DIRECTV Plus HD DVR USER GUIDE

Safety & Care

WARNING
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.
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

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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 manufacturers instructions. 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. 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.
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!

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. Dont overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of fire or shock. Its 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 users 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 users 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.

Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed

Displays your To Do List

Selects any highlighted item
Takes you to the screen you visited previously

ARROWS

Move highlight to items in whatever direction needed
In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; other functions vary look for onscreen hints
Displays info for a highlighted or fullscreen program
In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary look for onscreen hints
Displays a compact menu of settings and services
In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; other functions vary look for hints onscreen

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YELLOW

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VOLUME

Raises or lowers volume

In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; other functions vary look for onscreen hints

CHAN/PAGE MUTE

Toggles sound volume on/off

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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)
Tunes to last channel viewed
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 Youll 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

Whats 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.....17 The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV...18 Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites..19 One-Touch Record with Default Options....19 Autorecord a Search.....20 Changing Record Options/Canceling a Record...20 Recording to VCR.....21 Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day...21 The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded Programs...22 Disk Space Bar.....23

Quick Menu... 25

Using the Quick Menu....27 Help & Settings.....27 Help.....27 Setup......27 Scheduler......28 Favorites......28 Parental Controls.....29 My VOD......29 Audio Options......29 Dolby Digital.....30 Category Sort.....30 Pay Per View.....31 Search.....31 Date & Time.....32 Favorites.....32 Channels I Get......33 Caller ID & Messages.....33 Caller ID.....33 DIRECTV Messages.....34 Parental Controls......34 Ratings.....34 Channel Blocks.....35 Spending.....35 Hours......35 Now, lock it.....36 Let me in!.....36 Quick Menu Features for Recording....37

More Info.... 39.

Troubleshooting.....40 System Upgrades.....40 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR or TV Problems...41 Recorded TV Troubleshooting....45 Remote Control Problems....48 Running the System Test....49 Limited 90-Day Warranty....50 Who is Covered?.....50 What is Covered?....50 What is Excluded?.....51 Make Sure You Keep.....52 Before Requesting Repair Service....52 To Get Warranty Service.....52 To Get Out-of-Warranty Service....52 Product Information.....54 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN....55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits...55 Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Today...56 FCC Customer Information....57 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (TERMS)..60
Appendix A: Installation.. 63.
Before You Begin.....64 Hardware Reference....64 Cables & Connections.....65 Choose Your Setup.....67 Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR...67 Making the Video Connections.....68 Making the Audio Connections.....70 Making the Basic Connections.....72 Guided Setup.....74 HDTV Settings in Guided Setup....74 Now, let us lead the way....75 Activate Your DIRECTV Service....75 Programming Your Remote Control....76 Factory Defaults.....76 Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR...77 Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels...78
Appendix B: High-Def 101... 79
About High-Definition.....80 Types of TV Broadcasts.....80 Resolution & Interlacing....81 Aspect Ratio......82 Screen Formats......82 Options For Changing Video Output....83 FORMAT key on Your Remote....83 Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel...84 Supported Resolutions and Formats....85 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats.....86 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs.....86 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs.....88
Index.... 91 Icon Reference... Inside back cover
Welcome About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Installation & Activation DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel

Getting Started

Welcome
With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 225 channels, including our awesome HD selections and over 30 premium movie channels, with something to please everyone in the family. DIRECTV HD service offers everything youd want in your television experience: an astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-of-a-kind sports and events. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus exciting live sports, concerts and specials, even Pay Per View selections in HD. Theres exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team. Even access to 67 music channels! To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR have been designed to be simple and user-friendly. Youll find that most features are self-explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you through them. TIP

You can find additional information and the latest updates at DIRECTV.com
About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR
The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is a high-definition, digital video recorder, that lets you record up to 200 hours of your favorite programs* in standard or high-definition, and use pause and other video controls on live TV. You can select a specific program and set it to record once or every time its on, or you can search for and record your favorite shows with your desired name, title or keywords.

