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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 ............................................................. 10
RF Remote Antenna Connection ............................................ 12
Digital Audio Output Connection .......................................... 13
Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control ............................. 14
Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver .......... 14
Step 5: Connect the VCR Controller .............................................. 14
Step 6: Using Point and Select ....................................................... 16
Step 7: Interactive Setup ................................................................ 16
Step 8: Order Programming .......................................................... 16
Using the Remote..................................................................... 17
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 18
Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 20
Testing the Remote Control .................................................... 20
Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 21
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 21
Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver .................................. 22
Changing the RF Remote Control Code ................................. 22
Program Guides ....................................................................... 25
Anatomy Of a Program Guide ....................................................... 26
The Channel Banner ....................................................................... 27
Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 28
Getting Around In the Guides ....................................................... 28
Tuning To a Program ...................................................................... 29
Additional Program Guides ........................................................... 30
Sorting the Guides ......................................................................... 32
The Menu System ...................................................................... 37
Using the Menu System ................................................................. 38
The Program Guide ........................................................................ 40