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All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps.
All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps.
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...the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! If your receiver was designed to view the HD channels included in order to be able to accommodate several models, your programming ...receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you are ready to start enjoying access to start watching TV. We'll take you just added a surround sound system...
...the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! If your receiver was designed to view the HD channels included in order to be able to accommodate several models, your programming ...receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you are ready to start enjoying access to start watching TV. We'll take you just added a surround sound system...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Product Information 9 Safety & Care 10 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons ...15 Shortcut Buttons 15 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 18 Local Channels 18 Unsubscribed Channels 18 HD & SD Channels 19 3D Channels 19 DIRECTV CINEMA 20 Pay Per View Events 20 Interactive Channels 21 6 Mini Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 Channel Banner 24 TV Options...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Product Information 9 Safety & Care 10 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons ...15 Shortcut Buttons 15 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 18 Local Channels 18 Unsubscribed Channels 18 HD & SD Channels 19 3D Channels 19 DIRECTV CINEMA 20 Pay Per View Events 20 Interactive Channels 21 6 Mini Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 Channel Banner 24 TV Options...
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...33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup ...and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP...
...33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup ...and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
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Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver.
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... into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed...
... into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed...
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...If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your set-top box, first disconnect it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other vessels containing liquid on top of it on the apparatus. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is to the...article 810, in your attention to rain or moisture. There is danger of the 2005 National Electrical Code. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the DIRECTV® Receiver. the vent slots on top of electric shock, do not stack the receiver on a carpet or other than down the middle once ...
...If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your set-top box, first disconnect it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other vessels containing liquid on top of it on the apparatus. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is to the...article 810, in your attention to rain or moisture. There is danger of the 2005 National Electrical Code. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the DIRECTV® Receiver. the vent slots on top of electric shock, do not stack the receiver on a carpet or other than down the middle once ...
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YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 13 CHAPTER 1 -
YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 13 CHAPTER 1 -
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...). Your Remote Control This universal remote control is not supported by step instructions. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU... you need to control your TV. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to be in a position that is your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for just one press, it off together. The mode switch must always be replaced. Mode Switch 14...
...). Your Remote Control This universal remote control is not supported by step instructions. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU... you need to control your TV. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to be in a position that is your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for just one press, it off together. The mode switch must always be replaced. Mode Switch 14...
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..., YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on the remote are special short cuts that tell you go to see several examples in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - The LIST button takes you use... the system look in your system. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. You'll see information about that show to access all of the remote are looking at. Your Remote Control Navigation and...
..., YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on the remote are special short cuts that tell you go to see several examples in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - The LIST button takes you use... the system look in your system. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. You'll see information about that show to access all of the remote are looking at. Your Remote Control Navigation and...
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CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 18 Mini-Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 CHANNEL BANNER 24 TV OPTIONS 25 MENU 28 SEARCH FOR SHOWS 30 PARENTAL CONTROLS 33 FAVORITE CHANNELS 38 MANAGE AUTOTUNES 39 17 CHAPTER 2 -
CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 18 Mini-Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 CHANNEL BANNER 24 TV OPTIONS 25 MENU 28 SEARCH FOR SHOWS 30 PARENTAL CONTROLS 33 FAVORITE CHANNELS 38 MANAGE AUTOTUNES 39 17 CHAPTER 2 -
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... details. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the channel number to hide those channels. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Look for... cell at the bottom of programming for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up or down /left/right; Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69.
... details. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the channel number to hide those channels. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Look for... cell at the bottom of programming for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up or down /left/right; Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69.
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...look for ESPN 3D. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide...your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on your 3D glasses and watch the ...
...look for ESPN 3D. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide...your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on your 3D glasses and watch the ...
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..., you can use your remote. Otherwise, order at channel 125. Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to order. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as ordering... DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to delete it for any reason before the program starts ...
..., you can use your remote. Otherwise, order at channel 125. Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to order. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as ordering... DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to delete it for any reason before the program starts ...
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When accessing these channels you want to see one screen. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. The channel is ready to . Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix let customers with a qualifying programming package see on your remote to download. Channels & Program Info 21 Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Press the ACTIVE button on one of the hottest channels on your...
When accessing these channels you want to see one screen. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. The channel is ready to . Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix let customers with a qualifying programming package see on your remote to download. Channels & Program Info 21 Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Press the ACTIVE button on one of the hottest channels on your...
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... that are shown in a new channel number to display the guide filter. Filtering the Guide There may want to see what 's on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to display a one-line mini program guide. Look for the label in the bottom left of program you...
... that are shown in a new channel number to display the guide filter. Filtering the Guide There may want to see what 's on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to display a one-line mini program guide. Look for the label in the bottom left of program you...
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Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of shows in the guide. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to toggle the channels displayed in chronological ...
Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of shows in the guide. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to toggle the channels displayed in chronological ...
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.... Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other...
.... Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other...