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...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 76 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 ...
...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 76 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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As you use for a particular shortcut. You'll see information about that change function depending on which color button to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. CHAPTER 1 - However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE buttons on any menu screen. Press the GUIDE button to go to use... DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in your system. Press the ACTIVE button to go to get out of the features available in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press BACK to move through all of ...
As you use for a particular shortcut. You'll see information about that change function depending on which color button to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. CHAPTER 1 - However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE buttons on any menu screen. Press the GUIDE button to go to use... DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in your system. Press the ACTIVE button to go to get out of the features available in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Press BACK to move through all of ...
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... guide among the following: "All Channels", "Channels I Get" (channels you subscribe 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...Press SELECT on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for featured movies, sports or events that channel. Look for "rent" on there. The receiver will search for details. The "Edit Settings" option allows you want...
... guide among the following: "All Channels", "Channels I Get" (channels you subscribe 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...Press SELECT on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. See Chapter 6, "Settings & Help: Favorite Channels" for featured movies, sports or events that channel. Look for "rent" on there. The receiver will search for details. The "Edit Settings" option allows you want...
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... change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. Select "PIP". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. NOTE: The... Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on your remote.
... change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. Select "PIP". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. NOTE: The... Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. The program you're currently watching moves into a smaller window on your remote.
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...as well as recommended programs based on your remote to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. RECORDINGS The Recordings option lets you access Smart Search, All Movies, On Demand ...and TV Shows. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. For additional information, see your hub for access to highlight a title you are interested in, then press SELECT for more information. See ...
...as well as recommended programs based on your remote to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. RECORDINGS The Recordings option lets you access Smart Search, All Movies, On Demand ...and TV Shows. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. For additional information, see your hub for access to highlight a title you are interested in, then press SELECT for more information. See ...
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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. 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". 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. 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". SETTINGS & HELP The Settings & Help option lets you access Settings, Parental Controls, Favorite Channels and Help.
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SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE Search Features 28 Smart Search 28 YouTube Search 29 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 All Movies 30 On Demand 31 Recording From "All Movies" or "On Demand 32 Pay Per View Events 35 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TV Shows 36 New Genie Recommends Feature 36 27 CHAPTER 3 -
SEARCH & BROWSE CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE Search Features 28 Smart Search 28 YouTube Search 29 All Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View 30 All Movies 30 On Demand 31 Recording From "All Movies" or "On Demand 32 Pay Per View Events 35 TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends 36 TV Shows 36 New Genie Recommends Feature 36 27 CHAPTER 3 -
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.... There's no need to your results faster. Search finds all shows with a specific word in its title or description. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote. A Keyword Search allows you can edit or repeat previous ...searches. Whether you 'll start seeing results as soon as within the DIRECTV movie library. You can select "Autorecord" to ...
.... There's no need to your results faster. Search finds all shows with a specific word in its title or description. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote. A Keyword Search allows you can edit or repeat previous ...searches. Whether you 'll start seeing results as soon as within the DIRECTV movie library. You can select "Autorecord" to ...
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... the Internet, you 're already connected, follow these simple steps: 1. The YouTube search is connected to "triple tap" the words. 3. SEARCH FEATURES 29 CHAPTER 3 - Otherwise, highlight the title and press INFO for and watch YouTube content on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then ...select "Smart Search". 2. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you can search for a description of the results list. Press MENU on your search term will display....
... the Internet, you 're already connected, follow these simple steps: 1. The YouTube search is connected to "triple tap" the words. 3. SEARCH FEATURES 29 CHAPTER 3 - Otherwise, highlight the title and press INFO for and watch YouTube content on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then ...select "Smart Search". 2. YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you can search for a description of the results list. Press MENU on your search term will display....
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... 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 late To start your destination for you to watch now, press MENU, select "Search... & Browse", then select "TV Shows". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover...
... 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 late To start your destination for you to watch now, press MENU, select "Search... & Browse", then select "TV Shows". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover...
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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 - 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
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... future scheduled recordings you can delete the show , select "Series Options", then select "Cancel Series". 48 These features are shown in the Playlist, not the To Do List. DIRECTV On DEMAND™ programs scheduled to the titles indicate whether the recording is scheduled to see the following options: ...your DVR is a single event, part of those recordings by time with the next recordings at the top and the furthest in the future. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MANAGE RECORDINGS Once you have scheduled recordings, you can find the status and history of a series, or...
