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... 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 Buffer 14 CHAPTER...
... 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 Buffer 14 CHAPTER...
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... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other padded surface. void the user's authority to operate the ...15, for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! • Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before you move your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used . Failure to use the authorized power supply (power ...
... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other padded surface. void the user's authority to operate the ...15, for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! • Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before you move your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used . Failure to use the authorized power supply (power ...
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CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9
CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 DVR Control Buttons 12 The Progress Bar 13 Live Buffer 14 9
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.... If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Follow the step by that is not..., select "Settings & Help", "Settings", then "Remote Control". Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. These two buttons turn your TV. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each...
.... If the light flashes several times for just one press, it off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to reprogram the remote for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Follow the step by that is not..., select "Settings & Help", "Settings", then "Remote Control". Mode Switch Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. These two buttons turn your TV. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each...
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...special shortcuts that tell you to use the system, look in the bottom-left of the features available in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. As you use for hints that change function ...guide screen. Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. The LIST button takes you which menu screen you go to the previous screen. CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION AND DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in your system. SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can...
...special shortcuts that tell you to use the system, look in the bottom-left of the features available in the middle of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. As you use for hints that change function ...guide screen. Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. The LIST button takes you which menu screen you go to the previous screen. CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION AND DESTINATION BUTTONS YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The buttons in your system. SHORTCUT BUTTONS You can...
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YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to the previous 15-... to skip multiples of the program. Jumps the program you to normal play . Pressing PLAY returns to record programs in recorded or live -stored video. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live TV. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action...
YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DVR CONTROL BUTTONS These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). Press ADVANCE while fast-forwarding to go to the previous 15-... to skip multiples of the program. Jumps the program you to normal play . Pressing PLAY returns to record programs in recorded or live -stored video. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live TV. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action...
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... screen to the title of day. For live show, the progress bar turns orange and the orange record icon appears next to show . USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The current time shows where you are viewing. The right end of the green bar shows how far back in the program you can...
... screen to the title of day. For live show, the progress bar turns orange and the orange record icon appears next to show . USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The current time shows where you are viewing. The right end of the green bar shows how far back in the program you can...
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...; HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will have to wait a few seconds for ESPN 3D. INTERACTIVE CHANNELS Interactive ... programming is ready to interact with what 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. For a list of the channels full-screen, move to, or, you see...
...; HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to get weather, horoscopes, lottery results, games and more information, visit directv.com/3D. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will have to wait a few seconds for ESPN 3D. INTERACTIVE CHANNELS Interactive ... programming is ready to interact with what 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. For a list of the channels full-screen, move to, or, you see...
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The larger video is only available on your remote. NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. Select "PIP". To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two ...directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. While watching one program, press the INFO button on your...
The larger video is only available on your remote. NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. Select "PIP". To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE Watch two ...directly to an Advanced Whole-Home HD DVR (model HR34 and above). 24 To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. While watching one program, press the INFO button on your...
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... and TV Shows. MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. Press MENU on your remote to programs/channels you watch frequently, as well as ...recommended programs based on your past viewing history. The DIRECTV Menu is your hub for access to highlight...
... and TV Shows. MENU 25 CHAPTER 2 - MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". Use the ARROW keys to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. Press MENU on your remote to programs/channels you watch frequently, as well as ...recommended programs based on your past viewing history. The DIRECTV Menu is your hub for access to highlight...
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... Searches" for recommendations on hot new shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to find all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. There's no need to automatically record all programs matching your favorite sports team as three of the keypad. 28 Select a ...., you can edit or repeat previous searches. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your...
... Searches" for recommendations on hot new shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to find all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. There's no need to automatically record all programs matching your favorite sports team as three of the keypad. 28 Select a ...., you can edit or repeat previous searches. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on your remote and select "Search & Browse", then select "Smart Search". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your...
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... "triple tap" the words. 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. Play a video from this screen by highlighting a title and pressing SELECT. SEARCH & BROWSE Enter your... on the right side of the screen. Select the item labeled "YouTube". 4. SEARCH FEATURES 29 CHAPTER 3 - YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you aren't connected, learn how to get connected at the bottom of the results list. Press MENU on your ...
... "triple tap" the words. 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. Play a video from this screen by highlighting a title and pressing SELECT. SEARCH & BROWSE Enter your... on the right side of the screen. Select the item labeled "YouTube". 4. SEARCH FEATURES 29 CHAPTER 3 - YOUTUBE SEARCH If your DIRECTV HD DVR is displayed at directv.com/ getconnected.) If you aren't connected, learn how to get connected at the bottom of the results list. Press MENU on your ...
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...movie and schedule it 's available. Movies that will start in the next 30 minutes. Select a category and browse the titles using the number keys on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. Press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select... (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it to find ANY movie on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. New titles available every week. What's On Now? - In Theaters - Alternatively, you can search for a ...
...movie and schedule it 's available. Movies that will start in the next 30 minutes. Select a category and browse the titles using the number keys on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. Press MENU, select "Search & Browse", then select... (Channel 1998) ALL MOVIES "All Movies" offers an easy, one-stop way to record as soon as it to find ANY movie on your remote or the Page Up/Down buttons. New titles available every week. What's On Now? - In Theaters - Alternatively, you can search for a ...
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...Internet service with a green Play icon is available to the Internet. 31 ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you can use your remote to your DIRECTV HD DVR to order and watch immediately. Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "...Cancel PPV". Any movie with a connection speed of movies and TV shows that can be downloaded to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you enjoy hundreds of...
...Internet service with a green Play icon is available to the Internet. 31 ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you can use your remote to your DIRECTV HD DVR to order and watch immediately. Press INFO, select "More Info", then select "...Cancel PPV". Any movie with a connection speed of movies and TV shows that can be downloaded to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you enjoy hundreds of...
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...For Pay Per View and On Demand programs, an orange "Q" next to watch in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. When a movie is NOT connected to watch , you can record from "All Movies". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You... can also check out your remote. When your receiver is available to the title indicates it in your Playlist. 32...
...For Pay Per View and On Demand programs, an orange "Q" next to watch in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. When a movie is NOT connected to watch , you can record from "All Movies". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You... can also check out your remote. When your receiver is available to the title indicates it in your Playlist. 32...
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...Setting too many programs to "Keep" may fill up your disk and not allow new programs to watch a movie, press the LIST button on your remote. CHAPTER 3 - Watch or delete one of the movie will display, asking if you're sure you want to be deleted by pressing MENU on your...then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". This ensures the movie will move from your Playlist, highlight the title and press the RED button on your remote. To delete a movie from the Queue to access the Playlist. To keep a movie, highlight the title and press the BLUE button on your disk drive...
...Setting too many programs to "Keep" may fill up your disk and not allow new programs to watch a movie, press the LIST button on your remote. CHAPTER 3 - Watch or delete one of the movie will display, asking if you're sure you want to be deleted by pressing MENU on your...then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". This ensures the movie will move from your Playlist, highlight the title and press the RED button on your remote. To delete a movie from the Queue to access the Playlist. To keep a movie, highlight the title and press the BLUE button on your disk drive...
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You can record from your Playlist by highlighting the title and pressing the RED button on your remote. Delete or cancel a title from both "All Movies" and "On Demand" menus. An orange "R" icon next to the title indicates it's scheduled to display the ... downloading, it appears at the top of your Playlist with the price of "In Theaters" titles), as well as those that are labeled "Pending Download". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW When your receiver IS connected to the Internet: You can start...
You can record from your Playlist by highlighting the title and pressing the RED button on your remote. Delete or cancel a title from both "All Movies" and "On Demand" menus. An orange "R" icon next to the title indicates it's scheduled to display the ... downloading, it appears at the top of your Playlist with the price of "In Theaters" titles), as well as those that are labeled "Pending Download". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW When your receiver IS connected to the Internet: You can start...
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... "Queue". 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... section for details. 35 SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW All "In Theaters" titles are listed in your remote and selecting "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". When a movie is available to watch, you will move from the program guide.
... "Queue". 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... section for details. 35 SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW All "In Theaters" titles are listed in your remote and selecting "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings", "Queue", then "Preferences". When a movie is available to watch, you will move from the program guide.
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... Recording". Once there you want to display the Info screen. STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a second time on the remote, then select "More Info" and "Recording" from the onscreen choices to see the recording options for that one show, select "Episode Options" and choose whichever...
... Recording". Once there you want to display the Info screen. STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a second time on the remote, then select "More Info" and "Recording" from the onscreen choices to see the recording options for that one show, select "Episode Options" and choose whichever...
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... are currently watching is now a repeated circle R to record it. STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a third time on the remote, select "More Info" and then "Series Options" from the onscreen choices. FROM THE GUIDE As mentioned previously, you don't have to be watching a series ... set to record in the future in the program guide or the To Do List, to record all episodes of the series. Simply find it . DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SERIES FROM LIVE TV If the show and need to "Keep 42 Recording", "Change Recording Options", or "...
... are currently watching is now a repeated circle R to record it. STOPPING AN IN-PROGRESS RECORDING If you press the RECORD button a third time on the remote, select "More Info" and then "Series Options" from the onscreen choices. FROM THE GUIDE As mentioned previously, you don't have to be watching a series ... set to record in the future in the program guide or the To Do List, to record all episodes of the series. Simply find it . DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SERIES FROM LIVE TV If the show and need to "Keep 42 Recording", "Change Recording Options", or "...