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When 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. 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 the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
When 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. 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 the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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... user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you 're ready to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If your favorite programs. This...
... user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you 're ready to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If your favorite programs. This...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
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...Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS Caller ID 76 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 77 DIRECTV™ iPad® App 78 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 79 GameSearch 84 GSN Game Lounge 84 8 Music, Photos & More 85 QuickTune 88 ScoreGuide 88... TVApps 89 CHAPTER 6: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 92 Guided Setup 92 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 92 Connections 93 Your Phone...
...Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS Caller ID 76 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 77 DIRECTV™ iPad® App 78 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 79 GameSearch 84 GSN Game Lounge 84 8 Music, Photos & More 85 QuickTune 88 ScoreGuide 88... TVApps 89 CHAPTER 6: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 92 Guided Setup 92 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 92 Connections 93 Your Phone...
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when...
.... 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when...
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Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13
CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13
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... several times for example a DVD player or surround sound system). The mode switch must always be replaced. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your TV and...top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you press a button that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If you need to be in a position that is in the left-most...
... several times for example a DVD player or surround sound system). The mode switch must always be replaced. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your TV and...top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you press a button that has not been programmed, or if you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If you need to be in a position that is in the left-most...
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... R15/R16) work differently. Hold down REPLAY jumps to fast-forward at increasing speeds. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to ...normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of 30 seconds. Press multiple times to skip multiples...
... R15/R16) work differently. Hold down REPLAY jumps to fast-forward at increasing speeds. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to ...normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF PROGRAM Jumps the program you have one of 30 seconds. Press multiple times to skip multiples...
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... in time you can go. Using Your Remote Control 17 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the green bar shows how far back in the...
... in time you can go. Using Your Remote Control 17 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the green bar shows how far back in the...
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... press PLAY during live TV until you pause or rewind a program. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can...up to the beginning (up to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. Note:...in time on the remote to toggle between them. This "live buffer. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds).
... press PLAY during live TV until you pause or rewind a program. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can...up to the beginning (up to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. Note:...in time on the remote to toggle between them. This "live buffer. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds).
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CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
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... chapter for details. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to hide these channels. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you filter the guide. The guide holds up to come back 12 hours). Look for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button...: use the RED button to 14 days of the screen for the color-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out.
... chapter for details. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to hide these channels. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you filter the guide. The guide holds up to come back 12 hours). Look for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button...: use the RED button to 14 days of the screen for the color-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out.
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... go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW... HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. If you 're watching. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. For a list of a channel in entertainment virtually jump into your...
... go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW... HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. If you 're watching. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. For a list of a channel in entertainment virtually jump into your...
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... using the direction arrows on one of the hottest channels on your remote to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix, let customers with each channel. Press the ACTIVE button on screen. In...
... using the direction arrows on one of the hottest channels on your remote to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Other interactive channels such as, News Mix and Sports Mix, let customers with each channel. Press the ACTIVE button on screen. In...
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..." and then the type of show you subscribe to toggle the channels displayed in your custom list. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your sort criterion. See "Favorite Channels" section later in this chapter for details. Program Guide Guide Options From...
..." and then the type of show you subscribe to toggle the channels displayed in your custom list. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your sort criterion. See "Favorite Channels" section later in this chapter for details. Program Guide Guide Options From...
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The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Channels & Program Info 25 Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - You can also ...
The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Channels & Program Info 25 Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - You can also ...
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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 receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Info Select "... or special promotions. We also notify you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see 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 receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Info Select "... or special promotions. We also notify you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. ...