DirecTV DVR120 User Manual

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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 
TiVo features such as WishList
 searches, Season Pass
 recordings, Thumbs Up
 and 
Thumbs Down
, TiVo Suggestions, and TiVolution Magazine
®
, all in one seamlessly 
integrated product that will change the way you watch television.
Getting Started
After a satellite dish antenna has been installed, you’re ready to start using this guide: 
1. Connect the DVR according to the proper setup for your Audio/Video equipment. (See 
2. Complete Guided Setup to point your satellite dish antenna and activate the 
DIRECTV
®
 DVR with TiVo
®
 service following the instructions in chapter 2, “Guided 
Start using your DIRECTV DVR. It’s easy! Learn the basics by browsing the back of the 
Start Here card. Take the five tours in chapter 3 of this User’s Guide for an interactive 
way to learn about the DVR’s powerful features. Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 describe the DVR 
service in detail. Read through them to become familiar with the service. Chapter 8 
provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide in case you have questions.
Before you install the DVR, mount 
the satellite dish antenna. 
Professional installation is highly 
recommended. Your dish must be 
mounted, with cables running to the room 
where your DVR will be installed, before 
you can begin the DVR installation as 
described in this guide. Dual LNB dish 
antenna connection required for full 
functionality.