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All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 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 box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
All other ENERGY STAR labeled 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 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 box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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...or you are ready to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome to start watching TV. Now ... several models, your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. 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 Family! For information and pricing regarding programming, ...
...or you are ready to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome to start watching TV. Now ... several models, your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. 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 Family! For information and pricing regarding programming, ...
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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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... Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. You can navigate in the guide as follows: use the GREEN button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to go directly there. See ...
... Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. You can navigate in the guide as follows: use the GREEN button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to go directly there. See ...
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... or higher required for HD after the program title 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. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in...list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - To find them, look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. Channels & Program Info 19 6 ...
... or higher required for HD after the program title 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. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in...list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - To find them, look for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. Channels & Program Info 19 6 ...
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... the Last Five channels you of software changes and new features that channel. Chapter 2 - Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see 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 previous channels you watch most often. ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to read a brief description of the program.
... the Last Five channels you of software changes and new features that channel. Chapter 2 - Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see 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 previous channels you watch most often. ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to read a brief description of the program.
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...display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". You can also see the status of browsing the entire Guide. Press... MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also search for channels here instead of shows (past...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 To learn more, go away. Search for SD receivers) ...
...display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". You can also see the status of browsing the entire Guide. Press... MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also search for channels here instead of shows (past...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 To learn more, go away. Search for SD receivers) ...
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... program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently 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 -...
... program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently 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 -...
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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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...-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 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can schedule and watch recorded... programs. Start watching a recorded program in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. Here's how it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. Extras 43 4 5 6 Chapter...
...-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 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can schedule and watch recorded... programs. Start watching a recorded program in one remote viewing per DVR at a time. Here's how it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. Extras 43 4 5 6 Chapter...
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...view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Press MENU... previous example, if the DVR in the Den is an HD DVR, you'll be prevented from doing so. 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 set...
...view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Press MENU... previous example, if the DVR in the Den is an HD DVR, you'll be prevented from doing so. 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 set...
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...; System doubles your request. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you know that your program cannot be recorded. If your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. then select ...to cancel the request does not work on the DVR, a message will display letting you 're able to request programs to select the HD DVR you recorded your recordings on . DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an...
...; System doubles your request. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you know that your program cannot be recorded. If your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. then select ...to cancel the request does not work on the DVR, a message will display letting you 're able to request programs to select the HD DVR you recorded your recordings on . DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an...
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...as PAUSE, FFWD, ADVANCE, etc... If you've already watched part of a series you left off. If a third location tries to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Manage Recordings" for details. while watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. Your parental control settings... restrict access to confirm the deletion. 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...
...as PAUSE, FFWD, ADVANCE, etc... If you've already watched part of a series you left off. If a third location tries to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Manage Recordings" for details. while watching your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. Your parental control settings... restrict access to confirm the deletion. 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...
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... Store on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to use.... See Appendix 2: How to the minute scores, check your HD Receiver for instructions. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to Network...
... Store on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to use.... See Appendix 2: How to the minute scores, check your HD Receiver for instructions. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to Network...
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... as the best audio input. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound...
... as the best audio input. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound...
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... optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out to a DVD burner using a TV that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. Connections Chapter 4 - 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.
... optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out to a DVD burner using a TV that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. Connections Chapter 4 - 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.
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... Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to show you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE...shows you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. Language: Select your remote 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 move between ...
... Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to show you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE...shows you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. Language: Select your remote 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 move between ...
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System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. 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
System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. 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