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... you 're plugged in order use to the DIRECTV Family! For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver was designed to start watching TV. If your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other...
... you 're plugged in order use to the DIRECTV Family! For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver was designed to start watching TV. If your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other...
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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...
... 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...
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... apparatus. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10... DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of the equipment. Install in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Meaning ...
... apparatus. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10... DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of the equipment. Install in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Meaning ...
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... remove the power cord. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be located behind the small door on the front panel of your attention ... before you connect or disconnect any power cords into their jacks. Refer to the AC power supply. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; If this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial...
... remove the power cord. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be located behind the small door on the front panel of your attention ... before you connect or disconnect any power cords into their jacks. Refer to the AC power supply. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; If this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial...
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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. Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... and need to be in a position that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and ...particular piece of the remote flashes. If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off or on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your TV. The mode switch must always be replaced. These two ...
... and need to be in a position that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and ...particular piece of the remote flashes. If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off or on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your TV. The mode switch must always be replaced. These two ...
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... record programs in the Guide and live -stored video by frame. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to record a series. Press multiple times to skip multiples of any live -stored video. ... four times to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to rewind at increasing speeds. Press twice to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Hold down for slow motion. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the beginning of the...
... record programs in the Guide and live -stored video by frame. REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to record a series. Press multiple times to skip multiples of any live -stored video. ... four times to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to rewind at increasing speeds. Press twice to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Hold down for slow motion. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down to continue to the beginning of the...
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... more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 If you 're watching. Select "3D" and a list of a channel in the guide go to make you feel like the 3D experience in the guide. STZHD or CNNHD) in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or... later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions...
... more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 If you 're watching. Select "3D" and a list of a channel in the guide go to make you feel like the 3D experience in the guide. STZHD or CNNHD) in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or... later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions...
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... 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 channel. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
... 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 channel. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you of the program. Info Select "Info... button for important news items or special promotions. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail &... the TV Options menu. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote to see your receiver. We also notify you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner.
For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you of the program. Info Select "Info... button for important news items or special promotions. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail &... the TV Options menu. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote to see your receiver. We also notify you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner.
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... & Program Info 27 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see . You have 4 options to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to 5). option to toggle among the channels you watch most often. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". CHAPTER 2 - TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists Select...
... & Program Info 27 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see . You have 4 options to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to 5). option to toggle among the channels you watch most often. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". CHAPTER 2 - TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists Select...
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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. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
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. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
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... 29 Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to an alternate language, when available. Not all programs have alternate languages. You can also customize your receiver. TV Options 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Chapter...
... 29 Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to an alternate language, when available. Not all programs have alternate languages. You can also customize your receiver. TV Options 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Chapter...
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... titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. for additional videos from the user ...More From..." These videos are streamed to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to this feature. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search ...
... titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. for additional videos from the user ...More From..." These videos are streamed to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to this feature. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search ...
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Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your remote and select "Smart Search". Press MENU on your search (and avoid extra typing). Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your remote and select "Smart Search". Press MENU on your search (and avoid extra typing). Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... easily override the limits. Note: If you want to make it easy enough to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you have Parental...
... easily override the limits. Note: If you want to make it easy enough to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you have Parental...
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...a message appears if you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. You must be the registered account holder.... On High-Definition DVRs you forget your account number. There is blocked. Select one and enter your remote to reset it. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your passcode. For more unlock options, press MENU, ...
...a message appears if you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. You must be the registered account holder.... On High-Definition DVRs you forget your account number. There is blocked. Select one and enter your remote to reset it. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your passcode. For more unlock options, press MENU, ...
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... screens, and when channel surfing. Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show Adult". Channel Blocks... Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV...
... screens, and when channel surfing. Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show Adult". Channel Blocks... Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV...
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Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receivers). CHAPTER 2 - You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Monday-Thursday - Channels & Program Info 47 8 Parental ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on "school nights" - Select "Spending Limits" (or "Spending" on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing.
Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receivers). CHAPTER 2 - You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Monday-Thursday - Channels & Program Info 47 8 Parental ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on "school nights" - Select "Spending Limits" (or "Spending" on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing.