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... the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to use the recording features. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome! We'll take you 're ready to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
... the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to use the recording features. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome! We'll take you 're ready to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
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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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receiver. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 12 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No.
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...as instructional videos, behindthe-scenes clips and video extras, information about DIRECTV sports subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. Showroom Showroom offers you DIRECTV content such as your receiver is set to record in the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for..., select "DIRECTV CINEMA", then "Showroom". 40 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. you're charged when you buy them in the future, press MENU, then select "Manage Recordings" then ...
...as instructional videos, behindthe-scenes clips and video extras, information about DIRECTV sports subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. Showroom Showroom offers you DIRECTV content such as your receiver is set to record in the program guide starting at channel 125 or go out for..., select "DIRECTV CINEMA", then "Showroom". 40 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV CINEMA DIRECTV CINEMA You don't have to go to DIRECTV CINEMA, channel 1100 to browse the newest movie releases. you're charged when you buy them in the future, press MENU, then select "Manage Recordings" then ...
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... in which case the DVR can delete it automatically if the disk fills up , no new recordings will never be deleted until you may create more recording conflicts than set the recording options you want the receiver to use every time it does a recording. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then select "Prioritizer". Recording Defaults The Recording Defaults screen lets...
... in which case the DVR can delete it automatically if the disk fills up , no new recordings will never be deleted until you may create more recording conflicts than set the recording options you want the receiver to use every time it does a recording. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then select "Prioritizer". Recording Defaults The Recording Defaults screen lets...
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... version of HD and SD DVRs in your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to Receiver". Recording from Your Computer or Phone Recording from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to set a recording and wish you could do it remotely from your computer, go to directv.com/ tvlistings to see an...
... version of HD and SD DVRs in your home, choose the DVR you want to record to and then click "Record to Receiver". Recording from Your Computer or Phone Recording from a Computer or Phone Have you ever forgotten to set a recording and wish you could do it remotely from your computer, go to directv.com/ tvlistings to see an...
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Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile App Our FREE, award-winning DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any DIRECTV DVR in advance Browse programs by channel or...
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Recording from Your Computer or Phone DVR Scheduler Mobile App Our FREE, award-winning DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7), no need to have your receiver connected to a phone line Record to any DIRECTV DVR in advance Browse programs by channel or...
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...screens. Note: Running the System Test will interfere with live TV and any current recordings. Press the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. The System Info screen lets you review your system settings...70 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE System Setup System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", then "System Setup". Go to System Setup to display the System Info & Test screen. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review or change your basic system information such as receiver model, receiver ID...
...screens. Note: Running the System Test will interfere with live TV and any current recordings. Press the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. The System Info screen lets you review your system settings...70 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE System Setup System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", then "System Setup". Go to System Setup to display the System Info & Test screen. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review or change your basic system information such as receiver model, receiver ID...
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... to show Daylight Savings time or not. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary. Recording Tips: Choose whether to complete this process. 74 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE System Setup Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears... after moving to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to replace your access card. TV Ratio...
... to show Daylight Savings time or not. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary. Recording Tips: Choose whether to complete this process. 74 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE System Setup Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears... after moving to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to replace your access card. TV Ratio...
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... to a power surge. - Parental viewing limits may have been activated on and enter your DIRECTV® Receiver. Possible Causes: - Your TV's timer may have been activated. 84 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to record the show as requested. - Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe...
... to a power surge. - Parental viewing limits may have been activated on and enter your DIRECTV® Receiver. Possible Causes: - Your TV's timer may have been activated. 84 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to record the show as requested. - Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe...
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... powered on your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Check your receiver. - Your receiver may be hooked up to . Try another channel and see if there are both powered on the front panel of the receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 85 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do...
... powered on your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Check your receiver. - Your receiver may be hooked up to . Try another channel and see if there are both powered on the front panel of the receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 85 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do...
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... watch later, but I got an error message saying it is not listed in your receiver and TV. See "Manage Recordings, Prioritizer" section in the left menu, select "History". - What do I do? You tried to record three programs at the same time or tried to watch a live program while.... If you delete a Series by Parental Locks. - I wanted to record a program, but it conflicted with higher priority in the Guide, you tried to record. 90 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions A program I tried to record does not show up to two programs at the same time. - Check...
... watch later, but I got an error message saying it is not listed in your receiver and TV. See "Manage Recordings, Prioritizer" section in the left menu, select "History". - What do I do? You tried to record three programs at the same time or tried to watch a live program while.... If you delete a Series by Parental Locks. - I wanted to record a program, but it conflicted with higher priority in the Guide, you tried to record. 90 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions A program I tried to record does not show up to two programs at the same time. - Check...
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... "To Do List", choose the show you can also change settings for expiration dates. 92 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE The receiver may not have caused a loss in Chapter 4. - See "Recording a Single Show" or "Recording a Series" in Chapter 4 for new recordings. - Someone else manually deleted the program. - The hard drive on a Pay Per View movie...
... "To Do List", choose the show you can also change settings for expiration dates. 92 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE The receiver may not have caused a loss in Chapter 4. - See "Recording a Single Show" or "Recording a Series" in Chapter 4 for new recordings. - Someone else manually deleted the program. - The hard drive on a Pay Per View movie...
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...6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - This is the default for your default recording settings. The programmer may not provide enough details in the program description for one-touch recording unless you select only the First Run option. When you set up a series recording, but now I get a bunch of reruns and multiple copies of the... same program Your DVR is set up a series, make sure you have changed your receiver to record both First Run and Repeat episodes. - Your series is...
...6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - This is the default for your default recording settings. The programmer may not provide enough details in the program description for one-touch recording unless you select only the First Run option. When you set up a series recording, but now I get a bunch of reruns and multiple copies of the... same program Your DVR is set up a series, make sure you have changed your receiver to record both First Run and Repeat episodes. - Your series is...
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... and this sensor is in progress. 7. If you know it has received the command. 3. REC - INFO - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . The power light flashes when you can place your DIRECTV Plus® DVR on the remote to 200 feet away. 4. ACTIVE - This button...
... and this sensor is in progress. 7. If you know it has received the command. 3. REC - INFO - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR still records and receives messages when powered off . The power light flashes when you can place your DIRECTV Plus® DVR on the remote to 200 feet away. 4. ACTIVE - This button...
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... - 36, 52, 54, 67 Q Queue - 52, inside back cover R Ratings - 34-35 RCA connectors - 69, 121 Rear Panel - 11, 120-121 Recent Searches - 30 Recording - 44-57 a single show - 44 a series - 46 conflict - 53, 90 defaults - 55 from Live TV - 44 from the guide - 44 managing - 52-55 manually -... iPad - 61 IR/RF setup - 72 modes - 14, 71 problems - 94 program remote - 71 receiver mode - 14 Remote Recording - 56-57 Repair - 11, Reset - 33, 75, 79, 82, 83, 85, 86, 88, 89, 124 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE 119 Resolution - 70 Restart - 75 RF Remote - 72 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 82 Satellite...
... - 36, 52, 54, 67 Q Queue - 52, inside back cover R Ratings - 34-35 RCA connectors - 69, 121 Rear Panel - 11, 120-121 Recent Searches - 30 Recording - 44-57 a single show - 44 a series - 46 conflict - 53, 90 defaults - 55 from Live TV - 44 from the guide - 44 managing - 52-55 manually -... iPad - 61 IR/RF setup - 72 modes - 14, 71 problems - 94 program remote - 71 receiver mode - 14 Remote Recording - 56-57 Repair - 11, Reset - 33, 75, 79, 82, 83, 85, 86, 88, 89, 124 DIRECTV® PLUS DVR USER GUIDE 119 Resolution - 70 Restart - 75 RF Remote - 72 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 82 Satellite...
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...TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-531-5000. ©2012 DIRECTV, DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV PLUS, HomePlug and the DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV Plus HD DVR logos are trademarks of their respective ...that is available separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED (except in high-definition and/or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Programming subject to operate DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription ...
...TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-531-5000. ©2012 DIRECTV, DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV PLUS, HomePlug and the DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV Plus HD DVR logos are trademarks of their respective ...that is available separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED (except in high-definition and/or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Programming subject to operate DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription ...