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A c t i v a t e S e r v i c e s
Activate Services
Now it’s time to activate services for your DIRECTV ® DVR. Before you call DIRECTV:
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Tune to Channel 201.
The DVR should be on, tuned to channel 201, and receiving a
signal from your satellite dish antenna.
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You will need:
A valid service address, social security number, and a major credit card
(deposit or prepayment may be required). You will also need the 12 digit number on
your DIRECTV access card and the make, model, serial number, and 12 digit Receiver
ID number of your DVR, found on a label on the back of the DVR and on the System
Information screen. (Press the DIRECTV button, then select Messages & Setup then
System Information.)
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Important!
The access card that came with your DIRECTV DVR must be inserted in
the appropriate slot in front of the DVR before you call. Also, be sure to tell your
customer care agent that you have a “DIRECTV DVR” and that you also want to
activate the DIRECTV
® DVR with TiVo ® service. Without the DVR service, your
DVR will not be able to record programs.
When you are ready, call 1-800-DIRECTV. After you have activated, you can begin
Phone Setup, the last step of Guided Setup, by pressing the DIRECTV button.
What does the DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service provide?
The DVR service provides you with the ability to record programs, create Season Pass TM
recordings and WishList TM searches. It also gives you access to Showcases, Suggestions,
and several convenient ways to find programs to you want to record. Without the DVR
service, the unit functions only as a DIRECTV Receiver, without recording capability.
Remember to place the access
card in the appropriate slot in
front of the DVR. See the setup examples
in Chapter 1 for details.