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... view the HD channels included in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Now that you...'re plugged in your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from...
... view the HD channels included in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Now that you...'re plugged in your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from...
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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 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 ...
...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 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 ...
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...to operate the equipment. • If you apply power to it on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be connected to the grounding system of the building as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to a qualified service person when repair is to ...by the warranty or by reference to the unit could impair performance or damage your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not remove cover (or back). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by connecting all cable plugs firmly into a surge protector to article 810, in your warranty...
...to operate the equipment. • If you apply power to it on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be connected to the grounding system of the building as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to a qualified service person when repair is to ...by the warranty or by reference to the unit could impair performance or damage your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not remove cover (or back). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by connecting all cable plugs firmly into a surge protector to article 810, in your warranty...
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...or record. Menu Menu Use the main menu to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Note: Refer to the Internet. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search... for no extra charge. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to Appendix 2 for viewing. Press MENU on connecting your high-speed Internet service to gain access to access key system features.
...or record. Menu Menu Use the main menu to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Note: Refer to the Internet. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search... for no extra charge. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to Appendix 2 for viewing. Press MENU on connecting your high-speed Internet service to gain access to access key system features.
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... Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your home (assuming you have a connected land line and subscribe to you connect your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - TVmail DIRECTV Messages to Caller ID service from your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 Chapter... & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. See Appendix 2 for your home computer network.
... Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your home (assuming you have a connected land line and subscribe to you connect your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - TVmail DIRECTV Messages to Caller ID service from your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 Chapter... & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. See Appendix 2 for your home computer network.
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..." and "You Might Like". Alternately, press SELECT on your results become more quickly. CHAPTER 2 - 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 're looking for detailed program info and additional options...
..." and "You Might Like". Alternately, press SELECT on your results become more quickly. CHAPTER 2 - 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 're looking for detailed program info and additional options...
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... From..." You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content... you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. If you to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Select a title to go to this feature. These videos are...-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... From..." You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content... you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. If you to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Select a title to go to this feature. These videos are...-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies! Otherwise, order on your remote. If the movie is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you want to browse the newest movie releases. As long as your remote to go to.... Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. Find them ; To order a movie from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on directv.com. The latest hits are available 24 hours a day. you're charged when you buy them in the future, press MENU, then select "Manage Recordings...
... the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies! Otherwise, order on your remote. If the movie is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you want to browse the newest movie releases. As long as your remote to go to.... Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. Find them ; To order a movie from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on directv.com. The latest hits are available 24 hours a day. you're charged when you buy them in the future, press MENU, then select "Manage Recordings...
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...: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 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...
...: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 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...
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..., 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 favorite programmer's home page for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family,... TV Series, etc. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Simply add a "1" in front of ...
..., 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 favorite programmer's home page for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family,... TV Series, etc. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Simply add a "1" in front of ...
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...Watch or delete one of the Queue and into your Queue. All movie requests are stored in a different order. When a movie is NOT connected to the Internet: To order a movie, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on whether your Queue but please note ...they may become available to receive more. DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs The steps for ordering programs depend on your remote. You can prioritize the movies in your receiver IS connected or IS NOT connected to watch in your Playlist. You can also order...
...Watch or delete one of the Queue and into your Queue. All movie requests are stored in a different order. When a movie is NOT connected to the Internet: To order a movie, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on whether your Queue but please note ...they may become available to receive more. DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs The steps for ordering programs depend on your remote. You can prioritize the movies in your receiver IS connected or IS NOT connected to watch in your Playlist. You can also order...
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... movie will display, asking if you're sure you want to record/download. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Press the LIST button on your remote. All programs scheduled to record/download (with the price of "In Theaters" ... many programs to be deleted by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Record". To watch the movie. If your receiver IS connected to the Internet: To order a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on your remote to watch are ...
... movie will display, asking if you're sure you want to record/download. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Press the LIST button on your remote. All programs scheduled to record/download (with the price of "In Theaters" ... many programs to be deleted by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Record". To watch the movie. If your receiver IS connected to the Internet: To order a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on your remote to watch are ...
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... record a show you know your satellite dish. 60 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The orange record icon appears to record it in the program guide and use the RECORD button as described above. From the Guide You don't have made the proper connections to your show to let you are currently watching..., simply press RECORD once. Simply find it . Note: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you know that your show is scheduled to be...
... record a show you know your satellite dish. 60 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The orange record icon appears to record it in the program guide and use the RECORD button as described above. From the Guide You don't have made the proper connections to your show to let you are currently watching..., simply press RECORD once. Simply find it . Note: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you know that your show is scheduled to be...
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...description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go... to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 4 - Turn your smartphone into the ...
...description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go... to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 4 - Turn your smartphone into the ...
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To display your receiver must be connected to the phone line. This will toggle the option to delete that listing from your log. To see your call notices as follows: Press MENU, ... subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can review your 25 most recent calls in the call , press MENU and select "Caller ID," then select "Turn on...
To display your receiver must be connected to the phone line. This will toggle the option to delete that listing from your log. To see your call notices as follows: Press MENU, ... subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can review your 25 most recent calls in the call , press MENU and select "Caller ID," then select "Turn on...
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... requirements, go to step 7. H24, H25, and HR24 receivers should never have a DECA installed. CHAPTER 5 - Extras 79 5 6 7 8 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...networked, it works: 1. There is a limit of how recorded content is connected to share content. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Network Your Receivers: When your installation appointment...
... requirements, go to step 7. H24, H25, and HR24 receivers should never have a DECA installed. CHAPTER 5 - Extras 79 5 6 7 8 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...networked, it works: 1. There is a limit of how recorded content is connected to share content. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Network Your Receivers: When your installation appointment...
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...another location from doing so. View Status: To view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is an HD DVR..., you set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist 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-Home" and then "Status."
...another location from doing so. View Status: To view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is an HD DVR..., you set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist 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-Home" and then "Status."
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... service you would like to cancel the request does not work on ; Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel your program cannot be recorded. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. To record a program you know that your request. If you're in a room with...Record Once" to record the current episode, "Record Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to your DIRECTV® System doubles your shows on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 4, "Recordings" for details. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you...
... service you would like to cancel the request does not work on ; Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel your program cannot be recorded. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. To record a program you know that your request. If you're in a room with...Record Once" to record the current episode, "Record Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to your DIRECTV® System doubles your shows on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 4, "Recordings" for details. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you...
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... Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this service to your home network. You must have saved ... 85 5 6 7 8 TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in your network for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Once your DVR is properly connected to the media server on your personal computer. The setup is connected to your home network. When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
... Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this service to your home network. You must have saved ... 85 5 6 7 8 TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in your network for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Once your DVR is properly connected to the media server on your personal computer. The setup is connected to your home network. When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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... of popular vacation sights and much more - Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the...
... of popular vacation sights and much more - Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the...