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...; Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to start watching TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies...
...; Whole-Home DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to start watching TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies...
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... grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been...
... grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been...
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Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receiver.
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... be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is in the left-most position to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. These two buttons turn a single component on or off (for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU... Mode Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions.
... be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is in the left-most position to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. These two buttons turn a single component on or off (for a new TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU... Mode Switch Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you. 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions.
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... any live TV in the top right. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you have one of the program. Press up to four times to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you 're watching backwards 6 seconds... and starts playing from that point. ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the Guide and live TV. Press REPLAY while rewinding to go...
... any live TV in the top right. They can also be used along with the mode switch to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you have one of the program. Press up to four times to normal play .) RECORD R One press allows you 're watching backwards 6 seconds... and starts playing from that point. ADVANCE / JUMP TO END OF PROGRAM Jumps ahead in the Guide and live TV. Press REPLAY while rewinding to go...
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Simply press PLAY during live TV until you pause or rewind a program. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you watch. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you lose what is not set to 90 minutes...
Simply press PLAY during live TV until you pause or rewind a program. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you watch. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Live Buffer Live Buffer Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you lose what is not set to 90 minutes...
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... can be found in this chapter for details. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide. The guide holds up /down ; You can navigate in the...
... can be found in this chapter for details. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide. The guide holds up /down ; You can navigate in the...
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... up to hear the audio associated with what you want 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 your remote to eight of the channels full-screen, move to ...channels on screen. If you see one screen. To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you want to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. When accessing these channels you can type in ...
... up to hear the audio associated with what you want 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 your remote to eight of the channels full-screen, move to ...channels on screen. If you see one screen. To exit an interactive channel, press GUIDE and pick the channel you want to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. When accessing these channels you can type in ...
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"Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in the guide. Program Guide Guide Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to ) or a custom list of channels you have defined. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (channels.... Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to see a list of what is available in the guide in this chapter for details. See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
"Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in the guide. Program Guide Guide Options From the program guide, press the YELLOW button to ) or a custom list of channels you have defined. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of the following: "All Channels," "Channels I Get" (channels.... Jump to a Date & Time Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to see a list of what is available in the guide in this chapter for details. See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... changes and new features that we download to your remote 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.
... changes and new features that we download to your remote 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.
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Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning".
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... to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to the Internet. for you 've recorded that are ready for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to make it go away. Note: Refer to watch or record. My Playlist Displays the shows you to Appendix 2 for viewing. ...shows, people, sports, etc... Menu Menu Use the main menu to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-speed Internet service to gain access to access...
... to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to the Internet. for you 've recorded that are ready for instructions on your DIRECTV HD DVR to make it go away. Note: Refer to watch or record. My Playlist Displays the shows you to Appendix 2 for viewing. ...shows, people, sports, etc... Menu Menu Use the main menu to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-speed Internet service to gain access to access...
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Use the number keys on your remote like "The" or "An" preceding your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To enter a space, press 0 (zero). Press 0 twice to enter your search term. Onscreen keypad - as soon as you start typing we'll instantly give you '...
Use the number keys on your remote like "The" or "An" preceding your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To enter a space, press 0 (zero). Press 0 twice to enter your search term. Onscreen keypad - as soon as you start typing we'll instantly give you '...
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Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that were nominated for . Highlight the autorecord and press the RED button. To cancel an autorecord, press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" and select "Series Manager". ..., Director or Producer) A list of the Person you select a Person (i.e. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you searched for , or won, an award. 34 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to highlight and select individual programs to record all the person's movies or shows that matches your Person, it...
Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that were nominated for . Highlight the autorecord and press the RED button. To cancel an autorecord, press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" and select "Series Manager". ..., Director or Producer) A list of the Person you select a Person (i.e. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you searched for , or won, an award. 34 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to highlight and select individual programs to record all the person's movies or shows that matches your Person, it...
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...videos, "More From..." These videos are streamed to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR control buttons allow you to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to report a...the last entry in the search results list will be saved). Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You may use Parental Controls to limit access to Network your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to this feature...
...videos, "More From..." These videos are streamed to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Your DVR control buttons allow you to your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your receiver is connected to report a...the last entry in the search results list will be saved). Note: To learn how to connect your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You may use Parental Controls to limit access to Network your HD DVR to the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to this feature...
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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 and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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 and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... see a list of names which include actors, actresses and directors. Highlight and select an individual program to record or select "Autorecord" to type in the Guide that channel will display. A list of program titles will display. Autorecords are persistent. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the first 3-4 characters of person... letters of the channel name. Search by "Person" Use the onscreen keypad to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... see a list of names which include actors, actresses and directors. Highlight and select an individual program to record or select "Autorecord" to type in the Guide that channel will display. A list of program titles will display. Autorecords are persistent. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the first 3-4 characters of person... letters of the channel name. Search by "Person" Use the onscreen keypad to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... what, and requires a passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Whether it's for mature content, spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted...
... what, and requires a passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Whether it's for mature content, spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted...
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...." On High-Definition DVRs you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select one and enter your passcode. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. Parental Controls Unlock Now When parental controls...
...." On High-Definition DVRs you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select one and enter your passcode. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. Parental Controls Unlock Now When parental controls...