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When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your 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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your 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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to...
For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...down /left/right; See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move ahead in time 12 hours, once there use the ARROW buttons to... You can be found in the channel number to hide those channels. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide.
...down /left/right; See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move ahead in time 12 hours, once there use the ARROW buttons to... You can be found in the channel number to hide those channels. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide.
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...Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to 3D channels. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in... and also look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 For a list of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering ...
...Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to 3D channels. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in... and also look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 For a list of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering ...
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...press the YELLOW button on your remote to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to display the TV Options menu. This...Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Info Select "Info" to your messages. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to 5). When you watch most often. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you 've watched (up to see a ...
...press the YELLOW button on your remote to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to display the TV Options menu. This...Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Info Select "Info" to your messages. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to 5). When you watch most often. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you 've watched (up to see a ...
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...press MENU again (or EXIT) to access key system features. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu You can also search for SD receivers) program guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to make ...it go to automatically. Press MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see...
...press MENU again (or EXIT) to access key system features. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu You can also search for SD receivers) program guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to make ...it go to automatically. Press MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see...
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... asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control...
... asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control...
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CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
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...quick understanding of one room, stop it, and then continue watching it is connected to share content. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver (models HR34, HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, ...it works: 1. This is shared by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to a DECA. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. H24, H25, HR24 and HR34...
...quick understanding of one room, stop it, and then continue watching it is connected to share content. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver (models HR34, HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, ...it works: 1. This is shared by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to a DECA. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. H24, H25, HR24 and HR34...
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... is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. In our...DVR in the Den) from the Master Bedroom or Kitchen would be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. You can change sharing options at any time. Press MENU...
... is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. In our...DVR in the Den) from the Master Bedroom or Kitchen would be prevented from deleting programs that were recorded by that HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. You can change sharing options at any time. Press MENU...
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... playlist of all your recordings on . If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you're able to request programs to remember...
... playlist of all your recordings on . If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you're able to request programs to remember...
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Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings ... both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be deleted from your Playlist, use any connected receiver. The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to the...
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings ... both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be deleted from your Playlist, use any connected receiver. The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you 've scheduled to record, go to the...
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... Arrow button and select the App you want to use. To enjoy TV Apps, your remote control to launch TV Apps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. Whenever you want to access your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation sights and much more - Note: This feature... FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your HD Receiver for instructions. See Appendix 2: How to Network your computer, at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you 're watching, ...
... Arrow button and select the App you want to use. To enjoy TV Apps, your remote control to launch TV Apps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. Whenever you want to access your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation sights and much more - Note: This feature... FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your HD Receiver for instructions. See Appendix 2: How to Network your computer, at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you 're watching, ...
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... system that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input. This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a DVD burner with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Example: TV with RCA audio and component video connectors.
... system that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input. This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a DVD burner with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Example: TV with RCA audio and component video connectors.
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... an optional cable with RCA video and audio connectors, and a VCR using a TV that supports component video and RCA audio. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that comes with your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors. Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable...
... an optional cable with RCA video and audio connectors, and a VCR using a TV that supports component video and RCA audio. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that comes with your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors. Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable...
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... remote to the category filter first. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to hide the SD duplicates. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on -screen text language. Guide shows:... Select whether you want the guide to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to show you ...
... remote to the category filter first. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to hide the SD duplicates. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on -screen text language. Guide shows:... Select whether you want the guide to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to show you ...
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Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 -
Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 -