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... a professional installed your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 If your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. Welcome! Now that you're plugged in your equipment was...
... a professional installed your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 If your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. Welcome! Now that you're plugged in your equipment was...
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Press BACK to move through all of the features available in this chapter. 11 Press INFO on any show . SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can move back to ... screen. Press the GUIDE button to go to the program guide screen. Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION AND DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in the bottom-left of...or any menu screen and return to use the system, look 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 the features available in this chapter. 11 Press INFO on any show . SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can move back to ... screen. Press the GUIDE button to go to the program guide screen. Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION AND DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in the bottom-left of...or any menu screen and return to use the system, look in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate.
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...show if you want to go to display a one-line mini program guide. Even more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Look for the current channel or you are available for details. Pay Per View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program type. The ...receiver will search for featured movies, sports or events that channel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List:...
...show if you want to go to display a one-line mini program guide. Even more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Look for the current channel or you are available for details. Pay Per View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program type. The ...receiver will search for featured movies, sports or events that channel. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List:...
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each press of your display and to change audio to change the display settings; PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to the next available option. You may also select a language from options listed. You can also customize your receiver. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS ... controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. Not all programs have alternate languages. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to an alternate language, when available. CHAPTER 2 -
each press of your display and to change audio to change the display settings; PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to the next available option. You may also select a language from options listed. You can also customize your receiver. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS ... controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section in gray text. Not all programs have alternate languages. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to an alternate language, when available. CHAPTER 2 -
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... "PIP". While watching one program, press the INFO button 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. To switch... into a smaller window on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 The larger video is only available on your remote.
... "PIP". While watching one program, press the INFO button 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. To switch... into a smaller window on the TV connected directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 The larger video is only available on your remote.
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Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. For additional information, ... you access Smart Search, All Movies, On Demand and TV Shows. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO See Chapter 3 "Search & Browse" for program information. MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to programs/channels you are interested in, then press SELECT for more information. The...
Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. For additional information, ... you access Smart Search, All Movies, On Demand and TV Shows. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO See Chapter 3 "Search & Browse" for program information. MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to programs/channels you are interested in, then press SELECT for more information. The...
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...remote to "triple tap" the words. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. To access your results. You can select individual programs or you start typing, check out our "Suggested Searches" ..."Top Matches": Search anticipates what you are entering and gets you to find 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 hot new shows, the most popular shows...
...remote to "triple tap" the words. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. To access your results. You can select individual programs or you start typing, check out our "Suggested Searches" ..."Top Matches": Search anticipates what you are entering and gets you to find 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 hot new shows, the most popular shows...
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... of the movie and schedule it to find ANY movie on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. In Theaters - The latest movies are available, press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select either watch instantly or that will start in the program guide starting at channel 125. What's On ... "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it's available. This includes both free and premium movies. Movies coming soon. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On...
... of the movie and schedule it to find ANY movie on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. In Theaters - The latest movies are available, press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select either watch instantly or that will start in the program guide starting at channel 125. What's On ... "TV Shows" (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it's available. This includes both free and premium movies. Movies coming soon. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW To see what movies and On...
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...VIEW You can still cancel your receiver is available to the Internet. 31 Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "Cancel PPV". Otherwise, order on directv.com. ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is connected to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you enjoy hundreds of additional... box office hits available for details regarding connecting your receiver at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 -...
...VIEW You can still cancel your receiver is available to the Internet. 31 Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "Cancel PPV". Otherwise, order on directv.com. ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is connected to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you enjoy hundreds of additional... box office hits available for details regarding connecting your receiver at no extra charge. CHAPTER 3 -...
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... To access the Queue, press MENU, select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings" and then select "Queue". You can prioritize your Queue but movies may become available to the Internet: To record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. For example, A&E is on ... favorite programmer's home page for previews and missed episodes. RECORDING FROM "ALL MOVIES" OR "ON DEMAND" When your HD DVR is channel 1265. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your Queue. All ...
... To access the Queue, press MENU, select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings" and then select "Queue". You can prioritize your Queue but movies may become available to the Internet: To record a program, highlight a title and press the orange REC (Record) button on channel 265. For example, A&E is on ... favorite programmer's home page for previews and missed episodes. RECORDING FROM "ALL MOVIES" OR "ON DEMAND" When your HD DVR is channel 1265. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your Queue. All ...
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... Playlist. SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW All "In Theaters" titles are listed in your Playlist. When a movie is available to watch, you will move from the program guide. You can also change the default limit by pressing MENU on current offerings.) Ordering PPV events... works the same way as ordering DIRECTV On Demand movies from the Queue to receive more are stored in the program guide starting around channel 117. (Actual channel number may vary...
