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DIRECTV System Installation/Set-Up Connecting home entertainment components (DVD player, Home Theater, etc.) & setting up your DIRECTV System features (Locks & Limits, Favorite Channel Lists, etc.)
High Definition Television (HDTV) Discuss the features of standard DIRECTV® HD receivers and equipment. Is your set-up ready for our upcoming HD channels? Visit our checklist to find out.
3D Television (3DTV) 3D Television service from DIRECTV will launch nationally, June 11 with ESPN3D. Connect your DIRECTV Plus® HD or HD DVR (H21 and HR21 and above series models) with HD Access to a qualifying 3D TV and enjoy 3-D viewing from ESPN3D, n3D, 3D Cinema and DIRECTV On Demand 3D on channels 103 – 106.
A list of qualifying 3D TV sets can be found at
http://www.directv/com/3D to find out.
DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service
We are excited to announce that the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service has launched nationally to customers across the United States. This great new service provides multi-room viewing capabilities to our customers with at least one DIRECTV Plus® HD and HD DVR receiver. Please give us a call at 1.800.531.5000 to learn how you can activate this great new service.
Digital Video Recording Discuss the features of DIRECTV® DVR and DIRECTV with TiVo® receivers
DIRECTV on Demand
Connect your DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (HR20 and above series models) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (R22 model) to the Internet using the Ethernet port to access thousands of additional programs to record to your playlist! Visit our http://www.directv.com/ondemand page for a set-up guide.
Note: This program is currently available to users with an HR20 or above receiver series, or R22 receiver models only. Customers can receive support and share their experiences in this forum.
DIRECTV Mobile Apps
New! Discuss DIRECTV mobile apps like the DVR Scheduler and NFL SuperCast for iPhone / iPod touch, Blackberry, Palm Pre or other mobile device. In this forum you can get help, learn about features, and discuss what you would like to see in future mobile apps.
TV Apps
Discuss the various applications you can view on any TV channel! Select those created by our team, by other DIRECTV customers or create your own. Available on our DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (HR20 and above series models) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (R22 model) Manage your TV Apps through the DIRECTV App Store on the receiver or online at http://tvapps.directv.com
DIRECTV Media Share
Connect your DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (HR20 and above series models) to your PC using the Ethernet port to listen to your favorite music, watch videos and share your photos on your TV! Visit our http://www.directv.com/mediashare page for a set-up guide.
Note: This program is currently available to users with an HR20 or above receiver series only. Customers can receive support and share their experiences in this forum.
DIRECTV2PC
Discuss our latest feature which allows you to stream video from our DVR (R22) or HD DVR (HR2x) to your PC. The DIRECTV2PC application is free. Download and latest information at www.directv.com/directv2pc.
DIRECTV Installer Forums
Recommendations in the installer forums are intended for our trained professional network and approved dealer use only and are not to be attempted without completing SBCA certification. Installers: If you have questions about ideas or recommendations mentioned in these forums, please contact your manager. Click here if you are interested in joining our professional installation network.
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