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... just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from what is shown here. Because this user guide was not professionally installed...For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome! If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately.
... just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from what is shown here. Because this user guide was not professionally installed...For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome! If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately.
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... the middle of particular screens for hints that tell you which menu screen you to the Playlist. As you go to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press the GUIDE button to go to get out of the... features available in this chapter. Press EXIT to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press the ACTIVE button to go to live TV. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to...
... the middle of particular screens for hints that tell you which menu screen you to the Playlist. As you go to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press the GUIDE button to go to get out of the... features available in this chapter. Press EXIT to the DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press the ACTIVE button to go to live TV. Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to...
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...to see a list of shows in chronological order that match your programming package. See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The "Edit Settings" option allows you want, to modify the channels in your sort criterion. Change Favorites List... By default, your custom list. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to display "Guide...
...to see a list of shows in chronological order that match your programming package. See "Favorite Channels" section later in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The "Edit Settings" option allows you want, to modify the channels in your sort criterion. Change Favorites List... By default, your custom list. Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to display "Guide...
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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". 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.
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Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to an alternate language, when available. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Parental Controls Select "Parental" ...
Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to an alternate language, when available. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Parental Controls Select "Parental" ...
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... options you may want to your remote to schedule it to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you type in the first letter of their other programs available in the results list, highlight it is. that are "Cast & Crew" and "You Might Like". Channels & Program Info 33 8 The label on the movie or...
... options you may want to your remote to schedule it to display YouTube videos. 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you type in the first letter of their other programs available in the results list, highlight it is. that are "Cast & Crew" and "You Might Like". Channels & Program Info 33 8 The label on the movie or...
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...or TV Shows spanning their upcoming programs displays. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you searched for , or won, an award. 34 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can select "Autorecord" to record all the person's movies or shows that matches your Person, it will automatically... be recorded. In addition, "Awards" lists the titles of all programs matching the name of their career. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that were nominated for . Highlight the autorecord and press the RED button. Actor, Director or Producer) A list of the Person...
...or TV Shows spanning their upcoming programs displays. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you searched for , or won, an award. 34 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can select "Autorecord" to record all the person's movies or shows that matches your Person, it will automatically... be recorded. In addition, "Awards" lists the titles of all programs matching the name of their career. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that were nominated for . Highlight the autorecord and press the RED button. Actor, Director or Producer) A list of the Person...
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... on your remote to schedule it to record or press SELECT on a highlighted program for detailed program info and additional options. A list of all programs available on "Tune Now" to record or press SELECT on a highlighted listing for detailed program info and additional options. Channels & Program Info 35 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter...
... on your remote to schedule it to record or press SELECT on a highlighted program for detailed program info and additional options. A list of all programs available on "Tune Now" to record or press SELECT on a highlighted listing for detailed program info and additional options. Channels & Program Info 35 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter...
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... and select individual programs to record or you don't want to autorecord and press the RED button. Autorecords are persistent. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that matches your keyword, it will be recorded. Keyword Search A keyword search is an in-depth search that looks for programs by...
... and select individual programs to record or you don't want to autorecord and press the RED button. Autorecords are persistent. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that matches your keyword, it will be recorded. Keyword Search A keyword search is an in-depth search that looks for programs by...
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You'll see a list of program titles will display. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in "BL" to find Bloomberg. For example, type in the Guide that channel will display. Search for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search by "Channel" Use ... narrow your Person, it will automatically be given the option select a category to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE A list of names which include actors, actresses and directors. Highlight and select the desired channel from the list. If you 'll...
You'll see a list of program titles will display. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in "BL" to find Bloomberg. For example, type in the Guide that channel will display. Search for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search by "Channel" Use ... narrow your Person, it will automatically be given the option select a category to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE A list of names which include actors, actresses and directors. Highlight and select the desired channel from the list. If you 'll...
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The latest hits are available 24 hours a day. If the movie has been recorded and you can use your remote. Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. Find them... title and press the RED button. To order a movie from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on directv.com. Highlight the program and press the RED button to delete it . 50 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your receiver lets you record movies before you watch.
The latest hits are available 24 hours a day. If the movie has been recorded and you can use your remote. Select the Record option and follow the onscreen instructions. DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. Find them... title and press the RED button. To order a movie from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on directv.com. Highlight the program and press the RED button to delete it . 50 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your receiver lets you record movies before you watch.
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office hits available for purchase as well as thousands of movies and TV shows ... remote control. To see what's available, Press MENU, select "CINEMAplus", then select either: New Movie Releases (Channel 1100) All Movies & Shows (Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) With your DIRECTV HD DVR connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy hundreds of the biggest box office hits available for purchase as well as thousands of movies and TV shows ... remote control. To see what's available, Press MENU, select "CINEMAplus", then select either: New Movie Releases (Channel 1100) All Movies & Shows (Channel 1000) Showroom (Channel 1999) Note: You can be downloaded to the channel using your receiver at no extra charge. DIRECTV Cinema™ & Pay Per View...
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...arrow keys on your remote like a cell phone. 52 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Movies coming soon to record as soon as it's available. All titles available on DIRECTV CINEMA with the exception of the movie, and schedule it to DIRECTV CINEMA. Alternatively, you can search for purchase on channel ...on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. New titles are available for a movie by typing in the next 30 minutes. Read a description of "In Theaters" titles. A few of the categories include: Just Added - DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) New Movie Releases, Channel 1100 The ...
