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... and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from...guide applies to start watching TV. Now that you 're ready to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in, enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of ...
... and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from...guide applies to start watching TV. Now that you 're ready to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in, enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of ...
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... 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System Software Updates 110 Onscreen Error Messages 110 Run the System 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...
... 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System Software Updates 110 Onscreen Error Messages 110 Run the System 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...
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The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not ... amplifiers) that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of time. 14) Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is present within this unit.
The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not ... amplifiers) that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of time. 14) Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is present within this unit.
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... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to reach room temperature before you move your set-top box, first disconnect it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of...
... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to reach room temperature before you move your set-top box, first disconnect it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of...
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Product Information Keep your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No.
Product Information Keep your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No.
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These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed... and Mode Switch to alert you press a button that is in the left-most position to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off or on or off (for a...then use the POWER button to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. ...
These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed... and Mode Switch to alert you press a button that is in the left-most position to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off or on or off (for a...then use the POWER button to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. ...
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... forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press multiple times to skip multiples of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to rewind at increasing speeds. Press REPLAY while rewinding...
... forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press multiple times to skip multiples of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to rewind at increasing speeds. Press REPLAY while rewinding...
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...package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for ... your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. If you want to make you feel like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Just hook up your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. To find...
...package or higher required for HD after the program title in the guide. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for ... your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. If you want to make you feel like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Just hook up your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. To find...
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..., channel number, date, time and other options. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Channel Banner When you find a current show in...
..., channel number, date, time and other options. Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Channel Banner When you find a current show in...
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..." icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you of the program. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to... your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote...
..." icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you of the program. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to... your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote...
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... easy way to 5). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see . You have 4 options to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from that channel. CHAPTER 2 - When you select a channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the...
... easy way to 5). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see . You have 4 options to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from that channel. CHAPTER 2 - When you select a channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the...
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The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
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... by selecting "Parental Controls". For more information on your display, and to change audio to an alternate language, when available. You can also customize your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
... by selecting "Parental Controls". For more information on your display, and to change audio to an alternate language, when available. You can also customize your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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... Select a title to go to this feature. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. You may ...use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video...
... Select a title to go to this feature. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You'll have the option to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. You may ...use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video...
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Press MENU on your search (and avoid extra typing). Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your remote and select "Smart Search". Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your receiver displays your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order.
Press MENU on your search (and avoid extra typing). Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your remote and select "Smart Search". Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your receiver displays your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order.
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... tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will not be asked to create a passcode. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you want to...
... tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will not be asked to create a passcode. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you want to...
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... your account number. Rating Limits (or Ratings) Set rating limits for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your...
... your account number. Rating Limits (or Ratings) Set rating limits for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your...
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... adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Scroll down the channel list and select those you wish to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show... Adult". Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to block. Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. You can also key in the program ...
... adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Scroll down the channel list and select those you wish to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show... Adult". Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to block. Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. You can also key in the program ...
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... and durations for viewing. Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your household. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on "school nights" - Parental Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Viewing Hours...
... and durations for viewing. Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your household. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on "school nights" - Parental Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Viewing Hours...