DIRECTV HR20 HD DVR Receiver Manuals

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DirecTV HR20 User Manual (182 pages)

Directv HD DVR Receiver

Brand: DirecTV | Category: DVR | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

4
- Welcome to the DIRECTV Family
  3
  - Table of Contents
    4
- Safety & Care
  6
- Product Information
  8
Chapter 1: Using Your Remote Control

9
- Your Remote Control
  10
  - Directv Genie™ Remote Control (Rc71 & Above)
    10
    
    Programming Genie Remote
    11
    
    DIRECTV Universal Remote Control (RC65 & Earlier)
    12
    
    Power Button & Mode Switch
    12
    
    Basic Button Controls on DIRECTV Remotes
    13
    
    Screen Hint Buttons
    13
    
    DVR Control Buttons
    14
    
    Checking Remote Control Status
    16
- The Progress Bar
  17
- Live Buffer
  18
Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info

19
- Program Guide
  20
  - Program Info
    20
  - HD and SD Channels
    21
  - Local Channels
    21
  - Unsubscribed Channels
    21
  - 3D Channels
    22
  - Interactive Channels
    22
  - Filtering the Guide
    23
  - Guide Options
    24
  - Mini Guide
    25
- Channel Banner & TV Options
  26
  - Info
    26
  - Messages
    26
  - Closed Captioning
    27
  - Favorite Channels
    27
  - Last 4
    27
  - Audio/Video Options
    28
  - Parental Controls
    28
  - Picture-In-Picture
    29
- Chapter 3: Search & Browse
  
  30
  - My DIRECTV
    30
    
    Recordings
    30
    
    Extras
    31
    
    Settings & Help
    31
- Menu
  30
Chapter 3: Search & Browse

33
- Movies
  34
  - On Demand
    35
    
    Recording from Movies or on Demand
    36
    
    Pay Per View Events
    39
- Movies, on Demand and Pay Per View
  34
- Sports
  40
- Tv Shows and Genie™ Recommends
  41
  - TV Shows
    41
    
    Genie Recommends Feature
    41
- Search Features
  43
  - Smart Search
    43
    
    Youtube Search
    44
    
    Directv™ Voice Search
    45
Chapter 4: Recordings

47
- Recording a Single Show
  48
  - From Live TV
    48
    
    Changing a Record Option
    48
    
    From the Guide
    48
    
    Stopping an In-Progress Recording
    49
- Recording a Series
  50
  - From Live TV
    50
    
    Changing a Record Option
    50
    
    From the Guide
    50
    
    Stopping an In-Progress Recording
    51
    
    Watching and Deleting Your Recorded Shows
    52
- Playlist
  53
  - Playlist Options
    54
    
    Managing My Playlist
    55
- Manage Recordings
  57
  - To Do List
    57
    
    Queue
    58
    
    Series Manager
    58
    
    History
    59
    
    Manual Recordings
    59
    
    Purchases
    59
    
    Record Defaults
    59
- Recording from Your Computer, Phone or Tablet
  61
  - From a Computer
    61
  - From a Phone or Tablet
    62
Chapter 5 - Extras & Special Features

63
- Extras
  64
  - Messages
    64
  - DIRECTV Active Channel
    64
    
    Music & Photos
    65
    
    Caller ID
    67
    
    Pandora
    68
    
    Showroom
    68
    
    Youtube
    69
- Special Features
  70
  - DIRECTV ® Doubleplay
    70
    
    Gamesearch
    71
    
    Quicktune
    71
    
    TV Apps
    72
- DIRECTV ® Whole-Home DVR Service
  74
  - Get Your Network Set up
    74
    
    Record Programs
    77
    
    Watch Recorded Programs
    78
- Genie™ Hd Dvr & Mini
  79
- Directv Mobile Apps
  80
  - Key Benefits & Features
    80
    
    Sports on the Go
    81
    
    Directv™ Voice Search
    82
Chapter 6 - Settings & Help

83
- Info & Test
  84
  - Display
    84
    
    Audio
    88
    
    Network Setup
    88
    
    Remote Control
    89
    
    Satellite
    90
    
    Power Saving
    91
    
    Whole-Home
    91
    
    Reset
    92
- Settings
  84
- Parental Controls
  93
  - Lock Now
    94
    
    Unlock Now
    94
    
    Ratings Limits
    95
    
    Adult Channels
    96
    
    Channel Blocks
    96
    
    Web Videos
    96
    
    Spending Limits
    97
    
    Viewing Hours
    97
- Favorite Channels
  98
- Help
  99
Chapter 7 - Genie Hd Dvr

101
- Genie Hd Dvr
  102
- Genie HD DVR - Key Features
  102
  - Genie Mini - Key Features
    103
    
    Share Programs between Rooms
    104
    
    Genie as a Media Server
    105
    
    Connecting Clients
    106
- DIRECTV Genie Mini Back Panel Example
  107
Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting & Faqs

109
- Troubleshooting Tips
  110
  - Reset Your Receiver
    110
    
    Reauthorize Your Receiver
    110
    
    Onscreen Messages
    111
    
    System Software Updates
    111
    
    Run the System Test
    112
- Frequently Asked Questions
  113
  - Faq
    122
Chapter 9: Warranty and Other Info

129
- Limited 90-Day Warranty
  130
  - Who Is Covered
    130
  - What Is Covered
    130
  - What Is Excluded
    131
  - Make Sure You Keep
    131
  - Before Requesting Repair Service
    131
  - To Get Warranty Service
    132
  - To Get Out-Of-Warranty Service
    132
- Directv Protection Plan
  133
- FCC Customer Information
  134
- Terms and Conditions for Use of Software ("Terms")
  137
Appendices

147
- Appendix 1: Setup and Activation
  
  148
  - Guided Setup
    148
    
    Activate Your DIRECTV ® Service
    148
- Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment
  
  149
  - Your Phone Connection
    149
    
    Your Internet Connection
    149
  - Connections for Auxiliary Equipment
    150
  - HD TV Connections
    153
  - SD TV Connections
    155
  - Audio Connections
    157
  - Connections to Other Equipment
    158
  - DVD Player
    158
- Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels
  
  159
- Appendix 4: Get Connected
  
  163
  - Accounts Without Whole-Home Service
    164
- Appendix 5: about High-Definition
  
  169
  - Screen Format & Resolution
    169
  - Supported Resolutions
    171
  - Wide-Screen Vs. Standard Formats
    172
  - Index
    174
  - Icon Reference
    178

DIRECTV HR20 User Manual (178 pages)

DVR and HD DVR

Brand: DIRECTV | Category: DVR | Size: 10 MB

Welcome to the DIRECTV Family
5
Table of Contents
6
Safety & Care
10
- Product Information
  12
Chapter 1: Your Remote Control

13
- 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

19
- Program Guide
  20
  - Local Channels
    20
  - Unsubscribed Channels
    20
  - HD & SD Channels
    21
  - 3D Channels
    21
  - Interactive Channels
    22
  - Mini Guide
    23
- Filtering the Guide
  23
- Guide Options
  24
- Channel Banner
  25
- TV Options
  26
- Tvmail
  26
- Info
  26
- Last 5
  27
  - Favorite Channel Lists
    27
- Closed Captioning
  28
  - Audio/Video Options
    29
  - Parental Controls
    29
  - Menu
    30
- Smart Search
  32
- Suggested Searches
  32
- Search Results
  32
- Keyword Search
  37
- Recent Searches
  38
- Search for Show
  39
- Search by Title
  39
- Search by Person
  40
- Search by Channel
  40
- Search by Keyword
  41
- Recent Searches
  41
- Parental Controls
  42
- Lock Now
  43
- Unlock Now
  44
- Rating Limits (or Ratings)
  44
- Adult Channels
  46
- Channel Blocks
  46
- Spending Limits
  47
- Viewing Hours
  47
- Favorite Channels
  48
Chapter 3: Directv Cinema ™ & Pay Per View

49
- Directv Cinema
  50
- New Movie Releases
  52
- All Movies & Shows
  53
- Showroom
  53
- Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs
  54
- Pay Per View Events
  57
Chapter 4: Recordings

59
- Recording a Single Show
  60
- Recording a Series
  62
- Watching and Deleting Your Recorded Shows
  63
- My Playlist
  64
- Playlist Options
  65
  - Managing My Playlist
    66
  - Manage Recordings
    68
  - To Do List
    68
  - Series Manager (Prioritizer)
    69
  - Queue
    70
  - History
    70
  - Purchases
    70
  - Manual Recording
    70
  - Record Defaults
    71
  - Recording from a Computer or Phone
    72
Chapter 5: Extras

75
- Caller ID
  76
- DIRECTV ® Doubleplay
  77
  - DIRECTV™ Ipad ® App
    78
  - DIRECTV ® Whole-Home DVR Service
    79
    
    Record Programs
    82
    
    Watch Recorded Programs
    83
- Gamesearch
  84
  - GSN Game Lounge
    84
  - Music, Photos & more
    85
  - Quicktune
    88
- Scoreguide
  88
  - Tvapps
    89
Chapter 6: Settings

91
- Setup and Activation
  92
- Guided Setup
  92
- Activate Your DIRECTV ® Service
  92
- Connections
  93
- Your Phone Connection
  93
- Connections for Auxiliary Equipment
  93
  - Video Connections
    94
  - Audio Connections
    94
- System Setup
  97
- Info & Test
  97
- Display
  98
- Audio
  100
- Hdtv
  101
- Network Setup
  103
- Remote Control
  103
- Satellite (or Sat & Antenna)
  105
- Whole-Home
  105
- Reset
  106
- Access Card
  106
Chapter 7: Help & Troubleshooting

107
- Help
  108
- Troubleshooting Tips
  109
- Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver
  109
- System Software Updates
  110
- Onscreen Error Messages
  110
- Run the System Test
  111
- Frequently Asked Questions
  112
Chapter 8 : Warranty & Other Information

126
- Limited 90-Day Warranty
  126
- Before Requesting Repair Service
  127
- DIRECTV Protection Plan
  129
- FCC Customer Information
  131
- Terms & Conditions for Use of Software
  135
- Appendices
  147
- APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels
  147
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels

148
Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR

156
- Home Network
  161
Appendix 3: about High-Definition

163
- Index
  170

DIRECTV HR20 User Manual (176 pages)

System Manual

Brand: DIRECTV | Category: DVR | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

4
- Welcome to the DIRECTV Family
  3
  - Table of Contents
    4
- Safety & Care
  6
- Product Information
  8
- Chapter 1: Using Your Remote Control
  
  9
  - Your Remote Control
    10
  - The Progress Bar
    13
  - Live Buffer
    14
- Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info
  
  15
  - Program Guide
    16
  - Channel Banner & TV Options
    21
  - Menu
    25
- Chapter 3: Search & Browse
  
  25
- Chapter 4: Recordings
  
  39
  - Recording a Single Show
    40
  - Recording a Series
    42
  - Watching and Deleting Your Recorded Shows
    43
  - Playlist
    44
  - Manage Recordings
    48
  - Recording from Your Computer, Phone or Tablet
    52
- Chapter 5 - Extras & Special Features
  
  55
  - Extras
    56
  - Special Features
    63
  - DIRECTV ® Whole-Home DVR Service
    66
    
    Record Programs
    69
    
    Watch Recorded Programs
    70
  - Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR
    71
  - DIRECTV ™ Mobile Apps
    73
Chapter 6 - Settings & Help

75
- Info & Test
  76
  - Display
    76
    
    Audio
    80
    
    Network Setup
    80
    
    Remote Control
    81
    
    Satellite
    82
    
    Whole-Home
    83
    
    Power Saving
    83
    
    Reset
    83
- Settings
  76
- Parental Controls
  85
  - Lock Now
    86
    
    Unlock Now
    86
    
    Ratings Limits
    87
    
    Adult Channels
    88
    
    Channel Blocks
    88
    
    Web Videos
    88
    
    Spending Limits
    89
    
    Viewing Hours
    89
- Favorite Channels
  90
- Help
  91
Chapter 7 - Genie™ Hd Dvr

93
- Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR
  94
  - Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR
    94
    
    Key Genie HD DVR Features
    94
    
    Key Genie Client Features
    95
    
    Share Programs between Rooms
    95
    
    Genie as a Media Server
    96
    
    Connecting Clients
    97
- Special Features
  98
  - Picture in Picture
    98
- Back Panel Example
  99
Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting & Faqs

101
- Troubleshooting Tips
  102
  - Reset Your Receiver
    102
    
    Reauthorize Your Receiver
    102
    
    System Software Updates
    103
    
    Onscreen Messages
    103
    
    Run the System Test
    104
- Frequently Asked Questions
  105
Chapter 9: Warranty and Other Info

121
- Limited 90-Day Warranty
  122
  - Who Is Covered
    122
  - What Is Covered
    122
  - What Is Excluded
    123
  - Make Sure You Keep
    123
  - Before Requesting Repair Service
    123
  - To Get Warranty Service
    124
  - To Get Out-Of-Warranty Service
    124
- Directv Protection Plan
  125
- FCC Customer Information
  126
- Terms and Conditions for Use of Software ("Terms")
  129
Appendices

139
- Appendix 1: Setup and Activation
  
  140
  - Guided Setup
    140
    
    Activate Your Directv Service
    140
- Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment
  
  141
  - Your Phone Connection
    141
    
    Your Internet Connection
    141
  - Connections for Auxiliary Equipment
    142
  - HD TV Connections
    145
  - SD TV Connections
    147
  - Audio Connections
    149
  - Connections to Other Equipment
    150
- Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels
  
  151
- Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR
  
  155
  - Professionaly Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit
    156
  - Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit - Wireless
    157
  - Wired
    157
  - Wireless
    159
- Appendix 5: about High-Definition
  
  162
  - Screen Format & Resolution
    162
    
    Screen Format & Resolutions
    165
    
    Wide-Screen Vs. Standard Formats
    165
    
    Index
    168
  - Icon Reference
    174

DirecTV HR20 User Manual (105 pages)

DirecTV Plus HD DVR

Brand: DirecTV | Category: DVR | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Important Safety Instructions
  2
- Safety and Care
  2
- Getting Started
  10
  - Welcome
    11
  - About.your.directv.plus.hd.dvr
    11
    
    Dvr.service
    12
    
    Equipment.you'll.need
    12
    
    What.you.can.watch
    12
  - Installation.&.Activation
    12
    
    Package.contents
    13
  - Directv.plus.hd.dvr.front.panel
    13
  - Directv.plus.hd.dvr.rear.panel
    15
Table of What's on

18
- Watching TV
  20
- Watching.tv
  20
- The Guide
  26
- The.guide
  26
  - Getting.around.in.the.guide
    26
  - Overview.of.the.directv.advanced.program.guide
    26
- Chapter 2
  
  27
  - The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV
    27
  - Recording Programs: a Great Way to Watch Your Favorites
    28
    
    Autorecord.a.search
    29
    
    Changing.record.options/Canceling.a.record
    29
    
    Recording.to.vcr
    30
  - Recording.programs:.a.great.way.to.watch.your.favorites
    28
    
    One-Touch.record.with.default.options
    28
  - Pay Per View: the Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day
    30
  - Pay.per.view:.the.latest.movies,.24.Hours.a.day
    30
  - The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded Programs
    31
    
    Disk.space.bar
    32
  - The.playlist:.watching.your.recorded.programs
    31
  - Quick Menu
    34
    
    Help
    36
    
    Help.&.Settings
    36
    
    Setup
    36
    
    Using.the.quick.menu
    36
    
    Favorites
    37
    
    Scheduler
    37
    
    Audio.options
    38
    
    My.vod
    38
    
    Parental.controls
    38
    
    Category.sort
    39
    
    Dolby .Digital
    39
    
    Pay.per.view
    40
    
    Search
    40
    
    Date.&.Time
    41
    
    Favorites
    41
    
    Caller.ID
    42
    
    Caller.ID.&.Messages
    42
    
    Channels.I.get
    42
    
    Directv.messages
    43
    
    Parental.controls
    43
    
    Ratings
    43
    
    Channel.blocks
    44
    
    Hours
    44
    
    Spending
    44
    
    Let.me.in
    45
    
    Now,.Lock.it
    45
    
    Quick.menu.features.for.recording
    46
- The.mini.guide:.program.listings.while.you.watch.tv
  27
More Info

48
- Troubleshooting
  49
  - System.upgrades
    49
  - Directv.plus.hd.dvr.or.tv.problems
    50
  - Recorded.tv.troubleshooting
    54
  - Remote.control.problems
    57
  - Running.the.system.test
    58
- Limited 90-Day Warranty
  59
  - What.is.excluded
    60
  - Before.requesting.repair.service
    61
  - Make.sure.you.keep
    61
  - To.get.out-Of-Warranty.service
    61
  - To.get.warranty.service
    61
- Limited.90-Day.warranty
  59
  - What.is.covered
    59
  - Who.is.covered
    59
- Chapter 4
  
  63
- Product.information
  63
- Appendix A: Installation
  
  72
  - Before.you.begin
    73
  - Hardware.reference
    73
    
    Cables.&.Connections
    74
    
    Choose.your.setup
    76
    
    Connecting.your.directv.plus.hd.dvr.to.your.tv.or.vcr
    76
  - Making.the.video.connections
    77
  - Making.the.audio.connections
    79
  - Making.the.basic.connections
    81
  - Model Number
    82
  - Guided.setup
    83
    
    Hdtv.settings.in.guided.setup
    83
    
    Now,.Let.us.lead.the.way
    84
  - Activate.your.directv .Service
    84
  - Programming.your.remote.control
    85
    
    Factory.defaults
    85
  - Using.your.ir.or.rf.remote.to.control.your.directv.plus.hd.dvr
    86
  - Receiving.local."Off-Air".Broadcast.channels
    87
- Appendix B: High-Def 101
  
  88
  - About.high-Definition
    89
    
    Types.of.tv.broadcasts
    89
    
    Resolution.&.Interlacing
    90
    
    Aspect.ratio
    91
    
    Screen.formats
    91
  - Options.for.changing.video.output
    92
    
    Format.key.on.your.remote
    92
    
    Resolution.(Res).Key.on.receiver.front.panel
    93
  - Supported.resolutions.and.formats
    94
  - Wide-Screen Vs. Standard Formats
    95
    
    4:3.Tvs.showing.16:9.Programs
    95
    
    16:9.Tvs.showing.4:3.Programs
    97
  - Index
    100
  - Icon Reference
    104

DIRECTV HR20 Installation Manual (42 pages)

Installation Guide

Brand: DIRECTV | Category: Set-top boxes | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

6
- Disclaimer
  6
- Scope
  6
- Notice
  6
- Feedback
  6
2 Set-Top Box Front Panel Shortcut Keys

7
- Table 2-1: Shortcut Keys Combinations
  7
- Table 2-2: Supported Shortcut Keys
  7
3 Data Port Connectors

8
4 Data Port Commands

10
5 Data Port Command Details

16
- Standby (0X81)
  16
- Active (0X82)
  16
- Getprimarystatus (0X83)
  17
- Getcommandversion (0X84)
  18
- Getcurrentchannel (0X87)
  19
- Getsignalquality (0X90)
  20
- Getcurrenttime (0X91)
  20
- Getusercommand (0X92)
  21
- Enableuserentry (0X93)
  22
- Disableuserentry (0X94)
  23
- Getreturnvalue (0X95)
  23
- Reboot (0X96)
  23
- Sendusercommand (0Xa5)
  24
- Openuserchannel (0Xa6)
  25
- Gettuner (0X9A)
  27
- Getprimarystatusmt (0X8A)
  28
- Getcurrentchannelmt (0X8B)
  30
- Getsignalqualitymt (0X9D)
  30
- Openuserchannelmt (0X9F)
  31
6 Remote Control

33
- Introduction
  33
- Brand Setup Code List
  33
- Figure 6-1 RC32 Remote Control
  34
- Remote Control Key Codes
  35
7 Wired IR Input Port

37
- Introduction
  37
- Interface Specifications
  37
- Figure 7-1 Wired IR Input Plug
  37
8 Appendix: Low Speed Serial Port Specifications

38
9 Appendix: Acronyms

42

DirecTV HR20 User Manual (104 pages)

DIRECTV Plus HD DVR

Brand: DirecTV | Category: DVR | Size: 6 MB

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DirecTV HR20 User Manual (182 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Using Your Remote Control

Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info

Chapter 3: Search & Browse

Chapter 3: Search & Browse

Chapter 4: Recordings

Chapter 5 - Extras & Special Features

Chapter 6 - Settings & Help

Chapter 7 - Genie Hd Dvr

Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting & Faqs

Chapter 9: Warranty and Other Info

Appendices

Appendix 1: Setup and Activation

Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment

Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels

Appendix 4: Get Connected

Appendix 5: about High-Definition

DIRECTV HR20 User Manual (178 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Your Remote Control

Chapter 2: Channels & Program Info

Chapter 3: Directv Cinema ™ & Pay Per View

Chapter 4: Recordings

Chapter 5: Extras

Chapter 6: Settings

Chapter 7: Help & Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 : Warranty & Other Information

Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels

Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR

Appendix 3: about High-Definition

DIRECTV HR20 User Manual (176 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Using Your Remote Control

Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info

Chapter 3: Search & Browse

Chapter 4: Recordings

Chapter 5 - Extras & Special Features

Chapter 6 - Settings & Help

Chapter 7 - Genie™ Hd Dvr

Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting & Faqs

Chapter 9: Warranty and Other Info

Appendices

Appendix 1: Setup and Activation

Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment

Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels

Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR

Appendix 5: about High-Definition

DirecTV HR20 User Manual (105 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of What's on

Chapter 2

More Info

Chapter 4

Appendix A: Installation

Appendix B: High-Def 101

DIRECTV HR20 Installation Manual (42 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Set-Top Box Front Panel Shortcut Keys

3 Data Port Connectors

4 Data Port Commands

5 Data Port Command Details

6 Remote Control

7 Wired IR Input Port

8 Appendix: Low Speed Serial Port Specifications

9 Appendix: Acronyms

DirecTV HR20 User Manual (104 pages)

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