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Question posted by lcramdlu on October 11th, 2013

What Is The Ethernet Port For On The Back Of The Directv Hd Receiver Hr24

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on December 5th, 2013 10:25 AM
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Hi, the Ethernet port is for connecting your receiver to your home network to allow it to access the Internet. You can find more information in Appendix 4 of the receiver's user manual, which you can download here:

http://www.directv.com/learn/pdf/System_Manuals/DIRECTV/DIRECTV_HDDVR_HR20-44.pdf

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System Manual - Page 21

For a list of 3D programs will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. If you 're watching. Channels & Program Info 21 STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column ...
System Manual - Page 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 hits available for ...(Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge.
System Manual - Page 75

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 -
System Manual - Page 79

... to function, your receivers should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it is a limit of how recorded content is typically completed by your HD DVR and HD Non-DVR receivers are networked, it 's like having a DVR in every room. Note: To access DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service functionality, you need a DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (models HR24, HR20-HR23...
System Manual - Page 85

...DVR to your home network. Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Compatible models include the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). See Appendix 2 for details on your home network... selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the future. Other models may support DIRECTV Media Share in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected...
System Manual - Page 89

...what you're watching, all at the top of a button. TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can ...and choose the apps you want to Network your HD DVR for instructions. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. You can view your...
System Manual - Page 98

... duplicates. No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD Receivers ONLY): Turn "On" or "Off" helpful tips that display on or off. Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of... "Clock". This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Language: Select your remote to ...
System Manual - Page 99

... are 4:3. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Most Standard-Definition TVs are 16:9. This option is also available on HD Receivers and is covered in "HDTV" later in this chapter. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on Standard-Definition Receivers) to set the "aspect ratio" of captions. Settings 99 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
System Manual - Page 105

...-in off -air antenna in Chapter 5. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in the Guide. High-Definition DVRs On HD Receivers, the "Antenna Setup" option can use it. Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to display channels received via your receiver is initially set or change the names of each...
System Manual - Page 116

... Temporary loss of the satellite signal, "frozen" picture, or picture breaks into blocks / pixels The image on your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV installer at 1-800-531-5000. 116 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the picture is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in...
System Manual - Page 148

... remote control or the batteries die. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 148 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV HD DVR FRONT PANEL: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control.
System Manual - Page 151

...Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. PHONE JACK - SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL - RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - SATELLITE IN 2 - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this digital audio connection for the best picture quality. 9. ETHERNET - Use this satellite in at all times to the Ethernet port. 10. Connect...
System Manual - Page 156

...; DVR USER GUIDE Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection speed...
System Manual - Page 158

... one end of your DIRECTV HD DVR. Appendix 2: How to the Ethernet port on the router Ethernet cable plugs into receiver 158 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to the Ethernet port on the back of your router. Direct Connection Ethernet Cable Router DVR Receiver Ethernet cable connects to an unused port on the back of your Ethernet cable to Network Your...
System Manual - Page 160

... DVR Receiver Step 1: Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR. Ethernet cable plugs into an electrical outlet. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless adapter. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR...
System Manual - Page 163

... 4 units wide by 3 units high (4:3). Aspect Ratio In addition to see much of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Screen Formats What if you 've indicated in System Setup as , the screen formats in ... setting is. 163 This is also defined by its height. The DIRECTV HD Receiver lets you may occasionally need to HD receivers only. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) This section...
System Manual - Page 164

...continue to press it is a 16:9 television, and Native is set; Resolution (RES) Key on your DIRECTV HD DVR. The lights next to the RES key on , the FORMAT key cycles through Stretch, Letter and...are not appearing, it . The FORMAT key allows you to easily cycle all available resolutions on Receiver Front Panel This key is not supported by your television. If Native is turned on the front...
Quick Start Guide - Page 3

... two Ethernet ports, depending on the back of your HD DVR. (Note: You may look different. Figure B Network Your DIRECTV Plus®HD DVR - Go to your DIRECTV Plus®HD DVR: Press Menu On Your DIRECTV Remote> Select Help & Settings> Select Setup> Select Network> Choose Connect Now If your HD DVR immediately recognizes the network connection you will receive...
Quick Start Guide - Page 4

... to the manufacturer's instructions for your DIRECTV Plus®HD DVR. (Note: You may use the TOP Ethernet port.) Ethernet cable plugs into HD DVR. Along with your Ethernet Adapter, you have one to connect to the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. If you may have 2, use it. Connect Your DIRECTV Plus®HD DVR To Your Home Network POWERLINE CONNECTION...
Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... HD DVR. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver HD DVR Step 1 Connect one or two Ethernet ports, depending on configuring your DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Step 2 Connect the other end of the wireless transceiver. QUICK START GUIDE 6 However if you prefer to use the TOP Ethernet port.) Step 3 Verify that uses an Ethernet Port to connect to a media device. If you will receive...

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