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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. 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.
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... Chapter 6: Settings. Now that you 're ready to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in, enjoy over 285 ...programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in order use to start watching TV. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) ...
... Chapter 6: Settings. Now that you 're ready to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in, enjoy over 285 ...programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in order use to start watching TV. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) ...
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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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... 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 To find them, look for HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. If you ...'re watching. 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 channel 103. Just hook up your 3D HDTV...
... 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 To find them, look for HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. If you ...'re watching. 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 channel 103. Just hook up your 3D HDTV...
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... connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to access key system features. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for no extra charge. Menu Menu Use the main menu to the Internet. On Standard... is called "Search for viewing. My Playlist Displays the shows you to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
... connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to access key system features. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for no extra charge. Menu Menu Use the main menu to the Internet. On Standard... is called "Search for viewing. My Playlist Displays the shows you to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
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DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. ... settings for instructions on How to Caller ID service from your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - TVmail DIRECTV Messages to your DVR to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. ... settings for instructions on How to Caller ID service from your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - TVmail DIRECTV Messages to your DVR to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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... & Program Info 33 8 The label on the movie or show displays with the actors, directors, producers, composers, etc. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to record. Select a person's name for detailed program info and additional options. CHAPTER 2 - we anticipate what type of...
... & Program Info 33 8 The label on the movie or show displays with the actors, directors, producers, composers, etc. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to record. Select a person's name for detailed program info and additional options. CHAPTER 2 - we anticipate what type of...
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.... You'll have the option to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to this feature. These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to ...Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube, a list ...
.... You'll have the option to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to this feature. These videos are streamed to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to ...Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube, a list ...
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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 hits available for purchase as well as thousands of movies ...and TV shows that can also tune directly to your remote control. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 To see...
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 hits available for purchase as well as thousands of movies ...and TV shows that can also tune directly to your remote control. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 To see...
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... to download these programs to the Internet. For example, A&E is channel 1265. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. The homepage is on channel 265. Please refer to the ...Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of movies and TV shows are available at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - Simply add a "1" in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Showroom Showroom offers you need a ...
... to download these programs to the Internet. For example, A&E is channel 1265. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. The homepage is on channel 265. Please refer to the ...Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of movies and TV shows are available at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - Simply add a "1" in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Showroom Showroom offers you need a ...
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...; My Playlist CHAPTER 4 - Playlist Options From the Playlist screen, press the YELLOW button 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...
...; My Playlist CHAPTER 4 - Playlist Options From the Playlist screen, press the YELLOW button 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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...Recordings 67 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You may want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to optimize your Playlist is to delete recordings you delete anything. My Playlist CHAPTER 4 - Another way to manage ...your use of the available recording capacity. You will always see a confirmation message before you no longer want to the DIRECTV CINEMA home page. A blue,circle K icon will appear next to the program title indicating it will be deleted. Note that series will...
...Recordings 67 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You may want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to optimize your Playlist is to delete recordings you delete anything. My Playlist CHAPTER 4 - Another way to manage ...your use of the available recording capacity. You will always see a confirmation message before you no longer want to the DIRECTV CINEMA home page. A blue,circle K icon will appear next to the program title indicating it will be deleted. Note that series will...
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.../ tvlistings to see an on the go? It will not record. 72 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you have more than one DVR in your home, make sure not to pick an HD movie for your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to... use remote scheduling. Note: You must have an account on directv.com to Receiver".
.../ tvlistings to see an on the go? It will not record. 72 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you have more than one DVR in your home, make sure not to pick an HD movie for your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to... use remote scheduling. Note: You must have an account on directv.com to Receiver".
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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 CHAPTER 5 -
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...; DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Your HD DVR stores up to switch back and forth between two programs on at the same time without missing a minute of live TV until you pause... or rewind a program. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. Watching Program 1 Note: You cannot fast forward during live TV on the original ...
...; DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant replay both. Your HD DVR stores up to switch back and forth between two programs on at the same time without missing a minute of live TV until you pause... or rewind a program. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. Watching Program 1 Note: You cannot fast forward during live TV on the original ...
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... to function, your installation appointment. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. 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...
... to function, your installation appointment. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. 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...
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...status for all your Kitchen. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. CHAPTER 5 - This screen indicates if... DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person ...
...status for all your Kitchen. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. CHAPTER 5 - This screen indicates if... DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person ...
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If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you 're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in the Guide, press the INFO button and select either "Record ... your program cannot be recorded. See Chapter 4, "Recordings" for details. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with other recordings already scheduled on . If your shows on the DVR...
If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you 're currently watching or to record a highlighted program in the Guide, press the INFO button and select either "Record ... your program cannot be recorded. See Chapter 4, "Recordings" for details. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with other recordings already scheduled on . If your shows on the DVR...