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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 Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in order to be able to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. If your receiver and its user interface may vary...here. Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Now that you are ready to accommodate several models, your receiver was designed to start enjoying access to the...
...For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in order to be able to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. If your receiver and its user interface may vary...here. Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Now that you are ready to accommodate several models, your receiver was designed to start enjoying access to the...
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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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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver. 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver. 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
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... these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the...
... these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the...
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...For your information: The identification sticker can be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - No user-serviceable parts inside. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used is the ... not expressly approved by the party responsible for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into the wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension ...
...For your information: The identification sticker can be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - No user-serviceable parts inside. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used is the ... not expressly approved by the party responsible for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into the wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension ...
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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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..., so we'll start here. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control your touch point to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you . If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off... together. The mode switch must always be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is your DIRECTV® Receiver. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to be replaced...
..., so we'll start here. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control your touch point to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you . If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off... together. The mode switch must always be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is your DIRECTV® Receiver. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to be replaced...
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... change function depending on any menu screen. As you use the system look in your system. The LIST button takes you go to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to the previous screen. You'll see information about that tell you are... and Destination Buttons The buttons in this chapter. Press BACK to move through all of the features available in the bottom right of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Using Your Remote Control 15 Press the GUIDE button to...
... change function depending on any menu screen. As you use the system look in your system. The LIST button takes you go to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to the previous screen. You'll see information about that tell you are... and Destination Buttons The buttons in this chapter. Press BACK to move through all of the features available in the bottom right of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Using Your Remote Control 15 Press the GUIDE button to...
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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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... filter the guide. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the channel number to hide those channels. The guide holds up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers... in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can customize your subscription package are not part of the screen for SD receivers. Program Guide Program ...
... filter the guide. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the channel number to hide those channels. The guide holds up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers... in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can customize your subscription package are not part of the screen for SD receivers. Program Guide Program ...
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To find them, look for instructions. If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like the 3D experience in the guide go to 3D channels. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels ... your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of HD channels and they...
To find them, look for instructions. If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like the 3D experience in the guide go to 3D channels. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels ... your 3D glasses and watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of HD channels and they...
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...Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day. The latest hits are listed in the program guide starting at directv. com. To order a movie from the program guide. Find them in advance, you can use your remote to delete it for any reason before ... order a movie in the program guide starting around channel 117. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your remote. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet...
...Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day. The latest hits are listed in the program guide starting at directv. com. To order a movie from the program guide. Find them in advance, you can use your remote to delete it for any reason before ... order a movie in the program guide starting around channel 117. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your remote. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet...
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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 move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to . Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - If you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to download. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. Press the ACTIVE button on your ...
In addition to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to . Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - If you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to download. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. Press the ACTIVE button on your ...
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... only that the channels that match that are shown in the bottom left of program you want a quick look at what 's on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to highlight the category you are looking for. Filtering the Guide There may want to display a one-line...
... only that the channels that match that are shown in the bottom left of program you want a quick look at what 's on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to highlight the category you are looking for. Filtering the Guide There may want to display a one-line...
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..., press the YELLOW button to see a list of shows in chronological order that match your selection. Chapter 2 - Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what's available in the guide in the guide. Change Favorites List By default, your programming package. See the "Favorite Channels" section in your...
..., press the YELLOW button to see a list of shows in chronological order that match your selection. Chapter 2 - Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what's available in the guide in the guide. Change Favorites List By default, your programming package. See the "Favorite Channels" section in your...
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... the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
... the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE