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... channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you just added a surround sound system or...-Home DVR service in order use the recording features. • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver was designed to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: ...
... channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you just added a surround sound system or...-Home DVR service in order use the recording features. • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver was designed to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: ...
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... 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156...
... 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156...
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... used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from...or plug is present within this apparatus near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. A polarized plug...
... used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from...or plug is present within this apparatus near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. A polarized plug...
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... IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your power supply. CAUTION: Avoid moisture to article 810, in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other objects on the front panel of your receiver. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - It's also important to use only No. 26... to call your components from the power supply is to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not place vases or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can be placed on a flat, hard surface - If...
... IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your power supply. CAUTION: Avoid moisture to article 810, in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other objects on the front panel of your receiver. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - It's also important to use only No. 26... to call your components from the power supply is to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not place vases or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can be placed on a flat, hard surface - If...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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. Model No. * Serial No.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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. Model No. * Serial No.
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... position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is in the left-most position to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn your... DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system)....
... position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is in the left-most position to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn your... DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system)....
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... JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the top right. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to record programs in the Guide and live -stored video by frame. PLAY / SLOW MOTION... a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. Press multiple times to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen and inserts live TV in recorded or live TV. FFWD / JUMP...
... JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the top right. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to record programs in the Guide and live -stored video by frame. PLAY / SLOW MOTION... a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. Press multiple times to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen and inserts live TV in recorded or live TV. FFWD / JUMP...
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... experience in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 If you want to make you feel like you could reach out and ... the channel call sign (i.e. 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 HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses.
... experience in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 If you want to make you feel like you could reach out and ... the channel call sign (i.e. 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 HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses.
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..., channel number, date, time and other options. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information.
..., channel number, date, time and other options. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information.
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..., press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to you of the program. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download... Last Five channels you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your receiver.
..., press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to you of the program. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download... Last Five channels you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your receiver.
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... DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "Change favorites list". Channels & Program Info 27 7 8 When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you 've watched (up to 5). This is...
... DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "Change favorites list". Channels & Program Info 27 7 8 When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you 've watched (up to 5). This is...
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Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
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The current settings are shown in this chapter. Channels & Program Info 29 You can also customize your receiver. Select a language from options listed. For more information on your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to an ...
The current settings are shown in this chapter. Channels & Program Info 29 You can also customize your receiver. Select a language from options listed. For more information on your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to an ...
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... 2, How to the Info screen. Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related ...Videos" for inappropriate content. Your DVR control buttons allow you to this feature. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver... rewind and play YouTube content. These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube".
... 2, How to the Info screen. Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related ...Videos" for inappropriate content. Your DVR control buttons allow you to this feature. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver... rewind and play YouTube content. These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube".
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Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
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... message will not be your passcode, you want to make it easy enough to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be allowed to proceed without the passcode. Channels & Program Info 43 He or she will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel...
... message will not be your passcode, you want to make it easy enough to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be allowed to proceed without the passcode. Channels & Program Info 43 He or she will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel...
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... Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your account number. There is blocked. You must be the... All" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Various options for Movies, TV and Other (unrated) shows.
... Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your account number. There is blocked. You must be the... All" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Various options for Movies, TV and Other (unrated) shows.
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Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can also key in the program guide, Manage Recordings screens, and when channel surfing. Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide...numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show Adult". Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Scroll down the channel list and select those you wish to block.
Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can also key in the program guide, Manage Recordings screens, and when channel surfing. Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide...numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show Adult". Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Scroll down the channel list and select those you wish to block.
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.... Channels & Program Info 47 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing. and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on "school nights" - CHAPTER...
.... Channels & Program Info 47 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing. and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on "school nights" - CHAPTER...