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...pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to ...see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". You can also visit www.directv.com to manage your favorite programs. This user guide applies to -date manuals for and finding your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more. Online Manuals ...
...pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY! Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to ...see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". You can also visit www.directv.com to manage your favorite programs. This user guide applies to -date manuals for and finding your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming packages, special promotions, and much more. Online Manuals ...
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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 Live...
...; 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 Live...
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You should, however, be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to obtain an authorized replacement. 10. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not install near water. 6. Use only the power supply (...tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer. 13. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage with your DIRECTV Receiver. Read these instructions. 3. Refer all servicing to stringent quality and safety ...
You should, however, be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to obtain an authorized replacement. 10. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not install near water. 6. Use only the power supply (...tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer. 13. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage with your DIRECTV Receiver. Read these instructions. 3. Refer all servicing to stringent quality and safety ...
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 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. Model No. * Serial No.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 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. Model No. * Serial No.
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... for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. 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... switch is in the left-most position to turn a single component on or off or on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a...
... for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. 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... switch is in the left-most position to turn a single component on or off or on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If you need to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you press a...
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...times increasing speeds. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. Press up to four times to record programs in the Guide and live -stored Press up to four times to the end of the program. Jumps the program you to rewind at increasing speeds. Hold ...you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Pressing play returns to skip multiples of any live TV currently on screen. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live or prerecorded television program.
...times increasing speeds. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of 30 seconds. Press up to four times to record programs in the Guide and live -stored Press up to four times to the end of the program. Jumps the program you to rewind at increasing speeds. Hold ...you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and starts playing from that point. Pressing play returns to skip multiples of any live TV currently on screen. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live or prerecorded television program.
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Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 LIVE BUFFER Your DVR saves programs to display the progress bar and see how far back in time you can back up to the ...
Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 LIVE BUFFER Your DVR saves programs to display the progress bar and see how far back in time you can back up to the ...
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...12 hours; Select a person's name for a list of their other showings or episodes, and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to represent audience scores. Look for shortcuts: Use the GREEN button to move ahead in... the guide as follows: Use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at a time up/down by...
...12 hours; Select a person's name for a list of their other showings or episodes, and more. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to represent audience scores. Look for shortcuts: Use the GREEN button to move ahead in... the guide as follows: Use the ARROW buttons to move one cell at a time up/down by...
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... the channels full-screen, move to eight of the hottest channels on one of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your regular channels; For more . Other interactive channels, such as... highlight box appears. When accessing these channels, 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.
... the channels full-screen, move to eight of the hottest channels on one of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your regular channels; For more . Other interactive channels, such as... highlight box appears. When accessing these channels, 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.
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...type. Press SELECT on DIRECTV. The receiver will search for featured movies, sports or events that channel. You can use it for the channel or time you to modify the channels in your programming package. 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...
...type. Press SELECT on DIRECTV. The receiver will search for featured movies, sports or events that channel. You can use it for the channel or time you to modify the channels in your programming package. 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...
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... your favorite channels. FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you subscribe to. This is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Custom 1 and 2 are self-created... lists of subtitles or closed captioning off. 22 If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . Both options display the same text so only one of previous ...
... your favorite channels. FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you subscribe to. This is active, select the "Add..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Custom 1 and 2 are self-created... lists of subtitles or closed captioning off. 22 If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . Both options display the same text so only one of previous ...
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...The larger video is only available on your remote. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on 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. While watching one program..., press the INFO button on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 Select "PIP" ...
...The larger video is only available on your remote. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on 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. While watching one program..., press the INFO button on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 Select "PIP" ...
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SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 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. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features".
SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help. For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. For additional information, see the Chapter 6, "Settings & Help". 26 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. Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features".
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...you can select "Autorecord" to automatically record all shows with a specific word in its title or description. Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. A Keyword Search allows you use the numbers on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". Whether you... well as three of the keypad. 28 You can select individual programs or you to your results faster. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote to "triple tap" the words. Type your results....
...you can select "Autorecord" to automatically record all shows with a specific word in its title or description. Search finds all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. A Keyword Search allows you use the numbers on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". Whether you... well as three of the keypad. 28 You can select individual programs or you to your results faster. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote to "triple tap" the words. Type your results....
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... Browse", then select either watch instantly or that will start in the next 30 minutes. A few of the movie and schedule it 's available. 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 program... guide starting at channel 125. Movies that you can either : "All Movies" (Channel 1100) "On Demand" (Channel 1000) "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL ...
... Browse", then select either watch instantly or that will start in the next 30 minutes. A few of the movie and schedule it 's available. 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 program... guide starting at channel 125. Movies that you can either : "All Movies" (Channel 1100) "On Demand" (Channel 1000) "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL ...
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...When a movie is NOT connected to Queue". For example, A&E is channel 1265. All movie requests are stored in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. If your HD DVR is connected to the Internet you can prioritize your Queue but movies may become available to watch in ...then selecting "Add to the Internet: To record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. 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 "On Demand". RECORDING...
...When a movie is NOT connected to Queue". For example, A&E is channel 1265. All movie requests are stored in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. If your HD DVR is connected to the Internet you can prioritize your Queue but movies may become available to watch in ...then selecting "Add to the Internet: To record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. 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 "On Demand". RECORDING...
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... will display, asking if you're sure you want to watch a movie, highlight the title and press PLAY button on your remote. 34 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW When your receiver IS connected to record/download. To record a program, highlight a title, then press...
... will display, asking if you're sure you want to watch a movie, highlight the title and press PLAY button on your remote. 34 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW When your receiver IS connected to record/download. To record a program, highlight a title, then press...
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see ...beginning, even if you tune in late To 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 Go to TV Shows to find... programs you can watch instantly, as well as to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature ...
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see ...beginning, even if you tune in late To 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 Go to TV Shows to find... programs you can watch instantly, as well as to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature ...
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... you have to be watching a show to your show is being recorded or is very smart, but it in the program guide and press the RECORD button. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SINGLE SHOW FROM LIVE TV To record a show you are watching while recording and you think your show 40...
... you have to be watching a show to your show is being recorded or is very smart, but it in the program guide and press the RECORD button. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SINGLE SHOW FROM LIVE TV To record a show you are watching while recording and you think your show 40...