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All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 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, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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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... channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. If your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in , it's time... We'll take you 're plugged in order to be able to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver and its user ...
... channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. If your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in , it's time... We'll take you 're plugged in order to be able to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver and its user ...
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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 Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. 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 acquisition.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. 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 acquisition.
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..., use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 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. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus...
..., use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 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. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus...
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...kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). The apparatus shall not be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; the vent slots on top of it , then wait at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be used near water (... cable plugs firmly into the wall outlet. always take it to the sides of your power supply. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into any power cords into their jacks. There is the category number 3. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to reach ...
...kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). The apparatus shall not be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; the vent slots on top of it , then wait at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be used near water (... cable plugs firmly into the wall outlet. always take it to the sides of your power supply. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into any power cords into their jacks. There is the category number 3. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to reach ...
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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 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 13
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... press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on-screen message will pop up to alert you need to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If you . Your Remote Control This universal remote control is not supported by step instructions. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode... button to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to the system, so we'll start here. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off (for just one press, it off or on or off together...
... press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on-screen message will pop up to alert you need to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If you . Your Remote Control This universal remote control is not supported by step instructions. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode... button to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to the system, so we'll start here. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off (for just one press, it off or on or off together...
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...you to the main menu where you use the system look in this chapter. Press INFO on which color button to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - Using Your Remote Control 15 ...Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. Press the GUIDE button to go to the program guide screen. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to see several...
...you to the main menu where you use the system look in this chapter. Press INFO on which color button to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - Using Your Remote Control 15 ...Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. Press the GUIDE button to go to the program guide screen. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to see several...
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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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.... type in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE use the RED button to display the onscreen program guide. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to scroll a... whole page up to hide those channels. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at the bottom of programming for...
.... type in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE use the RED button to display the onscreen program guide. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to scroll a... whole page up to hide those channels. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at the bottom of programming for...
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...required for HD after the program title in the Guide, starting on channel 103. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs... by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Select "3D" ...
...required for HD after the program title in the Guide, starting on channel 103. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs... by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Select "3D" ...
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... or the Internet, you cancel it . Otherwise, order at channel 125. If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Select the Buy option and follow the ...24 hours a day. See above for the biggest box office movies! Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." The latest hits are listed in advance,...
... or the Internet, you cancel it . Otherwise, order at channel 125. If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Select the Buy option and follow the ...24 hours a day. See above for the biggest box office movies! Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." The latest hits are listed in advance,...
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Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact with each channel. Channels & Program Info 21 In addition to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. The channel is ready to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix let customers with a qualifying programming package ...
Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact with each channel. Channels & Program Info 21 In addition to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. The channel is ready to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix let customers with a qualifying programming package ...
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... to display the guide filter. One-line mini-guide Note: Since the filtering is temporary, it is being filtered. Press SELECT on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see just sports, movies or news. For example, you are looking for the label in a new channel...
... to display the guide filter. One-line mini-guide Note: Since the filtering is temporary, it is being filtered. Press SELECT on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see just sports, movies or news. For example, you are looking for the label in a new channel...
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Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to ) or a ...
Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to ) or a ...
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... watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to...
... watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to...