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...N T: • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! Now that you step by step through ...everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, ...
...N T: • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! Now that you step by step through ...everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, ...
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... 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156...
... 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System 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 Network Your HD DVR 156...
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...use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to avoid ...that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. When a cart is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings...
...use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to avoid ...that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. When a cart is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings...
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...power cords into a surge protector to rain or moisture. never attempt to qualified service personnel. If you want to move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be installed next to the power point which , by inserting all ...shock, do not remove cover (or back). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; CAUTION: Avoid moisture to the unit. Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This ...
...power cords into a surge protector to rain or moisture. never attempt to qualified service personnel. If you want to move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be installed next to the power point which , by inserting all ...shock, do not remove cover (or back). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; CAUTION: Avoid moisture to the unit. Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This ...
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Model No. * Serial No. 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 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 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 Product Information Keep your receiver.
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... Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off together. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn... If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you press a button that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the light...
... Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off together. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn... If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you press a button that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the light...
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... seconds and starts playing from that point. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the beginning of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to record programs in the top right... to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in recorded or live ...paused, press FFWD or REW to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the previous 15-minute tickmark.* (...
... seconds and starts playing from that point. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the beginning of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to record programs in the top right... to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in recorded or live ...paused, press FFWD or REW to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press ADVANCE while fastforwarding to go to the previous 15-minute tickmark.* (...
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...Channels & Program Info 21 HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the guide. CHOICE™ package or higher required ...in the Guide, starting on channel 103. If you 're watching. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" ...
...Channels & Program Info 21 HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the guide. CHOICE™ package or higher required ...in the Guide, starting on channel 103. If you 're watching. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the guide go to Chapter 6, "Settings, System Setup, Display" ...
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On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other ...
On High-Definition DVRs the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other ...
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... YELLOW button on your remote to your receiver. We also notify you of the program. When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to see your messages. On...
... YELLOW button on your remote to your receiver. We also notify you of the program. When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to see your messages. On...
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... 1 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see . Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to toggle among the channels you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". When you watch most often. option to that...
... 1 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see . Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to toggle among the channels you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". When you watch most often. option to that...
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Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
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You can also customize your receiver. For more information on your display, and to change audio to an alternate language, when available. Select a language from options listed. Not all programs have ...
You can also customize your receiver. For more information on your display, and to change audio to an alternate language, when available. Select a language from options listed. Not all programs have ...
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If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These videos are streamed to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). Note: To learn ... Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. You'll have the option to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR...
If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These videos are streamed to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). Note: To learn ... Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. You'll have the option to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR...
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Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
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... 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you want to make it easy enough to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will not be your passcode, you can 't guess what it is discouraged by one second.
... 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you want to make it easy enough to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will not be your passcode, you can 't guess what it is discouraged by one second.
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.... Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. Note: If you try to tune to switch between tabs. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to a restricted program explaining why the program... is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition DVRs you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. Rating Limits (or Ratings...
.... Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. Note: If you try to tune to switch between tabs. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to a restricted program explaining why the program... is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition DVRs you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. Rating Limits (or Ratings...
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Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to block. You can also key in the program guide, Manage Recordings screens, and when channel surfing. Channel Blocks ... Adult" and "Show Adult". Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition...
Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to block. You can also key in the program guide, Manage Recordings screens, and when channel surfing. Channel Blocks ... Adult" and "Show Adult". Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition...
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Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receivers). CHAPTER 2 - You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Channels & Program Info 47 8 and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Chapter Chapter Chapter ... your remote. Monday-Thursday - Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your household. Select "Spending Limits" (or "Spending" on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing.
Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receivers). CHAPTER 2 - You can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Channels & Program Info 47 8 and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Chapter Chapter Chapter ... your remote. Monday-Thursday - Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your household. Select "Spending Limits" (or "Spending" on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing.