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... other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you are ready to manage...
... other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you are ready to manage...
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... 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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
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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 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-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...
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 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-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...
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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... feature enhances your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you to series recording Can start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in late To start your viewing experience by giving you full control over how, what 's popular Lets you easily convert any...
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... feature enhances your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you to series recording Can start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in late To start your viewing experience by giving you full control over how, what 's popular Lets you easily convert any...
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...)*. 3. Genie enhances your Genie HD DVR in three ways: 1. For example, if your Genie HD DVR is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from DIRECTV. connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of...HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your shows directly, via the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. 71 You can stream content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to Genie Client and/or RVUenabled devices - CHAPTER 5 - The DIRECTV Genie...
...)*. 3. Genie enhances your Genie HD DVR in three ways: 1. For example, if your Genie HD DVR is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from DIRECTV. connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of...HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your shows directly, via the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. 71 You can stream content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to Genie Client and/or RVUenabled devices - CHAPTER 5 - The DIRECTV Genie...
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... the TV connected to the Genie HD DVR.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be able to record content to the Genie from any connected HD DVR (You can only schedule recordings for that 's on your Genie DVR from any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are connected... recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 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...
... the TV connected to the Genie HD DVR.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be able to record content to the Genie from any connected HD DVR (You can only schedule recordings for that 's on your Genie DVR from any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are connected... recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 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...
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... change the names of the receiver. SETTINGS & HELP POWER SAVING Some DIRECTV Receivers are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. "Restart Receiver" is no activity on the front of each receiver or Client location. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter...
... change the names of the receiver. SETTINGS & HELP POWER SAVING Some DIRECTV Receivers are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. "Restart Receiver" is no activity on the front of each receiver or Client location. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter...
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... requiring additional HD DVRs. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above ) or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home and provides you and your own schedules. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Genie HD DVR is only available on... the TV connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home...
... requiring additional HD DVRs. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above ) or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home and provides you and your own schedules. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Genie HD DVR is only available on... the TV connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home...
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... CHAPTER 7 - with RVU-enabled TVs or Genie Clients in your home. (RVU is a technology that allows you to connect certain TVs, devices, and DIRECTV Clients to your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to share... content across your Genie DVR from any room in the house. As part of your...
... CHAPTER 7 - with RVU-enabled TVs or Genie Clients in your home. (RVU is a technology that allows you to connect certain TVs, devices, and DIRECTV Clients to your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to share... content across your Genie DVR from any room in the house. As part of your...
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... available for more information on your DIRECTV Genie network. For example, if two rooms are watching live programming in any room. NOTE: Your Genie HD Receiver includes five (5) tuners. Watching a recorded program does not require a tuner. You will need to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR.... recordings from any connected room. See your RVU-enabled TV's User Guide for recording. 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. Schedule, watch or record a program. Start watching ...
... available for more information on your DIRECTV Genie network. For example, if two rooms are watching live programming in any room. NOTE: Your Genie HD Receiver includes five (5) tuners. Watching a recorded program does not require a tuner. You will need to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR.... recordings from any connected room. See your RVU-enabled TV's User Guide for recording. 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. Schedule, watch or record a program. Start watching ...
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...DIRECTV defaults. Select "Done" on the "Add a Client" screen, and do not exit the screen! The Create a Location screen displays. Once the location has been set up , you have a choice of copying settings from the Genie HD DVR using the remote. Once it detects the Genie HD DVR, it will prompt you received... connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". On your Genie HD DVR must be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. Select the appropriate option and follow the onscreen instructions. GENIE™ HD DVR On the Client,...
...DIRECTV defaults. Select "Done" on the "Add a Client" screen, and do not exit the screen! The Create a Location screen displays. Once the location has been set up , you have a choice of copying settings from the Genie HD DVR using the remote. Once it detects the Genie HD DVR, it will prompt you received... connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". On your Genie HD DVR must be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. Select the appropriate option and follow the onscreen instructions. GENIE™ HD DVR On the Client,...
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.... The larger video is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch...
.... The larger video is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch...
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... comes with your SAT-IN connection. 2. This is your DIRECTV receiver. USB - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Use this digital audio connection for Composite Video and RCA audio can be purchased separately. 3. BACK PANEL EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire...
... comes with your SAT-IN connection. 2. This is your DIRECTV receiver. USB - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Use this digital audio connection for Composite Video and RCA audio can be purchased separately. 3. BACK PANEL EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire...
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... computer, go to reacquire all your receiver twice in again. Service Expired," try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722 - If the problems persist, try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. You will clear all of the DIRECTV Receiver for program guide information to be logged... into your account on directv.com to be acquired. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can also ...
... computer, go to reacquire all your receiver twice in again. Service Expired," try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722 - If the problems persist, try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. You will clear all of the DIRECTV Receiver for program guide information to be logged... into your account on directv.com to be acquired. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can also ...
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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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...of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable). Please see the appropriate sections that follow. If you have Genie or Whole-Home DVR Service. Wireless Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit: If you already connect to the Internet via WiFi, you must be slower and somewhat less.../getconnected. APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on whether or not 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 broadband Internet connection, with an available Ethernet port...
...of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable). Please see the appropriate sections that follow. If you have Genie or Whole-Home DVR Service. Wireless Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit: If you already connect to the Internet via WiFi, you must be slower and somewhat less.../getconnected. APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on whether or not 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 broadband Internet connection, with an available Ethernet port...
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... AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV PLUS, GENIE, HomePlug and the DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV HD DVR logos are prohibited. Due to the receiver. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. A valid programming subscription is required to...
... AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV PLUS, GENIE, HomePlug and the DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV HD DVR logos are prohibited. Due to the receiver. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. A valid programming subscription is required to...