Directv HD DVR Manual de usuario

DIRECTV Plus HD DVR USER GUIDETo place batteries in your remote control:1. Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward.2. Insert

ixAppendix B: High-Def 101 ... 79About High-Definition ...

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9191IndexAAccess card 4, 5, 54, 64Analog TV 80Aspect ratio 82, 83Audio options 15, 28, 29Language 28Audio OptionsDolby Digital 17, 28, 29, 30Aut

9292MMENU key Back cover, 44, 68, 74Messages 4, 15, 33, 34MODE switch Back cover, 11, 41, 48, 74Movie Ratings 34MUTE key Back cover, 76My Playlis

9393UUnlocking 36VVideo output 65, 83WWarranty iii, 50, 51, 52, 51, 52, 54, 59, 66YYPbPr 4, 6, 7, 65, 67, 85 HR21 Book.indb 93 HR21 Book.indb

94ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED (except in MA and PA). Programming subject to

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Icon ReferenceArrow Icons Indicate that a show’s start or end time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT and

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Chapter 1Getting Started2 Welcome2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR3 Installation & Activation4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel6 DIRECTV Plus HD

2WelcomeWith the DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 250 channels, including our awesome HD selections and

3What You Can WatchWith the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you have access to all types of televised programming, including:DIRECTV  high-definition and sta

4Package ContentsThe following items are included with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR:  HDMI video cables  Remote control & batteries  A/V ca

56) RECORD – In live TV, records current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlight-ed program.7) ARROWS – Move the onscreen hig

6DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear PanelYour equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.1) SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) – Use to connect the DIRECTV

75) VIDEO (Yellow) – Provides good picture quality for standard-defi nition TV. Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to another device, su

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DIRECTV Plus HD DVR USER GUIDETo place batteries in your remote control:1. Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward.2. Insert

Chapter 2What’s On11 Watching TV 17 The Guide18 The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV19 Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your

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11Watching TV Now that everything’s set up, you’re ready to grab your remote and start surfing! With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV l

12DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TVLive Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you w

13DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TVRecorded programs can be found in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. To view the Playlist, pres

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15The Channel BannerAny time you tune to a channel, the Channel Banner appears across the top of the screen, displaying info on the channel and show

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17The GuideOverview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 14 days in advan

18The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots. Highlight a program or channel cell to view its description.Use

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

19Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your FavoritesRecording is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. You won’t miss your

20For episodic programs: • Pressing RECORD a second time schedules all episodes of the program for recording.• Pressing RECORD a third time cance

21record, and play the selected program. See your VCR User’s Guide for information on how to set it up for scheduled or manual recording. Pay Per Vi

22The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded ProgramsThe Playlist displays all saved, recorded programs in the My Playlist tab.To display the Playlist scre

23Disk Space BarThe My Playlist screen displays a Disk Space bar that shows the approximate amount of space available on your disk at any given time.

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Chapter 3 Menu27 Using the Menu27 Help & Settings29 My Playlist29 Audio Options30 Category Sort31 Pay Per View31 Search32 Date & Time32 F

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27Using the MenuPress MENU on your remote to easily access DIRECTV features. Once the Menu is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a d

28Remote: Use this option to setup your remote to control your TV and other equipment.Audio: The Audio option in Setup lets you make lasting adjustme

iiiThis reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular

29My PlaylistThis option displays a submenu that lists recorded programs, and also gives you access to the Playlist screen, where you can view and ed

30front, left-rear, right-rear and low-frequency channels. The result, when your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital A/V

31Pay Per ViewThis option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category. This option only appears in the Menu over the Guide.

32Date & TimeThis option gives you a convenient way to jump several days ahead in the Guide, without having to scroll through pages of programs.

33Channels I GetIn addition to displaying all channels or creating lists of favorite channels, you can also set your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to display on

34DIRECTV MessagesThis feature lets you view a listing of current DIRECTV messages waiting for you. Simply highlight and select a message in the lis

35 TV ProgramsSELECT the TV tab, then highlight and select the TV rating you desire. You can also set ratings for par-ticular content (for example, F

36Now, lock itOnce you’ve set the restrictions you want, choose Lock Now from the left menu. You’ll be directed to cre-ate a passcode (which you’ll

37To change your passcode at any time:1) Press MENU, SELECT Parental Controls, then Edit Settings.2) Scroll down to Passcode and press SELECT.3)

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Chapter 4More Info40 Troubleshooting50 Limited 90-Day Warranty54 Product Information55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN57 FCC Customer Information60 TERMS

40 TroubleshootingMany problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR. If you experience image freezes, audio free

41DIRECTV Plus HD DVR or TV ProblemsProgress bar freezes during Satellite Data AcquisitionThis may be normal. After five minutes, the screen saver is

42Problems with Caller IDYou must subscribe to  Caller ID service through your local phone company. Also, check to be sure your Caller ID featur

43Unplug DIRECTV Plus HD DVR for a few minutes, then plug back in. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or l

44Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal messageYour satellite system may be experiencing rain fade, a temporary los

45My DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is “frozen” on a single frame of a TV picture.Try changing to another channel, then changing back. If you are on a  Pay P

46I wanted to record a program, but I got an error message saying it conflicted with another scheduled record. What do I do?Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR c

47If you recorded a pay per view program, but did not watch it, the time which you are allowed to purchase or watch it may have expired. To avoid in

48Remote Control ProblemsProblems with the remote controlCheck that nothing is between the remote control and the remote sensor. Make sure the remote

vGetting Started ... 1Welcome ...

49Running the System TestThe System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. If you are experiencing any trouble

50Limited 90-Day WarrantyDIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (Model Number: HR21) and any included accessories against defects in material or wo

51What is Excluded? Your warranty does NOT cover: Labor charges for installation or setup of the product. Installation, performance of, or repair o

52Make Sure You Keep... Please keep your receipt or other document showing proof of acquisition. Attach it to this User Guide and keep both nearby.

53WILL DIRECTV BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE RETAIL PRICE OF THE DIRECTV RECEIVER. DIRECTV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSE

54Product InformationKeep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and

55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLANProtect your DIRECTV® System with the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN. For a low monthly fee, the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN covers t

56Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN TodayIf you have standard DIRECTV Receiver(s), visit directv.com and SIGN IN using the simple steps below o

57 FCC Customer InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device m

58Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to wh

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59If this DIRECTV Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of ser

60TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”)THE DIRECTV RECEIVER INCORPORATES SOFTWARE WHICH IS OWNED BY DIRECTV, INC. (“DIRECTV”) OR ITS THIR

61D. TerminationThese Terms are effective until terminated. You may terminate these Terms by returning the Receiver to DIRECTV or your supplier. The

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Appendix A: Installation64 Before You Begin64 Hardware Reference68 Making the Video Connections70 Making the Audio Connections72 Making the Basic

64TIPYou can fi nd additional information and the latest updates at directv.comBefore You BeginYour satellite dish antenna must be installed before you

65Cables & ConnectionsHDMI Jack and CableThe DIRECTV Plus HD DVR incorporates HDMI™ [or High-Definition Multimedia Interface] tech-nology. HDMI o

66Digital Audio Outputs (Coaxial Jack and Cable)The Digital Audio Coaxial cable provides excellent quality audio, second only to the Digital Audio Opt

67Choose Your SetupThere are several ways to connect your DIRECTV System to match your particular equipment setup and to gain optimum signal quality.

68Making the Video ConnectionsChoose one of the following connections:• Best (HD Video and Digital Audio): Connect the HDMI cables to the HDMI j

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69TelevisionTelevisionCOMPONENT INS-VIDEOINHDMIDIGITALAUDIO IN(OPTICAL)DIGITAL AUDIO IN(COAXIAL)* Note: Do not confuse the component YPbPr cable with

70Making the Audio Connections• Best: If you connected your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV with HDMI cables you do not need to make a separate audi

71DIRECTV® Plus HD DVRRCA-typeTelevisionTelevisionCOMPONENT INS-VIDEOINHDMIDIGITALAUDIO IN(OPTICAL)DIGITAL AUDIO IN(COAXIAL)GOOD* NOTE: For BEST audi

72Making the Basic Connections1) Connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the Satellite Dish via SWM (Single Wire Multiswitch). Depending on the type of ne

73113 DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR2Connect Other Cables – The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.Model #Receiver IDSeri

74 Guided SetupNow that your equipment is all hooked up and plugged in, you’re ready to complete setup to begin enjoy-ing your DIRECTV service.1) Ma

75Now, let us lead the way… Simply follow the onscreen directions to complete your setup functions. If you’ve installed your satellite dish and system

76Programming Your Remote ControlYou may have already programmed your remote control during Guided Setup, but if you didn’t, or you want to make cha

77Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVRThe DIRECTV Plus HD DVR comes with a dual IR/RF remote. You can skip this section if

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viiiAppendix A: Installation ... 63Before You Begin ...

Appendix B: High-Def 10180 About High-Definition83 Options For Changing Video Output85 Supported Resolutions86 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats HR21

80About High-DefinitionThis section describes HD, and how it differs from regular TV, including helpful information about high-definition and your DI

81To get the best-quality TV picture, you need an HD TV to go with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR.Resolution & InterlacingTwo elements that determine t

82 Aspect RatioIn addition to resolution and interlacing, a television picture is also defined by its aspect ratio—referring to the shape of the scr

83The FORMAT key, made simple: Keep pressing the FORMAT key until you like the picture on your TV.Options For Changing Video OutputIn order to opti

84with a single key until the picture displays the way you like it. Navigating menus to modify settings is not necessary.If pressing this key causes a

85Supported ResolutionsThe following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection:Output Connection Available Resolutio

86Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programsFor a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fit on

87You can watch HD programs on a standard TV, but you won’t really be watching HD.If your display is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options

8816:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programsFor a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit the screen. Your choices he