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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. 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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. 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection...
... able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
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...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...
...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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type... instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. When...
...caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type... instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. When...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition.
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CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13
CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13
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... a DVD player or surround sound system). If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The mode switch must always be replaced. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. Use the POWER (PWR) button and... Mode Switch to control your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn a single ...
... a DVD player or surround sound system). If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The mode switch must always be replaced. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. Use the POWER (PWR) button and... Mode Switch to control your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn a single ...
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...frame. REW / JUMP TO TICKMARK Rewinds recorded or live TV currently on screen. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live... PROGRAM Jumps ahead in recorded or live TV. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press multiple times to the end of any live -stored video. Press twice to move forward or backward frame by 30...
...frame. REW / JUMP TO TICKMARK Rewinds recorded or live TV currently on screen. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live... PROGRAM Jumps ahead in recorded or live TV. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press multiple times to the end of any live -stored video. Press twice to move forward or backward frame by 30...
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... green and the time shown is the time of day. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the show where you are viewing.
... green and the time shown is the time of day. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the show where you are viewing.
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Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. Note: You cannot fast ...ability to go . This "live buffer. If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you watch. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to the hard drive ...buffer" lets you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). If you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. Note: You cannot fast ...ability to go . This "live buffer. If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you watch. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to the hard drive ...buffer" lets you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). If you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
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...-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide that lets you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. use the CHAN/PAGE button to come back 12 hours). type in the guide as follows: use the RED button... to scroll a whole page up /down ; If you press GUIDE twice, you . Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the channel number ...
...-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide that lets you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. use the CHAN/PAGE button to come back 12 hours). type in the guide as follows: use the RED button... to scroll a whole page up /down ; If you press GUIDE twice, you . Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the channel number ...
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... the guide and also look for ESPN 3D. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the ...YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide...
... the guide and also look for ESPN 3D. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the ...YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide...
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..., press GUIDE and pick the channel you want to or you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you can type in the new channel number while in the interactive channel. Press the ACTIVE button on your remote to interact...
..., press GUIDE and pick the channel you want to or you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you can type in the new channel number while in the interactive channel. Press the ACTIVE button on your remote to interact...
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...in your sort criterion. The "Edit Settings" option allows you to see a list of what is available in the guide in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Guide Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to a future date and time in the guide. Pay Per ..." and then the type of channels you want, to toggle the channels displayed in your programming package. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in this chapter for details. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to...
...in your sort criterion. The "Edit Settings" option allows you to see a list of what is available in the guide in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Guide Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to a future date and time in the guide. Pay Per ..." and then the type of channels you want, to toggle the channels displayed in your programming package. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in this chapter for details. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to...
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Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channels & Program Info 25 On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you ...
Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channels & Program Info 25 On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you ...
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... to you for quick access to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last... Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to display the TV Options...
... to you for quick access to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last... Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to display the TV Options...