Important

You must subscribe to the DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. DIRECTV hardware, programming and DVR service available separately. For information and pricing regarding programming and DVR service, please visit DIRECTV.com. *Actual recording capacity varies based on type of programming being recorded. Fewer hours of HD can be recorded.

What You Can Watch

With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you have access to all types of televised programming, including: 4 DIRECTV high-definition and standard-definition digital programming via satellite, including local channels if offered in your area (DIRECTV service subscription required). 4 Local digital TV channels, including any local HD broadcasts shown in your area, available via the DIRECTV Satellite or an off-air antenna.

Equipment Youll Need

To view HD programming, youll need, in addition to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: 4 A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor) 4 A 5 LNB Multi-Satellite dish antennaMPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible To enjoy select HD programming available on off-air local channels, you will also need an off-air antenna (sold separately) connected to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. This is possible only in cities where local broadcast stations make digital TV programs, including high-definition, available. Reception may vary based on your geographic location. Or, in some areas, you will be able to receive off-air local channels from your satellite dish.

DVR Service

Digital video recording capabilities are only fully functional with a land-based phone line connection and a subscription to DVR Service, sold separately. For information and pricing, visit DIRECTV.com/DVR.
Installation & Activation
If you or a professional installer have not yet connected your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other components, please see Appendix A, Installation at the end of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need to activate your DIRECTV service. If you have not activated already, see page 75 for more information.

Package Contents

The following items are included with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: A/V cables (RCA type) Remote Control & batteries Power Cord Phone cord 4 User Guide 4 Component Video cable (YPbPr) 4 Access card 4 (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs)

For a list of icons you may see in the Playlist, turn to the inside back cover of this User Guide.

Disk Space Bar

The MyVOD screen displays a Disk Space bar that shows the approximate amount of space available on your disk at any given time. The Disk Space bar shows programs you have designated Keep until I Delete in blue, programs subject to expiration in light blue, and the remaining unused disk space that is available for recording in black.

27 Using the Quick Menu

Chapter 3
27 Help & Settings 29 My VOD 29 Audio Options 30 Category Sort

Quick Menu

31 Pay Per View 31 Search 32 Date & Time 32 Favorites 33 Caller ID & Messages 34 Parental Controls 37 Quick Menu Features for Recording

Using the Quick Menu

Press MENU on your remote to easily access DIRECTV features. Once the Quick Menu is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to access that item. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you directly to a new screen. To remove the Quick Menu at any time, press MENU again. The features in the Quick Menu change as needed to display only the most helpful features at any time. For example, when the Quick Menu is displayed over the Guide, it displays special features to help you with the Guide.

Help & Settings

Selecting Help & Settings in the Quick Menu displays a submenu of items that lets you customize, adjust and keep track of your DIRECTV viewing experience.
The Help item in the Quick Menu displays a list of help topics and Frequently Asked Questions.
The Setup item in the Quick Menu displays the Setup screen, where you can access the Info & Test, Satellite & Antenna Setup, Remote Setup, Audio Setup, Display Setup, Access Card and System Reset screens. Info & Test: The System Info option lets you view the current system information. The System Test option lets you run a test on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line.
Sat & Ant (Satellite & Antenna): This option is useful if your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR has lost signal strength, or you need to realign your satellite dish or setup an off-air antenna. (See Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels on page 76.) Remote: Use this option to setup your remote to control your TV and other equipment. Audio: The Audio option in Setup lets you make lasting adjustments to settings such as language and Dolby Digital. To make temporary adjustments, use the Audio Options item in the Quick Menu. Display: This option lets you change display settings such as native mode, screen format, bar color, the Channel Banner display time, the language in onscreen menus, time zone (for the clock) and screen centering. TV Type: The TV Type option is where you can set your TVs aspect ratio and resolution. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to replace your access card. You will need your old and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you can restart the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything.

