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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 Live Buffer 18 ...
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 Live Buffer 18 ...
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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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...supported by step instructions. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn a single component on or off together.... The mode switch must always be replaced. If you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the light flashes several times...
...supported by step instructions. Your Remote Control Turning Your Equipment On and Off Mode Switch Note: Each time you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn a single component on or off together.... The mode switch must always be replaced. If you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the light flashes several times...
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... the green bar shows how far back in the program and how far you can go forward or back. For live show, the progress bar turns orange and the orange record icon appears next to show . 12:00p 12:09p Football R 12:30p 8 CHAPTER 1 - The right end of the green bar...
... the green bar shows how far back in the program and how far you can go forward or back. For live show, the progress bar turns orange and the orange record icon appears next to show . 12:00p 12:09p Football R 12:30p 8 CHAPTER 1 - The right end of the green bar...
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TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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. Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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. Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
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... tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. He or she will be your passcode, you want to make it easy enough to create a passcode. Using...
... tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. He or she will be your passcode, you want to make it easy enough to create a passcode. Using...
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... Live TV To record a show is being recorded or is now being recorded. Note: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you have to be watching a show to let you know your show is scheduled to your show you know that your satellite dish.... 60 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE From the Guide You don't have made the proper connections to record. The progress bar will appear and turn orange and the circle R icon will appear next to the title to let you...
... Live TV To record a show is being recorded or is now being recorded. Note: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you have to be watching a show to let you know your show is scheduled to your show you know that your satellite dish.... 60 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE From the Guide You don't have made the proper connections to record. The progress bar will appear and turn orange and the circle R icon will appear next to the title to let you...
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Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Turn your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to directv.com/mobileapps for more information. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile ...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 the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre™, Palm® Pixi™, BlackBerry®, ...
Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Turn your smartphone into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to directv.com/mobileapps for more information. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile ...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 the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre™, Palm® Pixi™, BlackBerry®, ...
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...the call log at any time. You can review your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: You must subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your receiver to display onscreen call notices as... follows: Press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "Turn On Notices." On Standard-Definition Receivers, set up your receiver must be connected to the phone line. Caller ID Caller ID To set up your...
...the call log at any time. You can review your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: You must subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your receiver to display onscreen call notices as... follows: Press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "Turn On Notices." On Standard-Definition Receivers, set up your receiver must be connected to the phone line. Caller ID Caller ID To set up your...
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...to 14 days in advance Browse programs by choosing the channels you want to see, the teams and sports you want to follow . Go to directv.com/ipad for any television show info: See descriptions, upcoming showings, cast & crew, parental info, similar shows, and photos. Search for more...GUIDE Customize your home screen with a tap. Get instant access to your favorite channels and sports. 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 follow , even the modules you are...
...to 14 days in advance Browse programs by choosing the channels you want to see, the teams and sports you want to follow . Go to directv.com/ipad for any television show info: See descriptions, upcoming showings, cast & crew, parental info, similar shows, and photos. Search for more...GUIDE Customize your home screen with a tap. Get instant access to your favorite channels and sports. 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 follow , even the modules you are...
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...watch in no time! Note your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. The DIRECTV DVR will turn on. (Make sure your TV is activate your DIRECTV Service. The first screen will need to follow the screen instructions and you make the call 1-800-531-5000;... Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV Service. 1. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup ...
...watch in no time! Note your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. The DIRECTV DVR will turn on. (Make sure your TV is activate your DIRECTV Service. The first screen will need to follow the screen instructions and you make the call 1-800-531-5000;... Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV Service. 1. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup ...
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... "Clock". Language: Select your remote to the category filter first. No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD Receivers ONLY): Turn "On" or "Off" helpful tips that display on or off. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on screen whenever you the other option. Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want... Zone screens. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... "Clock". Language: Select your remote to the category filter first. No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD Receivers ONLY): Turn "On" or "Off" helpful tips that display on or off. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on screen whenever you the other option. Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want... Zone screens. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on or off, and to select the font style, size and color for the display of your time zone and whether you want ...
Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on or off, and to select the font style, size and color for the display of your time zone and whether you want ...
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... change . Settings 101 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Before you get started, you may want to that same format. Native: You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. When Native Mode is OFF. HDTV High-Definition DVRs Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV...
... change . Settings 101 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Before you get started, you may want to that same format. Native: You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. When Native Mode is OFF. HDTV High-Definition DVRs Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV...
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... sends system software updates to your receiver to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Go to improve performance and... reception should return to follow. The message at 1-800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 110 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To resolve this error, call Customer Service at right shows an example of what causes the onscreen...the receiver would likely be times when you see an onscreen message and you may be turned off. Your receiver must be plugged in your receiver is on the right.
... sends system software updates to your receiver to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Go to improve performance and... reception should return to follow. The message at 1-800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 110 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To resolve this error, call Customer Service at right shows an example of what causes the onscreen...the receiver would likely be times when you see an onscreen message and you may be turned off. Your receiver must be plugged in your receiver is on the right.
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... "Info & Test." 5. It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-531-5000. 8. CHAPTER 7 - Turn on your DVR. If you continue to initiate diagnostic procedures on your receiver, run a system test several times before concluding that : 1. Help...
... "Info & Test." 5. It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-531-5000. 8. CHAPTER 7 - Turn on your DVR. If you continue to initiate diagnostic procedures on your receiver, run a system test several times before concluding that : 1. Help...
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DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on. - Receiver or... power strip is not plugged in at both the wall outlet and rear panel of the receiver. If receiver does not respond to pressing the buttons on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries - If problems persist, turn...the front panel. For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Remote batteries are dead. - green light should blink when any key is pressed. •...
DIRECTV DVR will not turn on Your receiver won't turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on. - Receiver or... power strip is not plugged in at both the wall outlet and rear panel of the receiver. If receiver does not respond to pressing the buttons on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries - If problems persist, turn...the front panel. For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Remote batteries are dead. - green light should blink when any key is pressed. •...
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... if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other household appliances or electronics are active, turn receiver back on the power strip OR unplug and plug back in your DIRECTV® Receiver. Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to a power surge. - Parental viewing...go into a power strip, make sure power strip is working , press the reset button on . - DIRECTV DVR turns off while playing Your receiver turns off unexpectedly. DIRECTV DVR turns on top of ventilation and that nothing is on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to reset, ...
... if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other household appliances or electronics are active, turn receiver back on the power strip OR unplug and plug back in your DIRECTV® Receiver. Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to a power surge. - Parental viewing...go into a power strip, make sure power strip is working , press the reset button on . - DIRECTV DVR turns off while playing Your receiver turns off unexpectedly. DIRECTV DVR turns on top of ventilation and that nothing is on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to reset, ...
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Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control to turn off the TV's timer. Try another channel and see if there are other scheduled recordings. Press the red RESET button behind the door on . - Your ... of the receiver. Possible Causes: - CHAPTER 7 - Solution: - Press the POWER button on your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Check your TV owner's manual to change video source. - Check that DIRECTV DVR and TV are not powered on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver. - Help & Troubleshooting 115 5 6 7 8 Your receiver may be on . - You may...
Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control to turn off the TV's timer. Try another channel and see if there are other scheduled recordings. Press the red RESET button behind the door on . - Your ... of the receiver. Possible Causes: - CHAPTER 7 - Solution: - Press the POWER button on your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Check your TV owner's manual to change video source. - Check that DIRECTV DVR and TV are not powered on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver. - Help & Troubleshooting 115 5 6 7 8 Your receiver may be on . - You may...
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.... See "Caller ID" in . If not, connect a standard phone cable to the correct mode, and that your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Verify "MUTE" button not activated. - Raise or lower the volume. If connected to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are using a ... cables are secure and connected correctly. - Did volume meter display on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Caller ID not working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by your TV supports. Turn on and set to your receiver or replace your receiver's front panel to set the resolution...
.... See "Caller ID" in . If not, connect a standard phone cable to the correct mode, and that your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Verify "MUTE" button not activated. - Raise or lower the volume. If connected to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are using a ... cables are secure and connected correctly. - Did volume meter display on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Caller ID not working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by your TV supports. Turn on and set to your receiver or replace your receiver's front panel to set the resolution...
