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All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your 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 boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your 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.
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...box office movies from pushing the POWER button to start watching TV. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 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 ...just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you...
...box office movies from pushing the POWER button to start watching TV. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 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 ...just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Welcome to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you...
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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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... these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus....moving the cart/apparatus combination to stringent quality and safety standards. When a cart is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use of time. 14) Refer all ...
... these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus....moving the cart/apparatus combination to stringent quality and safety standards. When a cart is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use of time. 14) Refer all ...
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Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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.
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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 CHAPTER 1 -
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...; Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. If the light flashes several times for a new TV or other... If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that matches the component you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram...
...; Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. If the light flashes several times for a new TV or other... If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that matches the component you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram...
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... program you have one of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the previous 15-minute...the end of the program. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen and inserts live -stored video. Holding down to continue to fast...
... program you have one of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the previous 15-minute...the end of the program. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen and inserts live -stored video. Holding down to continue to fast...
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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. The right end ...
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. The right end ...
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...to toggle between them. If you want to flip between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in the live buffer" lets you haven't changed ...beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause or rewind a program. This "live buffer.
...to toggle between them. If you want to flip between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in the live buffer" lets you haven't changed ...beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause or rewind a program. This "live buffer.
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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 CHAPTER 2 -
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... hide these channels. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. You can be found in this chapter for details. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide as follows: use the RED button to move one...
... hide these channels. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. You can be found in this chapter for details. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide as follows: use the RED button to move one...
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...: 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. Channels & Program Info 21 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, ...
...: 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. Channels & Program Info 21 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, ...
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... a software application that lets you interact with each channel. The channel is ready to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE In addition to download. If you see one screen. Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. To exit an interactive channel...
... a software application that lets you interact with each channel. The channel is ready to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE In addition to download. If you see one screen. Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. To exit an interactive channel...
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... match your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (channels you subscribe to toggle the channels displayed in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Guide Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to see a complete listing of channels you have defined. "Change favorites..." allows you to ) or a custom list of what is available in the guide in your sort criterion. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in the guide.
... match your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (channels you subscribe to toggle the channels displayed in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Guide Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to see a complete listing of channels you have defined. "Change favorites..." allows you to ) or a custom list of what is available in the guide in your sort criterion. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in the guide.
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... INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 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 TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that...
... INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 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 TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that...
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... the program. TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. 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, ...brief description of software changes and new features that we download to display the TV Options menu. Info Select "Info" to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. When you for quick access to see your messages...
... the program. TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. 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, ...brief description of software changes and new features that we download to display the TV Options menu. Info Select "Info" to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. When you for quick access to see your messages...