DIRECTV Plus HD DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment. Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product: · · The " bolt of lightning" indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING To 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 splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TIP We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into a surge protector to prevent damage from fluctuations in your power supply. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT! 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) Chapter 1 · CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. The 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 vessels containing liquid on top of it. · Ensure proper ventilation -- the vent slots on the DIRECTV Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. electric shock, do not remove cover · Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Receiver. Also, do not stack the receiver on (or back). top of a "hot component" such as an audio power amplifier. · Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging any power cords into the No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended. personnel. · Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of fire or shock. It's also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual. · To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthing and fully inserted. · Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than down the middle once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A/V cables as much as possible. · Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this manual). · Place it on a flat, hard surface -- do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface. · Always unplug your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it. · Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables. · Leave the main power connector accessible to the main connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown. · CAUTION: Electric Shock -- never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; always take it to a qualified service person when repair is required. Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used. Attempted self-repair may also void your warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. · Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move it with care. · Have your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself). · Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For your information: The identification sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver. The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! What's On Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. iii Great TV viewing is in your hands! A good way to begin learning about your DIRECTV® System is to familiarize yourself with the remote control. You'll find further details throughout the User Guide relating to specific functions. Navigating 101 You'll find you can get around nearly all onscreen menus the same simple way. 4Highlight... a menu or button by using the ARROW keys (up, down, left and right). 4Choose it... by pressing SELECT while the item is highlighted. To program your remote control: 1. See "Programming Your Remote Control" on page 30. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control other equipment, for example, a DVD AV1 TV INPUT & TV POWER To place batteries in your remote control: 1. Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward. 2. Insert 2 AA batteries (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (­) at each end. 3. Slide the cover back on to complete installation. Note: Don't worry about getting stuck in a menu. You can always press EXIT to return to video. TV INPUT Changes the "source" -- the piece of equipment whose signal is displayed on your TV FORMAT Cycles through HD resolution and screen format options Turns your TV and DIRECTV Plus HD DVR on and off PWR FORMAT AV2 TV DIRECTV & TV POWER ON/OFF ON POWER Turns your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other equipment on and off, as selected with MODE switch STOP In recorded TV, stops playback and displays the MyVODTM tab in the Playlist OFF ADVANCE Jumps ahead in a recording REPLAY Jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that location FFWD R REWIND Press up to four times to rewind at increasing speeds (recorded or live-stored video only); fifth press returns to normal play E ACTIV LIST Press up to four times to fast forward at increasing speeds (recorded or live-stored video only); fifth press returns to normal play PLAY EX I T PAUSE Pauses current video E ID GU Play/Pause current video; press and hold for slow motion RECORD SELECT GUIDE Displays the onscreen program Guide In Live TV, records current program; in the Guide, sets one-touch record for highlighted program ACTIVE Access the DIRECTV ActiveTM Channel -- local weather and more! BA CK INF O EXIT Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed MENU LIST Displays your To Do List SELECT Selects any highlighted item BACK Takes you to the screen you visited previously ARROWS Move highlight to items in whatever direction needed RED In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; other functions vary -- look for onscreen hints VOL INFO CHAN PAGE Displays info for a highlighted or fullscreen program BLUE In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary -- look for onscreen hints PREV MENU Displays a compact menu of settings and services GREEN In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; other functions vary -- look for hints onscreen 1 4 ghi 2 abc 5 jkl YELLOW 3 def 6 mno VOLUME Raises or lowers volume In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; other functions vary -- look for onscreen hints CHAN/PAGE MUTE 7pqrs -- Toggles sound volume on/off 8 tuv 0_ 9 wxyz ENTER In live TV, changes channel up or down; in a menu, such as the Guide, scrolls page up or down NUMBER KEYS & DASH Tune to a channel directly; also input numbers when needed in onscreen menus; DASH is also used to delete a show in your MYVOD list (press twice) PREV Tunes to last channel viewed ENTER Activates channel number entries quickly Keys in the shaded areas above operate your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, or can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player or stand-alone DVR unit. Getting Started ......................................................................................... 1 Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR .............................................................................................................. 2 What You Can Watch.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Equipment You'll Need ....................................................................................................................................... 3 DVR Service .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Installation & Activation ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 6 Table of Contents What's On ................................................................................................. 9 Watching TV ..........................................................................................................................................................11 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV.........................................................................................12 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV...............................................................................13 The Channel Banner..........................................................................................................................................15 The Guide .................................................................................................................................................................17 Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide® .........................................................................17 Getting Around in the Guide .............................................................................................. ...