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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. 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 the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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. 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 the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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...recording features. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in order use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you 're ready to... Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome ...
...recording features. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in order use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you 're ready to... Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome ...
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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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...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 Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block...as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer...
...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 Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block...as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer...
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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 acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Model No. * Serial No.
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 acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Model No. * Serial No.
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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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...top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to... control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment... System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that particular piece of the remote flashes. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn your TV. Use the POWER ...
...top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to... control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment... System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that particular piece of the remote flashes. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn your TV. Use the POWER ...
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...up to four times to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps... the program you have one of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the... to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Holding down to continue to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment.
...up to four times to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps... the program you have one of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the... to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Holding down to continue to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment.
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...:09p 12:30p The Progress Bar 3 4 5 6 7 If you can go . 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 screen to the title of the show where you are in the program you...
...:09p 12:30p The Progress Bar 3 4 5 6 7 If you can go . 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 screen to the title of the show where you are in the program you...
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... you can go. This "live TV until you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you want to flip between two shows at the same time and not lose the...display the progress bar and see how far back in the live buffer. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program... seconds). If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you watch. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning ...
... you can go. This "live TV until you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you want to flip between two shows at the same time and not lose the...display the progress bar and see how far back in the live buffer. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program... seconds). If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you watch. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning ...
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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 CHAPTER 2 -
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...in this chapter for details. type in time 12 hours, once there use the RED button to come back 12 hours). Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the CHAN/PAGE button to move ahead in the channel number to hide these... channels. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for shortcut hints here. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. use the ARROW buttons ...
...in this chapter for details. type in time 12 hours, once there use the RED button to come back 12 hours). Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the CHAN/PAGE button to move ahead in the channel number to hide these... channels. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for shortcut hints here. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. use the ARROW buttons ...
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... Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and... 3D glasses. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous ...
... Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and... 3D glasses. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous ...
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... want to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. The channel is ready to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... want to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. The channel is ready to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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...program guide, press the YELLOW button to ) or a custom list of channels you have defined. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in the guide. The "Edit Settings" option allows you want, to a future date and time in your... Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to modify the channels in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order that match your custom list. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a...
...program guide, press the YELLOW button to ) or a custom list of channels you have defined. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in the guide. The "Edit Settings" option allows you want, to a future date and time in your... Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to modify the channels in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order that match your custom list. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a...
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..., date, time and other options. Channels & Program Info 25 Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you...
..., date, time and other options. Channels & Program Info 25 Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you...
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...the channel banner. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. We also notify you of the program. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, ... that we download to your remote to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions.
...the channel banner. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. We also notify you of the program. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, ... that we download to your remote to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions.