DirecTV Digital Satellite Recorder - Manual (Page 11)

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The TiVo Logo. As you use your DIRECTV ® Digital Satellite Recorder, you’ll see the
TiVo logo in places like the Now Playing List and TiVo Suggestions. Your new recorder
incorporates the latest DVR (Digital Video Recorder) technology from TiVo
®
. This
means you have access to exclusive TiVo features such as WishList ™ searches, Season
Pass ™ recordings, Thumbs Up ™ and Thumbs Down ™ , TiVo Suggestions, and TiVolution
Magazine ® . All in one seamlessly integrated product that will change the way you watch
television.
Getting Started
After a satellite dish antenna has been installed, you’re ready to start using this guide:
1. Connect the recorder according to the proper setup for your Audio/Video equipment.
(See chapter 1, “Connecting.”)
2. Complete Guided Setup to point your satellite dish antenna and activate the
DIRECTV ® Digital Video Recording (DVR) service following the instructions in
chapter 2, “Guided Setup.”
Start using your DIRECTV ® Digital Satellite Recorder. It’s easy! Learn the basics by
browsing the back of the Start Here card. Take the five tours in chapter 3 of this User’s
Guide for an interactive way to learn about the recorder’s powerful features. Chapters 4, 5,
6, and 7 describe the DVR service in detail. Read through them to become familiar with
the service. Chapter 8 provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide in case you have
questions.
Before you install the recorder,
mount the satellite dish antenna.
Professional installation is highly
recommended. Your dish must be
mounted, with cables running to the room
where your recorder will be installed,
before you can begin the recorder
installation as described in this guide.
Dual LNB dish antenna connection
required for full functionality.