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...TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. For information and pricing regarding ...programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 If your equipment was designed to accommodate several...
...TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to the DIRECTV® HD DVR and the Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients. For information and pricing regarding ...programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 If your equipment was designed to accommodate several...
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... & 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 - SETTINGS & HELP Search Features 28 Settings...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 ...
... & 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 - SETTINGS & HELP Search Features 28 Settings...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 ...
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... 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™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 -...
... 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™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR 94 Special features 98 Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 -...
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...available to series recording Can start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via the My DIRECTV screen, or select "Search & Browse", then "TV Shows", then "'Genie Settings". 36 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV ...Shows screen, and see what 's popular Lets you tune in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by...
...available to series recording Can start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via the My DIRECTV screen, or select "Search & Browse", then "TV Shows", then "'Genie Settings". 36 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV ...Shows screen, and see what 's popular Lets you tune in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by...
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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 - 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 CHAPTER 5 -
EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES 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 CHAPTER 5 -
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...Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and above), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home, and provides you and your family the flexibility to three Clients)*. 3. Genie enhances your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in a Whole-Home DVR setup - As a Genie... current Whole-Home setup. The DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can use your Genie HD DVR is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from DIRECTV. As a standalone HD DVR - CHAPTER 5 - As an HD DVR in each room: the Client/s...
...Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and above), together with Genie Clients or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home, and provides you and your family the flexibility to three Clients)*. 3. Genie enhances your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you don't need a separate DIRECTV Receiver in a Whole-Home DVR setup - As a Genie... current Whole-Home setup. The DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can use your Genie HD DVR is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from DIRECTV. As a standalone HD DVR - CHAPTER 5 - As an HD DVR in each room: the Client/s...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR In any configuration, your Genie DVR from any room in the house. NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in every room Watch two shows at the same time with Picture In ...you will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are connected to the Genie from any connected HD DVR (You can only schedule recordings for that 's on your Genie HD DVR offers the following features in addition to those of a DIRECTV HD DVR: Record up to 5 programs ...
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR In any configuration, your Genie DVR from any room in the house. NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in every room Watch two shows at the same time with Picture In ...you will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are connected to the Genie from any connected HD DVR (You can only schedule recordings for that 's on your Genie HD DVR offers the following features in addition to those of a DIRECTV HD DVR: Record up to 5 programs ...
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...your settings and scheduled recordings. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. POWER SAVING Some DIRECTV Receivers are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. WHOLE-HOME... If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you before the receiver goes into Standby mode when there is no activity on...
...your settings and scheduled recordings. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. POWER SAVING Some DIRECTV Receivers are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. WHOLE-HOME... If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you before the receiver goes into Standby mode when there is no activity on...
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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 GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
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 GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
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This chapter highlights the additional features specific to learn about all the great features of DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Clients. View live or recorded programming in every room without requiring additional HD DVRs. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above ) or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home and provides you...
This chapter highlights the additional features specific to learn about all the great features of DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Clients. View live or recorded programming in every room without requiring additional HD DVRs. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above ) or RVU-enabled TVs, can serve your entire home and provides you...
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...Whole-Home setup. In a client-server setup - However, you will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are compatible with RVU-enabled TVs or Genie Clients in your home. (RVU is a technology that allows you to connect certain TVs, ...devices, and DIRECTV Clients 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 any room CHAPTER 7 - KEY GENIE CLIENT FEATURES GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Watch and manage recorded programming ...
...Whole-Home setup. In a client-server setup - However, you will work with any other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that are compatible with RVU-enabled TVs or Genie Clients in your home. (RVU is a technology that allows you to connect certain TVs, ...devices, and DIRECTV Clients 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 any room CHAPTER 7 - KEY GENIE CLIENT FEATURES GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Watch and manage recorded programming ...
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... in one room, press EXIT on connecting to activate the RVU-enabled TV by calling DIRECTV at 1.800.531.5000. 96 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. Schedule, watch or record a program. An RVUenabled TV, device, or...
... in one room, press EXIT on connecting to activate the RVU-enabled TV by calling DIRECTV at 1.800.531.5000. 96 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. Schedule, watch or record a program. An RVUenabled TV, device, or...
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...Whole-Home" from any Client can also be copied to another location or accepting the DIRECTV defaults. Note the PIN shown on the confirmation screen. On your Genie HD DVR must be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. Select "Done" on the "Add a Client" screen, and do not ... Language Sound Effects 97 Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". GENIE™ HD DVR On the Client, enter the PIN you to eight Clients per Genie HD DVR; Once the location has been set up, activated, and functioning....
...Whole-Home" from any Client can also be copied to another location or accepting the DIRECTV defaults. Note the PIN shown on the confirmation screen. On your Genie HD DVR must be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. Select "Done" on the "Add a Client" screen, and do not ... Language Sound Effects 97 Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help", then "Settings". GENIE™ HD DVR On the Client, enter the PIN you to eight Clients per Genie HD DVR; Once the location has been set up, activated, and functioning....
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To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ... on your remote. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on the TV that is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. NOTE: Picture in Picture is the active program and can...
To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ... on your remote. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on the TV that is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. NOTE: Picture in Picture is the active program and can...
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...power supply (power cord) may not look exactly like the model illustrated. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - POWER - 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. This is the ...recommended connector for sound. 6. A/V OUT - HDMI - This is your DIRECTV receiver. Use this port. WARNING: Use only the power ...
...power supply (power cord) may not look exactly like the model illustrated. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - POWER - 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. This is the ...recommended connector for sound. 6. A/V OUT - HDMI - This is your DIRECTV receiver. Use this port. WARNING: Use only the power ...
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...front of it in a row will need to be acquired. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® HD DVR. REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. If you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the receiver won't respond to...can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems. Note that resetting your program guide data. Service Expired," try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. If you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722 - Running the System Test...
...front of it in a row will need to be acquired. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® HD DVR. REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. If you experience frozen audio or video, blank screen, or the receiver won't respond to...can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems. Note that resetting your program guide data. Service Expired," try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. If you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem persists, try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722 - Running the System Test...
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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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... of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable). If you have Whole-Home or Genie HD DVR service: Professionally Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit: Schedule a professional installation appointment at directv.com and connect yourself. Your house must be wired for connecting to the Internet via... already connect to a network vary depending on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with an available Ethernet port, and/or wireless capability....
... of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable). If you have Whole-Home or Genie HD DVR service: Professionally Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit: Schedule a professional installation appointment at directv.com and connect yourself. Your house must be wired for connecting to the Internet via... already connect to a network vary depending on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with an available Ethernet port, and/or wireless capability....
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... Mobile Apps - 39, 52, 53, 55, 73, 74 GameSearch - 64 Internet Connection - 74, 141 Model Number - 122, 126 Genie Clients - 37, 71, 94, 95, 97, 99 Internet radio - 61 Mode Switch - 10, 12, 81, 104, 107, 109, Genie HD DVR - 71, 72, 94, 95, 97, 155 In Theaters - 30, 34, 35 140, 176... Genie Recommends - 27, 36, 37 GSN Game Lounge - 26, 56, 57 J Movies - 16, 19, 20, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32...
... Mobile Apps - 39, 52, 53, 55, 73, 74 GameSearch - 64 Internet Connection - 74, 141 Model Number - 122, 126 Genie Clients - 37, 71, 94, 95, 97, 99 Internet radio - 61 Mode Switch - 10, 12, 81, 104, 107, 109, Genie HD DVR - 71, 72, 94, 95, 97, 155 In Theaters - 30, 34, 35 140, 176... Genie Recommends - 27, 36, 37 GSN Game Lounge - 26, 56, 57 J Movies - 16, 19, 20, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32...