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..., place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the WARNING: To reduce the risk of the 2005 National into the wall outlet. Changes No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer also to the AC power supply. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used . the vent slots on the front panel of...
..., place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the WARNING: To reduce the risk of the 2005 National into the wall outlet. Changes No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer also to the AC power supply. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used . the vent slots on the front panel of...
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... while to fastforward at video by frame. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). They can also be used along with the mode switch to record a series. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, and inserts live TV in recorded or live TV. Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment...
... while to fastforward at video by frame. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). They can also be used along with the mode switch to record a series. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, and inserts live TV in recorded or live TV. Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment...
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...the display settings; CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to an alternate language, when available. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Not all programs have alternate languages. You may also select a language from options listed. PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to the next available option. The current settings are shown in Chapter 6. 23 For more information on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. Select "Change Resolution...
...the display settings; CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to an alternate language, when available. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Not all programs have alternate languages. You may also select a language from options listed. PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to the next available option. The current settings are shown in Chapter 6. 23 For more information on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. Select "Change Resolution...
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... cases, 50 but wasn't, check here to look for an explanation. PURCHASES DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE Provides status information for every recording scheduled, whether they were completed, canceled or deleted. every Tuesday), channel, day and date, start time and duration. You can schedule a manual recording up a recording based on channel, time and date, select "Manual Record" and enter all Pay Per View programs that were bought and, if...
... cases, 50 but wasn't, check here to look for an explanation. PURCHASES DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE Provides status information for every recording scheduled, whether they were completed, canceled or deleted. every Tuesday), channel, day and date, start time and duration. You can schedule a manual recording up a recording based on channel, time and date, select "Manual Record" and enter all Pay Per View programs that were bought and, if...
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... Channel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS MUSIC & PHOTOS "Music & Photos" is an optional item in the future. The DIRECTV Media Share screen will play music and videos that you watch TV or view photos from your home network to work. Other models may support DIRECTV™ Media Share in the "Extras" menu, only shown when your home network, press MENU and select "Extras" then "Music & Photos". Your favorite music will display...
... Channel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS MUSIC & PHOTOS "Music & Photos" is an optional item in the future. The DIRECTV Media Share screen will play music and videos that you watch TV or view photos from your home network to work. Other models may support DIRECTV™ Media Share in the "Extras" menu, only shown when your home network, press MENU and select "Extras" then "Music & Photos". Your favorite music will display...
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... and delete recorded content that specific HD DVR). DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR In any configuration, your Genie HD DVR offers the following features in addition to those of a DIRECTV HD DVR: Record up to 5 programs simultaneously Store up to 200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com...
... and delete recorded content that specific HD DVR). DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR In any configuration, your Genie HD DVR offers the following features in addition to those of a DIRECTV HD DVR: Record up to 5 programs simultaneously Store up to 200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com...
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... recordings. DISPLAY Select "Display" to initiate a test of the tuners, receiver ID and phone line. Select "Run System Test" to access the following options: "Preferences", "Video", "TV Ratio", "TV Resolution", "Captioning" or "Clock". Select "More System Info" to review your system settings. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version, etc.... These include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS Press MENU, select "Settings & Help", then "Settings...
... recordings. DISPLAY Select "Display" to initiate a test of the tuners, receiver ID and phone line. Select "Run System Test" to access the following options: "Preferences", "Video", "TV Ratio", "TV Resolution", "Captioning" or "Clock". Select "More System Info" to review your system settings. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version, etc.... These include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS Press MENU, select "Settings & Help", then "Settings...
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...'t created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. To return to two custom lists on your DIRECTV programming package. From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in your remote, select "Settings and Help" then "Favorite Channels". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE FAVORITE CHANNELS Create lists of your remote, select "Favorites...
...'t created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. To return to two custom lists on your DIRECTV programming package. From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in your remote, select "Settings and Help" then "Favorite Channels". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE FAVORITE CHANNELS Create lists of your remote, select "Favorites...
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... the model illustrated.) REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. You will clear all of it in a row will need to be logged into your program guide data. If you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the receiver won't respond to front panel button or remote control, you can also help you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722...
... the model illustrated.) REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. You will clear all of it in a row will need to be logged into your program guide data. If you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the receiver won't respond to front panel button or remote control, you can also help you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722...
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...potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7. Select "Settings & Help". 4. If you continue to have a High-Definition DVR, select "Run System Test". 6. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position, then press MENU. 3. If you have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1.800.531.5000. 8. You should run a system test several times before concluding that : 1. Select "Settings" then "Info & Test". 5. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RUN...
...potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7. Select "Settings & Help". 4. If you continue to have a High-Definition DVR, select "Run System Test". 6. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position, then press MENU. 3. If you have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1.800.531.5000. 8. You should run a system test several times before concluding that : 1. Select "Settings" then "Info & Test". 5. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RUN...
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... sensor on the on . If the channel is pressed. Finally, try resetting your programming package. If the receiver turns on remote is not part of RF and had been set up as RF. Some power strips have sufficient charge. On a computer, go to watch may not have the programming information for this process. 109 I see a message on . Make sure remote batteries have energy saving ports that only operate...
... sensor on the on . If the channel is pressed. Finally, try resetting your programming package. If the receiver turns on remote is not part of RF and had been set up as RF. Some power strips have sufficient charge. On a computer, go to watch may not have the programming information for this process. 109 I see a message on . Make sure remote batteries have energy saving ports that only operate...
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... support the selected HD resolution from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. If connected to the correct mode, and that your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. Also, many TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Possible Causes: A setting (such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. Press the RESET button behind the access panel...
... support the selected HD resolution from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. If connected to the correct mode, and that your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. Also, many TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Possible Causes: A setting (such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. Press the RESET button behind the access panel...
