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When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps.
When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR 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 qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps.
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...use to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive... available separately. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from pushing the...
...use to start watching TV. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive... available separately. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from pushing the...
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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 & ...
... 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 & ...
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...with same or equivalent type. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for required grounding of the metal structure of your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance (by the warranty or by inserting all the components before continuing • CAUTION: To reduce ...the risk of cable entry as close to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move your set-top box, first disconnect it is required. There is danger of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by the party...
...with same or equivalent type. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for required grounding of the metal structure of your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance (by the warranty or by inserting all the components before continuing • CAUTION: To reduce ...the risk of cable entry as close to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move your set-top box, first disconnect it is required. There is danger of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by the party...
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Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can record them both ... can go back in the live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to flip between them.
Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can record them both ... can go back in the live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to flip between them.
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...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" for instructions on how to see only the HD version ... in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you want to make that setting. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - If you feel like the 3D experience ...
...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" for instructions on how to see only the HD version ... in the guide. Channels & Program Info 21 Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make you want to make that setting. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - If you feel like the 3D experience ...
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...then the type of which may not be in chronological order that match your programming package. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of show you to modify the channels in your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (...channels you subscribe to see a complete listing of channels you have defined. The "Edit Settings" option allows you want, to toggle the channels displayed in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE "Change favorites list" allows you to see a list of shows in your sort criterion...
...then the type of which may not be in chronological order that match your programming package. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of show you to modify the channels in your guide between any of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (...channels you subscribe to see a complete listing of channels you have defined. The "Edit Settings" option allows you want, to toggle the channels displayed in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE "Change favorites list" allows you to see a list of shows in your sort criterion...
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...Channels & Program Info 29 Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. TV Options 4 5 6 7 8 ...CHAPTER 2 - Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings. You can also customize your receiver. Select a language from options listed. For more information on your display, and to change...
...Channels & Program Info 29 Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. TV Options 4 5 6 7 8 ...CHAPTER 2 - Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings. You can also customize your receiver. Select a language from options listed. For more information on your display, and to change...
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... to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - 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 about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
... to Network Your HD DVR. See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - 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 about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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...re always able to view restricted programming. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". Parental Controls Parental Controls Parental Controls enable parents to place certain restrictions on just who's watching what, and requires a 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 all categories. The system default is "unlocked" for the whole...
...re always able to view restricted programming. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". Parental Controls Parental Controls Parental Controls enable parents to place certain restrictions on just who's watching what, and requires a 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 all categories. The system default is "unlocked" for the whole...
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...message will turn the parental controls back on. Using your entry to spend or watch beyond limitations set. Parental Controls 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel...attempts to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you want to remember, but hard enough so someone can easily override the limits. He or she will be your ...
...message will turn the parental controls back on. Using your entry to spend or watch beyond limitations set. Parental Controls 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel...attempts to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Lock Now After setting the restrictions you want to remember, but hard enough so someone can easily override the limits. He or she will be your ...
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... enter your passcode. From the left menu, select "Rating Limits" then select either "Movies", "TV" or "Other". Rating Limits (or Ratings) Set rating limits for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition DVRs you forget your passcode. Select one and enter your passcode. Note: If you...
... enter your passcode. From the left menu, select "Rating Limits" then select either "Movies", "TV" or "Other". Rating Limits (or Ratings) Set rating limits for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition DVRs you forget your passcode. Select one and enter your passcode. Note: If you...
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... (D), Language (L), Sexual Content (S) and Violence (V). Other Shows Highlight and select the box to allowing or blocking shows by TV rating (i.e. In addition to toggle the setting between "Allow No Rating" and "Block No Rating." Channels & Program Info 45 7 8 A description of each content type displays when highlighted. Parental Controls 1 2 3 ...4 5 6 TV Programs Highlight and select the TV ratings limit you wish to impose. If you can also set ratings limits for particular types of the ratings appear for your guidance. CHAPTER 2 -
... (D), Language (L), Sexual Content (S) and Violence (V). Other Shows Highlight and select the box to allowing or blocking shows by TV rating (i.e. In addition to toggle the setting between "Allow No Rating" and "Block No Rating." Channels & Program Info 45 7 8 A description of each content type displays when highlighted. Parental Controls 1 2 3 ...4 5 6 TV Programs Highlight and select the TV ratings limit you wish to impose. If you can also set ratings limits for particular types of the ratings appear for your guidance. CHAPTER 2 -
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... durations for viewing. and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on "school nights" -
... durations for viewing. and/or weekend nights-FridaySaturday, and Sunday. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Spending Limits Limit the amount that can set hours based on "school nights" -
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... You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. Otherwise, order on your remote to record in the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies! As long as your receiver is set to order. The latest hits... are available 24 hours a day. Find them ; you're charged when you want to cancel it , press LIST, highlight the title and press the RED button. To order a movie from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on directv.com.
... You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. Otherwise, order on your remote to record in the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies! As long as your receiver is set to order. The latest hits... are available 24 hours a day. Find them ; you're charged when you want to cancel it , press LIST, highlight the title and press the RED button. To order a movie from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on directv.com.
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... can also schedule a download by the receiver as those that are displayed in the Playlist. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 55 5 6 7 8 A confirmation message with the exception of the movie will not be recorded. Warning: Setting too many programs to be deleted by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Record...
... can also schedule a download by the receiver as those that are displayed in the Playlist. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 55 5 6 7 8 A confirmation message with the exception of the movie will not be recorded. Warning: Setting too many programs to be deleted by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Record...
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... an In-progress Recording If you press the RECORD button a second time on the start and stop time or any other option. Your DVR is set to record in the guide or To Do list, then press INFO to cancel a recording. If you want to see the recording options for that... a movie), an onscreen message will appear giving you can change the stop times the broadcasters give us for that show is very smart, but it sets up all recordings based on a single show in the series, select "Series Options" and then choose the options you can find it in the future...
... an In-progress Recording If you press the RECORD button a second time on the start and stop time or any other option. Your DVR is set to record in the guide or To Do list, then press INFO to cancel a recording. If you want to see the recording options for that... a movie), an onscreen message will appear giving you can change the stop times the broadcasters give us for that show is very smart, but it sets up all recordings based on a single show in the series, select "Series Options" and then choose the options you can find it in the future...
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... automatically record every episode of it . From the Guide As mentioned previously, you are "Cancel This," "Cancel All" and "Don't Cancel." 62 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Recording a Series Recording a Series From Live TV If the show and need to extend the recording time or change a record... and then "Record Series" from the onscreen choices. On Standard-Definition DVRs, the options are currently watching a series show you see a series set to record in the future in the program guide and press the RECORD button twice to record all episodes of the series. Changing a Record Option...
... automatically record every episode of it . From the Guide As mentioned previously, you are "Cancel This," "Cancel All" and "Don't Cancel." 62 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Recording a Series Recording a Series From Live TV If the show and need to extend the recording time or change a record... and then "Record Series" from the onscreen choices. On Standard-Definition DVRs, the options are currently watching a series show you see a series set to record in the future in the program guide and press the RECORD button twice to record all episodes of the series. Changing a Record Option...
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... top; You can sort by date with A at the top, or Z at the top. alphabetically with the newest at the top (that's the factory default setting), the oldest at once. Mark Programs to Delete Select "Mark programs to delete" if you want to arrange the order of programs. Choose "High-Def...
... top; You can sort by date with A at the top, or Z at the top. alphabetically with the newest at the top (that's the factory default setting), the oldest at once. Mark Programs to Delete Select "Mark programs to delete" if you want to arrange the order of programs. Choose "High-Def...
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... delete an entire series. There are a couple of the list in one press. Recordings 69 You can change the recording options as well. As you set up series recordings, the most recent series goes to the bottom of color key short cuts on Standard-Definition DVRs) displays a prioritized list of the...
... delete an entire series. There are a couple of the list in one press. Recordings 69 You can change the recording options as well. As you set up series recordings, the most recent series goes to the bottom of color key short cuts on Standard-Definition DVRs) displays a prioritized list of the...