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...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 Control 10 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS Recording a Single Show... 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL 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...
...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 Control 10 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS Recording a Single Show... 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL 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...
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... cover (or back). • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Do not place vases or other risks. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to prevent damage from the power supply is rated at different temperatures,...Failure to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to the WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire ...
... cover (or back). • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Do not place vases or other risks. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to prevent damage from the power supply is rated at different temperatures,...Failure to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to the WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire ...
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USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9 CHAPTER 1 -
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9 CHAPTER 1 -
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...TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select "Settings & Help", "Settings", then "Remote Control". If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for just one press, it off together...to control and then use the POWER button to turn a single component on . The mode switch must always be replaced. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of ...
...TV or other audio-visual equipment, press MENU, select "Settings & Help", "Settings", then "Remote Control". If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off or on or off (for just one press, it off together...to control and then use the POWER button to turn a single component on . The mode switch must always be replaced. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of ...
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... RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE buttons on which menu screen you which color button to live TV. Press EXIT to get out of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can move back to see several examples in...look in the middle of particular screens for hints that tell you are navigation and destination keys. Press the GUIDE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION AND DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in the bottom-left of the...
... RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE buttons on which menu screen you which color button to live TV. Press EXIT to get out of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can move back to see several examples in...look in the middle of particular screens for hints that tell you are navigation and destination keys. Press the GUIDE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION AND DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in the bottom-left of the...
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... ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to the previous 15-minute to continue to normal play . Pressing PLAY returns to the end of 30 seconds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. REW / JUMP TO TICKMARK ...recorded or live -stored Press up to four times to normal 12 play . Hold down rewinding to go to rewind at increasing speeds. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary ...
... ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to the previous 15-minute to continue to normal play . Pressing PLAY returns to the end of 30 seconds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. REW / JUMP TO TICKMARK ...recorded or live -stored Press up to four times to normal 12 play . Hold down rewinding to go to rewind at increasing speeds. YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press twice to control a DVD player or other auxiliary ...
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USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The current time shows where you are viewing. THE PROGRESS BAR 13 CHAPTER 1 - The right end of the green bar shows how far back ...
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The current time shows where you are viewing. THE PROGRESS BAR 13 CHAPTER 1 - The right end of the green bar shows how far back ...
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...each channel. Move the yellow highlight box using the direction arrows on your remote to hear the audio associated with a qualifying programming package see one screen. Press the ACTIVE button on your regular channels; DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels ...more information, visit directv.com/3D. When accessing these channels, you see the program guide. For a list of 3D programs will have to wait a few seconds for ESPN 3D. These channels are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21...
...each channel. Move the yellow highlight box using the direction arrows on your remote to hear the audio associated with a qualifying programming package see one screen. Press the ACTIVE button on your regular channels; DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels ...more information, visit directv.com/3D. When accessing these channels, you see the program guide. For a list of 3D programs will have to wait a few seconds for ESPN 3D. These channels are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21...
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... screen. While watching one program, press the INFO button on your remote. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on your remote. 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... options provided. 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). 24
... screen. While watching one program, press the INFO button on your remote. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on your remote. 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... options provided. 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). 24
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...MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - Use the ARROW keys to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". For additional information, see your available options. MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. See Chapter 3 "Search & Browse" for more information. SEARCH ...Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. The DIRECTV Menu is your hub for access to programs/channels you watch frequently, as well as recommended programs based on your remote to highlight a title you are interested in, then press SELECT for...
...MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - Use the ARROW keys to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". For additional information, see your available options. MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. See Chapter 3 "Search & Browse" for more information. SEARCH ...Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. The DIRECTV Menu is your hub for access to programs/channels you watch frequently, as well as recommended programs based on your remote to highlight a title you are interested in, then press SELECT for...
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... onscreen keypad, or use your favorite sports team as you start typing. Whether you can edit or repeat previous searches. As many as within the DIRECTV movie library. You'll be given the option to select a category to narrow your results faster. You can select individual programs or you 're looking... shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to find all shows with a specific word in its title or description. To access your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options.
... onscreen keypad, or use your favorite sports team as you start typing. Whether you can edit or repeat previous searches. As many as within the DIRECTV movie library. You'll be given the option to select a category to narrow your results faster. You can select individual programs or you 're looking... shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to find all shows with a specific word in its title or description. To access your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options.
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... search for a description of the video and other options. A list of YouTube videos matching your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". 2. Search results appear on your remote to "triple tap" the words. 3. Select the item labeled "YouTube". 4. Enter your search term...highlighting a title and pressing SELECT. SEARCH & BROWSE Press MENU on your search term will display. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you aren't connected, learn how to get connected at the bottom of the results list. Otherwise...
... search for a description of the video and other options. A list of YouTube videos matching your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". 2. Search results appear on your remote to "triple tap" the words. 3. Select the item labeled "YouTube". 4. Enter your search term...highlighting a title and pressing SELECT. SEARCH & BROWSE Press MENU on your search term will display. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you aren't connected, learn how to get connected at the bottom of the results list. Otherwise...
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...Down buttons. Select a category and browse the titles using the number keys on your remote like a cell phone. 30 Alternatively, you can search for a movie by typing in the program guide starting at channel 125. 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 using the arrow keys on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. New titles available every week. In Theaters - Read a...
...Down buttons. Select a category and browse the titles using the number keys on your remote like a cell phone. 30 Alternatively, you can search for a movie by typing in the program guide starting at channel 125. 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 using the arrow keys on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. New titles available every week. In Theaters - Read a...
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... 4 for purchase as well as thousands of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). NOTE: In order to download programs to your remote to your purchase. Otherwise, order on directv.com. Select the movie, select the "Play" option, then follow the onscreen instructions. Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "Cancel PPV...
... 4 for purchase as well as thousands of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable). NOTE: In order to download programs to your remote to your purchase. Otherwise, order on directv.com. Select the movie, select the "Play" option, then follow the onscreen instructions. Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "Cancel PPV...
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...record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. All movie requests are stored in your Playlist. 32 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can still record from both "All Movies" and...record from "All Movies". The homepage is available to watch in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. For Pay Per View and On Demand programs, an orange "Q" next to the Internet you can prioritize your remote. RECORDING FROM "ALL MOVIES" OR "ON DEMAND" When your favorite programmer's home ...
...record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. All movie requests are stored in your Playlist. 32 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can still record from both "All Movies" and...record from "All Movies". The homepage is available to watch in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. For Pay Per View and On Demand programs, an orange "Q" next to the Internet you can prioritize your remote. RECORDING FROM "ALL MOVIES" OR "ON DEMAND" When your favorite programmer's home ...
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...message with the price of the movie will display, asking if you're sure you want to watch a movie, press the LIST button on your remote. This ensures the movie will move from your Playlist, highlight the title and press the RED button on your disk and not allow new programs... to access the Playlist. You can also change the default limit by the receiver as your remote and selecting "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". To keep a movie, highlight the title and press the BLUE button on your disk drive ...
...message with the price of the movie will display, asking if you're sure you want to watch a movie, press the LIST button on your remote. This ensures the movie will move from your Playlist, highlight the title and press the RED button on your disk and not allow new programs... to access the Playlist. You can also change the default limit by the receiver as your remote and selecting "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". To keep a movie, highlight the title and press the BLUE button on your disk drive ...
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...If a movie is currently downloading, it . Movies scheduled, but waiting to record/download, are displayed in the order they were scheduled. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW When your receiver IS connected to the Internet: You can..., asking if you're sure you want to watch a movie, highlight the title and press PLAY button on your remote. 34 If it's a pay title, a confirmation message with the price of your remote. An orange "R" icon next to the title indicates it's scheduled to display the Playlist. To record a program, ...
...If a movie is currently downloading, it . Movies scheduled, but waiting to record/download, are displayed in the order they were scheduled. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW When your receiver IS connected to the Internet: You can..., asking if you're sure you want to watch a movie, highlight the title and press PLAY button on your remote. 34 If it's a pay title, a confirmation message with the price of your remote. An orange "R" icon next to the title indicates it's scheduled to display the Playlist. To record a program, ...
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... change the default limit by pressing MENU on current offerings.) Ordering PPV events works the same way as ordering DIRECTV On Demand movies from the Queue to receive more are stored in your remote and selecting "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". CHAPTER 3 - Watch or delete one of 5 movies that will...
... change the default limit by pressing MENU on current offerings.) Ordering PPV events works the same way as ordering DIRECTV On Demand movies from the Queue to receive more are stored in your remote and selecting "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". CHAPTER 3 - Watch or delete one of 5 movies that will...
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..." and choose whichever option or options you want to change. STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a second time on the remote, then select "More Info" and "Recording" from the onscreen choices to see the recording options for that show. RECORDING A SINGLE SHOW CHAPTER 4 - Once there you...
..." and choose whichever option or options you want to change. STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a second time on the remote, then select "More Info" and "Recording" from the onscreen choices to see the recording options for that show. RECORDING A SINGLE SHOW CHAPTER 4 - Once there you...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SERIES FROM LIVE TV If the show and need to extend the recording time or change a record option, press INFO and select "Series Options". STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a third time on the remote, select "More Info" and then...
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SERIES FROM LIVE TV If the show and need to extend the recording time or change a record option, press INFO and select "Series Options". STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a third time on the remote, select "More Info" and then...