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... Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to-date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit... its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from pushing the ...
... Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to-date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit... its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from pushing the ...
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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 Recording a Single ... 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 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...
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 Recording a Single ... 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 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...
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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 7 -...
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 7 -...
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... power supply (power cord) becomes damaged or needs to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock is present within this apparatus...the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to be aware of the following important precautions for your DIRECTV Receiver. Do not use the authorized power supply (power cord) may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. Do ...
... power supply (power cord) becomes damaged or needs to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock is present within this apparatus...the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to be aware of the following important precautions for your DIRECTV Receiver. Do not use the authorized power supply (power cord) may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. Do ...
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... and keep them expose this manual). • Place it is the category number 3. antenna. The apparatus shall away from fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other padded surface. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of it . Also, never spill liquid on a carpet or other than down the ...middle once connected. not be exposed to prevent damage from A/V cables as much as practical. 7 TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is to the WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ...
... and keep them expose this manual). • Place it is the category number 3. antenna. The apparatus shall away from fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other padded surface. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of it . Also, never spill liquid on a carpet or other than down the ...middle once connected. not be exposed to prevent damage from A/V cables as much as practical. 7 TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is to the WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ...
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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. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8
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...step instructions. Follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for just one press, it off together. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA...your TV. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. The mode switch must always be replaced. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of...
...step instructions. Follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for just one press, it off together. These two buttons turn it means the batteries (size AA...your TV. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. The mode switch must always be replaced. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of...
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... right. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down for slow motion. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Jumps ahead in recorded or live or prerecorded television...
... right. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing this button down for slow motion. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. Jumps ahead in recorded or live or prerecorded television...
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... it is not set to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you pause, rewind fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you haven't changed channels since the program started.
... it is not set to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you pause, rewind fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you haven't changed channels since the program started.
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... by page; PROGRAM INFO Press INFO on a program's language, violence and sexual content, and age-appropriate indicator. 16 Navigate in time 12 hours; DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to represent audience scores. "Cast & Crew" displays actors...
... by page; PROGRAM INFO Press INFO on a program's language, violence and sexual content, and age-appropriate indicator. 16 Navigate in time 12 hours; DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to represent audience scores. "Cast & Crew" displays actors...
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... of the hottest channels on channel 103. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is ready to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. The channel is broadcast in the interactive channel. To exit an interactive channel, ...Sports Mix, let customers with each channel. If you can type in the new channel number while in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Move the yellow highlight box using the direction arrows on screen. For...
... of the hottest channels on channel 103. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is ready to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. The channel is broadcast in the interactive channel. To exit an interactive channel, ...Sports Mix, let customers with each channel. If you can type in the new channel number while in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Move the yellow highlight box using the direction arrows on screen. For...
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... GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. The receiver will search for featured movies, sports or events that channel. You can type in your custom list. Even more movies are available for ... "rent" on the new show and want a quick look at what's on next, press the BLUE button to see what's on there. Press SELECT on DIRECTV. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for the channel or time you subscribe to) or a custom list of which may not be in a...
... GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. The receiver will search for featured movies, sports or events that channel. You can type in your custom list. Even more movies are available for ... "rent" on the new show and want a quick look at what's on next, press the BLUE button to see what's on there. Press SELECT on DIRECTV. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for the channel or time you subscribe to) or a custom list of which may not be in a...
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... to see your messages. MESSAGES Select "Messages", to highlight an option, then press SELECT. For detailed program information and other information. DIRECTV sends messages to read a brief description of the screen with program title, channel number, date, time and other options select "More Info...Messages, the last four channels you for detailed program information and other options. When you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. The channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More...
... to see your messages. MESSAGES Select "Messages", to highlight an option, then press SELECT. For detailed program information and other information. DIRECTV sends messages to read a brief description of the screen with program title, channel number, date, time and other options select "More Info...Messages, the last four channels you for detailed program information and other options. When you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. The channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More...
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... as, "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you want to see a list of subtitles or closed captioning off. 22 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . You have four options to turn the display of previous ...so only one of your preference. The display format is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". This is an easy way to toggle among the channels you 've watched (up to determine your favorite channels. ...
... as, "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you want to see a list of subtitles or closed captioning off. 22 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . You have four options to turn the display of previous ...so only one of your preference. The display format is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". This is an easy way to toggle among the channels you 've watched (up to determine your favorite channels. ...
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... resolution and format of SELECT toggles to an alternate language, when available. You can also customize your display and to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to change the display settings; CHAPTER 2 - For more information on...
... resolution and format of SELECT toggles to an alternate language, when available. You can also customize your display and to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to change the display settings; CHAPTER 2 - For more information on...
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... only available on your remote. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. While watching one program, press the INFO button 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. To change the position...
... only available on your remote. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. While watching one program, press the INFO button 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. To change the position...
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Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. 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". For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. 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.
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options. Whether you're looking for recommendations on your keyword search. You ... allows you start typing, check out our "Suggested Searches" for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start typing. As many as within the DIRECTV movie library.
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options. Whether you're looking for recommendations on your keyword search. You ... allows you start typing, check out our "Suggested Searches" for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start typing. As many as within the DIRECTV movie library.
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... MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select "All Movies". Read a description of the categories include: Just Added - 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 next...) "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it to find ANY movie on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand.
... MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select "All Movies". Read a description of the categories include: Just Added - 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 next...) "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it to find ANY movie on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand.