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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...
...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...
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... piece of the remote flashes. If the light flashes several times for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that is in the left-most position to control your TV. The mode switch must always be... Mode Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to reprogram the remote for just one press, it off or on or...
... piece of the remote flashes. If the light flashes several times for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that is in the left-most position to control your TV. The mode switch must always be... Mode Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to reprogram the remote for just one press, it off or on or...
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... the channel call sign (i.e. Channels & Program Info 21 HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your... Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on how to make you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup...
... the channel call sign (i.e. Channels & Program Info 21 HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your... Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on how to make you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup...
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... have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for ...instructions on How to your home computer network. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD ...
... have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for ...instructions on How to your home computer network. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD ...
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...what, and requires a passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll see the current status, showing any restrictions. Whether it's for mature content, spending amounts, or even the number of... hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted programming. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". On High-Definition DVRs you want them for all categories.
...what, and requires a passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll see the current status, showing any restrictions. Whether it's for mature content, spending amounts, or even the number of... hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted programming. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". On High-Definition DVRs you want them for all categories.
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Rating Limits (or Ratings) Set rating limits for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You must be the registered account holder and have your remote to switch between tabs. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" ...and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your account number. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." From the left menu, select "Rating Limits" then select either "Movies", "TV" or "Other". There is blocked. To temporarily unlock a particular...
Rating Limits (or Ratings) Set rating limits for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You must be the registered account holder and have your remote to switch between tabs. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" ...and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your account number. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." From the left menu, select "Rating Limits" then select either "Movies", "TV" or "Other". There is blocked. To temporarily unlock a particular...
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... Create lists of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in your DIRECTV programming package. You can also choose "Channels I Get" to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Use your list to displaying all... other channels in the guide. If you are in the guide, select "Change favorites list", and select "All Channels". 48 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The name ...
... Create lists of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in your DIRECTV programming package. You can also choose "Channels I Get" to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Use your list to displaying all... other channels in the guide. If you are in the guide, select "Change favorites list", and select "All Channels". 48 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The name ...
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... 'll easily associate with the room or it as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the...
... 'll easily associate with the room or it as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the...
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...-DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. This screen indicates if...
...-DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. This screen indicates if...
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... connected to the media server on your home network, a new item will display. See Appendix 2 for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Once your DVR is connected to your home network. The setup is similar to your personal computer. When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future. Compatible models include the...
... connected to the media server on your home network, a new item will display. See Appendix 2 for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Once your DVR is connected to your home network. The setup is similar to your personal computer. When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future. Compatible models include the...
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SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 92 CONNECTIONS 93 SYSTEM SETUP 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 Remote Control 103 Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 91 CHAPTER 6 -
SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 92 CONNECTIONS 93 SYSTEM SETUP 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 Remote Control 103 Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 91 CHAPTER 6 -
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...to: 1. The first screen will allow you and subscribe to DIRECTV service. 92 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had ...to reset your receiver for any reason, you prefer and press SELECT. 4. Have on the remote control, move to DIRECTV, which is activate your DIRECTV Service. The receiver ...
...to: 1. The first screen will allow you and subscribe to DIRECTV service. 92 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had ...to reset your receiver for any reason, you prefer and press SELECT. 4. Have on the remote control, move to DIRECTV, which is activate your DIRECTV Service. The receiver ...
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If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to order. Due to restrictions imposed by copyright holders, certain programming may include content protection measures that may restrict ... to a digital PBX phone system - Always match the color of the plug to the same color of phone jack). Do not connect your setup. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Your Phone Connection Connecting your receiver to a land-based telephone line saves ...
If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to order. Due to restrictions imposed by copyright holders, certain programming may include content protection measures that may restrict ... to a digital PBX phone system - Always match the color of the plug to the same color of phone jack). Do not connect your setup. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Your Phone Connection Connecting your receiver to a land-based telephone line saves ...
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... "Run System Test" to review or change your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Settings 97 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Note: Running the System Test will interfere ...with live TV and any current recordings. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Go to System Setup to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review your...
... "Run System Test" to review or change your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Settings 97 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Note: Running the System Test will interfere ...with live TV and any current recordings. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Go to System Setup to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review your...
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... button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD Receivers ONLY): Turn "On" or "Off" helpful tips that display on or off. Banner... the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock".
... button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD Receivers ONLY): Turn "On" or "Off" helpful tips that display on or off. Banner... the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock".
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... chapter. This option is also available on Standard-Definition Receivers) to set your TV. Settings 99 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup CHAPTER 6 - TV Ratio Standard-Definition DVRs On SD Receivers, select the "TV Ratio" tab to set the "aspect ratio" of captions.
... chapter. This option is also available on Standard-Definition Receivers) to set your TV. Settings 99 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup CHAPTER 6 - TV Ratio Standard-Definition DVRs On SD Receivers, select the "TV Ratio" tab to set the "aspect ratio" of captions.
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... options include: Language: Select your audio settings. For Standard-Definition Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. 100...
... options include: Language: Select your audio settings. For Standard-Definition Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. 100...
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... High-Definition DVRs Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". Native: You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Because of this, the default setting is ON, your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". If the...
... High-Definition DVRs Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". Native: You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Because of this, the default setting is ON, your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". If the...
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System Setup High-Definition DVRs Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you select a resolution your TV supports, check the user's guide that remains. If your HDTV ... that came with your TV. TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 102 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To find the resolutions your TV doesn't support, the receiver will automatically size the picture. Bar Color: Select the Bar Color...
System Setup High-Definition DVRs Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you select a resolution your TV supports, check the user's guide that remains. If your HDTV ... that came with your TV. TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 102 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To find the resolutions your TV doesn't support, the receiver will automatically size the picture. Bar Color: Select the Bar Color...
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... for details. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". This is helpful to know the model number and brand of your DIRECTV Receiver. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your remote to control your TV or... A/V equipment such as your equipment. However, you 'll have the option to "Reset Remote" which clears the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo.
... for details. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". This is helpful to know the model number and brand of your DIRECTV Receiver. Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your remote to control your TV or... A/V equipment such as your equipment. However, you 'll have the option to "Reset Remote" which clears the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo.