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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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...the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in this device which , by the party responsible for required grounding of the metal structure of fire or electric ...on a flat, hard surface - It's also important to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as detailed in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for compliance could void the user's authority to remove the power...
...the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in this device which , by the party responsible for required grounding of the metal structure of fire or electric ...on a flat, hard surface - It's also important to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as detailed in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for compliance could void the user's authority to remove the power...
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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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... to the position that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you need to be in a position that particular piece...press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to alert you press a button that is in the left-most position to control your TV....
... to the position that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you need to be in a position that particular piece...press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to alert you press a button that is in the left-most position to control your TV....
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... looking at. Using Your Remote Control 15 8 Press the GUIDE button to go to live TV. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press the ACTIVE button to go to see ... hints CHAPTER 1 - Press EXIT to the previous screen. Press INFO on which menu screen you which color button to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Your...
... looking at. Using Your Remote Control 15 8 Press the GUIDE button to go to live TV. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen and return to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press the ACTIVE button to go to see ... hints CHAPTER 1 - Press EXIT to the previous screen. Press INFO on which menu screen you which color button to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Your...
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... down REPLAY jumps to the end of any live TV. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen...prerecorded television program. Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live -stored video by frame. Press up to four times to ...
... down REPLAY jumps to the end of any live TV. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Your Remote Control DVR Control Buttons These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen...prerecorded television program. Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK Fast-forwards recorded or live -stored video by frame. Press up to four times to ...
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... and how far you can go . The right end of the green bar shows how far ahead you can go forward or back. Using Your Remote Control 17 The white line shows where you are in the program you are in time you can go. 12:00p Football 12:09p 12...
... and how far you can go . The right end of the green bar shows how far ahead you can go forward or back. Using Your Remote Control 17 The white line shows where you are in the program you are in time you can go. 12:00p Football 12:09p 12...
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... you change channels, you lose what is not set to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you can record them . Note: You cannot fast forward... during a show to toggle between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go back in time on the remote to display the progress bar and see how far back in the live TV until you haven't changed channels since the program started. Simply press...
... you change channels, you lose what is not set to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you pause or rewind a program. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time you can record them . Note: You cannot fast forward... during a show to toggle between two shows at the same time and not lose the ability to go back in time on the remote to display the progress bar and see how far back in the live TV until you haven't changed channels since the program started. Simply press...
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... you want to see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on one of the hottest channels on your... remote to hear the audio associated with each channel. If you see on your remote to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. Other interactive channels such as, News Mix...
... you want to see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on one of the hottest channels on your... remote to hear the audio associated with each channel. If you see on your remote to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. Other interactive channels such as, News Mix...
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...the program. When you for quick access to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions... display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner...
...the program. When you for quick access to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions... display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner...
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..."Last 5" to see . 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". or "Remove..." TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels ...you 've watched (up to . If one of previous channels you want to see a list of your remote and select "View Previous Channels". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. option to add or remove ...
..."Last 5" to see . 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". or "Remove..." TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels ...you 've watched (up to . If one of previous channels you want to see a list of your remote and select "View Previous Channels". On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. option to add or remove ...
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... in gray text. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings.
... in gray text. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings.
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... service to gain access to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready 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. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for viewing...
... service to gain access to watch or record. for you 've recorded that are ready 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. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for viewing...
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...An optional menu item 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 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose ...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...
...An optional menu item 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 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose ...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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as soon as you first get to enter your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Suggested Searches: When you start over. Use the number keys on your remote - To enter a space, press 0 (zero). Highlight a letter in the keypad and press SELECT. Tip: There's no need to enter...person, channel, sport, etc... Smart Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV CINEMA library. To erase letters, press the LEFT ARROW. To erase the last letter, select DEL (delete) or select CLR (clear) to input your remote, select "Smart Search", and start typing. Press 0 twice to watch ...
as soon as you first get to enter your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Suggested Searches: When you start over. Use the number keys on your remote - To enter a space, press 0 (zero). Highlight a letter in the keypad and press SELECT. Tip: There's no need to enter...person, channel, sport, etc... Smart Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV CINEMA library. To erase letters, press the LEFT ARROW. To erase the last letter, select DEL (delete) or select CLR (clear) to input your remote, select "Smart Search", and start typing. Press 0 twice to watch ...
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... on a highlighted listing for in the program guide. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to your remote to schedule it is. that are "Cast & Crew" and "You Might Like". The content types are "Top Match" -- we anticipate what type of their other...
... on a highlighted listing for in the program guide. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Note: Your HD DVR must be connected to the Internet to your remote to schedule it is. that are "Cast & Crew" and "You Might Like". The content types are "Top Match" -- we anticipate what type of their other...
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... select a Channel A list of upcoming programs matching that channel. Highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button on your remote to schedule it to record or press SELECT on your remote to schedule it to view that category displays. You can also highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button...
... select a Channel A list of upcoming programs matching that channel. Highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button on your remote to schedule it to record or press SELECT on your remote to schedule it to view that category displays. You can also highlight a program and press the orange REC (record) button...
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..., you can be with your keyword, the better your search results will automatically be . To perform a Keyword search: Press MENU on your remote. Autorecords are persistent. Select a category to record or you 'll have the option to highlight and select individual programs to narrow your keyword displays...if you can select "Autorecord" to autorecord and press the RED button. Type in your keyword and press the RED button on your remote and select "Smart Search". Keyword Search A keyword search is an in-depth search that matches your keyword, it will be recorded. ...
..., you can be with your keyword, the better your search results will automatically be . To perform a Keyword search: Press MENU on your remote. Autorecords are persistent. Select a category to record or you 'll have the option to highlight and select individual programs to narrow your keyword displays...if you can select "Autorecord" to autorecord and press the RED button. Type in your keyword and press the RED button on your remote and select "Smart Search". Keyword Search A keyword search is an in-depth search that matches your keyword, it will be recorded. ...
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Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".