Philips DSR7000R/17 User Manual

DIRECTV® DVR User's GuideSDOC-00072-500 Rev. ADIRECTV and Philips are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If yo

viiUsing this GuideThis User’s Guide describes how to connect your new DIRECTV® DVR to your television and other audio/video equipment. It also provid

896My PreferencesMy PreferencesTo see My Preferences, press the DIRECTV button, and then select “Messages & Setup” and then “My Preferences.” My P

90Chapter 6Messages and SetupYour changes are saved automatically. Press the LEFT or the RIGHT arrow to return to the Customize Channels screen. Paren

916My PreferencesTo turn on Parental Controls and define a password ( )1. Select “Turn on Parental Controls.”2. Use the number buttons on the remote c

92Chapter 6Messages and SetupTo turn off Auto Re-lock:Go to Messages & Setup, then My Preferences, then Parental Controls. Press the DOWN arrow to

936My PreferencesTo set Rating Limits for Specific TV Content:1. From Parental Controls, select “Rating Settings,” then enter the password and press S

94Chapter 6Messages and SetupMotion Picture Association of America ratings for moviesRatings for television movies and programs (including content rat

956My PreferencesChannel Lock for Live TV ()You can lock individual channels so that a password is required to view any program on those channels. To

96Chapter 6Messages and SetupTo change the Password ()To change the password for Parental Controls, Parental Controls must be on.1. Select Change Pass

976My PreferencesSound Effects Volume. Allows you to change the volume or turn off your DVR’s sound effects (the tones played when you press buttons o

98Chapter 6Messages and SetupTV Aspect RatioThis screen lets you choose one of two settings, the default Standard Screen–4:3 or Wide Screen–16:9. If y

viiiThe TiVo Logo. As you use your DIRECTV® DVR, you’ll see the TiVo logo in places like the Now Playing List and TiVo Suggestions. Your new DVR inco

996Recorder & Phone SetupRecorder & Phone SetupOptions under Recorder & Phone Setup affect the basic functioning of the DVR. Most of these

100Chapter 6Messages and Setupthen reporting through a cell phone or walkie-talkie to the person who is adjusting the satellite dish antenna. When you

1016Recorder & Phone SetupPhone ConnectionThe DVR makes a daily call to communicate with the DIRECTV® DVR with TiVo service, so a telephone line s

102Chapter 6Messages and SetupPhone Dialing OptionsSet Dial-In Number. The number your DVR is currently using to call the DVR service is displayed on

1036Recorder & Phone Setup5. The Dialing Format screen appears after you have chosen a dial-in number. You should use this screen to tell the DVR

104Chapter 6Messages and SetupSet ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection. Off by default. When Set ‘Phone Avail.’ Detection is on, the DVR determines whether the ph

1056Recorder & Phone SetupTime Zone/Daylight SavingsThe DIRECTV satellite signal sets the time on your DVR to be accurate at your billing address.

106Chapter 6Messages and SetupSystem InformationThis is where you can find the DVR’s serial number, the manufacturer and model number, the software ve

1076TroubleshootingTroubleshootingParental Controls TroubleshootingThis screen provides a brief description of how to use Parental Controls. Use CHAN

108Chapter 6Messages and SetupRestart or Reset SystemYou may need to restart the DVR as a routine troubleshooting step. These options erase informatio

CHAPTER 1ConnectingOverview 2Before You Begin 3Useful Terms 5Cables and Accessories 9Setup Examples 10

CHAPTER 7Programming the Remote ControlIntroduction 110Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input 111Resetting the Programmable Buttons 1

Programming the Remote ControlChapter 7110IntroductionFor information about the individual buttons on the remote control, please refer to the inside f

7Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input111Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input1. Go to the Remote Control Setup screen. Press the DIRECT

Programming the Remote ControlChapter 71124. Enter a code. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit code (starting with the

7Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input1132. Enter the search code. Refer to the table below and use the number keys on your remote control to e

Programming the Remote ControlChapter 7114Resetting the Programmable ButtonsIf you make a mistake, or are having difficulty, you can reset the program

7Setting a Remote Address115Setting a Remote AddressIf you have two DVRs in the same house, you may want to assign a remote address to each remote con

Programming the Remote ControlChapter 7116

CHAPTER 8TroubleshootingContacting Customer Care 118Questions About Installation 119Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal) 12

