DirecTv Help Please

Montano · 08-18-2010, 05:27 PM

Just had it installed yesterday, and so far so good. My first question is how to remove/block the adult channels and or titles from showing on the Channel Guide. It was quite easy with Comcast, but from what I've found so far, it's not quite as easy with DTV. Custom Favorites list was mentioned, but it says this is easily overridden.

If there are any installers out there, who know about Whole Home DVR, shoot me a PM. I had this installed and would like to know how to connect to my home network to use Direct2PC.

I'm sure there will be more questions, but I don't need my 8 year old asking me if he can watch Debbie Does Dallas

T.G · 08-18-2010, 05:33 PM

It's been awhile since I helped anyone with a DTV setup (I'm not a customer myself), but what model DVR/box are you using?

Montano · 08-18-2010, 05:46 PM

3 different boxes. 1 HD DVR, 1 HD receiver (only models compatible with Whole Home DVR), and the rest are all SD boxes.

HR22-300C
H23NC-600
D12-300C

Commander Quan · 08-18-2010, 05:52 PM

Menu-> last option is Parental Controls and Locks and there is an option to hide adult channels and set up locks by rating.

Montano · 08-18-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

Menu-> last option is Parental Controls and Locks and there is an option to hide adult channels and set up locks by rating.

No such option except on the HD-DVR.

T.G · 08-18-2010, 08:08 PM

Try these two pages:

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P5980021

and

http://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/273

Montano · 08-19-2010, 07:32 AM

Thanks Adam, but no luck. We have parental controls turned on. I guess it's not possible to permanently keep the titles from showing in the guide.

T.G · 08-19-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

Thanks Adam, but no luck. We have parental controls turned on. I guess it's not possible to permanently keep the titles from showing in the guide.

Try the DTV help forum, one of the techs that monitors it might have some help for you.
Or AVSForum, is another place that someone might be able to help.

08-19-2010, 12:23 PM

On mine I click DirecTV button and you get DirecTV Central with:
Now playing list
Watch Live TV
Showcases
Pick Programs to record
Read new messages & settings
and a couple of other choices. Then click "Read new messages & settings"; then click "settings"; then click "channels"; then click "channel list".

At this point you can check channels you want to show up in the program guide, one by one. Handy to get rid of shopping networks, news stations you may not agree with, and PPV sites. Good way to get rid of stuff you will never watch, like maybe ?

Mugen910 · 08-19-2010, 01:03 PM

Why are you paying to watch Debbie Does Dallas, Nick?

From what I recall, you plug a ethernet cable to the DVD-R from your router...
Install the Direct2PC on your computer...
That's it...There should be step by step directions on directv.com

Montano · 08-20-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Why are you paying to watch Debbie Does Dallas, Nick?

From what I recall, you plug a ethernet cable to the DVD-R from your router...
Install the Direct2PC on your computer...
That's it...There should be step by step directions on directv.com

It works like that if you do not have Whole Home DVR, which I do. But I found another way to make it work

08-19-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

I don't need my 8 year old asking me if he can watch Debbie Does Dallas

Yeah, for his 9th birthday, Uncle D will get him a Playboy subscription. You know, to wet his whistle for the good stuff.

Montano · 08-20-2010, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Yeah, for his 9th birthday, Uncle D will get him a Playboy subscription. You know, to wet his whistle for the good stuff.

I'll let him know

N2Advnture · 08-20-2010, 07:35 AM

It's under "Menu", "Setup", custom ->

You can definite which "Custom 1" channels list you use (can customize 3 I believe). When you edit the list, you can remove channels.

I hope this helps

Starz26 · 08-20-2010, 08:45 AM

www.dbstalk.com is a great resource.

I beta test the DVR software and have been for almost 3 years now. Had Multi room viewing for the last 2 years.

There are two ways to set this up:

Whole Home DVR Service

Basically the DVR's in your home are connected via Ethernet over coaxial cable. Each room will have their own controls and can integrate / watch / delete content from every other DVR

Requires special equipment to install and set up

Multi Room Viewing

Same as above except the DVR's are connected through your existing Ethernet infrastructure.

No special equipment required. Plug into your network and go..

Both great options..

Montano · 08-20-2010, 08:54 AM

I have whole home dvr, which I have modified to also connect to my home network. So my DVR's are online and I can also use Directv2PC.

08-18-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	DirecTv Help Please Just had it installed yesterday, and so far so good. My first question is how to remove/block the adult channels and or titles from showing on the Channel Guide. It was quite easy with Comcast, but from what I've found so far, it's not quite as easy with DTV. Custom Favorites list was mentioned, but it says this is easily overridden. If there are any installers out there, who know about Whole Home DVR, shoot me a PM. I had this installed and would like to know how to connect to my home network to use Direct2PC. I'm sure there will be more questions, but I don't need my 8 year old asking me if he can watch Debbie Does Dallas __________________

08-18-2010, 05:33 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: DirecTv Help Please It's been awhile since I helped anyone with a DTV setup (I'm not a customer myself), but what model DVR/box are you using?

08-18-2010, 05:46 PM	#3
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DirecTv Help Please 3 different boxes. 1 HD DVR, 1 HD receiver (only models compatible with Whole Home DVR), and the rest are all SD boxes. HR22-300C H23NC-600 D12-300C __________________

08-18-2010, 05:52 PM	#4
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: DirecTv Help Please Menu-> last option is Parental Controls and Locks and there is an option to hide adult channels and set up locks by rating.

08-18-2010, 08:08 PM	#6
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: DirecTv Help Please Try these two pages: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P5980021 and http://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/273

08-19-2010, 07:32 AM	#7
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DirecTv Help Please Thanks Adam, but no luck. We have parental controls turned on. I guess it's not possible to permanently keep the titles from showing in the guide. __________________

08-19-2010, 12:23 PM	#9
GAZHOG Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DirecTv Help Please On mine I click DirecTV button and you get DirecTV Central with: Now playing list Watch Live TV Showcases Pick Programs to record Read new messages & settings and a couple of other choices. Then click "Read new messages & settings"; then click "settings"; then click "channels"; then click "channel list". At this point you can check channels you want to show up in the program guide, one by one. Handy to get rid of shopping networks, news stations you may not agree with, and PPV sites. Good way to get rid of stuff you will never watch, like maybe ?

08-19-2010, 01:03 PM	#10
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: DirecTv Help Please Why are you paying to watch Debbie Does Dallas, Nick? From what I recall, you plug a ethernet cable to the DVD-R from your router... Install the Direct2PC on your computer... That's it...There should be step by step directions on directv.com __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

08-20-2010, 07:35 AM	#14
N2Advnture www.Cigarmony.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 642 Trading: (43)	Re: DirecTv Help Please It's under "Menu", "Setup", custom -> You can definite which "Custom 1" channels list you use (can customize 3 I believe). When you edit the list, you can remove channels. I hope this helps __________________ Home of the patented Humidity Bead System® humidifiers www.HBSHumidifiers.com

08-20-2010, 08:45 AM	#15
Starz26 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Ohio Posts: 486 Trading: (22)	Re: DirecTv Help Please www.dbstalk.com is a great resource. I beta test the DVR software and have been for almost 3 years now. Had Multi room viewing for the last 2 years. There are two ways to set this up: Whole Home DVR Service Basically the DVR's in your home are connected via Ethernet over coaxial cable. Each room will have their own controls and can integrate / watch / delete content from every other DVR Requires special equipment to install and set up Multi Room Viewing Same as above except the DVR's are connected through your existing Ethernet infrastructure. No special equipment required. Plug into your network and go.. Both great options..

08-20-2010, 08:54 AM	#16
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DirecTv Help Please I have whole home dvr, which I have modified to also connect to my home network. So my DVR's are online and I can also use Directv2PC. __________________