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...of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies 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 IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in ,...
...of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies 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 IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe to HD Access or DIRECTV Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) to view the HD channels included in ,...
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...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 Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote... FEATURES CHAPTER 2 - 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 -
...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 Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote... FEATURES CHAPTER 2 - 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 -
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 - 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
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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, based on your tastes and what ...any show 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...
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, based on your tastes and what ...any show 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...
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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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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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... to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to three Clients)*. 3. The DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can stream content and features to watch , record and manage your Genie HD DVR is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from... DIRECTV. As a standalone HD DVR - connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you and your own schedules. When connected to Genie Client and/or RVUenabled devices - The Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and...
... to RVU (remote viewing)-enabled TVs, Clients and other HD receivers as to three Clients)*. 3. The DIRECTV Genie HD DVR can stream content and features to watch , record and manage your Genie HD DVR is the most comprehensive, flexible and cost effective HD DVR experience from... DIRECTV. As a standalone HD DVR - connect it and get all the enhancements and superior receiver features of your Whole-Home DVR experience, the Genie HD DVR allows you and your own schedules. When connected to Genie Client and/or RVUenabled devices - The Genie HD DVR (HR44, HR34 and...
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...can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content 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 simultaneously Store up to the Genie from any connected HD DVR (You can only schedule recordings for that...programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR In any configuration, your Genie DVR from any room in the house.
...can play, pause, rewind and delete recorded content 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 simultaneously Store up to the Genie from any connected HD DVR (You can only schedule recordings for that...programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR In any configuration, your Genie DVR from any room in the house.
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... not affect your Playlist Sharing preferences, or to create or change your settings and scheduled recordings. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - SETTINGS & HELP RESET The Reset screen lets you before ... or Client location. The Power Saving option automatically puts these receivers into Standby mode. WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you can use the Whole-Home settings to set or change ...
... not affect your Playlist Sharing preferences, or to create or change your settings and scheduled recordings. To learn more, read "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service" in Chapter 5 or "Genie HD DVR" in Chapter 7, respectively. SETTINGS 83 CHAPTER 6 - SETTINGS & HELP RESET The Reset screen lets you before ... or Client location. The Power Saving option automatically puts these receivers into Standby mode. WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service or Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR and Clients, you can use the Whole-Home settings to set or change ...
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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 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR 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 CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR CHAPTER 7 -
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... directly to five programs simultaneously. Use this chapter to these models. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Genie HD DVR is only available on type of DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Clients. This chapter highlights the additional features specific to...home and provides you and your own schedules. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above), together with Picture In Picture.* *NOTE: This feature is the most comprehensive and flexible DVR experience from DIRECTV. View live or recorded programming in every room without...
... directly to five programs simultaneously. Use this chapter to these models. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE GENIE™ (ADV WHOLE-HOME) HD DVR Genie HD DVR is only available on type of DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Clients. This chapter highlights the additional features specific to...home and provides you and your own schedules. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above), together with Picture In Picture.* *NOTE: This feature is the most comprehensive and flexible DVR experience from DIRECTV. View live or recorded programming in every room without...
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...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 another connected HD DVR, HD Receiver or Client. 95 When connected to... WholeHome service, so you to stream recordings to four active rooms simultaneously (up to other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that 's on your Whole-Home DVR experience, Genie allows you can be able to record content to share content across your current Whole-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 another connected HD DVR, HD Receiver or Client. 95 When connected to... WholeHome service, so you to stream recordings to four active rooms simultaneously (up to other DIRECTV HD DVRs, HD Receivers and Clients that 's on your Whole-Home DVR experience, Genie allows you can be able to record content to share content across your current Whole-Home ...
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An RVUenabled TV, device, or Genie Client lets you watch TV via your DIRECTV Genie network. NOTE: Your Genie HD Receiver includes five (5) tuners. Watching a recorded program does not require a tuner. See your remote, then resume watching in any room. Pause or rewind live ... Whole-Home) HD DVR. Start watching a show 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.
An RVUenabled TV, device, or Genie Client lets you watch TV via your DIRECTV Genie network. NOTE: Your Genie HD Receiver includes five (5) tuners. Watching a recorded program does not require a tuner. See your remote, then resume watching in any room. Pause or rewind live ... Whole-Home) HD DVR. Start watching a show 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.
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..." screen, and do not exit the screen! On your Genie HD DVR must be copied to the Genie HD DVR.) Parental Control Settings Favorite Channels Display Settings Clock Language Sound Effects 97 Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help...", then "Settings". You may be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. Once it detects the Genie HD DVR, it will prompt you to enter a PIN. ...
..." screen, and do not exit the screen! On your Genie HD DVR must be copied to the Genie HD DVR.) Parental Control Settings Favorite Channels Display Settings Clock Language Sound Effects 97 Before connecting and activating a Client, your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select "Settings & Help...", then "Settings". You may be RVU-enabled TVs, or Genie Clients. Once it detects the Genie HD DVR, it will prompt you to enter a PIN. ...
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... the TV that is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. NOTE: Picture in Picture is only available on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. The larger video... is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. While watching one program, press the INFO button ...
... the TV that is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. NOTE: Picture in Picture is only available on your remote. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two programs, live or recorded, at the same time. The larger video... is connected directly to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above). 98 To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. While watching one program, press the INFO button ...
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...RCA audio can be purchased separately. 3. A/V OUT - USB - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Your receiver must be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to function properly. If the power supply (power cord) becomes damaged or needs to be plugged in at all times to...output that came with an A/V Out cable for the best picture quality. This is your DIRECTV receiver. This is the recommended connector for sound. 6. GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property...
...RCA audio can be purchased separately. 3. A/V OUT - USB - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL - Your receiver must be replaced, please contact DIRECTV Customer Service to function properly. If the power supply (power cord) becomes damaged or needs to be plugged in at all times to...output that came with an A/V Out cable for the best picture quality. This is your DIRECTV receiver. This is the recommended connector for sound. 6. GENIE™ HD DVR DIRECTV Genie™ (Adv Whole-Home) (HR44, HR34 and above) Your equipment may cause electric shock, fire, bodily injury and/or property...
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...cord of it in a row will need to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. You will clear all of the DIRECTV Receiver for program guide information to complete this section) can also help you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem ...try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722 - REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. Service Expired," try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of...
...cord of it in a row will need to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. You will clear all of the DIRECTV Receiver for program guide information to complete this section) can also help you reset a Genie (Adv Whole-Home) Client and the problem ...try reauthorizing your receiver displayed the message "722 - REAUTHORIZE YOUR RECEIVER If your receiver. Service Expired," try resetting the Genie HD Receiver. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of...
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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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... than wired. If you do not have Whole-Home or Genie HD DVR service: Professionally Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit: Schedule a professional installation appointment at directv.com/getconnected. If you have Whole-Home DVR or Genie HD DVR service: Wired: The fastest, most current options ...and instructions to connect your receiver 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®...
... than wired. If you do not have Whole-Home or Genie HD DVR service: Professionally Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit: Schedule a professional installation appointment at directv.com/getconnected. If you have Whole-Home DVR or Genie HD DVR service: Wired: The fastest, most current options ...and instructions to connect your receiver 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®...