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... List 68 Series Manager (Prioritizer 69 Queue 70 History 70 Purchases 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...
... List 68 Series Manager (Prioritizer 69 Queue 70 History 70 Purchases 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...
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... MENU and selecting "Manage Recordings" to see the following options: To Do List, Queue, History, Purchases, Series Manager (or Prioritizer), Manual Record (or Manual) and Record Defaults. The list is a single event, part of those recordings by time with the next recordings at the top and... to record. A confirmation message will appear before you can delete the show , select "Series Options", then select "Cancel Series." 68 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Manage Recordings Manage Recordings Once you have scheduled recordings, you can find the status and history of a series, or an autorecord...
... MENU and selecting "Manage Recordings" to see the following options: To Do List, Queue, History, Purchases, Series Manager (or Prioritizer), Manual Record (or Manual) and Record Defaults. The list is a single event, part of those recordings by time with the next recordings at the top and... to record. A confirmation message will appear before you can delete the show , select "Series Options", then select "Cancel Series." 68 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Manage Recordings Manage Recordings Once you have scheduled recordings, you can find the status and history of a series, or an autorecord...
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... completed, canceled or deleted. every Tuesday), channel, day and date, start time and duration. You can schedule a manual recording up a manual recording based on channel, time and date. History Provides status information for an explanation. Purchases Provides status information for details... be a one-time or recurring recording (i.e. In this case, select Manual Record (or Manual) and enter all Pay Per View programs that are in advance. 70 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 3, "Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs" for all of the options as you wish, including whether...
... completed, canceled or deleted. every Tuesday), channel, day and date, start time and duration. You can schedule a manual recording up a manual recording based on channel, time and date. History Provides status information for an explanation. Purchases Provides status information for details... be a one-time or recurring recording (i.e. In this case, select Manual Record (or Manual) and enter all Pay Per View programs that are in advance. 70 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 3, "Ordering DIRECTV CINEMA Programs" for all of the options as you wish, including whether...
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.... When recording a series, the Episode Type gives you want the receiver to keep a recording until you delete it or until you manually delete some of your "Keep Until I Delete" will never be deleted until you do it automatically if the disk fills up , no new... in the vast majority of your personal preferences. Record Defaults The Record Defaults screen lets you set the recording defaults, which case the DVR can delete it manually; Select the program you the option to ensure you find it does a recording. The receiver's default settings work best in the guide...
.... When recording a series, the Episode Type gives you want the receiver to keep a recording until you delete it or until you manually delete some of your "Keep Until I Delete" will never be deleted until you do it automatically if the disk fills up , no new... in the vast majority of your personal preferences. Record Defaults The Record Defaults screen lets you set the recording defaults, which case the DVR can delete it manually; Select the program you the option to ensure you find it does a recording. The receiver's default settings work best in the guide...
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... using the supported video and audio connections for that equipment to see the connection options specific to the manuals for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE RCA jacks provide good audio quality and are listed in order, with three cables for...
... using the supported video and audio connections for that equipment to see the connection options specific to the manuals for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE RCA jacks provide good audio quality and are listed in order, with three cables for...
System Manual
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...- Help & Troubleshooting 115 5 6 7 8 Your TV's timer may be hooked up to change video source. - CHAPTER 7 - Your TV and/or your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. Solution: - Press the INPUT button on the wrong video source for instructions about to begin, so the receiver is... changing channels to see if you don't subscribe to a channel that DIRECTV DVR and TV are other scheduled recordings. Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front panel of the receiver. You may ...
...- Help & Troubleshooting 115 5 6 7 8 Your TV's timer may be hooked up to change video source. - CHAPTER 7 - Your TV and/or your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. Solution: - Press the INPUT button on the wrong video source for instructions about to begin, so the receiver is... changing channels to see if you don't subscribe to a channel that DIRECTV DVR and TV are other scheduled recordings. Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front panel of the receiver. You may ...
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.... Your TV may not support the selected HD resolution from your DIRECTV® Receiver. Frequently Asked Questions My video and audio are out of the DIRECTV Receiver. This may have changed on your receiver. 118 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select the "Reset" item from your TV and the ...Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. - Rewind the program for about 5 seconds, then fast forward to your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Possible Causes: - Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of sync The audio track does not ...
.... Your TV may not support the selected HD resolution from your DIRECTV® Receiver. Frequently Asked Questions My video and audio are out of the DIRECTV Receiver. This may have changed on your receiver. 118 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select the "Reset" item from your TV and the ...Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. - Rewind the program for about 5 seconds, then fast forward to your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Possible Causes: - Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of sync The audio track does not ...
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...To Do List", choose the show you 've set to "Keep Until I Delete." You exceeded the allotted purchase or viewing time on your DVR to view them manually. See "Managing My Playlist" in Chapter 4 for newer ones. - To avoid this in the future, check your recording options to keep ... the future, you can also change it to "I Delete", use the ARROW button to move over to make room for expiration dates. 122 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions A program I recorded was displayed in the My Playlist screen, but got deleted before I could watch it Your recording...
...To Do List", choose the show you 've set to "Keep Until I Delete." You exceeded the allotted purchase or viewing time on your DVR to view them manually. See "Managing My Playlist" in Chapter 4 for newer ones. - To avoid this in the future, check your recording options to keep ... the future, you can also change it to "I Delete", use the ARROW button to move over to make room for expiration dates. 122 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions A program I recorded was displayed in the My Playlist screen, but got deleted before I could watch it Your recording...
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... the program is maintained, the image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your screen, so gray or black bars are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as... 480i. Wide-Screen vs. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) Supported Resolutions The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection HDMI Component Video (YPbPr) S-Video ...
... the program is maintained, the image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your screen, so gray or black bars are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as... 480i. Wide-Screen vs. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) Supported Resolutions The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection HDMI Component Video (YPbPr) S-Video ...
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..., the 4:3 program image is shrunk until it's wide enough to fill the screen. Your choices here include: - See your TV's owner's manual for your TV. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is no longer wide enough...
..., the 4:3 program image is shrunk until it's wide enough to fill the screen. Your choices here include: - See your TV's owner's manual for your TV. Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is no longer wide enough...
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... locking - 43 passcode - 42, 43, 44 ratings - 44 spending - 47 unlocking - 44 Passcode - 42, 43, 44 Pausing - 16 Pay Per View - 24, 57 172 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PC - 31, 72, 85 Phone Connection - 93 Photos - 31, 85-87 Playlist (see My Playlist) Power - 10, 11, 14, 109, 110, 112, 113... show - 60 a series - 62 conflict - 69, 71, 82, 120, 121 defaults - 71 from Live TV - 60, 62 from the guide - 60, 62 managing - 68-71 manually - 71 options - 61, 62 remote - 72 stopping an in-progress - 61, 62 watching and deleting - 63 Remote Control - 14-16, 103, back cover advanced setups...
... locking - 43 passcode - 42, 43, 44 ratings - 44 spending - 47 unlocking - 44 Passcode - 42, 43, 44 Pausing - 16 Pay Per View - 24, 57 172 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE PC - 31, 72, 85 Phone Connection - 93 Photos - 31, 85-87 Playlist (see My Playlist) Power - 10, 11, 14, 109, 110, 112, 113... show - 60 a series - 62 conflict - 69, 71, 82, 120, 121 defaults - 71 from Live TV - 60, 62 from the guide - 60, 62 managing - 68-71 manually - 71 options - 61, 62 remote - 72 stopping an in-progress - 61, 62 watching and deleting - 63 Remote Control - 14-16, 103, back cover advanced setups...
User Guide
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... stack electronic components or other components. do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A/V cables as much as practical. The DIRECTV Receiver unit must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to... not attempt to use only the type of power source indicated on top of a "hot component" such as detailed in this manual). • Place it . always take it is provided to call your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the marking label or in this...
... stack electronic components or other components. do not place We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A/V cables as much as practical. The DIRECTV Receiver unit must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to... not attempt to use only the type of power source indicated on top of a "hot component" such as detailed in this manual). • Place it . always take it is provided to call your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the marking label or in this...
User Guide
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...phone jack that it typically does not transmit Caller ID information; DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will not turn on again. 42 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Turns off while playing Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to go into the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and the wall outlet. Check the wall receptacle (or ... Wait 30 seconds, then turn on Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode, and press PWR (power key). Press the POWER button on (see if it transmits Caller ID information. See the user's manual that the receiver has plenty of receiver is "live" by plugging in something else...
...phone jack that it typically does not transmit Caller ID information; DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will not turn on again. 42 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Turns off while playing Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to go into the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and the wall outlet. Check the wall receptacle (or ... Wait 30 seconds, then turn on Make sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode, and press PWR (power key). Press the POWER button on (see if it transmits Caller ID information. See the user's manual that the receiver has plenty of receiver is "live" by plugging in something else...
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...screen Check that all components connected to the input jacks are affected. If this happens frequently, the voltage in . Unplug DIRECTV Plus HD DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. Press the TV INPUT key on or changes channels unexpectedly An autorecord may have ...DIRECTV Plus HD DVR may have been activated. Check your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in your house do too, you may have blown a circuit breaker or be hooked up incorrectly to the TV input your TV owner's manual. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR ...
...screen Check that all components connected to the input jacks are affected. If this happens frequently, the voltage in . Unplug DIRECTV Plus HD DVR for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. Press the TV INPUT key on or changes channels unexpectedly An autorecord may have ...DIRECTV Plus HD DVR may have been activated. Check your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in your house do too, you may have blown a circuit breaker or be hooked up incorrectly to the TV input your TV owner's manual. DIRECTV Plus HD DVR ...
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.... Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the remote, select Favorites, then All Channels, or enter the channel number manually. Your satellite dish antenna may be blocked. Partial programming loss/channels missing from the Guide/Channel is usually brief, lasting only as...dish. My video and audio are out of sync. Try changing channels. Press LIST, then EXIT. If neither of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal message Your satellite system may be experiencing rain fade, a temporary loss of...
.... Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the remote, select Favorites, then All Channels, or enter the channel number manually. Your satellite dish antenna may be blocked. Partial programming loss/channels missing from the Guide/Channel is usually brief, lasting only as...dish. My video and audio are out of sync. Try changing channels. Press LIST, then EXIT. If neither of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal message Your satellite system may be experiencing rain fade, a temporary loss of...
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... to be deleted as needed. 46 For sporting events, you want to try scheduling the recording manually (go to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change the start programs at 8 p.m. What do I do? Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR can record up to two programs at once, or it . When you schedule a recording from an...
... to be deleted as needed. 46 For sporting events, you want to try scheduling the recording manually (go to the Scheduler and select Manual) and change the start programs at 8 p.m. What do I do? Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR can record up to two programs at once, or it . When you schedule a recording from an...
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... to familiarize yourself with your satellite dish antenna. If you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with some important tips for your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to work and to activate your programming. It must be properly inserted for safety and care. Before You Begin Your...
... to familiarize yourself with your satellite dish antenna. If you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with some important tips for your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to work and to activate your programming. It must be properly inserted for safety and care. Before You Begin Your...