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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. When 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 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 boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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...to start watching TV. If your programming package. • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. We'll take you 're ready ...to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. 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 inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive ...
...to start watching TV. If your programming package. • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. We'll take you 're ready ...to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. 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 inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive ...
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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 ...
...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 ...
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...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 Appendix 3: About ...
...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 Appendix 3: About ...
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... watching. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you feel like you could reach out and...that setting. Channels & Program Info 21 STZHD or CNNHD) in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on... HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
... watching. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you feel like you could reach out and...that setting. Channels & Program Info 21 STZHD or CNNHD) in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on... HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
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...; System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your telephone provider). 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 & tricks and more. Parental, Fav...
...; System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your telephone provider). 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 & tricks and more. Parental, Fav...
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...DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV...CHAPTER 3 - 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 .... Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. Please ...
...DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV...CHAPTER 3 - 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 .... Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. Please ...
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... receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile App Our FREE, award-winning DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available for more information. Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Turn...
... receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile App Our FREE, award-winning DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available for more information. Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Turn...
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EXTRAS CALLER ID 76 DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY 77 DIRECTV™ IPAD® APP 78 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) .....79 GAMESEARCH 84 GSN GAME LOUNGE 84 MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE 86 QUICKTUNE 88 SCOREGUIDE 88 TV APPS 89 75 CHAPTER 5 -
EXTRAS CALLER ID 76 DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY 77 DIRECTV™ IPAD® APP 78 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) .....79 GAMESEARCH 84 GSN GAME LOUNGE 84 MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE 86 QUICKTUNE 88 SCOREGUIDE 88 TV APPS 89 75 CHAPTER 5 -
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... and eligibility requirements, go to share content. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 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's like having a DVR in another room. Here's how it in every room. To get a quick understanding of one room...
... and eligibility requirements, go to share content. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 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's like having a DVR in another room. Here's how it in every room. To get a quick understanding of one room...
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Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. We recommend using a name ... name must be at the receiver to this as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Continue". DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Name Your Locations: You'll be 14 characters or less. You must be prompted to...
Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. We recommend using a name ... name must be at the receiver to this as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Continue". DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Name Your Locations: You'll be 14 characters or less. You must be prompted to...
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... prevent another location from doing so. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the Master...
... prevent another location from doing so. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the Master...
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... playlist of all your program cannot be recorded. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you know that your recordings on ; Don't worry about having to record. If you're... you did before. Note: Pressing the REC button twice to record a series or pressing it three times to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you recorded your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. then select either "...
... playlist of all your program cannot be recorded. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you know that your recordings on ; Don't worry about having to record. If you're... you did before. Note: Pressing the REC button twice to record a series or pressing it three times to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you recorded your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. then select either "...
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... the arrow keys to highlight the desired show and press SELECT to play. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - If a third location tries to the HD...
... the arrow keys to highlight the desired show and press SELECT to play. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - If a third location tries to the HD...
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... 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You must have an off -air tuner. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have a built-in Chapter 5. you can use this screen to create or change your... of each receiver location. Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; System Setup CHAPTER 6 - High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in off -air (terrestrial) antenna...
... 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You must have an off -air tuner. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have a built-in Chapter 5. you can use this screen to create or change your... of each receiver location. Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; System Setup CHAPTER 6 - High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in off -air (terrestrial) antenna...
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...DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection speed of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable) A network router with Whole-Home DVR... depending upon whether you have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired: The fastest, most current options and instructions to connect your DIRECTV HD DVR. This is the only option available for Ethernet, or you do not have Whole-Home DVR Service. Your house must run cables...
...DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection speed of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable) A network router with Whole-Home DVR... depending upon whether you have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired: The fastest, most current options and instructions to connect your DIRECTV HD DVR. This is the only option available for Ethernet, or you do not have Whole-Home DVR Service. Your house must run cables...
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... installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and...
... installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and...
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 - Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 - Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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..., 67, 68, 70, 73, 93, 122, 157 DIRECTV CINEMAplus - 53, 85 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ - 77 170 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV™ iPad® App - 78 DIRECTV Mode - 14, 16, 92, 103, 111, 113, 124 DIRECTV Protection Plan - 129-130 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Disc Space Bar - 66 Display -... 98-99 Dolby Digital - 100 Download - 22, 26, 51, 53, 55, 56, 68, 112, 135, inside back cover DVD burner - 95-96 DVR Control Buttons - 16, 17, 36,...
..., 67, 68, 70, 73, 93, 122, 157 DIRECTV CINEMAplus - 53, 85 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ - 77 170 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV™ iPad® App - 78 DIRECTV Mode - 14, 16, 92, 103, 111, 113, 124 DIRECTV Protection Plan - 129-130 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Disc Space Bar - 66 Display -... 98-99 Dolby Digital - 100 Download - 22, 26, 51, 53, 55, 56, 68, 112, 135, inside back cover DVD burner - 95-96 DVR Control Buttons - 16, 17, 36,...
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... Restart - 106 RF Remote - 104 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 112 Satellite Signal Strength - 105 Scheduler - 73 ScoreGuide™ - 88 Search Search for Shows (SD DVRs) - 39-41 Smart Search (HD DVRs) - 32-38 Serial Number - 12 Series - 34, 37, 53, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68 Series Manager - 69 Settings - 92-106 Setup...) - 44 V VCR - 93-96 Video - 29, 94-96 VOD - 33, 37, 39, inside back cover W Warranty - 126-128 Watching and Deleting Recorded Shows - 63 Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Wired Connection - 158-159 Wireless Connection - 160-162 Y YouTube - 33, 36 You Might Like - 34 173
... Restart - 106 RF Remote - 104 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 112 Satellite Signal Strength - 105 Scheduler - 73 ScoreGuide™ - 88 Search Search for Shows (SD DVRs) - 39-41 Smart Search (HD DVRs) - 32-38 Serial Number - 12 Series - 34, 37, 53, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68 Series Manager - 69 Settings - 92-106 Setup...) - 44 V VCR - 93-96 Video - 29, 94-96 VOD - 33, 37, 39, inside back cover W Warranty - 126-128 Watching and Deleting Recorded Shows - 63 Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Wired Connection - 158-159 Wireless Connection - 160-162 Y YouTube - 33, 36 You Might Like - 34 173