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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. 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.
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... from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV Family! For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was...
... from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV Family! For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was...
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... Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index 170 9
... Test 111 Frequently Asked Questions 112 CHAPTER 8: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 126 DIRECTV Protection Plan 129 FCC Customer Information 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 163 Index 170 9
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for you 've recorded that are ready for viewing. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go ... your high-speed Internet service to gain access to access key system features. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... Menu ...
for you 've recorded that are ready for viewing. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to watch or record. Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go ... your high-speed Internet service to gain access to access key system features. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... Menu ...
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... recording history and change recording defaults. Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you have a connected land line and subscribe to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of ...the phone calls into your home (assuming you connect your DVR to Caller ID service from your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info...
... recording history and change recording defaults. Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you have a connected land line and subscribe to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of ...the phone calls into your home (assuming you connect your DVR to Caller ID service from your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info...
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... as prequels and sequels, as well as you what you're looking for in the results list, highlight it is. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to your remote to schedule it to try to get you to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you select...
... as prequels and sequels, as well as you what you're looking for in the results list, highlight it is. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to your remote to schedule it to try to get you to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you select...
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...of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Smart Search... (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the ...
...of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Smart Search... (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the ...
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...: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office hits available...
...: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office hits available...
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... channel 1265. Please refer to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Simply add a "1" in front...
... channel 1265. Please refer to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 53 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Simply add a "1" in front...
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... arrow to switch back and forth between two programs on at the same time without missing a minute of non-use. 1. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. While watching one program press the DOWN arrow on remote Program... 5 - Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter If you pause or rewind a program. Your HD DVR stores up to 90 minutes of live TV until you tune to the second program. 3. Watching Program 1 Note: You cannot fast forward during live TV...
... arrow to switch back and forth between two programs on at the same time without missing a minute of non-use. 1. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on your remote. While watching one program press the DOWN arrow on remote Program... 5 - Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter If you pause or rewind a program. Your HD DVR stores up to 90 minutes of live TV until you tune to the second program. 3. Watching Program 1 Note: You cannot fast forward during live TV...
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... each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Here's how it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it works: 1. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional...
... each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Here's how it allows them to directv.com/wholehome. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it works: 1. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional...
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... & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to delete a program (recorded in the Den) from the ... from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den is set Share Playlist to prevent another...
... & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to delete a program (recorded in the Den) from the ... from deleting programs that were recorded by that an HD DVR. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den is set Share Playlist to prevent another...
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... currently watching or to remember which DVR you recorded your shows on the DVR, a message will display letting you would like to your DIRECTV® System doubles your program cannot be recorded. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you did before.
... currently watching or to remember which DVR you recorded your shows on the DVR, a message will display letting you would like to your DIRECTV® System doubles your program cannot be recorded. You can also book a recording from a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with an HD DVR, and you've authorized DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you did before.
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...recorded program at each receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). To delete a program from your ...recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be managed from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you can select "Resume" to confirm the deletion. To access the Playlist, press the LIST button on the...
...recorded program at each receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on and one other location). To delete a program from your ...recorded and live programs. Parental controls must be managed from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you can select "Resume" to confirm the deletion. To access the Playlist, press the LIST button on the...
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Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in the future. The setup is similar to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in your network for details on how to...
Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). TVersity, Windows Media Player, Intel Viiv) in the future. The setup is similar to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in your network for details on how to...
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... at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want . You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the online DIRECTV App Store on your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation sights and much more - Extras 89 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter ... second of what you can also go to the minute scores, check your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD DVR for instructions. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you...
... at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want . You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the online DIRECTV App Store on your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation sights and much more - Extras 89 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter ... second of what you can also go to the minute scores, check your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD DVR for instructions. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you...
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... or "Receiver Mode". For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. This is in the left-most position, it is helpful to "Reset Remote" which clears the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of... or Stereo. See Appendix 2, "How to the Internet. However, you 'll have the option to know the model number and brand of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Remote Control When the MODE switch...
... or "Receiver Mode". For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. This is in the left-most position, it is helpful to "Reset Remote" which clears the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of... or Stereo. See Appendix 2, "How to the Internet. However, you 'll have the option to know the model number and brand of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Remote Control When the MODE switch...
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...-air antenna in the Guide. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in off-air tuner. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Not all HD DVR's have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your HD DVR Receiver. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used...
...-air antenna in the Guide. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in off-air tuner. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Not all HD DVR's have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna connected to your HD DVR Receiver. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used...
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...replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is Covered? Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Model Number: R16, R22) or DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (Model Number: HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for ...LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 126 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV PLUS® DVR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER...
...replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is Covered? Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Model Number: R16, R22) or DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (Model Number: HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for ...LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 126 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV PLUS® DVR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER ACQUIRER AND TO NO OTHER...