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...your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. You can also visit www.directv.com to www.directv.com and search for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe... that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or go to manage your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. Welcome! For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please...
...your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. You can also visit www.directv.com to www.directv.com and search for DIRECTV Receivers and other devices equipment, please see Appendix 1, "Setup and Activation". IMPORTANT: • You must subscribe... that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or go to manage your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware and programming and HD fees available separately. Welcome! For information and pricing regarding programming and HD Access or ARS, please...
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... in this chapter. 11 The LIST button takes you to the previous screen. Press BACK to move through all of the features available in the bottom-left of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE ...INFO on any menu screen and return to see several examples in the middle of any show . Press the GUIDE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. You'll see information about that change function depending on the remote are special shortcuts that show to live TV.
... in this chapter. 11 The LIST button takes you to the previous screen. Press BACK to move through all of the features available in the bottom-left of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE ...INFO on any menu screen and return to see several examples in the middle of any show . Press the GUIDE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ channel. You'll see information about that change function depending on the remote are special shortcuts that show to live TV.
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... what 's on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. Even more movies are available using All Movies and On Demand. (See Chapter 3.) MINI GUIDE If you are available for the current channel or you want to go to that are watching a show if you can use it... for "rent" on DIRECTV. You can type in your programming package. Look for details. Press SELECT on the new show...
... what 's on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. Even more movies are available using All Movies and On Demand. (See Chapter 3.) MINI GUIDE If you are available for the current channel or you want to go to that are watching a show if you can use it... for "rent" on DIRECTV. You can type in your programming package. Look for details. Press SELECT on the new show...
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... options listed. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to the next available option. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to an alternate language, when available. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of...
... options listed. each press of your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to the next available option. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to an alternate language, when available. CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of...
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... NOTE: The Picture in Picture feature is the active program and can be controlled by your screen. Select "PIP". The larger video is only available on your remote. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW.... 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. Select "PIP". The larger video is only available on your remote. To change the position of the smaller window, press INFO on your remote. To switch between programs, press the DOWN ARROW.... 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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MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to highlight a title you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. Use the ARROW keys to programs/channels you access Smart ... more information. SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you watch frequently, as well as recommended programs based on your remote to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. For additional information, see your available options. See Chapter 3 "Search & Browse" for access to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO The...
MY DIRECTV My DIRECTV gives you quick access to highlight a title you access the Playlist and Manage Recordings features. Use the ARROW keys to programs/channels you access Smart ... more information. SEARCH & BROWSE The Search & Browse option lets you watch frequently, as well as recommended programs based on your remote to My DIRECTV, Search & Browse, Recordings, Extras, and Settings & Help. For additional information, see your available options. See Chapter 3 "Search & Browse" for access to see Chapter 4, "Recordings". CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO The...
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... using the onscreen keypad, or use your favorite sports team as three of the keypad. 28 As many as your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on your remote and select "Search & Browse", ...the first results are "Top Matches": Search anticipates what you are entering and gets you 'll start seeing results as soon as within the DIRECTV movie library. Whether you're looking for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you to find all programs matching your keyword search...
... using the onscreen keypad, or use your favorite sports team as three of the keypad. 28 As many as your keyword, the results will include available games, interviews, documentaries, etc. Type your keyword on the search screen and press the RED button on your remote and select "Search & Browse", ...the first results are "Top Matches": Search anticipates what you are entering and gets you 'll start seeing results as soon as within the DIRECTV movie library. Whether you're looking for a movie, show, person, channel, sports, etc., you to find all programs matching your keyword search...
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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. New titles available every week. In Theaters - Alternatively, you can search for a movie by typing in the program guide starting at channel 125... Page Up/Down buttons. This includes both free and premium movies. 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 your search term using the arrow keys on your remote like ...
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. New titles available every week. In Theaters - Alternatively, you can search for a movie by typing in the program guide starting at channel 125... Page Up/Down buttons. This includes both free and premium movies. 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 your search term using the arrow keys on your remote like ...
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...service with a green Play icon is connected to order and watch immediately. Otherwise, order on directv.com. Within the first five minutes, you enjoy hundreds of additional box office hits available for details regarding connecting your remote to the Internet. 31 SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ... On Demand titles will download to your DIRECTV Receiver over the Internet, you can still cancel your DIRECTV HD DVR over the Internet. ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is available to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you can use your DIRECTV HD DVR to order. CHAPTER 3 -...
...service with a green Play icon is connected to order and watch immediately. Otherwise, order on directv.com. Within the first five minutes, you enjoy hundreds of additional box office hits available for details regarding connecting your remote to the Internet. 31 SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ... On Demand titles will download to your DIRECTV Receiver over the Internet, you can still cancel your DIRECTV HD DVR over the Internet. ON DEMAND If your DIRECTV HD DVR is available to the Internet, DIRECTV On Demand lets you can use your DIRECTV HD DVR to order. CHAPTER 3 -...
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...can still record from both "All Movies" and "On Demand". RECORDING FROM "ALL MOVIES" OR "ON DEMAND" When 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. You can prioritize your HD DVR... Internet, you can record from "All Movies". To access the Queue, press MENU, select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings" and then select "Queue". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your remote. If your...
...can still record from both "All Movies" and "On Demand". RECORDING FROM "ALL MOVIES" OR "ON DEMAND" When 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. You can prioritize your HD DVR... Internet, you can record from "All Movies". To access the Queue, press MENU, select "Recordings", then "Manage Recordings" and then select "Queue". DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW VIEWER'S TIP: You can also check out your remote. If your...
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... in your Playlist. 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 watch, you will move from the program guide. PAY PER VIEW EVENTS Special events like UFC, Boxing, ...WWE and more . When a movie is available to the Playlist. See previous section for details. 35 CHAPTER 3 - SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW All "In Theaters" titles ...
... in your Playlist. 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 watch, you will move from the program guide. PAY PER VIEW EVENTS Special events like UFC, Boxing, ...WWE and more . When a movie is available to the Playlist. See previous section for details. 35 CHAPTER 3 - SEARCH & BROWSE ALL MOVIES, ON DEMAND AND PAY PER VIEW All "In Theaters" titles ...
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TV SHOWS TV Shows is your tastes and what 's available to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via the My DIRECTV screen, or select "Search & Browse", then "TV Shows", then "'Genie Settings". 36 Go to TV Shows to find programs you to watch ...your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you tune in late To start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over...
TV SHOWS TV Shows is your tastes and what 's available to enjoy the benefits of DIRECTV's Genie Recommends feature.* NEW GENIE RECOMMENDS FEATURE Accessible via the My DIRECTV screen, or select "Search & Browse", then "TV Shows", then "'Genie Settings". 36 Go to TV Shows to find programs you to watch ...your favorite shows from the beginning, even if you tune in late To start using Genie Recommends, press MENU, and either access it via My DIRECTV, and "TV Shows" in the "Search & Browse" screen, the Genie Recommends feature enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over...
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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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... disk at the bottom of your folders so you select whether to see each series individually. The Disk Space bar shows programs you have available is available for the new ones. 39% Free Filter by Playlist If you are set up the hard drive if you have designated "Keep Until... close them all of your Playlist. MANAGING MY PLAYLIST Your DVR has a lot of space available on the "local" receiver. A quick way to make room for recording in black. When your Playlist. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAYLIST Open/Close All Series programs are grouped in folders ...
... disk at the bottom of your folders so you select whether to see each series individually. The Disk Space bar shows programs you have available is available for the new ones. 39% Free Filter by Playlist If you are set up the hard drive if you have designated "Keep Until... close them all of your Playlist. MANAGING MY PLAYLIST Your DVR has a lot of space available on the "local" receiver. A quick way to make room for recording in black. When your Playlist. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE PLAYLIST Open/Close All Series programs are grouped in folders ...
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... message before you want . Keep Highlight the show or a series (indicated by a folder icon) and press the RED button to make all episodes of the available recording capacity. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. Delete Highlight a single show you delete anything. RECORDINGS
... message before you want . Keep Highlight the show or a series (indicated by a folder icon) and press the RED button to make all episodes of the available recording capacity. Don't worry about pressing the RED button accidentally. Delete Highlight a single show you delete anything. RECORDINGS
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... to your receiver connected to have your record requests. Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your tablet or phone (available for more information. Record a single episode or an entire series. Record to directv.com/mobileapps for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows ... 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 RECORDINGS RECORDING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR TABLET DIRECTV MOBILE APPS Our FREE Mobile Apps is available for any program and set your ...
... to your receiver connected to have your record requests. Order DIRECTV CINEMA™ right on your tablet or phone (available for more information. Record a single episode or an entire series. Record to directv.com/mobileapps for iPhone, Android, Palm, BlackBerry and Windows ... 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 RECORDINGS RECORDING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR TABLET DIRECTV MOBILE APPS Our FREE Mobile Apps is available for any program and set your ...
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...The channel you are currently viewing will let you know the game is not available. If a broadcast of frustration and confusion for 9 channels will appear on...a certain area. Use the arrow keys to highlight the channel you want to bring up the application. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long-time source of ... GameSearch displays an onscreen message that gives you the option to tune to that channel. But thanks to DIRECTV's cutting-edge technology, whenever you tune to a channel with spots for sports fans, occur when a...
...The channel you are currently viewing will let you know the game is not available. If a broadcast of frustration and confusion for 9 channels will appear on...a certain area. Use the arrow keys to highlight the channel you want to bring up the application. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long-time source of ... GameSearch displays an onscreen message that gives you the option to tune to that channel. But thanks to DIRECTV's cutting-edge technology, whenever you tune to a channel with spots for sports fans, occur when a...
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... You can view your favorite pictures, get up to Network your HD DVR", for an onscreen popup that lets you know when interactive content is available on your local weather, see live feeds of our special sports and entertainment channels. SPECIAL FEATURES 65 CHAPTER 5 - See Appendix 4, "How to ..., at the press of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want to access your DIRECTV HD DVR must be connected to launch TV Apps. 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 Network your HD DVR", for an onscreen popup that lets you know when interactive content is available on your local weather, see live feeds of our special sports and entertainment channels. SPECIAL FEATURES 65 CHAPTER 5 - See Appendix 4, "How to ..., at the press of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want to access your DIRECTV HD DVR must be connected to launch TV Apps. TV APPS With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like scores, statistics and other information, is available and follow the onscreen instructions to use .
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...recorded and one other location). Your parental control settings restrict access to highlight the desired show and press the RED button. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be deleted from any of the DVR control buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD,...to play. You can access a recorded program at each receiver. To delete a program from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 70 You can select "Resume" to pick up to change the priority of the show and press SELECT to confirm the deletion. To access...
...recorded and one other location). Your parental control settings restrict access to highlight the desired show and press the RED button. DIRECTV® HD DVR RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be deleted from any of the DVR control buttons such as PAUSE, FFWD,...to play. You can access a recorded program at each receiver. To delete a program from all networked receivers, even if the receiver is not available. 70 You can select "Resume" to pick up to change the priority of the show and press SELECT to confirm the deletion. To access...
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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 200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on the TV ... Whole-Home and Whole-Home service, so you will work with Picture In Picture (Feature is only available on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy...
...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 200 hours of HD programming (Actual recording capacity varies based on the TV ... Whole-Home and Whole-Home service, so you will work with Picture In Picture (Feature is only available on type of compatible RVU-enabled devices, receivers, Clients and required services, visit directv.com/Genie. 72 NOTE: For a complete list of programming being recorded.) Get full HD DVR functionaltiy...