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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 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. 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.
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... through everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to recording your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Family! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. •...
... through everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to recording your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Family! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. •...
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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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... these instructions. 2) 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 Meaning of the equipment. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is used, use caution when moving the cart...
... these instructions. 2) 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 Meaning of the equipment. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is used, use caution when moving the cart...
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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 Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of 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 acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
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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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... Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you want to control and then use the POWER... System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that matches the component you press a button that is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to...
... Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you want to control and then use the POWER... System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that matches the component you press a button that is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to...
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... Press up to four times to fast-forward at increasing speeds. Holding down to continue to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and ...seconds. Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns 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 the Guide and live -stored video....
... Press up to four times to fast-forward at increasing speeds. Holding down to continue to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and ...seconds. Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns 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 the Guide and live -stored video....
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... The Progress Bar 3 4 5 6 7 If you can go forward or back. 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 and...
... The Progress Bar 3 4 5 6 7 If you can go forward or back. 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 and...
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... go . If you start watching a program late, even if it is in the live TV until you can record them . Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. If you want to flip between them... bar and see how far back in time on either channel you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply press PLAY during live buffer. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in time you can...
... go . If you start watching a program late, even if it is in the live TV until you can record them . Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. If you want to flip between them... bar and see how far back in time on either channel you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply press PLAY during live buffer. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in time you can...
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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 - 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
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... back 12 hours). See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming information for you filter the guide. You can be found in ...this chapter for details. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for the color-button hints at a time up/down ; The guide holds up or down /left/right; Program ...
... back 12 hours). See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming information for you filter the guide. You can be found in ...this chapter for details. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for the color-button hints at a time up/down ; The guide holds up or down /left/right; Program ...
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... you're watching. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. 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...
... you're watching. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. 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...
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... pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to interact when the yellow highlight box appears.
... pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to interact when the yellow highlight box appears.
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... to see a complete listing of what is available in the guide in your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE "Change favorites list" allows you have defined. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to...
... to see a complete listing of what is available in the guide in your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE "Change favorites list" allows you have defined. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to...
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Channels & Program Info 25 On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that ...
Channels & Program Info 25 On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that ...
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... changes and new features that we download to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental...
... changes and new features that we download to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental...