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...you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , ... start watching TV. If your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and...
...you 're plugged in order use the recording features. • You must subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in your programming package. • You must subscribe to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service in , ... start watching TV. If your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and...
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... menu screen and return to navigate though the guide or any show . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press INFO on any menu screen. Using Your Remote Control 15 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Your... are special shortcuts that tell you are navigation and destination keys. Shortcut hints CHAPTER 1 - Press BACK to move through all of the features available in your system. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on which menu screen you which color button to use ...
... menu screen and return to navigate though the guide or any show . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press INFO on any menu screen. Using Your Remote Control 15 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Your... are special shortcuts that tell you are navigation and destination keys. Shortcut hints CHAPTER 1 - Press BACK to move through all of the features available in your system. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons on which menu screen you which color button to use ...
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..." to see your remote to display the TV Options menu. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. We also notify you watched, Favorite... the program. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your receiver. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TV Options TV Options While watching TV...
..." to see your remote to display the TV Options menu. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. We also notify you watched, Favorite... the program. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your receiver. Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TV Options TV Options While watching TV...
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... movies, shows, people, sports, etc... My Playlist Displays the shows you to Appendix 2 for viewing. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to make it go away. for you 've recorded that are ready for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press... MENU again (or EXIT) to the Internet. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no extra charge. Menu Menu Use the main menu to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30...
... movies, shows, people, sports, etc... My Playlist Displays the shows you to Appendix 2 for viewing. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to make it go away. for you 've recorded that are ready for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press... MENU again (or EXIT) to the Internet. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no extra charge. Menu Menu Use the main menu to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30...
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... appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu... guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Caller ID service from your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change ...
... appears if you about new features, free views, tips & tricks and more. TVmail DIRECTV Messages to you connect your DVR to your home computer network. Channels & Program Info 31 See Appendix 2 for your telephone provider). DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu... guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to Caller ID service from your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming recordings, view recording history and change ...
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...video, or select "Related Videos" for similar videos, "More From..." You'll have the option to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE for inappropriate content. These videos are streamed to report a video for additional videos from the user and "Flag...YouTube content. If you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Your DVR control buttons allow you to this feature. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Info screen. Select a title to go to...
...video, or select "Related Videos" for similar videos, "More From..." You'll have the option to Network your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE for inappropriate content. These videos are streamed to report a video for additional videos from the user and "Flag...YouTube content. If you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. Your DVR control buttons allow you to this feature. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to the Info screen. Select a title to go to...
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Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Press MENU on your search (and avoid extra typing). 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 remote and select "Smart Search". Your receiver displays your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order.
Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Press MENU on your search (and avoid extra typing). 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 remote and select "Smart Search". Your receiver displays your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order.
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... search from the list and press "SELECT". A list of programs matching your remote, select "Search for Shows" then select "Recent Searches." "Recent Searches" This handy feature displays a list of your 25 most recent searches in case you can be with your keyword, the better your search results will be. Press MENU...
... search from the list and press "SELECT". A list of programs matching your remote, select "Search for Shows" then select "Recent Searches." "Recent Searches" This handy feature displays a list of your 25 most recent searches in case you can be with your keyword, the better your search results will be. Press MENU...
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...; Manage Recordings Manage Recordings Once you have scheduled recordings, you can delete the show , select "Series Options", then select "Cancel Series." 68 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can use this screen to make in the future. A confirmation message will appear before you no longer want to ...to delete future scheduled recordings you can find the status and history of a series, or an autorecord based on the next few pages. These features are shown in the future at the top and the furthest in the Queue screen. these are described on a person or keyword search. ...
...; Manage Recordings Manage Recordings Once you have scheduled recordings, you can delete the show , select "Series Options", then select "Cancel Series." 68 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can use this screen to make in the future. A confirmation message will appear before you no longer want to ...to delete future scheduled recordings you can find the status and history of a series, or an autorecord based on the next few pages. These features are shown in the future at the top and the furthest in the Queue screen. these are described on a person or keyword search. ...
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...CHAPTER 4 - Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Features: Search for any television show up to 14 days in advance Browse programs by channel or date & time Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for ...to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. Turn your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to directv.com/mobileapps for the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre™, Palm® ...
...CHAPTER 4 - Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Features: Search for any television show up to 14 days in advance Browse programs by channel or date & time Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for ...to a phone line Record to any program and set your home Go to find any DIRECTV DVR in your home DVR. Turn your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to directv.com/mobileapps for the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre™, Palm® ...
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... your home screen with a tap. Search for more control of your TV experience. Plus, program your DVR from wherever you watch most. Features: Use your own sports roster: Browse games and get detailed show up to 14 days in advance Browse programs by choosing the channels you ...'s on your screen by channel or date & time Watch trailers and get scores instantly across all with the programming you are. DIRECTV™ iPad® App DIRECTV™ iPad® App The DIRECTV™ iPad® App is a FREE app that turns your iPad into a remote control, giving you want to include....
... your home screen with a tap. Search for more control of your TV experience. Plus, program your DVR from wherever you watch most. Features: Use your own sports roster: Browse games and get detailed show up to 14 days in advance Browse programs by choosing the channels you ...'s on your screen by channel or date & time Watch trailers and get scores instantly across all with the programming you are. DIRECTV™ iPad® App DIRECTV™ iPad® App The DIRECTV™ iPad® App is a FREE app that turns your iPad into a remote control, giving you want to include....
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... and then press SELECT. A display with some of our special sports and entertainment channels. Look for nine channels will be added to use the interactive features. 88 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE ScoreGuide™ Interactive content, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to the QuickTune...
... and then press SELECT. A display with some of our special sports and entertainment channels. Look for nine channels will be added to use the interactive features. 88 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE ScoreGuide™ Interactive content, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to the QuickTune...
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... Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. See Appendix 2: How to Network your remote control to launch TV Apps. Note: This feature is not available on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the... app you want to access your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of the TV Apps Dock...
... Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. See Appendix 2: How to Network your remote control to launch TV Apps. Note: This feature is not available on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the... app you want to access your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of the TV Apps Dock...
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...inputs are upgrading to a new TV or adding a surround sound system, DVD player/burner or VCR some features of our interactive channels will need to enhance the interactive features available on your warranty. Do not connect your professional installation. Settings 93 It is required for Auxiliary Equipment The...you are color coded. If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to the same color of such equipment for a few minutes and is designed not to interfere with your ...
...inputs are upgrading to a new TV or adding a surround sound system, DVD player/burner or VCR some features of our interactive channels will need to enhance the interactive features available on your warranty. Do not connect your professional installation. Settings 93 It is required for Auxiliary Equipment The...you are color coded. If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to the same color of such equipment for a few minutes and is designed not to interfere with your ...
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...'s signal from up your remote to control 3 or more receivers in one remote to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. While the IR signal requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver...indicates that the remote supports radio frequency. Refer to use one room. 104 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: Not all DIRECTV Receivers are RF-capable. Advanced Setups Use this option to set up to RF.... Receiver Mode Select "Receiver Mode" if you put your DIRECTV Remote Control. Look for the letter(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of your receiver inside...
...'s signal from up your remote to control 3 or more receivers in one remote to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. While the IR signal requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver...indicates that the remote supports radio frequency. Refer to use one room. 104 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: Not all DIRECTV Receivers are RF-capable. Advanced Setups Use this option to set up to RF.... Receiver Mode Select "Receiver Mode" if you put your DIRECTV Remote Control. Look for the letter(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of your receiver inside...
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... answers to all your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 108 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel number to tune to access the interactive DIRECTV Customer Information Channel. You can also...
... answers to all your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 108 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel number to tune to access the interactive DIRECTV Customer Information Channel. You can also...
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... for solutions. Onscreen Error Messages There may experience a disruption in your programming package. These updates will see an onscreen message similar to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Your receiver must be times when you see an onscreen message and... right shows an example of what causes the onscreen message to display, while the second line displays instructions to improve performance and upgrade features and functions. Go to the one on when an update is sent, you have not purchased or that is complete. If your ...
... for solutions. Onscreen Error Messages There may experience a disruption in your programming package. These updates will see an onscreen message similar to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Your receiver must be times when you see an onscreen message and... right shows an example of what causes the onscreen message to display, while the second line displays instructions to improve performance and upgrade features and functions. Go to the one on when an update is sent, you have not purchased or that is complete. If your ...
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...or lower the volume. If connected to one your TV screen when phone calls come in Chapter 5. - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Caller ID not working Caller ID information isn't showing on and set the resolution to stereo or surround sound...not activated. - Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on your wireless phone jack transmits Caller ID information. The Caller ID feature in your DIRECTV® Receiver. Select the "Reset" item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. - You can also press MENU, select...
...or lower the volume. If connected to one your TV screen when phone calls come in Chapter 5. - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Caller ID not working Caller ID information isn't showing on and set the resolution to stereo or surround sound...not activated. - Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on your wireless phone jack transmits Caller ID information. The Caller ID feature in your DIRECTV® Receiver. Select the "Reset" item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. - You can also press MENU, select...
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... Connection Kit to connect to the Internet. Your professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD... DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157
... Connection Kit to connect to the Internet. Your professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Internet Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD... DVR (High-Definition DVRs) If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are firmly connected. 157