Document Outline

• Front and Back Cover
• Inside Front Cover
• Cover Flap - Navigation
• Welcome to DIRECTV
  • Table of Contents
  • Using this Guide
    • Getting Started
• Connecting
  • Overview
  • Before You Begin
    • Connecting to a Phone Line
    • Connecting a Dual LNB or a Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna
    • Using an Antenna or Cable Connection, in Addition to DIRECTV Programming
    • Caring for your DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder
  • Useful Terms
    • Satellite Dish Antennas—Types and Terms
    • Cables and Connections
    • Video, Audio, and Electronics Equipment and Terms
  • Cables and Accessories
  • Setup Examples
    • Audio and Video Cables
    • Setup Examples
    • Example 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V Receiver
    • Example 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V Receiver
    • Example 2: Recorder with VCR
    • Example 2: Recorder with VCR
    • Example 3: Recorder Only
    • Example 3: Recorder Only
    • Example 4: Recorder, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV
    • Example 4: Recorder, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV
    • Example 5: Recorder with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV
    • Example 5: Recorder with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV
• Guided Setup
  • Overview
    • Using the Remote Control
  • Satellite Dish Guided Setup
  • Activate
    • What does DIRECTV“ Digital Video Recording service provide?
  • Phone Setup
• The Basics in 5 Short Tours
  • Tour 1: Play With Live TV
    • Status Bar
    • Channel Banner
  • Tour 2: DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™
    • Changing Channels
    • Scheduling a Recording
    • Making a List of Favorite Channels
    • Using Your Channel List
  • Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs
    • Search by Title
    • Pay Per View
  • Tour 4: Search for New Programs
    • Showcases
    • TiVo Suggestions (Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down)
  • Tour 5: Now Playing List
  • Cool Things You Can Do
• Watching Live TV
  • Let’s Go!
    • Changing Channels
    • Recording a Live Program
  • DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™
    • Customizing the Guide
  • Channel Banner
  • Play with Live TV
  • Status Bar
  • Music Channels
  • Standby
• Finding and Recording Programs
  • Recording Programs: The Basics
    • Now Playing List
    • Getting a Season Pass
    • Setting Recording Options
    • Program Information Screen
    • Reviewing the To Do List
    • View Recording History
    • Saving Programs to a VCR
  • Finding Programs to Record
  • I Already Know What I Want to Record . . .
    • Search by Title
    • Record by Time/Channel
    • Browse by Time
    • Browse by Channel
    • Manually Record by Time or Channel
  • I Know What I Like . . .
    • Try a WishList!
    • Can a WishList Do More Than Search?
    • Creating a WishList
    • Tips for entering keywords
    • Browsing, Recording, and Editing WishList Searches
  • Help Me Find New Programs . . .
    • TiVo Suggestions
    • Showcases
• Messages and Setup
  • Messages from DIRECTV
  • Purchases
  • My Preferences
    • Customize Channels
    • Parental Controls
    • Rating Settings for TV and Movies ()
    • Motion Picture Association of America ratings for movies
    • Ratings for television movies and programs (including content ratings):
    • Channel Banner
    • Audio Options
    • TiVo Suggestions
    • TV Aspect Ratio
  • Recorder & Phone Setup
    • Satellite Dish Setup
    • Phone Connection
    • Phone Dialing Options
    • Phone Troubleshooting
    • Remote Control Setup
    • Time Zone/Daylight Savings
    • Replace Access Card
    • System Test
  • System Information
  • Troubleshooting
    • Parental Controls Troubleshooting
    • Phone Troubleshooting
    • Satellite Troubleshooting
  • Restart or Reset System
  • Introduction
    • Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System
  • Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input
    • Performing a Code Search
  • Resetting the Programmable Buttons
  • Setting a Remote Address
• Programming the Remote Control
• Troubleshooting
  • Contacting Customer Care
  • Questions About Installation
  • Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal)
  • Questions About Pick Programs to Record
  • Questions About Parental Controls
  • Questions About the Recorder’s Phone Calls
  • Questions About Audio
  • Questions About Pay Per View
  • Questions About the Remote Control
  • Questions About the DVR Service
  • Specifications
• Warranty and Specifications
  • Limited Warranty
  • FCC Information
  • Safety Instructions
  • Back Panel Reference
• Back Panel Reference
  • Gnu General Public License
    • Preamble
    • GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
    • No Warranty
    • How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs
• Gnu General Public License
• Index
• Glossary of Icons