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When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. 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. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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... your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. We'll take you 're plugged in order use to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive...able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you ...
... your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. We'll take you 're plugged in order use to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive...able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program...
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...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...
...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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...; Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Meaning of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug ...
...; Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Meaning of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug ...
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Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 acquisition. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 acquisition. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
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YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13 CHAPTER 1 -
YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 THE PROGRESS BAR 17 LIVE BUFFER 18 13 CHAPTER 1 -
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...Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. If the mode switch is in the left...; Receiver on or off together. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Simply slide the mode ...
...Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. If the mode switch is in the left...; Receiver on or off together. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Simply slide the mode ...
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...previous 15-minute tickmark.* (Pressing play returns to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press twice to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down REPLAY jumps... live TV. Press up to four times to the beginning of any live TV currently on screen. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or paused live or prerecorded ...
...previous 15-minute tickmark.* (Pressing play returns to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press twice to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down REPLAY jumps... live TV. Press up to four times to the beginning of any live TV currently on screen. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). PLAY / SLOW MOTION Starts the recorded video or paused live or prerecorded ...
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... green and the time shown is the time of day. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar 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 viewing. For live show...
... green and the time shown is the time of day. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 The Progress Bar 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 viewing. For live show...
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Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (...on the remote to toggle between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can record them both and then use the ... progress bar and see how far back in the live buffer" lets you watch. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This "live buffer. Note: You cannot fast forward during a show to flip between them.
Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (...on the remote to toggle between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can record them both and then use the ... progress bar and see how far back in the live buffer" lets you watch. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE This "live buffer. Note: You cannot fast forward during a show to flip between them.
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CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19
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...your guide to come back 12 hours). See "Filtering the Guide" later in this chapter for shortcut hints here. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. You can customize your subscription package are not part of the screen for you filter the guide. See ...found in the guide as follows: use the CHAN/PAGE button to display the onscreen program guide. Look for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in time 12 hours, once there ...
...your guide to come back 12 hours). See "Filtering the Guide" later in this chapter for shortcut hints here. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for details. You can customize your subscription package are not part of the screen for you filter the guide. See ...found in the guide as follows: use the CHAN/PAGE button to display the onscreen program guide. Look for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in time 12 hours, once there ...
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HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. CHOICE™ package or higher required for...HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Just hook up your 3D...
HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. CHOICE™ package or higher required for...HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Just hook up your 3D...
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The channel is ready to see on screen. If you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When accessing these channels you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to hear the audio associated with what you can ...
The channel is ready to see on screen. If you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When accessing these channels you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to hear the audio associated with what you can ...
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... Settings" option allows you subscribe to modify the channels in chronological order that match your custom list. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what is available in the guide in this chapter for details. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go...
... Settings" option allows you subscribe to modify the channels in chronological order that match your custom list. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what is available in the guide in this chapter for details. Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go...
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..., channel number, date, time and other options. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - 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 number, date, time and other options. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. Channel Banner 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - 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...
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...changes and new features that we download to your remote to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. TVmail Select ... Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you have new ...information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE We also notify you for quick access to you of the program. On Standard-Definition...
...changes and new features that we download to your remote to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. TVmail Select ... Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you have new ...information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE We also notify you for quick access to you of the program. On Standard-Definition...