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... programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • You must subscribe to start watching TV...
... programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • You must subscribe to start watching TV...
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...105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index...
...105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index...
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... 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® DVR USER GUIDE Servicing is used, use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified... unit. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel.
... 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® DVR USER GUIDE Servicing is used, use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified... unit. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel.
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Model No. * Serial No. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receiver.
Model No. * Serial No. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receiver.
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...of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If the light flashes several times for a new TV or other.... Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to alert you press a button,...
...of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If the light flashes several times for a new TV or other.... Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to alert you press a button,...
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...recorded or live -stored video. Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. Holding down to continue to the end of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. While paused, press FFWD or ...REW to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). They can also be used along with the mode switch to record a...
...recorded or live -stored video. Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. Holding down to continue to the end of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. While paused, press FFWD or ...REW to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). They can also be used along with the mode switch to record a...
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... best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and... HD channels and they are in the 100s series in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Just...
... best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and... HD channels and they are in the 100s series in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Just...
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You can also press INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. The channel banner briefly ...displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Channels & Program Info 25 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
You can also press INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. The channel banner briefly ...displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Channels & Program Info 25 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
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... Controls. When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you of the program. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. Info Select...mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO...
... Controls. When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you of the program. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. Info Select...mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO...
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...Custom 2". This is active, select the "Add..." option to add or remove the current channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that list. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your remote and ...select "View Previous Channels". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your self-created lists is an easy way to toggle among the channels you select a channel from that...
...Custom 2". This is active, select the "Add..." option to add or remove the current channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that list. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your remote and ...select "View Previous Channels". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your self-created lists is an easy way to toggle among the channels you select a channel from that...
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The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
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... parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". The current settings are shown in this chapter. Select a language from options listed. For more information on your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text.
... parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". The current settings are shown in this chapter. Select a language from options listed. For more information on your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text.
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... learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to this feature. These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube...
... learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to this feature. These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube...
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... it in every 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 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can schedule and watch recorded programs. Start...
... it in every 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 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can schedule and watch recorded programs. Start...
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... series or "Do Nothing" to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you're able to request programs to cancel the request does not work on the DVR, a message will display letting you 're currently watching or to cancel your recordings on...
... series or "Do Nothing" to record a highlighted program in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you're able to request programs to cancel the request does not work on the DVR, a message will display letting you 're currently watching or to cancel your recordings on...
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... Info 83 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not a DVR! Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings from a NonDVR receiver). Highlight a show and press SELECT to highlight the desired show and...
... Info 83 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not a DVR! Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings from a NonDVR receiver). Highlight a show and press SELECT to highlight the desired show and...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have to use it. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can be used by installers when...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you should not have to use it. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can be used by installers when...
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 - Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 - Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your will need: A wireless adapter that uses an Ethernet port to connect to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) Wireless Create a wireless connection between your wireless router and your DIRECTV HD DVR, so your wireless adapter into DVR Receiver 160 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your will need: A wireless adapter that uses an Ethernet port to connect to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) Wireless Create a wireless connection between your wireless router and your DIRECTV HD DVR, so your wireless adapter into DVR Receiver 160 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE