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All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. When 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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving 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. When 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. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment.
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...available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. 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 HD Access in ...Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome! We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter ...
...available separately. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. 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 HD Access in ...Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Welcome! We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter ...
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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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.... 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus...
.... 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
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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 - 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
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... Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the light flashes several times for..., then Remote, and follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for example a DVD...
... Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the light flashes several times for..., then Remote, and follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for example a DVD...
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... by 30 seconds. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info ... FFWD buttons to skip to rewind at increasing speeds. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to fast-forward at increasing speeds...
... by 30 seconds. Hold down REPLAY jumps to the beginning of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info ... FFWD buttons to skip to rewind at increasing speeds. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to fast-forward at increasing speeds...
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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.
... 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.
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If you start watching a program late, even if it is in the live buffer" lets you haven't changed channels since the program started. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in time you can back up to the beginning (... time on either channel you want to flip between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause or rewind a program.
If you start watching a program late, even if it is in the live buffer" lets you haven't changed channels since the program started. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can go back in time you can back up to the beginning (... time on either channel you want to flip between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause or rewind a program.
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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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... information for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for you filter the guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. use the RED button to scroll a whole page up /down ; See "Guide ... go directly there. You can navigate in time 12 hours, once there use the CHAN/PAGE button to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for the color-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; The guide holds up to 14 days of your...
... information for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for you filter the guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. use the RED button to scroll a whole page up /down ; See "Guide ... go directly there. You can navigate in time 12 hours, once there use the CHAN/PAGE button to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for the color-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; The guide holds up to 14 days of your...
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... 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21,... H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For a list of 3D programs will display. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in the Guide, starting on channel 103....
... 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". HD Channel Program Guide 3D Channels High-Definition DVRs Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21,... H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For a list of 3D programs will display. For more information, visit directv.com/3D 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - CHOICE™ package or higher required for HD after the program title in the Guide, starting on channel 103....
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... also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to interact...
... also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to interact...
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... the program guide, press the YELLOW button to a future date and time in the guide. See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Pay Per View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of show you want, to see a complete listing of which may not... 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.
... the program guide, press the YELLOW button to a future date and time in the guide. See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Pay Per View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of show you want, to see a complete listing of which may not... 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.
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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 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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... "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your remote to options...Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news ...
... "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your remote to options...Program Info, the Last Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news ...