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I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of DIRECTV® Receivers, your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your programming package. • You...
I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of DIRECTV® Receivers, your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your programming package. • You...
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... Whole-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 High-Definition 163 Index ...
... Whole-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 High-Definition 163 Index ...
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... similar videos, "More From..." for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to 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. If you to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube".
... similar videos, "More From..." for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to 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. If you to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube".
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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 ... select either: New Movie Releases (Channel 1100) All Movies & Shows (Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 3 -
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 ... select either: New Movie Releases (Channel 1100) All Movies & Shows (Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 3 -
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... 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. Network Your Receivers: When your household, skip to a DECA. Extras 79 5 6 7 8 Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20...
... 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. Network Your Receivers: When your household, skip to a DECA. Extras 79 5 6 7 8 Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20...
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... Master Bedroom's Playlist. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to share its Playlist...
... Master Bedroom's Playlist. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to share its Playlist...
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... "Record Series." If your shows on. If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you recorded your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to select the HD DVR you a single, unified playlist of all your recording capacity. Don't worry about having to...
... "Record Series." If your shows on. If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you recorded your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to select the HD DVR you a single, unified playlist of all your recording capacity. Don't worry about having to...
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... or to confirm the deletion. You can limit access 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 - In order to check the status of the show . Watch Recorded...
... or to confirm the deletion. You can limit access 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 - In order to check the status of the show . Watch Recorded...
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You must have saved on how to connect your DVR to your home network. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for details on your personal computer. ... Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Please visit directv.com/mediashare for this service to work. Once your DVR is connected to your home network. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4...
You must have saved on how to connect your DVR to your home network. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for details on your personal computer. ... Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Please visit directv.com/mediashare for this service to work. Once your DVR is connected to your home network. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4...
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To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to use. Extras 89 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model ... Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of a button. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to Network your HD DVR...
To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to use. Extras 89 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model ... Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of a button. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to Network your HD DVR...
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...Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter This is also where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other A/V equipment such as your DIRECTV Receiver. See Appendix 2, "How to "Reset Remote" which clears the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions ...Receiver Mode". For best results, it is in the left-most position, it controls your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Remote Control When the MODE switch on your remote is helpful to know the model number and brand of your equipment. However, you 'll have the option to Network Your HD DVR...
...Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter This is also where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other A/V equipment such as your DIRECTV Receiver. See Appendix 2, "How to "Reset Remote" which clears the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions ...Receiver Mode". For best results, it is in the left-most position, it controls your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Remote Control When the MODE switch on your remote is helpful to know the model number and brand of your equipment. However, you 'll have the option to Network Your HD DVR...
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... the names of each receiver location. However, you can use this option to set up; Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have a built-in off -air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your HD DVR Receiver. you can use this... screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is getting or to create or...
... the names of each receiver location. However, you can use this option to set up; Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have a built-in off -air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your HD DVR Receiver. you can use this... screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is getting or to create or...
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... acquisition. 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) days after the date of acquisition to receive warranty service. Who is Covered...
... acquisition. 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) days after the date of acquisition to receive warranty service. Who is Covered...
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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...quality. 9. You can use . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Use this connector to add an external hard drive to your HD DVR before connecting anything to Appendix 2 for information on networking options on your receiver. 12. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- Use this combination digital video and audio connector for analog audio out. 6. Your... receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Use this digital audio connection for sound. 8. For future use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white ...
...quality. 9. You can use . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Use this connector to add an external hard drive to your HD DVR before connecting anything to Appendix 2 for information on networking options on your receiver. 12. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- Use this combination digital video and audio connector for analog audio out. 6. Your... receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Use this digital audio connection for sound. 8. For future use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white ...
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... you already connect to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD 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...
... you already connect to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD 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...
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.... The Internet Connection Kit connects to a coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your HD DVR, 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... installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist...
.... The Internet Connection Kit connects to a coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your HD DVR, 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... installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist...
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Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 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 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 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 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 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 back of your router.
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... device for your home network before beginning to network your receiver can access the Internet. Ethernet cable plugs into an electrical outlet. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver DVR Receiver Step 1: Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet ...cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable ...
... device for your home network before beginning to network your receiver can access the Internet. Ethernet cable plugs into an electrical outlet. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver DVR Receiver Step 1: Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet ...cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable ...