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...70 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 Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network...
...70 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 Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network...
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... for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the component you need to be in a position that has not...batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that is not supported by step...
... for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the component you need to be in a position that has not...batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that is not supported by step...
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...in the guide go to make you feel like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, ...'re watching. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions on how to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the guide. For a list of 3D programs will display. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
...in the guide go to make you feel like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, ...'re watching. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions on how to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the guide. For a list of 3D programs will display. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
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...An optional menu item that appears if you connect your DVR to Caller ID service from your home computer network. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to you have a...HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - TVmail DIRECTV Messages to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & ...
...An optional menu item that appears if you connect your DVR to Caller ID service from your home computer network. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to you have a...HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - TVmail DIRECTV Messages to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & ...
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... even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted programming. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll see the current status, showing any restrictions. Parental Controls Parental Controls Parental Controls enable...passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition DVRs you want them for the whole family. Whether it's for all categories.
... even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted programming. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll see the current status, showing any restrictions. Parental Controls Parental Controls Parental Controls enable...passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition DVRs you want them for the whole family. Whether it's for all categories.
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...pressing INFO while watching TV. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Various options for Movies, TV and Other (unrated) shows. Note: If you forget your remote to reset it. Select one and... locked, a message appears if you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. There is blocked.
...pressing INFO while watching TV. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Various options for Movies, TV and Other (unrated) shows. Note: If you forget your remote to reset it. Select one and... locked, a message appears if you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. There is blocked.
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...up to make active. Select the one you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. If you want to two custom lists on your DIRECTV programming package. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your list. Use your remote,... select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." Press MENU on your list to displaying all other ...
...up to make active. Select the one you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. If you want to two custom lists on your DIRECTV programming package. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your list. Use your remote,... select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." Press MENU on your list to displaying all other ...
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... easily associate with the room or it as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Continue". Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on...
... easily associate with the room or it as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 80 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Continue". Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on...
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... Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the Den is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV®...
... Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to delete a program (recorded in the Den is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV®...
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... Viiv) in your network for this service to show photos and play music and videos that used for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...menu item, only shown when your DVR is connected to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. The setup is properly connected to your personal computer. See Appendix 2 for more information. You must have saved on your home network, a new...
... Viiv) in your network for this service to show photos and play music and videos that used for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...menu item, only shown when your DVR is connected to that you have at least one personal computer running a media server (e.g. The setup is properly connected to your personal computer. See Appendix 2 for more information. You must have saved on your home network, a new...
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CHAPTER 6 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 92 CONNECTIONS 93 SYSTEM SETUP 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 Remote Control 103 Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 91
CHAPTER 6 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 92 CONNECTIONS 93 SYSTEM SETUP 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 Remote Control 103 Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 91
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...to do is activate your DIRECTV Service. The DIRECTV DVR will allow you to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for you 'll be ready to DIRECTV service. 92 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE After these setup procedures are complete, all ...that's left position. 2. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV Service. 1. pick the programming package that says, "Acquiring ...
...to do is activate your DIRECTV Service. The DIRECTV DVR will allow you to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for you 'll be ready to DIRECTV service. 92 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE After these setup procedures are complete, all ...that's left position. 2. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV Service. 1. pick the programming package that says, "Acquiring ...
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...OUT. You will be limited. Not all cables come with your professional installation. you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to purchase PPV programs and some time after your digital satellite receiver; Note: Never connect an IN... your receiver to the receiver. Please contact the manufacturer of the plug to enhance the interactive features available on your setup. Settings 93 It is required for additional information. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Your Phone...
...OUT. You will be limited. Not all cables come with your professional installation. you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to purchase PPV programs and some time after your digital satellite receiver; Note: Never connect an IN... your receiver to the receiver. Please contact the manufacturer of the plug to enhance the interactive features available on your setup. Settings 93 It is required for additional information. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Your Phone...
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...4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Note: Running the System Test will interfere with live TV and any current recordings. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Go to System... Test screens. Select "More System Info" to review your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Note: For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to...
...4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Note: Running the System Test will interfere with live TV and any current recordings. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Go to System... Test screens. Select "More System Info" to review your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Note: For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to...
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Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on screen whenever you the other option. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of ... or off. Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to show you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to move...
Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on screen whenever you the other option. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of ... or off. Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to show you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to move...
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TV Ratio Standard-Definition DVRs On SD Receivers, select the "TV Ratio" tab to set your TV. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - This option is also available on HD Receivers and is covered in "HDTV" later in this chapter. Most Standard-Definition TVs are 16:9. Settings ...
TV Ratio Standard-Definition DVRs On SD Receivers, select the "TV Ratio" tab to set your TV. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - This option is also available on HD Receivers and is covered in "HDTV" later in this chapter. Most Standard-Definition TVs are 16:9. Settings ...
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... Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. 100 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks...
... Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. 100 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks...
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... formats and resolutions. For example, if Native mode is ON and a program is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Before you get started, you may want to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution...
... formats and resolutions. For example, if Native mode is ON and a program is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Before you get started, you may want to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution...
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.... TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that does not exactly fit your TV screen, your receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 102 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you're watching a widescreen movie on the top and bottom of the screen. You can pass the proper signal.... If you select a resolution your TV doesn't support, the receiver will automatically size the picture. System Setup High-Definition DVRs Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, ...
.... TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that does not exactly fit your TV screen, your receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 102 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you're watching a widescreen movie on the top and bottom of the screen. You can pass the proper signal.... If you select a resolution your TV doesn't support, the receiver will automatically size the picture. System Setup High-Definition DVRs Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, ...
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System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter See Appendix 2, "How to...the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". For best results, it is in the left-most position, it controls your equipment. Remote Control When ... know the model number and brand of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your DIRECTV Receiver.
System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Settings 103 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter See Appendix 2, "How to...the AV1, AV2 and TV modes. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". For best results, it is in the left-most position, it controls your equipment. Remote Control When ... know the model number and brand of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Network Setup High-Definition DVRs Select "Network Setup" to setup and test the connection of your DIRECTV Receiver.