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DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV PLUS® DVR DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR
DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV PLUS® DVR DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR
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... the HD channels included in your programming package. • 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 of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to recording...
... the HD channels included in your programming package. • 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 of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to recording...
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...105 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...
...105 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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..., or sold with one wider than the other. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Install in accordance with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat... plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is present within this unit.
..., or sold with one wider than the other. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Install in accordance with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat... plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is present within this unit.
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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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver.
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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver.
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... that particular piece of the remote flashes. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. These two buttons turn your TV. If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that... 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
... that particular piece of the remote flashes. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. These two buttons turn your TV. If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that... 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
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...by frame. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the end of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to rewind at increasing ...-forward at increasing speeds. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press multiple times to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or ...
...by frame. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the end of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to rewind at increasing ...-forward at increasing speeds. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press multiple times to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or ...
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... or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of... go to make that setting. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - To find them, look for instructions on ...
... or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of... go to make that setting. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - To find them, look for instructions on ...
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... the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press...
... the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press...
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... MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. We also notify you of the program. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears...
... MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. We also notify you of the program. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears...
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This is active, select the "Add..." option to toggle among the channels you watch most often. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". CHAPTER 2 - TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites..." to update the program guide to show only the channels you want to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to 5). You have 4 options to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to that list. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created...
This is active, select the "Add..." option to toggle among the channels you watch most often. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". CHAPTER 2 - TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites..." to update the program guide to show only the channels you want to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to 5). You have 4 options to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to that list. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created...
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The display format is the only difference so check out both to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your TV to determine your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Select OFF to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off.
The display format is the only difference so check out both to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your TV to determine your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Select OFF to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off.
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... Info 29 Not all programs have alternate languages. For more information on your remote and then select "Audio Options". You can also customize your receiver. TV Options 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Audio/Video Options Select ..."Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your display, and to change the display settings. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Select "Change Resolution ...
... Info 29 Not all programs have alternate languages. For more information on your remote and then select "Audio Options". You can also customize your receiver. TV Options 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Audio/Video Options Select ..."Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your display, and to change the display settings. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Select "Change Resolution ...
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... buttons allow you to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". If you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. You may use...
... buttons allow you to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". If you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. You may use...
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CHAPTER 5 - 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 (models H25, H24, HR24, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with...
CHAPTER 5 - 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 (models H25, H24, HR24, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with...
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...three times to select the HD DVR you did before. Don't worry about having to remember which DVR you 're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you know that your ...recordings on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To record a show you recorded your recording (requested from a program's Info...
...three times to select the HD DVR you did before. Don't worry about having to remember which DVR you 're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you know that your ...recordings on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To record a show you recorded your recording (requested from a program's Info...
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...Controls" for options. 7. If a third location tries to play. You can access a recorded program at each receiver. Note: Only two locations can use the arrow keys to the HD DVR and press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" for details. If you've already watched part of the show in your... combined into a "shared" Playlist. To delete a program from your recorded show. 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...
...Controls" for options. 7. If a third location tries to play. You can access a recorded program at each receiver. Note: Only two locations can use the arrow keys to the HD DVR and press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" for details. If you've already watched part of the show in your... combined into a "shared" Playlist. To delete a program from your recorded show. 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...
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...Sharing preferences or to create or change the names of each receiver location. However, you can use this option to set up; Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have to repeat the satellite 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 Not all HD DVR's have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to display channels received via your off -air tuner. you ...
...Sharing preferences or to create or change the names of each receiver location. However, you can use this option to set up; Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have to repeat the satellite 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 Not all HD DVR's have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to display channels received via your off -air tuner. you ...
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an unused port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable 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 an unused port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 -
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...uses an Ethernet port to connect to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Ethernet cable plugs into an electrical outlet. Plug your wireless adapter into DVR Receiver 160 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable 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 DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the ...
...uses an Ethernet port to connect to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Ethernet cable plugs into an electrical outlet. Plug your wireless adapter into DVR Receiver 160 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable 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 DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the ...
