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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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...TV. If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming...satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. We'll take you 're ...
...TV. If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming...satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. We'll take you 're ...
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... 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 Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index 170 9
... 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 Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index 170 9
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...speed Internet service to gain access to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no extra charge. My Playlist Displays the shows you've ..., etc... Menu Menu Use the main menu to make it go away. for viewing. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to access key system ...
...speed Internet service to gain access to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no extra charge. My Playlist Displays the shows you've ..., etc... Menu Menu Use the main menu to make it go away. for viewing. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to access key system ...
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See Appendix 2 for your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 31 TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips...
See Appendix 2 for your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 31 TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips...
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... additional options. CHAPTER 2 - we anticipate what you to your search term; When you see what type of content it is. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you 're looking for a list of each character entered, your remote to the...
... additional options. CHAPTER 2 - we anticipate what you to your search term; When you see what type of content it is. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you 're looking for a list of each character entered, your remote to the...
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... buttons allow you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to the Info screen. You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos...Video" to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content...
... buttons allow you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to the Info screen. You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos...Video" to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content...
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...) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office hits available...
...) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office hits available...
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.... Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750... Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Simply add a "1" in...
.... Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750... Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Simply add a "1" in...
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... DOWN arrow on remote Program 1 Program 2 CHAPTER 5 - Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Your HD DVR stores up to 90 minutes of either. If you pause...
... DOWN arrow on remote Program 1 Program 2 CHAPTER 5 - Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Your HD DVR stores up to 90 minutes of either. If you pause...
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... H25, and HR24 receivers should never have a DECA installed. This is connected to step 7. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, HR24, H21...recorded programs. Start watching a recorded program in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. CHAPTER 5 - For Whole-Home DVR to function, your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. To learn more about upgrade and eligibility requirements, go...
... H25, and HR24 receivers should never have a DECA installed. This is connected to step 7. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, HR24, H21...recorded programs. Start watching a recorded program in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. CHAPTER 5 - For Whole-Home DVR to function, your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. To learn more about upgrade and eligibility requirements, go...
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... other rooms (Den and Kitchen) won't be prevented from doing so. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share...
... other rooms (Den and Kitchen) won't be prevented from doing so. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share...
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... record a highlighted program in the same way you 're currently watching or to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the Guide, press the orange REC (record)...watching or to record on . A message displays on screen asking you to select the HD DVR you 're able to request programs to cancel the request does not work on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you're in the Guide, press the INFO button and select either...
... record a highlighted program in the same way you 're currently watching or to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the Guide, press the orange REC (record)...watching or to record on . A message displays on screen asking you to select the HD DVR you 're able to request programs to cancel the request does not work on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you're in the Guide, press the INFO button and select either...
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... 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not a DVR! Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your Playlist, use any of the show in your recorded show and press SELECT to the HD DVR and press.... while watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. Channels & Program Info 83 The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to play. Highlight a show . You can select "Resume" to playback a recording...
... 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not a DVR! Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your Playlist, use any of the show in your recorded show and press SELECT to the HD DVR and press.... while watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. Channels & Program Info 83 The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to play. Highlight a show . You can select "Resume" to playback a recording...
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... Share screen will appear in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this ...The setup is similar to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Once your DVR is properly connected to the media server on your network for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in the future. CHAPTER 5 - You must have ...
... Share screen will appear in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this ...The setup is similar to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Once your DVR is properly connected to the media server on your network for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in the future. CHAPTER 5 - You must have ...
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... 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. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network your local weather, see live feeds of the TV Apps Dock and... choose the apps you want. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your HD DVR for instructions. Whenever you want to access your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button...
... 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. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network your local weather, see live feeds of the TV Apps Dock and... choose the apps you want. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your HD DVR for instructions. Whenever you want to access your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button...
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... of your equipment. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your remote to control other A/V equipment such as your DIRECTV Receiver. Settings 103 8 7 6... 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter For best results, it controls your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. However, you 'll have the option to Network Your HD DVR" for details. This ...
... of your equipment. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your remote to control other A/V equipment such as your DIRECTV Receiver. Settings 103 8 7 6... 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter For best results, it controls your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. However, you 'll have the option to Network Your HD DVR" for details. This ...
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...DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have a built-in off -air antenna in Chapter 5. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via your off -air tuner. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Not all HD DVR...'s have to use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your HD DVR Receiver. Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter ...
...DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have a built-in off -air antenna in Chapter 5. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via your off -air tuner. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Not all HD DVR...'s have to use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your HD DVR Receiver. Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter ...
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... DOES NOT EXTEND TO COMMERCIAL USERS. You will be responsible for all labor charges. Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Model Number: R16, R22) or DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (Model Number: HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for the original warranty period...
... DOES NOT EXTEND TO COMMERCIAL USERS. You will be responsible for all labor charges. Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Model Number: R16, R22) or DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (Model Number: HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for the original warranty period...