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... start watching TV. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. If your favorite programs. This user guide...
... start watching TV. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. If your favorite programs. This user guide...
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... 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 Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 Remote Control...
... 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 Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 Remote Control...
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... category number 3. Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Blocking the airflow to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic components or other equipment before plugging any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from the power supply is...
... category number 3. Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Blocking the airflow to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic components or other equipment before plugging any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from the power supply is...
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... down for slow motion. Press up to four times to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the top right. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen and inserts live TV in recorded or live TV. They can also be used along with the mode switch to record a series. REW / JUMP...
... down for slow motion. Press up to four times to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the top right. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen and inserts live TV in recorded or live TV. They can also be used along with the mode switch to record a series. REW / JUMP...
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..., remote, and DIRECTV® System. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. 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. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control...
..., remote, and DIRECTV® System. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. 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. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control...
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... list. Press MENU on your remote, select "Favorites" and then select the list you are in live TV. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in the guide. Select the one you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Use your DIRECTV programming...
... list. Press MENU on your remote, select "Favorites" and then select the list you are in live TV. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in the guide. Select the one you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Use your DIRECTV programming...
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Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Once your DVR is properly connected to the media server on your personal computer. CHAPTER 5 - Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this service to work. You must have saved on your home network, a new item will display. TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in...
Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Once your DVR is properly connected to the media server on your personal computer. CHAPTER 5 - Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this service to work. You must have saved on your home network, a new item will display. TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in...
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... MODE switch at the top of the receiver, while the card number is the far-left to follow the screen instructions and you prefer and press SELECT. 4. The DIRECTV DVR will need to do is also turned on . (Make sure your TV is activate your TV and/or DVD player. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info," as your DIRECTV Service. Press PWR. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV Service. 1. Using...
... MODE switch at the top of the receiver, while the card number is the far-left to follow the screen instructions and you prefer and press SELECT. 4. The DIRECTV DVR will need to do is also turned on . (Make sure your TV is activate your TV and/or DVD player. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info," as your DIRECTV Service. Press PWR. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV Service. 1. Using...
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as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Note: For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your basic system information such as , current receiver settings. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review or change your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "More System Info" to review your remote to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Settings 97 8 7 6 5 ...
as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Note: For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your basic system information such as , current receiver settings. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review or change your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "More System Info" to review your remote to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Settings 97 8 7 6 5 ...
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... 6, "System Setup, Remote Control" for program guide information to view. - TV INPUT must be acquired. Press any key on the remote to work; May happen if your receiver. Your TV may not support the selected HD resolution from your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on. - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on...
... 6, "System Setup, Remote Control" for program guide information to view. - TV INPUT must be acquired. Press any key on the remote to work; May happen if your receiver. Your TV may not support the selected HD resolution from your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on. - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on...
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... output resolutions and deselect those not supported by changing the input to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. - For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support 480i. You may have to press the RES button on your receiver's front panel to set to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are on Caller ID notification. Caller ID not working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by your DIRECTV® Receiver. Test sound...
... output resolutions and deselect those not supported by changing the input to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. - For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support 480i. You may have to press the RES button on your receiver's front panel to set to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are on Caller ID notification. Caller ID not working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by your DIRECTV® Receiver. Test sound...
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... Run option. CHAPTER 7 - Solution: - When you set up a series recording, but now I get a bunch of reruns and multiple copies of the same program Your DVR is a repeat. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions I've set up a series, make sure you have changed your receiver to record both First Run and Repeat episodes. - Help & Troubleshooting 123 5 6 7 8 This is the default for your default recording settings...
... Run option. CHAPTER 7 - Solution: - When you set up a series recording, but now I get a bunch of reruns and multiple copies of the same program Your DVR is a repeat. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions I've set up a series, make sure you have changed your receiver to record both First Run and Repeat episodes. - Help & Troubleshooting 123 5 6 7 8 This is the default for your default recording settings...
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... four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to tune immediately. - Remote sensor on the remote control start flashing, the batteries in the correct position. - See Chapter 6, "System Setup, Remote Control" for that is less than your remote to operate equipment other devices. - Solution: - If it doesn't, make sure you 're entering a channel number that nothing is in the remote control. Try replacing batteries. - The indicator light for the component you...
... four digits long, the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to tune immediately. - Remote sensor on the remote control start flashing, the batteries in the correct position. - See Chapter 6, "System Setup, Remote Control" for that is less than your remote to operate equipment other devices. - Solution: - If it doesn't, make sure you 're entering a channel number that nothing is in the remote control. Try replacing batteries. - The indicator light for the component you...
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... a VCR or DVD player/burner. 5. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this connector to add an external hard drive to function properly. 151 ETHERNET - Use this satellite in at all times to your satellite dish here. 3. PHONE JACK - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - S-VIDEO OUT - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. Use this digital audio connection for information on networking options on your phone service package includes it for sound. 7. A Standard-Definition video output. 4. SATA...
... a VCR or DVD player/burner. 5. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this connector to add an external hard drive to function properly. 151 ETHERNET - Use this satellite in at all times to your satellite dish here. 3. PHONE JACK - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - S-VIDEO OUT - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. Use this digital audio connection for information on networking options on your phone service package includes it for sound. 7. A Standard-Definition video output. 4. SATA...
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... option available for customers with an available Ethernet port The instructions for Ethernet, or you must run cables from a network router to your DVR to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection...
... option available for customers with an available Ethernet port The instructions for Ethernet, or you must run cables from a network router to your DVR to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection...
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... professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157 If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to the Internet. If you have Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Internet Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to...
... professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157 If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to the Internet. If you have Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Internet Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to...
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... DIRECTV CINEMAplus - 53, 85 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ - 77 170 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV™ iPad® App - 78 DIRECTV Mode - 14, 16, 92, 103, 111, 113, 124 DIRECTV Protection Plan - 129-130 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Disc Space Bar - 66 Display - 98-99 Dolby Digital - 100 Download - 22, 26, 51, 53, 55, 56, 68, 112, 135, inside back cover DVD burner - 95-96 DVR Control Buttons...
... DIRECTV CINEMAplus - 53, 85 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ - 77 170 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV™ iPad® App - 78 DIRECTV Mode - 14, 16, 92, 103, 111, 113, 124 DIRECTV Protection Plan - 129-130 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Disc Space Bar - 66 Display - 98-99 Dolby Digital - 100 Download - 22, 26, 51, 53, 55, 56, 68, 112, 135, inside back cover DVD burner - 95-96 DVR Control Buttons...
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... a single show - 60 a series - 62 conflict - 69, 71, 82, 120, 121 defaults - 71 from Live TV - 60, 62 from the guide - 60, 62 managing - 68-71 manually - 71 options - 61, 62 remote - 72 stopping an in-progress - 61, 62 watching and deleting - 63 Remote Control - 14-16, 103, back cover advanced setups - 104 buttons - 14 IR/RF setup - 104 modes - 14, 104 problems - 124 program remote - 103 receiver mode - 104 Remote Recording - 72 Repair...
... a single show - 60 a series - 62 conflict - 69, 71, 82, 120, 121 defaults - 71 from Live TV - 60, 62 from the guide - 60, 62 managing - 68-71 manually - 71 options - 61, 62 remote - 72 stopping an in-progress - 61, 62 watching and deleting - 63 Remote Control - 14-16, 103, back cover advanced setups - 104 buttons - 14 IR/RF setup - 104 modes - 14, 104 problems - 124 program remote - 103 receiver mode - 104 Remote Recording - 72 Repair...
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... Software - 135-146 Tickmarks - 16 To Do List - 68 Top Match - 33 Troubleshooting - 109-111 TV Apps - 89 TVmail - 26 TV Problems - 112, 115 TV Ratings - 44-45 TV Ratio - 99 U Unsubscribed Channels - 20 Unlock (Parental Controls) - 44 V VCR - 93-96 Video - 29, 94-96 VOD - 33, 37, 39, inside back cover W Warranty - 126-128 Watching and Deleting Recorded Shows - 63 Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Wired Connection...
... Software - 135-146 Tickmarks - 16 To Do List - 68 Top Match - 33 Troubleshooting - 109-111 TV Apps - 89 TVmail - 26 TV Problems - 112, 115 TV Ratings - 44-45 TV Ratio - 99 U Unsubscribed Channels - 20 Unlock (Parental Controls) - 44 V VCR - 93-96 Video - 29, 94-96 VOD - 33, 37, 39, inside back cover W Warranty - 126-128 Watching and Deleting Recorded Shows - 63 Whole-Home DVR Service - 79-83 Wired Connection...
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...GREEN In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; NUMBERS & DASH Change to last channel viewed. BLUE In live TV, changes channel up to four times to the beginning. FORMAT Cycles through screen formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. GUIDE Display the onscreen program guide. other functions vary - other equipment on screen. PREV Tunes to function with MODE switch. RECORD* In Live TV, records current program; ARROWS Move highlight to DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders. YELLOW In the Guide and Playlist shows screen options. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control...
...GREEN In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; NUMBERS & DASH Change to last channel viewed. BLUE In live TV, changes channel up to four times to the beginning. FORMAT Cycles through screen formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. GUIDE Display the onscreen program guide. other functions vary - other equipment on screen. PREV Tunes to function with MODE switch. RECORD* In Live TV, records current program; ARROWS Move highlight to DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders. YELLOW In the Guide and Playlist shows screen options. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control...