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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

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Страница 1: ...DIRECTV Plus HD DVR USER GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...facturer 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...

Страница 3: ...ctrical 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 pos...

Страница 4: ...tly also input numbers when needed in onscreen menus DASH is also used to delete a show in your MYVOD list press twice GREEN In Guide jumps 12 hours forward other functions vary look for hints onscreen VOLUME Raises or lowers volume MUTE Toggles sound volume on off ENTER Activates channel number entries quickly FORMAT Cycles through HD resolution and screen format options Keys in the shaded areas ...

Страница 5: ...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 Vie...

Страница 6: ... 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 ...

Страница 7: ...ranty 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 ...

Страница 8: ...7 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 ...

Страница 9: ...atio 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 ...

Страница 10: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 3 Installation Activation 4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 6 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel ...

Страница 11: ...to be simple and user friendly You ll find that most features are self explan atory with onscreen directions to lead you through them 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 specif...

Страница 12: ... 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 capabiliti...

Страница 13: ...e the model illustrated 1 DOOR PANEL USB PORT For future use 2 POWER Turns your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR on or off Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR still records and receives messages when powered off 3 REMOTE SENSOR The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control 4 GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide 5 MENU Brings up the Quick Menu to access settings and services 6 RECORD In live TV record...

Страница 14: ...nner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell 12 RES RESOLUTION The RES key switches the output resolution of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Each time you press the key it cycles to the next available resolution 480p 480i 720p and 1080i 13 RESOLUTION INDICATORS Lights indicate the current resolution setting 14 DOOR PANEL ACCESS CARD The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door p...

Страница 15: ...p to two programs at once If your installation includes an FTM Frequency Translator Module connect the FTM output to this input FTM is a technology that allows multiple tuners to work with a single satellite input FTM support may require a software upgrade Ask your DIRECTV Installer for details 4 PHONE Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a telephone wall jack We require a land based telephone conn...

Страница 16: ...des the best picture quality for standard definition TV better than VID EO RCA type jacks If your TV has an S Video jack use it along with the AUDIO jacks S Video only carries picture information not sound to connect to your TV Cable sold separately 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Provides digital quality audio signal Cable sold sepa rately 10 HDMI Provides the best quality HD picture better than YPbP...

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Страница 18: ...hing TV 17 The Guide 18 The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV 19 Recording Programs A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites 21 Pay Per View The Latest Movies 24 Hours a Day 22 The Playlist Watching Your Recorded Programs ...

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Страница 20: ...ide described in detail later in this chapter Keep in mind either way you ll only be able to access those channels in your chosen DIRECTV programming package For a list of the channels available in the DIRECTV programming packages visit DIRECTV com Use the black keys on the left side of your remote control to adjust volume up or down VOL or mute the sound MUTE The black keys on the right side can ...

Страница 21: ...ntrols Use the PAUSE FFWD REWIND REPLAY RECORD and ADVANCE keys to control your viewing time Pressing FFWD or REWIND multiple times lets you increment the speed at which you cruise through a program Pressing and holding PLAY shows the program in slow motion If you press FFWD while a program is paused the program is displayed in frame by frame When you use Cruise Control keys a control bar shows yo...

Страница 22: ... room for new programs For recorded programs the control bar shows the program duration instead of the start and end times For screens with a TV Window icons are displayed in the window as they are for live TV The color of the portion of the control bar that indicates the stored portion of a program is orange for recorded programs green for live TV Bookmarks Bookmarks are a way of keeping track of...

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Страница 24: ...ailable 7 Messages A filled in icon indicates new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID Messages A hollow icon there are no new or unread messages 8 Parental Controls Parental Controls lock status Three icons Locked filled in lock icon unlocked hollow unlocked icon and temporarily unlocked filled in locked icon 9 Button Hint Tells you that you can see the Mini Guide by pressing the BLUE key on the remote ...

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Страница 26: ... View showings pay once watch all day Scheduled to Record All episodes scheduled to record Series Link Program matches a Search set to autorecord Currently recording HD program Dolby Digital audio available Getting Around in the Guide Press the GUIDE key on your remote then choose how you want to filter the Guide or press GUIDE twice to skip the filter Select All Channels or channels in a specific...

Страница 27: ...hannel name displays the channel s listing for up to 14 days Press SELECT when you ve highlighted a channel cell far left to view that channel in the TV window Press MENU to see Guide options change your Favorites list or jump to a desired date and time Press RECORD to record the program The Mini Guide Program Listings While You Watch TV The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displa...

Страница 28: ...cord options for that program Follow the onscreen instructions to set the program to record as you wish 3 Select the Set Record button then OK on the confirmation screen You can record up to two programs at once However if a program you select to record conflicts with another recording you will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to cancel One Touch Record...

Страница 29: ...ram to record you can change the record options or cancel the recording by selecting the program in the Guide or the To Do List press LIST then YELLOW then select the Record item in the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to change the program s options or cancel recording completely You can change the following record options For all programs you can extend recording start and stop tim...

Страница 30: ...ram Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions As long as your receiver has been connected to a land based phone line you can use your remote to order You can cancel your pay per view order for any reason as long as none of the program has been viewed Press LIST to display the To Do List Press SELECT on the Purchase item in the left menu Select the desired program and follow the on...

Страница 31: ...tle displays the program description just as in the Guide Episodic Series Link programs appear in the list in groups For example if you record a weekly comedy series that series is shown in the list by its name and the episodes for that series are saved in a group under that name You can press SELECT on the series name to display all the episodes that have been recorded Programs recorded as the re...

Страница 32: ...he 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 ...

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Страница 34: ...nu 27 Using the Quick Menu 27 Help Settings 29 My VOD 29 Audio Options 30 Category Sort 31 Pay Per View 31 Search 32 Date Time 32 Favorites 33 Caller ID Messages 34 Parental Controls 37 Quick Menu Features for Recording ...

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Страница 36: ...er 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 Help The Help item in the Quick Menu displays a list of help topics and Frequently Asked Questions Setup The Setup item in the Quick Menu displays the Setup screen wh...

Страница 37: ...e screen format bar color the Channel Banner display time the language in onscreen menus time zone for the clock and screen cen tering TV Type The TV Type option is where you can set your TV s 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 ca...

Страница 38: ...rrent program has alternate audio You can set the default so that whenever a program has alternate audio available it automatically plays this audio or you can change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you are watching In either case press MENU while in Live TV then To change the default audio from the Quick Menu select Settings select Setup then select Audio in the left menu and foll...

Страница 39: ...t using Dolby Digital for DIRECTV programming Programs using this high quality audio standard are indicated by the words Dolby Digital in the program description in the Channel Banner see page 15 and Guide see page 17 To change the Digital Audio format press MENU select Settings then select Setup Select Audio in the left menu Highlight the Dolby Digital tab and press SELECT then follow the onscree...

Страница 40: ...istings 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 star ring a favorite actor or games with your favorite team Search offers some easy ways to spot just what ...

Страница 41: ...nly those channels you choose So you can have easy access to the channels you like best or perhaps a grouping of family channels just for the kids When you re using a Favorites list the Guide will only display those channels you ve chosen and you ll also only see those channels when you change channels using CHAN UP DOWN on your remote Keep in mind no matter what Favorites list you re currently us...

Страница 42: ...from DIRECTV about your service Also if you have Caller ID service you can also view phone calls you ve received or turn call notification on or off Press MENU to display the Quick Menu select Calls Msgs then select Edit Settings Select either Caller ID or Messages from the left menu as desired Caller ID The Call Log tab displays up to 25 recent incoming calls Highlight and select a name to delete...

Страница 43: ...d programming Whether it s for mature content or spending amounts you re always able to keep limitations where you want them for the whole family Press MENU to display the Quick Menu SELECT Parental Controls then Edit Settings and you ll see the current status showing any restrictions The system default is unlocked for all categories Ratings Here you can set rating limits for Movies and TV 1 SELEC...

Страница 44: ...ou wish to block or key in channel numbers for quicker access Use Block All or Allow All to save time if you wish to affect a large number of channels Spending From the left menu SELECT Spending then set your preferred spending limit for any single pay per view purchase Simply key in the amount using the numbers on your remote Hours From the left menu SELECT Hours then set your preferred hours dur...

Страница 45: ...rogram 1 When any controls are currently activated Unlock Now will appear if you try to tune to a restricted program 2 Select Unlock Now and enter the password For more unlock options 1 Press MENU then SELECT Parental Controls 2 Various options for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear Select one and enter your password Note If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily ...

Страница 46: ...ograms appear in the list Mark Delete lets you mark programs and delete them from the MyVOD screen Open Close All lets you open and close all groups at once Quick Menu over recorded TV Keep lets you change how long a recorded program will be kept on disk Bookmarks lets you jump to bookmarks that have been set in a recorded program you are currently viewing See page 13 MyVOD lets you view a list of...

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Страница 48: ...Chapter 4 More Info 40 Troubleshooting 50 Limited 90 Day Warranty 54 Product Information 55 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 57 FCC Customer Information 60 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE TERMS ...

Страница 49: ...n also help you diagnose and solve many common prob lems System Upgrades Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR are able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disrup tion in reception fo...

Страница 50: ... picture The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and most TVs and VCRs let you toggle between video sources If you don t see the signal you think you should be seeing try using these buttons to toggle between the signals Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front panel Press the TV INPUT button on the DIRECTV remote control If problems persist turn off all equipment that is connected to your ...

Страница 51: ...to make sure the power cord is plugged into the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and the wall outlet Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode and press PWR power key Press TV POWER ON then press it a second time if needed Check batteries in remote control Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor a...

Страница 52: ...ank screen Check that all components connected to the input jacks are turned on Try another channel Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV Press the INFO button on the front panel of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to see if the channel banner appears If it does not check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver Press the TV INPUT...

Страница 53: ... Setup In the next menu select Satellite then Repeat Satellite Dish Setup Follow the steps From the Satellite Dish Type screen make sure the proper dish type is selected round oval with a dual LNB or oval with a triple LNB The channels might be excluded from the Favorites list currently in use Press MENU on the remote select Favorites then All Channels or enter the channel number manually My video...

Страница 54: ...on or off or dim them 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 Someone else in your household may have ...

Страница 55: ...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 q...

Страница 56: ...ion This is the default for one touch recording so if you want to record every occurrence of a program you need to change it using the program s Info screen Access the program s Info screen by pressing the INFO key when the program is highlighted in any list or the Guide then select the Record menu item and change the options as needed When I am watching a recorded program and the DIRECTV Plus HD ...

Страница 57: ...ould light up when you press a valid key for that component If it doesn t make sure the MODE switch is in the correct position A remote control indicator light starts flashing The batteries in the remote control are running low and should be replaced soon You may also see an onscreen message that the batteries are low Note that when you replace the batteries you should not have to reprogram your r...

Страница 58: ...D DVR 1 Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 2 Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver controlling mode then press MENU to display the Quick Menu 3 Select Settings 4 Select Setup then Info Test 5 Highlight the System Test tab and press SELECT then press SELECT on Run Test 6 If your system does not pass the system test check any of these ...

Страница 59: ...ase date at the option of DIRECTV the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new repaired refurbished or comparable product whichever is deemed necessary if it becomes defective or inoperative This exchange is done without charge to you for parts and labor You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to and from the location designated by DIRECTV If DIRECTV cannot reasonably r...

Страница 60: ...case of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV installing software modifications hacks or utilizing service access or back doors will void this limited warranty Reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions telephone line or cable or antenna systems outside the unit A product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which i...

Страница 61: ...on number The representative will give you complete shipping details To Get Out of Warranty Service To obtain out of warranty service contact DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV for information on the possibility of and any costs for repair or replacement of out of warranty products ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPR...

Страница 62: ...ESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THE DIRECTV RECEIVER SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE DIRECTV Inc 2230 E Imperial Hwy El Segundo CA 90245 1 800 DIRECTV Don t despair if your warranty has expired Service is just a phone call away ...

Страница 63: ...________________________________________________________________ Serial No _____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address Phone ___________________________________________________________ Access Card ___________________________________________________________________ Receiver ID __...

Страница 64: ...nd associated wiring throughout home Replacement of defective equipment if problem can not be resolved over the phone Defective remote control replacements All parts and labor for repair Get all that for just 5 99 a month This one low monthly fee covers every DIRECTV component and receiver on your account You might not be able to buy happiness but you can buy peace of mind As little as 5 99 a mont...

Страница 65: ...and CLICK on the Accept These Changes button If you have a DIRECTV Plus Receiver DIRECTV DVR DIRECTV HD Receiver DIRECTV HD DVR or DIRECTV Receiver with UltimateTV Service please call 1 800 DIRECTV to sign up The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN is offered by AIG Warranty Guard and underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company on behalf of DIRECTV where authorized by law Certain limitations apply Pricing...

Страница 66: ...s B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that i...

Страница 67: ...d the requirements adopted by ACTA On the back of this equip ment is a label that contains a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this information must be provided to your telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC Jack RJ11C A plug and jack used to con nect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68...

Страница 68: ...r 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 telepho...

Страница 69: ...e agreement between you and each such provider DIRECTV reserves the right to modify supple ment 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 par...

Страница 70: ...ECT CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS LOST SAVINGS LOSS OF DATA OR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF DIRECTV OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY A THIRD PARTY Some states or jurisdictions do not allow ...

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Страница 72: ...e Video Connections 70 Making the Audio Connections 72 Making the Basic Connections 74 Guided Setup 75 Activate Your DIRECTV Service 76 Programming Your Remote Control 77 Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 78 Receiving Local Off Air Broadcast Channels ...

Страница 73: ... following few pages to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care Hardware Reference Satellite Dish Antenna This is your dish and related hardware affixed to your roof or other surface which picks up the broad cast signals from our satellites DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Satellite Receiver Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates i...

Страница 74: ...carries video only so must be used with audio cables to receive the audio signal Component Video Output YPbPr The component connector provides high quality video for your HDTV system Component video is also referred to as YPbPr It uses three separate cables with connectors colored green red and blue one for each component of the HD video signal A separate audio connection is also required using ei...

Страница 75: ...ables which don t provide audio signals The DIRECTV Receiver s A V jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white audio jack on the DIRECTV Receiver Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord connects your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a land based telephone line The phone line connection i...

Страница 76: ...cting Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV or VCR Depending on the inputs on the back of your TV or VCR you have the following options for connecting your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR S Video Digital Audio optical Analog Audio HDMI YPbPr Video These connections are described on the following pages When working with cables be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs Video out to Video in Right Audio ...

Страница 77: ... input on your TV Note The S Video cable will not provide an HD signal to your TV Not recommended Non HD You can use RCA connectors to connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your TV but it is not recommended To get the best quality of image use one of the above methods However if your TV does not support S Video component or HDMI connections connect one end of the RCA cable usually with a yellow plug...

Страница 78: ...O IN S VIDEO HDMI includes video audio HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL S VIDEO HDMI Pb Pr Y Note Do not confuse the component YPbPr cable with a standard Audio Video RCA type cable Observe the Red Green Blue color coding You will not get HD video if you use the Video Out connector on your TV or your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR B E S T G O O D B E T T E R Connect Video Cables The back panels of your equipmen...

Страница 79: ...om the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL jack on your TV This output can also be used if you wish to listen to audio on a stereo or home theater system even if you are already using an HDMI cable for audio on your TV Note Optical Audio cable is not included with the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Good For analog audio connect the white L and red R RCA ty...

Страница 80: ...In 1 FTM DIRECTV Plus HD DVR RCA type Digital Optical NOTE For best audio quality on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR use the HDMI cable for audio and video See Making the Video Connections Television Television COMPONENT IN S VIDEO IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL G O O D B E S T 2 Connect Audio Cables The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated ...

Страница 81: ...nnection 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...

Страница 82: ...2 Pr Pb Y 1 1 2 2 4 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 3 Connect Other Cables The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Receiver ID Serial Copy these numbers to page 33 along with your other purchase information While you re looking at the back of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR write down the serial number receiver ID and model number You ll need them later ...

Страница 83: ...f 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 Primary Local Network If you ve chosen to set up both your Satellite Dish and Off Air Antenna you will see this screen near the end of Guided Setup The receiv...

Страница 84: ...te your DIRECTV service Before you make the call be sure to Have on hand your service address social security number and a valid major credit card Note your access card and receiver ID numbers You may have written them down earlier in this chapter When you re ready just call 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 and pick the programming package that s right for you and subscribe to DVR Service Guided Setup...

Страница 85: ...ment AV1 and AV2 Once your remote is programmed to work with your TV the VOL and MUTE key control the TV regardless of the MODE slide switch position If you would like to change the VOL and MUTE to work with other audio equipment such as a stereo you can When you program the remote for the audio equipment onscreen instructions will direct you on how to do this Factory Defaults To reset the remote ...

Страница 86: ...na and RF Capable Remote you can use them to operate the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR without having to point your remote directly at it such as when the receiver is installed in a cabinet or you use the remote from another room in your house The operating range of an RF Remote is up to 200 feet with some possible decrease due to weak batteries or obstacles such as walls in your house Once programmed your ...

Страница 87: ...your options Pick the one closest to you as your primary network area In some cases there may be more than two cities displayed You may decide to also enter a secondary local network if more than one is available to you but this is optional To scan for off air channels and set up the local network areas after Guided Setup do the following 1 Press MENU 2 Press SELECT on Settings in the Quick Menu 3...

Страница 88: ...Appendix B High Def 101 80 About High Definition 83 Options For Changing Video Output 85 Supported Resolutions and Formats 86 Wide Screen vs Standard Formats ...

Страница 89: ...wing 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 SD standard definition is digital TV that offers a picture quality that is better than...

Страница 90: ... 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 think ing it s seeing twice the resolution that s actually b...

Страница 91: ...ll SDTV and EDTV can be either 4 3 or 16 9 For HDTV broadcasts the aspect ratio is 16 9 nearly twice as wide as it is tall This is not coincidentally more like the shape of movies shown in theaters which makes HD an ideal format for viewing movies on TV You will be able to see much of what is captured on film but lost on an SDTV display Screen Formats What if you re watching a nearly square shaped...

Страница 92: ... Setup With each press an onscreen message will let you know what the current resolution format setting is For example if you indicated that your TV supports only 1080i 480i and 480p and it is a 16 9 television and Native is turned off the cycle of settings for the FORMAT key are as follows 1st press 480i Stretch 6th press 480p Crop 2nd press 480i Letter box 7th press 1080i Stretch 3rd press 480i ...

Страница 93: ...solution tab and mark or unmark the TV Resolutions to display the resolutions supported by your television Resolution RES Key on Receiver Front Panel This key is used to cycle all available resolutions on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR It does not cycle format settings If video and audio are not appearing it may be because the current resolution setting is not supported by your television By pressing th...

Страница 94: ...rop 480p Stretch 480p Letter 480p Crop 720p Stretch 720p Letter 720p Crop 480i 480p 1080i 480i Stretch 480i Letter 480i Crop 480p Stretch 480p Letter 480p Crop 1080i Stretch 1080i Letter 1080i Crop 720p 1080i 720p Stretch 720p Letter 720p Crop 1080i Stretch 1080i Letter 1080i Crop All selected 480i 480p 720p 1080i 480i Stretch 480i Letter 480i Crop 480p Stretch 480p Letter 480p Crop 720p Stretch 7...

Страница 95: ... 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 it s tall enough...

Страница 96: ...rams on a standard TV but you won t really be watching HD If your display is a 4 3 format TV or monitor your format options include these For 4 3 program signals Fills TV Screen For 16 9 program signals Letterbox Stretch Crop ...

Страница 97: ...en 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 it s wide enough to fill the screen Your entire screen will be full but the images are a little stretched to ...

Страница 98: ...nitor your format options include these For 4 3 program signals Pillar Box Stretch Crop For 16 9 program signals Fills TV Screen Fortunately you can still watch regular TV on your HD TV Isn t it nice to be one step ahead of the rest of the world ...

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Страница 100: ...0 65 68 Digital TV 80 DIRECTV mode 42 48 76 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 55 56 Dish pointing coordinates 48 Display Formats 85 87 89 Language 28 Dolby Digital 17 28 29 30 DVI Digital Visual Interface 65 E EXIT iv 13 31 44 47 F Favorites 15 18 28 32 33 44 FCC Customer Information 57 Find By 17 31 FORMAT iv 83 85 Front panel 40 41 43 45 83 84 G Guide iv 4 11 12 15 17 18 20 21 22 27 30 31 32 44 47 52 64 7...

Страница 101: ...hannel 11 Program guide iv 4 11 12 15 17 18 20 21 22 27 30 31 32 44 47 52 64 74 78 Programming 2 3 11 21 22 30 31 34 35 44 51 64 65 67 68 74 75 94 Ordering 2 31 Tuning to 2 31 Progressive scan 81 Purchases 21 Q Quick Menu 4 13 25 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 37 48 49 76 78 R 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 ...

Страница 102: ...7 88 89 System test 48 49 75 T 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 U Unlocking 36 V Video output 65 83 W Warranty iii 50 51 52 53 54 59 66 Y YPbPr 4 7 65 67 85 ...

Страница 103: ...UIDE are registered 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 disasse...

Страница 104: ...been set for matching programs in a Find by Indicates a present or future pay per view program has been scheduled for purchase 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 l...

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