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...other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or go to www.directv.com and search for and finding your equipment was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to searching for keyword ..."manuals". For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 Welcome! Because this user guide was designed to accommodate several models, your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you are ready to start enjoying access to over 285...
...other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or go to www.directv.com and search for and finding your equipment was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from DIRECTV CINEMA™. If your favorite programs. This user guide applies to searching for keyword ..."manuals". For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please visit directv.com. 3 Welcome! Because this user guide was designed to accommodate several models, your DIRECTV® HD DVR and any Clients, you are ready to start enjoying access to over 285...
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...; Whole-Home DVR 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...
...; Whole-Home DVR 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...
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... the equipment. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not use of the following important precautions for your DIRECTV Receiver. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that came with the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer. 13...
... the equipment. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not use of the following important precautions for your DIRECTV Receiver. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that came with the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer. 13...
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Model No. * Serial No. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 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 acquisition.
Model No. * Serial No. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 8 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 acquisition.
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... button that is not supported by step instructions. If the light flashes several times for example a DVD player or surround sound system). DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment..., an onscreen message will pop up to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to turn your DIRECTV® ...
... button that is not supported by step instructions. If the light flashes several times for example a DVD player or surround sound system). DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF NOTE: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment..., an onscreen message will pop up to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to turn your DIRECTV® ...
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... the previous 15-minute to continue to normal play . Pressing PLAY returns to the end of the program. Press multiple times increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live TV. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, and inserts...-minute tickmark. Jumps the program you to normal 12 play . Jumps ahead in the top right. tickmark. Pressing play returns to record programs in the Guide and live TV currently on screen.
... the previous 15-minute to continue to normal play . Pressing PLAY returns to the end of the program. Press multiple times increasing speeds. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAY / SLOW MOTION R Starts the recorded video or paused live TV. Hold this stops playback, displays the recorded program info screen, and inserts...-minute tickmark. Jumps the program you to normal 12 play . Jumps ahead in the top right. tickmark. Pressing play returns to record programs in the Guide and live TV currently on screen.
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... record, you can back up to the beginning (up to display the progress bar and see how far back in time you watch. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 LIVE BUFFER Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can go.
... record, you can back up to the beginning (up to display the progress bar and see how far back in time you watch. Progress Bar DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE 14 LIVE BUFFER Your DVR saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you can go.
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DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to 14 days of the screen for shortcuts: Use the GREEN button to move one cell at the bottom of programming information. Look ..., so you to watch , based on program descriptions, details on any program to the current program. use the RED button to move ahead in the guide as follows: Use the ARROW buttons to come back 12 hours.
DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide, with up to 14 days of the screen for shortcuts: Use the GREEN button to move one cell at the bottom of programming information. Look ..., so you to watch , based on program descriptions, details on any program to the current program. use the RED button to move ahead in the guide as follows: Use the ARROW buttons to come back 12 hours.
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...series in the interactive channel. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". The channel is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Move the ...you will display. For more . For a list of 3D programs will have to eight of the hottest channels on your regular channels; see one screen. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to see the program...
...series in the interactive channel. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". The channel is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR44, HR34, HR21, H21 or later) compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Move the ...you will display. For more . For a list of 3D programs will have to eight of the hottest channels on your regular channels; see one screen. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE 3D CHANNELS 3D channels are sprinkled among your remote to see the program...
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... in your programming package. Even more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. Pay Per View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program...
... in your programming package. Even more movies are available using the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of channels you have defined. Pay Per View: Select "Pay Per View" then select a program...
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... DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . You have four options to choose from that channel. or "Remove..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". This is an easy way to toggle among the channels you ...", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from such as...
... DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS LAST 4 Select "Last 4" to see . You have four options to choose from that channel. or "Remove..." CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". This is an easy way to toggle among the channels you ...", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to add or remove the current channel from such as...
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... remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. Select "PIP". 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.
... remote. Select "PIP" and choose a position from the options provided. Select "PIP". 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.
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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 Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". 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. 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 Depending on each of these topics, see Chapter 5, "Extras & Special Features". 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.
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... on hot new shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to narrow your remote to find all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. Whether you're looking for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you start typing. Search finds all shows ... search term using the onscreen keypad, or use your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote. Type your keyword on the search screen and ...
... on hot new shows, the most popular shows this week, or programs related to narrow your remote to find all matching programs within the DIRECTV movie library. Whether you're looking for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you start typing. Search finds all shows ... search term using the onscreen keypad, or use your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SEARCH FEATURES SMART SEARCH To search for programs, press MENU on your remote. Type your keyword on the search screen and ...
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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 program guide starting at channel 125. Movies that you can either : "All Movies" (Channel 1100) "On Demand" (Channel 1000) "TV Shows" (Channel ...include: Just Added - New titles available every week. Movies coming soon. A few of the movie and schedule it to find ANY movie on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. Select a category and browse the titles using...
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 program guide starting at channel 125. Movies that you can either : "All Movies" (Channel 1100) "On Demand" (Channel 1000) "TV Shows" (Channel ...include: Just Added - New titles available every week. Movies coming soon. A few of the movie and schedule it to find ANY movie on DIRECTV, including broadcast channels, premium channels, latest releases, In Theaters, Pay Per View, and On Demand. Select a category and browse the titles using...
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... favorite programmer's home page for previews and missed episodes. The homepage is available to watch in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. When a movie is channel 1265. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also record by highlighting the title, pressing...
... favorite programmer's home page for previews and missed episodes. The homepage is available to watch in front of the regular DIRECTV channel number. When a movie is channel 1265. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also record by highlighting the title, pressing...
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... Theaters" titles), as well as those that are ready to watch a movie, highlight the title and press PLAY button on your remote. 34 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 watching the movie while...
... Theaters" titles), as well as those that are ready to watch a movie, highlight the title and press PLAY button on your remote. 34 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 watching the movie while...
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... you full control over how, what and when you watch†: Suggests TV programs and makes sample shows available for all things TV. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see what's available to series recording Can start your favorite...
... you full control over how, what and when you watch†: Suggests TV programs and makes sample shows available for all things TV. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE TV SHOWS AND GENIE™ RECOMMENDS To discover the TV Shows screen, and see what's available to series recording Can start your favorite...
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...start and stop times the broadcasters give us for the program guide. NOTE: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you have to be watching a show to your satellite dish. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SINGLE SHOW FROM LIVE TV To record a ...show you are watching while recording and you think your show 40 If you are currently watching, simply press RECORD once. FROM THE GUIDE You don't have made the proper ...
...start and stop times the broadcasters give us for the program guide. NOTE: You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR if you have to be watching a show to your satellite dish. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE RECORDING A SINGLE SHOW FROM LIVE TV To record a ...show you are watching while recording and you think your show 40 If you are currently watching, simply press RECORD once. FROM THE GUIDE You don't have made the proper ...