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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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... Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you... channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for instructions. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of the guide and also look for HD after the program title in the guide. To find them, look for ESPN ...
... Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you... channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for instructions. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of the guide and also look for HD after the program title in the guide. To find them, look for ESPN ...
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... guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of... INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
... guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of... INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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...determine your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to see. ...the other can be "ON" at a time. Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". TV Options Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update ...
...determine your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to see. ...the other can be "ON" at a time. Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". TV Options Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update ...
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...; Whole-Home DVR service. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go away. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appears at the top of your receiver is set an ... for SD receivers) program guide. You can also see the status of browsing the entire Guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to automatically.
...; Whole-Home DVR service. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go away. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appears at the top of your receiver is set an ... for SD receivers) program guide. You can also see the status of browsing the entire Guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to automatically.
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Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program...
Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program...
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... restrictions you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". Note: If you can easily override the limits. On High-Definition Receivers you have Parental Controls set .
... restrictions you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". Note: If you can easily override the limits. On High-Definition Receivers you have Parental Controls set .
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... to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by a time delay; On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Note: If you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. Making multiple entries aimed... To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Parental Controls ...
... to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by a time delay; On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Note: If you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. Making multiple entries aimed... To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Parental Controls ...
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Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to block. Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide ... Autotunes screens, and when channel surfing. Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 36 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Pressing SELECT on SD Receivers).
Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to block. Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide ... Autotunes screens, and when channel surfing. Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 36 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Pressing SELECT on SD Receivers).
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... to function, your installation appointment. 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 equipment, it works: 1. There is connected to directv.com/wholehome. H24, H25, HR24 and HR34 receivers should never have a DECA installed. Chapter...
... to function, your installation appointment. 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 equipment, it works: 1. There is connected to directv.com/wholehome. H24, H25, HR24 and HR34 receivers should never have a DECA installed. Chapter...
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... to assign its name. The message on your remote. We recommend using a name that you can change it 's location, such as "Location." DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your account, press the LIST button on the right...
... to assign its name. The message on your remote. We recommend using a name that you can change it 's location, such as "Location." DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your account, press the LIST button on the right...
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...Den and Kitchen) won't be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. Set Playlist... as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. You can change sharing options at any time. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be prompted to set to allow deletion "From this room only...
...Den and Kitchen) won't be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. Set Playlist... as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. You can change sharing options at any time. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be prompted to set to allow deletion "From this room only...
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... your recordings on . You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you 're currently watching or to record. then select either "Record Once" to record the current episode, "Record... DVR service you recorded your recording capacity. Don't worry about having to your DIRECTV® System doubles your shows on any connected TV. 46 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to remember which DVR you...
... your recordings on . You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you 're currently watching or to record. then select either "Record Once" to record the current episode, "Record... DVR service you recorded your recording capacity. Don't worry about having to your DIRECTV® System doubles your shows on any connected TV. 46 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to remember which DVR you...
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... control settings restrict access to both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be asked to play. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. However, to check the status of scheduled recordings on...
... control settings restrict access to both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be asked to play. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. However, to check the status of scheduled recordings on...
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... feature is available and follow the on screen. The channel you are currently viewing will appear on -screen instructions to use the interactive features. QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your picks, press the UP arrow whenever you want to watch and then press SELECT. Quicktune, ScoreGuide™ Chapter...
... feature is available and follow the on screen. The channel you are currently viewing will appear on -screen instructions to use the interactive features. QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your picks, press the UP arrow whenever you want to watch and then press SELECT. Quicktune, ScoreGuide™ Chapter...
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... Apps Dock and choose the apps you want . Note: This feature is not available on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE 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 online DIRECTV App Store on your remote control to launch TV Apps. without missing a second of what you're...
... Apps Dock and choose the apps you want . Note: This feature is not available on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE 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 online DIRECTV App Store on your remote control to launch TV Apps. without missing a second of what you're...
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... Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on older auxiliary equipment. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are shown, given you a variety of TVs and auxiliary equipment, it is impossible to connect audio separately using the ...model. Chapter 4 - There are found on SD receivers.) S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. Audio Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality...
... Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on older auxiliary equipment. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are shown, given you a variety of TVs and auxiliary equipment, it is impossible to connect audio separately using the ...model. Chapter 4 - There are found on SD receivers.) S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. Audio Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality...
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Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. 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.
Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. 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.
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...resolution of this, the default setting is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. When Native Mode is OFF. Note: To change your HD Receiver tells the TV to change...for the following screen options: Native, Screen Format and Bar Color. Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". You may want to that same format. Because of the...
...resolution of this, the default setting is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. When Native Mode is OFF. Note: To change your HD Receiver tells the TV to change...for the following screen options: Native, Screen Format and Bar Color. Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". You may want to that same format. Because of the...
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System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to fill up the screen. Options include Original Format, Pillar Box (Widescreen 16:9 HDTVs ..., check the user's guide that does not fit your TV screen, your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that remains. TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your receiver...
System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to fill up the screen. Options include Original Format, Pillar Box (Widescreen 16:9 HDTVs ..., check the user's guide that does not fit your TV screen, your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that remains. TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your receiver...