DirecTV HD DVR Pro User Manual

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO USER GUIDE

Safety & Care

Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment.

Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product:

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safet y. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being wa lked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT!

If this product is used at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should be used.

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We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO into a surge protector to prevent damage from fluctuations in your power supply.

• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs ﬁ rmly into their jacks. A lso, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than down the middle once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A /V cables as much as possible.

• Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this manual).

• Place it on a ﬂ at, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface.

• Always unplug your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it.

• Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables.

•  e only way to disconnect the the DIRECTV Receiver from the power supply is to remove the power cord.  e DIRECTV Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which must be easily accessible.

• CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; always take it to a qualiﬁ ed service person when repair is required. Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used. Attempted self-repair may also void your warranty. Changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move it with care.

• Have your DIR ECT V Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself).

• Any changes or modiﬁ cations in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the part y responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• If you move your DIR ECTV Receiver between locations at diﬀ erent temperatures, allow it to reach room temperature before you apply power to it.

• Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV Receiver while it is connected to the AC power supply. If you want to move your set-top box, ﬁ rst disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing

For your information: The identification sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver. The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3.

• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.  e DIRECTV Receiver should not be used near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other vessels containing liquid on top of it.

• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airﬂ ow to the unit. Blocking the airﬂ ow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.

• Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Receiver. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power ampliﬁ er.

• Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended.

• Don’t overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of ﬁ re or shock. It’s also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual.

Note to Satellite Dish Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Table of

Contents

Getting Started ......................................................................................... 1

Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

About Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO ............................................................................................................ 2

What You Can Watch .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Equipment You’ll Need ....................................................................................................................................... 3

DVR Service .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

HD Access Fee ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Installation & Activation ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 4

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 4

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Rear Panel .............................................................................................................. 6

What’s On ................................................................................................. 9

Watching TV ..........................................................................................................................................................11

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Live TV .......................................................................................12

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Recorded TV ............................................................................. 13

The Channel Banner .......................................................................................................................................... 15

The Guide .................................................................................................................................................................17

Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide

Getting Around in the Guide ..........................................................................................................................17

The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV........................................................................... 18

Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites .......................................................................19

One-Touch Record with Default Options ....................................................................................................19

Autorecord a Search ...........................................................................................................................................20

Changing Record Options/Canceling a Record .........................................................................................20

Recording to VCR..............................................................................................................................................20

Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day .........................................................................................21

The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded Programs ............................................................................................22

Disk Space Bar .....................................................................................................................................................23

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The Menu ................................................................................................ 25

Using the Menu .......................................................................................................................................................27

Help & Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

Help .......................................................................................................................................................................27

Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................27

Scheduler ..............................................................................................................................................................28

Favorites ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Parental Controls ................................................................................................................................................28

My Playlist ................................................................................................................................................................29

Audio Options .........................................................................................................................................................29

Dolby® Digital ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

Category Sort ...........................................................................................................................................................30

Pay Per View .............................................................................................................................................................31

Search .........................................................................................................................................................................31

Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................................ 32

Favorites .................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Channels I Get ....................................................................................................................................................33

Caller ID & Messages ............................................................................................................................................33

Caller ID ...............................................................................................................................................................33

DIRECTV Messages .........................................................................................................................................34

Parental Controls ....................................................................................................................................................34

Ratings...................................................................................................................................................................34

Channel Blocks ................................................................................................................................................... 35

Spending ...............................................................................................................................................................35

Hours .....................................................................................................................................................................35

Now, lock it ..........................................................................................................................................................36

Let me in…! .......................................................................................................................................................... 36

Menu Features for Recording ...............................................................................................................................37

More Info ................................................................................................. 39

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................40

System Upgrades .................................................................................................................................................40

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO or TV Problems..............................................................................................41

Recorded TV Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................45

Remote Control Problems ................................................................................................................................ 48

Running the System Test ...................................................................................................................................49

Limited 90-Day Warranty .....................................................................................................................................50

Who is Covered? ................................................................................................................................................50

What is Covered? ............................................................................................................................................... 50

What is Excluded? ............................................................................................................................................. 51

Make Sure You Keep... ...................................................................................................................................... 52

Before Requesting Repair Service... ............................................................................................................... 52

To Get Warranty Service... ...............................................................................................................................52

To Get Out-of-Warranty Service... ................................................................................................................. 52

Product Information...............................................................................................................................................54

DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN .................................................................................................................55

DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits.............................................................................................55

FCC Customer Information ................................................................................................................................ 57

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”) ..........................................60

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Appendix A: Installation ........................................................................ 63

Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................................................64

Hardware Reference ...............................................................................................................................................64

Cables & Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 65

Choose Your Setup .............................................................................................................................................67

Connecting Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to your TV or VCR ......................................................67

Making the Video Connections .......................................................................................................................... 68

Making the Audio Connections .......................................................................................................................... 70

Making the Basic Connections ............................................................................................................................72

Guided Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................74

HDTV Settings in Guided Setup ...................................................................................................................74

Now, let us lead the way… ................................................................................................................................75

Activate Your DIRECTV

Programming Your Remote Control ..................................................................................................................76

Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................................................76

Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO ...........................................77

Service ...................................................................................................................... 75

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Appendix B: High-Def 101 ..................................................................... 79

About High-Definition .........................................................................................................................................80

Types of TV Broadcasts ....................................................................................................................................80

Resolution & Interlacing ...................................................................................................................................81

Aspect Ratio .........................................................................................................................................................82

Screen Formats ....................................................................................................................................................82

Options For Changing Video Output ...............................................................................................................83

FORMAT key on Your Remote ......................................................................................................................83

Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel ..........................................................................................84

Supported Resolutions ...........................................................................................................................................85

Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats .....................................................................................................................86

4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs ..................................................................................................................... 86

16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs ..................................................................................................................... 88

Index ........................................................................................................ 91

2 Welcome

2 About Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO

Chapter 1

Getting

Started

3 Installation & Activation

4 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel

6 DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Rear Panel

Welcome

With the DIRECTV® HD DVR PRO you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 250 channels, including our awesome HD selections and over 30 premium movie channels, with something to please everyone in the family. DIRECTV® HD service offers everything you’d want in your television experience: an astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-of-a-kind sports and events. DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus exciting live sports, concerts and specials, even Pay Per View selections in HD. There are exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team. Even access to 68 XM Satellite Music channels!

To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO have been designed to be simple and user-friendly. You’ll find that most features are selfexplanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you through them.

About Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO

The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO is a high-definition, digital video recorder, that lets you record up to 400 hours of your favorite programs in standard-definition or 100 hours of high-definition, and use pause and other video controls on live TV*. You can select a specific program and set it to record once or every time it’s on, or you can search for and record your favorite shows with your desired name, title or keywords. You can even record up to two shows at once†.

Important

• You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features.

• Additional HD Access Fee required to receive HD programming.

• DIRECTV hardware, programming, DVR service and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing regarding programming, DVR service and HD Access Fee, please visit directv.com.

• *Actual recording capacity varies based on type of programming being recorded. Fewer hours of HD can be recorded.

• †Professional installation highly recommended. Land-based phone line required.

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What You Can Watch

With the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, you have access to all types of televised programming, including:

DIRECTV  high-definition and standard-definition digital programming via satellite, including local channels if offered in your area (DIRECTV service subscription required).

Local digital TV channels, including any local HD broadcasts shown in your area, available via the  DIRECTV Satellite.

Equipment You’ll Need

To view HD programming, you’ll need, in addition to your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO:

A  high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor)

A 5 LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna—MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible 

DVR Service

Digital video recording capabilities are only fully functional with a land-based phone line connection and a subscription to DVR Service, sold separately. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/DVR.

HD Access Fee

To receive HD channels, you will need to subscribe to HD Access. For information and pricing, visit directv.com/HD.

Installation & Activation

If you or a professional installer have not yet connected your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO and other components, please see Appendix A, Installation at the end of this User Guide. Following installation, you will need to activate your DIRECTV service. If you have not activated already, see page 75 for more information.

Package Contents

The following items are included with your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO:

 HDMI video cables  Remote control & batteries  A/V cables (RCA type)  Power cord

 Component video cable ( YPbPr)  Access card

 Phone cord  (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs)  User guide

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Front Panel

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POWER

OPEN

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RECMENUGUIDE

SELECT

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480p 720p 1080i

OPEN

1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT – For future use.

2) POWER – Turns your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO on or oﬀ . Your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO still records and receives messages when powered oﬀ .

3) REMOTE SENSOR –  e infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control.

4) GUIDE – Displays the onscreen program guide.

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5) MENU – Brings up the Menu to access settings and services.

6) RECORD – In live TV, records current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program.

7) ARROWS – Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or right.

8) SELECT – Selects the item highlighted.

9) LIGHT RING – 12 blue lights indicate the current state of the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO. Press and hold the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to dim and turn oﬀ the lights. (Repeat to brighten.)

10) ACTIVE – Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel—local weather and more!

11) INFO – Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell.

12) RESOLUTION INDICATORS – Lights indicate the current resolution setting.

13) DOOR PANEL, ACCESS CARD –  e access card slot and RESET button are located behind the door panel.

Insert your DIRECTV Access Card

Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot.

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Rear Panel

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HDMI

SWITCH

OPTICAL OUT

HDMI

OPTICAL OUT

1) SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) – Use to connect the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a satellite dish antenna. If your installation includes an SWM (Single Wire Module), connect the SWM output to this input. SWM is a technology that allows multiple tuners to work with a single satellite input, giving you the ability to watch and record up to two programs at once.

2) SATELLITE IN 2 – If you do not have an SWM, both satellite inputs must be used to watch and record up to two programs at once.

3) USB – For future use.

4) S-VIDEO OUT – Provides the best picture quality for standard-deﬁ nition TV, better than VIDEO RCA-type jacks. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use it along with the AUDIO jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to your TV. (Cable sold separately.)

5) VIDEO (Yellow) – Provides good picture quality for standard-deﬁ nition TV. Connect the second RCAtype composite VIDEO jack to another device, such as a VCR. You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection.

The Rear Panel may look complicated, but you probably won’t use all the connections.

Connect video, audio, your satellite dish, a phone line, power, and you’re done!

6) COMPONENT OUT/ YPbPr (G, R, B) – Provides good HD picture quality, but not as good as HDMI. YPbPr carries only picture information, not sound; use it along with a digital audio connection or AUDIO (L/R red/white) jacks.

7) AUDIO (R-Red and L-White) – Audio cables oﬀ er good, non-digital sound quality. You can connect a second set of audio cables to another component, such as a VCR or stereo.

8) RS232C – Receives data from external devices. (Future use.)

9) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) – Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.)

10) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAX) – Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.)

11) IR INPUT –Use with an external IR Repeater/Emitter when your receiver is enclosed and can’t “see” the remote.

12) HDMI OPTICAL – Provides the best quality HD picture (better than YPbPr/component video). HDMI also provides audio, for a high-quality, “one-cable” solution. With optional converter and ﬁ ber optic cable, you may place your TV up to 300 feet from your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Receiver.

13) S-ATA PORT – For future use.

14) HDMI SWITCH – Move this switch to select the type of HDMI cable you are using.

15) ETHERNET 1 & 2 (RJ45) – Provides connectivity to your home network, and to the Internet, so you can access your Music & Photos from your DIRECTV Receiver and access DIRECTV On Demand broadband programming. (Note:  is socket provides 5 Volts DC Power. Please ensure your equipment is

compatible prior to connection.)

16) HDMI –  e same quality as HDMI Optical, using a traditional copper cable.

17) PHONE – Connects the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to a telephone wall jack. We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO.

18) AC POWER – Connects the DIRECTV HD DVR PRO to an electrical outlet. We recommend you use a surge protector to safeguard your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO from power spikes.

11 Watching TV

17 The Guide

Chapter 2

What’s On

18 The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV

19 Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites

21 Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day

22 The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded Programs

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Watching TV

Use the Channel Lineup (included

in your Welcome package) to get

familiar with our channel numbers.

Now that everything’s set up, you’re ready to grab your remote and start surfing!

