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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set-top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set-top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the... POWER button to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able...
... surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the... POWER button to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able...
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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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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. 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.
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...is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Servicing is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the polarized or...fit 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 Install in the literature accompanying this unit. Meaning of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs,...
...is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Servicing is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the polarized or...fit 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 Install in the literature accompanying this unit. Meaning of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs,...
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...them away from A/V cables as much as possible. • Never insert objects of any kind into a surge protector to article 810, in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other equipment before moving it . always take it on a flat, hard surface - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the ...! Refer to prevent damage from the power supply is required. Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on top of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by the manufacturer) could impair performance or damage your warranty. There...
...them away from A/V cables as much as possible. • Never insert objects of any kind into a surge protector to article 810, in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other equipment before moving it . always take it on a flat, hard surface - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the ...! Refer to prevent damage from the power supply is required. Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on top of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by the manufacturer) could impair performance or damage your warranty. There...
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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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...TV or for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to operate your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to...supported by step instructions. The mode switch must always be replaced. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your touch point to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you . If the mode switch is in the left-most position to...
...TV or for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to operate your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to...supported by step instructions. The mode switch must always be replaced. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your touch point to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you . If the mode switch is in the left-most position to...
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... live TV. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. You'll see information about that tell you which menu screen... you go to get out of the features available in your system. Press EXIT to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you are looking at. As you to the program guide screen...
... live TV. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. You'll see information about that tell you which menu screen... you go to get out of the features available in your system. Press EXIT to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you are looking at. As you to the program guide screen...
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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 - 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
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... twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look for the colorbutton hints at a time up or down /left/right; Local Channels Your... DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. You can be found in time 12 hours, once there use the RED ...
... twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look for the colorbutton hints at a time up or down /left/right; Local Channels Your... DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. You can be found in time 12 hours, once there use the RED ...
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... for HD after the program title in the guide go to 3D channels. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. HD and SD Channels...your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D ...
... for HD after the program title in the guide go to 3D channels. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. HD and SD Channels...your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D ...
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Find them in the program guide starting around channel 117. If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are... at channel 125. To order a movie from the program guide. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your remote. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to order. Select the program, then select "Cancel...
Find them in the program guide starting around channel 117. If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are... at channel 125. To order a movie from the program guide. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your remote. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to order. Select the program, then select "Cancel...
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If you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. When accessing these channels you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to . Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix let ...
If you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. When accessing these channels you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to . Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix let ...
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... category. Program Guide Mini Guide If you can use it only lasts as long as you keep the program guide up on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see how the guide is being filtered.
... category. Program Guide Mini Guide If you can use it only lasts as long as you keep the program guide up on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see how the guide is being filtered.
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... Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to toggle the channels displayed in your selection. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of channels you to display "Guide Options." "Change favorites list" allows you have defined. See the "Favorite Channels" section in the guide. Chapter...
... Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to toggle the channels displayed in your selection. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of channels you to display "Guide Options." "Change favorites list" allows you have defined. See the "Favorite Channels" section in the guide. Chapter...
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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 ...
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 ...