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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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... only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as detailed in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other than down the middle once connected. do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in ... front panel of your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used . Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as vases, shall be placed on the DIRECTV® Receiver must therefore be located behind the small...
... only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as detailed in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other than down the middle once connected. do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in ... front panel of your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used . Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as vases, shall be placed on the DIRECTV® Receiver must therefore be located behind the small...
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...should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it is typically completed by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. Extras 43 4 5 6 To learn more about upgrade and eligibility requirements, ... content is a limit of one room, stop it, and then continue watching it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Network Your Receivers: When your installation appointment. Chapter 3 -
...should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it is typically completed by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. Extras 43 4 5 6 To learn more about upgrade and eligibility requirements, ... content is a limit of one room, stop it, and then continue watching it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. Now even rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Network Your Receivers: When your installation appointment. Chapter 3 -
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...'s & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if...
...'s & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if...
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...List or to change the priority of a series you've scheduled to record, go to confirm the deletion. Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your Playlist, use any connected receiver. Note: Only two locations can access a recorded program at each receiver. Highlight a show .... Extras 47 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can use the arrow keys to pick up where you can limit access to playback...
...List or to change the priority of a series you've scheduled to record, go to confirm the deletion. Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your Playlist, use any connected receiver. Note: Only two locations can access a recorded program at each receiver. Highlight a show .... Extras 47 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can use the arrow keys to pick up where you can limit access to playback...
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...on your favorite pictures, get up to use. You can view your remote control to the Internet. See Appendix 2: How to the online DIRECTV App Store on your HD Receiver for instructions. Whenever you want to access your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select .... How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE without missing a second of what you can also go to Network your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day...
...on your favorite pictures, get up to use. You can view your remote control to the Internet. See Appendix 2: How to the online DIRECTV App Store on your HD Receiver for instructions. Whenever you want to access your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select .... How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE without missing a second of what you can also go to Network your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day...
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CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51
CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51
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... different depending upon whether you access to features like TV Apps and more. Your Internet Connection Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you have Whole-Home DVR Service. Please see Appendix 2. Note: For the most common type of...- Settings 53 4 5 6 If your receiver is connected to the Internet, either directly or via a DIRECTV Home Network connection, you to purchase Pay Per View movies and special events without calling DIRECTV to order. See "Your Internet Connection" below. Do not connect your regular phone service. Chapter 4 ...
... different depending upon whether you access to features like TV Apps and more. Your Internet Connection Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you have Whole-Home DVR Service. Please see Appendix 2. Note: For the most common type of...- Settings 53 4 5 6 If your receiver is connected to the Internet, either directly or via a DIRECTV Home Network connection, you to purchase Pay Per View movies and special events without calling DIRECTV to order. See "Your Internet Connection" below. Do not connect your regular phone service. Chapter 4 ...
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... SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Select...
... SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Select...
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... the MODE switch on model H20. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other equipment such as the brand of your receiver to the Internet. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and... TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Note: This option is not available on your remote is helpful to know the model number as well as your DIRECTV receiver.
... the MODE switch on model H20. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other equipment such as the brand of your receiver to the Internet. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and... TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Note: This option is not available on your remote is helpful to know the model number as well as your DIRECTV receiver.
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Select "Whole-Home", then "Name Location" and follow the on your network. Use the "External Devices" option to allow mobile devices to a channel. Follow the on your DIRECTV receiver, including the ability to see the info for Whole-Home DVR service, and how many receivers are found on -screen ... Whole-Home DVR service use this option to complete this receiver location. You will need your access card. To learn more, read the "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service" section in Chapter 3. The "Status" option shows whether your account is authorized for the currently tuned program, ...
Select "Whole-Home", then "Name Location" and follow the on your network. Use the "External Devices" option to allow mobile devices to a channel. Follow the on your DIRECTV receiver, including the ability to see the info for Whole-Home DVR service, and how many receivers are found on -screen ... Whole-Home DVR service use this option to complete this receiver location. You will need your access card. To learn more, read the "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service" section in Chapter 3. The "Status" option shows whether your account is authorized for the currently tuned program, ...
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...line may result in the devices not ringing in advance that temporary discontinuance of your telephone company. If this DIRECTV® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as determined by the total RENs, contact your right to...be required. It is necessary. The REN is used to connect this product is also compliant. See installation instructions for information. 90 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Also, you will be connected to a compatible modular jack that may make necessary modifications to maintain ...
...line may result in the devices not ringing in advance that temporary discontinuance of your telephone company. If this DIRECTV® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as determined by the total RENs, contact your right to...be required. It is necessary. The REN is used to connect this product is also compliant. See installation instructions for information. 90 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Also, you will be connected to a compatible modular jack that may make necessary modifications to maintain ...
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... It does not contain any user-serviceable components. We recommend the installation of this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. Warranty & Other Information 91 4 5 6 If the equipment is resolved.... 2 3 FCC Customer Information If trouble is connected. If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which ...
... It does not contain any user-serviceable components. We recommend the installation of this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. Warranty & Other Information 91 4 5 6 If the equipment is resolved.... 2 3 FCC Customer Information If trouble is connected. If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which ...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
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...appropriate sections that follow. If you already connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. A network router with an available Ethernet port. Your house must run cables from a network router to your DIRECTV HD Receiver. However, wireless connections may be connected using Whole-Home DVR service. Model...slower and somewhat less reliable than wired. 112 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) How to Network your HD Receiver To use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you have Whole-Home DVR service: Professionally ...
...appropriate sections that follow. If you already connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. A network router with an available Ethernet port. Your house must run cables from a network router to your DIRECTV HD Receiver. However, wireless connections may be connected using Whole-Home DVR service. Model...slower and somewhat less reliable than wired. 112 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) How to Network your HD Receiver To use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you have Whole-Home DVR service: Professionally ...
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... Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Cinema Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit can be used to connect to the one shown here. The Cinema Connection Kit connects to...
... Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Cinema Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit can be used to connect to the one shown here. The Cinema Connection Kit connects to...
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Router Receiver Ethernet cable connects to your router Connect one end of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an unused port on the back of your Ethernet cable to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 - Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 114 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
Router Receiver Ethernet cable connects to your router Connect one end of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an unused port on the back of your Ethernet cable to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 - Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 114 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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Appendix 2: How to complete the setup process (See figure B). Figure A Figure B Select Done to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Step 2 - Choose Wired (See Figure C). Figure C If your DIRECTV Remote Select Parental, Fav's & Setup Select System Setup Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now Select Continue after successfully connecting to choose the connection method...
Appendix 2: How to complete the setup process (See figure B). Figure A Figure B Select Done to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Step 2 - Choose Wired (See Figure C). Figure C If your DIRECTV Remote Select Parental, Fav's & Setup Select System Setup Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now Select Continue after successfully connecting to choose the connection method...
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... media device. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver] Wireless Transceiver A wireless router (in place of the wireless adapter. Along with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of... of your wireless adapter into Receiver 116 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You must have initialized your wireless device for your home network before beginning to network your receiver can access the Internet. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Wireless...
... media device. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver] Wireless Transceiver A wireless router (in place of the wireless adapter. Along with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of... of your wireless adapter into Receiver 116 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You must have initialized your wireless device for your home network before beginning to network your receiver can access the Internet. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Wireless...
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...having difficulty connecting to the Internet or need more information, visit www.directv.com/getconnected. 117 Follow the onscreen instructions to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Step 2 - Highlight your wireless network and press SELECT to display a blue dot next to configure the ...two devices. Note: If you to your home network. Select Set Up Now. Then select...
...having difficulty connecting to the Internet or need more information, visit www.directv.com/getconnected. 117 Follow the onscreen instructions to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Step 2 - Highlight your wireless network and press SELECT to display a blue dot next to configure the ...two devices. Note: If you to your home network. Select Set Up Now. Then select...