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... caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. If... Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of time. 14) Refer all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for long periods of the equipment.
... caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. If... Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of time. 14) Refer all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for long periods of the equipment.
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... playing from that point. Press up to four times to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Hold down REPLAY jumps to record a series. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME...
... playing from that point. Press up to four times to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. Press up to four times to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Hold down REPLAY jumps to record a series. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME...
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... saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time on either channel you haven't changed channels since the... program started. Simply press PLAY during live buffer. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes...
... saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you pause, rewind, fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar 18 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If you start watching a program late, even if it is in time on either channel you haven't changed channels since the... program started. Simply press PLAY during live buffer. Standard-Definition DVRs If you change channels, you lose what is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes...
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CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19 CHAPTER 2 -
CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 20 Mini-Guide 23 Filtering the Guide 23 Guide Options 24 CHANNEL BANNER 25 TV OPTIONS 26 MENU 30 SMART SEARCH (High-Definition DVRs 32 SEARCH FOR SHOWS (Standard-Definition DVRs 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 42 FAVORITE CHANNELS 48 19 CHAPTER 2 -
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... Controls. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. When you for quick access to see your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail"... to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you of the program. DIRECTV sends messages to display the TV Options menu. Info ...
... Controls. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. When you for quick access to see your messages. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "TVmail"... to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you of the program. DIRECTV sends messages to display the TV Options menu. Info ...
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When you watch most often. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your self-created lists ... channels you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that list. If one of previous channels you've watched (up to 5). On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "Change favorites list". This is active, select the "Add..." TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists...
When you watch most often. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your self-created lists ... channels you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that list. If one of previous channels you've watched (up to 5). On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "Change favorites list". This is active, select the "Add..." TV Options 2 3 4 5 6 Favorite Channel Lists...
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... Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your display, and to change the display settings. You can also customize your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text.
... Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your display, and to change the display settings. You can also customize your receiver. On Standard-Definition DVRs, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text.
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...; DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu My Playlist Displays the shows you to watch or record. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no ...extra charge. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to access key system features. Press MENU on connecting your high-speed ...
...; DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD DVR Menu DIRECTV Plus® DVR Menu My Playlist Displays the shows you to watch or record. Smart Search Just start typing and we'll instantly find movies, shows, people, sports, etc... On Standard-Definition DVRs this feature is called "Search for no ...extra charge. CINEMAplus High-Definition DVRs Connect your DVR to your DIRECTV HD DVR to access key system features. Press MENU on connecting your high-speed ...
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...for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Just the first few letters will usually get rid of your remote, select "Search for program info and recording and other options. DIRECTV CINEMA titles ...39 5 6 7 8 This powerful tool finds all movie and show titles matching your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. Each time you close enough. Search by highlighting the letter you make a mistake. CHAPTER 2 - Highlight a title and press SELECT...
...for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Just the first few letters will usually get rid of your remote, select "Search for program info and recording and other options. DIRECTV CINEMA titles ...39 5 6 7 8 This powerful tool finds all movie and show titles matching your criterion within the 14-day program guide as well as the DIRECTV CINEMA library. Each time you close enough. Search by highlighting the letter you make a mistake. CHAPTER 2 - Highlight a title and press SELECT...
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...desired channel from the list. Search by "Person" Use the onscreen keypad to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the first 3-4 characters of names which include actors, actresses and directors. ... and select an individual program to record or select "Autorecord" to type in the Guide that channel will display. Search for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search by "Channel" Use the onscreen keypad to find Bloomberg. You'll see a list of person's last name.
...desired channel from the list. Search by "Person" Use the onscreen keypad to record all programs for program info and recording and other options. 40 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Therefore, any time a program becomes available in the first 3-4 characters of names which include actors, actresses and directors. ... and select an individual program to record or select "Autorecord" to type in the Guide that channel will display. Search for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search by "Channel" Use the onscreen keypad to find Bloomberg. You'll see a list of person's last name.
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Select a category to update or reuse a search you used previously. Channels & Program Info 41 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Search for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search by "Keyword" A keyword search is an in your keyword and select "Continue". The more specific you don't want to narrow your results ...
Select a category to update or reuse a search you used previously. Channels & Program Info 41 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Search for Shows (Standard-Definition DVRs) Search by "Keyword" A keyword search is an in your keyword and select "Continue". The more specific you don't want to narrow your results ...
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...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 To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your account number. Various options for Movies, TV... and Other (unrated) shows. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your passcode. On High-Definition DVRs...
...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 To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your account number. Various options for Movies, TV... and Other (unrated) shows. On Standard-Definition Receivers, select "Ratings" and then highlight the desired tab using the GREEN and RED buttons on your passcode. On High-Definition DVRs...
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...channel list and select those you wish to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show Adult". Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. You can also key in the program guide, Manage Recordings screens, and when .... Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to block.
...channel list and select those you wish to toggle between "Hide Adult" and "Show Adult". Select "Adult Channels" (or "Adult Ch's" on Standard-Definition Receivers). Channel Blocks Prevent children from viewing pre-selected channels. You can also key in the program guide, Manage Recordings screens, and when .... Parental Controls Adult Channels Hide adult channels in channel numbers or use "Block All" or "Allow All" to save time. 46 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Select "Channel Blocks" (or "Chan Blocks" on StandardDefinition Receivers), then highlight and select the box to block.
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... watching is allowed in your remote. Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your household. Select "Spending Limits" (or "Spending" on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on...
... watching is allowed in your remote. Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your household. Select "Spending Limits" (or "Spending" on Standard-Definition Receivers), then select the start times and durations for viewing. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on...
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... a second time on the remote, then select "More Info" and "Recording" from the onscreen choices to record in the future, you want to change . On a Standard-Definition DVR, the options are watching while recording and you think your show is an easy way to "Keep Recording," "Change Recording Options, or "Stop...
... a second time on the remote, then select "More Info" and "Recording" from the onscreen choices to record in the future, you want to change . On a Standard-Definition DVR, the options are watching while recording and you think your show is an easy way to "Keep Recording," "Change Recording Options, or "Stop...
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... of it . Changing a Record Option If you are currently watching a series show you are "Cancel This," "Cancel All" and "Don't Cancel." 62 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, the options are currently watching is a series and not a single recording. Recording a Series Recording a Series From Live TV If the show...
... of it . Changing a Record Option If you are currently watching a series show you are "Cancel This," "Cancel All" and "Don't Cancel." 62 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition DVRs, the options are currently watching is a series and not a single recording. Recording a Series Recording a Series From Live TV If the show...
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... button to the bottom of all the series you want , then select "Series Options" (or Rec. There are a couple of color key short cuts on Standard-Definition DVRs) displays a prioritized list of the list in one press. Recordings 69 Select the series you set up series recordings, the most recent series...
... button to the bottom of all the series you want , then select "Series Options" (or Rec. There are a couple of color key short cuts on Standard-Definition DVRs) displays a prioritized list of the list in one press. Recordings 69 Select the series you set up series recordings, the most recent series...
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... now read "Turn off Notices." To see your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Highlight and select a name to display onscreen call notices as follows: Press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "Turn... On Notices." On Standard-Definition Receivers, set up your receiver to delete that listing from your receiver must subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your...
... now read "Turn off Notices." To see your Call Log, select "TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 76 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Highlight and select a name to display onscreen call notices as follows: Press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "Turn... On Notices." On Standard-Definition Receivers, set up your receiver to delete that listing from your receiver must subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your...
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...". This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE For Standard-Definition DVRs, select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off. No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD...
...". This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 98 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE For Standard-Definition DVRs, select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off. No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD...
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... covered in "HDTV" later in this chapter. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on HD Receivers and is also available on Standard-Definition Receivers) to set the "aspect ratio" of your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size ...and color for the display of captions. Most Standard-Definition TVs are 16:9. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Settings 99 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition ...
... covered in "HDTV" later in this chapter. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on HD Receivers and is also available on Standard-Definition Receivers) to set the "aspect ratio" of your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size ...and color for the display of captions. Most Standard-Definition TVs are 16:9. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Settings 99 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition ...