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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 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. 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.
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...the POWER button to recording your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to... the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in order use to view the HD channels included in order to be able to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately...
...the POWER button to recording your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to... the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in order use to view the HD channels included in order to be able to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately...
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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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... instructions. 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 The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in accordance with one wider than the other apparatus (...If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates...
... instructions. 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 The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in accordance with one wider than the other apparatus (...If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates...
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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 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. Model No. * Serial No.
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 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. Model No. * Serial No.
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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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...or surround sound system). These two buttons turn your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the light flashes several times for a new... that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA... at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
...or surround sound system). These two buttons turn your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the light flashes several times for a new... that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA... at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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...recorded or live -stored video. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in recorded or live TV. Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the ... starts playing from that point. They can also be used along with the mode switch to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you to normal play returns to record programs in...
...recorded or live -stored video. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in recorded or live TV. Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the ... starts playing from that point. They can also be used along with the mode switch to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you to normal play returns to record programs in...
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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 day. The white line shows where you can go . Using Your Remote Control 17 For ...
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 day. The white line shows where you can go . Using Your Remote Control 17 For ...
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Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to the ...fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Note: You cannot fast forward during a show to toggle between them. 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. If you start watching a program late, ...in time you can record them both and then use the PREV(ious) button on either channel you can go. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to the ...fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Note: You cannot fast forward during a show to toggle between them. 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. If you start watching a program late, ...in time you can record them both and then use the PREV(ious) button on either channel you can go. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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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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... later in this chapter for you filter the guide. You can navigate in the channel number to hide these channels. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. The guide holds up to 14 days of the screen for shortcuts (use the ARROW buttons to display the... press GUIDE twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to move ahead in the guide that lets you . Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. use the RED button to scroll a whole page up /down ; See ...
... later in this chapter for you filter the guide. You can navigate in the channel number to hide these channels. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. The guide holds up to 14 days of the screen for shortcuts (use the ARROW buttons to display the... press GUIDE twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to move ahead in the guide that lets you . Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. use the RED button to scroll a whole page up /down ; See ...
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... programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go... & Program Info 21 Just hook up your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - STZHD or CNNHD) in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels...
... programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go... & Program Info 21 Just hook up your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - STZHD or CNNHD) in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels...
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... highlight box around using the direction arrows on one screen. If you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press the ACTIVE button on screen. To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you can type in the...
... highlight box around using the direction arrows on one screen. If you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press the ACTIVE button on screen. To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you can type in the...
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... that match your programming package. The "Edit Settings" option allows you have defined. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of shows in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Pay Per View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of show you want, to display "Guide Options."
... that match your programming package. The "Edit Settings" option allows you have defined. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of shows in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Pay Per View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of show you want, to display "Guide Options."
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... an option, then press SELECT. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 25 Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the...
... an option, then press SELECT. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 25 Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the...
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TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you of the program. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your remote to read a brief description of software changes and new features ...channels you 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 When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Info Select "Info" to display the TV...
TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you of the program. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your remote to read a brief description of software changes and new features ...channels you 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 When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Info Select "Info" to display the TV...