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... available separately. We'll take you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you step by step through everything from...
... available separately. We'll take you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 6: Settings. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 Now that you step by step through everything from...
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... point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your...
... point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Product Information Keep your receiver.
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... sound system). The mode switch must always be replaced. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your TV and... audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that matches the component you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... sound system). The mode switch must always be replaced. If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your TV and... audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select Parental, Fav's & Setup, then System Setup, then Remote, and follow the step by that matches the component you . 14 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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..., press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. REW / JUMP TO TICKMARK Rewinds recorded or live or prerecorded television program. Press up to four times to record programs in... up to four times to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. Press multiple times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen...
..., press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to skip multiples of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. REW / JUMP TO TICKMARK Rewinds recorded or live or prerecorded television program. Press up to four times to record programs in... up to four times to move forward or backward frame by 30 seconds. Press multiple times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen...
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... live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. If you want to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you watch. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time on the remote to toggle between two shows at the same time...
... live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. If you want to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you watch. Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time on the remote to toggle between two shows at the same time...
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... your subscription package are not part of programming information for shortcut hints here. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you. The guide holds up to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for details. Look...
... your subscription package are not part of programming information for shortcut hints here. See "Guide Options, Change Favorites List" later in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Unsubscribed Channels 20 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Look for you. The guide holds up to move one cell at the bottom of the screen for details. Look...
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... you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The channel is ready to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. If you want to download. Press... the ACTIVE button on your remote to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. When ...
... you will have to wait a few seconds for the software to move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. 22 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The channel is ready to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more. If you want to download. Press... the ACTIVE button on your remote to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. Program Guide Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. When ...
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.... Pay Per View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of shows in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See "Favorite Channels" section later in the guide. Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to see a list of show you have defined...
.... Pay Per View Select "Pay Per View" and then the type of shows in chronological order. 24 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE See "Favorite Channels" section later in the guide. Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then select a category to see a list of show you have defined...
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DIRECTV sends messages to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ... in the channel banner. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote to your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you of the program.
DIRECTV sends messages to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ... in the channel banner. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your remote to your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you of the program.
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The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. Select OFF to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
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... to gain access to the Internet. My Playlist Displays the shows you to watch or record. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT... this feature is called "Search for viewing. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for no extra charge. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
... to gain access to the Internet. My Playlist Displays the shows you to watch or record. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to thousands of additional movies and TV shows for instructions on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT... this feature is called "Search for viewing. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for no extra charge. for you 've recorded that are ready for Shows". 30 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu
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Use the number keys on your remote like "The" or "An" preceding your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Suggested Searches: When you first get to input your search term. Onscreen keypad - Whether you results. There are two ways to the search screen, select a ...: There's no need to enter articles like a cell phone to start typing we'll instantly give you 're looking for recommendations such as , within the DIRECTV CINEMA library. Press 0 twice to watch or record is fast and easy! To erase the last letter, select DEL (delete) or select CLR (clear) to...
Use the number keys on your remote like "The" or "An" preceding your search term. 32 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Suggested Searches: When you first get to input your search term. Onscreen keypad - Whether you results. There are two ways to the search screen, select a ...: There's no need to enter articles like a cell phone to start typing we'll instantly give you 're looking for recommendations such as , within the DIRECTV CINEMA library. Press 0 twice to watch or record is fast and easy! To erase the last letter, select DEL (delete) or select CLR (clear) to...
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Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that were nominated for . You can select "Autorecord" to record or you select a Person (i.e. In addition, "Awards" lists the titles of all programs matching the ... or TV Shows spanning their upcoming programs displays. Actor, Director or Producer) A list of the Person you searched for , or won, an award. 34 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to highlight and select individual programs to record all the person's movies or shows that matches your Person, it...
Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that were nominated for . You can select "Autorecord" to record or you select a Person (i.e. In addition, "Awards" lists the titles of all programs matching the ... or TV Shows spanning their upcoming programs displays. Actor, Director or Producer) A list of the Person you searched for , or won, an award. 34 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You'll have the option to highlight and select individual programs to record all the person's movies or shows that matches your Person, it...
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...connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. If you ...select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen....the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
...connected to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). for additional videos from the user and "Flag Video" to "Play" the video, or select "Related Videos" for inappropriate content. If you ...select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. These videos are streamed to Network your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". You may use Parental Controls to limit access to the Info screen....the Internet, see Appendix 2, How to your HD DVR or visit directv.com/getconnected. 36 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
Highlight a previous search from the list and press SELECT. 38 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE 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 25 most recent searches in alphabetical order. Highlight and select "Recent Searches" at the bottom of the keypad. Your receiver displays your search (and avoid extra typing). Press MENU on your remote and select "Smart Search".
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... and select an individual program to record or select "Autorecord" to narrow, select "All". Autorecords are persistent. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that channel will display. A list of program titles will display. A list of programs scheduled on that matches your Person, it will automatically be given the... include actors, actresses and directors. After you select a name, you don't want to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
... and select an individual program to record or select "Autorecord" to narrow, select "All". Autorecords are persistent. Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the Guide that channel will display. A list of program titles will display. A list of programs scheduled on that matches your Person, it will automatically be given the... include actors, actresses and directors. After you select a name, you don't want to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... what, and requires a passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The system default is "unlocked" for the whole family. On High-Definition DVRs you want them for all categories. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav...
... what, and requires a passcode to keep limitations where you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", then "Parental Controls". 42 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The system default is "unlocked" for the whole family. On High-Definition DVRs you want them for all categories. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav...
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... locked, a message appears if you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode, call...
... locked, a message appears if you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is a separate tab for Movies, TV and Other. 44 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Note: If you can also unlock Parental Control by pressing INFO while watching TV. Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode, call...