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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 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, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... not professionally installed or you 're ready to the DIRECTV Family! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in order to use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Now that you step by step through everything from...
... not professionally installed or you 're ready to the DIRECTV Family! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in order to use to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Now that you step by step through everything from...
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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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... you 've recorded that are ready for instructions on your high-speed Internet service to gain access to the Internet. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no extra charge. Menu Menu Use the main menu to watch or record. Note: Refer to ... High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go away. Press MENU on connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
... you 've recorded that are ready for instructions on your high-speed Internet service to gain access to the Internet. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no extra charge. Menu Menu Use the main menu to watch or record. Note: Refer to ... High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go away. Press MENU on connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
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...view recording history and change recording defaults. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ...ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 31 Parental, Fav's & Setup...
...view recording history and change recording defaults. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ...ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 31 Parental, Fav's & Setup...
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but with related or similar themes. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to record. CHAPTER 2 - we anticipate what you are similar to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as ...
but with related or similar themes. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to record. CHAPTER 2 - we anticipate what you are similar to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as ...
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.... 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 These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube, a list of ... similar videos, "More From..." If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR control buttons allow you to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved).
.... 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 These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube, a list of ... similar videos, "More From..." If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR control buttons allow you to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved).
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...™ & 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 available for purchase as well as thousands of movies and ...
...™ & 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 available for purchase as well as thousands of movies and ...
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... 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 Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service... with a connection speed of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Simply add a "1" in front of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or...
... 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 Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service... with a connection speed of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Simply add a "1" in front of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or...
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DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Press the DOWN arrow again and tune to 90 minutes...arrow on two channels. Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter If you pause or rewind a program. Your HD DVR stores up to the second program. 3. A message displays confirming DoublePlay has started. 2. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on the original channel is cleared.
DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Press the DOWN arrow again and tune to 90 minutes...arrow on two channels. Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter If you pause or rewind a program. Your HD DVR stores up to the second program. 3. A message displays confirming DoublePlay has started. 2. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on the original channel is cleared.
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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 share content. 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...
... 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 share content. 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...
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... (Den and Kitchen) won't be able to delete a program (recorded in your Kitchen. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." CHAPTER 5 - You can change...
... (Den and Kitchen) won't be able to delete a program (recorded in your Kitchen. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." CHAPTER 5 - You can change...
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...button twice to record a series or pressing it three times to your DIRECTV® System doubles your recordings on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To record a program you know that your request. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel the request does not work on ; See Chapter 4, "...Recordings" for details. If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the Guide, press the orange REC (record) button. To record a show you a single, ...
...button twice to record a series or pressing it three times to your DIRECTV® System doubles your recordings on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To record a program you know that your request. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel the request does not work on ; See Chapter 4, "...Recordings" for details. If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in the Guide, press the orange REC (record) button. To record a show you a single, ...
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.... Note: Only two locations can select "Resume" to programs with Parental Controls. The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to change the priority of scheduled recordings on the remote control or press... recorded the show and press the 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! See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for options. 7.
.... Note: Only two locations can select "Resume" to programs with Parental Controls. The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to change the priority of scheduled recordings on the remote control or press... recorded the show and press the 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! See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for options. 7.
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... connected to work. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Once your DVR is similar to your home network. When selected, the...
... connected to work. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Once your DVR is similar to your home network. When selected, the...
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To enjoy TV Apps, your HD DVR for instructions. See Appendix 2: How to Network your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. Note: This feature is not available on ... control to launch TV Apps. Whenever you want to access your computer, at the press of what you want. 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 online...
To enjoy TV Apps, your HD DVR for instructions. See Appendix 2: How to Network your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. Note: This feature is not available on ... control to launch TV Apps. Whenever you want to access your computer, at the press of what you want. 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 online...
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..., it controls your remote to control other A/V equipment such as your DVR to the Internet. However, you 'll have the option to Network Your HD DVR" for details. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your DIRECTV Receiver. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control your TV or other equipment such as , a DVD player or surround sound system. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode".
..., it controls your remote to control other A/V equipment such as your DVR to the Internet. However, you 'll have the option to Network Your HD DVR" for details. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your DIRECTV Receiver. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control your TV or other equipment such as , a DVD player or surround sound system. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode".
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...be used by installers when your system is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Not all HD DVR's have an off -air antenna in Chapter 5. However, you can use this screen to view the satellite signal ...strength your receiver is initially set or change the names of each receiver location. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you ...
...be used by installers when your system is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. Not all HD DVR's have an off -air antenna in Chapter 5. However, you can use this screen to view the satellite signal ...strength your receiver is initially set or change the names of each receiver location. Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you ...
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... on the original product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also expires. 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 period of ninety (90) days...
... on the original product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also expires. 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 period of ninety (90) days...