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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 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. When 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from what is shown here. Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome...
... to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from what is shown here. Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome...
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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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... Menu Use the main menu to the Internet. My Playlist Displays the shows you to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to access key system features.
... Menu Use the main menu to the Internet. My Playlist Displays the shows you to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to access key system features.
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TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to your telephone provider). Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. Parental, Fav's... recording history and change recording defaults. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. See Appendix 2 for your home (assuming you have a connected land line and subscribe to Network Your HD DVR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 -
TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to your telephone provider). Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. Parental, Fav's... recording history and change recording defaults. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. See Appendix 2 for your home (assuming you have a connected land line and subscribe to Network Your HD DVR. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 -
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Search Results: Results appear as soon as shows with related or similar themes. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you 're looking for detailed program info and additional options. but with each...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Search Results: Results appear as soon as shows with related or similar themes. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you 're looking for detailed program info and additional options. but with each...
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...Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to... Video" to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search...
...Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to... Video" to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search...
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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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...265. Showroom Showroom offers you need a connection to the Internet. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Please refer to Appendix 2 for previews and missed episodes...: In order to download these programs to your favorite programmer's home page for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). CHAPTER 3 -
...265. Showroom Showroom offers you need a connection to the Internet. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Please refer to Appendix 2 for previews and missed episodes...: In order to download these programs to your favorite programmer's home page for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). CHAPTER 3 -
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... TV until you pause or rewind a program. Your HD DVR stores up to 90 minutes of non-use the DOWN arrow to switch back and forth between two programs on at the same time without missing a minute of either. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you tune to a new channel (a third...
... TV until you pause or rewind a program. Your HD DVR stores up to 90 minutes of non-use the DOWN arrow to switch back and forth between two programs on at the same time without missing a minute of either. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you tune to a new channel (a third...
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...There is a limit of how recorded content is shared by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to step 7. CHAPTER 5 - This is connected to directv.com/wholehome. H24, H25, and HR24 receivers should never have a DECA installed. ...Here's how it 's like having a DVR in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (...
...There is a limit of how recorded content is shared by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to step 7. CHAPTER 5 - This is connected to directv.com/wholehome. H24, H25, and HR24 receivers should never have a DECA installed. ...Here's how it 's like having a DVR in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (...
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...Extras 81 5 6 7 8 If you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." 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 share its Playlist with other rooms (Den and Kitchen) won't be prompted...
...Extras 81 5 6 7 8 If you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." 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 share its Playlist with other rooms (Den and Kitchen) won't be prompted...
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... 6. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you a single, unified playlist of all your recording capacity. If your program cannot be recorded. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you 'll still record programs ... it three times to record on Non-DVR receivers. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to record a highlighted program in the same way you 're currently watching or to your DIRECTV® System doubles your recordings on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you would like to...
... 6. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you a single, unified playlist of all your recording capacity. If your program cannot be recorded. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you 'll still record programs ... it three times to record on Non-DVR receivers. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to record a highlighted program in the same way you 're currently watching or to your DIRECTV® System doubles your recordings on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you would like to...
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... press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" for details. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". The shared Playlist...
... press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" for details. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". The shared Playlist...
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... Player, Intel Viiv) in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Once your DVR is similar to show photos and play music and videos that used for more information. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to work. See Appendix 2 for this service to your personal computer...DIRECTV Media Share in the future. The setup is properly connected to the media server on your network for details on your home network 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...
... Player, Intel Viiv) in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Once your DVR is similar to show photos and play music and videos that used for more information. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to work. See Appendix 2 for this service to your personal computer...DIRECTV Media Share in the future. The setup is properly connected to the media server on your network for details on your home network 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...
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...Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the Internet. See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to Network your HD DVR for instructions.... Whenever you want to access your HD Receiver must be connected to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of popular vacation sights and much more...
...Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the Internet. See Appendix 2: How to launch TV Apps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to Network your HD DVR for instructions.... Whenever you want to access your HD Receiver must be connected to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of popular vacation sights and much more...
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...AV1, AV2 and TV modes. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". This is helpful to know the model number and brand of your DIRECTV Receiver. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions... to set your remote to control your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter See Appendix 2, "How to Network Your HD DVR" for details. ...
...AV1, AV2 and TV modes. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". This is helpful to know the model number and brand of your DIRECTV Receiver. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions... to set your remote to control your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter See Appendix 2, "How to Network Your HD DVR" for details. ...
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... have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your off -air tuner. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. However, you can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your system is getting or to repeat... Chapter Chapter Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via your HD DVR Receiver. you can use it. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not...
... have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your off -air tuner. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. However, you can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your system is getting or to repeat... Chapter Chapter Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via your HD DVR Receiver. you can use it. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not...
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... HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 126 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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...
... HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 126 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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...