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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 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, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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 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, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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...professional installed your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to manage your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you 're plugged in ...your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing regarding ...
...professional installed your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to manage your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you 're plugged in ...your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing regarding ...
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... & TV Options 21 Menu 25 Extras 56 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 3 Safety & Care 6 Product Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE...
... & TV Options 21 Menu 25 Extras 56 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 3 Safety & Care 6 Product Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE...
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... 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Index 168 Icon Reference 174 Troubleshooting Tips 102 Frequently Asked Questions 105 CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER ...INFO Limited 90-Day Warranty 122 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 125 FCC Customer Information 126 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 129 5 GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8...
... 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Index 168 Icon Reference 174 Troubleshooting Tips 102 Frequently Asked Questions 105 CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER ...INFO Limited 90-Day Warranty 122 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 125 FCC Customer Information 126 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 129 5 GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8...
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... that produce heat. 9. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Unplug this unit. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Follow all warnings. 4. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,.... Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying this apparatus near any ventilation openings. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
... that produce heat. 9. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Unplug this unit. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Follow all warnings. 4. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,.... Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying this apparatus near any ventilation openings. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
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Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver.
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USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9 CHAPTER 1 -
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9 CHAPTER 1 -
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...; System was installed professionally, your TV. If you need to alert you. 10 The mode switch must always be replaced. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, ... piece of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your...
...; System was installed professionally, your TV. If you need to alert you. 10 The mode switch must always be replaced. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, ... piece of the remote flashes. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your...
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...Guide and live TV. Press up to four times to the next 15-minute tickmark. Pressing PLAY returns to normal 12 play . DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Press multiple times increasing speeds. Pressing... to go to the previous 15-minute to continue to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, and inserts live...
...Guide and live TV. Press up to four times to the next 15-minute tickmark. Pressing PLAY returns to normal 12 play . DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Press multiple times increasing speeds. Pressing... to go to the previous 15-minute to continue to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, and inserts live...
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... press the RECORD button during a live programs, the progress bar is green and the time shown is the time of day. 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 in the program you...
... press the RECORD button during a live programs, the progress bar is green and the time shown is the time of day. 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 in the program you...
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... programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you haven't changed channels since the program started. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 NOTE: You cannot fast forward during a show to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you watch. Simply press PLAY during ...
... programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you haven't changed channels since the program started. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 NOTE: You cannot fast forward during a show to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you watch. Simply press PLAY during ...
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... the ARROW buttons to move ahead in a channel number to watch or record the program, view a list of other showings or episodes, and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to move one cell at the bottom...
... the ARROW buttons to move ahead in a channel number to watch or record the program, view a list of other showings or episodes, and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to move one cell at the bottom...
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...press GUIDE and pick the channel you can type in the new channel number while in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. These channels are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on your ..., you want to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. CHOICE™ package or higher required for the software to wait a few seconds for ESPN 3D. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your regular channels;...
...press GUIDE and pick the channel you can type in the new channel number while in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. These channels are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on your ..., you want to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. CHOICE™ package or higher required for the software to wait a few seconds for ESPN 3D. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your regular channels;...
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... you want using All Movies and On Demand. (See Chapter 3.) MINI GUIDE If you are watching a show if you want a quick look at what 's on DIRECTV. You can type in your custom list. The receiver will search for the current channel or you can use it for featured movies, sports or... modify the channels in a new channel number to see what 's on the new show and want to go to display a one-line mini program guide. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by...
... you want using All Movies and On Demand. (See Chapter 3.) MINI GUIDE If you are watching a show if you want a quick look at what 's on DIRECTV. You can type in your custom list. The receiver will search for the current channel or you can use it for featured movies, sports or... modify the channels in a new channel number to see what 's on the new show and want to go to display a one-line mini program guide. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by...
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... of subtitles or closed captioning off. 22 This is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . When you 've watched (up to turn the display of...
... of subtitles or closed captioning off. 22 This is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . When you 've watched (up to turn the display of...
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... the DOWN ARROW. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your remote. The larger video is... only available on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the...
... the DOWN ARROW. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your remote. The larger video is... only available on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the...
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For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MENU EXTRAS Use the Extras option to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active Channel, GSN Game Lounge, TV Apps, Music & Photos, and Showroom.
For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MENU EXTRAS Use the Extras option to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active Channel, GSN Game Lounge, TV Apps, Music & Photos, and Showroom.
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... & Browse", then select "Smart Search". A Keyword Search allows you start typing. You can select "Autorecord" to automatically record all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews...
... & Browse", then select "Smart Search". A Keyword Search allows you start typing. You can select "Autorecord" to automatically record all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews...
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..., you can search for a description of YouTube videos matching your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". 2. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you're already connected, follow these simple steps: 1. A list of the video and other options. Play a video from this screen...
..., you can search for a description of YouTube videos matching your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". 2. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you're already connected, follow these simple steps: 1. A list of the video and other options. Play a video from this screen...