... future scheduled recordings you can delete the show , select "Series Options", then select "Cancel Series". 48 These features are shown in the Playlist, not the To Do List. DIRECTV On DEMAND™ programs scheduled to the titles indicate whether the recording is scheduled to see the following options: ...your DVR is a single event, part of those recordings by time with the next recordings at the top and the furthest in the future. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE MANAGE RECORDINGS Once you have scheduled recordings, you can find the status and history of a series, or...
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... 14 days in your home DVR. Browse programs by channel, or date & time. You can also learn all about DIRECTV Everywhere, the mobile app that brings the DIRECTV viewing Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features: DIRECTV Mobile Apps". 53 Turn your smartphone or tablet into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to find any television show...
... 14 days in your home DVR. Browse programs by channel, or date & time. You can also learn all about DIRECTV Everywhere, the mobile app that brings the DIRECTV viewing Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features: DIRECTV Mobile Apps". 53 Turn your smartphone or tablet into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to find any television show...
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EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 5 - 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
EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 5 - 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
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...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 setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. The first time you use this feature, you messages about important news items ...or special promotions. MESSAGES Press MENU, select "Extras" and then "Messages" to access the DIRECTV Active channel, or simply press the ACTIVE key on demand,...
...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 setup, it may also include the Caller ID feature. The first time you use this feature, you messages about important news items ...or special promotions. MESSAGES Press MENU, select "Extras" and then "Messages" to access the DIRECTV Active channel, or simply press the ACTIVE key on demand,...
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The GSN Game Lounge service contains memory and skill games that you will see your remote. NOTE: Because it is an interactive channel, the DIRECTV Active screen may take a few moments to play onscreen using only your name on the leader board. If you become a top scoring player..., you can play . EXTRAS 57 CHAPTER 5 - To exit the DIRECTV Active channel, just enter a channel number or press the CHAN UP/DOWN key. Please be patient. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES GSN GAME LOUNGE Press MENU, select "Extras", then "Game Lounge". There are free as well as...
The GSN Game Lounge service contains memory and skill games that you will see your remote. NOTE: Because it is an interactive channel, the DIRECTV Active screen may take a few moments to play onscreen using only your name on the leader board. If you become a top scoring player..., you can play . EXTRAS 57 CHAPTER 5 - To exit the DIRECTV Active channel, just enter a channel number or press the CHAN UP/DOWN key. Please be patient. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES GSN GAME LOUNGE Press MENU, select "Extras", then "Game Lounge". There are free as well as...
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... button on your remote allow you to stop, play or skip through your remote to toggle among music, photos and video control modes. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Select "Photos" to go to see several photos at once. Pressing the STOP button while in photo control mode stops the display of photos and...
... button on your remote allow you to stop, play or skip through your remote to toggle among music, photos and video control modes. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Select "Photos" to go to see several photos at once. Pressing the STOP button while in photo control mode stops the display of photos and...
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... already know. To switch to TV, press EXIT and select "No, Stop Pandora". You can listen to display video onscreen. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Select "Extras" then "Pandora". To access Pandora, press MENU on your remote to change programs. To exit Pandora and go back to video control...must be connected to help you discover new music you'll love, mixed in with music you DIRECTV content such as instructional videos, behind-the-scenes clips and video extras, information about DIRECTV sports subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. To use Pandora, your music. To listen ...
... already know. To switch to TV, press EXIT and select "No, Stop Pandora". You can listen to display video onscreen. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Select "Extras" then "Pandora". To access Pandora, press MENU on your remote to change programs. To exit Pandora and go back to video control...must be connected to help you discover new music you'll love, mixed in with music you DIRECTV content such as instructional videos, behind-the-scenes clips and video extras, information about DIRECTV sports subscriptions, special offers, trailers and more. To use Pandora, your music. To listen ...
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... 5 - Watching Program 1 NOTE: You cannot fast forward during live TV on at the same time without going through a menu. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES If you tune to switch back and forth between two programs on two channels. Press the DOWN arrow again and tune to 90 minutes of... live TV until you can easily switch between the two programs. 4. DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY™ With DoublePlay, you pause or rewind a program. Your DIRECTV HD DVR supports these special features that can be accessed without missing a minute of either. Your HD DVR stores up to...
... 5 - Watching Program 1 NOTE: You cannot fast forward during live TV on at the same time without going through a menu. EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES If you tune to switch back and forth between two programs on two channels. Press the DOWN arrow again and tune to 90 minutes of... live TV until you can easily switch between the two programs. 4. DIRECTV® DOUBLEPLAY™ With DoublePlay, you pause or rewind a program. Your DIRECTV HD DVR supports these special features that can be accessed without missing a minute of either. Your HD DVR stores up to...