Category Sort

This feature lets you temporarily arrange the Guide to list only programs in a particular category such as Movies, Sports or News. This option only appears in the Quick Menu over the Guide. Note
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
While in the Guide, from the Quick Menu, select Category Sort. To further narrow your search, select the category you want, then select a subcategory if you wish. To quickly move through the Category Search results, use the RED or GREEN key on your remote to advance or reverse in 90-minute increments. Press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide, or EXIT to return to live TV.

Pay Per View

This option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category. This option only appears in the Quick Menu over the Guide. While in the Guide, press MENU, then select Pay Per View. You will see three choices for sorting the listings. Choose All to display all current pay per view programs. Movies will give you listings of all current movies available. Pick Special Events to see specific events such as sports, comedy specials and more. The Guide will display only programs that match the selected choice.

Search

Would you like to locate a particular program, movie or sports event you want to see even shows starring a favorite actor, or games with your favorite team? Search offers some easy ways to spot just what you want to watch. Press MENU, then select Search. You can find a program by Title, Person, Keyword or Channel. Your Person and Keyword searches will be quicker if you narrow your search by selecting subcategories; just follow the onscreen instructions. Once youve found what youre after, all you have to do is highlight and Note
Keep in mind, when you use the Search feature, only those programs in the Guide slated to air within the number of days of programming supported by your receiver will appear on your list.
select the title to display information about the found item. If youd like to repeat a previous search, select Recent Searches, then select your search to view matching programs.

If you live in a newly built neighborhood, be sure to place your dish where it is unlikely to become blocked by a fast-growing tree.
My DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is frozen on a single frame of a TV picture. 4 If you are on a Pay Per View channel, watching the free portion of a program, the free portion may be completed. You must buy the program to continue watching.
When all else fails, press the RESET button.
4 If that doesnt work, restart your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. You can also press MENU, press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the left menu, then press SELECT on Restart Receiver. I want to turn the light ring on the front panel on or off, or dim them. 4 Press and hold the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to adjust the brightness of the blue lights in the light ring on the front panel. You can dim the lights until they turn off completely. To turn the lights on, press and hold the LEFT and RIGHT arrows again.
Recorded TV Troubleshooting
A program I tried to record does not show up in the MyVOD screen. 4 Someone else in your household may have prevented the recording, or erased the program after it recorded. 4 The recording may have been canceled due to a conflict with another program with higher priority in the Prioritizer. 4 Press MENU, select Settings, then Scheduler. In the left menu, select History. You will see a list of recent programs, with their recording status info.
I wanted to record a program, but I got an error message saying it conflicted with another scheduled record. What do I do? 4 Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR can record up to two programs at once, or it can record one program while you watch another. If you exceed these limits (for example, if you try to record three programs at 8 p.m. on Thursday), you will be notified there is a conflict. You will have to decide which program you want to cancel. 4 If the overlap is just a couple of minutes (for example, some networks occasionally start programs at 8:59 instead of 9:00 p.m.), try scheduling the recording manually (go to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change the start and end times appropriately. I recorded a program, and the recording got cut off just before the end, so I missed the last bit of the program. 4 Next time, try setting the end time of the recording in the Record Options so the recording ends one or two minutes later (or more, if necessary). For sporting events, you may want to try 15 minutes or more, to protect against overtime games. Some networks show program episodes several times during a week, so if you just watched a program where the last few minutes were not recorded, try scheduling it again immediately. Note that adding time to the beginning or end of a recording increases the likelihood of recording conflicts, so use time padding sparingly. (See previous question.) A program I recorded was displayed in the MyVOD screen, but got deleted before I could watch it. 4 When you schedule a recording from an Info screen, you can select how long your recording are kept: Until I Delete, or Until Space Needed. When you schedule a program with one-touch record, the recording defaults to Until Space Needed. Programs that are set to be kept Until Space Needed may be deleted as new programs are recorded. You can change this option for a completed recording by pressing LIST to view the To Do list, then press SELECT on the desired program. When the programs Info screen is displayed, select the Record menu item and change the options as needed.

