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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. 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. 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.
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... models of the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs. This...
... models of the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs. This...
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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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... gain access to the Internet. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT... make it go away. My Playlist Displays the shows you to access key system features. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
... gain access to the Internet. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT... make it go away. My Playlist Displays the shows you to access key system features. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
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... optional menu item that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental...
... optional menu item that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental...
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... for a list of shows that worked on a highlighted listing for detailed program info and additional options. 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 what you with the actors, directors, producers, composers, etc. Cast & Crew provides...
... for a list of shows that worked on a highlighted listing for detailed program info and additional options. 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 what you with the actors, directors, producers, composers, etc. Cast & Crew provides...
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...user and "Flag Video" to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to report a video for similar videos, "More From......" These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Your DVR control buttons allow you to...
...user and "Flag Video" to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to report a video for similar videos, "More From......" These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Your DVR control buttons allow you to...
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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. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View...
... 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. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View...
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... Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet. Please refer to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with ...TIP: You can also check out your favorite programmer's home page for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. The homepage is on channel 265. CHAPTER 3 -
... Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet. Please refer to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with ...TIP: You can also check out your favorite programmer's home page for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. The homepage is on channel 265. CHAPTER 3 -
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A message displays confirming DoublePlay has started. 2. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. DoublePlay expires after two hours of non-use the DOWN arrow to 90 minutes ... tune to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion on the original channel is cleared. Your HD DVR stores up to switch back and forth between two programs on two channels. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Watching Program...
A message displays confirming DoublePlay has started. 2. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. DoublePlay expires after two hours of non-use the DOWN arrow to 90 minutes ... tune to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion on the original channel is cleared. Your HD DVR stores up to switch back and forth between two programs on two channels. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Watching Program...
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... even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. To learn more about upgrade and eligibility requirements, go to step 7. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models...
... even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. To learn more about upgrade and eligibility requirements, go to step 7. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models...
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...then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded ... as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den) from the Master Bedroom or...
...then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded ... as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den) from the Master Bedroom or...
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You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the same way you did before. If your shows on. If you're in the Guide, ...on screen asking you to select the HD DVR you 're currently watching or to cancel your recording capacity. See Chapter 4, "Recordings" for details. Don't worry about having to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you recorded your recording (requested ...
You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the same way you did before. If your shows on. If you're in the Guide, ...on screen asking you to select the HD DVR you 're currently watching or to cancel your recording capacity. See Chapter 4, "Recordings" for details. Don't worry about having to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you recorded your recording (requested ...
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..., a message will display explaining that recorded the show . Channels & Program Info 83 The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you left off. while watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. You'll then be asked ...RED button. 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! Your parental control settings restrict access to play. You can limit access...
..., a message will display explaining that recorded the show . Channels & Program Info 83 The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you left off. while watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. You'll then be asked ...RED button. 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! Your parental control settings restrict access to play. You can limit access...
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...More "Music, Photos & More" is an optional menu item, only shown when your DVR is similar to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your personal computer. You must have saved on your home network... on how to connect your DVR to work. Once your DVR is properly connected to your home network, a new item will display. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in your home network. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). CHAPTER 5 ...
...More "Music, Photos & More" is an optional menu item, only shown when your DVR is similar to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your personal computer. You must have saved on your home network... on how to connect your DVR to work. Once your DVR is properly connected to your home network, a new item will display. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in your home network. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). CHAPTER 5 ...
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...remote control to the Internet. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want to use. without missing a ... FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. See Appendix 2: How to access your HD DVR for instructions. Extras 89 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Whenever you want ...
...remote control to the Internet. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want to use. without missing a ... FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. See Appendix 2: How to access your HD DVR for instructions. Extras 89 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Whenever you want ...
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... left-most position, it is helpful to know the model number and brand of your DVR to the Internet. For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. See Appendix 2, "How to Network Your HD DVR" for details. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "...other A/V equipment such as your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your equipment.
... left-most position, it is helpful to know the model number and brand of your DVR to the Internet. For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. See Appendix 2, "How to Network Your HD DVR" for details. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "...other A/V equipment such as your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your equipment.
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup CHAPTER 6 - High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Not all HD DVR's have an off -air antenna in Chapter 5. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is getting or...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup CHAPTER 6 - High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Not all HD DVR's have an off -air antenna in Chapter 5. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is getting or...
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...LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 126 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at the option of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus® DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or ...of acquisition to you pay for the replacement of 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...
...LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 126 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at the option of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV Plus® DVR will be repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or ...of acquisition to you pay for the replacement of 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...