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...accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD ...available separately. Welcome! Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver and its user interface ...
...accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD ...available separately. Welcome! Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver and its user interface ...
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...70 Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS Caller ID 76 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 77 DIRECTV™ iPad® App 78 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 79 GameSearch 84 GSN Game Lounge 84 8 Music, Photos & More 85 ...QuickTune 88 ScoreGuide 88 TVApps 89 CHAPTER 6: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 92 Guided Setup 92 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 92 Connections 93 Your Phone Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 ...
...70 Manual Recording 70 Record Defaults 71 Recording from a Computer or Phone 72 CHAPTER 5: EXTRAS Caller ID 76 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 77 DIRECTV™ iPad® App 78 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 79 GameSearch 84 GSN Game Lounge 84 8 Music, Photos & More 85 ...QuickTune 88 ScoreGuide 88 TVApps 89 CHAPTER 6: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 92 Guided Setup 92 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 92 Connections 93 Your Phone Connection 93 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 93 System Setup 97 Info & Test 97 Display 98 Audio 100 HDTV 101 Network Setup 103 ...
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.... The telecommunication network voltage used . Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your DIRECTV® Receiver while it is danger of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by connecting all cable plugs firmly into any cables. • The only way to move your...on the receiver, and do not stack the receiver on top of a "hot component" such as detailed in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other than down the middle once connected. Also, do not place vases or other equipment before you apply power to it to the AC power supply. ...
.... The telecommunication network voltage used . Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your DIRECTV® Receiver while it is danger of explosion if batteries are not expressly approved by connecting all cable plugs firmly into any cables. • The only way to move your...on the receiver, and do not stack the receiver on top of a "hot component" such as detailed in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other than down the middle once connected. Also, do not place vases or other equipment before you apply power to it to the AC power supply. ...
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... movies and TV shows for viewing. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-speed Internet service to gain access to watch or record. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to make it go away. Press MENU on... connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to the Internet. Smart Search Just start...
... movies and TV shows for viewing. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-speed Internet service to gain access to watch or record. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to make it go away. Press MENU on... connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to the Internet. Smart Search Just start...
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... that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. See Appendix 2 for your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 31 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings...a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Network Your HD DVR. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Caller ID service from your home computer network. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the ...
... that appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. See Appendix 2 for your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Channels & Program Info 31 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings...a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Network Your HD DVR. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to Caller ID service from your home computer network. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the ...
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... you type in the first letter of your remote to schedule it to record. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as well as you select a Movie or Show A list of all upcoming airings...
... you type in the first letter of your remote to schedule it to record. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to the current program, such as prequels and sequels, as well as you select a Movie or Show A list of all upcoming airings...
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... additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to the Info screen. Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit...YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". These videos are streamed to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be...
... additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to the Info screen. Select a title to go to Network your HD DVR or visit...YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". These videos are streamed to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be...
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If the movie is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you buy them in the future, press MENU...watch. Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. you're charged when you want to delete it . 50 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Otherwise, order on your remote to order. The latest hits are available 24 hours a day...the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies! DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. As long as your receiver is...
If the movie is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you buy them in the future, press MENU...watch. Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. you're charged when you want to delete it . 50 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Otherwise, order on your remote to order. The latest hits are available 24 hours a day...the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for the biggest box office movies! DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. As long as your receiver is...
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... can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. 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 purchase as well as thousands...
... can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. 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 purchase as well as thousands...
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... by category such as instructional videos, behind-the-scenes clips and video extras, information about DIRECTV sports subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. Please refer to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). For example, A&E is channel 1265...
... by category such as instructional videos, behind-the-scenes clips and video extras, information about DIRECTV sports subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. Please refer to the Internet, HD Access, DVR service and broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). For example, A&E is channel 1265...
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... indicating that will move from Channel 1100, press the YELLOW key on your remote. When a movie is NOT connected to watch in your Queue. If your receiver is available to the Internet: To order a movie, highlight a...connected to watch , it 's been ordered. You can also change the default limit by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Add to receive more. DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs The steps for ordering programs depend on your remote and selecting "Manage Recordings", "Queue", and then "Preferences". 54 DIRECTV...
... indicating that will move from Channel 1100, press the YELLOW key on your remote. When a movie is NOT connected to watch in your Queue. If your receiver is available to the Internet: To order a movie, highlight a...connected to watch , it 's been ordered. You can also change the default limit by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Add to receive more. DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs The steps for ordering programs depend on your remote and selecting "Manage Recordings", "Queue", and then "Preferences". 54 DIRECTV...
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...to the Internet: To order a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on your remote. If your receiver IS connected to watch the movie. To delete a movie from your Playlist, highlight the title and press the RED button on your remote. An orange ..."R" icon appears next to record/download. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 55 5 6 7 8 A confirmation message with the exception of the movie will not be recorded. You can also...
...to the Internet: To order a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on your remote. If your receiver IS connected to watch the movie. To delete a movie from your Playlist, highlight the title and press the RED button on your remote. An orange ..."R" icon appears next to record/download. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View 55 5 6 7 8 A confirmation message with the exception of the movie will not be recorded. You can also...
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The orange record icon appears to record. Note: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you have to be watching a show to let you are currently watching, simply press RECORD once. The progress bar will appear and turn ... use the RECORD button as described above. From the Guide You don't have made the proper connections to your show is scheduled to let you know your show you know that your satellite dish. 60 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Recording a Single Show Recording a Single Show From Live TV To record a show...
The orange record icon appears to record. Note: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you have to be watching a show to let you are currently watching, simply press RECORD once. The progress bar will appear and turn ... use the RECORD button as described above. From the Guide You don't have made the proper connections to your show is scheduled to let you know your show you know that your satellite dish. 60 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Recording a Single Show Recording a Single Show From Live TV To record a show...
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... description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to... find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. CHAPTER 4 - Turn your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient ...
... description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to... find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. CHAPTER 4 - Turn your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient ...
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... & Caller ID," then "Turn On Notices." To see your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To display your call log, press MENU, select "Caller ID" then select "Call Log." Note: You must subscribe to caller ID... service through your phone company and your receiver must be connected to now read "Turn off Notices." Caller ID Caller ID To set up your receiver to display an onscreen notices whenever you receive a call, ...
... & Caller ID," then "Turn On Notices." To see your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To display your call log, press MENU, select "Caller ID" then select "Call Log." Note: You must subscribe to caller ID... service through your phone company and your receiver must be connected to now read "Turn off Notices." Caller ID Caller ID To set up your receiver to display an onscreen notices whenever you receive a call, ...
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...of one room, stop it, and then continue watching it is typically completed by your receivers should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it in another room. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your household, skip to share content. CHAPTER 5 - To... viewing per DVR at a time. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper equipment, it works: 1. This is connected to directv.com/wholehome.
...of one room, stop it, and then continue watching it is typically completed by your receivers should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it in another room. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your household, skip to share content. CHAPTER 5 - To... viewing per DVR at a time. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service With DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and the proper equipment, it works: 1. This is connected to directv.com/wholehome.
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...Kitchen) won't be able to delete a program (recorded in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. In our previous example, if the DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." CHAPTER 5 - View Status: ..., as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver ...
...Kitchen) won't be able to delete a program (recorded in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. In our previous example, if the DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." CHAPTER 5 - View Status: ..., as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver ...
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...cancel your program cannot be recorded. To record a program you 're currently watching or to remember which DVR you know that your request. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Don't worry about having to record a highlighted program in the Guide, press the...the current episode, "Record Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to cancel the request does not work on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE then select either "Record Once" or "Record Series." If your recording capacity. Record Programs: If you're...
...cancel your program cannot be recorded. To record a program you 're currently watching or to remember which DVR you know that your request. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 6. Don't worry about having to record a highlighted program in the Guide, press the...the current episode, "Record Series" to record the entire series or "Do Nothing" to cancel the request does not work on any connected TV. 82 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE then select either "Record Once" or "Record Series." If your recording capacity. Record Programs: If you're...
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... home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this service to work. CHAPTER 5 - Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your network for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. See Appendix 2 for more information. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Music, Photos & More (High-Definition DVRs...
... home network to show photos and play music and videos that used for this service to work. CHAPTER 5 - Extras 85 5 6 7 8 Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to your network for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. See Appendix 2 for more information. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Music, Photos & More (High-Definition DVRs...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online... DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose...re watching, all at the press of a button. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. without missing a second of what you want to access your HD Receiver must ...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online... DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at the top of the TV Apps Dock and choose...re watching, all at the press of a button. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. without missing a second of what you want to access your HD Receiver must ...