DirecTV Plus HD User Manual
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR USER GUIDE
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.
We highly recommend plugging
the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into
a surge protector to prevent
damage from fluctuations in your
power supply.
Safety & Care
Your DIRECTV® Plus HD 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:
• The “ bolt of lightning” indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
• The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
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 specif ied 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 injur y 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.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure not to place your
DIRECTV Receiver near
anything WET or HOT!
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Chapter 1
What’s
On
This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 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.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer
• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire 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 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 fire or shock. It’s also important to use
only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual.
!
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.
• To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus sha ll be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthing and fully inserted.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs firmly 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 a s possible.
• Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIR ECTV Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this manual).
• Place it on a flat, 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.
• Leave the main power connector accessible to the main connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown.
• CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; always take it to a qualified ser vice 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 DIR ECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself ).
• Any changes or modifications 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.
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.
To place batteries in your remote
control:
1. Remove cover from the battery
compartment by sliding it
downward.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries (supplied),
matching
the positive (+) and negative (–) at
each end.
3. Slide the cover back on to
complete installation.
To program your remote control:
1. See “Programming Your Remote
Control” on page 30.
Great TV viewing is in your hands!
A good way to begin learning about your DIRECTV
®
System is to
familiarize yourself with the remote control. You’ll find further details
throughout the User Guide relating to specific functions.
Navigating 101
You’ll find you can get around nearly all onscreen menus the same
simple way.
Highlight… a menu or button by using the ARROW keys (up, down,
left and right).
Choose it… by pressing SELECT while the item is highlighted.
Note: Don’t worry about getting stuck in a menu. You can always press EXIT to
return to video.
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MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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VOL
defabc
jkl mnoghi
tuv wxyzpqrs
ENTER
CHAN
INFO
BACK
AV1 AV2 TV
OFF
ON
& TV
POWER
TV
INPUT
EXIT
LIST
GUIDE
ACTIVE
SELECT
PWR
FORMAT
PAGE
PREV
—
MODE SWIT CH
Changes remote to control other equipment, for
example, a DVD
TV INPUT
Changes the “source” — the piece of equipment
whose signal is displayed on your TV
ACTIVE
Access the DIRECTV Active™ Channel — local
weather and more!
GUIDE
Displays the onscreen program Guide
SELECT
Selects any highlighted item
MENU
Displays a compact menu of settings and services
BACK
Takes you to the screen you visited previously
RED
In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; other functions
vary — look for onscreen hints
PREV
Tunes to last channel viewed
NUMBER KE YS & DASH
Tune to a channel directly; also input numbers
when needed in onscreen menus;
DASH is also used to delete a show in your
MYVOD list (press twice)
GREEN
In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; other functions
vary — look for hints onscreen
VOLUME
Raises or lowers volume
MUTE
Toggles sound volume on/off
ENTER
Activates channel number entries quickly
FORMAT
Cycles through HD resolution and screen format
options
Keys in the shaded areas above operate your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, or can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player
or stand-alone DVR unit.
DIREC TV & T V POWER ON /OFF
Turns your TV and DIRECTV Plus HD DVR on and off
BLUE
In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions
vary — look for onscreen hints
EXI T
Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed
ARROWS
Move highlight to items in whatever direction needed
INFO
Displays info for a highlighted or fullscreen program
CHAN/PAGE
In live TV, changes channel up or down; in a menu,
such as the Guide, scrolls page up or down
YELLOW
In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio
tracks; other functions vary — look for onscreen
hints
LIST
Displays your To Do List
POWER
Turns your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other
equipment on and off, as selected with MODE switch
ADVANCE
Jumps ahead in a recording
PLAY
Play/Pause current video; press and hold for slow
motion
RECORD
In Live TV, records current program; in the Guide,
sets one-touch record for highlighted program
FFWD
Press up to four times to fast forward at increasing
speeds (recorded or live-stored video only); fifth
press returns to normal play
STOP
In recorded TV, stops playback and displays the
MyVOD™ tab in the Playlist
REPLAY
Jumps back 6 seconds and plays video from that
location
REWIND
Press up to four times to rewind at increasing
speeds (recorded or live-stored video only); fifth
press returns to normal play
PAUSE
Pauses current video
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Getting Started ......................................................................................... 1
Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR .............................................................................................................. 2
What You Can Watch .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Equipment You’ll Need ....................................................................................................................................... 3
DVR Service ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Installation & Activation ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................4
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Fron t Panel ..............................................................................................................4
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 6
What’s On ................................................................................................. 9
Watching TV ..........................................................................................................................................................11
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV.........................................................................................12
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV ...............................................................................13
The Channel Banner ..........................................................................................................................................15
The Guide .................................................................................................................................................................17
Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide® .........................................................................17
Getting Around in the Guide ..........................................................................................................................17
The Mini Guide: Program Listings While You Watch TV...........................................................................18
Recording Programs: A Great Wa y 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..............................................................................................................................................21
Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day .........................................................................................21
The Playlist: Watching Your Recorded Programs ............................................................................................22
Disk Space Bar .....................................................................................................................................................23
Table of
Contents
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Quick Menu ............................................................................................ 25
Using the Quick Menu ..........................................................................................................................................27
Help & Settings .......................................................................................................................................................27
Help ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................27
Scheduler ..............................................................................................................................................................28
