Accessing Previously Recorded Programing Without DirecTv Service

[totherezq]

I have a DirecTv DVR Plus Receiver R15 MFR:500. I have no line dropped in the room where I currently intend to use it yet. However, I would like to hook it up and at least take advantage of a ton of previously recorded material that's on this DVR. Does anyone know a way I can access those previously recorded programs without adding this receiver to my current service? This is strictly for viewing purposes only. I intend to add it to my DirecTv service later in the future. For now all I want is the ability to view what's been recorded to the hard drive without it being hooked up to any Satelite feed. Any ideas? A solution here will help tremendously! Thanks...

 

[basshive]

Not sure if it is the same from a technical standpoint but I had my service suspended once and I was able to view previous recordings on our dvrs just fine. Also had the same experience when I was moving, hadn't run cables yet but could still access shows on the dvrs.

 

[sat.ninja]

Hook the av cabbles to your tv and select the correct input on the tv. You'll be searching for satellite on live tv, but you can access your play list.