With proper installation, the only interference this equipment should cause is to eliminate boring TV.
Use the telephone cord supplied with this equipment to ensure proper operation.
If this DIRECTV Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isnt practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. If trouble is experienced with this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. If the equipment is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. It does not contain any user-serviceable components. We recommend the installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (TERMS)
THE DIRECTV RECEIVER INCORPORATES SOFTWARE WHICH IS OWNED BY DIRECTV, INC. (DIRECTV) OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS (the Software). BEFORE USING THE RECEIVER PLEASE READ THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS YOU MAY NOT USE THE RECEIVER AND SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE RECEIVER TO DIRECTV OR YOUR SUPPLIER. THESE TERMS ALSO APPLY TO ANY MODIFICATIONS, UPDATES OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED TO YOU. A. License Grant and Conditions DIRECTV grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the Software solely in executable code form and solely as integrated with, incorporated into, and in conjunction with the Receiver. You must ensure that the copyright, trademark and other protective notices contained in the Software are maintained and not altered or removed. The Software is protected by copyright and other laws and international copyright and other treaties. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all modifications, updates, enhancements and derivative works of the Software are owned exclusively by DIRECTV or its licensors and you agree to execute any document reasonably requested by DIRECTV to evidence such ownership rights. Certain third party software used in connection with the Receiver may be made directly available to you by the providers thereof. Use of such Software is also subject to the terms of any applicable agreement between you and each such provider. DIRECTV reserves the right to modify, supplement, update and otherwise alter the Software via software download or other modification procedures, and these terms will apply to such Software as modified, supplemented, updated, and otherwise altered. B. License Restrictions You may not copy, modify or transfer the Software, or any copy thereof, in whole or in part. You may not reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile or translate the Software, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Software, except to the extent allowed under any applicable law. Any attempt to transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations of this license agreement is void. You may not rent, lease, load, resell for profit or distribute the Software, or any part thereof. You may not export, transfer or re-export the Software in violation of any applicable law. The Software may include some components that are covered by free software licenses, open source licenses and other similar license use rights, which require such components to be used, modified and/or distributed only under the terms of such licenses. Any such components are subject only to the terms of such licenses, and not these Terms. C. Ownership of Software and Reservation of Rights The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the terms of this license agreement, DIRECTV is NOT transferring title or any ownership rights in the Software to you and DIRECTV and its suppliers reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. Except as stated above, this license agreement does not grant to you any intellectual property rights in the Software. 60

Satellite In 1 (FTM)

S-VIDEO OUT

* NOTE: For best audio quality on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, use the HDMI cable for audio and video. (See Making the Video Connections.)
Making the Basic Connections
1) Connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the Satellite Dish via FTM (Frequency Translation Module). Depending on the type of network connection you are using, you may have to connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable from your FTM to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the back of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Some systems may instead make this connection to a cable entry point in your house. Your DIRECTV installer will make the appropriate connection. 2) Optional: Connect the Off-air antenna to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Do this by connecting the off-air antenna to the jack labeled OFF-AIR IN on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. When you go through the Guided Setup process, be sure to select the Satellite & Antenna button when you reach the Satellite Dish & Off-Air Antenna screen. 3) Connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to land-based telephone line. Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall (or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack) and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 4) Plug all power cords into electrical sockets.

Youre almost done!

Connect Other Cables
While youre looking at the back of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, write down the serial number, receiver ID and model number. Youll need them later.

Serial #

S-ATA ETHERNET AC IN

Receiver ID

(Copy these numbers to page 33 along with your other purchase information)

Guided Setup

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TV POWER

Now that your equipment is all hooked up and plugged in, youre ready to complete setup to begin enjoying your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the remote control is set to DIRECTV, which is the farleft position. 2) Press TV POWER ON. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will turn on. 3) The first screen will allow you to select a language. Using the arrow keys on the remote control, move to the language you prefer and press SELECT. 4) You will see a Welcome screen.

TV INPUT

ON PWR
You may decide to set up, change or adjust some of the settings later. When youre ready, press MENU on your remote, press SELECT on Settings then select Setup.
HDTV Settings in Guided Setup
Several screens in the Guided Setup process are related to HDTV: 4 TV Ratio Screen: This screen lets you select your TVs aspect ratio: 4:3 or 16:9. 4 TV Resolutions Screen: As you select each resolution, an onscreen message asks if you can still see the screen properly. If you can, press the INFO key. If not, the unsupported resolution is turned off after a few seconds. If you turn on Native mode, the receiver will automatically adjust resolution to match the resolution of individual TV programs as they are tuned. 4 Primary Local Network: If youve chosen to set up both your Satellite Dish and Off-Air Antenna, you will see this screen near the end of Guided Setup. The receiver will use the ZIP code you enter on this screen to determine what locally broadcast digital stations are available to you. Setting up a Secondary Local Network is optional; it can be useful if you are located between two network areas and intend to receive programming from both via your off-air antenna.

NOTE: Your reception will vary by geographic location. In other words: Some areas get better reception than others!
6. Select the Scan for Channels button to have the receiver scan local off-air frequencies. When the receiver has finished scanning for channels, you are given the chance to edit local off-air channels to remove channels from the Guide that you dont watch, or those that have poor reception.
80 About High-Definition 83 Options For Changing Video Output

Appendix B: High-Def 101

85 Supported Resolutions and Formats 86 Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats

About High-Definition

This section describes HD, and how it differs from regular TV, including helpful information about highdefinition and your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. TIP

Types of TV Broadcasts

Analog TV is the type of TV broadcast you may be most familiar with. If you get your broadcasts via a standard off-air antenna, its the type you receive, and most broadcasts from local cable companies are analog as well. Digital TV is a newer system for broadcasting TV signals delivering higher quality audio and video. Digital TV refers to a television that can receive and display digital images. Following are terms you might see used regarding Digital TV broadcasts. Although your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is a true HD receiver, the type of TV or monitor you plug it into (SD, ED, or HD) can affect the resolution of the TV picture you see. See Resolutions and Interlacing on page 79, for an explanation of display resolutions. 4 SD (standard definition) is digital TV that offers a picture quality that is better than older analog televisions. SDTV displays images at a resolution of 480i. 4 ED (enhanced definition) is digital TV that can display a higher resolution picture than SDTV. An EDTV can display at 480i or 480p. 4 HD (high definition) is digital TV that can provide the highest quality picture, at resolutions 1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i.
Resolution & Interlacing
Two elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are: Resolution If youve ever looked very closely at your TV, you have noticed the picture is actually made up of many lines scanning across the screen. The set of lines that make up a complete image are called a frame. For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to compose each frame, the more detailed and sharp the picture. Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each video frame; HDTV uses either 720 or 1080 lines to compose each frame. Interlaced & Progressive The term interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of image, or every other line. Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames, each lasting 1/60th of a second, and combine them into one frame lasting 1/30th of a second. In this way, interlacing tricks the eye into thinking its seeing twice the resolution thats actually being displayed. In non-interlaced video, referred to as progressive scan video, frames are displayed every 1/60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information. The specifications for video resolution are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines (480, 720 or 1080, as described above) followed by either the letter i (for interlaced) or p (for progressive scan). Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i; some DVDs and non-HDTV digital broadcasts use 480p. Specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 1080i or 720p.

The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection
YPbPr HDMI S-Video Video (RCA Type/Yellow)

Available Resolutions

1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 480i 480i

NOTES:

