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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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. When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set-top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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. When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set-top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... what is shown here. Welcome 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 step by step through... subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome! Now...
... what is shown here. Welcome 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 step by step through... subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome! Now...
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...Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS 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 ...
...Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS 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 ...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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... also look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. STZHD or CNNHD) in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. CHOICE™ package or higher required for instructions on... guide. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs will display. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to Chapter 6, "Settings, System...
... also look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. STZHD or CNNHD) in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. CHOICE™ package or higher required for instructions on... guide. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs will display. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to Chapter 6, "Settings, System...
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...program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more....recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you ...
...program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you have a connected land line and subscribe to your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more....recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you ...
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...'s home page for previews and missed episodes. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content...
...'s home page for previews and missed episodes. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content...
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... description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR.
... description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR.
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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 - 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
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper equipment, it's like having a DVR in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. H24, H25, and HR24 receivers should... 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 ...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper equipment, it's like having a DVR in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. H24, H25, and HR24 receivers should... 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 ...
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...that you can change it 's location, such as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Continue". After you've assigned a Location Name, you 'll easily associate with the room or it as , ... and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your remote. You must be at the receiver to assign its name. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Name Your Locations: You'll be prompted to this as "Location." We refer to give each...
...that you can change it 's location, such as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Continue". After you've assigned a Location Name, you 'll easily associate with the room or it as , ... and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your remote. You must be at the receiver to assign its name. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Name Your Locations: You'll be prompted to this as "Location." We refer to give each...
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... only", a person trying to prevent another location from doing so. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. View Status: To view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. You can change sharing options at any time. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Allow Deletion An HD...
... only", a person trying to prevent another location from doing so. CHAPTER 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. View Status: To view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. You can change sharing options at any time. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Allow Deletion An HD...
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...) conflicts with other recordings already scheduled on Non-DVR receivers. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to record on screen asking you to select the HD DVR you would like to your DIRECTV® System doubles your recording capacity. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you know that...
...) conflicts with other recordings already scheduled on Non-DVR receivers. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to record on screen asking you to select the HD DVR you would like to your DIRECTV® System doubles your recording capacity. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Whole-Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you know that...
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..., ADVANCE, etc... Your parental control settings restrict access to play. 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 available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - In order to check the status of the show and...
..., ADVANCE, etc... Your parental control settings restrict access to play. 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 available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - In order to check the status of the show and...
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... is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you can be used by installers when your system is initially set...105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via...
... is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. Not all HD DVR's have to use this option to set up; Whole-Home High-Definition DVRs If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you can be used by installers when your system is initially set...105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via...
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... 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 speed of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable) A network router with Whole-Home DVR...
... 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 speed of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable) A network router with Whole-Home DVR...
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... the Internet. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and...
... the Internet. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24 or H24 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service; Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and...
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Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 -
Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Appendix 2: How to an unused port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 -
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..., 67, 68, 70, 73, 93, 122, 157 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 - 16, 17, 36,...
..., 67, 68, 70, 73, 93, 122, 157 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 - 16, 17, 36,...
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... Restart - 106 RF Remote - 104 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 112 Satellite Signal Strength - 105 Scheduler - 73 ScoreGuide™ - 88 Search Search for Shows (SD DVRs) - 39-41 Smart Search (HD DVRs) - 32-38 Serial Number - 12 Series - 34, 37, 53, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68 Series Manager - 69 Settings - 92-106 Setup...) - 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 - 158-159 Wireless Connection - 160-162 Y YouTube - 33, 36 You Might Like - 34 173
... Restart - 106 RF Remote - 104 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 112 Satellite Signal Strength - 105 Scheduler - 73 ScoreGuide™ - 88 Search Search for Shows (SD DVRs) - 39-41 Smart Search (HD DVRs) - 32-38 Serial Number - 12 Series - 34, 37, 53, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68 Series Manager - 69 Settings - 92-106 Setup...) - 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 - 158-159 Wireless Connection - 160-162 Y YouTube - 33, 36 You Might Like - 34 173