DirecTV HD DVR User manual

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quick START Guide Hd dVR
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Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Now that you’re plugged in, it’s
time to start enjoying the new world of high-denition entertainment
at your convenience. This Quick Start Guide will take you step by
step through everything from pushing the power button to recording
your favorite programs. Getting started will only take a few minutes,
but it will change the way you watch TV forever. Once you’re up and
running, be sure to check out the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR User Guide
for more information on the many features of your new HD DVR.
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Set the MODE switch on the remote control to the DIRECTV
position, then press PWR.
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Once your DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR system is properly connected, you’re ready to
begin watching TV in a whole new way.
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If you are adding the HD DVR to your existing
DIRECTV® System, you’ll use the same
easy, convenient interface you’re already
accustomed to. Your Quick Menu and Guide
features will operate in the same way.
If you are a new DIRECTV customer, you can
access the Quick Menu by simply pressing the
MENU button on your remote. To access what
is showing on DIRECTV, press GUIDE twice.
To learn more, refer to the DIRECTV Plus
HD DVR User Guide you received from your
installer. Press EXIT to leave any screen and
return to watching TV.
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When you use the DVR control buttons, the control bar appears as a quick
reference that shows you information about the current program, including
title, progress, start time and how much of the program has been stored.
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The features of your new HD DVR system will change the way you watch TV forever. You’ll be able to do
amazing things that will greatly enhance your viewing experience of live programs as well as everything
you record. Just push the DVR control buttons indicated below to use the associated features.
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Starts the recorded video or paused live TV
currently on screen. Hold this button down
for slow motion.
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Freezes the action of any live or
prerecorded television program. While
paused, press FFWD or REW to move
forward or backward frame by frame.
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Fast-forwards recorded or live-stored
video. Press up to three times to fast-
forward at increasing speeds. (Pressing
play returns to normal play.)
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Rewinds recorded or live-stored video.
Press up to three times to rewind at
increasing speeds. (Pressing play returns
to normal play.)
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Automatically records live TV. (One-touch
record works on highlighted programs in
the Guide and live TV.)
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While watching recorded TV, pressing this
stops playback, inserts live TV in the top
right and gives options to keep, delete or
record other episodes of your recorded show.
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Jumps the program you’re watching
backwards 6 seconds and starts playing
from that point. Holding down REPLAY
jumps to the beginning of the program.
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Jumps ahead in recorded or live-stored
video by 30 seconds. Hold down to continue
to the end.
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Want to know how to record and watch recorded shows with your new DIRECTV Plus®
HD DVR? It’s easy, and we’ll show you how. Let’s get started.
If you would like to record a second program at the same time, simply select that program
from the Guide or tune to it and repeat the steps above. If you wish to watch a different
program while recording, you can go to another channel.
You can record up to 2 programs at once. (Requires connection of 2 satellite inputs from a
multiple-LNB DIRECTV® System antenna.)
To record the program
you’re watching, simply
press the RECORD button
once on your remote.
If you press the
RECORD button a
second time while
watching a program,
the Onscreen Display
will give you the ability
to KEEP RECORDING,
STOP & KEEP or STOP
& DELETE.
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To nd a program
you’d like to record,
press the GUIDE
button twice to see
what’s playing.
Use the ARROW
buttons to highlight
the show, then press
RECORD. The Record
Icon will appear.
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NOTE: If you’re watching a show that is not part of a series (a movie, a sporting
event, the news), pressing RECORD a second time will cancel the recording.
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Find the show you’d like
to record in the Guide.
Highlight the show and
press RECORD.
For programs that run
in episodes, once you
choose a show to record,
you can press RECORD
a second time. This will
enact the Series Link™
feature, which will
record every episode
of your show on this
channel, even if the
time slot changes.
Press RECORD
a third time to
cancel the recording.
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To bring up the Quick
Menu options while
watching live TV, press
MENU on your remote.
Use the black ARROW
buttons to highlight
SEARCH in the Quick
Menu. Then press
SELECT.
Once you’ve selected a
search by title, person,
keyword or channel, you
can highlight a show to
display the program’s
information. Press
RECORD to record it.
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Press LIST to access the
shows you’ve already
recorded in your Playlist,
or MyVOD.
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Use the black ARROW
buttons to select the
show you want to watch,
then press PLAY.
If you would like to
delete a show, use the
ARROW buttons to nd
the program, then press
the DASH button twice
to delete.
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Press LIST to access
shows you have already
recorded.
Press the YELLOW
button to bring up your
To Do List.
Navigate the Onscreen
list using the ARROW
buttons to see the
programs you are set
to record.
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NOTE: You can use the BACK button to return to a previous screen.
Your To Do List is the list of programs you are set to record. It will list each program
separately and show you when these programs will be recorded.
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Press LIST to get to your
Playlist. Then press the
YELLOW button and use
the ARROW buttons to
highlight the show you
want and press SELECT.
Highlight RECORD in
the onscreen menu and
press SELECT.
Use the ARROW and
SELECT buttons to scroll
through the menus and
choose your options,
like whether to start
recording 10 minutes
early or stop recording
5 minutes later. After
changing recording
options, highlight UPDATE
and press SELECT.
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When you record a show, you want to record it in its entirety. But sometimes,
networks begin their broadcasts early. Or, the big game goes into overtime.
We’ve made it easy to change your recording options so you don’t miss a minute.
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Visit directv.com/hddvr for more information.
KNOWING YOUR DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR
WATCHING TV RECORDING PROGRAMS KNOWING YOUR HD DVR
INFO
Channel Banner
When you tune to a channel, the Channel
Banner appears across the top of the screen,
displaying the channel and program you are
currently watching. The Channel Banner will
also appear if you press the INFO button.
Quick Menu
The Quick Menu lets you easily access DIRECTV
features relevant to live TV or any screen you
are currently viewing, such as the Guide. To
access the Quick Menu, press the MENU button.
Onscreen Guide
The Guide displays listings of current and
upcoming programs for up to 14 days in
advance. The top right corner shows what’s
playing on live TV. With one press, the RED and
GREEN buttons in the Guide allow you to skip
forward or backwards by 12 hours. Press the
GUIDE button on your remote to display the Guide.
The Mini Guide
The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide
that displays only one channel at a time, allowing
you to watch live TV in full screen. Bring up the
Mini Guide by pressing the BLUE button.
DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR FEATURES
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KNOWING YOUR DIRECTV PLUS® HD DVR
WATCHING TV RECORDING PROGRAMS KNOWING YOUR HD DVR
Visit directv.com/hddvr for more information.
FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Onscreen Assistance
Selecting HELP & SETTINGS in the Quick
Menu displays a submenu of items that lets
you customize, adjust and keep track of your
DIRECTV viewing experience.
Customer Service
If you need further assistance, you can
visit directv.com/hddvr for FAQs, Technical
Troubleshooting, Help Forums and Demos.
Or call us at 1-800-531-5000.
The purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to help you start using your DIRECTV Plus®
HD DVR right away. But you may need more details to fully take advantage of all the
features and capabilities now available to you.
Please refer to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR User Guide for complete instructions
and in-depth information on your new HD DVR system.
INFO
Search for Programs
The Search feature allows you to nd a program by
title, person, keyword or channel. Press the MENU
button, highlight SEARCH in the Quick Menu and
then push SELECT.
Recording Programs
With your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you can record
up to two programs at once. To record a program,
either press the RECORD button while watching
live TV or highlight a program in the Guide and
press RECORD. To learn more, reference the
Recording Programs section on page 6.
Playlist
You can access the list of programs you’ve
recorded by pressing the LIST button on your
remote. Your programs are displayed under the
MyVOD™ tab. To see which programs you are set to
record, press the YELLOW button to view your To
Do List. You may SELECT the Showcases tab to see
special programming from DIRECTV.
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T: 15 in
T: 9.75 in
F: 7.5 in F: 7.5 in