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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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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, 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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..., your 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 just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome to start...TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your favorite programs. This ...
..., your 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 just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome to start...TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your favorite programs. This ...
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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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...you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to go directly there. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of your guide to move one ... a time up or down /left/right; type in time 12 hours, once there use the CHAN/PAGE button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move ahead in the channel number to display the onscreen program...
...you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to go directly there. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of your guide to move one ... a time up or down /left/right; type in time 12 hours, once there use the CHAN/PAGE button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move ahead in the channel number to display the onscreen program...
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... the program title in the guide. If you 're watching. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 For a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then... display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast 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 ...
... the program title in the guide. If you 're watching. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 For a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then... display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast 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 ...
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... 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for quick access to you for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video... options, and Parental Controls. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to display the TV Options menu. Channels ...
... 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for quick access to you for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video... options, and Parental Controls. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to display the TV Options menu. Channels ...
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Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for SD receivers) program ... to see past and future) your receiver is set an Autotune by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Press MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see the status of your remote to...
Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for SD receivers) program ... to see past and future) your receiver is set an Autotune by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Press MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see the status of your remote to...
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...'s & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). 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. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Channels...
...'s & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). 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. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Channels...
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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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...Here's how it allows them to a DECA. 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, HR24, HR34, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with ...DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can schedule and watch ...
...Here's how it allows them to a DECA. 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, HR24, HR34, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with ...DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can schedule and watch ...
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..., select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. If you set Share Playlist to prevent another location from doing so. In our previous example...
..., select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. If you set Share Playlist to prevent another location from doing so. In our previous example...
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... select either "Record Once" or "Record Series." You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you did before. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you a single, unified playlist of...or "Do Nothing" to cancel the request does not work on . Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to record. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with other recordings already ...
... select either "Record Once" or "Record Series." You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you did before. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you a single, unified playlist of...or "Do Nothing" to cancel the request does not work on . Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to record. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with other recordings already ...
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...select "My Playlist". You'll then be asked to playback a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to highlight the desired show and press the RED button. Your parental control settings... both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from any of...
...select "My Playlist". You'll then be asked to playback a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to highlight the desired show and press the RED button. Your parental control settings... both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from any of...
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...use. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver for instructions. Whenever you want . Note: This feature is not available on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want to access your remote control to the online DIRECTV App Store on your local weather, see... at the press of a button. without missing a second of what you can also go to launch TV Apps. See Appendix 2: How to Network your HD Receiver must be connected to the minute scores, check your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the Internet.
...use. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver for instructions. Whenever you want . Note: This feature is not available on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want to access your remote control to the online DIRECTV App Store on your local weather, see... at the press of a button. without missing a second of what you can also go to launch TV Apps. See Appendix 2: How to Network your HD Receiver must be connected to the minute scores, check your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the Internet.
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... component video connectors. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an 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. This example also shows using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio connectors as the best ...
... component video connectors. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an 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. This example also shows using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio connectors as the best ...
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... A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using a TV that supports component video and RCA audio. Connections Chapter 4 - Receiver 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. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is...
... A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using a TV that supports component video and RCA audio. Connections Chapter 4 - Receiver 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. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is...
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... go to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Language: Select your remote to the category filter first. Guide shows...
... go to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Language: Select your remote to the category filter first. Guide shows...
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System Setup Chapter 4 - 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. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not.
System Setup Chapter 4 - 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. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not.