DirecTV HD DVR PRO Manual 

82, DirecTV HD DVR PRO 72 Making the Basic Connections 1) Connect the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to the Satellite Dish via SWM (Single Wire Multiswitch). Depending on the type of network connection you are using, you may have to connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable from your SWM to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the back of the DI- RECTV HD DVR PRO. Some systems may instead make this connection to a cable entry point in your house. Your DIRECTV installer will make…

25, 15 The Channel Banner Any time you tune to a channel, the Channel Banner appears across the top of the screen, displaying info on the channel and show you are currently watching: 1) Current date & time 2) DIRECTV Channel – Channel logo, number and call letters of the station you’re currently viewing. 3) Program Info – Program title, stop and start time and rating of the current program. 4) Info Panel – Disp…

1, DIRECTV HD DVR PRO USER GUIDE To place batteries in your remote control: 1. Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward. 2. Insert 2 AA batteries (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (–) at each end. 3. Slide the cover back on to complete installation. To program your remote control: 1. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 76. Great TV viewing is in your hands! A good way to begin learning about your DIRECTV ® System is to familiarize your…

75, 65 Cables & Connections HDMI and HDMI Optical Jack and Cable The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO incorporates HDMI™ [or High-Definition Multimedia Interface] tech- nology. HDMI offers a high-quality connection that combines video and audio signals into a single cable. The HDMI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest avail- able resolution, connect this to an H…

23, DirecTV HD DVR PRO 13 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Recorded TV Recorded programs can be found in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. To view the Playlist, press LIST. To return to live TV, press EXIT. Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY and ADVANCE keys work with recorded programs just as they do with live TV. Pressing STOP while you’re watching a recorded program stops playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. When you’ve…

85, 75 Now, let us lead the way… Simply follow the onscreen directions to complete your setup functions. If you’ve installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you’ll be guided though various functions for optimizing your signal and setup — including positioning your dish and a system test. If you had your system professionally installed, these functions already have been completed. After these setup procedures are complete, you’ll see a message onscreen that says, “Acquiring Satellite Info,” as the receiver gath…

13, 3 What You Can Watch With the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, you have access to all types of televised programming, including: DIRECTV  high-definition and standard-definition digital programming via satellite, including local channels if offered in your area (DIRECTV service subscription required). Local digital TV channels, including any local HD broadcasts shown in your area, available via the  DIRECTV Satellite. Equipment You’ll Need To view HD programming, you’ll need, in addition to your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO: A  high-def…

55, 45 My DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is “frozen” on a single frame of a TV picture. Try changing to another channel, then changing back.  If you are on a  Pay Per View channel, watching the free portion of a program, the free portion may be completed. You must buy the program to continue watching. If that doesn’t work,  restart your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Y…

63, 53 WILL DIRECTV BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE RETAIL PRICE OF THE DIRECTV RECEIVER. DIRECTV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS 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…

40, 30 front, left-rear, right-rear and low-frequency channels. The result, when your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital A/V receiver and 5.1 channel speaker setup, is an experience that gives you much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging and sonic excitement of a real theater. Not all TV programs deliver 5.1 channel signals, and not all programs are broadcast using Dolby Digital for DIRECTV programming. Programs …

76, 66 Digital Audio Outputs (Coaxial Jack and Cable) The Digital Audio Coaxial cable provides excellent quality audio, second only to the Digital Audio Optical cable. S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks and cables provide the best non-HD picture quality. You will still need to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV, or optical audio cable to your stereo, because the S-Video cable only car- ries the picture signal, not sound. A separate audio connection is also required, using either…

11, Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Welcome 2 About Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO 3 Installation & Activation 4 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel 6 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Rear Panel HR21P Book.indb 1 HR21P Book.indb 1 11/5/07 4:04:25 PM11/5/07 4:04:25 PM …

19, Chapter 2 What’s On 11 Watching 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 HR21P Book.indb 9 HR21P Book.indb 9 11/5/07 4:04:31 PM11/5/07 4:04:31 PM …

99, 89 If your display is a 16:9 format TV or monitor, 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? HR21P Book.indb 89 HR21P Book.indb 89 11/5/07 4:05:06 PM1…

95, DirecTV HD DVR PRO 85 Supported Resolutions The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection Available Resolutions YPbPr 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p HDMI 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p S-Video 480i Video (RCA Type/Yellow) 480i NOTES: 720p and 1080i are HD formats. 480i and 480p are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i. HR21P Book.indb 85 HR21P Book.indb 85 11/5/07 4:05:05 PM11/5/07 4:05:05 PM …

51, 41 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO or TV Problems Progress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition This may be normal. After five minutes, the screen saver is displayed. Press any key on the remote to see the progress bar again. If Satellite Data Acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and wait for program guide information to be acquired. Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and most TVs and VCRs let yo…

44, DirecTV HD DVR PRO 34 DIRECTV Messages This feature lets you view a listing of current DIRECTV messages waiting for you. Simply highlight and select a message in the list to read, then you’ll have the choice to keep or delete it. The messages icon will appear brightly on your channel banner whenever there’s any new or unread message in your Inbox. Parental Controls Parental Controls enables parents to place certain restrictions on just who’s watching what, and require a passcode to view restricted program…

30, DirecTV HD DVR PRO 20 For episodic programs:  • Pressing RECORD a second time schedules all episodes of the program for recording. • Pressing RECORD a third time cancels the recording. Autorecord a Search Programs that match a Search (see Search, page 31) can be scheduled to autorecord. When the search results are displayed, simply select Autorecord from the left menu, then follow the onscreen instructions to set the record options. Changing Record Options/Canceling a Record Once yo…

29, 19 Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites Recording is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. You won’t miss your favorite series because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team’s playoff game because you had to work late. Just set a program to record and your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will save it for you to watch later. To watch recorded programs, use the Playlist feature. (See The Playlist on page 22.) To schedule a program for recording with specific options: 1) Highlight a program that interes…

64, DirecTV HD DVR PRO 54 Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. (You may have noted some of this information on page 73 when you connected the cables to your receiver.) Model No. ____________________________________________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________________________________…

93, 83 The FORMAT key, made simple: Keep pressing the FORMAT key until you like the picture on your TV. Options For Changing Video Output In order to optimize the display of programs on your television, you may occasionally need to change the resolution and/or screen format. There are two keys that can be used to make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote control and the RES (Resolution) key on the front panel of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. FORMAT key on Your…