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... your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. Welcome! IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Now that you're plugged in your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any...
... your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. Welcome! IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Now that you're plugged in your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any...
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... guide screen. SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can move back to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. CHAPTER 1 - Press EXIT to get out of the features available in this chapter. 11 Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to live... INFO on any menu screen. You'll see information about that change function depending on the remote are looking at. Press BACK to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. Press the GUIDE button to go to move through all of any menu screen and return to navigate though the guide or...
... guide screen. SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can move back to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. CHAPTER 1 - Press EXIT to get out of the features available in this chapter. 11 Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to live... INFO on any menu screen. You'll see information about that change function depending on the remote are looking at. Press BACK to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. Press the GUIDE button to go to move through all of any menu screen and return to navigate though the guide or...
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...be in a new channel number to that are watching a show and want using All Movies and On Demand. (See Chapter 3.) MINI GUIDE If you are available for details. The receiver will search for the current channel or you can type in your programming package. Press SELECT on the new show if... program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. You can use it for featured movies, sports or events that channel. Look for the channel or time you want a quick look at what 's on there. Even more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and ...
...be in a new channel number to that are watching a show and want using All Movies and On Demand. (See Chapter 3.) MINI GUIDE If you are available for details. The receiver will search for the current channel or you can type in your programming package. Press SELECT on the new show if... program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. You can use it for featured movies, sports or events that channel. Look for the channel or time you want a quick look at what 's on there. Even more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and ...
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...programs have alternate languages. You may also select a language from options listed. PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to an alternate language, when available. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of ... settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. CHAPTER 2 - Select "Change Resolution & Format" to the next available option. You can also customize your display and to change the display settings; each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental...
...programs have alternate languages. You may also select a language from options listed. PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to an alternate language, when available. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of ... settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. CHAPTER 2 - Select "Change Resolution & Format" to the next available option. You can also customize your display and to change the display settings; each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental...
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To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. Select "PIP". To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. While watching ... an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. The larger video is only available on your remote. NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen.
To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. Select "PIP". To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. While watching ... an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. The larger video is only available on your remote. NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen.
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...remote to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". RECORDINGS The Recordings option lets you access Smart Search, All Movies, On Demand and TV Shows. The DIRECTV Menu is your hub for access to highlight a title you are interested in, then press SELECT for more information. For additional information, ..." for program information. SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. Press MENU on your available options. Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 -
...remote to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". RECORDINGS The Recordings option lets you access Smart Search, All Movies, On Demand and TV Shows. The DIRECTV Menu is your hub for access to highlight a title you are interested in, then press SELECT for more information. For additional information, ..." for program information. SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. Press MENU on your available options. Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 -
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... for more information and recording options. As many as within the 14-day program guide as well as three of the keypad. 28 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote to "triple tap" ... words like the World Series. You can select individual programs or you 'll start seeing results as soon as your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. To access your keyword search. Select a program from the search results for a movie, show, person, channel, sports...
... for more information and recording options. As many as within the 14-day program guide as well as three of the keypad. 28 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote to "triple tap" ... words like the World Series. You can select individual programs or you 'll start seeing results as soon as your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. To access your keyword search. Select a program from the search results for a movie, show, person, channel, sports...
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...channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. What's On Now? - Movies coming soon. A few of the movie and schedule it 's available. Alternatively, you can search for a movie by typing in your search term using the arrow keys on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons... remote like a cell phone. 30 This includes both free and premium movies. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On Demand content are also available in the program guide starting at channel 125. Press MENU, select "Search &...
...channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. What's On Now? - Movies coming soon. A few of the movie and schedule it 's available. Alternatively, you can search for a movie by typing in your search term using the arrow keys on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons... remote like a cell phone. 30 This includes both free and premium movies. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On Demand content are also available in the program guide starting at channel 125. Press MENU, select "Search &...
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... connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you enjoy hundreds of additional box office hits available for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR over the Internet. Otherwise, order on directv.com. Select the movie, select the "Play" option, then follow the onscreen instructions. Press INFO, ... TV shows that can use your purchase. On Demand titles will download to order and watch immediately. ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is available to your receiver at no extra charge. Browse the listings by category such as thousands of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL...
... connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you enjoy hundreds of additional box office hits available for details regarding connecting your DIRECTV HD DVR over the Internet. Otherwise, order on directv.com. Select the movie, select the "Play" option, then follow the onscreen instructions. Press INFO, ... TV shows that can use your purchase. On Demand titles will download to order and watch immediately. ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is available to your receiver at no extra charge. Browse the listings by category such as thousands of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL...
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... and On Demand programs, an orange "Q" next to the title indicates it in a different order. You can prioritize your Queue but movies may become available to the Internet: To record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. When your remote. All ... page for previews and missed episodes. For example, A&E is channel 1265. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your HD DVR is available to the Internet, you can still record from both "All Movies" and...
... and On Demand programs, an orange "Q" next to the title indicates it in a different order. You can prioritize your Queue but movies may become available to the Internet: To record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. When your remote. All ... page for previews and missed episodes. For example, A&E is channel 1265. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your HD DVR is available to the Internet, you can still record from both "All Movies" and...
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..., WWE and more . You can also change the default limit by pressing MENU on current offerings.) Ordering PPV events works the same way as ordering DIRECTV On Demand movies from the Queue to watch, you will move from the program guide. CHAPTER 3 - When a movie is...
..., WWE and more . You can also change the default limit by pressing MENU on current offerings.) Ordering PPV events works the same way as ordering DIRECTV On Demand movies from the Queue to watch, you will move from the program guide. CHAPTER 3 - When a movie is...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see what's available to watch now, based on your tastes and what and when you watch†: Suggests TV programs and makes sample shows available for all things TV. ...Shows is your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you easily convert any show to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience...
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see what's available to watch now, based on your tastes and what and when you watch†: Suggests TV programs and makes sample shows available for all things TV. ...Shows is your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you easily convert any show to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience...
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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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... DVR or Adv Whole-Home network, this option to close them all. MANAGING MY PLAYLIST Your DVR has a lot of recording space but it is available for the new ones. 39% Free Disk Space Bar The Disk Space bar is at any given time. Filter by Playlist If you are grouped... in folders in black. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAYLIST Open/Close All Series programs are set up the hard drive if you record regularly. It shows the...
... DVR or Adv Whole-Home network, this option to close them all. MANAGING MY PLAYLIST Your DVR has a lot of recording space but it is available for the new ones. 39% Free Disk Space Bar The Disk Space bar is at any given time. Filter by Playlist If you are grouped... in folders in black. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAYLIST Open/Close All Series programs are set up the hard drive if you record regularly. It shows the...
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... you may be kept until you delete it. RECORDINGS If you have a show that series will be deleted. If you delete a folder, all of the available recording capacity. A blue, K icon will appear next to the program title indicating it will be tempted to make all episodes of that you don't want...
... you may be kept until you delete it. RECORDINGS If you have a show that series will be deleted. If you delete a folder, all of the available recording capacity. A blue, K icon will appear next to the program title indicating it will be tempted to make all episodes of that you don't want...
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...™, BlackBerry®, Windows® Phone 7 and the iPAD. Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your home DVR. Record to find any DIRECTV DVR in advance. RECORDINGS RECORDING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR TABLET DIRECTV MOBILE APPS Our FREE Mobile Apps is available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to...
...™, BlackBerry®, Windows® Phone 7 and the iPAD. Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your home DVR. Record to find any DIRECTV DVR in advance. RECORDINGS RECORDING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR TABLET DIRECTV MOBILE APPS Our FREE Mobile Apps is available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to...
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... currently highlighted spot in a certain area. The channel you are currently viewing will let you know the game is not available. After you've made all your remote control. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long-time source of the game is ...watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your picks, press the UP arrow whenever you want to bring up the application. But thanks to DIRECTV's cutting-edge technology, whenever you the option to tune to your remote control. To fill the spots, press the GREEN button on your 9...
... currently highlighted spot in a certain area. The channel you are currently viewing will let you know the game is not available. After you've made all your remote control. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long-time source of the game is ...watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your picks, press the UP arrow whenever you want to bring up the application. But thanks to DIRECTV's cutting-edge technology, whenever you the option to tune to your remote control. To fill the spots, press the GREEN button on your 9...
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...for instructions. Press the Right Arrow button on your HD DVR", for an onscreen popup that lets you know when interactive content is available on your DIRECTV HD DVR must be connected to the Internet. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your TV... TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want . Whenever you want to use . TV APPS With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to access your local weather, see live feeds of our special sports and entertainment...
...for instructions. Press the Right Arrow button on your HD DVR", for an onscreen popup that lets you know when interactive content is available on your DIRECTV HD DVR must be connected to the Internet. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your TV... TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want . Whenever you want to use . TV APPS With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to access your local weather, see live feeds of our special sports and entertainment...
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Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 70 To access the Playlist, press the LIST button on the To Do List or to change the priority of the show . If you've ... up where you 've scheduled to record, go to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings" for details. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be asked to confirm the deletion. To delete a program from any of scheduled recordings on...
Watch Recorded Programs: By networking your receivers, the recordings from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 70 To access the Playlist, press the LIST button on the To Do List or to change the priority of the show . If you've ... up where you 've scheduled to record, go to the HD DVR, press MENU and select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings" for details. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be asked to confirm the deletion. To delete a program from any of scheduled recordings on...
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... programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in every room Watch 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 Adv Whole-Home and Whole-Home service, so you... DVR (You can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content that's on 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...
... programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in every room Watch 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 Adv Whole-Home and Whole-Home service, so you... DVR (You can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content that's on 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...