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...was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. You can also visit www.directv.com to manage your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from ...you are ready to start enjoying access to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most ...
...was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. You can also visit www.directv.com to manage your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from ...you are ready to start enjoying access to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 Online Manuals and Other Resources To view the most ...
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Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - 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... 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™ (Adv ...
Favorite Channels 90 Help 91 CHAPTER 7 - 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... 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™ (Adv ...
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For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. 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.
For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. 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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... popular shows on demand, press ACTIVE and select the "Weather" option. Depending on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. EXTRAS Use the Extras option to five cities by DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, then select "Extras", then "Active" to see your local...
... popular shows on demand, press ACTIVE and select the "Weather" option. Depending on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. EXTRAS Use the Extras option to five cities by DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, then select "Extras", then "Active" to see your local...
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... or less. You must be prompted to set the following Playlist sharing options: 67 Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. ...recommend using a name that you can change it 's location, such as "Location". We refer to assign its name. CHAPTER 5 - Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be at the receiver to this as , "Living Room". After you...
... or less. You must be prompted to set the following Playlist sharing options: 67 Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is activated on your account, press the LIST button on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. ...recommend using a name that you can change it 's location, such as "Location". We refer to assign its name. CHAPTER 5 - Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you'll be at the receiver to this as , "Living Room". After you...
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... DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can use your current Whole-Home setup. For example, if your Office, plus RVU-enabled TVs in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you full HD DVR functionality in a Whole-Home DVR setup - The Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and above . 2. As a standalone ...HD DVR - As a Genie server connected to three Clients)*. 3. CHAPTER 5 - You can stream content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to other devices, giving you don't need a separate DIRECTV...
... DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can use your current Whole-Home setup. For example, if your Office, plus RVU-enabled TVs in the Bedroom and Kids' Room, you full HD DVR functionality in a Whole-Home DVR setup - The Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and above . 2. As a standalone ...HD DVR - As a Genie server connected to three Clients)*. 3. CHAPTER 5 - You can stream content and features to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to other devices, giving you don't need a separate DIRECTV...
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...Preferences", "Video", "TV Ratio", "TV Resolution", "Captioning" or "Clock". These include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version, etc.... DISPLAY Select "Display" to display the ... during troubleshooting. Select "Run System Test" to review Appendix 5, "About High-Definition", which describes HD formats and resolutions. 76 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS Press MENU, select "Settings & Help", then "Settings" to review or change your basic...
...Preferences", "Video", "TV Ratio", "TV Resolution", "Captioning" or "Clock". These include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version, etc.... DISPLAY Select "Display" to display the ... during troubleshooting. Select "Run System Test" to review Appendix 5, "About High-Definition", which describes HD formats and resolutions. 76 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS Press MENU, select "Settings & Help", then "Settings" to review or change your basic...
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... 4, "How to the Internet. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. Additional equipment is required and sold separately. NETWORK SETUP Select "Network Setup" to set up and test the connection of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. 80 Not all TV programs deliver... Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS AUDIO Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to your preferred audio language, i.e....
... 4, "How to the Internet. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. Additional equipment is required and sold separately. NETWORK SETUP Select "Network Setup" to set up and test the connection of your DVR to Network Your HD DVR" for details. 80 Not all TV programs deliver... Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS AUDIO Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to your preferred audio language, i.e....
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... AV1, AV2 and TV settings, select "Program Remote" and then "Reset Remote". SETTINGS 81 CHAPTER 6 - IR/RF Setup Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. A letter R at the end of your DIRECTV Receiver. Program Remote Follow the step-by other A/V equipment, such as a DVD player or surround sound system. For...
... AV1, AV2 and TV settings, select "Program Remote" and then "Reset Remote". SETTINGS 81 CHAPTER 6 - IR/RF Setup Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. A letter R at the end of your DIRECTV Receiver. Program Remote Follow the step-by other A/V equipment, such as a DVD player or surround sound system. For...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS To change your remote method of the receiver, RF transmission lets you put your receiver inside a cabinet or behind solid doors and still be used by installers when your system is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. SATELLITE This ... can use it from Infrared (IR) signals to 200 feet away. However, you can be able to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. Advanced Setups Use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your remote to control 3 or more receivers in off -air (terrestrial) antenna connected ...
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS To change your remote method of the receiver, RF transmission lets you put your receiver inside a cabinet or behind solid doors and still be used by installers when your system is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. SATELLITE This ... can use it from Infrared (IR) signals to 200 feet away. However, you can be able to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. Advanced Setups Use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your remote to control 3 or more receivers in off -air (terrestrial) antenna connected ...
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...of the currently selected Favorites list is displayed in your list to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button...Help" then "Favorite Channels". You can also choose "Channels I Get" to see only those specific channels listed in live TV. Use your DIRECTV programming package. Press MENU on your list. You can create up to make active. From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your...
...of the currently selected Favorites list is displayed in your list to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button...Help" then "Favorite Channels". You can also choose "Channels I Get" to see only those specific channels listed in live TV. Use your DIRECTV programming package. Press MENU on your list. You can create up to make active. From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your...
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In a client-server setup - When connected to other HD receivers as the hub of a Whole-Home DVR network - GENIE... room. Pause and rewind live or recorded TV from any room. Access On Demand content, TV Apps and other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are compatible with RVU-enabled TVs or Genie Clients in the house. Genie... enhances your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to three Whole-Home Clients).* 2. However, you to ...
In a client-server setup - When connected to other HD receivers as the hub of a Whole-Home DVR network - GENIE... room. Pause and rewind live or recorded TV from any room. Access On Demand content, TV Apps and other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are compatible with RVU-enabled TVs or Genie Clients in the house. Genie... enhances your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured DIRECTV Receiver.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be configured two ways to three Whole-Home Clients).* 2. However, you to ...
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...Press MENU, select "Settings & Help", "Settings", "Info & Test", then "More System Info". Enter the channel number using the number pad on directv.com to use . Check the Satellite Dish Type shown on the remote, then press the YELLOW button and select "Change Favorites List", then "All ...Solution: To change your receiver information, go to see if it ? To refresh your Favorites List, press GUIDE on the System Setup screen to directv.com/reauthorize. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What to be refreshed. If not, select "Satellite" from Guide; Check...
...Press MENU, select "Settings & Help", "Settings", "Info & Test", then "More System Info". Enter the channel number using the number pad on directv.com to use . Check the Satellite Dish Type shown on the remote, then press the YELLOW button and select "Change Favorites List", then "All ...Solution: To change your receiver information, go to see if it ? To refresh your Favorites List, press GUIDE on the System Setup screen to directv.com/reauthorize. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What to be refreshed. If not, select "Satellite" from Guide; Check...
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..., approved and/or authorized, or repair of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV will be a local (not long distance) phone call to return your receipt or other than the country for installation or setup of : audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used for ...commercial or institutional purposes. Also keep your product. This may save you need to DIRECTV Customer Care. 123 Installation, performance of, or repair ...
..., approved and/or authorized, or repair of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV will be a local (not long distance) phone call to return your receipt or other than the country for installation or setup of : audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used for ...commercial or institutional purposes. Also keep your product. This may save you need to DIRECTV Customer Care. 123 Installation, performance of, or repair ...
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APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Guided Setup 140 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Your Phone Connection 141 Your Internet Connection 141 Connections For Auxiliary Equipment...to Other Equipment 150 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Professionaly Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit ........ 156 Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit - Wireless ...... 157 Wired 157 Wireless 159 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Screen Format & Resolution 162 ...
APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 140 Guided Setup 140 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 140 Appendix 2: Connections to TV & Equipment 141 Your Phone Connection 141 Your Internet Connection 141 Connections For Auxiliary Equipment...to Other Equipment 150 Appendix 3: Receiver Front and Back Panels 151 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD DVR 155 Professionaly Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit ........ 156 Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit - Wireless ...... 157 Wired 157 Wireless 159 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 162 Screen Format & Resolution 162 ...
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... Follow the onscreen instructions. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Use the Product Information page to : 1. Have on the access card itself. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND ACTIVATION GUIDED SETUP If your receiver was not professionally installed, or...reset your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. After these setup procedures are complete, all that 's right for you and subscribe to DIRECTV service. 140 The receiver ID is on a sticker behind the access card door on the front...
... Follow the onscreen instructions. Just follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Use the Product Information page to : 1. Have on the access card itself. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND ACTIVATION GUIDED SETUP If your receiver was not professionally installed, or...reset your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. 2. After these setup procedures are complete, all that 's right for you and subscribe to DIRECTV service. 140 The receiver ID is on a sticker behind the access card door on the front...
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...such as a surround sound system, DVD player or burner, or VCR, you have properly connected all the other cables. 142 Contact DIRECTV customer service for connecting your receiver and TV support; Failure to use the authorized power supply (power cord) may restrict viewing or ... damage. All A/V jacks and inputs are available from the following lists based on your setup. Pick a video and audio output from DIRECTV at the top of such equipment for additional information. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 2: CONNECTIONS TO TV & EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS FOR ...
...such as a surround sound system, DVD player or burner, or VCR, you have properly connected all the other cables. 142 Contact DIRECTV customer service for connecting your receiver and TV support; Failure to use the authorized power supply (power cord) may restrict viewing or ... damage. All A/V jacks and inputs are available from the following lists based on your setup. Pick a video and audio output from DIRECTV at the top of such equipment for additional information. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 2: CONNECTIONS TO TV & EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS FOR ...
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...GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR Step 2 - Select Done to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). If your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test Connection if you will get the option to choose ... To verify you are connected: Figure A Press MENU on your DIRECTV HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection, you have connected previously) Figure B Select Continue after successfully connecting to complete the setup process (See figure B). Choose Wired (See Figure C). Follow the...
...GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD DVR Step 2 - Select Done to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). If your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test Connection if you will get the option to choose ... To verify you are connected: Figure A Press MENU on your DIRECTV HD DVR does not immediately recognize the network connection, you have connected previously) Figure B Select Continue after successfully connecting to complete the setup process (See figure B). Choose Wired (See Figure C). Follow the...
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... the network connection, you have connected previously) Figure B Select Continue after successfully connecting to complete the setup process (See figure B). Choose Wireless (See Figure C). If your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test Connection if you will get the option to choose the connection method...
... the network connection, you have connected previously) Figure B Select Continue after successfully connecting to complete the setup process (See figure B). Choose Wireless (See Figure C). If your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test Connection if you will get the option to choose the connection method...
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..., 56, 58, 141 Mute - 111, 176 customize - 17, 23 Keep - 33, 41, 44, 46 My Playlist - 46, 115, 117, 118 customizing - 20 filtering - 19 guided setup - 140 Keyword Search - 28, 48 L N Navigation Buttons - 11 jump to a date & time - 19 options - 19 H HDMI - 99, 119, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, Language - 16...
..., 56, 58, 141 Mute - 111, 176 customize - 17, 23 Keep - 33, 41, 44, 46 My Playlist - 46, 115, 117, 118 customizing - 20 filtering - 19 guided setup - 140 Keyword Search - 28, 48 L N Navigation Buttons - 11 jump to a date & time - 19 options - 19 H HDMI - 99, 119, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, Language - 16...