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...; HD DVR and any Clients, you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Now that you are ready to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". Getting Connected If a professional installed your ...HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. We'll take you just added a surround...
...; HD DVR and any Clients, you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Now that you are ready to -date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". Getting Connected If a professional installed your ...HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. We'll take you just added a surround...
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... 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 Control 10 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14...
... 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 Control 10 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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...of the obsolete outlet. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with your DIRECTV Receiver. Unplug this unit. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that came with the apparatus. Do not block any heat sources such as ...precautions for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer all servicing to use this unit. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Read these instructions. 3....
...of the obsolete outlet. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with your DIRECTV Receiver. Unplug this unit. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that came with the apparatus. Do not block any heat sources such as ...precautions for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer all servicing to use this unit. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Read these instructions. 3....
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...cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. Use of the dish your DIRECTV® Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other vessels containing liquid on the front panel of your attention to articles 810 ...can result in this device which must be easily accessible. Attempted self-repair may also void your DIRECTV receiver. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be used . • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not remove cover (or back). • CAUTION: Electric Shock - There ...
...cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. Use of the dish your DIRECTV® Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other vessels containing liquid on the front panel of your attention to articles 810 ...can result in this device which must be easily accessible. Attempted self-repair may also void your DIRECTV receiver. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be used . • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not remove cover (or back). • CAUTION: Electric Shock - There ...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 Model No. * Serial No. 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. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 Model No. * Serial No. 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. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receiver.
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...; System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you . 10 If you ...want to control and then use the POWER button to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to turn a single component on or off or on...
...; System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the mode switch is not supported by step instructions. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you . 10 If you ...want to control and then use the POWER button to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is in the left-most position to turn a single component on or off or on...
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... in the Guide and live -stored Press up to four times to normal play. Jumps the program you to fastforward at video by frame. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF...
... in the Guide and live -stored Press up to four times to normal play. Jumps the program you to fastforward at video by frame. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored video. FFWD / JUMP TO TICKMARK REPLAY / JUMP TO BEGINNING OF...
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... set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you can go. 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...
... set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you can go. 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...
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..., directors, producers, etc. Additionally, it allows you can decide what is okay for a program. PROGRAM INFO Press INFO on any program to represent audience scores. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up or down /left/right;
..., directors, producers, etc. Additionally, it allows you can decide what is okay for a program. PROGRAM INFO Press INFO on any program to represent audience scores. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up or down /left/right;
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...eight of the channels full-screen, move to download. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is ready to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button...If you can type in the new channel number while in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to hear the audio...
...eight of the channels full-screen, move to download. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is ready to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button...If you can type in the new channel number while in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to hear the audio...
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...channel. Press SELECT on the new show and want a quick look at what's on next, press the BLUE button to see what's on DIRECTV. online miniguide 20 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by... DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. The receiver will search for the current channel or you can type in your guide among the following: "All Channels", "Channels I Get" (channels you ...
...channel. Press SELECT on the new show and want a quick look at what's on next, press the BLUE button to see what's on DIRECTV. online miniguide 20 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by... DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. The receiver will search for the current channel or you can type in your guide among the following: "All Channels", "Channels I Get" (channels you ...
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... 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 you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to Messages, the last four channels you for detailed program information...
... 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 you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to Messages, the last four channels you for detailed program information...
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...the program guide to show only the channels you subscribe to. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". You have four options to choose from that channel. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of subtitles or closed captioning off...the channels you want to see a list of your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to determine your favorite channels. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see .
...the program guide to show only the channels you subscribe to. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". You have four options to choose from that channel. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of subtitles or closed captioning off...the channels you want to see a list of your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to determine your favorite channels. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see .
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... on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. The current settings are shown in Chapter 6. 23 You can also customize your receiver. CHAPTER 2 - Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO...
... on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. The current settings are shown in Chapter 6. 23 You can also customize your receiver. CHAPTER 2 - Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO...
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... directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your remote. The larger video is only available on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE...
... directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your remote. The larger video is only available on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE...
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Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". 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. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26
Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". 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. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26
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... shows this week, or programs related to automatically record all shows with a specific word in its title or description. Type your keyword search. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options. A Keyword Search allows you use the numbers on your results... start seeing results as soon as within the 14-day program guide as well as you start typing. Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. To access your remote.
... shows this week, or programs related to automatically record all shows with a specific word in its title or description. Type your keyword search. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for more information and recording options. A Keyword Search allows you use the numbers on your results... start seeing results as soon as within the 14-day program guide as well as you start typing. Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. To access your remote.
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... of the movie and schedule it to find ANY movie on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. What's On Now? - 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 the next 30... your remote like a cell phone. 30 Select a category and browse the titles using the number keys on your search term using the arrow keys on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. The latest movies are available, press MENU, select "Search ...
... of the movie and schedule it to find ANY movie on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. What's On Now? - 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 the next 30... your remote like a cell phone. 30 Select a category and browse the titles using the number keys on your search term using the arrow keys on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. The latest movies are available, press MENU, select "Search ...