With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press PWR*. To access the channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote (the channel will appear in a second or two, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away). You can also navigate to different channels through the Guide, described in detail later in this chapter. Keep in mind, either way, you’ll only be able to access those channels in your chosen DIRECTV® programming package. For a list of the channels available in the DIRECTV programming packages, visit directv.com.

Use the black keys on the left side of your remote control to adjust volume up or down (VOL) or mute the sound (MUTE). The black keys on the right side can take you to the next channel numerically up or down (CHAN), or jump to the previous channel you watched (PREV).

* You may have noticed your DIRECTV remote contains keys labeled PWR and DIRECTV & TV POWER. The PWR key turns your DIRECTV Receiver on and off. The DIRECTV & TV POWER keys turn both your receiver and your TV on and off. However, the remote must be programmed to work with your TV. See “Programming Your Remote Control” in Appendix A for more information.

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Live TV

Live Buffer: The DIRECTV HD DVR PRO saves programs to the hard drive instantly and continuously, while you watch. This “live buffer” lets you pause, rewind, fast forward or “instant replay.” (Note: You cannot fast forward during live TV until you pause or rewind a program.) If you start watching a program late, even if it is not set to record, you can back up to the beginning (up to 90 minutes) using REWIND, as long as you haven’t changed channels since the program started.

Cruise Controls: Use the PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY, RECORD and ADVANCE keys to control your viewing time. Pressing FFWD or REWIND multiple times lets you increment the speed at which you cruise through a program. Pressing and holding PLAY shows the program in slow motion. If you press FFWD while a program is paused, the program is displayed in frame-by-frame.

When you use Cruise Control keys, a “control bar” shows you where you are in the program, the start and end time of the program, how much of the program has been stored and the program title.

If you are viewing a screen with a TV Window, such as the Guide or an Info screen, icons are displayed in the window to identify the current state (e.g., playing, paused, fast forward, etc.).

DIRECTV HD DVR PRO Features in Recorded TV

Recorded programs can be found in the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen. To view the Playlist, press LIST. To return to live TV, press EXIT.

Cruise Controls: The PAUSE, FFWD, REWIND, REPLAY and ADVANCE keys work with recorded programs just as they do with live TV. Pressing STOP while you’re watching a recorded program stops playback and displays the My Playlist tab on the Playlist screen.

When you’ve reached the end of a recorded program, the recorder will ask if you want to delete it to make room for new programs.

For recorded programs, the control bar shows the program duration instead of the start and end times. For screens with a TV Window, icons are displayed in the window as they are for live TV. The color of the portion of the control bar that indicates the stored portion of a program is orange for recorded programs, green for live TV.

Bookmarks: “Bookmarks” are a way of keeping track of places in a program you’d like to jump to quickly. You can set Bookmarks in a recorded program by pressing PAUSE then the GREEN key. They can be deleted by pressing PAUSE, then the DASH key. You can jump to Bookmarks by pressing and holding the FFWD key to move forward, or the REWIND key to move back, or via the Menu. (See Chapter 3.)

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Current Date & Time

DIRECTV Channel

Program Info

The Channel Banner

Any time you tune to a channel, the Channel Banner appears across the top of the screen, displaying info on the channel and show you are currently watching:

1) Current date & time

2) DIRECTV Channel – Channel logo, number and call letters of the station you’re currently viewing.

Info Panel

Current Favorites

Audio Options

Messages

Parental Controls

Button Hint

3) Program Info – Program title, stop and start time and rating of the current program.

4) Info Panel – Displayed when you press INFO on your remote. Contains the program description and other information. Press SELECT on the More Info button to see additional options.

5) Current Favorites – Favorite Channels list currently in use.

6) Audio options – A “ﬁ lled in” icon indicates alternate audio options are available. A “hollow” icon, no alternate audio options are available.

7) Messages – A “ﬁ lled in” icon indicates new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages. A “hollow” icon, there are no new or unread messages.

8) Parental Controls – Parental Controls lock status.  ree icons: Locked (“ﬁ lled-in” lock icon), unlocked (“hollow” unlocked icon) and temporarily unlocked (“ﬁ lled-in” locked icon).

9) Button Hint – Tells you that you can see the Mini Guide by pressing the BLUE key on the remote.

