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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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. 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.
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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. 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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...accommodate several models, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music... a professional installed 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 order to be able to view the HD channels included in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in, it...
...accommodate several models, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music... a professional installed 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 order to be able to view the HD channels included in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in, it...
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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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... twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to move ahead in the guide that lets you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at the bottom of the screen... CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 7 days of programming for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to come back 12 hours). use the RED button to hide those...
... twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to move ahead in the guide that lets you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at the bottom of the screen... CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 7 days of programming for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to come back 12 hours). use the RED button to hide those...
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..."System Setup, Display" for ESPN 3D. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. CHOICETM package or higher... on your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. 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".
..."System Setup, Display" for ESPN 3D. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. CHOICETM package or higher... on your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. 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".
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TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you watch most often. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to your remote ... new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 Chapter 2 - When you 've watched (up to 5). On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". For detailed...
TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you watch most often. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to your remote ... new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 Chapter 2 - When you 've watched (up to 5). On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". For detailed...
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... automatically. You can also see the status of shows (past Pay Per View purchases as well as, set to change to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the ...7-day (3½day for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Search for SD receivers) program guide. Manage Autotunes Check to access key system features.
... automatically. You can also see the status of shows (past Pay Per View purchases as well as, set to change to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the ...7-day (3½day for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Search for SD receivers) program guide. Manage Autotunes Check to access key system features.
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...; System. Channels & Program Info 29 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 parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program...
...; System. Channels & Program Info 29 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 parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program...
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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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... DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. 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...
... DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. 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...
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...45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. If you 'll be prompted to set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. You can ...settings for all networked HD DVRs. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Chapter 3 - This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home ...
...45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. If you 'll be prompted to set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. You can ...settings for all networked HD DVRs. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Chapter 3 - This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home ...
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... (High-Definition Receivers) 6. A message displays on . 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're able to request programs to remember which DVR you recorded your recordings on the DVR...doubles your request. If your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you did before. If you're in the same way you 'll still record programs in a room ...
... (High-Definition Receivers) 6. A message displays on . 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're able to request programs to remember which DVR you recorded your recordings on the DVR...doubles your request. If your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you did before. If you're in the same way you 'll still record programs in a room ...
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...to programs with Parental Controls. Note: Only two locations can access a recorded program at each receiver. Extras 47 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 3 4 5...). You can use the arrow keys to both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". If a third location tries to ...
...to programs with Parental Controls. Note: Only two locations can access a recorded program at each receiver. Extras 47 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 3 4 5...). You can use the arrow keys to both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". If a third location tries to ...
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... your remote control to Network your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver for instructions. without missing a second of ... Apps, your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want . 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 Internet. Whenever you want...
... your remote control to Network your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver for instructions. without missing a second of ... Apps, your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want . 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 Internet. Whenever you want...
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... using a VCR with RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows 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. 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...
... using a VCR with RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows 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. 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...
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... Here is an example using RCA video and audio connectors. Connections Chapter 4 - Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports component video and RCA audio. You can also purchase an optional cable with RCA video and audio connectors...
... Here is an example using RCA video and audio connectors. Connections Chapter 4 - Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports component video and RCA audio. You can also purchase an optional cable with RCA video and audio connectors...
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...For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. Language: Select your remote to show you the other...Zone screens. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to the category filter...
...For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. Language: Select your remote to show you the other...Zone screens. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to the category filter...
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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 - 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.