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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Safety & Care 10 Product Information 12 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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 ...
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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...
... 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...
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... liquid on the marking label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). The DIRECTV® Receiver should be left uncovered to allow it with same or equivalent type. Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Attempted...want to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel of a "hot component" such as possible. •...
... liquid on the marking label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). The DIRECTV® Receiver should be left uncovered to allow it with same or equivalent type. Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Attempted...want to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel of a "hot component" such as possible. •...
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CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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 13
CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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 13
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... Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Simply slide the mode switch to the position...
... Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Simply slide the mode switch to the position...
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.... Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press BACK to move through all of the features ...on any show . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the Playlist. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on the remote are special shortcuts that tell you which menu screen you to the previous screen. The LIST button takes you are navigation and destination keys. Chapter...
.... Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press BACK to move through all of the features ...on any show . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the Playlist. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on the remote are special shortcuts that tell you which menu screen you to the previous screen. The LIST button takes you are navigation and destination keys. Chapter...
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... pressing this button down for slow motion. ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the Guide and live or prerecorded television program. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live TV ... If you have one of any live TV. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip...
... pressing this button down for slow motion. ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the Guide and live or prerecorded television program. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live TV ... If you have one of any live TV. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip...
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... indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the show where you are in time you can go. Using Your Remote Control 17
... indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the show where you are in time you can go. Using Your Remote Control 17
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... the beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you can record them both and then use the PREV(ious) button on the remote to toggle between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose... and see how far back in time you can go back in the live buffer" lets you want to flip between them. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause or rewind a program...
... the beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you can record them both and then use the PREV(ious) button on the remote to toggle between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go . Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose... and see how far back in time you can go back in the live buffer" lets you want to flip between them. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause or rewind a program...
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To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you want to eight of the hottest channels on your remote to hear the audio associated with each channel. Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on one of the channels full-screen, ... such as, News Mix and Sports Mix, let customers with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you see one screen. The channel is ready to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you...
To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you want to eight of the hottest channels on your remote to hear the audio associated with each channel. Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on one of the channels full-screen, ... such as, News Mix and Sports Mix, let customers with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you see one screen. The channel is ready to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you...
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TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you of the program. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes ...-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. We also notify you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio...
TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you of the program. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes ...-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail" to see your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. We also notify you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio...
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...from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you watch most often. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". This is active, select the "Add..." Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Custom 1 and 2 are ...self-created lists of your remote and select "Change favorites list". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. You have 4 options to choose from ...
...from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you watch most often. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". This is active, select the "Add..." Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Custom 1 and 2 are ...self-created lists of your remote and select "Change favorites list". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. You have 4 options to choose from ...
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... selecting "Parental Controls". Select a language from options listed. Channels & Program Info 29 The current settings are shown in this chapter. You can also customize your remote and then select "Audio Options". Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your display, and to change audio to an alternate language, when...
... selecting "Parental Controls". Select a language from options listed. Channels & Program Info 29 The current settings are shown in this chapter. You can also customize your remote and then select "Audio Options". Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your display, and to change audio to an alternate language, when...
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Press MENU on connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for no extra charge. My Playlist Displays the shows you to make it go away. .... Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to watch or record. Menu...
Press MENU on connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for no extra charge. My Playlist Displays the shows you to make it go away. .... Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to watch or record. Menu...
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...home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. Channels & Program Info 31 DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - See Appendix 2 for your home computer network. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls ... Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you connect your DVR to Network Your...
...home (assuming you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. Channels & Program Info 31 DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - See Appendix 2 for your home computer network. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls ... Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. Music, Photos & More High-Definition DVRs An optional menu item that appears if you connect your DVR to Network Your...
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... erase letters, press the LEFT ARROW. Press MENU on your remote, select "Smart Search", and start typing. Onscreen keypad - Suggested Searches: When you start over. Smart Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV CINEMA library. To enter a space, press 0 (zero). To erase the last letter..., select DEL (delete) or select CLR (clear) to input your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Whether you results. Use the number keys on your remote like "The" or "An" preceding your search term: 1. Highlight a letter in the keypad and press ...
... erase letters, press the LEFT ARROW. Press MENU on your remote, select "Smart Search", and start typing. Onscreen keypad - Suggested Searches: When you start over. Smart Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV CINEMA library. To enter a space, press 0 (zero). To erase the last letter..., select DEL (delete) or select CLR (clear) to input your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Whether you results. Use the number keys on your remote like "The" or "An" preceding your search term: 1. Highlight a letter in the keypad and press ...
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... an airing and press the orange REC (record) button on a highlighted listing for a list of their other programs available in the first letter of your remote to schedule it is. Select a person's name for detailed program info and additional options. Alternately, press SELECT on your search term; A few options you type...
... an airing and press the orange REC (record) button on a highlighted listing for a list of their other programs available in the first letter of your remote to schedule it is. Select a person's name for detailed program info and additional options. Alternately, press SELECT on your search term; A few options you type...
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You can also highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button on your remote to schedule it to view that channel. A list of all programs available on "Tune Now" to record or press SELECT on a highlighted listing for detailed ...program info and additional options. Highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button on your remote to schedule it to record or press SELECT on a highlighted program for detailed program info and additional options. If you select a Channel A list of upcoming...
You can also highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button on your remote to schedule it to view that channel. A list of all programs available on "Tune Now" to record or press SELECT on a highlighted listing for detailed ...program info and additional options. Highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button on your remote to schedule it to record or press SELECT on a highlighted program for detailed program info and additional options. If you select a Channel A list of upcoming...
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... press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" and select "Series Manager". The more specific you can select "Autorecord" to record or you don't want to narrow your remote. Type in your keyword and press the RED button on your keyword displays. Select a category to narrow, select "All". Highlight the title scheduled to a program... results will automatically be . Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that looks for programs by matching a keyword (of programs matching your remote and select "Smart Search". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) CHAPTER 2 -
... press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" and select "Series Manager". The more specific you can select "Autorecord" to record or you don't want to narrow your remote. Type in your keyword and press the RED button on your keyword displays. Select a category to narrow, select "All". Highlight the title scheduled to a program... results will automatically be . Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that looks for programs by matching a keyword (of programs matching your remote and select "Smart Search". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) CHAPTER 2 -
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Press MENU on your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your receiver displays your remote and select "Smart Search". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your search (and avoid extra typing). Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad.
Press MENU on your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your receiver displays your remote and select "Smart Search". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your search (and avoid extra typing). Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad.