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Table of Contents
Setup and Connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV PLUS™ System ..................................... 4
Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver ................................. 4
Things To Know Before Connecting Components .................... 4
Jacks and Cables ................................................................................ 5
Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver ........................................... 6
Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver ............................................. 6
Basic Connection ............................................................................... 8
Advanced Connection .................................................................... 1 0
Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control ................................ 1 2
Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver ........... 1 2
Step 5: Connect the VCR Controller ................................................... 1 2
Step 6: Using Point and Select ............................................................. 1 4
Step 7: Interactive Setup ....................................................................... 1 4
Step 8: Order Programming ................................................................. 1 4
Using the Remote..................................................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ....................................................................... 1 6
Programming the Remote Control .................................................... 1 8
Testing the Remote Control ......................................................... 1 8
Using the Remote to Control a Device ...................................... 1 9
Modes of Operation ....................................................................... 1 9
Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver ..................................... 1 9
Remote Control Codes ................................................................... 2 0
Program Guides ....................................................................... 23
Anatomy Of a Program Guide ............................................................ 2 4
The Channel Banner .............................................................................. 2 5
Using the GUIDE Button ....................................................................... 2 6
Getting Around In the Guides ............................................................. 2 6
Tuning To a Program ............................................................................. 2 7
Additional Program Guides ................................................................. 2 8
Sorting the Guides ................................................................................. 3 0
The Menu System ...................................................................... 35
Using the Menu System ........................................................................ 3 6
The Program Guide ................................................................................ 3 8
Messages .................................................................................................. 3 9