720p and 1080i are HD formats. 480i and 480p are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i. 85
Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats
4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs
For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. To alleviate this, choose: Letterbox With this format, the 16:9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen, so gray or black bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen. To change the bar color, press MENU, then select Settings. Select Setup, then select the Display menu. Highlight the Preferences tab and press SELECT, then set Bar Color option to the desired color. See your TV owner manual for information on the best color for your set. Stretch In the Stretch setting, instead of adding bars to the top and bottom, the 16:9 program image is stretched vertically until its tall enough to fill the screen. Your entire screen will be full, but the program images are stretched to compensate. Crop This format crops (cuts off ) the left and right portions of the 16:9 frame so it fits the 4:3 screen.
Only Letterbox shows the entire original 16:9 image without distortion.
If your display is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these:
For 4:3 program signals: Fills TV Screen
You can watch HD programs on a standard TV, but you wont really be watching HD.
For 16:9 program signals: Letterbox Stretch Crop
16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs
For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit the screen. Your choices here include: Pillar box Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio is maintained, the image is no longer wide enough to fill the screen, so gray or black bars are seen at the left and right edges. To change the bar color, access the HDTV screen in System Setup as described above, then select the desired bar color option under the TV Ratio tab. Stretch In this setting, instead of adding bars to the sides, the 4:3 program image is stretched horizontally until its wide enough to fill the screen. Your entire screen will be full, but the images are a little stretched to compensate. Crop This format crops (cuts off ) the top and bottom of a 4:3 frame, keeping the 4:3 ratio intact.

Ratings 34 Rear panel ii, 6 Remote control 74 Keys 74 Modes 74 Problems 74 Programming 74, 85 Resolution iv, 5, 28, 65, 74, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 Restart 28, 44, 45 RF Remote 77
MENU key iv, 44, 68, 74, 77 Messages 4, 15, 33, 34 MODE switch iv, 11, 41, 48, 74 Movie Ratings 34 MUTE key iv, 76 My VOD 29
Satellite Data Acquisition 41 Satellite Setup 48 Screen Formats 82 SDTV 80, 82 Search 2, 17, 30, 31 Settings 27, 29, 30, 33, 34, 37, 44, 45, 48, 49, 74, 76, 77, 78, 84, 86 Setup 27, 28, 29, 30, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 67, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 82, 83, 84, 86, 88 Showings 17, 47 Spending 35
Native 74, 83, 85 Notification 33
Ordering (pay per view) 21 Other ratings 35
Quick Menu 4, 13, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 37, 48, 49, 76, 78
Spending Limits 35 Stretch 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89 System test 48, 49, 75
Temporarily unlock 15, 36 Timer 43 To Do list iv, 20, 21, 46, 47 Troubleshooting 40, 45 TV aspect ratio 82, 83 TV ratings 35

Unlocking 36

Video output 65, 83
Warranty iii, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 59, 66

YPbPr 4, 7, 65, 67, 85

The Fine Print
ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Programming subject to change. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV(1-800-347-3288). 2006 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE areregistered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Due to restrictions imposed by copyright holders, certain programming may include content protection measures that may restrict viewing in high definition and/or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Please contact the manufacturer of such equipment for additional information. Rev. 1.0e HR20.070327

Icon Reference

Arrow Icons Indicate that a shows start or end time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote offer special functionality. Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window. UP and DOWN arrows on the receiver front panel offer special functionality.

Other Icons

Denotes one or more alternate audio tracks available for a program. Denotes that no alternate audio tracks available. Indicates one or more new messages are in the Inbox. Indicates no new messages are in the Inbox. Shows that Parental Control limits are currently locked. Shows that limits are temporarily unlocked. Shows that there are no current limits imposed. Indicates a rating level or channel that is blocked via Parental Controls. Indicates a pay per view program is available as an All Day Ticket replay. Indicates program shown in letterbox format. Denotes an error condition has occurred.

Scheduler Icons Shows a Record has been set for a future program. Indicates a Record has been set for all episodes of an ongoing program. Indicates a program is currently recording. Shows an Record has been set for matching programs in a Find by. Indicates a present or future pay per view program has been scheduled for purchase.

Quick Start Guide

Network Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR
Network Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR QUICK-START GUIDE
Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is network-capable, meaning it can connect to your home network and the internet. And, with the proper equipment (as outlined below), your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR can access Media Share, the exciting new service that allows you to stream pictures and music from your home computer! This Quick-Start Guide will show you how to connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your home network and use Intel Viiv Processor Technology-based PC to use Media Share. Installation is quick and easy, just follow the steps!
Before You Begin Requirements: Intel Viiv Processor Technology-based PC (look for the Intel Viiv sticker on the computer). Router (Intel Viiv Technology - compliant router preferred. Look for the "Enjoy with Viiv" sticker on the router). Broadband internet connection The latest version of the Intel Viiv Media Share Software
- Windows XP systems require Version 1.5 or higher - Windows Vista systems require Version 1.6 or higher If you don't have this software, go to www.directv.com/mediashare to download it.
There are three (3) ways to connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your home network: 1. Wired Connection 2. Powerline Connection 3. Wireless Connection
CONNECT YOUR DIRECTV Plus HD DVR TO YOUR HOME NETWORK Wired Connection Powerline Connection Wirelless Connection 6
SET UP YOUR Intel Viiv MEDIA SERVER

USE MEDIA SHARE

Connect Your DIRECTV PlusHD DVR To Your Home Network

WIRED CONNECTION

A wired connection is a direct or indirect connection between your DSL/cable router and your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR via an Ethernet cable. Note that your equipment may look different. Direct Connection

Ethernet Cable

Along with the requirements listed on page 2, you will need: Cat5 Wiring in your home. This means that you have Broadband ready Ethernet jacks that you can plug into in different areas of your home

Router

HD DVR Indirect Connection Ethernet Cable

HD DVR

Step 1
If you can access your router, make sure that that it is providing Broadband to the Ethernet jack that you are connecting your HD DVR to.
Ethernet cable connects to an unused port on the router.

Step 2

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of your HD DVR. (Note: You may have one or two Ethernet ports, depending on your model. If you have 2, use the TOP Ethernet port.) Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet Adapter device (Wall Mount or Power Strip), and plug the Ethernet Adapter device into a wall outlet.
Ethernet cable plugs into HD DVR.
Step 3 Verify that You are Connected!
Go to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: Press Menu On Your DIRECTV Remote> Select Help & Settings> Select Setup> Select Network> Choose Connect Now If your HD DVR immediately recognizes the network connection you will receive this Congratulations screen. (See Figure A.) If your HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection, you will get the option to choose your Connection method. You should choose Wired. (See Figure B.)

Figure A

Figure B
Network Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR - QUICK START GUIDE

POWERLINE CONNECTION

A powerline connection uses your homes existing power lines to connect your DSL/cable router to your DIRECTV PlusHD DVR via an Ethernet Adapter that uses HomePlug(R) or a similar power line technology. Two Ethernet Adapters are needed: one to connect to the router and one to connect to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Note: If you live in an apartment or condo, you may have to adjust the security settings on your Ethernet Adapter to ensure that your neighbors with similar adapters do not intercept your data. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for your Ethernet Adapter. Along with the requirements listed on page 2, you will need: 2 Ethernet Adapter Devices 2 Ethernet Cables IMPORTANT: Please be advised that your Ethernet Adapters must be plugged directly into a wall. However, if you have power strip that is certified to work with your Ethernet Adapter, you may use it. If you do not have a certified power strip, you must plug your Ethernet Adapter directly into an electrical outlet.
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an unused port on the back of your router.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the Ethernet Adapter. If your Ethernet Adapter is combined with your power strip, then plug your power strip into the wall and connect the Ethernet cable to the jack on the power strip.
Power Strip Configuration

Ethernet Cable Router

Ethernet Adapter Wall Mount Plugged into Wall Outlet

Step 3

At the back of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, connect another Ethernet cable into the back of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. (Note: You may have one or two Ethernet ports, depending on your model. If you have 2, use the TOP Ethernet port.)
POWERLINE CONNECTION Step 4
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the other Ethernet Adapter.
Wall Mount Configuration Ethernet Cable Ethernet Adapter Wall Mount Plugged into Wall Outlet
Step 5 Verify that You are Connected!
Go to your DIRECTV PlusHD DVR: Press Menu On Your DIRECTV Remote> Select Help & Settings> Select Setup> Select Network> Choose Connect Now If your HD DVR immediately recognizes the network connection you will receive this Congratulations screen. (See Figure A.) If your HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection, you will get the option to choose your Connection method. You should choose Powerline. (See Figure B.)

WIRELESS CONNECTION

A wireless connection uses your own wireless router and a wireless transceiver to send data from your DSL/cable router to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Please be advised that DIRECTV does not recommend using a wireless device, because it may not provide the best experience. For the best digital entertainment experience, the better options are Wired and Powerline. However if you prefer to use Wireless, you must follow the manufacturer's directions on configuring your Wireless device. These instructions will help you to make the right connections to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Along with the requirements listed on page 2, you will need: A Wireless Transceiver that uses an Ethernet Port to connect to a media device. A Wireless Router (in place of a regular router).
Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver HD DVR
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the back of the wireless transceiver.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR jack labeled ETHERNET. (Note: You may have one or two Ethernet ports, depending on your model. If you have 2, use the TOP Ethernet port.)
Ethernet cable connects to the LAN port of the wireless transceiver.
Go to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: Press Menu On Your DIRECTV Remote> Select Help & Settings> Select Setup> Select Network> Choose Connect Now If your HD DVR immediately recognizes the network connection you will receive this Congratulations screen. (See Figure A.) If your HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection, you will get the option to choose your Connection method. You should choose Wireless. (See Figure B.)

Set Up Your Intel Viiv Media Server
At this point your DIRECTV PlusHD DVR should now be connected to your home network. You can take advantage of your new networking capabilities by using your Intel Viiv - capable to stream music and photos to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. This section describes the steps. Intel Viiv is a technology developed by Intel to transform your home computer into a digital entertainment center. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR takes advantage of Intel Viiv Technology to stream music and photos from an Intel Viiv Processor Technology-based PC. Once you've successfully connected your hardware, you can verify that your DIRECTV PlusHD DVR is connected at any time.
The first step in preparing your home computer for the Intel Viiv experience is to set up the Intel Viiv Technology. Double-click on the Intel Viiv icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the Intel Viiv settings screen.
Click on View Network Map to display the getting started screen.
"Actual screen may appear different."
After a few minutes, the network map is displayed. If everything is set up correctly, you should see the internet icon, your computer (labeled INTEL-PC in this example), your router (labeled with the IP address), and and a device with an IP address that has a question mark denoting that it is Unknown. You can confirm that it is your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR by comparing the IP Address on the screen with the IP Address that is displayed in the "Advanced Setup" screen in your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR "Network Setup" menu. Select the "Unknown" device.

Step 4

Follow the steps to approve the device and grant it access to the Intel Viiv Media Server. Verify that the status is approved and that the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR has access to the Intel Viiv Media Server.

Step 5

The final step in this process is to add your music and photos to your Intel Viiv Media Library. Return to the main menu, select Media Library and follow the instructions to build your library. You're finished! The Intel Viiv settings are now set. In the next section well show you how to play music and view photos on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR.

Use Media Share

After setting up the Intel Viiv Technology on the PC in the previous section, the next step is to start the media server. Right-click on the Intel Viiv Technology icon at the lower right corner and select Start Media Server.
After a few moments, an on-screen message will display on your TV screen to confirm the connection. Press the SELECT button on the remote to select CONTINUE.
Press the MENU button on the remote control again to display the MENU, then select Music & Photos". The Media Share screen will display.

Select Music to go to the Music Submenu. Access music by Artist, Album, Song and even Playlists! You can also select your favorite XM Music Channel. Your favorite music will play as you watch your TV or view photos from your Intel Viiv Processor Technology-based PC.
Once the desired songs are selected from the Music Submenu, the song's information will display on the Trick Play bar.

Step 6

If you want to view photos, go to the Photos Submenu. Select Browse and you can see several photos at once!

Step 7

You can listen to music and display photos at the same time. Host a party and show your friends your favorite digital photos on the big screen!

Step 8

Pressing the yellow button on your remote control toggles control between music and photos or video.
Pressing the stop button while in music control stops the music from playing and the audio from the current channel is then heard.
Pressing the stop button while in photo control stops the display of photos and displays the video from the current channel.