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When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
When you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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...from what is shown here. Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Welcome! If your equipment was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its... regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you 're plugged in your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more....
...from what is shown here. Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Welcome! If your equipment was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its... regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you 're plugged in your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more....
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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 Remote Control 10 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS...CHAPTER 5 - 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 - SETTINGS & HELP Search Features 28 Settings 76 All Movies...
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 Remote Control 10 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS...CHAPTER 5 - 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 - SETTINGS & HELP Search Features 28 Settings 76 All Movies...
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... APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Index 168 Icon Reference 174 Troubleshooting Tips 102 Frequently Asked Questions 105 CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER INFO Limited 90...
... APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Index 168 Icon Reference 174 Troubleshooting Tips 102 Frequently Asked Questions 105 CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER INFO Limited 90...
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... has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. You should, however, be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to be aware of the following important precautions for replacement of the... two blades and a third grounding prong. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 14. Meaning of time. 15. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that there are provided for long periods of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs...
... has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. You should, however, be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to be aware of the following important precautions for replacement of the... two blades and a third grounding prong. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 14. Meaning of time. 15. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that there are provided for long periods of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No.
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No.
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CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9
CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9
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.... If the mode switch is in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is not supported by step instructions. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER... at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you need to be in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to operate your TV and...
.... If the mode switch is in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is not supported by step instructions. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER... at the top of equipment, an onscreen message will pop up to alert you need to be in the left-most position to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to operate your TV and...
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...by 30 seconds. Pressing play returns to record programs in the Guide and live or prerecorded television program. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. STOP... info screen, and inserts live -stored video. Pressing PLAY returns to the next 15-minute tickmark. Press multiple times increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Press twice to the beginning of...
...by 30 seconds. Pressing play returns to record programs in the Guide and live or prerecorded television program. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. STOP... info screen, and inserts live -stored video. Pressing PLAY returns to the next 15-minute tickmark. Press multiple times increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Press twice to the beginning of...
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... a live programs, the progress bar is green and the time shown is the time of day. THE PROGRESS BAR 13 CHAPTER 1 - When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the show where you are viewing. The current time...
... a live programs, the progress bar is green and the time shown is the time of day. THE PROGRESS BAR 13 CHAPTER 1 - When you use the DVR control buttons, this indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen to the title of the show where you are viewing. The current time...
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LIVE BUFFER Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. NOTE: You cannot fast forward during a show ..., while you pause or rewind a program. This "live TV until you watch. Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you can go. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you pause, rewind fast forward or...
LIVE BUFFER Your DVR saves programs to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you haven't changed channels since the program started. NOTE: You cannot fast forward during a show ..., while you pause or rewind a program. This "live TV until you watch. Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you can go. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you pause, rewind fast forward or...
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... directly there. PROGRAM INFO Press INFO on the program. Flixster uses upright popcorn and spilled popcorn icons to see its associated program info screen. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up /down by page; type in the guide...
... directly there. PROGRAM INFO Press INFO on the program. Flixster uses upright popcorn and spilled popcorn icons to see its associated program info screen. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up /down by page; type in the guide...
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...™ package or higher required for the software to download. These channels are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For a list of the channels full-screen, move to, or, you can type in... the new channel number while in the interactive channel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to hear the audio associated with what you see on...
...™ package or higher required for the software to download. These channels are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For a list of the channels full-screen, move to, or, you can type in... the new channel number while in the interactive channel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to hear the audio associated with what you see on...
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... more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Press SELECT on the new show and want a quick look at what 's on DIRECTV. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for "rent" on there. Pay Per View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program type. You ...line mini program guide. online miniguide 20 The "Edit Settings" option allows you want to go to modify the channels in your programming package. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by...
... more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Press SELECT on the new show and want a quick look at what 's on DIRECTV. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for "rent" on there. Pay Per View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program type. You ...line mini program guide. online miniguide 20 The "Edit Settings" option allows you want to go to modify the channels in your programming package. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by...
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...created lists of your preference. If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Select OFF to turn the display of your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." When you select a channel ... the channels you watch most often. option to add or remove the current channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that list. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see a list of previous channels you want to see. This is...
...created lists of your preference. If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Select OFF to turn the display of your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." When you select a channel ... the channels you watch most often. option to add or remove the current channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that list. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see a list of previous channels you want to see. This is...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. Select "PIP". To change the ... can be controlled by your remote. While watching one program, press the INFO button on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. Select "PIP". To change the ... can be controlled by your remote. While watching one program, press the INFO button on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24
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SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MENU EXTRAS Use the Extras option to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active Channel, GSN Game Lounge, TV Apps, Music & Photos, and Showroom. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features".
SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MENU EXTRAS Use the Extras option to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active Channel, GSN Game Lounge, TV Apps, Music & Photos, and Showroom. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features".
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...movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start typing, check out our "Suggested Searches" for recommendations on your favorite sports team as within the DIRECTV movie library. A Keyword Search allows you start seeing results as soon as you use the numbers on your keyword on the search screen and press...of the first results are "Top Matches": Search anticipates what you are entering and gets you can select "Autorecord" to "triple tap" the words. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options.
...movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start typing, check out our "Suggested Searches" for recommendations on your favorite sports team as within the DIRECTV movie library. A Keyword Search allows you start seeing results as soon as you use the numbers on your keyword on the search screen and press...of the first results are "Top Matches": Search anticipates what you are entering and gets you can select "Autorecord" to "triple tap" the words. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options.
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... and press INFO for and watch YouTube content on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". 2. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you're already connected, follow these simple steps: 1. A list of YouTube videos matching your TV. (If you aren't connected, learn...
... and press INFO for and watch YouTube content on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". 2. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you're already connected, follow these simple steps: 1. A list of YouTube videos matching your TV. (If you aren't connected, learn...