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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 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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 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. When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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.... Welcome! If your programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. •...
.... Welcome! If your programming package. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. •...
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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 ... 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 20 Local Channels 20 Unsubscribed Channels 20 HD & SD Channels 21 3D Channels 21 6 Interactive Channels 22 Mini Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 Channel Banner 25 TV Options 26...
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 ... 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 20 Local Channels 20 Unsubscribed Channels 20 HD & SD Channels 21 3D Channels 21 6 Interactive Channels 22 Mini Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 Channel Banner 25 TV Options 26...
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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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...5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - 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 HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. To find them, look for... programs by category". CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you ...
...5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - 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 HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. To find them, look for... programs by category". CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D make that setting. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you ...
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... Displays the shows you to access key system features. Note: Refer to the Internet. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to Appendix 2 for viewing. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... for... no extra charge. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Press MENU on connecting your high-speed Internet service to gain access to thousands of additional ...
... Displays the shows you to access key system features. Note: Refer to the Internet. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to Appendix 2 for viewing. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... for... no extra charge. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Press MENU on connecting your high-speed Internet service to gain access to thousands of additional ...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone ...Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. See Appendix 2 for your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item ...that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, ...
DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone ...Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change recording defaults. See Appendix 2 for your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item ...that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Network Your HD DVR. Channels & Program Info 31 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, ...
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Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as well as you what type of your search ...
Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as well as you what type of your search ...
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...videos, "More From..." You'll have the option to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". These videos are streamed to the Internet, the last entry in the ...search results list will be saved). Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. If ...
...videos, "More From..." You'll have the option to the Info screen. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". These videos are streamed to the Internet, the last entry in the ...search results list will be saved). Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select a title to go to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. If ...
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...: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 3 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office...
...: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 51 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 3 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office...
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...Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with...of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). Showroom Showroom offers you need a connection to the Internet. Please refer to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. Note: In order to download these programs to Appendix ...
...Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with...of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). Showroom Showroom offers you need a connection to the Internet. Please refer to your DIRECTV HD DVR, you DIRECTV content such as , Movies, Kids & Family, TV Series, etc. Note: In order to download these programs to Appendix ...
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... sort by expiration date with the newest at the top (that's the factory default setting), the oldest at once. This is just a temporary filter for HD shows. Change Order of Playlist Select "Change order of your full Playlist again. Playlist Options From the Playlist screen, press the YELLOW button to display...
... sort by expiration date with the newest at the top (that's the factory default setting), the oldest at once. This is just a temporary filter for HD shows. Change Order of Playlist Select "Change order of your full Playlist again. Playlist Options From the Playlist screen, press the YELLOW button to display...
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...delete anything. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. Thus, you want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to make all episodes of that HD programs take place. Keep Highlight the show or a series (indicated by a folder icon) and press the RED ...button to delete it will be tempted to optimize your use of the available recording capacity. DIRECTV CINEMA Press the GREEN button to go to...
...delete anything. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. Thus, you want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to make all episodes of that HD programs take place. Keep Highlight the show or a series (indicated by a folder icon) and press the RED ...button to delete it will be tempted to optimize your use of the available recording capacity. DIRECTV CINEMA Press the GREEN button to go to...
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...you have more than one DVR in your home, make sure not to pick an HD movie for your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to ... Computer To schedule a recording from work or while on the go to directv.com/ tvlistings to see an on-line version of HD and SD DVRs in your SD DVR. Recording from Your Computer or Phone... Recording from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to set a recording and wish you could do it remotely from your computer, go ? Note: If you have an account on directv...
...you have more than one DVR in your home, make sure not to pick an HD movie for your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to ... Computer To schedule a recording from work or while on the go to directv.com/ tvlistings to see an on-line version of HD and SD DVRs in your SD DVR. Recording from Your Computer or Phone... Recording from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to set a recording and wish you could do it remotely from your computer, go ? Note: If you have an account on directv...
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EXTRAS CALLER ID 76 DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY 77 DIRECTV™ IPAD® APP 78 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) .....79 GAMESEARCH 84 GSN GAME LOUNGE 84 MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE 86 QUICKTUNE 88 SCOREGUIDE 88 TV APPS 89 75 CHAPTER 5 -
EXTRAS CALLER ID 76 DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY 77 DIRECTV™ IPAD® APP 78 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) .....79 GAMESEARCH 84 GSN GAME LOUNGE 84 MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE 86 QUICKTUNE 88 SCOREGUIDE 88 TV APPS 89 75 CHAPTER 5 -
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Your HD DVR stores up to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion ...the DOWN arrow again and tune to switch back and forth between two programs on your remote. Now use . 1. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant ...DOWN arrow on at the same time without missing a minute of non-use the DOWN arrow to the second program. 3. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on remote Program 1 Program 2 CHAPTER 5 - Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4...
Your HD DVR stores up to a new channel (a third channel) the saved portion ...the DOWN arrow again and tune to switch back and forth between two programs on your remote. Now use . 1. DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ High-Definition DVRs With DoublePlay you can pause, rewind, fast forward, slow-mo or instant ...DOWN arrow on at the same time without missing a minute of non-use the DOWN arrow to the second program. 3. Watching Program 2 DIRECTV® DoublePlay™ Program 2 Program 1 Press DOWN button on remote Program 1 Program 2 CHAPTER 5 - Extras 77 8 7 6 5 4...
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... rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Here's how it allows them to step 7. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an ...additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, HR24, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can ...
... rooms with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Here's how it allows them to step 7. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an ...additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, HR24, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with HD Non-DVR receivers can ...
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... Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to...trying to prevent another location from doing so. You can change sharing options at any time. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be able to share its Playlist with other rooms (Den and Kitchen) won't be prompted to ...
... Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Extras 81 5 6 7 8 Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Allow Deletion An HD DVR has the option to...trying to prevent another location from doing so. You can change sharing options at any time. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be able to share its Playlist with other rooms (Den and Kitchen) won't be prompted to ...
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...current episode, "Record Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. If your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel your recording capacity. Don't worry about having to record on any connected TV... a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with other recordings already scheduled on . Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you 're in the Guide, press the orange REC (record) button. Whole-Home DVR service ...
...current episode, "Record Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to your DIRECTV® System doubles your request. If your recording (requested from a program's Info screen. Tip: Adding a second HD DVR to cancel your recording capacity. Don't worry about having to record on any connected TV... a Non-DVR receiver) conflicts with other recordings already scheduled on . Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD Non-DVR receiver, once you authorize DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service you 're in the Guide, press the orange REC (record) button. Whole-Home DVR service ...