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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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...several models of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view 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 ...
...several models of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view 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 ...
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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 ... 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 20 Local Channels 20 Unsubscribed Channels 20 HD & SD Channels 21 3D Channels 21 6 Interactive Channels 22 Mini Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 Channel Banner 25 TV Options 26...
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 ... 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 20 Local Channels 20 Unsubscribed Channels 20 HD & SD Channels 21 3D Channels 21 6 Interactive Channels 22 Mini Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 Channel Banner 25 TV Options 26...
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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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... If you 're watching. For a list of 3D programs will display. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on how to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for ...spread throughout the guide. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. To find them, look for ESPN 3D...
... If you 're watching. For a list of 3D programs will display. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on how to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for ...spread throughout the guide. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. To find them, look for ESPN 3D...
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...CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-speed Internet service to gain access to Appendix 2 for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... ... Menu Use the main menu to make it go away. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. My Playlist Displays the shows you to the Internet. Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the ...
...CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-speed Internet service to gain access to Appendix 2 for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... ... Menu Use the main menu to make it go away. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. My Playlist Displays the shows you to the Internet. Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the ...
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... a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to your telephone...
... a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to your telephone...
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... to your search term; Alternately, press SELECT on the movie or show displays with related or similar themes. 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 to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as well as...
... to your search term; Alternately, press SELECT on the movie or show displays with related or similar themes. 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 to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as well as...
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... to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to the Info screen. Select a title to go to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You'll have the option to "Play" the video... inappropriate content. These videos are streamed to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you to this feature.
... to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to the Info screen. Select a title to go to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You'll have the option to "Play" the video... inappropriate content. These videos are streamed to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you to this feature.
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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 3 - 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...
...: 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 3 - 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...
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...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 Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet. For ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Please refer to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection...
...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 Note: In order to download these programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet. For ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Please refer to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection...
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... Select "Sort programs by category" and then select Movies, Sports, News, Kids, etc., to see your full Playlist again. This is just a temporary filter for HD shows. You can sort by expiration date with first to expire at the top. Mark Programs to Delete Select "Mark programs to delete" if you...
... Select "Sort programs by category" and then select Movies, Sports, News, Kids, etc., to see your full Playlist again. This is just a temporary filter for HD shows. You can sort by expiration date with first to expire at the top. Mark Programs to Delete Select "Mark programs to delete" if you...
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...delete it . Another way to manage your hard drive ever fills up more disc space than SD. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. DIRECTV CINEMA Press the GREEN button to go to the program title indicating it will be tempted to make all of your recordings "Keep Until I Delete...your Playlist is to delete recordings you delete a folder, all episodes of the available recording capacity. You may want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to optimize your remote. If you no longer want to keep and press the BLUE button on your use...
...delete it . Another way to manage your hard drive ever fills up more disc space than SD. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. DIRECTV CINEMA Press the GREEN button to go to the program title indicating it will be tempted to make all of your recordings "Keep Until I Delete...your Playlist is to delete recordings you delete a folder, all episodes of the available recording capacity. You may want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to optimize your remote. If you no longer want to keep and press the BLUE button on your use...
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... from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to Receiver". Select a show and click "Record". Note: If you have an account on -line version of HD and SD DVRs in your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to set a recording and wish you could... do it remotely from work or while on the go to directv.com/ tvlistings to see an on directv.com to pick an HD movie for your SD DVR. Note: You must have a mix of the program guide. It will not record. 72...
... from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to Receiver". Select a show and click "Record". Note: If you have an account on -line version of HD and SD DVRs in your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to set a recording and wish you could... do it remotely from work or while on the go to directv.com/ tvlistings to see an on directv.com to pick an HD movie for your SD DVR. Note: You must have a mix of the program guide. It will not record. 72...
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CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 76 DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY 77 DIRECTV™ IPAD® APP 78 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) .....79 GAMESEARCH 84 GSN GAME LOUNGE 84 MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE 86 QUICKTUNE 88 SCOREGUIDE 88 TV APPS 89 75
CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 76 DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY 77 DIRECTV™ IPAD® APP 78 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) .....79 GAMESEARCH 84 GSN GAME LOUNGE 84 MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE 86 QUICKTUNE 88 SCOREGUIDE 88 TV APPS 89 75
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Your HD DVR stores up to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion on the original channel is cleared. Watching Program 1 Note: You cannot fast forward during .... 2. Press the DOWN arrow again and tune to switch back and forth between two programs on two channels. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay...
Your HD DVR stores up to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion on the original channel is cleared. Watching Program 1 Note: You cannot fast forward during .... 2. Press the DOWN arrow again and tune to switch back and forth between two programs on two channels. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay...
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Now 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. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your receivers ...-Home DVR service and the proper equipment, it's like having a DVR in another room. 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...
Now 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. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your receivers ...-Home DVR service and the proper equipment, it's like having a DVR in another room. 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...
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... 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 have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your Master Bedroom, and an HD Non-DVR in the Den is...the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. Let's say you 'll be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to "No" in the Den)...
... 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 have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your Master Bedroom, and an HD Non-DVR in the Den is...the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. Let's say you 'll be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to "No" in the Den)...
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Record Programs: 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 INFO button and select either "Record Once" to record the current ... record on Non-DVR receivers. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you would like to record. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. To record a show you a single, unified playlist of all...
Record Programs: 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 INFO button and select either "Record Once" to record the current ... record on Non-DVR receivers. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you would like to record. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. To record a show you a single, unified playlist of all...