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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” precede the 
area code? In some areas, even local numbers must be dialed using the area code. Press 
SELECT to return to the Phone Dialing Options screen. 

6. To test your new dial-in number, select “Test Phone Connection Now.” The Test 

Phone Connection screen appears and a test phone call begins. When the call 
completes, you should see the message “Test Succeeded!” Press SELECT to return to 
Phone Dialing Options. (If the phone call does not succeed, see troubleshooting on 
page 132.)

. You can use this screen to specify a prefix if the DVR needs to use one to 

reach an outside line (for example, the DVR may need to dial “9” before it dials out). Use 
the number keys on the remote control to enter the prefix. Press the PAUSE button after 
you have entered the prefix. This will insert a comma, which will create a two second 
pause after the prefix is dialed. If you make a mistake, use the BACK button to backspace.

. If you have call waiting, you may choose to disable it while the 

DVR is making a call, so that the DVR’s phone call is not interrupted. If you do not 
disable it, the DVR may drop the call and allow the second call to ring through, depending 
on your phone system. The DVR will then try its call again later. The most common code 
that phone companies use to disable call waiting is *70. Sometimes a comma is needed 
(,*70). Check with your phone company to find out how to disable call waiting in your 
area. If you make a mistake, use the BACK button to backspace.

. If your phone system uses pulse dialing, rather than tone dialing, you can 

change the setting here.