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...to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. You can also visit www.directv.com to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". Online Manuals and ...Other Resources To view the most up-to manage your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available...
...to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. You can also visit www.directv.com to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". Online Manuals and ...Other Resources To view the most up-to manage your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available...
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...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 to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR...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...
...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 to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR...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...
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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. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". 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. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26
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. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". 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. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26
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... about important news items or special promotions. You can view up to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active™ channel, GSN Game Lounge, Music & Photos, Pandora and YouTube. The DIRECTV Active Channel provides a variety of interactive services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily ... to access the DIRECTV Active channel, or simply press the ACTIVE key on your messages from DIRECTV. Depending on your local ZIP code. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, then select "Extras", then "Active" to see your setup, it may also...
... about important news items or special promotions. You can view up to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active™ channel, GSN Game Lounge, Music & Photos, Pandora and YouTube. The DIRECTV Active Channel provides a variety of interactive services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily ... to access the DIRECTV Active channel, or simply press the ACTIVE key on your messages from DIRECTV. Depending on your local ZIP code. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, then select "Extras", then "Active" to see your setup, it may also...
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... remote. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you...
... remote. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you...
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... let you to stream recordings to four active rooms simultaneously (up to an HDTV in your Living Room, as well as the hub of the HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can use your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you ...content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to other devices, giving you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in a Whole-Home DVR setup - As a Genie server connected to watch , record and manage your Office, plus RVU-enabled TVs in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you...
... let you to stream recordings to four active rooms simultaneously (up to an HDTV in your Living Room, as well as the hub of the HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can use your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you ...content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to other devices, giving you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in a Whole-Home DVR setup - As a Genie server connected to watch , record and manage your Office, plus RVU-enabled TVs in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you...
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... be useful during troubleshooting. DISPLAY Select "Display" to display the System Info & Test screen. 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" to review or change your basic system information such...
... be useful during troubleshooting. DISPLAY Select "Display" to display the System Info & Test screen. 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" to review or change your basic system information such...
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...174; Digital: Select whether you want Dolby Digital audio output ON or OFF, i.e. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. NETWORK SETUP Select "Network Setup" to set up and test the connection of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. 80 Look for a surround sound system.... HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS AUDIO Select "Audio" to make a ...
...174; Digital: Select whether you want Dolby Digital audio output ON or OFF, i.e. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. NETWORK SETUP Select "Network Setup" to set up and test the connection of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. 80 Look for a surround sound system.... HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS AUDIO Select "Audio" to make a ...
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...Follow the step-by other A/V equipment, such as your equipment. If no letters follows the number, the remote works in the left corner of your DIRECTV Receiver. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control your TV or other letters) indicates that the remote supports radio... of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings, select "Program Remote" and then "Reset Remote". IR/RF Setup Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. When the MODE switch on the top left -most position, it is in IR mode only...
...Follow the step-by other A/V equipment, such as your equipment. If no letters follows the number, the remote works in the left corner of your DIRECTV Receiver. However, you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control your TV or other letters) indicates that the remote supports radio... of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings, select "Program Remote" and then "Reset Remote". IR/RF Setup Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. When the MODE switch on the top left -most position, it is in IR mode only...
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.... SATELLITE This option is used to 200 feet away. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS To change your remote method of the receiver, RF transmission lets you want to use this option to set up; Advanced Setups Use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your ...receiver is initially set up your remote to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". The "Antenna Setup" option can use one room. While IR transmission requires a clear line of sight to the front of transmission from up to display ...
.... SATELLITE This option is used to 200 feet away. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS To change your remote method of the receiver, RF transmission lets you want to use this option to set up; Advanced Setups Use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your ...receiver is initially set up your remote to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". The "Antenna Setup" option can use one room. While IR transmission requires a clear line of sight to the front of transmission from up to display ...
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... If you are in the bottom left of the program guide screen to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on this receiver. The name of the currently selected Favorites ... a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in the guide. Press MENU on your DIRECTV programming package. Use your list to make active. Select the one you 're channel surfing in the guide as well as, when you want...
... If you are in the bottom left of the program guide screen to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on this receiver. The name of the currently selected Favorites ... a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in the guide. Press MENU on your DIRECTV programming package. Use your list to make active. Select the one you 're channel surfing in the guide as well as, when you want...
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... the Genie from another connected HD DVR, HD Receiver or Client. 95 In a client-server setup - Genie enhances your Whole-Home DVR experience, Genie allows you to connect certain TVs, devices, and DIRECTV Clients to share content across your Genie DVR from any room CHAPTER 7 - As part of your... current Whole-Home setup. KEY GENIE CLIENT FEATURES GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Watch and ...
... the Genie from another connected HD DVR, HD Receiver or Client. 95 In a client-server setup - Genie enhances your Whole-Home DVR experience, Genie allows you to connect certain TVs, devices, and DIRECTV Clients to share content across your Genie DVR from any room CHAPTER 7 - As part of your... current Whole-Home setup. KEY GENIE CLIENT FEATURES GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Watch and ...
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...may be refreshed. Check the dish type set in your receiver information, go to use . Enter the channel number using the number pad on directv.com to see if it ? Check the Satellite Dish Type shown on the remote, then press the YELLOW button and select "Change Favorites List",... Channels". If not, select "Satellite" from Guide; Possible Causes: The channels might be logged into your Favorites List, press GUIDE on the System Setup screen to begin this process. 112 Your satellite dish may need to be excluded from the Favorites list currently in the Guide but I can't tune...
...may be refreshed. Check the dish type set in your receiver information, go to use . Enter the channel number using the number pad on directv.com to see if it ? Check the Satellite Dish Type shown on the remote, then press the YELLOW button and select "Change Favorites List",... Channels". If not, select "Satellite" from Guide; Possible Causes: The channels might be logged into your Favorites List, press GUIDE on the System Setup screen to begin this process. 112 Your satellite dish may need to be excluded from the Favorites list currently in the Guide but I can't tune...
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...need to this guide. Product replacement because of misuse, accident, lightning damage, unauthorized repair, or other document showing proof of products damaged by DIRECTV will be a local (not long distance) phone call to television programming, show information, program guide data, and scheduling information. MAKE SURE YOU... or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY Your warranty does NOT cover: Labor charges for installation or setup of this User Guide (see page 10) and keep the original box and packing material in the case of the programming and ...
...need to this guide. Product replacement because of misuse, accident, lightning damage, unauthorized repair, or other document showing proof of products damaged by DIRECTV will be a local (not long distance) phone call to television programming, show information, program guide data, and scheduling information. MAKE SURE YOU... or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY Your warranty does NOT cover: Labor charges for installation or setup of this User Guide (see page 10) and keep the original box and packing material in the case of the programming and ...
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... 157 Wireless 159 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Screen Format & Resolution 162 Supported Resolutions 164 Wide-Screen vs. APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Guided Setup 140 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Your Phone Connection 141 Your Internet Connection 141 Connections For Auxiliary Equipment ... 149 Connections to Other Equipment 150 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Professionaly Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit ........ 156 Self-Installed...
... 157 Wireless 159 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Screen Format & Resolution 162 Supported Resolutions 164 Wide-Screen vs. APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Guided Setup 140 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Your Phone Connection 141 Your Internet Connection 141 Connections For Auxiliary Equipment ... 149 Connections to Other Equipment 150 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Professionaly Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit ........ 156 Self-Installed...
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... just call 1.800.531.5000 to pick the programming package that 's left position. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND ACTIVATION GUIDED SETUP If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your TV is also turned on!) 3. ...Press PWR. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Be sure to watch in no time! The receiver ID is on a sticker behind the access card door on the ...
... just call 1.800.531.5000 to pick the programming package that 's left position. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND ACTIVATION GUIDED SETUP If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your TV is also turned on!) 3. ...Press PWR. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Be sure to watch in no time! The receiver ID is on a sticker behind the access card door on the ...
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... authorized power supply (power cord) may need to the same color of each list. All A/V jacks and inputs are available on your setup. To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to an OUT. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (... depending on all cables come with the highest quality options at a nominal charge. HDMI cables are listed in order, with your DIRECTV receiver. Contact DIRECTV customer service for more information. WARNING: Use only the power supply (power cord) that came with certain consumer electronics equipment attached ...
... authorized power supply (power cord) may need to the same color of each list. All A/V jacks and inputs are available on your setup. To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to an OUT. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (... depending on all cables come with the highest quality options at a nominal charge. HDMI cables are listed in order, with your DIRECTV receiver. Contact DIRECTV customer service for more information. WARNING: Use only the power supply (power cord) that came with certain consumer electronics equipment attached ...
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... Connect Now (or Test Connection if you will get the option to complete the setup process (See figure B). Follow the onscreen instructions. 158 Figure C Select Done to choose the connection method. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR Step 2 - ...Verify that you are connected To verify you are connected: Figure A Press MENU on your DIRECTV HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection...
... Connect Now (or Test Connection if you will get the option to complete the setup process (See figure B). Follow the onscreen instructions. 158 Figure C Select Done to choose the connection method. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR Step 2 - ...Verify that you are connected To verify you are connected: Figure A Press MENU on your DIRECTV HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection...
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...Select Continue after successfully connecting to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). Select Done to choose the connection method. Follow the onscreen instructions. If your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test ...Connection if you will get the option to complete the setup process (See figure B). Figure C APPENDICES 161 Choose ...
...Select Continue after successfully connecting to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). Select Done to choose the connection method. Follow the onscreen instructions. If your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test ...Connection if you will get the option to complete the setup process (See figure B). Figure C APPENDICES 161 Choose ...
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..., 56, 58, 141 Mute - 111, 176 customize - 17, 23 Keep - 33, 41, 44, 46 My Playlist - 46, 115, 117, 118 customizing - 20 filtering - 19 guided setup - 140 Keyword Search - 28, 48 L N Navigation Buttons - 11 jump to a date & time - 19 options - 19 H HDMI - 99, 119, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, Language - 16...
..., 56, 58, 141 Mute - 111, 176 customize - 17, 23 Keep - 33, 41, 44, 46 My Playlist - 46, 115, 117, 118 customizing - 20 filtering - 19 guided setup - 140 Keyword Search - 28, 48 L N Navigation Buttons - 11 jump to a date & time - 19 options - 19 H HDMI - 99, 119, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, Language - 16...