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When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your 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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your 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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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... Now that you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you 're plugged in order use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your... favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee...
... Now that you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you 're plugged in order use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your... favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee...
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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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... access to the Internet. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows...
... access to the Internet. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows...
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... for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording...
... for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording...
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... and press SELECT. The first three results are : Movie, Show, Person, Channel #, Category , Keyword or YouTube. Channels & Program Info 33 8 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 may want to try to get you with a short description of the...
... and press SELECT. The first three results are : Movie, Show, Person, Channel #, Category , Keyword or YouTube. Channels & Program Info 33 8 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 may want to try to get you with a short description of the...
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Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How ... list will be saved). These videos are streamed to this feature. You may use Parental Controls to limit access to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Select a title to go to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your...
Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How ... list will be saved). These videos are streamed to this feature. You may use Parental Controls to limit access to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Select a title to go to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your...
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... 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 TV shows that can also tune directly to your remote control. CHAPTER 3 - DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per...
... 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 TV shows that can also tune directly to your remote control. CHAPTER 3 - DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per...
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...to the Internet. Note: 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). VIEWER'S TIP: You ...can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. For example, A&E is channel 1265. Browse the listings by category ...
...to the Internet. Note: 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). VIEWER'S TIP: You ...can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. For example, A&E is channel 1265. Browse the listings by category ...
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Your HD DVR stores up to switch back and forth between...DOWN arrow to 90 minutes of non-use. 1. You can easily switch between the two programs. 4. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. While watching one program press the DOWN arrow...CHAPTER 5 - Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Watching Program 1 Note: You...
Your HD DVR stores up to switch back and forth between...DOWN arrow to 90 minutes of non-use. 1. You can easily switch between the two programs. 4. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. While watching one program press the DOWN arrow...CHAPTER 5 - Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Watching Program 1 Note: You...
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... HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it works: 1. 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's like having a DVR in another room. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR...
... HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it works: 1. 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's like having a DVR in another room. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR...
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...) won't be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. You can change sharing options at any time. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set Share Playlist to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Press ... other receivers. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole...
...) won't be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. You can change sharing options at any time. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set Share Playlist to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Press ... other receivers. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole...
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If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you 're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in the Guide, press ...twice to record a series or pressing it three times to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel the request does not work on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If your shows on screen asking you to cancel your ...
If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you 're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in the Guide, press ...twice to record a series or pressing it three times to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel the request does not work on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If your shows on screen asking you to cancel your ...
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... buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD, ADVANCE, etc... 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 a DVR! Highlight a show . To delete a program from your recorded show and press SELECT to programs with...
... buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD, ADVANCE, etc... 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 a DVR! Highlight a show . To delete a program from your recorded show and press SELECT to programs with...
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...CHAPTER 5 - Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). You must have saved on your home network, a new item will display. See Appendix 2 for details on how to connect your DVR to your network for this service to ...menu item, only shown when your DVR is connected to your personal computer. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your ...
...CHAPTER 5 - Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). You must have saved on your home network, a new item will display. See Appendix 2 for details on how to connect your DVR to your network for this service to ...menu item, only shown when your DVR is connected to your personal computer. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your ...
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...Definition 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 the top of popular vacation sights and much more - Whenever you want to access your HD DVR for instructions. ...To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network your TV Apps,...
...Definition 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 the top of popular vacation sights and much more - Whenever you want to access your HD DVR for instructions. ...To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network your TV Apps,...
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... to set your remote to control your DIRECTV Receiver. For best results, it controls your TV or other equipment such as , a DVD player or surround sound system. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Remote Control When the MODE switch on your DVR to "Reset Remote" which clears the ... your remote is also where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to Network Your HD DVR" for details. However, you 'll have the option to the Internet. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Settings 103 8 7 6 ...
... to set your remote to control your DIRECTV Receiver. For best results, it controls your TV or other equipment such as , a DVD player or surround sound system. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Remote Control When the MODE switch on your DVR to "Reset Remote" which clears the ... your remote is also where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to Network Your HD DVR" for details. However, you 'll have the option to the Internet. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Settings 103 8 7 6 ...
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... off -air antenna in the Guide. 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 receiver is initially set or change your DVR Playlist Sharing preferences or to create or change the names of...be used by installers when your system is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in off-air tuner. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display ...
... off -air antenna in the Guide. 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 receiver is initially set or change your DVR Playlist Sharing preferences or to create or change the names of...be used by installers when your system is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in off-air tuner. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display ...
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...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... proof of shipping to and from the date of acquisition, you paid for the product or the current retail price of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus® DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) if it becomes...
...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... proof of shipping to and from the date of acquisition, you paid for the product or the current retail price of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus® DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) if it becomes...