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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
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... the vent slots on top of a "hot component" such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used is subsequently used near anything WET or HOT! Blocking the airflow to the unit. Also, do not stack the receiver on the.... IMPORTANT: Be sure not to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with same or equivalent type. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries...
... the vent slots on top of a "hot component" such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used is subsequently used near anything WET or HOT! Blocking the airflow to the unit. Also, do not stack the receiver on the.... IMPORTANT: Be sure not to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with same or equivalent type. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries...
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... should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it is typically completed by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it in another room. Chapter 3 - This is connected to share content. To get a quick understanding of one room, stop it, and ... equipment, it works: 1. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver (models HR34, HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, HR24, HR34, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with...
... should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it is typically completed by an installer during your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it in another room. Chapter 3 - This is connected to share content. To get a quick understanding of one room, stop it, and ... equipment, it works: 1. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receiver (models HR34, HR24, HR20-HR23 with DECA), an additional Whole-Home-capable receiver (models H25, H24, HR24, HR34, H21 with DECA, H23 with DECA, R22 with DECA,HR20-HR23 with...
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...'t be prompted to set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to prevent another location from... so. Let's say you 'll be able to delete a program (recorded in the Den is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. If you set Share Playlist to "No" in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole...
...'t be prompted to set to allow deletion "From this room only", a person trying to access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to prevent another location from... so. Let's say you 'll be able to delete a program (recorded in the Den is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. If you set Share Playlist to "No" in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole...
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...available. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 3 - If a third location tries to confirm the deletion. while watching your receivers, the recordings from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you can select "Resume" to programs with Parental Controls...desired show . To delete a program from your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from any of the DVR control buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD...
...available. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 3 - If a third location tries to confirm the deletion. while watching your receivers, the recordings from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another room, you can select "Resume" to programs with Parental Controls...desired show . To delete a program from your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be deleted from any of the DVR control buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD...
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...5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - See Appendix 2: How to Network your remote control to launch TV Apps. How It Works: Press... the Right Arrow button on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver ...
...5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - See Appendix 2: How to Network your remote control to launch TV Apps. How It Works: Press... the Right Arrow button on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver ...
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CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51
CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51
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...your equipment and void your receiver is connected to the Internet, either directly or via a DIRECTV Home Network connection, you to purchase Pay Per View movies and special events without calling DIRECTV to features like TV Apps and more. If your warranty. See "Your Internet Connection" below...regular phone service. It is required for a few minutes duration and is also used to a network are different depending upon whether you access to order. Your Internet Connection Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you have Whole-Home DVR Service.
...your equipment and void your receiver is connected to the Internet, either directly or via a DIRECTV Home Network connection, you to purchase Pay Per View movies and special events without calling DIRECTV to features like TV Apps and more. If your warranty. See "Your Internet Connection" below...regular phone service. It is required for a few minutes duration and is also used to a network are different depending upon whether you access to order. Your Internet Connection Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you have Whole-Home DVR Service.
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... SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup...
... SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup...
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... your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20. It is in the left-most position, it controls your DIRECTV receiver. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote").... However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to produce the best results when programming the remote. Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to control other equipment such as the brand of your receiver to...
... your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20. It is in the left-most position, it controls your DIRECTV receiver. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote").... However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to produce the best results when programming the remote. Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to control other equipment such as the brand of your receiver to...
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...new access cards to complete this receiver location. Access Card Standard-Definition Receivers Do not select Access Card unless you 're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service use this option to a channel. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 System ...Setup Whole-Home High-Definition Receivers If you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. The "Status" option shows whether your network. Chapter 4 - Settings 67 4 5 6 To learn more, read the "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service" section in Chapter 3. Select "Whole-Home", then "Name ...
...new access cards to complete this receiver location. Access Card Standard-Definition Receivers Do not select Access Card unless you 're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service use this option to a channel. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 System ...Setup Whole-Home High-Definition Receivers If you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. The "Status" option shows whether your network. Chapter 4 - Settings 67 4 5 6 To learn more, read the "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service" section in Chapter 3. Select "Whole-Home", then "Name ...
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...your telephone company. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in order for this DIRECTV® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you will be connected to a line, as possible. The digits represented by .... Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for details. See installation instructions for information. 90 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A plug and jack used to determine the number of devices that temporary discontinuance of service may...
...your telephone company. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in order for this DIRECTV® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you will be connected to a line, as possible. The digits represented by .... Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for details. See installation instructions for information. 90 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A plug and jack used to determine the number of devices that temporary discontinuance of service may...
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...does not contain any user-serviceable components. Warranty & Other Information 91 4 5 6 Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very ...destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to the network, the telephone company may request that you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your home has specially...
...does not contain any user-serviceable components. Warranty & Other Information 91 4 5 6 Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very ...destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to the network, the telephone company may request that you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your home has specially...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
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...or cable). The instructions for connecting to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. Your house must run cables from a network router to Network your HD Receiver To use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Professionally Installed ...using Whole-Home DVR service. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) How to your DIRECTV HD Receiver. If you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD Receiver (models H21 or later), DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR Receiver (models HR20 or ...
...or cable). The instructions for connecting to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. Your house must run cables from a network router to Network your HD Receiver To use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Professionally Installed ...using Whole-Home DVR service. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) How to your DIRECTV HD Receiver. If you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD Receiver (models H21 or later), DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR Receiver (models HR20 or ...
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...cable are firmly connected. 113 Your professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. The Cinema Connection Kit ...have Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Cinema Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your household. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you must use a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit...
...cable are firmly connected. 113 Your professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. The Cinema Connection Kit ...have Whole-Home DVR Service: Professionally Installed Cinema Connection Kit Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your household. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you must use a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit...
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Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 114 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to an unused port on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Router Receiver Ethernet cable connects to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 -
Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 114 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to an unused port on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Router Receiver Ethernet cable connects to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired Step 1 -
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... the connection method. Follow the onscreen instructions. 115 Figure C If your DIRECTV HD Receiver does not immediately recognize the network connection, you are connected To verify you will get the option to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). Figure A Figure B Select Done to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Step 2 - Choose Wired (See...
... the connection method. Follow the onscreen instructions. 115 Figure C If your DIRECTV HD Receiver does not immediately recognize the network connection, you are connected To verify you will get the option to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). Figure A Figure B Select Done to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Step 2 - Choose Wired (See...
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...of the wireless adapter. Ethernet cable connects to the Ethernet port on the back of the Ethernet cable to network your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Along with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your will need: Ethernet Cable A wireless adapter that uses an Ethernet... port to connect to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Wireless Create a wireless connection between your wireless router and your DIRECTV HD Receiver, so your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the wireless ...
...of the wireless adapter. Ethernet cable connects to the Ethernet port on the back of the Ethernet cable to network your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Along with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your will need: Ethernet Cable A wireless adapter that uses an Ethernet... port to connect to Network Your HD Receiver (High-Definition Receivers) Wireless Create a wireless connection between your wireless router and your DIRECTV HD Receiver, so your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the wireless ...
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... display a blue dot next to your home network. Ensure the wireless adapter is recognized by your network. Select Set Up Now. Appendix 2: How to complete the set-up process of the wireless adapter. Note: If you to the Internet or need more information, visit www.directv.com/getconnected. 117 Then select Continue. Once...
... display a blue dot next to your home network. Ensure the wireless adapter is recognized by your network. Select Set Up Now. Appendix 2: How to complete the set-up process of the wireless adapter. Note: If you to the Internet or need more information, visit www.directv.com/getconnected. 117 Then select Continue. Once...