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Before You Begin
Caring for your DIRECTV HD DVR
Moving your HD DVR. To prevent damage to sensitive components such as the hard disk
drive, ALWAYS unplug your HD DVR, then WAIT a moment for the hard disk to stop
spinning before moving it.
If you take your HD DVR with you to a location without satellite access—for example, on
a weekend get-away to a mountain cabin—you will still be able to connect it to a
television and watch programs saved in the Now Playing List. You can also connect an
off-air antenna and watch live TV from off-air digital channels.
After completing Guided Setup one time, whenever you unplug the HD DVR and plug it
back in, it will search for a satellite signal. When you see the message “Acquiring Satellite
Information,” you can press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to go directly to
DIRECTV Central, then to your Now Playing List.
Do not drop. Your new HD DVR contains a hard disk drive that is constantly in motion
when plugged in; it may be damaged if the HD DVR falls or is dropped. Place the HD
DVR in a stable location.
Do not stack. Your HD DVR is NOT designed to carry the weight of other consumer
components such as VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers, or TVs.
Flat, hard surface. The HD DVR should rest on a flat, hard surface only. Do not operate it
on a carpet or other padded surface, as this can inhibit proper ventilation and cause the
HD DVR to overheat.
Use a surge protector. Like all electronics equipment, your HD DVR can be damaged by
fluctuations in your power supply. Purchasing a surge protector is highly recommended. A
surge protector that allows you to plug in both power and phone cords may help prevent
damage to the parts of your HD DVR that are connected to the phone line as well!
The HD DVR does not have an
on/off switch. To turn the HD DVR
on, plug it in. The HD DVR, like a clock or a
refrigerator, is designed for constant use
and does not need to be turned off. If you
must turn it off—for example, to move it—
simply unplug it. (The HD DVR does have
an optional standby mode, explained on
page 108.)
Be sure to read the safety
instructions on page 155.