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...professionally installed or you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels ...included in , it's time to searching for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1,...
...professionally installed or you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels ...included in , it's time to searching for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1,...
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... 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...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 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 2 -...
... 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...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 DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps 73 CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 6 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 2 -...
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... Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 - 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
... Back Panel Example 99 CHAPTER 8 - 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
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..., consult an electrician for long periods of electric shock is 6 damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver. Failure to qualified service personnel. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 14. Refer all servicing to use this apparatus during ...tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer. 13. Servicing is used, use of the obsolete outlet. 11. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Follow all warnings. 4. If the ...
..., consult an electrician for long periods of electric shock is 6 damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your DIRECTV Receiver. Failure to qualified service personnel. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 14. Refer all servicing to use this apparatus during ...tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer. 13. Servicing is used, use of the obsolete outlet. 11. SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Follow all warnings. 4. If the ...
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...'s authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your information: The identification sticker can result in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other padded surface. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be placed on a carpet or other than down the middle once connected. the vent slots on top of ... attachment plug should not be exposed to the unit. not be used . Incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is provided to call your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at least 30 seconds before plugging any cables. • The only way to move it to reach...
...'s authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your information: The identification sticker can result in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other padded surface. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be placed on a carpet or other than down the middle once connected. the vent slots on top of ... attachment plug should not be exposed to the unit. not be used . Incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is provided to call your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at least 30 seconds before plugging any cables. • The only way to move it to reach...
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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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8
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...AA) are getting low and need to control your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to reprogram...mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Follow the step by that matches the component you . 10 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you need to alert you want to control ...
...AA) are getting low and need to control your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to reprogram...mode switch to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Follow the step by that matches the component you . 10 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you need to alert you want to control ...
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... fastforward at video by frame. Press ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to the previous 15-minute to continue to rewind at increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored Press up to four times to skip multiples of the...
... fastforward at video by frame. Press ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to the previous 15-minute to continue to rewind at increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live -stored Press up to four times to skip multiples of the...
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... during a show to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you pause, rewind fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you can go. LIVE BUFFER Your DVR...
... during a show to 90 minutes) using REW, as long as you pause, rewind fast forward or instant replay (jump back 6 seconds). Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you can go. LIVE BUFFER Your DVR...
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... current program. Rotten Tomatoes™ fresh tomato and rotten tomato icons represent critics' scores. A rating 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 or down /left/right; The Info screen displays...
... current program. Rotten Tomatoes™ fresh tomato and rotten tomato icons represent critics' scores. A rating 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 or down /left/right; The Info screen displays...
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...remote to interact with each channel. CHOICE™ package or higher required for the software to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to eight of the channels full-screen, move to see ..., starting on one of the hottest channels on channel 103. These channels are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. When accessing these channels, you see the program guide.
...remote to interact with each channel. CHOICE™ package or higher required for the software to interact when the yellow highlight box appears. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to eight of the channels full-screen, move to see ..., starting on one of the hottest channels on channel 103. These channels are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. When accessing these channels, you see the program guide.
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... DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Look for details. "Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in your programming package. The receiver will search for "rent" on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. Press SELECT on there. Pay Per... View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program type. 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 which may not be in your guide among the following: "All Channels...
... DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Look for details. "Change favorites list" allows you to toggle the channels displayed in your programming package. The receiver will search for "rent" on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. Press SELECT on there. Pay Per... View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program type. 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 which may not be in your guide among the following: "All Channels...
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... other information. CHAPTER 2 - The channel banner also provides easy access to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options. DIRECTV sends messages to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning,...and Video options, and Parental Controls. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS When you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. When you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the guide you find a...
... other information. CHAPTER 2 - The channel banner also provides easy access to see your messages. For detailed program information and other options. DIRECTV sends messages to display the channel banner while watching a program. You can also press INFO to you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning,...and Video options, and Parental Controls. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS When you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. When you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the guide you find a...
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.... 22 FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you want to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to 4). You have four options to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to that list. If one ...Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". or "Remove..." Both options display the same text so only one of your favorite channels. Select OFF to . DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . When you select a channel from such as, "All Channels", "Channels I ...
.... 22 FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you want to choose from this list, the receiver will tune to 4). You have four options to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to that list. If one ...Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". or "Remove..." Both options display the same text so only one of your favorite channels. Select OFF to . DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . When you select a channel from such as, "All Channels", "Channels I ...
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... CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to change audio to the next available option. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls".
... CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to change audio to the next available option. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls".
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... "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. The larger video is only available on your remote. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time.
... "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. The larger video is only available on your remote. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time.
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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 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". For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature.
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 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". For detailed information on your setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature.
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...results faster. Before you start typing. There's no need to find all matching programs within the 14-day program guide as well as within the DIRECTV movie library. Search finds all shows with a specific word in its title or description. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the... RED button on hot new shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to current events like "the" or "an". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start seeing results as soon ...
...results faster. Before you start typing. There's no need to find all matching programs within the 14-day program guide as well as within the DIRECTV movie library. Search finds all shows with a specific word in its title or description. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the... RED button on hot new shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to current events like "the" or "an". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you'll start seeing results as soon ...
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... your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. This includes both free and premium movies. 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 next... "Search & Browse", then select either watch instantly or that you can search for a movie by typing 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.
... your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. This includes both free and premium movies. 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 next... "Search & Browse", then select either watch instantly or that you can search for a movie by typing 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.