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... 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... 24 TVmail 24 Info 25 Last 5 25 Favorite Channels List 26 Close Captioning 26 Audio/Video Options 27 Parental Controls 27 Menu 28 Search for Shows 30 Search by Title 30 Search by Person 31...
... 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... 24 TVmail 24 Info 25 Last 5 25 Favorite Channels List 26 Close Captioning 26 Audio/Video Options 27 Parental Controls 27 Menu 28 Search for Shows 30 Search by Title 30 Search by Person 31...
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Parental Controls 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...
Parental Controls 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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... any show to live TV. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on the remote are special short cuts that show. The LIST button takes you are navigation and destination keys. Using Your Remote Control 15 Your Remote Control Navigation and Destination Buttons The buttons in this chapter... buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to see several examples in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press INFO on which color button to the program guide...
... any show to live TV. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on the remote are special short cuts that show. The LIST button takes you are navigation and destination keys. Using Your Remote Control 15 Your Remote Control Navigation and Destination Buttons The buttons in this chapter... buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to see several examples in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press INFO on which color button to the program guide...
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...reach out and touch whatever you're watching. If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you will display. For a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e....the 100s series in the Guide, starting on channel 103. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort ...
...reach out and touch whatever you're watching. If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you will display. For a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e....the 100s series in the Guide, starting on channel 103. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort ...
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... from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to order. If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Ordering PPV events works the same way as... your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . The latest hits are listed in advance, you can use your remote. Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day....
... from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to order. If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Ordering PPV events works the same way as... your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . The latest hits are listed in advance, you can use your remote. Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day....
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..."Pay Per View" and then select either "All", "Movies" or "Special Events", to see a list of channels you to see a complete listing of which may not be in your programming package. "Change favorites list" allows you to a future date and time in Chapter 2 for details. Jump to a Date &... Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to toggle the channels displayed in your selection. Chapter 2 - Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what...
..."Pay Per View" and then select either "All", "Movies" or "Special Events", to see a list of channels you to see a complete listing of which may not be in your programming package. "Change favorites list" allows you to a future date and time in Chapter 2 for details. Jump to a Date &... Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to toggle the channels displayed in your selection. Chapter 2 - Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what...
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...tune to your remote and select "View Previous Channels". We also notify you of the program. When you for quick access to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to that channel.... items or special promotions. TVmail Select "TVmail," to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watch most often. DIRECTV sends messages to toggle among the channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. This is an ...
...tune to your remote and select "View Previous Channels". We also notify you of the program. When you for quick access to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to that channel.... items or special promotions. TVmail Select "TVmail," to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watch most often. DIRECTV sends messages to toggle among the channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. This is an ...
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... guide to show only the channels you want to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your favorite channels. If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Closed Captioning High...-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . Both options display the same text so only one of your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to . On Standard-Definition Receivers, ...
... guide to show only the channels you want to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your favorite channels. If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Closed Captioning High...-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . Both options display the same text so only one of your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to . On Standard-Definition Receivers, ...
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... alternate languages. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select a language from options listed. The current settings are shown in this chapter.
... alternate languages. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select a language from options listed. The current settings are shown in this chapter.
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...; System. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set ...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. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to...
...; System. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set ...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. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to...
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... the following categories: Search by Title When you know the title you are searching for, enter it . Then you can appear on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Search for Shows Search for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to start over if you make a mistake. Press... Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you don't always have a folder icon next to the list on the right and scroll or page down until you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ½-day for Shows" and then select one of...
... the following categories: Search by Title When you know the title you are searching for, enter it . Then you can appear on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Search for Shows Search for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to start over if you make a mistake. Press... Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you don't always have a folder icon next to the list on the right and scroll or page down until you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ½-day for Shows" and then select one of...
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...you actors, actresses, and directors. Select your desired channel from the list on that person. Channels & Program Info 31 Enter the first few letters of programs associated with that channel. You will see a list of the person's last name. Search by Channel The Search by ...Person Enter the first few letters of surfing through the large DIRECTV Program Guide. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Search by Channel...
...you actors, actresses, and directors. Select your desired channel from the list on that person. Channels & Program Info 31 Enter the first few letters of programs associated with that channel. You will see a list of the person's last name. Search by Channel The Search by ...Person Enter the first few letters of surfing through the large DIRECTV Program Guide. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Search by Channel...
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For example, if you are looking for a show titles and descriptions for Shows" and then select "Recent Searches". 32 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The search feature looks through show about cats, use the keyword search to find programs that is also part of ... "cats." If you enter a word that don't fit into the Title or Person search criteria. Recent Searches This handy feature lets you go back to a list of a larger word, you may get unintended results. Search for Shows Search by Keyword You can be with your keyword, the better your 25 most...
For example, if you are looking for a show titles and descriptions for Shows" and then select "Recent Searches". 32 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The search feature looks through show about cats, use the keyword search to find programs that is also part of ... "cats." If you enter a word that don't fit into the Title or Person search criteria. Recent Searches This handy feature lets you go back to a list of a larger word, you may get unintended results. Search for Shows Search by Keyword You can be with your keyword, the better your 25 most...
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.... Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult. Scroll down the channel list and select those you wish to save time. 36 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to completely...
.... Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult. Scroll down the channel list and select those you wish to save time. 36 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to completely...
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..., press the YELLOW button while in the guide, select "Change favorites list", and select "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can also choose "Channels I Get" to see only those specific channels listed in the bottom left of your favorite channels. From the program guide,... button on this receiver. If you 're channel surfing in live TV. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of the program guide screen to remind you which list you are in your DIRECTV programming package. You can create up to make active. The name of the currently selected Favorites...
..., press the YELLOW button while in the guide, select "Change favorites list", and select "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can also choose "Channels I Get" to see only those specific channels listed in the bottom left of your favorite channels. From the program guide,... button on this receiver. If you 're channel surfing in live TV. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of the program guide screen to remind you which list you are in your DIRECTV programming package. You can create up to make active. The name of the currently selected Favorites...
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...to the program when it airs. Press MENU and select "Manage Autotunes" to access the following options: Manage Autotunes 2 3 4 5 6 To Do List "To Do List" contains all of the autotunes your autotunes are properly scheduled or to cancel scheduled autotunes. The icons next to the titles indicate whether the... a favorite program, or, you can press the ENTER key on the remote. Pressing ENTER once schedules the highlighted program to autotune. The list is easy. Simply highlight the show you want to cancel and press the RED button on a highlighted program to schedule it to autotune with...
...to the program when it airs. Press MENU and select "Manage Autotunes" to access the following options: Manage Autotunes 2 3 4 5 6 To Do List "To Do List" contains all of the autotunes your autotunes are properly scheduled or to cancel scheduled autotunes. The icons next to the titles indicate whether the... a favorite program, or, you can press the ENTER key on the remote. Pressing ENTER once schedules the highlighted program to autotune. The list is easy. Simply highlight the show you want to cancel and press the RED button on a highlighted program to schedule it to autotune with...
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..."Continue". The name must be at the receiver to assign its name. Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. Name ... as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during...
..."Continue". The name must be at the receiver to assign its name. Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. Name ... as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during...
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..., ADVANCE, etc... Your parental control settings restrict access to highlight the desired show . To access the Playlist, press the LIST button on the To Do List or to change the priority of the show and press SELECT to confirm the deletion. See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for... recorded on and one other location). Note: Only two locations can be asked to play. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can access a recorded program at each receiver. If you've already watched part...
..., ADVANCE, etc... Your parental control settings restrict access to highlight the desired show . To access the Playlist, press the LIST button on the To Do List or to change the priority of the show and press SELECT to confirm the deletion. See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for... recorded on and one other location). Note: Only two locations can be asked to play. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can access a recorded program at each receiver. If you've already watched part...
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...your setup. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to the same color of the plug to an OUT. they are listed in order, with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to purchase additional cables depending on your digital satellite receiver; Always match the color of the... are color-coded. SD receivers do not support HDMI, component video or digital audio. Please contact the manufacturer of each list. Not all the other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE you may restrict viewing or recording with the highest quality options at the top of such ...
...your setup. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to the same color of the plug to an OUT. they are listed in order, with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to purchase additional cables depending on your digital satellite receiver; Always match the color of the... are color-coded. SD receivers do not support HDMI, component video or digital audio. Please contact the manufacturer of each list. Not all the other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE you may restrict viewing or recording with the highest quality options at the top of such ...
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... satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Your TV's timer may be normal. A scheduled autotune may be acquired. Solution: - Possible Causes: - DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the screen, progress freezes during download. Possible Causes: - After five minutes, the screen saver will display. Frequently Asked...is on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - This may have been activated. May happen if your TV owner's manual to a ...
... satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Your TV's timer may be normal. A scheduled autotune may be acquired. Solution: - Possible Causes: - DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the screen, progress freezes during download. Possible Causes: - After five minutes, the screen saver will display. Frequently Asked...is on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - This may have been activated. May happen if your TV owner's manual to a ...