Why would the DirecTV DVR record light be on if nothing is recording?

Question

I check the list, and nothing is being recorded anywhere.

Answer 1

The light will be orange (easy to mistake for red) when the unit is making it's daily phone call.  I mostly see this late at night.  I believe you can change the time it calls in the Settings menu somewhere.

Answer 2

something must be wroung with your dvr so this is what you do go up to the direct tv thingy 9 sorry don't know correct term) and on the right there is a little thing that says open, open it then inside you will see a little reset button. press it and i am just assuring u nothing will get erased on it.

                            hope i helped.

Answer 3

I do believe the DVR is just calling in for updates. I have my box set at night.

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Answer 4

Tivo or DirectTv will automatically update your software through your phone line.  If you go to your menu and settings, it should tell you the date of your last update.