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... receiver will automatically delete these incomplete programs. Solution: Delete some of the same program? Why do I Delete", use the ARROW button to move over to Update and press SELECT. See "Recording a Single Show" or "Recording a Series" in the My Playlist screen for expiration dates. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS You exceeded the allotted purchase or viewing time on your DVR to make sure you delete them manually. Press MENU, select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings...
... receiver will automatically delete these incomplete programs. Solution: Delete some of the same program? Why do I Delete", use the ARROW button to move over to Update and press SELECT. See "Recording a Single Show" or "Recording a Series" in the My Playlist screen for expiration dates. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS You exceeded the allotted purchase or viewing time on your DVR to make sure you delete them manually. Press MENU, select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings...
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.... Every DIRECTV Receiver in professional technical service. For a low monthly fee, the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN covers the components of Florida, Inc offers the plan) and underwritten by Asurion Service Plans, Inc. plus remotes, satellite antenna wiring, connectors, switches, and dish antenna alignments. • Power surge protection. • No hassles, service around the clock. Save money should you need a service technician to come to change. Please visit www.directv.com...
.... Every DIRECTV Receiver in professional technical service. For a low monthly fee, the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN covers the components of Florida, Inc offers the plan) and underwritten by Asurion Service Plans, Inc. plus remotes, satellite antenna wiring, connectors, switches, and dish antenna alignments. • Power surge protection. • No hassles, service around the clock. Save money should you need a service technician to come to change. Please visit www.directv.com...
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... the card number is set to note this information. 3. Using the arrow keys on the remote control, move to the language you will need to follow the screen instructions and you 'll see a message onscreen that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info", as your TV and/or DVD player. Note your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND ACTIVATION GUIDED SETUP If your receiver was not professionally installed...
... the card number is set to note this information. 3. Using the arrow keys on the remote control, move to the language you will need to follow the screen instructions and you 'll see a message onscreen that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info", as your TV and/or DVD player. Note your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND ACTIVATION GUIDED SETUP If your receiver was not professionally installed...
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Component Video 146 Note: A Component Video connection will not provide a 1080p picture nor 3D TV. Component Video requires a separate audio connection. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 2: CONNECTIONS TO TV & EQUIPMENT HD TV CONNECTIONS Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input.
Component Video 146 Note: A Component Video connection will not provide a 1080p picture nor 3D TV. Component Video requires a separate audio connection. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 2: CONNECTIONS TO TV & EQUIPMENT HD TV CONNECTIONS Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input.
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...-Audio/Video Jacks - Standard-Definition output. ETHERNET - For future use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red) to connect up component video cables (green, blue, red); POWER - Use this combination digital video and audio connector for sound. 8. Use this digital audio connection for HD TV. 9. USB - Use this block to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 5. Connect your phone line here to Appendix 4 for analog audio out. Connect one line from your satellite dish here. These connectors provide an HD picture, but do not support...
...-Audio/Video Jacks - Standard-Definition output. ETHERNET - For future use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red) to connect up component video cables (green, blue, red); POWER - Use this combination digital video and audio connector for sound. 8. Use this digital audio connection for HD TV. 9. USB - Use this block to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 5. Connect your phone line here to Appendix 4 for analog audio out. Connect one line from your satellite dish here. These connectors provide an HD picture, but do not support...
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... DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless can be used to connect to the Internet. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR If you have Whole-Home DVR Service: PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED DIRECTV CINEMA CONNECTION KIT Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your household. Your professionally installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing. The DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit connects to a coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your home router...
... DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless can be used to connect to the Internet. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR If you have Whole-Home DVR Service: PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED DIRECTV CINEMA CONNECTION KIT Because Whole-Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your household. Your professionally installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing. The DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit connects to a coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your home router...
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... - 48, 50 advanced setups - 82 unlocking - 86 web videos - 88 Q buttons - 10, 11, 12, 13, 176 IR/RF setup - 81 Password - 84, 85 Queue - 32, 33, 35, 48, 49, 175 modes - 10 Pay Per View - 20, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, QuickTune - 55, 64 problems - 107 35, 49, 50, 89, 118, 141, 154 Phone Connection - 104, 141 R program remote - 81 receiver mode - 82 Playlist - 11, 25...
... - 48, 50 advanced setups - 82 unlocking - 86 web videos - 88 Q buttons - 10, 11, 12, 13, 176 IR/RF setup - 81 Password - 84, 85 Queue - 32, 33, 35, 48, 49, 175 modes - 10 Pay Per View - 20, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, QuickTune - 55, 64 problems - 107 35, 49, 50, 89, 118, 141, 154 Phone Connection - 104, 141 R program remote - 81 receiver mode - 82 Playlist - 11, 25...
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.... LIST Displays the Playlist. INFO Displays information about the program you back one menu screen. TV INPUT Changes the "source" - STOP* Stops Recorded Video REPLAY* Jumps back 6 seconds. Press twice to record a series. BACK Takes you are watching or that is set to the end. PLAY* Play current video; EXIT Exits any highlighted item. BLUE In live TV, changes channel up to four times to the beginning. PREV Tunes to last channel viewed. Keys in the Program Guide. RED In Guide, jumps...
.... LIST Displays the Playlist. INFO Displays information about the program you back one menu screen. TV INPUT Changes the "source" - STOP* Stops Recorded Video REPLAY* Jumps back 6 seconds. Press twice to record a series. BACK Takes you are watching or that is set to the end. PLAY* Play current video; EXIT Exits any highlighted item. BLUE In live TV, changes channel up to four times to the beginning. PREV Tunes to last channel viewed. Keys in the Program Guide. RED In Guide, jumps...