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... subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your...
... subscribe to HD Access in order to be able to view the HD channels included in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service viewing features. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. Getting Connected If a professional installed your...
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... access all of particular screens for a particular shortcut. Press INFO on which color button to use the system look in the bottom right of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press BACK to the Playlist. The MENU button takes you to... the main menu where you which menu screen you to move through all of the features available in the middle of any menu screen. Press the GUIDE button to go to get out of the remote are looking at. Use the...
... access all of particular screens for a particular shortcut. Press INFO on which color button to use the system look in the bottom right of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press BACK to the Playlist. The MENU button takes you to... the main menu where you which menu screen you to move through all of the features available in the middle of any menu screen. Press the GUIDE button to go to get out of the remote are looking at. Use the...
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... you for quick access to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to see your messages. Info Select "Info" to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your receiver. TV...
... you for quick access to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to see your messages. Info Select "Info" to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote to read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to your receiver. TV...
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My Playlist Displays the shows you to access key system features. for no extra charge. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for viewing. Menu Menu Use the main menu to watch or record. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-... DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it...
My Playlist Displays the shows you to access key system features. for no extra charge. On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for viewing. Menu Menu Use the main menu to watch or record. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your high-... DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu Press MENU on connecting your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it...
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... to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 31 DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming ... Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your DVR to Network Your HD...
... to you have a connected land line and subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 31 DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu 7 8 CHAPTER 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Manage Recordings Prioritize upcoming ... Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for instructions on How to your TV, remote, and DIRECTV® System. DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu Menu 2 3 4 5 6 Caller ID Contains a log of the phone calls into your DVR to Network Your HD...
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If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to the Internet, the last entry in the search... results list will be saved). You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. Select a title to go to this feature. These videos are streamed to your receiver is connected to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." Your DVR control buttons allow you select ...
If you to pause, fast forward, rewind and play YouTube content. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to the Internet, the last entry in the search... results list will be saved). You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen. Select a title to go to this feature. These videos are streamed to your receiver is connected to report a video for similar videos, "More From..." Your DVR control buttons allow you select ...
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Your receiver displays your remote and select "Smart Search". Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU on your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your search (and avoid extra typing).
Your receiver displays your remote and select "Smart Search". Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU on your 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) Recent Searches If you've ever used the search feature to find a favorite movie, actor, sports team etc...you can reuse your search (and avoid extra typing).
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...". Highlight a previous search from the list and press "SELECT". Type in your remote, select "Search for Shows" then select "Recent Searches." "Recent Searches" This handy feature displays a list of your remote and select "Search for Shows," then select "Keyword." Channels & Program Info 41 5 6 7 8 Press MENU on your keyword and select "Continue...
...". Highlight a previous search from the list and press "SELECT". Type in your remote, select "Search for Shows" then select "Recent Searches." "Recent Searches" This handy feature displays a list of your remote and select "Search for Shows," then select "Keyword." Channels & Program Info 41 5 6 7 8 Press MENU on your keyword and select "Continue...
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...List, Queue, History, Purchases, Series Manager (or Prioritizer), Manual Record (or Manual) and Record Defaults. The To Do list does not display DIRECTV CINEMA programs scheduled for download over the Internet; A confirmation message will appear before you want to make in the future. You can use this ...single event, part of those recordings by time with the next recordings at the top and the furthest in the future at the bottom. These features are shown in the Queue screen. Icons next to the titles indicate whether the recording is easy: Simply highlight the show , select "Series...
...List, Queue, History, Purchases, Series Manager (or Prioritizer), Manual Record (or Manual) and Record Defaults. The To Do list does not display DIRECTV CINEMA programs scheduled for download over the Internet; A confirmation message will appear before you want to make in the future. You can use this ...single event, part of those recordings by time with the next recordings at the top and the furthest in the future at the bottom. These features are shown in the Queue screen. Icons next to the titles indicate whether the recording is easy: Simply highlight the show , select "Series...
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... or date & time Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre™, Palm® Pixi™...;, BlackBerry®, and Windows® Phone 7. CHAPTER 4 - Features: Search for any television show up to 14 days in your home Go to directv.com/mobileapps for more information. Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1...
... or date & time Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating Record a single episode or an entire series Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your phone (available for the iPhone, Android™, Palm® Pre™, Palm® Pixi™...;, BlackBerry®, and Windows® Phone 7. CHAPTER 4 - Features: Search for any television show up to 14 days in your home Go to directv.com/mobileapps for more information. Recordings 73 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1...
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... by channel or date & time Watch trailers and get scores instantly across all with the programming you watch most. Search for more information. 78 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Plus, program your DVR from wherever you more , all sports. Create your own sports roster: Browse games and get ... by choosing the channels you want to see, the teams and sports you want to your favorite channels and sports. Get instant access to follow . Features: Use your iPad as a remote control: Play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, scroll through channels, and more control of your TV experience. Go to...
... by channel or date & time Watch trailers and get scores instantly across all with the programming you watch most. Search for more information. 78 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Plus, program your DVR from wherever you more , all sports. Create your own sports roster: Browse games and get ... by choosing the channels you want to see, the teams and sports you want to your favorite channels and sports. Get instant access to follow . Features: Use your iPad as a remote control: Play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, scroll through channels, and more control of your TV experience. Go to...
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... on your remote control. ScoreGuide™ Interactive content, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to use the interactive features. 88 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the arrow keys to highlight the channel you want to bring up the application. Quicktune , ScoreGuide™ QuickTune High...
... on your remote control. ScoreGuide™ Interactive content, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to use the interactive features. 88 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Use the arrow keys to highlight the channel you want to bring up the application. Quicktune , ScoreGuide™ QuickTune High...
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... and select the app you want to use. See Appendix 2: How to Network your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you... FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your HD DVR for instructions. Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver must be connected to access your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation...
... and select the app you want to use. See Appendix 2: How to Network your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on model H20. TV Apps CHAPTER 5 - Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you... FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your HD DVR for instructions. Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver must be connected to access your local weather, see live feeds of popular vacation...
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The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month for sports package subscriptions and is also used to enhance the interactive features available on your setup. doing so may restrict viewing or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Note:... color coded. Settings 93 If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to order. Please contact the manufacturer of such equipment for Auxiliary Equipment The following instructions apply if you may...
The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month for sports package subscriptions and is also used to enhance the interactive features available on your setup. doing so may restrict viewing or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Note:... color coded. Settings 93 If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay-Per-View events without calling DIRECTV to order. Please contact the manufacturer of such equipment for Auxiliary Equipment The following instructions apply if you may...
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...RF Setup Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. While the IR signal requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver, RF signals let you put your remote to control 3 or more receivers in one remote to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. Look for the... letter(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of your DIRECTV Remote Control. Receiver Mode Select "Receiver Mode" if you can change the remote's signal from up to the...
...RF Setup Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. While the IR signal requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver, RF signals let you put your remote to control 3 or more receivers in one remote to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. Look for the... letter(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of your DIRECTV Remote Control. Receiver Mode Select "Receiver Mode" if you can change the remote's signal from up to the...
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...On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help Topics". Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 108 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel... number to tune to all your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. Help Help For helpful information about your receiver...
...On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help Topics". Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 108 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel... number to tune to all your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. Help Help For helpful information about your receiver...
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...you will occur automatically, usually at 1-800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 110 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your reception should return to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Go to normal after the update is... on when an update is complete. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in reception for solutions. Troubleshooting Tips System Software Updates DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your receiver is on the right. To resolve this error, call Customer Service at times when...
...you will occur automatically, usually at 1-800-531-5000 and mention the error code number when prompted. 110 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Your reception should return to directv.com/troubleshooting and select the onscreen error message for a few minutes. Go to normal after the update is... on when an update is complete. Most onscreen messages supply an error code in reception for solutions. Troubleshooting Tips System Software Updates DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your receiver is on the right. To resolve this error, call Customer Service at times when...
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... You may have to press the RES button on your receiver's front panel to set to Caller ID service through your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. The Caller ID feature in Chapter 5. - Select the "Reset" item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. - For 1080p ... the input to one your wireless phone jack transmits Caller ID information. Also, many TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. If not, connect a standard phone cable to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are using a wireless phone jack, which ...
... You may have to press the RES button on your receiver's front panel to set to Caller ID service through your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. The Caller ID feature in Chapter 5. - Select the "Reset" item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. - For 1080p ... the input to one your wireless phone jack transmits Caller ID information. Also, many TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. If not, connect a standard phone cable to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are using a wireless phone jack, which ...
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... Connection Kit to connect to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to the Internet. this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing. Your professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should...
... Connection Kit to connect to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or Media Share features, check to the Internet. this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing. Your professionally installed Internet Connection Kit should...