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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 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 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.
However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 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 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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... is shown here. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in , it's time to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see...re plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to start watching TV. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from...
... is shown here. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in , it's time to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see...re plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to start watching TV. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from...
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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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... Channels in time 12 hours, once there use the CHAN/PAGE button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for SD receivers. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the channel number to move one cell at the bottom of ... 12 hours). 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 customize your subscription package are not part of the screen for the colorbutton hints at a time up or down /left/right...
... Channels in time 12 hours, once there use the CHAN/PAGE button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for SD receivers. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE type in the channel number to move one cell at the bottom of ... 12 hours). 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 customize your subscription package are not part of the screen for the colorbutton hints at a time up or down /left/right...
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...spread throughout the guide. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to...Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you want to 3D channels. Channels & Program Info 19 6 If you will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". STZHD or CNNHD) in...
...spread throughout the guide. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to...Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you want to 3D channels. Channels & Program Info 19 6 If you will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". STZHD or CNNHD) in...
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DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote ... the TV Options menu. Info Select "Info" to see your messages. Chapter 2 - When you 've watched (up to your receiver. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see a list of the program. For detailed program information and other options...
DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote ... the TV Options menu. Info Select "Info" to see your messages. Chapter 2 - When you 've watched (up to your receiver. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see a list of the program. For detailed program information and other options...
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...that appears at the top of browsing the entire Guide. You can also search for channels here instead of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for... Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Menu Menu Use the main menu to automatically. Search for SD receivers) program guide.
...that appears at the top of browsing the entire Guide. You can also search for channels here instead of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for... Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Menu Menu Use the main menu to automatically. Search for SD receivers) program guide.
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... telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 29 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your entire DIRECTV® System. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and... subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "...
... telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 29 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your entire DIRECTV® System. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and... subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "...
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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 CHAPTER 3 -
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... to a DECA. Extras 43 4 5 6 This is shared by an installer during your household, skip 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, HR24, HR34, H21...
... to a DECA. Extras 43 4 5 6 This is shared by an installer during your household, skip 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, HR24, HR34, H21...
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...you set Share Playlist to delete a program (recorded in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be prompted to set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to "No...'s Playlist. Chapter 3 - Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for...
...you set Share Playlist to delete a program (recorded in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be prompted to set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to "No...'s Playlist. Chapter 3 - Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for...
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... request does not work 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 did before. Tip: Adding a second... HD DVR to record. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Record Programs: If you're in the...
... request does not work 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 did before. Tip: Adding a second... HD DVR to record. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Record Programs: If you're in the...
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... watched part of the show and press SELECT to both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). You can select "Resume" to programs with Parental Controls. Your parental control settings ...the LIST button on the To Do List or to change the priority of a series you left off. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from any of the DVR control buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD, ADVANCE, ...
... watched part of the show and press SELECT to both recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). You can select "Resume" to programs with Parental Controls. Your parental control settings ...the LIST button on the To Do List or to change the priority of a series you left off. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from any of the DVR control buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD, ADVANCE, ...
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Note: This feature is not available on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your local weather, see live feeds of ... TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want to use. Whenever you want . Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of a button. See Appendix 2: How to Network your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With...
Note: This feature is not available on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your local weather, see live feeds of ... TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you want to use. Whenever you want . Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of a button. See Appendix 2: How to Network your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With...
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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 RCA audio and component video connectors. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector ... 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.
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 RCA audio and component video connectors. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector ... 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.
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... either component or RCA (composite) video. This example also shows connecting your receiver for component video and RCA audio connections. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable that...
... either component or RCA (composite) video. This example also shows connecting your receiver for component video and RCA audio connections. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable that...
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... display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you the other option. No matter which include: Guide... HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either...
... display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you the other option. No matter which include: Guide... HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either...
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Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - 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.
Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - 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.