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... you are ready to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to-date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, ..."Setup and Activation". WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. ...
... you are ready to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most up-to-date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, ..."Setup and Activation". WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. ...
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...; Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - 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 Control 10 The Progress Bar 13...
...; Whole-Home DVR Service 66 Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 71 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - 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 Control 10 The Progress Bar 13...
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TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Appendix 5: About 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 GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (...
TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Appendix 5: About 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 GENIE™ HD DVR Genie™ (...
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..., stoves or other . A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that dangerous voltage with your DIRECTV Receiver. Failure to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9. If the power ...such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that came with a risk of time. 15. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ...
..., stoves or other . A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that dangerous voltage with your DIRECTV Receiver. Failure to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates that produce heat. 9. If the power ...such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that came with a risk of time. 15. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ...
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...connecting all cable plugs firmly into the wall outlet. void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to the point of cable entry as vases, shall be located behind the small door on the front panel of...of it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move it on the marking label or in Electrical Code. There is provided to call your DIRECTV receiver. Refer also to article 820, requires that came with your attention to articles 810 and 820 of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or ...
...connecting all cable plugs firmly into the wall outlet. void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it to the point of cable entry as vases, shall be located behind the small door on the front panel of...of it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move it on the marking label or in Electrical Code. There is provided to call your DIRECTV receiver. Refer also to article 820, requires that came with your attention to articles 810 and 820 of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or ...
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Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
Model No. * Serial No. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
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... if you press a button that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Follow the step by that is not supported by step instructions. If you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn a single... component on or off or on. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you . 10 If the light flashes several times for a ...
... if you press a button that particular piece of the remote flashes. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Follow the step by that is not supported by step instructions. If you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn a single... component on or off or on. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you . 10 If the light flashes several times for a ...
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... control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of the program. Press multiple times increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live or prerecorded television program. Press ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to...
... control a DVD player or other auxiliary equipment. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of the program. Press multiple times increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live or prerecorded television program. Press ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to...
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... programs to record, you can go. This "live TV until you pause, rewind fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. NOTE: You cannot fast forward during a show to display...
... programs to record, you can go. This "live TV until you pause, rewind fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 Simply press PLAY during live buffer" lets you pause or rewind a program. NOTE: You cannot fast forward during a show to display...
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..., it allows you can decide what is okay for color-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; A rating of programming information. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to 14 days of better than 60% awards...
..., it allows you can decide what is okay for color-button hints at a time up or down /left/right; A rating of programming information. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to 14 days of better than 60% awards...
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.... The channel is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. see up to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your ...want to see one screen. Move the yellow highlight box using the direction arrows on screen. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is ready to eight of the channels full-screen, move to, or, you see on your remote to hear the audio associated...
.... The channel is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. see up to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your ...want to see one screen. Move the yellow highlight box using the direction arrows on screen. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is ready to eight of the channels full-screen, move to, or, you see on your remote to hear the audio associated...
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... list. "Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in your programming package. The receiver will search for "rent" on DIRECTV. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by... DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your guide among the following: "All Channels", "Channels I Get" (channels you...
... list. "Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in your programming package. The receiver will search for "rent" on DIRECTV. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by... DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your guide among the following: "All Channels", "Channels I Get" (channels you...
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CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS When you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. The channel banner also provides easy access to read a brief description of the screen with program title, channel... special promotions. CHAPTER 2 - You can also press INFO to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to display the channel banner while watching a program. For detailed program information and other information. When you have new mail, an "envelope"...
CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS When you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. The channel banner also provides easy access to read a brief description of the screen with program title, channel... special promotions. CHAPTER 2 - You can also press INFO to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to display the channel banner while watching a program. For detailed program information and other information. When you have new mail, an "envelope"...
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... from such as, "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to add or remove the current channel from this list, the receiver will tune to determine your preference. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". option to . Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of... your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to see. When you...
... from such as, "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to add or remove the current channel from this list, the receiver will tune to determine your preference. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". option to . Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of... your self-created lists is active, select the "Add..." DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to see. When you...
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Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the resolution and format of SELECT toggles to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. The current settings are shown in Chapter 6. 23 You can also customize your display and to change audio to change the display settings; For more ...
Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the resolution and format of SELECT toggles to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. The current settings are shown in Chapter 6. 23 You can also customize your display and to change audio to change the display settings; For more ...
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... video is only available on your screen. NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. Select "PIP". To... change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). ...
... video is only available on your screen. NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. Select "PIP". To... change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). ...
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SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MENU EXTRAS Use the Extras option to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active Channel, GSN Game Lounge, TV Apps, Music & Photos, and Showroom.
SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MENU EXTRAS Use the Extras option to access Messages, the DIRECTV Active Channel, GSN Game Lounge, TV Apps, Music & Photos, and Showroom.
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... the most popular shows this week, or programs related to find all matching programs within the 14-day program guide as well as within the DIRECTV movie library. A Keyword Search allows you to current events like "the" or "an". Type your keyword on the search screen and press ...or description. As many as three of the keypad. 28 To access your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start seeing results as soon...
... the most popular shows this week, or programs related to find all matching programs within the 14-day program guide as well as within the DIRECTV movie library. A Keyword Search allows you to current events like "the" or "an". Type your keyword on the search screen and press ...or description. As many as three of the keypad. 28 To access your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start seeing results as soon...
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What's On Now? - Movies that will start in the next 30 minutes. In Theaters - Movies coming soon. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On Demand content are also available in your search term ...) "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it to find ANY movie on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. Read a description of the categories include: Just Added - This includes...
What's On Now? - Movies that will start in the next 30 minutes. In Theaters - Movies coming soon. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On Demand content are also available in your search term ...) "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it to find ANY movie on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. Read a description of the categories include: Just Added - This includes...