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The On-Screen Menus and the Remote ControlArrow Buttons For questions regarding your DIRECTV HD DVR, DIRECTV programming, or your DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service,after checking the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide, please contact DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288.When you call DIRECTV, you will need to provide the 12 digit number on your HD DVR's access card, and the make,model number, serial number and 12 digit Receiver ID number of your HD DVR, located on a label on the back of theHD DVR and on the System Information screen under Messages & Setup.DI REC TV HD DV R U ser's G uid eDIRECTV is dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties,we would like to hear from you.DIRECTV HD DVRUser's GuideTo navigate the DIRECTV HD DVR’s on-screen menus, usethe remote control’s arrow buttons to move the highlight baronto the option you want, then press SELECT.S electThe LEFT arrow button often takes you to a previous screen.SelectHighlight BarTwo Types of On-Screen ArrowsThe arrows that appear beside or nearthe highlight bar show possibledirections. For example, on this screen,you could press the RIGHT arrow tohighlight Options or the DOWN arrow tohighlight “Edit Keyword WishList.”Arrows NearHighlight BarPage UpArrowWhen you see page up or pagedown arrows at the top orbottom of the screen (or a list),press the CHAN UP/DOWNbutton to jump to more itemsan entire page at a time.WEB SITEPage DownArrowYou will find all of the most up-to-date information about DIRECTV products and services at theDIRECTV web site, DIRECTV.com.1034748-0001ChanPageCHAN UP/DOWNButton
Remote Control TipsPress the DIRECTV button once to go to DIRECTV Central, or twice togo to the Now Playing List.LIST brings you directly to the Now Playing List.Press(FORWARD) and(BACK) up to 3 times for 3 speeds.Press a fourth time, or press PLAY, to resume normal play.INSTANT REPLAY replays the last 8 seconds of a program.Press CLEAR to delete a title in a list (like the Now Playing list) or toclear things that aren’t part of the program you’re watching (likethe channel banner and status bar).INFO brings up the channel banner. Press the RIGHT arrowto switch among three versions of the banner, each with adifferent amount of information.CHAN UP/DOWN does more than change the channel—it also pagesup or down through lists of programs or menu items.With dual tuner enabled, press LIVE TV or DOWN arrow whilewatching live TV to switch between the two tuners.Inserting Batteries in the Remote ControlHold the remote with the battery door facing you. Place your thumbin the depression of the door and slide the door towards you.Insert two AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to match the and marks on the batteries to the and - marks in the compartment.Replace the battery door by sliding it back into the case with thetabs towards the rear of the compartment. You’ll hear a clickwhen it’s securely back in place.DIRECTV ButtonPress GUIDE to see the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide , thenpress INFO (while the guide is visible) to see Guide Options andchange the day or time, or show only a category of programs.Remote Active LightGlossary of IconsArrow ButtonsRatioLive TVTMRATIO lets you change how the HD DVR displays a picture when thebroadcast aspect ratio (screen width and height) does not matchyour TV’s screen size.EXIT clears all menus and goes to the last channel or recordedprogram you were watching. If you press it while you arewatching a program, it clears things that aren't part of theprogram (like the channel banner and status bar).ADVANCE moves you quickly through saved programming. Press itwhile you are fast forwarding or rewinding to jump to the nexttick mark on the status bar.When you’re watching “behind” live TV (for example, if youpaused live TV and later resumed watching from the pausedspot), ADVANCE catches you up to the live broadcast. In arecorded program, press it once to jump to the end of theprogram, then again to jump to the beginning.Use ADVANCE to enter a dash (-) for channel numbers thatinclude a dash (for example, off-air high-definition channels).ExitListInfoTMGuideWhen you see the Ipreview icon, press THUMBS UP(or SELECT) to view available options, such asscheduling a recording of an upcoming program.SelectThumbs DownThumbs UpMuteVolumePlayChan Up/DownRecordPauseBack (rewind)Fast ForwardSlowInstant ReplayAdvanceSAT/TV SwitchTV PowerIf you program your remote control (as explained in chapter seven),the TV POWER, VOLUME, MUTE, and TV INPUT buttons cancontrol your TV and A/V equipment.Number ButtonsThe SAT/TV Switch sets the remote control to send channelchanging signals to either the HD DVR (SAT) or the television(TV). Many of the remote control’s buttons are disabled whenthis switch is set to TV (for example, SLOW, FAST FORWARD andPAUSE), so if your remote control doesn’t seem to be working,check to make sure this switch is set to SAT.ClearThese appear when you press the THUMBS UP orTHUMBS DOWN button. You can give a program upto three Thumbs UpTM or Thumbs DownTM.TV InputNow PlayingSelect the yellow star to visit a Showcase or view otherspecial content.The clapboard icon indicates a selection with special videocontent. Press PLAY to play the video clip.Channel Banner(Green) This program will be saved until you delete it.Select to start or stop a recording.(Yellow) In less than one day, this program may be deleted tomake room for other recordings you have requested, but only ifspace is needed.Highlight this icon to see what's on the other tuner. This icon isbright when the other tuner is recording a program. Select it toswitch to the other tuner.(Yellow with exclamation mark) At any time, this program may bedeleted to make room for other programs you have requested.If an alternate audio track is available, this icon will be bright.Select it to view audio options.(Red with black border) This program is currently being recorded.If the program is broadcast with Dolby Digital audio, this iconwill appear. Select it to turn Dolby Digital auido on or off.This program is a TiVo Suggestion. TiVo Suggestions arerecorded only if space is available, and are the first to be deletedwhen space is needed.Select to display or turn on Parental Controls.To Do List and View Upcoming EpisodesEnter/LastDIRECTV Central and ShowcasesThis program is an individual recording (not part of a SeasonPass or other repeating recording). In other screens, the singlecheckmark indicates an item has been selected.This program will be recorded as part of a Season PassTM.This program will be recorded as part of an auto-recordingWishListTM search.Select to view Messages from DIRECTV.DIRECTV Advanced Program GuideTMThis icon indicates that a pay per view event is an All Day Ticket.This appears with programs broadcast with Dolby Digital audio.This icon appears with programs broadcast in Letterbox format.This icon appears with programs broadcast in high-definitionformat.
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Thank you for choosing the DIRECTV HD DVR!Whether you've been enjoying DIRECTV service for years or this is your first experiencewith us, we are excited to introduce to you the DIRECTV HD DVR. Now you can enjoy thebest and widest variety in high-definition and digital entertainment with the addedconvenience of digital video recording, all in one receiver.DIRECTV Delivers HD content. DIRECTV offers access to major HD networks such as HBOHDTV, Showtime HD, ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, HDNet Movies andmore. With your HD DVR and an off-air antenna, you can even enjoy your favorite primetime shows in high definition.* For more information on HD programming available throughDIRECTV, visit DIRECTV.com.All digital, all the time. DIRECTV offers access to over 225 channels of Hollywood hits,classic movies, family programming, news, and exciting sports action. Plus access to up to36 commercial-free music channels—all in digital-quality picture and sound.DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events. With DIRECTV service, the main event is inyour home! You’ll have access to great movies, exclusive special live sports, concerts, andspecial events. DIRECTV offers up to 55 different pay per view choices each day includingselect titles in HD on channel 85. Just use your remote control to order front-row seats foryour friends and family! (Phone connection required.)DIRECTV knows sports. DIRECTV offers access to more sports than you ever thoughtpossible. So you can follow your favorite team across the country with our pro and collegesports subscriptions. DIRECTV will take you to the arena for the best sports has to offer.With DIRECTV DVR with TiVo , you're in control. The DIRECTV HD DVR brings you thelatest in television technology, including the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide , with upto 14 days of program listings, and the ability to pause and replay live TV. Plus, with PickPrograms to Record and the other easy to use features of your DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service, you'll never miss your favorite shows again.*In cities where local off-air, highdefinition programs are available;reception may vary based on geographiclocation.iii
Table of ContentsUsing this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiChapter 1: Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Introduction to Digital Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Useful Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Cables and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Chapter 2: Guided Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Satellite Dish Guided Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Activate Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Off-Air Channels and Video Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Phone Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33DIRECTV Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Chapter 3: The Basics in 5 Short Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Tour 1: Play with Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Tour 2: DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Tour 3: Find and Record Your Favorite Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Tour 4: Find New Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Tour 5: Now Playing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Cool Things You Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47iv
Chapter 4: Pick Programs to Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Using the Guide to Find Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Find Your Favorite Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Find Programs That Match Your Interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Chapter 5: Watching Live TV and Recorded Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Using the Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Watching Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Watching Programs from Now Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Watching High-Definition Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Save to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Music Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Chapter 6: Messages and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Messages from DIRECTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104System Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Restart or Reset System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108v