... Playlist. SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW All "In Theaters" titles are listed in your Playlist. When a movie is available to watch, you will move from the program guide. You can also change the default limit by pressing MENU on current offerings.) Ordering PPV events... works the same way as ordering DIRECTV On Demand movies from the Queue to receive more are stored in the program guide starting around channel 117. (Actual channel number may vary...
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...TV Shows" 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 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen,...Search & Browse", then select "TV Shows". TV SHOWS TV Shows is your destination for you to watch now, based on your tastes and what 's available to series recording Can start your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you tune in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature ...
...TV Shows" 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 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen,...Search & Browse", then select "TV Shows". TV SHOWS TV Shows is your destination for you to watch now, based on your tastes and what 's available to series recording Can start your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you tune in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature ...
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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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...I Delete" in dark blue, programs subject to expiration or automatic deletion in light blue, and the remaining unused disk space that is available for the new ones. 39% Free DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAYLIST Open/Close All Series programs are grouped in folders in your folders so you can... also use this option lets you have available is at any given time. Filter by Playlist If you are 46 automatically pushed out ...
...I Delete" in dark blue, programs subject to expiration or automatic deletion in light blue, and the remaining unused disk space that is available for the new ones. 39% Free DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAYLIST Open/Close All Series programs are grouped in folders in your folders so you can... also use this option lets you have available is at any given time. Filter by Playlist If you are 46 automatically pushed out ...
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... kept until you delete it . If you have a show that you don't want pushed out, press the BLUE button to optimize your use of the available recording capacity. Keep Highlight the show you delete anything. A blue, K icon will always see a confirmation message before you want to the program title indicating it...
... kept until you delete it . If you have a show that you don't want pushed out, press the BLUE button to optimize your use of the available recording capacity. Keep Highlight the show you delete anything. A blue, K icon will always see a confirmation message before you want to the program title indicating it...
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... also go online to 14 days in your receiver connected to your home DVR. Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your tablet or phone (available for any DIRECTV DVR in advance. Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating. Record to.... RECORDINGS RECORDING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR TABLET DIRECTV MOBILE APPS Our FREE Mobile Apps is available for more information. 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 CHAPTER 4 -
... also go online to 14 days in your receiver connected to your home DVR. Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your tablet or phone (available for any DIRECTV DVR in advance. Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating. Record to.... RECORDINGS RECORDING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR TABLET DIRECTV MOBILE APPS Our FREE Mobile Apps is available for more information. 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 CHAPTER 4 -
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...™ recognizes the blackout and immediately looks to see " channels fast! After you've made all your remote control. But thanks to DIRECTV's cutting-edge technology, whenever you want to your remote control. While watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your 9 "must see...area. If a broadcast of frustration and confusion for 9 channels will let you know the game is not available. QUICKTUNE Use QuickTune to get to watch and then press SELECT. 64 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long-time source of ...
...™ recognizes the blackout and immediately looks to see " channels fast! After you've made all your remote control. But thanks to DIRECTV's cutting-edge technology, whenever you want to your remote control. While watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your 9 "must see...area. If a broadcast of frustration and confusion for 9 channels will let you know the game is not available. QUICKTUNE Use QuickTune to get to watch and then press SELECT. 64 DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long-time source of ...
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TV APPS With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the ...onscreen instructions to use . You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your remote control to use the interactive features. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD DVR", for an onscreen popup that lets you can also go to the online DIRECTV... FEATURES 65 CHAPTER 5 - without missing a second of what you're watching, all at directv.com/tvapps. Press the Right Arrow button on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow...
TV APPS With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the ...onscreen instructions to use . You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your remote control to use the interactive features. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD DVR", for an onscreen popup that lets you can also go to the online DIRECTV... FEATURES 65 CHAPTER 5 - without missing a second of what you're watching, all at directv.com/tvapps. Press the Right Arrow button on your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow...
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... live programs. Parental controls must be set up where you left off. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be deleted from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 70 The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another...
... live programs. Parental controls must be set up where you left off. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be deleted from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 70 The shared Playlist is accessible by all the HD DVRs in another...
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...programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in every room Watch two shows at the same time with Picture In Picture (Feature is only available on the TV connected to the Genie HD DVR.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be able to record content to and compatible with Adv... up to 200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 However, you can only schedule recordings for that 's on your Genie DVR from any connected HD DVR (You can play, pause,...
...programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy in every room Watch two shows at the same time with Picture In Picture (Feature is only available on the TV connected to the Genie HD DVR.) *NOTE: The Genie receiver will not be able to record content to and compatible with Adv... up to 200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 However, you can only schedule recordings for that 's on your Genie DVR from any connected HD DVR (You can play, pause,...