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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. 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving 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. 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. 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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... music plus an extensive selection of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • ...You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Now that ...
... music plus an extensive selection of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • ...You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Now that ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Adult Channels 46 Channel Blocks 46 Spending Limits 47 Viewing Hours 47 Favorite Channels 48 CHAPTER 3: DIRECTV CINEMA™ & PAY PER VIEW DIRECTV CINEMA 50 New Movie Releases 52 All Movies & Shows 53 Showroom 53 Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs 54 Pay Per View Events 57 CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS Recording a Single Show 60 Recording a Series...
... Adult Channels 46 Channel Blocks 46 Spending Limits 47 Viewing Hours 47 Favorite Channels 48 CHAPTER 3: DIRECTV CINEMA™ & PAY PER VIEW DIRECTV CINEMA 50 New Movie Releases 52 All Movies & Shows 53 Showroom 53 Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs 54 Pay Per View Events 57 CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS Recording a Single Show 60 Recording a Series...
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... 70 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 Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio...
... 70 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 Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio...
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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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... the product: This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment. Install in any ventilation openings. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
... the product: This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment. Install in any ventilation openings. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
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...be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - If you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty ...The identification sticker can cause shock when receiver is danger of the 2005 National Electrical Code. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector to articles 810 and 820 of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by inserting all the...
...be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - If you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty ...The identification sticker can cause shock when receiver is danger of the 2005 National Electrical Code. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector to articles 810 and 820 of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by inserting all the...
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Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. 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.
Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. 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.
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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 CHAPTER 1 -
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... light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn a single component on... or off together. If you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Simply ...
... light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn a single component on... or off together. If you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Simply ...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Your Remote Control Navigation and Destination Buttons The buttons in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press the GUIDE button to go to the... on the remote are special shortcuts that change function depending on any show . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to move through...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Your Remote Control Navigation and Destination Buttons The buttons in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press the GUIDE button to go to the... on the remote are special shortcuts that change function depending on any show . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to move through...
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... REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. Hold down for slow motion. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs...
... REPLAY jumps to the end of the program. Hold down for slow motion. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs...
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The white line shows where you are in time 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 show where you are in the program and how far you can go . 12:00p Football 12:09p 12:30p The Progress Bar 3 4 5 6 7 If you press the RECORD button during a live programs, the progress bar is green and the time shown is the time of the green bar shows how far back in the program you can go. Using Your Remote Control 17 ...
The white line shows where you are in time 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 show where you are in the program and how far you can go . 12:00p Football 12:09p 12:30p The Progress Bar 3 4 5 6 7 If you press the RECORD button during a live programs, the progress bar is green and the time shown is the time of the green bar shows how far back in the program you can go. Using Your Remote Control 17 ...
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... change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to flip between them. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to go . Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you can go back...
... change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to flip between them. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to go . Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you can go back...
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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 CHAPTER 2 -
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Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of your guide to go directly there. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in this chapter for ... at the bottom of programming information for you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. use the CHAN/PAGE button to 14 days of the screen for details. If you press GUIDE twice...
Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of your guide to go directly there. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in this chapter for ... at the bottom of programming information for you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. use the CHAN/PAGE button to 14 days of the screen for details. If you press GUIDE twice...
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... a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". STZHD or CNNHD) in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in the channel column of the guide... and also look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. For a list of 3D programs will display. To find them, ...
... a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". STZHD or CNNHD) in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in the channel column of the guide... and also look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. For a list of 3D programs will display. To find them, ...
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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 hear the audio associated with a qualifying programming...
... 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 hear the audio associated with a qualifying programming...