...arrow keys on your remote like a cell phone. 52 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Movies coming soon to record as soon as it's available. All titles available on DIRECTV CINEMA with the exception of the movie, and schedule it to DIRECTV CINEMA. Alternatively, you can search for purchase on channel ...on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. New titles are available for a movie by typing in the next 30 minutes. Read a description of "In Theaters" titles. A few of the categories include: Just Added - DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) New Movie Releases, Channel 1100 The ...
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Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Simply add a "1" in front of movies and TV shows are available at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - For example, A&E is channel 1265. Showroom Showroom offers you need a connection...
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) All Movies & Shows, Channel 1000 With DIRECTV CINEMAplus, thousands of the regular DIRECTV channel number. Simply add a "1" in front of movies and TV shows are available at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 - For example, A&E is channel 1265. Showroom Showroom offers you need a connection...
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...been ordered. You can also order a movie by pressing MENU on your remote and selecting "Manage Recordings", "Queue", and then "Preferences". 54 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can also change the default limit by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Add to the Internet:...or delete one of storage space, your Queue. Otherwise, press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" and then select "Queue". If your receiver is available to watch in a different order. An orange "Q" icon appears next to the title indicating that it moves out of 5 movies that will ...
...been ordered. You can also order a movie by pressing MENU on your remote and selecting "Manage Recordings", "Queue", and then "Preferences". 54 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You can also change the default limit by highlighting the title, pressing SELECT and then selecting "Add to the Internet:...or delete one of storage space, your Queue. Otherwise, press MENU, select "Manage Recordings" and then select "Queue". If your receiver is available to watch in a different order. An orange "Q" icon appears next to the title indicating that it moves out of 5 movies that will ...
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... cancel a title from your Playlist by pressing MENU on your Queue. All "In Theaters" titles are downloaded in the order they may become available to watch a movie, highlight the title and press the PLAY button on your remote. To access the Queue from the Queue to the Playlist... space, your Playlist. Movies scheduled but please note they were scheduled. DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Press the LIST button on your Queue but waiting to record/download are labeled "Pending Download". If a movie is available to what's been downloaded, the movie will pause. You can also ...
... cancel a title from your Playlist by pressing MENU on your Queue. All "In Theaters" titles are downloaded in the order they may become available to watch a movie, highlight the title and press the PLAY button on your remote. To access the Queue from the Queue to the Playlist... space, your Playlist. Movies scheduled but please note they were scheduled. DIRECTV CINEMA (High-Definition DVRs) Press the LIST button on your Queue but waiting to record/download are labeled "Pending Download". If a movie is available to what's been downloaded, the movie will pause. You can also ...
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... pushed out, press the BLUE button to open all . Disk Space Bar The Disk Space bar is at any given time. When your disk is available for the new ones. Select "Open/Close All" to "Keep" it in black. If you have a show that is full, the oldest shows (viewed or... is the Disk Space Bar. It shows the approximate amount of space available on your disk at the bottom of recording space but it . 37% Free 66 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The Disk Space bar shows programs you have available is possible to make room for recording in your Playlist. My Playlist...
... pushed out, press the BLUE button to open all . Disk Space Bar The Disk Space bar is at any given time. When your disk is available for the new ones. Select "Open/Close All" to "Keep" it in black. If you have a show that is full, the oldest shows (viewed or... is the Disk Space Bar. It shows the approximate amount of space available on your disk at the bottom of recording space but it . 37% Free 66 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The Disk Space bar shows programs you have available is possible to make room for recording in your Playlist. My Playlist...
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...ever fills up more disc space than SD. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. My Playlist CHAPTER 4 - You may want . DIRECTV CINEMA Press the GREEN button to go to the program title indicating it will always see a confirmation message before you delete it . Note that ...anything. Thus, you no longer want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to make all episodes of the available recording capacity. Delete Highlight a single show you delete a folder, all of your recordings "Keep Until I Delete", but if your use of that...
...ever fills up more disc space than SD. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. My Playlist CHAPTER 4 - You may want . DIRECTV CINEMA Press the GREEN button to go to the program title indicating it will always see a confirmation message before you delete it . Note that ...anything. Thus, you no longer want to record your favorite content in HD, while recording other shows in SD to make all episodes of the available recording capacity. Delete Highlight a single show you delete a folder, all of your recordings "Keep Until I Delete", but if your use of that...
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...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 iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your home DVR. CHAPTER 4 - Recordings 73 5 6 ...Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile App Our FREE, award-winning DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available for any television show up to 14 days in your home Go to any program and set your receiver connected to a phone line ...
...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 iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your home DVR. CHAPTER 4 - Recordings 73 5 6 ...Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile App Our FREE, award-winning DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available for any television show up to 14 days in your home Go to any program and set your receiver connected to a phone line ...
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... recorded on and one other location). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - The shared Playlist is not a DVR! while watching your recorded show and...
... recorded on and one other location). Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) Recordings can only be managed from the HD DVR receiver that the program is not available. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - The shared Playlist is not a DVR! while watching your recorded show and...