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DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV PLUS® DVR DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR
DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV PLUS® DVR DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR
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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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...DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. 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.... For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally ...
...DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. 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.... For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally ...
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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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... has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. 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. 12... 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 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the product: This symbol indicates that there are provided for long...
... has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. 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. 12... 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 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the product: This symbol indicates that there are provided for long...
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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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep 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 reprogram the remote for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then...POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn a single component on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your ...
...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 reprogram the remote for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then...POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn a single component on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your ...
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...fast-forward at increasing speeds. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you 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 currently on screen. Press multiple times ... of 30 seconds. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Holding down REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video...
...fast-forward at increasing speeds. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you 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 currently on screen. Press multiple times ... of 30 seconds. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Holding down REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video...
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... or back. The white line shows where you are viewing. 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...
... or back. The white line shows where you are viewing. 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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...between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you can back...to the beginning (up to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in...the live buffer. This "live TV until you pause or rewind a program. 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...
...between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you can back...to the beginning (up to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in...the live buffer. This "live TV until you pause or rewind a program. 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...
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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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...go directly there. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide that lets you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. See "Filtering the Guide" 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 shortcuts (use the ARROW buttons to come...
...go directly there. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide that lets you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. See "Filtering the Guide" 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 shortcuts (use the ARROW buttons to come...
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... home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. If you 're watching. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to make that setting. For a list of...list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. To find them, look for ESPN 3D. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the channel...
... home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. If you 're watching. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to make that setting. For a list of...list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. To find them, look for ESPN 3D. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the channel...
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..., horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. Press the ACTIVE button on your remote to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to interact when the yellow highlight box appears.
..., horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. Press the ACTIVE button on your remote to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to interact when the yellow highlight box appears.
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... guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to see a complete listing of channels you to modify the channels in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE "Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get... View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of show you want, to display "Guide Options." Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of shows in your custom list.
... guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to see a complete listing of channels you to modify the channels in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE "Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get... View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of show you want, to display "Guide Options." Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of shows in your custom list.
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... Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. 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...
... Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. 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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DIRECTV sends messages to see your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to you for quick access to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to see your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to your receiver. ...have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE We also notify you of the program. Info Select "Info" to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five ...
DIRECTV sends messages to see your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to you for quick access to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to see your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to your receiver. ...have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE We also notify you of the program. Info Select "Info" to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five ...
