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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. 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. 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.
However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. 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. 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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... of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. If your receiver and... professional installed your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome! We'll take you 're ready to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to start watching TV. For information and pricing please...
... of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. If your receiver and... professional installed your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome! We'll take you 're ready to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to start watching TV. For information and pricing please...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
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...Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS Caller ID 76 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 77 DIRECTV™ iPad® App 78 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 79 GameSearch 84 GSN Game Lounge 84 8 Music, Photos & More 85 QuickTune 88 ScoreGuide 88... TVApps 89 CHAPTER 6: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 92 Guided Setup 92 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 92 Connections 93 Your Phone...
...Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS Caller ID 76 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 77 DIRECTV™ iPad® App 78 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 79 GameSearch 84 GSN Game Lounge 84 8 Music, Photos & More 85 QuickTune 88 ScoreGuide 88... TVApps 89 CHAPTER 6: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 92 Guided Setup 92 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 92 Connections 93 Your Phone...
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... Software Updates 110 Onscreen Error Messages 110 Run the System Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to...
... Software Updates 110 Onscreen Error Messages 110 Run the System Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to...
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... instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. You should, however, be...the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards.
... instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. You should, however, be...the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards.
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Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13
CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13
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Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the component you need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . The mode switch must always be replaced. If you want to control and then ...a single component on or off together. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your ...
Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the component you need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . The mode switch must always be replaced. If you want to control and then ...a single component on or off together. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your ...
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...TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live or prerecorded television program. Holding down REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Press up to four... returns to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the previous 15-minute...
...TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live or prerecorded television program. Holding down REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Press up to four... returns to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the previous 15-minute...
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... the show. 12:00p 12:09p Football R 12:30p 8 CHAPTER 1 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the green bar shows how far back in the program and how far you can...
... the show. 12:00p 12:09p Football R 12:30p 8 CHAPTER 1 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the green bar shows how far back in the program and how far you can...
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.... If you want to flip between them both and then use the PREV(ious) button on either channel you watch. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can go back in time on the remote to toggle between two shows at... TV until you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Simply press PLAY during live buffer. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes...
.... If you want to flip between them both and then use the PREV(ious) button on either channel you watch. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can go back in time on the remote to toggle between two shows at... TV until you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Simply press PLAY during live buffer. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes...
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CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
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... Channels Channels in time 12 hours, once there use the RED button to move ahead in the guide that lets you . Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button to 14 days of the screen for shortcut hints here. Look for the color-button... this chapter for details. The guide holds up to scroll a whole page up /down ; use the GREEN button to go directly there. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to come back 12 hours).
... Channels Channels in time 12 hours, once there use the RED button to move ahead in the guide that lets you . Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button to 14 days of the screen for shortcut hints here. Look for the color-button... this chapter for details. The guide holds up to scroll a whole page up /down ; use the GREEN button to go directly there. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to come back 12 hours).
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...guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. CHOICE™ package or... list of 3D programs will display. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on how to ... the best in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses.
...guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. CHOICE™ package or... list of 3D programs will display. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on how to ... the best in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses.
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..., move to or you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. In addition to interact when the yellow highlight box appears.
..., move to or you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. In addition to interact when the yellow highlight box appears.
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... of shows in your custom list. "Change favorites list" allows you subscribe to modify the channels in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to a future date and time in ...
... of shows in your custom list. "Change favorites list" allows you subscribe to modify the channels in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to a future date and time in ...
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... Controls. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that...
... Controls. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that...
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For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE We also notify you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. When you of the program. TVmail Select "TVmail," ... options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote to see your receiver. On Standard-Definition...
For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE We also notify you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. When you of the program. TVmail Select "TVmail," ... options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote to see your receiver. On Standard-Definition...