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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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... guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in order to DIRECTV 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... the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to recording your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome! Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs....
... guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in order to DIRECTV 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... the biggest box office movies from pushing the POWER button to recording your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome! Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs....
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... Adult Channels 33 6 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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the...
... Adult Channels 33 6 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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the...
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... equipment. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these 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. Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates... 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® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE
... equipment. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these 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. Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates... 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® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE
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Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE 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. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE 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. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
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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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...and then use the POWER button to turn a single component on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you . 14 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each...to reprogram the remote for just one press, it off together. The mode switch must always be replaced. These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If the mode switch is not ...
...and then use the POWER button to turn a single component on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you . 14 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each...to reprogram the remote for just one press, it off together. The mode switch must always be replaced. These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If the mode switch is not ...
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... down to continue to skip multiples of any live -stored video. Press and hold REW to jump to the beginning of the program. 16 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Press and hold FF to jump to record programs in the Guide and live TV in recorded or live-stored video by... allows you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.).
... down to continue to skip multiples of any live -stored video. Press and hold REW to jump to the beginning of the program. 16 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Press and hold FF to jump to record programs in the Guide and live TV in recorded or live-stored video by... allows you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.).
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... shows how far ahead you can go forward or back. 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 show where you are viewing. The white line shows where you are...
... shows how far ahead you can go forward or back. 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 show where you are viewing. The white line shows where you are...
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... in time you can go back in the live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to toggle between them. 18 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Simply press PLAY during live TV until you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds).
... in time you can go back in the live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to toggle between them. 18 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Simply press PLAY during live TV until you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds).
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... there use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 14 days of your guide to come back 12 hours). Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for... you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. use the RED button to hide these channels. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. If...
... there use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 14 days of your guide to come back 12 hours). Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for... you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. use the RED button to hide these channels. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. If...
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... what 's on next, press the BLUE button to see just sports or movies or news. In that channel. Press SELECT on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see how it is temporary, it for the current channel or you may be times when you want to...
... what 's on next, press the BLUE button to see just sports or movies or news. In that channel. Press SELECT on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see how it is temporary, it for the current channel or you may be times when you want to...
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You can also press INFO to that channel. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. 24 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE
You can also press INFO to that channel. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. 24 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE
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Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows Use this feature to access key system features. Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. 26 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Menu Menu Use the main menu to instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... DIRECTV Cinema Displays the DIRECTV CINEMA home page. Search for viewing. My Playlist Displays the shows you to make it go away.
Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows Use this feature to access key system features. Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. 26 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Menu Menu Use the main menu to instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... DIRECTV Cinema Displays the DIRECTV CINEMA home page. Search for viewing. My Playlist Displays the shows you to make it go away.
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... first 3-4 characters of all programs that match your title. Highlight a title and press SELECT for program info and recording and other options. 28 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Search for Shows Search for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to enter the initial article like "The" or "An".... A list of your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. Using the onscreen keypad, enter one channel, a...
... first 3-4 characters of all programs that match your title. Highlight a title and press SELECT for program info and recording and other options. 28 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Search for Shows Search for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to enter the initial article like "The" or "An".... A list of your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. Using the onscreen keypad, enter one channel, a...
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Highlight a previous search from the list and press "SELECT". 30 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU on your remote and select "Search for Shows" then select "Recent Searches". A list of programs matching your results or if you ...
Highlight a previous search from the list and press "SELECT". 30 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU on your remote and select "Search for Shows" then select "Recent Searches". A list of programs matching your results or if you ...
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..., or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. 32 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE He or she will be your passcode, you want to make it is discouraged by one second. Using your entry to unlocking...
..., or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. 32 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE He or she will be your passcode, you want to make it is discouraged by one second. Using your entry to unlocking...
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... for your remote to switch between tabs. Brief descriptions of the ratings appear for particular types of each content type displays when highlighted. 34 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE In addition to impose. A description of content such as, Fantasy Violence (FV), Dialogue (D), Language (L), Sexual Content (S) and Violence (V). Movies Select the button...
... for your remote to switch between tabs. Brief descriptions of the ratings appear for particular types of each content type displays when highlighted. 34 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE In addition to impose. A description of content such as, Fantasy Violence (FV), Dialogue (D), Language (L), Sexual Content (S) and Violence (V). Movies Select the button...
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Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on "school nights" - and/or weekend nights-Friday-Saturday, and Sunday. 36 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Select "Spending". Select "Hours", then select the start times and durations for viewing. You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Monday-Thursday - Viewing Hours Specify days and times when TV watching is allowed in your household. Parental Controls Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on your remote.
Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on "school nights" - and/or weekend nights-Friday-Saturday, and Sunday. 36 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Select "Spending". Select "Hours", then select the start times and durations for viewing. You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Monday-Thursday - Viewing Hours Specify days and times when TV watching is allowed in your household. Parental Controls Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on your remote.
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Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. Press MENU, select "DIRECTV CINEMA", then "Showroom". 40 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Otherwise, order on your remote to browse the newest movie releases. Showroom Showroom offers you DIRECTV content such as your receiver is set to record in the program guide starting at channel...
Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. Press MENU, select "DIRECTV CINEMA", then "Showroom". 40 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Otherwise, order on your remote to browse the newest movie releases. Showroom Showroom offers you DIRECTV content such as your receiver is set to record in the program guide starting at channel...