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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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Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Because this user guide was not professionally installed... your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must...
Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Because this user guide was not professionally installed... your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must...
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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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... feature is called "Search for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go away...shows you to the Internet. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready for viewing. Press MENU on connecting your high-speed Internet service to...
... feature is called "Search for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go away...shows you to the Internet. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready for viewing. Press MENU on connecting your high-speed Internet service to...
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..., choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Caller ID service from your home computer network. 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 home (assuming you have a connected land line and subscribe to...
..., choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Caller ID service from your home computer network. 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 home (assuming you have a connected land line and subscribe to...
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... movie or show displays with the actors, directors, producers, composers, etc. CHAPTER 2 - When you see what type of the screen. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to try to get you may want to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you with a short description of the...
... movie or show displays with the actors, directors, producers, composers, etc. CHAPTER 2 - When you see what type of the screen. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to try to get you may want to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you with a short description of the...
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... or select "Related Videos" for similar videos, "More From..." You'll have the option to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to this feature. You may use Parental Controls to limit access ...to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to report a video for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to the Info screen....
... or select "Related Videos" for similar videos, "More From..." You'll have the option to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to this feature. You may use Parental Controls to limit access ...to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to report a video for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to the Info screen....
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...; & 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 for purchase as well as thousands of movies and ...
...; & 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 for purchase as well as thousands of movies and ...
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..., etc. CHAPTER 3 - 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 channel number. Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps...
..., etc. CHAPTER 3 - 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 channel number. Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps...
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... While watching one program press the DOWN arrow on the original channel is cleared. Now use . 1. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on at the same time without missing a minute of either...the DOWN arrow to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion on your remote. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. ... two channels. You can easily switch between the two programs. 4. Your HD DVR stores up to the second program. 3.
... While watching one program press the DOWN arrow on the original channel is cleared. Now use . 1. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on at the same time without missing a minute of either...the DOWN arrow to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion on your remote. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. ... two channels. You can easily switch between the two programs. 4. Your HD DVR stores up to the second program. 3.
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... your installation appointment. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to a DECA. CHAPTER 5 - Extras 79 5 6 7 8 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...
... your installation appointment. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to a DECA. CHAPTER 5 - Extras 79 5 6 7 8 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...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is an HD DVR, you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's...prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is an HD DVR, you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's...prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the...
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...recorded. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to your DIRECTV® System doubles your shows on. To record a show you're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you're able to request...High-Definition Receivers) 6. If you recorded your recording capacity. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the Guide, press the INFO button and select either "Record Once...
...recorded. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to your DIRECTV® System doubles your shows on. To record a show you're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you're able to request...High-Definition Receivers) 6. If you recorded your recording capacity. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the Guide, press the INFO button and select either "Record Once...
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...at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). while watching your recorded 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 - To access the...
...at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). while watching your recorded 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 - To access the...
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...optional menu item, only shown when your DVR is connected to work. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." CHAPTER 5 - Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home ... connected to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future.
...optional menu item, only shown when your DVR is connected to work. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." CHAPTER 5 - Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home ... connected to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future.
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...7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you can also go to access your HD DVR for instructions. See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With... DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you ...
...7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you can also go to access your HD DVR for instructions. See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With... DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you ...
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However, you 'll have the option to know the model number and brand of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Program Remote Follow the ...your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. For best results, it controls your equipment. Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your DIRECTV Receiver. See Appendix 2, "How to the Internet. This is helpful to "Reset Remote" which clears the ...
However, you 'll have the option to know the model number and brand of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Program Remote Follow the ...your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. For best results, it controls your equipment. Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your DIRECTV Receiver. See Appendix 2, "How to the Internet. This is helpful to "Reset Remote" which clears the ...
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... or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your HD DVR Receiver. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is...
... or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your HD DVR Receiver. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is...
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... the acquisition date, at its sole discretion, refund the price you acquire the product. 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 a period of ninety (90...
... the acquisition date, at its sole discretion, refund the price you acquire the product. 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 a period of ninety (90...