DirecTV HR22 User Manual
DIRECTV PLUS® DVR
HD AND SD RECEIVERS
USER GUIDE
DIRECTV P LUS® DVR
HD AND SD R ECEIVERS
USER GUIDE
This DIRECTV Set Top Box meets
ENERGY STAR guidelines.*
*May not apply to
older models.
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Welcome to the DIRECTV Family!
Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Now that you’re plugged in, it’s time to start enjoying your access to over 265
channels of TV programming, including 65 channels of XM radio, plus an extensive Pay Per View selection and, if you connect your receiver
to the Internet, access to DIRECTV on Demand where you can download from a library of thousands of shows via your home broadband
service. This User Guide will take you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to recording your favorite programs.
Getting Connected
If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you are ready to start watching TV.
If your receiver was not professionally installed or you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 3:
Installation and Connections.
If you’re new to DVRs or just want to know the essentials, simply read the Chapter 1 Quick Start. If you want to become an expert, read
Chapter 2 to get all the details.
• You must subscribe to DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features.
• You must subscribe to the HD Access fee in order to be able to view the HD channels included
in your programming package.
• 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.
IMP OR TA NT:
This user guide applies to Standard Definition (SD), as well as High Definition (HD) DVRs. Sections devoted exclusively to HD DVRs are
marked with the HD ONLY icon and placed on a light blue background.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Viewing Live Television..............................................16
Program Guide .......................................................................16
Local Channels ........................................................................16
HD & SD Channels .................................................................17
Unsubscribed Channels ........................................................17
Mini Guide ................................................................................18
Channel Banner ......................................................................18
Interactive Channels ...............................................................19
Guide Banners .........................................................................21
Main Menu ..............................................................................21
Finding and Recording Programs ..............................23
Recording a Single Show .......................................................23
Recording an Entire Series .....................................................25
Searching for a Show ..............................................................26
Watching and Deleting your Recorded Shows .....................27
Program Guide Features and Options .........................30
Filtering the Guide ...................................................................30
Guide Options ..........................................................................31
Special Feature: Channel Program List .................................32
Live TV Features and Options ..................................33
Live TV Options .......................................................................33
Live Buffer ..............................................................................34
Recorded TV Special Features .................................35
Press and Hold Buttons ..........................................................35
Bookmarks .............................................................................35
Remote Recordings .................................................................36
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Using Your Remote Control.........................................12
Turning Equipment On and Off ................................................12
Navigation and Destination Buttons ........................................13
Short Cut Buttons ...................................................................13
DVR Control Buttons ............................................................14
The Progress Bar ...................................................................15
Safety & Care ..............................................................8
Welcome to the DIRECTV Family ..................................3
Pay Per View ............................................................................22
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Main Menu - DIRECTV on Demand ..........................46
Finding DIRECTV on Demand Shows .....................................46
Downloading DIRECTV on Demand Shows .......................... 48
Checking the Download Queue ............................................. 48
Pausing Your Downloads ...................................................... 49
Playing Your Downloaded Shows ........................................ 49
Main Menu - Search for Shows ................. ................50
Search by Title .........................................................................50
Search by Person ................................................................... 51
Search by Channel ................................................................. 52
Search by Keyword ................................................................ 53
Recent Searches ................................................................. 54
Main Menu - Manage Recordings ............................55
To Do List .................................................................................55
VOD Queue ............................................................................ 56
Series Manager (Prioritizer) .................................................. 57
History .....................................................................................58
Purchases .............................................................................. 58
Manual Recording ................................................................. 58
Recording Defaults ............................................................... 59
Main Menu - My Playlist ...........................................40
My Playlist Tab .......................................................................40
Showcases Tab .......................................................................41
Playlist Options .......................................................................42
Managing My Playlist .............................................................43
Main Menu - Music, Photos & More ..........................60
Main Menu - Overview ...............................................38
Main Menu - Customer Care & Help .........................65
Customer Care .......................................................................65
Help Topics and FAQs .............................................................65
Main Menu - Caller ID & Messages ...........................63
Messages ................................................................................63
Caller ID ...................................................................................64
Main Menu - Parental, Fav’s & Settings ...................66
Parental Controls ...................................................................66
Favorite Channels ..................................................................72
System Setup ..........................................................................73
Reset .......................................................................................79
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CHAPTER 5: WARRANTY & O THER INF ORMA TION
Limited 90-Day Warranty ......................................106
Product Information .............................................109
DIRECTV Protection Plan .........................................110
FCC Customer Information ...................................112
Terms & Conditions for Use of Software .................116
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CHAPTER 3: INST ALLA TION AND C ONNECTIONS
Installation .................................................................82
Your Phone Connection ...........................................................82
Connections for Auxiliary Equipment......................................82
Guided Setup ...........................................................................86
Activate Your DIRECTV® Service ..............................................86
Programming Your Remote Control ........................................87
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................90
Resetting/Reauthorizing Your Receiver .................................90
System Software Updates .......................................................90
On-Screen Error Messages ....................................................91
DIRECTV Plus® DVR or TV Problems ....................... 92
Recorded TV Troubleshooting ................................... 99
Remote Control Problems ...................................... 103
Running the System Test ......................................... 104
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1. Receiver Front and Back Panels ...........................120
2. How to Network Your DVR ....................................124
3. About High Definition .........................................132
Index ...................................................................139
APPENDICES
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Safety & Care
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 safety. 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 walked 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.
Your DIRECTV Plus® DVR 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 there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
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Safety & Care
CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock. The 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.
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 no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
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.
TIP: We highly recommend plugging the
DIRECTV Plus® DVR into a surge protector
to prevent damage from fluctuations in
your power supply.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION
• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit.
Blocking the airflow 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 amplifier.
• 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 re or shock. It’s also important to use only the
type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs rmly into their jacks. Also, 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 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.
• The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from the power supply is to remove the power cord. The 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 qualified
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
modifications 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 DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself).
• Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at different 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, first disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing
• To reduce the risk of re, use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord.
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.
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.
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VIEWING LIVE TELEVISION ...........................................16
FINDING AND RECORDING PROGRAMS.........................23
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Using Your Remote Control
Mode Switch
Note:
Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of the remote flashes.
If the light flashes several times for just one press, it means the batteries
(size AA) are getting low and need to be replaced.
These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off
together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your
remote has already been programmed to operate your TV. If you need to
reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU,
choose Parental, Fav’s & Settings, then System Setup, then Remote, then
Program Remote and follow the step by step instructions.
Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn a single
component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound
system). Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the
component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn
it off or on. The mode switch must always be in the left-most position to
control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in a position that
has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is not supported
by that particular piece of equipment, an on-screen message will pop up
to alert you.
This universal remote control is your touch point to the system, so we’ll start there.
Turning Equipment On and Off
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Shortcut hints
Using Your Remote Control
You already know how to use the buttons on the bottom half of the remote. The digit keys, volume,
etc. work the same way they do on any other remote. These buttons in the middle of the remote are
navigation and destination keys.
Press the GUIDE button to go to the program guide screen. Press the ACTIVE button to go to the
DIRECTV Interactive services home page. Press the LIST button to go to your Playlist of shows
you have recorded. Press EXIT to get out of any menu screen and return to live TV. Use the ARROW
buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen. Press BACK to move
back to the previous screen. (You can also use the LEFT ARROW button to step backward one column
at a time.) The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you go to access all of the features
available in your system. Press INFO on any show to see information about that show.
You can move through all of the DIRECTV user screens using
only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as
appropriate. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE
buttons on the remote are special short cuts that change
function depending on which menu screen you are looking at.
As you use the system look in the bottom right of particular
screens for hints that tell you which color button to use for
a particular short cut. You’ll see several examples in this
chapter.
Navigation and Destination Buttons
Short Cut Buttons
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Starts the recorded video or paused live TV
currently on screen. Hold this button down for
slow motion.
Automatically records live TV. (One-touch record
works on highlighted programs in the Guide and
live TV). Press twice to record a series.
While watching recorded TV, pressing this stops
playback, displays the recorded program info
screen and inserts live TV in the top right.
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.
Jumps ahead in recorded or live-stored video
by 30 seconds. Press multiple times to skip
multiples of 30 seconds. Hold down to continue
to the end of the program.
Freezes the action of any live or prerecorded
television program. While paused, press FFWD
or REW to move forward or backward frame by
frame.
Fast-forwards recorded or live-stored video.
Press up to four times to fast-forward at
increasing speeds. Hold this button down to go
to the next 15-minute tickmark. (Pressing play
returns to normal play.)
Rewinds recorded or live-stored video. Press
up to four times to rewind at increasing speeds.
Hold this button down to go to the previous
15-minute tickmark. (Pressing play returns to
normal play.)
PLAY/SLOW MOTION
PAUSE
FFWD
REW
RECORD
STOP
REPLAY
SKIP
Note:
If by chance you temporarily misplace your remote control or
the batteries die, you’ll find the essential buttons on the front
panel of your DVR!
These are the DVR control buttons (Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.). They can also
be used along with the mode switch to control a DVD player or other auxiliary
equipment.
Here are the DVR functions:
DVR Control Buttons
Using Your Remote Control
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Using Your Remote Control
When you use the DVR control buttons, this quick reference bar appears at
the bottom of the screen to show you where you are in the program and how
far you can go forward or back. For live programs, the progress bar is green
and the time shown is the time of day.
If you press the RECORD button during a live show, the progress bar turns
orange and the orange record icon appears next to the title of the show.
The Progress Bar
The white line
shows which
portion of the
program you are
viewing.
The left end of the
green bar shows
how far back in
time you can go.
The right end of the
green bar shows how far
ahead you can go.
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To see what’s showing, press the GUIDE button to bring up the on-screen
program guide. The guide holds 14 days of programming information for
you. You can navigate in the guide three ways: use the ARROW buttons to
move one cell at a time up/down/left/right; use the CHAN/PAGE button to
scroll a whole page up or down; type in the channel number to go directly
there. Look for the color-button hints at the bottom of the screen for short
cuts (i.e. use the GREEN button to move ahead in time 12 hours, once there
use the red key to come back 12 hours). If you press GUIDE twice, you’ll
see a screen that lets you filter the guide. See Chapter 2 “Program Guide
Features and Options”, “Filtering the Guide” for details.
Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the guide from
channel numbers 2 through 69. If you live in one of the few places in the
U.S. where DIRECTV does not provide local channels, you may be using the
DIRECTV AM21 Off-Air Tuner to receive them. Please refer to that manual
for information about those channels.
Program Guide
Local Channels
Look for shortcut
hints here.
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DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are
spread throughout the guide. To find them, look for HD after the
channel call sign (i.e. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of
the guide and also look for HD after the program title in the guide. If you
want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to chapter 2,
section Parental, Fav’s & Settings/Settings/Display for instructions on how
to make that setting.
HD and SD Channels
Channels in the guide that are not part of your subscription package are
shown grayed out. You can customize your guide to hide those channels.
See Chapter 2 “Program Guide Features and Options”, “ Customizing the
Guide” for details.
Unsubscribed Channels
Unsubscribed
Channels
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Once you are watching your show, if you want a quick look at what’s on
next, press the BLUE button to bring up a one-line mini program guide.
You can use it for the current channel or you can type in a new channel
number to see what’s on there. Press SELECT on the new show if you want
to go to that channel.
Mini-guide
One-line
mini-guide
Once you see a current show in the guide that you want to watch, press
SELECT and the receiver will tune to that channel. Then you will see a
brief channel banner showing you the program name, channel number,
date, time and other information. You can bring up the channel banner
at any time by pressing the INFO button. The icons near the upper
right give you more information about your show or your system such
as whether a second audio language is available or if you have a system
message waiting. Go to the inside of the back cover of this manual to get an
explanation of all the icons. If your program has an alternate audio track,
press the GREEN button to hear it.
Channel Banner
Icons
Shortcut hints
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Viewing Live Television
The DIRECTV ACTIVE® channel is the home of DIRECTV Interactive Service.
Press the ACTIVE button on your remote to get the latest weather,
horoscopes, lottery results and more.
Interactive channels are unique because in addition to video and audio, they
also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you see
on the screen. When accessing these channels you will have to wait a few
seconds for the software to download. The channel is ready to interact when
the yellow highlight box appears.
When you want to exit an interactive channel, simply press GUIDE and pick
the channel you want to move to or you can type in the new channel number
while in the interactive channel.
Interactive Channels
Take a look at the program guide from channel 100 to 115 to find some of
the other Interactive channels. The NewsMix and SportsMix channels let
you see 8 of the hottest channels on one screen. Move the yellow highlight
box around using the direction arrows on your remote to hear the audio
associated with each channel. If you want to see one of the channels in
full-screen mode, simply move the yellow highlight box on top of it and
press SELECT.
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The Game Lounge™ service contains memory and skill games that you
can play on-screen using only your remote. There are free as well as
subscription-only games to play. If you are good enough, you will see
your name on the leader board.
Interactive content like scores, statistics and other information are
also provided along with some of our special sports and entertainment
channels. Look for an on-screen popup that lets you know when
interactive content is available and follow the on-screen instructions
to use the interactive features.
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Viewing Live Television
You don’t really need it to surf through live TV, but the Main Menu can take
you anywhere in the system, except to the guide. We’ll talk about it a lot more
in Chapter 2, but for now the most important places on the Main Menu are
MyPlaylist (that lists your recorded shows), Search for Shows (where you can
search for programs you’d like to record ), and Manage Recordings (where
you go to adjust the recordings the DVR is set to make). Press MENU once to
see the Main Menu . Press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go away.
Main Menu
Guide Banners
By the way, the next to last item in the Main Menu (Customer Care & Help)
is where you can go to see a help video or use the Help glossary.
In the guide you will also notice from time to time a special row sandwiched
between channels.
We use these “banners” to post important messages, or helpful hints, or
to alert you to new products or services. If you are interested, simply press
SELECT on the banner and it will take you to that destination.
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You don’t have to go out for the best and biggest movies and special
events! Recent hits and events like sports, comedy and more are available
24 hours a day on DIRECT V Pay Per View. You’ll find them listed in the
program guide starting around channel 120.
To buy a program, tune to it directly or press INFO on the highlighted
program in the Guide. Select the Buy option and follow the on-screen
instructions. As long as your receiver is connected to a land-based phone
line, you can use your remote to order.
Pay Per View
Note:
You can also order your DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events on the
Internet at directv.com or over the phone at 1-800-531-5000. Keep in mind,
though, there is an additional ordering fee for purchases placed over the
phone.
You can cancel your Pay Per View order for any reason as long as none of
the program has been viewed. Your receiver will let you record Pay Per
View programs before you buy them. You will only be charged if you watch
them. If the program has already been recorded, press LIST, highlight the
show and press the RED button to delete it. If the program is set to record
in the future, press MENU, then select Manage Recordings, then To Do List.
Highlight the program and press the RED button to delete it.
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Note:
You can record two shows at the same time with your DIRECTV DVR.
To record a show you are currently watching, simply press RECORD once.
The progress bar will appear and turn orange and the circle R icon will
appear next to the title to let you know your show is now being recorded.
You don’t have to be watching a show to record it. Simply find it in the
program guide and use the RECORD button as described above. The
orange record icon appears to let you know that your show is being
recorded or is scheduled to record.
From Live TV
From the Guide
Recording a Single Show
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Some live events and even a few T V shows run past their allotted time
slot. Your DVR is very smart, but it sets up all recordings based on the
start and stop times the broadcasters give us for the program guide. If
you are watching while recording and you think your show might go into
the next time slot, press INFO on the remote, then select “More Info”
and “Record Once” from the on-screen choices to see the recording
options for that show. Once there you can change the stop time or any
other option. To save your changes select Update.
If your show is set to record in the future and you see it in the guide
or To Do list, press INFO to bring up this screen. If you want change
a recording option for that one show, select Record Once and choose
whichever option or options you want to change. If you want to change a
recording option for every show in a series, select Rec. Series and then
choose the options you want to change.
