Connections Best Video: S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks and cables provide the best picture quality.
  • Page 67 Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used if your TV does not have S-Video jacks. Th e DIRECTV Plus DVR’s A/V 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 Plus DVR.
  • Page 68 Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your satellite dish to the jack(s) labeled SATELLITE IN on the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Note that in order to take full advantage of your DIRECTV Plus DVR’s features, you should connect a coaxial cable to each of the two SATELLITE IN connectors.
  • Page 69 DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus DVR to your TV or VCR Depending on the connections on the back of your TV or VCR, you have the following options: • S-Video & Digital Optical (or A/V Audio) Connection (Best Quality) •...
  • Page 70 If your TV has a Digital Optical input, connect it to your DIRECTV Plus DVR using a digital optical (Video OUT to Video IN, cable. (Note: Th is cable is not included with your DIRECTV Plus DVR.)
  • Page 71 ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide T elevisio n DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR TO TV CHANNEL BEST QUALITY CONNECTION – S-Video & A/V or Digital Optical Audio The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
  • Page 72 TV. Important If your TV only has one audio input jack use AUDIO L (white) jack on the back of the DIRECTV Plus DVR to make the connection.
  • Page 73 ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Television DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR TO TV CHANNEL VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION – A/V The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
  • Page 74 L (white), R (red) and video (yellow) plugs from one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO 1 L and R and VIDEO 1 jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Plus DVR. Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding jacks on your VCR.
  • Page 75 ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Television DIRECTV Plus Receiver SATELLITE IN OFF-AIR TO TV CHANNEL GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION – RF Coaxial The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
  • Page 76 fi nish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV service. You may decide to set Make sure the MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to DIRECTV. up, change or adjust Press TV POWER ON. Th e DIRECTV Plus DVR will turn on.

  • Page 77: Activate Your Directv Service

    5 minutes or more while a stationary image is displayed on the TV. To dismiss the screen saver and return to what you were doing, press any key on the remote. Burn-in may cause permanent damage to your TV and DIRECTV is not liable...

  • Page 78: Programming Your Remote Control

    VOL and MUTE keys to. Point the remote away from your DIRECTV Plus DVR and press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near the slide switch blinks twice (about 5 seconds). Enter 9-9-3. Th e light will blink twice, indicating the VOL and...

  • Page 79: Factory Defaults

    To reset all the functions of the remote control to the factory defaults, follow these steps: Point the remote away from your DIRECTV Plus DVR and components. Press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light above the slide switch on the remote fl ashes twice (about 5 seconds).
  • Page 80 Appendix A - Installation...

  • Page 81: Index

    Audio options 15, 30 DIRECTV Active™ 11 GUIDE key 4, Back Cover Dolby® Digital 5.1 31 DIRECTV mode 43, 47 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN INFO key 15, 18, 44, Back Cover DIRECTV Receiver Problems 43 Back panel 44, 65, 67, 69...
  • Page 82 Index unrated programs 15, 29, 36, 38, Menu 4, 28, 36, 48, 49 Ratings 36 viewing hours 15, 29, 36, 38, 39 MENU key 4, 28, 32, 33, 38, 39, Rear panel ii, 6 Passcode 38, 39 45, 49, 68, 70, Back Cover Recent Finds 33 Pay Per View 2, 17, 23, 32, 37 Messages 15, 35...
  • Page 83 ® DIRECTV Plus DVR - User Guide Satellite Data Acquisition 70 Satellite Setup 48 Scheduler 29 Search 17 Settings 39, 49, 70 Setup 44, 45, 48, 49, 62, 68, 70 Showings 17 Spending limit 37 System Test 42, 49 Temporarily unlock 38...
  • Page 84 ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. CREDIT CARD REQURED (except in MA & PA). DIRECTV programming available separately. Programming subject to change. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV pro- gramming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware.

  • Page 85: Icon Reference

    Icon Reference Other Icons Arrow Icons Denotes one or more alternate audio tracks available Indicate that a show’s start or end time is earlier or for a program. later than is visible in the Guide program cell. Denotes that no alternate audio tracks available. LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote off er special functionality.

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