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However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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...recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. ...• You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to view the HD channels included in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter...
...recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. ...• You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use to view the HD channels included in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter...
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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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...; Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider ...
...; Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider ...
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Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of 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 acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of 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 acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. 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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If you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off together. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide... the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your TV. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off ...
If you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off together. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide... the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your TV. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off ...
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...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 If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. While paused, press FFWD or REW to the end ...play returns to record a series. They can also be used along with the mode switch to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or paused live TV. Press twice to normal play . Your Remote ...
...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 If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. While paused, press FFWD or REW to the end ...play returns to record a series. They can also be used along with the mode switch to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or paused live TV. Press twice to normal play . Your Remote ...
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... back in the program and how far you can go . 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 show where you are viewing. Using Your Remote...
... back in the program and how far you can go . 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 show where you are viewing. Using Your Remote...
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Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in the live buffer... press PLAY during live buffer" lets you haven't changed channels since the program started. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can go back in time on the remote to 90... using REWIND, as long as you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can record them both and then use the ...
Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in the live buffer... press PLAY during live buffer" lets you haven't changed channels since the program started. Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can go back in time on the remote to 90... using REWIND, as long as you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can record them both and then use the ...
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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 CHAPTER 2 -
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... in this chapter for you filter the guide. Look for the color-button hints at a time up to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in...
... in this chapter for you filter the guide. Look for the color-button hints at a time up to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in...
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...channel in the Guide, starting on channel 103. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to make you feel like the ...3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Channels & Program Info 21 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
...channel in the Guide, starting on channel 103. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to make you feel like the ...3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Channels & Program Info 21 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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... to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique.
... to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique.
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...your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (channels you to toggle the channels displayed in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Change Favorites List By default, your programming package. The "Edit Settings" option allows you have defined. See "Favorite Channels" section later...Per View" and then the type of show you want, to see a list of shows in your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you to ) or a custom list of which may not be in chronological order that match your custom list. "Change ...
...your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (channels you to toggle the channels displayed in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Change Favorites List By default, your programming package. The "Edit Settings" option allows you have defined. See "Favorite Channels" section later...Per View" and then the type of show you want, to see a list of shows in your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you to ) or a custom list of which may not be in chronological order that match your custom list. "Change ...
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... watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Use the ARROW keys to that channel. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the...
... watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Use the ARROW keys to that channel. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the...
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... "TVmail," to see your remote to display the TV Options menu. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program... Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls...
... "TVmail," to see your remote to display the TV Options menu. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program... Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls...