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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 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Welcome to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings...programming, and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to over 285 channels ...
... view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Welcome to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings...programming, and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to over 285 channels ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Product Information 9 Safety & Care 10 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons ...15 Shortcut Buttons 15 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 18 Local Channels 18 Unsubscribed Channels 18 HD & SD Channels 19 3D Channels 19 DIRECTV CINEMA 20 Pay Per View Events 20 Interactive Channels 21 6 Mini Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 Channel Banner 24 TV Options...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Product Information 9 Safety & Care 10 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons ...15 Shortcut Buttons 15 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 18 Local Channels 18 Unsubscribed Channels 18 HD & SD Channels 19 3D Channels 19 DIRECTV CINEMA 20 Pay Per View Events 20 Interactive Channels 21 6 Mini Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 Channel Banner 24 TV Options...
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...33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup ...and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP...
...33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup ...and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
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Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Model No. * Serial No.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Model No. * Serial No.
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... prong. 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® NON-DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is present within this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) ...
... prong. 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® NON-DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is present within this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) ...
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... to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your components from fluctuations in the risk of it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other than down the middle once connected. It's also important to place your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage ... line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as vases, shall be used near anything WET or HOT! The DIRECTV® Receiver should be placed on top of this manual). • Place it to reach room temperature before moving it . the vent slots...
... to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your components from fluctuations in the risk of it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other than down the middle once connected. It's also important to place your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage ... line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as vases, shall be used near anything WET or HOT! The DIRECTV® Receiver should be placed on top of this manual). • Place it to reach room temperature before moving it . the vent slots...
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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 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 13 CHAPTER 1 -
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... a button that is not supported by that matches the component you . Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off or on. The mode switch must always be replaced. If you... control and then use the POWER button to turn your touch point to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your TV. Simply...
... a button that is not supported by that matches the component you . Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off or on. The mode switch must always be replaced. If you... control and then use the POWER button to turn your touch point to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your TV. Simply...
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... button to go to the To Do List. The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you which menu screen you to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. As you use for hints that show to access all of particular screens for a particular short cut. Using Your Remote ... screen and return to the program guide screen. Press INFO on which color button to use the system look in the bottom right of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - You'll see information about that tell you...
... button to go to the To Do List. The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you which menu screen you to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. As you use for hints that show to access all of particular screens for a particular short cut. Using Your Remote ... screen and return to the program guide screen. Press INFO on which color button to use the system look in the bottom right of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - You'll see information about that tell you...
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CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 18 Mini-Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 CHANNEL BANNER 24 TV OPTIONS 25 MENU 28 SEARCH FOR SHOWS 30 PARENTAL CONTROLS 33 FAVORITE CHANNELS 38 MANAGE AUTOTUNES 39 17 CHAPTER 2 -
CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 18 Mini-Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 CHANNEL BANNER 24 TV OPTIONS 25 MENU 28 SEARCH FOR SHOWS 30 PARENTAL CONTROLS 33 FAVORITE CHANNELS 38 MANAGE AUTOTUNES 39 17 CHAPTER 2 -
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... GREEN button to scroll a whole page up or down /left/right; You can navigate in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for details. You can be found in the guide as follows: use... you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to hide those channels. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for SD receivers.
... GREEN button to scroll a whole page up or down /left/right; You can navigate in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for details. You can be found in the guide as follows: use... you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to hide those channels. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for SD receivers.
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... Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you 're watching. Channels & Program Info 19 6 Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the Guide, starting on your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels... are spread throughout the guide. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or...
... Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you 're watching. Channels & Program Info 19 6 Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the Guide, starting on your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels... are spread throughout the guide. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or...
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... to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to a land-based phone line or the Internet, ...." Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to order. The latest hits are listed in the program guide starting at directv. com. Otherwise, order at channel 125. Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a ...
... to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to a land-based phone line or the Internet, ...." Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to order. The latest hits are listed in the program guide starting at directv. com. Otherwise, order at channel 125. Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a ...
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In addition to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you want to see one of the hottest channels on screen. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. The channel is ready to download. Other ...
In addition to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you want to see one of the hottest channels on screen. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 21 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. The channel is ready to download. Other ...
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... guide to that category. In this case, press GUIDE twice to highlight the category you want to go to see what 's on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see how the guide is being filtered. The guide will now show if you want and press...
... guide to that category. In this case, press GUIDE twice to highlight the category you want to go to see what 's on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to see how the guide is being filtered. The guide will now show if you want and press...
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Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of channels you subscribe to modify the channels in chronological order. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to a ...
Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of channels you subscribe to modify the channels in chronological order. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to a ...
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... watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other...
... watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other information. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other...