User Guide DIRECTV Plus Receiver ® Safety & Care 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. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV Plus® Receiver 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! Important Safety Instructions 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TIP We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus Receiver into a surge protector to prevent damage from fluctuations in your power supply. The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) 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. · ii DIRECTV Plus® - User Guide 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) 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. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) 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. · CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. The DIRECTV Plus 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 Plus Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. · Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Also, do not stack the receiver on 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 wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended. · 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 mains 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 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. 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. iii Safety & Care IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Plus Receiver near anything WET or HOT! · · · · · · · · · 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 Plus Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this chapter). Place it on a flat, hard surface -- do not operate the DIRECTV Plus Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface. Always unplug your DIRECTV Plus Receiver before moving it. Always unplug the DIRECTV Plus Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables. Leave the main power connector accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown CAUTION: Electric Shock -- never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Plus 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 Plus Receiver and always move it with care. Have your DIRECTV Plus 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. Important This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. iv DIRECTV Plus® - User Guide Chapter 1 ­ Getting Started Welcome ...............................................................................................................2 About Your DIRECTV Plus® Receiver .................................................................2 Making the Right Connections ............................................................................3 Hardware Reference .............................................................................................4 Getting Familiar ..................................................................................................6 Choose Your Setup ..............................................................................................9 Guided Setup & Activation ................................................................................16 Programming Your Remote Control ...................................................................18 Chapter 2 ­ What's On Watching TV .....................................................................................................20 The Guide ..........................................................................................................24 The Mini Guide .................................................................................................25 Recording Programs ............................................................................................26 Pay Per View.......................................................................................................28 The Playlist.........................................................................................................29 Chapter 3 ­ The Quick Menu Using the MENU ...............................................................................................32 Settings ..............................................................................................................32 Audio Options ....................................................................................................33 Category Sort .....................................................................................................35 Pay Per View.......................................................................................................35 Find By...............................................................................................................36 Date & Time ......................................................................................................37 Favorites .............................................................................................................37 Caller ID & Messages.........................................................................................38 Parental Controls ................................................................................................39 Quick Menu Features for Recording .................................................................. 42 Chapter 4 ­ Other Information Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 44 Limited 90-Day Warranty ..................................................................................52 Product Info .......................................................................................................54 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN ...................................................................55 FCC Customer Information ...............................................................................56 Index ..................................................................................................................58 v Welcome to the DIRECTV Family Using the Remote Keys in the shaded area below operate your DIRECTV Plus® Receiver, or can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player or stand-alone DVR unit. Great TV viewing is in your hands! A good way to begin learning about your DIRECTV Plus® Receiver is to familiarize yourself with the remote control. You'll find further details throughout the User Guide relating to specific functions. Changes remote to control other equipment, for example, a DVD Changes the "source" -- the piece of equipment whose signal is displayed on your TV In recorded TV, stops playback and displays the MyVODTM tab in the Playlist Jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that location MODE SWITCH AV1 TV INPUT AV2 TV TV POWER Turns other equipment on and off, as selected with MODE SWITCH Turns your TV and DIRECTV Plus Receiver on and off Jumps ahead in a recording; Play/Pause current video; press and hold for slow motion Press up to four times to fast forward at increasing speeds (recorded or live-stored video only); fifth press returns to normal play In Live TV, records current program; in the Guide, sets one-touch record for highlighted program PWR TV INPUT STOP TV POWER ON/OFF ADVANCE PLAY PWR ON OFF REPLAY 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. Note: Don't worry about getting stuck in a menu. You can always press EXIT to return to video. Press up to four times to rewind at increasing speeds (recorded or live-stored video only); fifth press returns to normal play Pauses current video REWIND FFWD R PAUSE E GU ID RECORD ACTIV E LIST EX Displays the DIRECTV ActiveTM Channel-- local weather and more! Displays the onscreen program Guide ACTIVE IT Displays the MyVODTM ...