118Chapter 8TroubleshootingContacting Customer CareFor questions about your Philips DVRAfter checking the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide, you c

2Chapter 1ConnectingOverviewTVs used to be simple: no color, no digital video, no stereo sound, no digital audio, no choices. All you needed was an an

1198Questions About InstallationQuestions About InstallationI do not see the Welcome screenIf you do not see the Welcome screen, you may need to chang

120Chapter 8TroubleshootingQuestions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal)During Satellite Guided Setup, the screen got stuck on the Satellite In

1218Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal)Can I watch TV while a program is recording? • Yes, you can watch what is recording as it is b

122Chapter 8TroubleshootingHow do I get back to the last channel I was watching?• When watching live TV, typing a channel number jumps the DVR to that

1238Questions About Live TV (Including Satellite Signal)When I power on my TV, I see the message “Searching for satellite signal...”Your DVR is having

124Chapter 8TroubleshootingThe audio and video are out of sync.• Try changing channels.• Press the PAUSE button on the remote control, then press BACK

1258Questions About Pick Programs to RecordQuestions About Pick Programs to RecordThere are very few or no shows listed when I press GUIDE or look for

126Chapter 8TroubleshootingCan I recover a recorded program that was deleted?How can I save a program longer?• Unfortunately, there is no way to bring

1278Questions About Pick Programs to RecordWhat happens if a sports event I have scheduled to record goes into overtime?• The DVR service cannot predi

128Chapter 8TroubleshootingHow do I clear all the letters I’ve entered on the alphanumeric keypad and start over? • Use the CLEAR button on the remote

31Before You BeginBefore You BeginMake sure that all of your equipment is turned off and the DVR is unplugged.Connecting to a Phone LineYou will need

1298Questions About Pick Programs to RecordMy program didn’t get recorded. I set the DVR up to record something, and it’s not in Now Playing List.• If

130Chapter 8TroubleshootingWhat does it mean when my DVR says programs will be deleted earlier than planned?• By default, all programs except pay per

1318Questions About Parental ControlsQuestions About Parental ControlsMy Parental Controls are not working.• For Parental Controls to work, they must

132Chapter 8TroubleshootingQuestions About the DVR’s Phone CallsHow long does the daily call to the DVR service take? • It is typically a short call,

1338Questions About the DVR’s Phone Calls• If you have call waiting, go to “Messages & Setup,” then “Recorder & Phone Setup,” then “Phone Conn

134Chapter 8TroubleshootingWhy does the DVR have to be connected to a phone line? Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time?• The DVR should

1358Questions About AudioQuestions About AudioI can’t select an alternate audio track.• Alternate audio tracks are not available for all programs. If

136Chapter 8TroubleshootingQuestions About Pay Per ViewHow do I record a pay per view event?• If it is on now, tune to the channel carrying the progra

1378Questions About Pay Per View• If the program exceeds a limit set with Parental Controls, and Parental Controls are on, you will need a password to

138Chapter 8TroubleshootingQuestions About the Remote ControlMy remote control doesn’t work with my television.• You need to program the DVR’s remote

4Chapter 1ConnectingIf you currently own a Dual LNB satellite dish antenna that is already connected to two TVs, you can purchase a multiswitch (descr

1398Questions About the DVR ServiceQuestions About the DVR ServiceHow do I prevent TiVo Suggestions from being automatically recorded and listed on No

140Chapter 8TroubleshootingHow does my TiVo Suggestions list get generated? How does it know what I like?• Your personal TV preferences are based on p

CHAPTER 9Warranty and SpecificationsLimited Warranty 142FCC Information 144Specifications 146Safety Instructions 148

142Chapter 9Warranty and SpecificationsLimited WarrantyLimited WarrantyPhilips Manufactured DIRECTV® DVR90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange or

1439Limited WarrantyMAKE SURE YOU KEEP...Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this User Guide and

144Chapter 9Warranty and SpecificationsFCC InformationDeclaration of Conformity- Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part 15This device com

1459FCC Informationrules and requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed t

146Chapter 9Warranty and SpecificationsSpecificationsSatellite In: F-Type Connector Female (2)Video Out: S-Video 4-Pin Mini DINComposite Video RCA (2)

1479SpecificationsMACROVISION COPYRIGHT PROTECTIONThe DVR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other int

148Chapter 9Warranty and SpecificationsSafety InstructionsThis product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. Ther

