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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. 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 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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...step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your DIRECTV® Receiver, you are ready to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs. This user guide ...applies to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV Family! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to accommodate several models, your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome to over 285...
...step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your DIRECTV® Receiver, you are ready to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs. This user guide ...applies to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV Family! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to accommodate several models, your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome to over 285...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the RED button to scroll a whole page up /down ; use the CHAN/PAGE button ... the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button...
If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the RED button to scroll a whole page up /down ; use the CHAN/PAGE button ... the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System...
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... you 've watched (up to 5). TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls...
... you 've watched (up to 5). TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls...
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Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu You can also see the status of your receiver is set an Autotune by title, actor, or keyword that appear within the 7-... as well as, set to change to see past and future) your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Manage Autotunes Check to automatically. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press...
Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu You can also see the status of your receiver is set an Autotune by title, actor, or keyword that appear within the 7-... as well as, set to change to see past and future) your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Manage Autotunes Check to automatically. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press...
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Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Parental, Fav's... Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Channels & Program Info 29 For model H20...
Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Parental, Fav's... Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Channels & Program Info 29 For model H20...
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CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
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...proper equipment, it's like having a DVR in another room. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. There is a limit of how recorded content is shared by your receivers should never have an ... receivers are networked, it allows them to step 7. Network Your Receivers: When your installation appointment. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver (models HR34, HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24,...
...proper equipment, it's like having a DVR in another room. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. There is a limit of how recorded content is shared by your receivers should never have an ... receivers are networked, it allows them to step 7. Network Your Receivers: When your installation appointment. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver (models HR34, HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24,...
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... options at any time. Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Chapter 3 - Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. In our previous example, if the DVR ...Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the Den is authorized, as well as...
... options at any time. Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Chapter 3 - Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. In our previous example, if the DVR ...Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the Den is authorized, as well as...
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... pressing it three times to cancel the request does not work on screen asking you to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you 're in the Guide, press the orange REC (record) button. To record a program you're currently ...same way you 're able to request programs to record on any connected TV. 46 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you did before. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple...
... pressing it three times to cancel the request does not work on screen asking you to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you 're in the Guide, press the orange REC (record) button. To record a program you're currently ...same way you 're able to request programs to record on any connected TV. 46 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you did before. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple...
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Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be ... at each receiver. However, to check the status of scheduled recordings on the To Do List or to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Manage Recordings" for details. If you've already watched part of the show and...press SELECT to playback a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you can use the arrow keys to programs with Parental Controls. Watch Recorded Programs:...
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be ... at each receiver. However, to check the status of scheduled recordings on the To Do List or to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Manage Recordings" for details. If you've already watched part of the show and...press SELECT to playback a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you can use the arrow keys to programs with Parental Controls. Watch Recorded Programs:...
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... must be connected to the Internet. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of popular vacation sights and much more - Note: This feature is not available on your computer, at the press of a button. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver for instructions. TV Apps TV Apps High-...Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the ...
... must be connected to the Internet. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of popular vacation sights and much more - Note: This feature is not available on your computer, at the press of a button. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver for instructions. TV Apps TV Apps High-...Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the ...
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... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA...that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input. This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and component video connectors.
... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA...that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input. This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and component video connectors.
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... video and RCA audio connections. Receiver with the A/V Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. Receiver model H25 comes with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows using a DVD burner using the...
... video and RCA audio connections. Receiver with the A/V Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. Receiver model H25 comes with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows using a DVD burner using the...
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... These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the... quickly the banner disappears after moving to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
... These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the... quickly the banner disappears after moving to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. System Setup Chapter 4 -
Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. System Setup Chapter 4 -