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... office movies from what is shown here. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or go to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. •...
... office movies from what is shown here. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or go to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. •...
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...76 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 Parental Controls 85 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 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... FEATURES CHAPTER 2 - 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 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 -
...76 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 Parental Controls 85 4 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 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... FEATURES CHAPTER 2 - 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 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 -
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Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections ... 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 - GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections ... 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
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CHAPTER 3 - SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE Search Features 28 Smart Search 28 YouTube Search 29 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 All Movies 30 On Demand 31 Recording From "All Movies" or "On Demand 32 Pay Per View Events 35 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TV Shows 36 New Genie Recommends Feature 36 27
CHAPTER 3 - SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE Search Features 28 Smart Search 28 YouTube Search 29 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 All Movies 30 On Demand 31 Recording From "All Movies" or "On Demand 32 Pay Per View Events 35 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TV Shows 36 New Genie Recommends Feature 36 27
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... shows from the beginning, even if you tune in late To start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over how, ...popular Lets you can watch instantly, as well as to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via the My DIRECTV screen, or select "Search & Browse", then "TV Shows", then "'Genie Settings". 36 Go to TV Shows to find programs you easily convert any show...
... shows from the beginning, even if you tune in late To start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over how, ...popular Lets you can watch instantly, as well as to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via the My DIRECTV screen, or select "Search & Browse", then "TV Shows", then "'Genie Settings". 36 Go to TV Shows to find programs you easily convert any show...
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SEARCH & BROWSE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS *NOTE: TV Shows and the Genie Recommends feature are only available on the Genie (Adv Whole Home) HD DVR (model HR34, HR44 and above) and Genie Clients (model C31 and above). †NOTE: The DIRECTV start-from-the beginning feature can only be used if the tuner was pre-set to your show's channel, or someone else in a Genie-networked household was watching the show from the start. 37 CHAPTER 3 -
SEARCH & BROWSE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS *NOTE: TV Shows and the Genie Recommends feature are only available on the Genie (Adv Whole Home) HD DVR (model HR34, HR44 and above) and Genie Clients (model C31 and above). †NOTE: The DIRECTV start-from-the beginning feature can only be used if the tuner was pre-set to your show's channel, or someone else in a Genie-networked household was watching the show from the start. 37 CHAPTER 3 -
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EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 5 - CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Extras 56 Messages 56 DIRECTV Active Channel 56 GSN Game Lounge 57 Music & Photos 58 Caller ID 60 Showroom 61 Pandora 61 YouTube 62 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 63 GameSearch 64 QuickTune 64 ScoreGuide 65 TV Apps 65 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 For Smartphones & Tablets 73 DIRECTV Everywhere 74 55
EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 5 - CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Extras 56 Messages 56 DIRECTV Active Channel 56 GSN Game Lounge 57 Music & Photos 58 Caller ID 60 Showroom 61 Pandora 61 YouTube 62 Special Features 63 DIRECTV® DoublePlay 63 GameSearch 64 QuickTune 64 ScoreGuide 65 TV Apps 65 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 For Smartphones & Tablets 73 DIRECTV Everywhere 74 55
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... Whole-Home) HD DVR. 71 connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of the HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can stream content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to three ... in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in three ways: 1. Genie enhances your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you watch the content of your current Whole-Home setup. The DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can serve your entire home, and provides you full HD ...
... Whole-Home) HD DVR. 71 connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of the HR44, HR34 and above ), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can stream content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to three ... in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in three ways: 1. Genie enhances your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you watch the content of your current Whole-Home setup. The DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can serve your entire home, and provides you full HD ...
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...200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 However, you can only schedule recordings for that are connected to and compatible with Adv Whole-Home and Whole-Home service, so ...you will not be able to record content to the Genie from any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that specific HD DVR). NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD...
...200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 However, you can only schedule recordings for that are connected to and compatible with Adv Whole-Home and Whole-Home service, so ...you will not be able to record content to the Genie from any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that specific HD DVR). NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD...
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...button behind the access card door on your remote for 4 hours. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you can use the Whole-Home settings to set or change the names of... are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. RESET The Reset screen lets you before the receiver goes into Standby mode when there is ON, a ...
...button behind the access card door on your remote for 4 hours. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you can use the Whole-Home settings to set or change the names of... are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. RESET The Reset screen lets you before the receiver goes into Standby mode when there is ON, a ...
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GENIE™ HD DVR Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Key Genie HD DVR Features 94 Key Genie Client Features 95 Share Programs Between Rooms 95 Genie as a Media Server 96 Connecting Clients 97 Special Features 98 Picture in Picture 98 Back Panel Example 99 93 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
GENIE™ HD DVR Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Key Genie HD DVR Features 94 Key Genie Client Features 95 Share Programs Between Rooms 95 Genie as a Media Server 96 Connecting Clients 97 Special Features 98 Picture in Picture 98 Back Panel Example 99 93 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
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...to watch the content of programming being recorded.) Watch two shows at once (Genie Clients required). 94 Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above ) or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home and ...Actual recording capacity varies based on type of your choice, on your family the flexibility to these models. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Genie HD DVR is only available on the TV connected directly to five programs simultaneously. It introduces a new...
...to watch the content of programming being recorded.) Watch two shows at once (Genie Clients required). 94 Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above ) or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home and ...Actual recording capacity varies based on type of your choice, on your family the flexibility to these models. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Genie HD DVR is only available on the TV connected directly to five programs simultaneously. It introduces a new...
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... you to stream recordings to four active rooms simultaneously (up to your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to the Genie from another connected HD DVR, HD Receiver or Client. 95 When connected to other HD ... record content to share content across your current Whole-Home setup. GENIE™ HD DVR SHARE PROGRAMS BETWEEN ROOMS Genie can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content that allows you will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are compatible with RVU...
... you to stream recordings to four active rooms simultaneously (up to your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to the Genie from another connected HD DVR, HD Receiver or Client. 95 When connected to other HD ... record content to share content across your current Whole-Home setup. GENIE™ HD DVR SHARE PROGRAMS BETWEEN ROOMS Genie can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content that allows you will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are compatible with RVU...
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... a recorded program does not require a tuner. Schedule, watch TV via your DIRECTV Genie network. You will need to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR GENIE AS A MEDIA SERVER You can use GENIE HD DVR as a media server. A tuner is used whenever you...
... a recorded program does not require a tuner. Schedule, watch TV via your DIRECTV Genie network. You will need to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR GENIE AS A MEDIA SERVER You can use GENIE HD DVR as a media server. A tuner is used whenever you...
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...up, activated, and functioning. The following settings are copied from a server or Client to another location or accepting the DIRECTV defaults. Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". To begin, connect, plug in and turn... on the Client. CHAPTER 7 - You may be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. these may add a new location, or replace a location. ...
...up, activated, and functioning. The following settings are copied from a server or Client to another location or accepting the DIRECTV defaults. Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". To begin, connect, plug in and turn... on the Client. CHAPTER 7 - You may be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. these may add a new location, or replace a location. ...
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... the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. Select "PIP". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. NOTE: Picture in ...Picture is only available on your remote. The larger video is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. While watching one program, press the INFO button on...
... the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. Select "PIP". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. NOTE: Picture in ...Picture is only available on your remote. The larger video is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. While watching one program, press the INFO button on...
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...features for Composite Video and RCA audio can be purchased separately. 3. Use this port. USB 2.0 Host (FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5. GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. Your... Genie Client comes with your SAT-IN connection. 2. If the power supply (power cord) becomes damaged or needs to be plugged...
...features for Composite Video and RCA audio can be purchased separately. 3. Use this port. USB 2.0 Host (FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 5. GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property damage. Your... Genie Client comes with your SAT-IN connection. 2. If the power supply (power cord) becomes damaged or needs to be plugged...
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... displayed the message "722 - REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. If the problems persist, try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. Running the System Test (at the end of the DIRECTV® HD DVR. If you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the receiver won't respond... to front panel button or remote control, you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Receiver for program guide information to complete this section) can be acquired.
... displayed the message "722 - REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. If the problems persist, try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. Running the System Test (at the end of the DIRECTV® HD DVR. If you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the receiver won't respond... to front panel button or remote control, you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Receiver for program guide information to complete this section) can be acquired.
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Back Panel Examples 1 23 APPENDIX 3: RECEIVER FRONT AND BACK PANELS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DIRECTV HD DVR 1 4 14 9 5 6 8 10 12 13 APPENDICES GENIE™ HD DVR 4 3 11 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 153
Back Panel Examples 1 23 APPENDIX 3: RECEIVER FRONT AND BACK PANELS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DIRECTV HD DVR 1 4 14 9 5 6 8 10 12 13 APPENDICES GENIE™ HD DVR 4 3 11 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 153
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...750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable). However, wireless connections may be easiest method if you have Whole-Home or Genie HD DVR service: Professionally Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit: Schedule a professional installation appointment at 1.800.531.5000. 155 APPENDICES Your house must run cables from...have Genie or Whole-Home DVR Service. You can be slower and somewhat less reliable than wired. APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on whether or not you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20...
...750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable). However, wireless connections may be easiest method if you have Whole-Home or Genie HD DVR service: Professionally Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit: Schedule a professional installation appointment at 1.800.531.5000. 155 APPENDICES Your house must run cables from...have Genie or Whole-Home DVR Service. You can be slower and somewhat less reliable than wired. APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on whether or not you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20...