51Useful TermsUseful TermsIf you’re not an audio/video wizard, you may find yourself stumbling over some of the names, features and functions of vario

1499Safety Instructions11. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous

150Chapter 9Warranty and Specifications20. Polarization—The DIRECTV® DVR is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way.Do n

APPENDIX ABack Panel Reference

152Appendix ABack Panel ReferenceBack Panel ReferenceThis section describes the use of the connection jacks and switch on the back panel of the DIRECT

153ABack Panel Referencefunctionality. Do not connect the DVR to digital PBX systems. Doing so may permanently damage your DVR’s modem and will void y

154Appendix ABack Panel Referencethe remote control are pressed or to indicate signal strength when you are positioning your dish. If you use Digital

APPENDIX BGnu General Public License

156Appendix BGnu General Public LicenseGnu General Public LicenseVersion 2, June 1991Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.59 Temple

157Beither the Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim o

158Appendix BGnu General Public License a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed und

6Chapter 1ConnectingDual Tuner: A tuner picks one channel out of all of your available channels. This allows you to view a single channel and to chang

159Bcopies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribu

160Appendix BGnu General Public Licensebut not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties o

Index

162IndexAA/V receiver 7Programming remote to control 110Access Card 6Accessories and cables 9Activate DIRECTV and DVR Services 29Actor WishList. See W

163Fast Forward 52Forward button 52Frame Back 52Frame Forward 52GGlossary of Icons viiGnu General Public License 156IIn jack 2Instant replay button 52

164IndexRemote controlIncompatibility with some makes and models 113Using 24Using with both TV and A/V equipment 110Reset System 108Restarting the DVR

These appear when you press the THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN button. You can give a program up to three Thumbs Up™ or three Thumbs Down™.These appear when

71Useful TermsCoaxial RF Cable: A coaxial RF cable transfers both audio and video on a single cable.Optical (or Digital) Audio Cable: An optical (or d

8Chapter 1Connectingbetween viewing DIRECTV® channels, viewing video from your DVD player, or running your game system by changing the input source.Do

To use the DIRECTV DVR's on-screen menus: Use the remote control’s arrow buttons to move the highlight bar onto the option you want, then press S

91Cables and AccessoriesCables and AccessoriesIn addition to your television and the equipment that shipped with this DVR (shown below), you’ll need a

10Chapter 1ConnectingSetup ExamplesAudio and Video CablesComposite. Many TVs and VCRs have connectors for Composite A/V cables. If your equipment has

111Setup ExamplesDigital Audio. The receiver includes a Digital Audio Out jack for compatibility with Dolby Digital audio. To use this feature, you wi

12Chapter 1ConnectingINPUTAudioRLVideoAudioRLVideo AudioRLVideoOUTPUTRLVideoAudioRFInRFOutCh3/4AudioRLVideoOUTINAudio R Audio LVideoRFInINAC~In

131Setup ExamplesExample 1: VCR, DVD and/or Game System, and Switch Box or A/V ReceiverTo switch between watching DIRECTV® programming and watching vi

14Chapter 1Connecting Example 2: DVR with VCRTo switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your DVR, you will need to use the “Input,” “

151Setup ExamplesExample 2: DVR with VCR1 Connect the coaxial RF cables from your satellite dish antenna to the recorder. Connect one coaxial RF cabl

16Chapter 1ConnectingExample 3: DVR OnlyAC~In AntennaInINPUTVIDEORLS-VIDEODIRECTV DVRTelevisionNote: Audio/Video cables shown ar

171Setup ExamplesExample 3: DVR Only1 Connect the coaxial RF cables from your satellite dish antenna to the recorder. Connect one coaxial RF cable th

18Chapter 1ConnectingExample 4: DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TVTo switch between watching DIRECTV® channels and antenna/cable channe

1023798465RecordMuteInfoWindowLive TVExitPageVolChanSlowSelectTVSATClearTV PowerTV InputEnter/Last( )-DIRECTVPlayGuideListDIRECTVPress the DIRECTV bu

191Setup ExamplesExample 4: DVR, VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Multiple Input TV “Multiple input” means the TV has multiple input plugs for A/V connector

20Chapter 1ConnectingExample 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TVTo switch between watching DIRECTV® channels and watching antenna/c

211Setup ExamplesExample 5: DVR with VCR, Antenna or Cable, and Single Input TV If you have a DVD player or game system in addition to your TV, VCR an

22Chapter 1Connecting

CHAPTER 2Guided SetupOverview 24Satellite Dish Guided Setup 25Activate 29Phone Setup 30

24Chapter 2Guided SetupOverviewNow that you have finished connecting your DIRECTV DVR, you are ready to begin Guided Setup. When you first plug in th

252Satellite Dish Guided SetupSatellite Dish Guided SetupSatellite Dish Guided Setup tells the DVR what type of satellite dish antenna you are using,

26Chapter 2Guided SetupSatellite Connections. If you connected an RF coaxial cable to each of the DVR’s “Satellite In” jacks, select “Two cables.” If

272Satellite Dish Guided SetupNote: You can check signal strength while you adjust the position of your satellite dish antenna. The signal strength me

28Chapter 2Guided SetupProgram Guide Data. Over the first 1 to 2 days, the DVR will gather and process up to two weeks of program data from the DIRECT

Welcome to DIRECTV®

292ActivateActivateNow it’s time to activate services for your DIRECTV DVR. Before you make the phone call:• The DVR should be on, tuned to channel 1

30Chapter 2Guided SetupPhone SetupPress the DIRECTV button on your remote control to start Phone Setup.Final Steps. The last step of Guided Setup, Pho

312Phone SetupNo Local Numbers. If you chose a local dial-in number, you will not see this screen. If you selected None of the above on the Dial-In Nu

32Chapter 2Guided SetupInformation,” you can press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to go directly to DIRECTV Central. From DIRECTV Central, p

CHAPTER 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursTour 1: Play With Live TV 34Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ 36Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Progr

34Chapter 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursTour 1: Play With Live TVIn this tour, you’ll take a look at how you can control live TV. So grab your remote!Fi

353Tour 1: Play With Live TVStatus Bar Press PAUSE or PLAY to see the status bar. It shows a one-hour period. The green segment is the portion of the

36Chapter 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursTour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™While you’re watching live TV, the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ lets y

373Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™First, create a list of favorite channels. Press the DIRECTV button to see DIRECTV Central. Highlight “Messa

38Chapter 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursTour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs You can always record a program you’re watching by pressing the R

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393Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite ProgramsIf you make a mistake entering text, select “DEL” on the screen (or press BACK on the remote control)

40Chapter 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursTour 4: Search for New ProgramsYour DIRECTV DVR helps you find what you want to watch—both exciting new shows a

413Tour 4: Search for New ProgramsTiVo Suggestions (Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down)TiVo Suggestions is a personalized list of shows selected to match your

42Chapter 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursTour 5: Now Playing ListYour DVR can record many hours of programming. (Enough to fill a slew of video tapes!) F

433Cool Things You Can DoCool Things You Can DoNever be late for your favorite programs: Working late? Stuck in traffic? Don’t worry. If you set up a

44Chapter 3The Basics in 5 Short ToursUse the Overtime Scheduler™ (and don’t miss overtime!): Programs sometimes start before they’re supposed to and

CHAPTER 4Watching Live TVLet’s Go! 46DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ 48Channel Banner 51Play with Live TV 52Status Bar 53Music Channels 54S

46Chapter 4Live TVWatching Live TVLet’s Go!Here are two ways to watch live TV:• Press the LIVE TV button on your remote control.• From DIRECTV Central

474Let’s Go!Recording a Live ProgramTo start recording a program while you’re watching it, press RECORD. From the options that display, choose “Record

48Chapter 4Live TVWatching Live TVDIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™While you are watching live TV, the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ shows you current

iiiWelcome to the DIRECTV family!DIRECTV offers you more Hollywood hits, classic movies, family programming, news, and a wide range of exciting sports

494DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™Program listingsGrid GuideThe following icons may appear beside programs in the guide:This appears beside pay per vi

50Chapter 4Live TVWatching Live TVCustomizing the GuideGuide Options. By customizing the guide, you can choose to use either the Grid Guide or the Lis

514Channel BannerChannel BannerThe channel banner appears at the top of the screen when you change channels or press INFO, THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN, o

52Chapter 4Live TVWatching Live TVPlay with Live TVPart of the fun of watching live TV and recorded programs with your DIRECTV DVR is using the pause

534Status BarStatus BarWhen you press PLAY, PAUSE, FORWARD or BACK, a status bar appears on the lower part of your screen. In live TV, the status bar

54Chapter 4Live TVWatching Live TVMusic ChannelsSome DIRECTV channels feature continuous music. You can tune to a music channel just as you would any

554StandbyStandbyYou can put your DVR in standby mode by selecting “Standby” from DIRECTV Central, or by pressing the STANDBY button on the front of y

56Chapter 4Live TVWatching Live TV

CHAPTER 5Finding and Recording ProgramsRecording Programs: The Basics 58Finding Programs to Record 68I Already Know What I Want to Record . . .

58Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsRecording Programs: The BasicsAll programs saved on your DVR are listed in the Now Playing List (no more sear

ivTable of ContentsUsing this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

595I Know What I Like . . .Getting a Season PassA Season Pass records every episode of a series that airs on a certain channel—even if the day or time

60Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsManaging Your Season Pass recordings. With Dual Tuner, you can record two programs at the same time. Conflict

615I Know What I Like . . .highlighted, “Options” appears to its right. To see the current Recording Options, use the arrow buttons to highlight “Opti

62Chapter 5Finding and Recording Programs• Keep At Least. (Only available for an individual recording.) This option sets the minimum amount of time fo

635I Know What I Like . . .Program Information ScreenIn the Program Guide, highlighting a program title (that is not currently playing) and pressing S

64Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsActions you can take. The lower part of the Program Information screen shows actions you can take. Available

655I Know What I Like . . .Reviewing the To Do ListThe To Do List shows all scheduled recordings. To view it, go to DIRECTV Central, then Pick Program

66Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsView Recording HistoryThis is an advanced feature for those who really want all the details. It is available

675I Know What I Like . . .Using Save to VCR:1. Go to the Now Playing List, highlight the show you want to save, then press SELECT.2. Using the arrow

68Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsFinding Programs to RecordFind shows to record. The DVR service allows you to quickly set up recordings for t

vChannel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

695I Know What I Like . . .I Already Know What I Want to Record . . .The following options are useful if you already know the title of the program you

70Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsRecord by Time/ChannelRecord by Time/Channel offers you three choices: Browse by Time, Browse by Channel, and

715I Know What I Like . . .Browse by ChannelBrowse by Channel lets you browse through programs on a particular channel. You can start with all channel

72Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsManually Record by Time or ChannelManually Record Time/Channel lets you schedule a recording on a specific ch

735I Know What I Like . . .I Know What I Like . . . If you know what you like, WishList searches are great! They allow you to find and automatically r

74Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsWishList for the movie’s title and year. In that case, the keyword entry might look like this: “THE FLY” 1986

755I Know What I Like . . .Creating a WishListFrom Search Using WishLists, select “Create new WishList.” Next, select the type of WishList: Actor, Dir

76Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsKeyword or Title WishList Searches: You can create a Keyword WishList with one keyword or with several. If yo

775I Know What I Like . . .Tips for entering keywords• To specify an exact phrase in a Keyword or Title WishList, surround a set of words with quotati

78Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsBrowsing, Recording, and Editing WishList SearchesTo browse all WishList items: Select “View all upcoming Wis

viChapter 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

795I Know What I Like . . .Help Me Find New Programs . . .The DVR service provides special features that help you sift through upcoming programs to fi

80Chapter 5Finding and Recording ProgramsWhen there is empty space in the Now Playing List, the DVR service may record TiVo Suggestions for you. Sugge

815I Know What I Like . . .4. Use the CHAN DOWN button to see themes that are not visible at first. When you highlight a theme, a short description of

82Chapter 5Finding and Recording Programs

CHAPTER 6Messages and SetupMessages from DIRECTV 84Purchases 85My Preferences 89Recorder & Phone Setup 99System Information 106Troubles

84Chapter 6Messages and SetupMessages from DIRECTVFrom time to time DIRECTV may send you messages about updates to your service and other important no

856PurchasesPurchasesTo see the Purchases screen, first press the DIRECTV Button, then Messages and Setup, then select “Purchases.” The Purchases scre

86Chapter 6Messages and Setup• Press SELECT. The purchase is canceled. You return to the Purchases screen. If you cancel a purchase that is scheduled

876Purchasesyou usually cannot use the DVR to purchase a pay per view event more than 24 hours before the event airs. Recorded pay per view programs a

88Chapter 6Messages and Setup• Buy; don’t record. When you select this option, you purchase the pay per view event. A verification screen appears with