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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. 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.
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.... WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Now that you're plugged in your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in ,...guide applies to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Welcome! We'll ...
.... WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Now that you're plugged in your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in ,...guide applies to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Welcome! We'll ...
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... and Pay Per View 30 Parental Controls 85 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 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 CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 The... & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 16 Channel Banner & 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 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 2 -
... and Pay Per View 30 Parental Controls 85 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 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 CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 The... & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 16 Channel Banner & 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 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 2 -
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...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 Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example...
...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 Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example...
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... supply (power cord) may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. You should, however, be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to use of time. 15. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Install in the literature accompanying this apparatus during...
... supply (power cord) may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. You should, however, be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to use of time. 15. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Install in the literature accompanying this apparatus during...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. 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.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. 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.
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... onscreen message will pop up to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If your... already been programmed to turn a single component on . Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button...
... onscreen message will pop up to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). If your... already been programmed to turn a single component on . Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, ... jumps to fastforward at video by frame. Jumps the program you to record programs in recorded or live TV. tickmark. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). RECORD One press allows you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. They...
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, ... jumps to fastforward at video by frame. Jumps the program you to record programs in recorded or live TV. tickmark. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). RECORD One press allows you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. They...
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... programs to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you can go. Simply press PLAY during ...
... programs to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you can go. Simply press PLAY during ...
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.... "Cast & Crew" displays actors, directors, producers, etc. "Parental Info" shows info from Common Sense Media, a non-profit, independent organization that worked on the program. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to come back 12 hours. use the CHAN...
.... "Cast & Crew" displays actors, directors, producers, etc. "Parental Info" shows info from Common Sense Media, a non-profit, independent organization that worked on the program. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to come back 12 hours. use the CHAN...
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Press the ACTIVE button on your regular channels; The channel is broadcast 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 interactive channel. Other interactive...using the direction arrows on channel 103. 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 remote to eight of the hottest channels on screen. Select "3D"...
Press the ACTIVE button on your regular channels; The channel is broadcast 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 interactive channel. Other interactive...using the direction arrows on channel 103. 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 remote to eight of the hottest channels on screen. Select "3D"...
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...'s on there. Press SELECT on DIRECTV. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for "rent" on the new show and want to go to that are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. online miniguide 20 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites... List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your guide among the following: "All...
...'s on there. Press SELECT on DIRECTV. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for "rent" on the new show and want to go to that are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. online miniguide 20 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites... List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your guide among the following: "All...
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... are self-created lists of your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". or "Remove..." The display format is an easy way to toggle among the channels you 've watched (up to add... such as, "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to see a list of previous channels you watch most often. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . This is the only difference so check out both to...
... are self-created lists of your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". or "Remove..." The display format is an easy way to toggle among the channels you 've watched (up to add... such as, "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to see a list of previous channels you watch most often. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . This is the only difference so check out both to...
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... window on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 Select "PIP". Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE...
... window on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 Select "PIP". Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE...
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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. 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".
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...search. You can select individual programs or you to find all matching programs within the 14-day program guide as well as within the DIRECTV movie library. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on hot new shows, the most popular shows this ... results as soon as your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. There's no need to narrow your results. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote to "triple tap" the words. Whether you're...
...search. You can select individual programs or you to find all matching programs within the 14-day program guide as well as within the DIRECTV movie library. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on hot new shows, the most popular shows this ... results as soon as your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. There's no need to narrow your results. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote to "triple tap" the words. Whether you're...
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.... Search results appear on your remote to get connected at the bottom of the results list. SEARCH FEATURES 29 CHAPTER 3 - YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you can search for a description of the video and other options. Enter your search term using the onscreen keypad, or...
.... Search results appear on your remote to get connected at the bottom of the results list. SEARCH FEATURES 29 CHAPTER 3 - YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you can search for a description of the video and other options. Enter your search term using the onscreen keypad, or...
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... Demand. Press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select "All Movies". New titles available every week. In Theaters - This includes both free and premium movies. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On Demand content are also available in the program...
... Demand. Press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select "All Movies". New titles available every week. In Theaters - This includes both free and premium movies. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On Demand content are also available in the program...
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...a connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). Otherwise, order on directv.com. NOTE: In order to download programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR over the Internet. On Demand titles will download to your DIRECTV HD DVR to order. Select the movie, select the "Play" option, then follow the onscreen ...ON DEMAND If your purchase. SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW You can still cancel your DIRECTV HD DVR is available to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you can record or order movies from this screen. Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "...
...a connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). Otherwise, order on directv.com. NOTE: In order to download programs to your DIRECTV HD DVR over the Internet. On Demand titles will download to your DIRECTV HD DVR to order. Select the movie, select the "Play" option, then follow the onscreen ...ON DEMAND If your purchase. SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW You can still cancel your DIRECTV HD DVR is available to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you can record or order movies from this screen. Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "...