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...this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more. If your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from what is shown here. ...HD fees available separately. You can also visit www.directv.com to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your equipment was designed to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and ...
...this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more. If your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from what is shown here. ...HD fees available separately. You can also visit www.directv.com to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your equipment was designed to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and ...
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...All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 Parental Controls 85 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 3 Safety & Care 6 Product Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your... CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 16 Channel Banner & TV Options 21 Menu 25 Extras 56 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 2 -
...All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 Parental Controls 85 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 3 Safety & Care 6 Product Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your... CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 16 Channel Banner & TV Options 21 Menu 25 Extras 56 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 2 -
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Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections ... High-Definition 162 Index 168 Icon Reference 174 Troubleshooting Tips 102 Frequently Asked Questions 105 CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER INFO Limited 90-Day Warranty 122 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 125 FCC Customer Information 126 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 129 5
Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections ... High-Definition 162 Index 168 Icon Reference 174 Troubleshooting Tips 102 Frequently Asked Questions 105 CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER INFO Limited 90-Day Warranty 122 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 125 FCC Customer Information 126 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 129 5
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CHAPTER 3 - SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE Search Features 28 Smart Search 28 YouTube Search 29 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 All Movies 30 On Demand 31 Recording From "All Movies" or "On Demand 32 Pay Per View Events 35 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TV Shows 36 New Genie Recommends Feature 36 27
CHAPTER 3 - SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE Search Features 28 Smart Search 28 YouTube Search 29 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 All Movies 30 On Demand 31 Recording From "All Movies" or "On Demand 32 Pay Per View Events 35 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TV Shows 36 New Genie Recommends Feature 36 27
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... your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you tune in late To start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over how, what and...TV Shows is your destination for you can watch now, press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select "TV Shows". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see what 's popular Lets you easily convert any show to enjoy ...
... your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you tune in late To start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over how, what and...TV Shows is your destination for you can watch now, press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select "TV Shows". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see what 's popular Lets you easily convert any show to enjoy ...
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SEARCH & BROWSE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS *NOTE: TV Shows and the Genie Recommends feature are only available on the Genie (Adv Whole Home) HD DVR (model HR34, HR44 and above) and Genie Clients (model C31 and above). †NOTE: The DIRECTV start-from-the beginning feature can only be used if the tuner was pre-set to your show's channel, or someone else in a Genie-networked household was watching the show from the start. 37 CHAPTER 3 -
SEARCH & BROWSE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS *NOTE: TV Shows and the Genie Recommends feature are only available on the Genie (Adv Whole Home) HD DVR (model HR34, HR44 and above) and Genie Clients (model C31 and above). †NOTE: The DIRECTV start-from-the beginning feature can only be used if the tuner was pre-set to your show's channel, or someone else in a Genie-networked household was watching the show from the start. 37 CHAPTER 3 -
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CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Extras 56 Messages 56 DIRECTV Active Channel 56 GSN Game Lounge 57 Music & Photos 58 Caller ID 60 Showroom 61 Pandora 61 YouTube 62 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 63 GameSearch 64 QuickTune 64 ScoreGuide 65 TV Apps 65 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 For Smartphones & Tablets 73 DIRECTV Everywhere 74 55 EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 5 -
CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Extras 56 Messages 56 DIRECTV Active Channel 56 GSN Game Lounge 57 Music & Photos 58 Caller ID 60 Showroom 61 Pandora 61 YouTube 62 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 63 GameSearch 64 QuickTune 64 ScoreGuide 65 TV Apps 65 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 For Smartphones & Tablets 73 DIRECTV Everywhere 74 55 EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 5 -
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...and HDTV in your Genie HD DVR in a Whole-Home DVR setup - As a Genie server connected to three Clients)*. 3. The Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and above . 2. You can use your Office, plus RVU-enabled TVs in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in each room:...is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from DIRECTV. As a standalone HD DVR - connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of the HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can stream content and features to RVU...
...and HDTV in your Genie HD DVR in a Whole-Home DVR setup - As a Genie server connected to three Clients)*. 3. The Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and above . 2. You can use your Office, plus RVU-enabled TVs in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in each room:...is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from DIRECTV. As a standalone HD DVR - connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of the HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can stream content and features to RVU...
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...two shows at the same time with Picture In Picture (Feature is only available on the TV connected to the Genie HD DVR.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are connected to and compatible with Adv Whole-Home and Whole-Home service... 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/Genie. 72 NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in addition to those of...
...two shows at the same time with Picture In Picture (Feature is only available on the TV connected to the Genie HD DVR.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are connected to and compatible with Adv Whole-Home and Whole-Home service... 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/Genie. 72 NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in addition to those of...
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...pressing the red reset button behind the access card door on your remote for 4 hours. WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you can use the Whole-Home settings to set or change your ...defaults, or reset everything. This option does not affect your settings and scheduled recordings. SETTINGS & HELP To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - RESET The Reset screen lets you before the receiver goes into ...
...pressing the red reset button behind the access card door on your remote for 4 hours. WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you can use the Whole-Home settings to set or change your ...defaults, or reset everything. This option does not affect your settings and scheduled recordings. SETTINGS & HELP To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - RESET The Reset screen lets you before the receiver goes into ...
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GENIE™ HD DVR Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Key Genie HD DVR Features 94 Key Genie Client Features 95 Share Programs Between Rooms 95 Genie as a Media Server 96 Connecting Clients 97 Special Features 98 Picture in Picture 98 Back Panel Example 99 93 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
GENIE™ HD DVR Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Key Genie HD DVR Features 94 Key Genie Client Features 95 Share Programs Between Rooms 95 Genie as a Media Server 96 Connecting Clients 97 Special Features 98 Picture in Picture 98 Back Panel Example 99 93 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
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...introduces a new industry standard that provides HD DVR service in up to learn about all the great features of DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Clients. Store up to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. View live or recorded programming in every room without requiring additional HD DVRs. ...you and your own schedules. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above), together with Picture In Picture.* *NOTE: This feature is the most comprehensive and flexible DVR experience from DIRECTV. Use this chapter to five programs simultaneously. KEY GENIE HD DVR FEATURES Record up to ...
...introduces a new industry standard that provides HD DVR service in up to learn about all the great features of DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Clients. Store up to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. View live or recorded programming in every room without requiring additional HD DVRs. ...you and your own schedules. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above), together with Picture In Picture.* *NOTE: This feature is the most comprehensive and flexible DVR experience from DIRECTV. Use this chapter to five programs simultaneously. KEY GENIE HD DVR FEATURES Record up to ...
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... in your home. (RVU is a technology that 's on your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to three Whole-Home Clients).* 2. Genie enhances your home: 1. GENIE™ HD DVR SHARE PROGRAMS BETWEEN ROOMS Genie can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content that allows...
... in your home. (RVU is a technology that 's on your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to three Whole-Home Clients).* 2. Genie enhances your home: 1. GENIE™ HD DVR SHARE PROGRAMS BETWEEN ROOMS Genie can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content that allows...
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... TV's User Guide for recording. Watching a recorded program does not require a tuner. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR GENIE AS A MEDIA SERVER You can use GENIE HD DVR as a media server. For example, if two rooms are available for more... activate the RVU-enabled TV by calling DIRECTV at 1.800.531.5000. 96 You will need to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. See your DIRECTV Genie network. NOTE: Your Genie HD Receiver includes five (5) tuners. An RVUenabled TV, device, or Genie Client lets you watch or prioritize recordings...
... TV's User Guide for recording. Watching a recorded program does not require a tuner. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR GENIE AS A MEDIA SERVER You can use GENIE HD DVR as a media server. For example, if two rooms are available for more... activate the RVU-enabled TV by calling DIRECTV at 1.800.531.5000. 96 You will need to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. See your DIRECTV Genie network. NOTE: Your Genie HD Receiver includes five (5) tuners. An RVUenabled TV, device, or Genie Client lets you watch or prioritize recordings...
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...enter a PIN. The following settings are copied from the Genie HD DVR using the remote. Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR On the Client, enter the PIN... you to another location or accepting the DIRECTV defaults. You may register up to the Genie HD DVR.) Parental Control Settings Favorite Channels Display Settings Clock Language...
...enter a PIN. The following settings are copied from the Genie HD DVR using the remote. Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR On the Client, enter the PIN... you to another location or accepting the DIRECTV defaults. You may register up to the Genie HD DVR.) Parental Control Settings Favorite Channels Display Settings Clock Language...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. Select "PIP". To switch ... a smaller window on the TV that is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. The larger video is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided.
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. Select "PIP". To switch ... a smaller window on the TV that is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. The larger video is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided.
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Your Genie Client comes with your SAT-IN connection. 2. An A/V Out cable for sound. 6. Use this digital audio connection for Composite Video and RCA audio can be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to obtain an authorized replacement. 99 Use this combination digital ... 10-pin output that came with an A/V Out cable for the best picture quality. This is your DIRECTV receiver. USB - GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. This...
Your Genie Client comes with your SAT-IN connection. 2. An A/V Out cable for sound. 6. Use this digital audio connection for Composite Video and RCA audio can be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to obtain an authorized replacement. 99 Use this combination digital ... 10-pin output that came with an A/V Out cable for the best picture quality. This is your DIRECTV receiver. USB - GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. This...
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...message "722 - If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Note that resetting your receiver twice in again. Service Expired," try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. You will clear all of it in a row will need to be acquired. Running the System Test (at the end of ...It could take as much as 48 hours to complete this section) can also help you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try reauthorizing your receiver. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can reset your receiver with ...
...message "722 - If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Note that resetting your receiver twice in again. Service Expired," try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. You will clear all of it in a row will need to be acquired. Running the System Test (at the end of ...It could take as much as 48 hours to complete this section) can also help you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try reauthorizing your receiver. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can reset your receiver with ...
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Back Panel Examples 1 23 APPENDIX 3: RECEIVER FRONT AND BACK PANELS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DIRECTV HD DVR 1 4 14 9 5 6 8 10 12 13 APPENDICES GENIE™ HD DVR 4 3 11 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 153
Back Panel Examples 1 23 APPENDIX 3: RECEIVER FRONT AND BACK PANELS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DIRECTV HD DVR 1 4 14 9 5 6 8 10 12 13 APPENDICES GENIE™ HD DVR 4 3 11 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 153
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...NOTE: For the most reliable connection. You can order this wireless kit at directv.com and connect yourself. Your house must be slower and somewhat less reliable than wired. If you do not have Genie or Whole-Home DVR Service. A network router with a minimum connection speed ... Internet via Wi-Fi. Wireless Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit: If you already connect to a network vary depending on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A ...
...NOTE: For the most reliable connection. You can order this wireless kit at directv.com and connect yourself. Your house must be slower and somewhat less reliable than wired. If you do not have Genie or Whole-Home DVR Service. A network router with a minimum connection speed ... Internet via Wi-Fi. Wireless Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit: If you already connect to a network vary depending on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A ...