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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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... separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D...
... separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Just hook up your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D...
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On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Use the...
On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Use the...
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... the other can be "ON" at a time. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channels I Get displays only the channels... from that list. You have 4 options to . The display format is active, select the "Add..." Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to turn the display of your self-created lists is the...
... the other can be "ON" at a time. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channels I Get displays only the channels... from that list. You have 4 options to . The display format is active, select the "Add..." Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to turn the display of your self-created lists is the...
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... to access key system features. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for channels here instead of your receiver is set an Autotune by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Search for Shows Finds shows by title...
... to access key system features. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for channels here instead of your receiver is set an Autotune by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Search for Shows Finds shows by title...
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... log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup ... settings for your TV, remote, and your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your entire...
... log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup ... settings for your TV, remote, and your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your entire...
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...even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you want them for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. On High-Definition Receivers you have Parental Controls set . Lock Now After setting the restrictions you 're always able to proceed without the passcode. Chapter Chapter Chapter...a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future. An onscreen message will not be allowed to keep limitations ...
...even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you want them for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. On High-Definition Receivers you have Parental Controls set . Lock Now After setting the restrictions you 're always able to proceed without the passcode. Chapter Chapter Chapter...a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future. An onscreen message will not be allowed to keep limitations ...
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... if you forget your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or...
... if you forget your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or...
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...DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult. Use "Block All" or "Allow All" to block. Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers... Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to completely hide adult channels in channel numbers for quicker access. Pressing SELECT on SD Receivers). You can also key in the program guide, Manage ...
...DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult. Use "Block All" or "Allow All" to block. Parental Controls Adult Channels High-Definition Receivers... Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to completely hide adult channels in channel numbers for quicker access. Pressing SELECT on SD Receivers). You can also key in the program guide, Manage ...
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...receivers should never have a DECA installed. 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..., your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to step 7. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper equipment...
...receivers should never have a DECA installed. 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..., your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it allows them to step 7. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper equipment...
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...Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The message on your remote. You must be at the receiver to give each receiver a name. The name must be 14 characters or less. Select "Continue". Activate... DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your installation appointment. 3. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. After you've assigned a Location Name, you 'll easily...
...Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The message on your remote. You must be at the receiver to give each receiver a name. The name must be 14 characters or less. Select "Continue". Activate... DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your installation appointment. 3. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. After you've assigned a Location Name, you 'll easily...
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... HD DVRs. Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set Share Playlist to "No" in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den is...
... HD DVRs. Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set Share Playlist to "No" in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. In our previous example, if the DVR in the Den is...
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... programs to cancel the request does not work on . Don't worry about having to record on any connected TV. 46 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized... DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with other recordings already scheduled on the DVR, a message...
... programs to cancel the request does not work on . Don't worry about having to record on any connected TV. 46 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Record Programs: If you're in a room with an HD DVR, and you've authorized... DIRECTV® WholeHome DVR service, you'll still record programs in a room with other recordings already scheduled on the DVR, a message...
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...settings restrict access to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Manage Recordings" for details. You'll then be deleted from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 3 - If a third location tries to confirm the deletion. See Chapter 2, "Parental ...of the show in your recorded show and press the RED button. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be asked to playback a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is not a ...
...settings restrict access to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Manage Recordings" for details. You'll then be deleted from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 3 - If a third location tries to confirm the deletion. See Chapter 2, "Parental ...of the show in your recorded show and press the RED button. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can be asked to playback a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is not a ...
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.... Note: This feature is also provided along with spots for an on-screen popup that lets you want to watch and then press SELECT. QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your remote control. While watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your 9 "must see" channels fast! To fill the...
.... Note: This feature is also provided along with spots for an on-screen popup that lets you want to watch and then press SELECT. QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your remote control. While watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your 9 "must see" channels fast! To fill the...
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TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE without missing a second of what you want to access your remote ...to launch TV Apps. Whenever you 're watching, all at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select...
TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE without missing a second of what you want to access your remote ...to launch TV Apps. Whenever you 're watching, all at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select...
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Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
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...down the system's response time to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You may want to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest ...changes to show it in 480p, your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". For example, if Native mode is ON and a ...
...down the system's response time to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You may want to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest ...changes to show it in 480p, your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". For example, if Native mode is ON and a ...
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... displayed when you may want to fill up the screen. System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you select a resolution your receiver can support so your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If you're watching a widescreen movie...
... displayed when you may want to fill up the screen. System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you select a resolution your receiver can support so your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If you're watching a widescreen movie...
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... Setup Chapter 4 - Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the best results when programming the remote. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other equipment such as the brand of your DIRECTV receiver. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter...
... Setup Chapter 4 - Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the best results when programming the remote. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other equipment such as the brand of your DIRECTV receiver. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter...