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From system set-up and features to your remote control, get help with your technical questions here. For faster answers, try searching the forums first or click a topic below.

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.)

DIRECTV Receiver Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Get help with your DIRECTV system and find any technical updates.

NFL Broadcast Monitoring Updates (Game Days Only)
Share details of your NFL game broadcast experience (video or audio). We will investigate and post updates on game days for unplanned or unexpected broadcast issues.

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.

Digital Video Recording
Discuss the features of DIRECTV® DVR and DIRECTV with TiVo® receivers

High Definition Digital Video Recording (HD DVRs)
Discuss the features of DIRECTV® HD DVR receivers. Is your set-up ready for our upcoming HD channels? Visit our checklist to find out.

DIRECTV Remote Controls
Control your TV and other home entertainment components

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 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.

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.

Game Lounge
Discuss the features of the casual games offered exclusively to DIRECTV customers to play on their TV using the white DIRECTV remote control. Available on DIRECTV D10, D11, D12 and other compatible DIRECTV receivers. See Game Lounge FAQs for more information.

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.
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