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Network Your DIRECTV Plus

HD DVR QUICK-START GUIDE

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Your DIRECTV Plus   HD DVR is network-capable, meaning it can connect to your home network and the internet. 
And, with the proper equipment (as outlined below), your DIRECTV Plus   HD DVR can access Media Share, the 
exciting new service that allows you to stream pictures and  music from your home computer!

Intel   Viiv™ 

Processor Technology-based PC

(look for the Intel   Viiv™  sticker on the computer).

Before You Begin Requirements:

Router (Intel   Viiv™ Technology - compliant router 
preferred. Look for the "Enjoy with Viiv" sticker on 
the router).
Broadband internet connection

The latest version of the Intel   Viiv™ Media Share 
Software

- Windows XP systems require Version 1.5 or higher
- Windows Vista systems require Version 1.6 or higher
If you don't have this software, go to 
www.directv.com/mediashare to download it.

This Quick-Start Guide will show you how to connect your DIRECTV Plus  HD DVR to your home network and use 
Intel   Viiv™ Processor Technology-based PC to use Media Share. Installation is quick and easy, just follow the 
steps!

There are three (3) ways to connect your DIRECTV Plus   HD DVR to your home network:

1. Wired Connection

2. Powerline Connection
3. Wireless Connection

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CONNECT YOUR DIRECTV Plus   HD DVR TO YOUR HOME NETWORK

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Wirelless Connection

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Summary of Contents for HR10-250

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide Network Your DIRECTV Plus HDDVR ...

Page 2: ...et connection The latest version of the Intel Viiv Media Share Software Windows XP systems require Version 1 5 or higher Windows Vista systems require Version 1 6 or higher If you don t have this software go to www directv com mediashare to download it This Quick Start Guide will show you how to connect your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your home network and use Intel Viiv Processor Technology based PC ...

Page 3: ...tep 3 Go to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Press Menu On Your DIRECTV Remote Select Help Settings Select Setup Select Network Choose Connect Now If your HD DVR immediately recognizes the network connection you will receive this Congratulations screen See Figure A Verify that You are Connected Figure A Figure B If your HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection you will get the option t...

Page 4: ...dapters must be plugged directly into a wall However if you have power strip that is certified to work with your Ethernet Adapter you may use it If you do not have a certified power strip you must plug your Ethernet Adapter directly into an electrical outlet Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an unused port on the back of your router Step 2 Router Ethernet Cable Ethernet Adapter Connec...

Page 5: ... QUICK START GUIDE Step 5 Go to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Press Menu On Your DIRECTV Remote Select Help Settings Select Setup Select Network Choose Connect Now If your HD DVR immediately recognizes the network connection you will receive this Congratulations screen See Figure A Verify that You are Connected Figure A Figure B If your HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection you w...

Page 6: ...m your DSL cable router to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Please be advised that DIRECTV does not recommend using a wireless device because it may not provide the best experience For the best digital entertainment experience the better options are Wired and Powerline However if you prefer to use Wireless you must follow the manufacturer s directions on configuring your Wireless device These instructions ...

Page 7: ... a technology developed by Intel to transform your home computer into a digital entertainment center DIRECTV Plus HD DVR takes advantage of Intel Viiv Technology to stream music and photos from an Intel Viiv Processor Technology based PC The first step in preparing your home computer for the Intel Viiv experience is to set up the Intel Viiv Technology Double click on the Intel Viiv icon at the bot...

Page 8: ... In the next section we ll show you how to play music and view photos on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Step 5 Step 3 After a few minutes the network map is displayed If everything is set up correctly you should see the internet icon your computer labeled INTEL PC in this example your router labeled with the IP address and and a device with an IP address that has a question mark denoting that it is Unkn...

Page 9: ...y icon at the lower right corner and select Start Media Server After a few moments an on screen message will display on your TV screen to confirm the connection Press the SELECT button on the remote to select CONTINUE Press the MENU button on the remote control again to display the MENU then select Music Photos The Media Share screen will display Network Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 10: ...favorite music will play as you watch your TV or view photos from your Intel Viiv Processor Technology based PC Once the desired songs are selected from the Music Submenu the song s information will display on the Trick Play bar If you want to view photos go to the Photos Submenu Select Browse and you can see several photos at once 10 Network Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 11: ...ellow button on your remote control toggles control between music and photos or video Pressing the stop button while in music control stops the music from playing and the audio from the current channel is then heard Pressing the stop button while in photo control stops the display of photos and displays the video from the current channel Network Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR QUICK START GUIDE ...

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