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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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..., HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. To find them, look for ESPN 3D. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on your 3D glasses and watch the best in... for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you will display. HD and SD Channels...
..., HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. To find them, look for ESPN 3D. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on your 3D glasses and watch the best in... for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you will display. HD and SD Channels...
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... press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the...
... press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the...
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...receiver will tune to that we download to your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. When you of software changes and new features that channel. Chapter 2 - On...channel banner. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". DIRECTV sends messages to toggle among the channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. ...
...receiver will tune to that we download to your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. When you of software changes and new features that channel. Chapter 2 - On...channel banner. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". DIRECTV sends messages to toggle among the channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. ...
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... Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to choose from that list. or "Remove..." On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your preference. (Select ...OFF to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text...
... Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to choose from that list. or "Remove..." On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your preference. (Select ...OFF to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text...
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... or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 27 Not all programs have alternate languages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. You can also customize your receiver. Chapter...
... or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 27 Not all programs have alternate languages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. You can also customize your receiver. Chapter...
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... 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go away. Manage Autotunes Check to see past and future) your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to automatically. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An... optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for channels here instead of browsing the entire Guide. You can also see the status of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Press...
... 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go away. Manage Autotunes Check to see past and future) your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to automatically. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An... optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for channels here instead of browsing the entire Guide. You can also see the status of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Press...
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...Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your entire DIRECTV® System. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental... "Help". 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"...
...Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your entire DIRECTV® System. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental... "Help". 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"...
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... don't always have a folder icon next to it may have to the list on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Then you can move the highlight to enter the complete title. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on the right and scroll or page...
... don't always have a folder icon next to it may have to the list on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Then you can move the highlight to enter the complete title. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on the right and scroll or page...
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... want them for all categories. This passcode will turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to create a passcode. On High-Definition Receivers you have Parental Controls set . Channels & Program Info 33 Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit...
... want them for all categories. This passcode will turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to create a passcode. On High-Definition Receivers you have Parental Controls set . Channels & Program Info 33 Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit...
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...passcode. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Various options for subsequent entry by one and enter your passcode. On High-Definition Receivers you set ratings limits for Movies, TV and unrated shows. To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your account... time delay; The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a message appears if you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. Use the RED and ...
...passcode. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Various options for subsequent entry by one and enter your passcode. On High-Definition Receivers you set ratings limits for Movies, TV and unrated shows. To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your account... time delay; The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a message appears if you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. Use the RED and ...
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... to save time. 36 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult. Use "Block All" or "Allow All" to block. Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers Select "Adult...
... to save time. 36 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult. Use "Block All" or "Allow All" to block. Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers Select "Adult...
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... select the start times and durations for viewing. You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receiver). and/or weekend nights -- Friday-Saturday, and Sunday. Channels & Program Info 37 Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your...
... select the start times and durations for viewing. You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receiver). and/or weekend nights -- Friday-Saturday, and Sunday. Channels & Program Info 37 Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your...
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...; 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 ...allows them to function, your installation appointment. H24, H25, HR24 and HR34 receivers should never have a DECA installed. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper...
...; 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 ...allows them to function, your installation appointment. H24, H25, HR24 and HR34 receivers should never have a DECA installed. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper...
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Name Your Locations: You'll be prompted to this as "Location." DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. The message on your installation appointment. 3. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your remote..., Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You 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...
Name Your Locations: You'll be prompted to this as "Location." DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. The message on your installation appointment. 3. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your remote..., Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You 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...
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..., select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den is set Share Playlist to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. This... screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set to ...
..., select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den is set Share Playlist to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. This... screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set to ...
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... Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you know that your recording capacity. A message displays on screen asking you to your DIRECTV® System doubles your program cannot be recorded. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with other recordings ...Programs: If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you recorded your recordings on . DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. then select either "Record Once" to record the current episode, "Record Series" ...
... Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you know that your recording capacity. A message displays on screen asking you to your DIRECTV® System doubles your program cannot be recorded. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with other recordings ...Programs: If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you recorded your recordings on . DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. then select either "Record Once" to record the current episode, "Record Series" ...
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... watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for options. 7. Extras 47 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from your Playlist, use any connected receiver. Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings from...
... watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for options. 7. Extras 47 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from your Playlist, use any connected receiver. Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings from...
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... your remote control. Look for 9 channels will be added to the QuickTune display. After you've made all your 9 "must see" channels fast! QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your picks, press the UP arrow whenever you want to watch and then press SELECT. Extras 49 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter...
... your remote control. Look for 9 channels will be added to the QuickTune display. After you've made all your 9 "must see" channels fast! QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your picks, press the UP arrow whenever you want to watch and then press SELECT. Extras 49 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter...
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Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to Network your HD ... the apps you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note: This feature is not available on your local weather, see live feeds of a button. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™...
Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to Network your HD ... the apps you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note: This feature is not available on your local weather, see live feeds of a button. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™...