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... step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 We'll take you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Welcome! Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR.
... step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 We'll take you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Welcome! Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR.
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... Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index ...
... Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index ...
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...list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your DVR control buttons allow you to the Info screen. You may use Parental Controls to limit... access to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". for additional videos from the ...
...list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your DVR control buttons allow you to the Info screen. You may use Parental Controls to limit... access to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". for additional videos from the ...
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... & Shows (Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 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...
... & Shows (Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 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...
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... is shared by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it works: 1. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your household, skip 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 H25, H24, HR24, H21 with DECA...
... is shared by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it works: 1. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your household, skip 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 H25, H24, HR24, H21 with DECA...
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... the Den is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. 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 your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status...
... the Den is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. 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 your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status...
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... Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. 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 did before. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel your recording capacity. Record Programs: If you're in...
... Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. 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 did before. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel your recording capacity. Record Programs: If you're in...
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... MENU, select "Manage Recordings" for details. Highlight a show . You can access a recorded program at each receiver. 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 available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - In order to check the status of...
... MENU, select "Manage Recordings" for details. Highlight a show . You can access a recorded program at each receiver. 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 available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - In order to check the status of...
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...8 Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. The setup is connected to your home network. Please visit directv.com/mediashare for details on how to connect your DVR to your... network, a new item will display. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Music, Photos & More (High-Definition DVRs) Music, Photos and More "Music, Photos & More" is...
...8 Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. The setup is connected to your home network. Please visit directv.com/mediashare for details on how to connect your DVR to your... network, a new item will display. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Music, Photos & More (High-Definition DVRs) Music, Photos and More "Music, Photos & More" is...
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... scores, check your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation sights and much more - How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - without missing a second of what you're watching, all at the top of a button. To ... Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store 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 access your HD DVR for instructions. Note: This feature is not available on model...
... scores, check your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation sights and much more - How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - without missing a second of what you're watching, all at the top of a button. To ... Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store 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 access your HD DVR for instructions. Note: This feature is not available on model...
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... and TV modes. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. Remote Control When the MODE switch on... your remote is in the left-most position, it is also where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to Network Your HD DVR" for details. This is helpful...
... and TV modes. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. Remote Control When the MODE switch on... your remote is in the left-most position, it is also where you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to Network Your HD DVR" for details. This is helpful...
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.... However, you should not have to use this option to set up; Not all HD DVR's have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your HD DVR Receiver. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Satellite (or Sat...
.... However, you should not have to use this option to set up; Not all HD DVR's have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your HD DVR Receiver. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Satellite (or Sat...
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...acquisition to and from the date of acquisition, you acquire the product. 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 comparable product ...? After ninety (90) days from the location designated by DIRECTV. 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...
...acquisition to and from the date of acquisition, you acquire the product. 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 comparable product ...? After ninety (90) days from the location designated by DIRECTV. 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...
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You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control.
You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control.
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... audio connector for the best picture quality. 9. SATA - SATELLITE IN 2 - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. POWER - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Use this digital audio connection for sound. 7. Use this connector to add an external hard drive to... video cables (green, blue, red) and use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. Connect the second line from your HD DVR before connecting anything to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 5. Use this block to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if...
... audio connector for the best picture quality. 9. SATA - SATELLITE IN 2 - USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 11. POWER - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Use this digital audio connection for sound. 7. Use this connector to add an external hard drive to... video cables (green, blue, red) and use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. Connect the second line from your HD DVR before connecting anything to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 5. Use this block to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if...
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... must run cables from a network router to your DVR to connect your DIRECTV HD DVR. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum...
... must run cables from a network router to your DVR to connect your DIRECTV HD DVR. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum...
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Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are ...coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your HD DVR, you have DECA Connected Home Adapters connected to your home router to provide home network and Internet connectivity to all of a Broadband DECA similar to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; If you must use a professionally installed ...
Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are ...coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your HD DVR, you have DECA Connected Home Adapters connected to your home router to provide home network and Internet connectivity to all of a Broadband DECA similar to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; If you must use a professionally installed ...
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 -
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 -
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... an Ethernet port to connect to a media device. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD DVR] A wireless router (in place of the wireless adapter. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver DVR Receiver Step 1: Connect your wireless adapter into DVR Receiver 160 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on...
... an Ethernet port to connect to a media device. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD DVR] A wireless router (in place of the wireless adapter. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver DVR Receiver Step 1: Connect your wireless adapter into DVR Receiver 160 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on...