Music Channels

Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous music channels with something for every taste. Tune to these just as you would to any channel. You’ll see a special Channel Banner that initially displays the channel description (for example, “The ‘60s,” “US Country”). As each song is played, its info will appear in the banner, including song title, artist and record company.

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Pres s the GUIDE key twice to

skip the Channel Categories

screen.

The Guide

Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide®

The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 14 days in advance. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, search for and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or search for a program you’re interested in.

Icons you may see in the Guide:

GUIDE

– Broadcast in letterbox (16:9 widescreen) format 

– All Day Ticket  Pay Per View showings (pay once, watch all day)

– Scheduled to Record 

– All episodes scheduled to record 

– Program matches a  Search, set to autorecord

– Currently recording 

– HD program 

–  Dolby Digital audio available

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Getting Around in the Guide

Press the GUIDE key on your remote, then choose how you want to filter the Guide (or press GUIDE twice to skip the filter). Select All Channels, or channels in a specific category.

Moving through the Guide is simple:

The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots.  Highlight a program or channel cell to view its description.

Use the CHAN key up or down to scroll a full page. 

Press the RED or GREEN keys to move forward or back in time in 12-hour increments. 

GUIDE

ACTIVE

LIST

EXIT

SELECT

To tune to a program that is on now, highlight the program and press SELECT. Selecting a future  program displays program information.

Press INFO when you’ve highlighted a show in the  Guide to view a more in-depth description and options. Pressing INFO when you’ve highlighted the channel name displays the channel’s listing for up to 14 days.

Press SELECT when you’ve highlighted a channel cell (far left) to view that channel in the TV  window.

Press MENU to see  Guide options, change your Favorites list, or jump to a desired date and time.

Press  RECORD to record the program.

The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV

The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time, and appears over full-screen TV. To display the Mini Guide, press the BLUE key on the remote while watching TV. Just as you can with the Guide, you can scroll through channels and times, set programs to record, access program info, and other Guide features

BACK

INFO

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Recording Programs: A Great Way to Watch Your Favorites

Recording is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. You won’t miss your favorite series because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team’s playoff game because you had to work late. Just set a program to record and your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO will save it for you to watch later. To watch recorded programs, use the Playlist feature. (See The Playlist on page 22.)

To schedule a program for recording with specific options:

1) Highlight a program that interests you and press INFO.

2) Highlight and select Record. A screen is displayed where you can set record options for that program. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the program to record as you wish.

3) Select the Set Record button, then OK on the conﬁ rmation screen.

You can record up to two programs at once.* However, if a program you select to record conflicts with another recording, you will be notified of the conflict at the time and given a choice of which recording to cancel.

when you miss a show just because you forget it’s on?

So do we.

One-Touch Record with Default Options

On any screen, you can press the RECORD key on a highlighted program to schedule it to record with default options.

Pressing  RECORD once schedules the highlighted program to record. A recording icon is displayed next to the program title to let you know it is scheduled.

For a one-time only program: 

• Pressing RECORD again cancels the record.

* Professional installation highly recommended.

For episodic programs: 

• Pressing RECORD a second time schedules all episodes of the program for recording.

• Pressing RECORD a third time cancels the recording.

Autorecord a Search

Programs that match a Search (see Search, page 31) can be scheduled to autorecord. When the search results are displayed, simply select Autorecord from the left menu, then follow the onscreen instructions to set the record options.

Changing Record Options/Canceling a Record

Once you have scheduled a program to record, you can change the record options or cancel the recording by selecting the program in the Guide or the To Do List (press LIST, then YELLOW); then, select the Record item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to change the program’s options or cancel recording completely.

You can change the following record options:

• For all programs, you can extend recording start and stop times (for example, start 1 minute before the program; stop 5 minutes after the scheduled end of the program).

• For programs with multiple episodes, you can select whether to record first run programs and repeats or just first runs, how many episodes to keep, and how long to save the recorded program.

Recording to VCR

To record a program on your VCR, make sure you’ve connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV HD DVR PRO, then select a recorded program from the My Playlist tab in the Playlist, set your VCR to

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