User ManualTable of ContentsWelcome to DIRECTV3Table of Contents6Using this Guide9Getting Started10Product Registration4Product Information4Connecting11Overview12Before You Begin13Connecting to a Phone Line13Connecting a Dual LNB or a Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna13Using an Antenna or Cable Connection, in Addition to DIRECTV Programming14Caring for your DIRECTV DVR14Useful Terms15Satellite Dish Antennas—Types and Terms15Cables and Connections16Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment and Terms17Cables and Accessories19Setup Examples20Audio and Video Cables20Setup Examples21Example 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V Receiver22Example 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V Receiver23Example 2: DVR with VCR24Example 2: DVR with VCR25Example 3: DVR Only26Example 3: DVR Only27Example 4: DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV28Example 4: DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV29Example 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV30Example 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV31Guided Setup33Overview34Using the Remote Control34Satellite Dish Guided Setup35Activate39What does DIRECTV“ DVR with TiVo“ service provide?39Phone Setup40The Basics in 5 Short Tours43Tour 1: Play with Live TV44Status Bar45Channel Banner45Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™46Changing Channels46Scheduling a Recording46Making a List of Favorite Channels46Using Your Channel List47Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs48Search by Title48Pay Per View49Tour 4: Search for New Programs50Showcases50TiVo Suggestions (Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down)51Tour 5: Now Playing List52Cool Things You Can Do53Watching Live TV55Let’s Go!56Changing Channels56Recording a Live Program57DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™58Customizing the Guide60Channel Banner61Play with Live TV62Status Bar63Music Channels64Standby65Finding and Recording Programs67Recording Programs: The Basics68Now Playing List68Getting a Season Pass69Setting Recording Options70Program Information Screen73Reviewing the To Do List75View Recording History76Saving Programs to a VCR76Finding Programs to Record78I Already Know What I Want to Record79Search by Title79Record by Time/Channel80Browse by Time80Browse by Channel81Manually Record by Time or Channel82I Know What I Like83Try a WishList!83Can a WishList Do More Than Search?84Creating a WishList85Tips for entering keywords87Browsing, Recording, and Editing WishList Searches88Help Me Find New Programs89TiVo Suggestions89Showcases90Messages and Setup93Messages from DIRECTV94Purchases95My Preferences99Customize Channels99Parental Controls100Rating Settings for TV and Movies ()102Motion Picture Association of America ratings for movies104Ratings for television movies and programs (including content ratings):104Channel Banner106Audio Options106TiVo Suggestions107TV Aspect Ratio108Recorder & Phone Setup109Satellite Dish Setup109Phone Connection111Phone Dialing Options112Phone Troubleshooting114Remote Control Setup114Time Zone/Daylight Savings115Replace Access Card115System Test115System Information116Troubleshooting117Parental Controls Troubleshooting117Phone Troubleshooting117Satellite Troubleshooting117Restart or Reset System118Introduction120Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System120Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input121Performing a Code Search122Resetting the Programmable Buttons124Setting a Remote Address125Programming the Remote Control119Troubleshooting127Contacting Customer Care128Questions About Installation129Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal)130Questions About Pick Programs to Record135Questions About Parental Controls141Questions About the DVR’s Phone Calls142Questions About Audio145Questions About Pay Per View146Questions About the Remote Control148Questions About the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo® Service149Specifications156Warranty and Specifications151Limited Warranty152FCC Information154Safety Instructions158Back Panel Reference162Back Panel Reference161GNU General Public License166Preamble166GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE166No Warranty169How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs170GNU General Public License165Index171Size: 7.96 MBPages: 174Language: EnglishOpen manual