Chapter 7: Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Instructions: TV Power, Volume, and TV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Resetting the Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Setting a Remote Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Chapter 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Chapter 9: Warranty and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Appendix A: Front and Back Panel Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Appendix B: GNU General Public License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Glossary of Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Covervi
Using this GuideThis User’s Guide describes how to connect your new DIRECTV HD DVR to yourtelevision and other audio/video equipment. It also provides valuable information aboutthe features and use of the HD DVR.Throughout this guide, you willsee important and helpful notesand tips in this format.Remote Control Tips & Glossary of Icons. The inside front cover of this guide providesan introduction to the remote control. The inside back cover has a Glossary of Icons thatexplains many of the graphic symbols you will see when using your HD DVR.Useful Terms. Many technical terms in this guide are explained in the Useful Termssection beginning on page 6.Menu Paths. Notes at the bottom of some pages show you how to find the screen beingdiscussed on that page. For example, page 59 describes the “Record by Time or Channel”feature. At the bottom of the page is the note DIRECTV Central Pick Programs toRecord Record by Time/Channel. This note means you can find Record by Time/Channel, the screen being discussed, by going to DIRECTV Central (press the DIRECTVbutton on your remote control) and selecting Pick Programs to Record, then Record byTime/Channel.DIRECTV DVR with TiVo Service. This is the program searching and recording serviceprovided through the DIRECTV HD DVR.DIRECTV HD DVR. Refers collectively to the high-definition satellite and off-air receiverand the digital video recorder (DVR) hardware. Your HD DVR combines a DIRECTVHD Receiver, an off-air digital receiver, and a DVR.vii
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Press the DIRECTV button once to go to DIRECTV Central, or twice to go to the Now Playing List. LIST brings you directly to the Now Playing List. Press (FORWARD) and (BACK) up to 3 times for 3 speeds. Press a fourth time, or press PLAY, to resume normal play. INSTANT REPLAY replays the last 8 seconds of a program. Press CLEAR to d
CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV RECEIVER The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control comes programmed to work with most DIRECTV Receivers. Should the remote control not work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you will need to set up the remote control by performing the following steps. Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote 1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model
CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV RECEIVER The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control comes programmed to work with most DIRECTV Receivers. Should the remote control not work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you will need to set up the remote control by performing the following steps. Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote 1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model
Client (RVU) Any RVU certified and DIRECTV approved device that can be connected to the DIRECTV Genie Server (e.g. TV’s, Blu-ray Players, etc.) DIRECTV RVU clients C31, C41, C41W, C51, C61K, C61W client non-DIRECTV RVU clients Samsung RVU TV, Sony RVU TV, PS3 etc. DECA (CCK) DIRECTV Et
The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control is designed to give you access to features and functions found on your original remote control. To use it with your brand of DIRECTV Receiver, you will need to program the remote control by per-forming the following steps. Programming DIRECTV Remote 1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model num-
DIRECTV DSWM-30 MULTISWITCH DIRECTV’s last external multiswitch, the SWM-16, debuted in 2010. That’s a lifetime ago. Since then, DIRECTV and AT&T engineers have concentrated on developing multiswitch technology built right into the dish. New LNBs like the “3D2” and Reverse Band 3 provide up to 21 tuner capacity depending on the installation, and with that kind of power running through .
Once your remote is setup to work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you can also set it up to control your TV, DVD, VCR, Stereo and other equipment. Program your remote to control your TV: 1. Turn on your TV and DIRECTV Receiver. 2. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. 3. Press MENU on your remote control, then select
equipment the mode switch is set to. Press TV POWER ON/OFF to turn the TV and DIRECTV Receiver on or off. (NOTE: These keys are only active after the remote has been setup for your TV. See page 17.) Use these keys to control your DIRECTV DVR or your VCR, DVD, or CD/DVD player. On a DIRECTV DVR, enables one-touch record for any selected program.
OFF-AIR TUNER. Connect the power cable that comes with the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER to the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the power cable that was removed from the DIRECTV Receiver to the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER. OPEN POWER OPEN GUIDE MENU SELECT REC ACTIVE INFO S HDMI ETHERNET CAU