If you press the RECORD button a second time on a single show (like a
movie), an on-screen message will appear giving you the choice to Keep
Recording (in case you press RECORD accidentally), Stop and Keep (what
you’ve recorded so far), or Stop and Delete (what you’ve recorded so far).
This is an easy way to cancel a recording.
Changing a Record Option
Stopping an In-progress Recording
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Finding and Recording Programs
Recording an Entire Series
If the show you are currently watching is a series and not a single event (like
a movie), simply press the RECORD button twice to automatically record
every episode of the series. The RECORD icon is now a repeated circle R to
let you know that this is a series and not a single recording.
As mentioned above, you don’t have to be watching a series to record it.
Simply find it in the program guide and press the RECORD button twice to
record all episodes of it.
If you press the RECORD button a third time on a series, an on-screen
message will appear giving you the choice to Keep Recording, Stop and Keep,
or Stop and Delete.
If you are currently watching a series show and need to extend the recording
time or change any other recording option, press INFO on the remote, then
select More Info and then “Rec. Series” from the on-screen choices. If you
see a series set to record in the future in the program guide or the To Do List,
to change a record option press INFO and select “Rec.Series”. See middle
image on page 24.
Stopping an In-progress Recording
From Live TV
From the Guide
Changing a Record Option
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Searching for a Show
If you don’t see your show in the guide you can search for it as follows:
Press MENU and select Search for Shows. If you know the title, select
Title.
Use the on-screen keypad to spell it out. Each letter you add refines the
search and produces a list of titles on the right. If you want to record a show,
move the highlight to the show you want and press RECORD. See chapter 2
“Search for Shows” to get more details about this powerful search function.
When you see the show you want, move
the highlight from the keypad to the list.
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Finding and Recording Programs
Watching and Deleting Your Recorded Shows
To see your list of recorded shows, press MENU and select My Playlist.
You can also go there directly by pressing LIST on the remote. Once
there, use the arrow keys to highlight the correct show, press SELECT,
then choose Play to start the show. Of course, you can use any of the
DVR control buttons (like PAUSE, FFWD, SKIP, etc.) while watching your
recorded show. If you press STOP, the show will stop, a menu of options will
appear and the last channel viewed for live TV will appear in the upper right
corner of the screen. You press EXIT or select Done to return to full-screen
live TV.
If you want to delete a show from your playlist, simply use the arrow keys to
highlight the correct show and press the RED button to delete the show. You
will then be asked to confirm the deletion.
Look for shortcut
hints here.
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PROGRAM GUIDE FEA TURES AND OPTIONS ........................30
LIVE TV FEA TURES AND OPTIONS .........................................33
RECORDED TV SPECIAL FEA TURES....................................35
MAIN MENU
OVERVIEW .......................................................................38
MY PLA YLIST ...................................................................40
DIRECTV ON DEMAND ....................................................46
SEARCH FOR SHOWS ....................................................50
MANAGE RECORDINGS .................................................55
MUSIC, PHOTOS & MORE ................................................60
CALLER ID & MESSA GES ...............................................63
CUSTOMER CARE & HELP .............................................65
PARENT AL, FA V’S & SETTINGS .......................................66
CHAPTER 2 - DET AILED INF ORMA TION
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Program Guide Features and Options
In Chapter 1 you were told to press GUIDE once on the remote to bring up
the program guide. That’s great if you know where you want to go or are
just browsing the huge selection of DIRECT V channels. However, there
may be times when you want to temporarily trim down the channels that
are shown in the guide, filtering them according to the type of program
you are looking for. For example, you may want to see what’s on for
Sports or Movies or News. In that case, press GUIDE twice to bring up
the guide filter.
You can also choose “HDT V Channels” to filter the guide to show
only HD channels.
Simply use the arrow keys to get to the filter you want, press SELECT, and
the guide will then show only that type of channel. Look for the label in the
bottom left of the guide to see how it is being filtered. Since the filtering is
temporary, it only lasts as long as you keep the program guide up on the
screen. The next time you come into the guide, it will not be filtered.
Filtering the Guide
Look here to
see how the
guide is being
filtered.
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