Favorites ................................................................................................................................................................28
Parental Controls ................................................................................................................................................29
My VOD ...................................................................................................................................................................29
Audio Options .........................................................................................................................................................29
Dolby
®
Digital ......................................................................................................................................................30
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
Quick Menu Features for Recording ..................................................................................................................37
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More Info ................................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................40
System Upgrades ................................................................................................................................................. 40
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR or TV Problems ...............................................................................................41
Recorded TV Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................45
Remote Control Problems ................................................................................................................................ 48
Running the System Test ................................................................................................................................... 49
Limited 90-Day Wa rr a n t y ..................................................................................................................................... 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 Wa rr a n t y Service... ...............................................................................................................................52
To Get Out-of-Warranty Service... .................................................................................................................52
Product Information...............................................................................................................................................54
DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN .................................................................................................................55
DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits.............................................................................................55
Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN To d a y ....................................................................56
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 Plus HD DVR 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® Service ......................................................................................................................75
Programming Your Remote Control ..................................................................................................................76
Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................................................76
Using Your IR or RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR .............................................77
Receiving Local “Off-Air” Broadcast Channels ...............................................................................................78
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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 Fro nt Panel ..........................................................................................84
Supported Resolutions and Formats ...................................................................................................................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
Icon Reference ............................................................ Inside back cover
Chapter 1
Getting
Started
2 Welcome
2
About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR
3
Installation & Activation
4
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel
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DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel
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Welcome
With the DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 225
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’s exclusive sports
subscriptions for every taste and team. Even access to 67 music channels!
To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV Plus
HD DVR have been designed to be simple and user-friendly. You’ll find that most features are self-explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you through them.
About Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR
The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is a high-definition, digital video recorder, that lets you record up to 200
hours of your favorite programs* in standard or 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 must subscribe to the DIRECTV DVR service in order to use the recording features.
• DIRECTV hardware, programming and DVR service available separately. For information and pricing regarding
programming and DVR service, please visit DIRECTV.com.
• *Actual recording capacity varies based on type of programming being recorded. Fewer hours of HD can be recorded.
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You can find additional
information and the latest
updates at DIRECTV.com
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What You Can Watch
With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, 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 or an off-air antenna.
Equipment You’ll Need
To view HD programming, you’ll need, in addition to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR:
A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor)
A 5 LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna—MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible
To enjoy select HD programming available on off-air local channels, you will also need an off-air antenna
(sold separately) connected to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. This is possible only in cities where local
broadcast stations make digital TV programs, including high-definition, available. Reception may vary
based on your geographic location. Or, in some areas, you will be able to receive off-air local channels
from your satellite dish.
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.
Installation & Activation
If you or a professional installer have not yet connected your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and other
components, please see Appendix A, Installation at the end of this User Guide. Following installation,
you will need to activate your DIR ECTV service. If you have not activated already, see page 75 for more
information.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR:
A/V cables (RCA type) User Guide
Remote Control & batteries Component Video cable (YPbPr)
Power Cord Access card
Phone cord (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs)
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel
Your e quipm ent m ay not l oo k exac tl y l ik e t he mo de l i llustrate d.
1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT – For future use.
2) POWER – Turns your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR on or off. Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 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.
5) MENU – Brings up the Quick Menu to access settings and services.
6) RECORD – In live TV, records current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for highlighted program.
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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 Plus HD DVR. 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) RES (RESOLUTION) – e RES key switches the output resolution of the DIRECTV Plus HD
DVR. Each time you press the key, it cycles to the next available resolution: 480p, 480i, 720p and
1080i.
13) RESOLUTION INDICATORS – Lights indicate the current resolution setting.
14) DOOR PANEL, ACCESS CARD – e access card slot and RESET key are located behind the
door panel.
Insert your DIRECTV Access Card
Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR materials and insert the
card, facing upward, fully into the slot.
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DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Rear Panel
Your e quipm ent m ay not l oo k exac tl y l ik e t he mo de l i llustrate d.
1) OFF-AIR IN – Connect an ATSC antenna to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR using this jack. You
will be able to watch off-air digital TV broadcasts (ATSC programming) on your DIRECTV HD
DVR, and t hese ATSC channels will appear in t he Guide.
2) SATELLITE IN 2 – Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to the satellite dish antenna.
3) SATELLITE IN 1 (FTM) – Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a second LNB on
the satellite dish antenna, giving you the ability to watch and record up to two programs at once.
If your installation includes an FTM (Frequency Translator Module), connect the FTM output to
this input. FTM is a technology that allows multiple tuners to work with a single satellite input.
(FTM support may require a software upgrade. Ask your DIRECTV Installer for details.)
4) PHONE – Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a telephone wall jack. We require a landbased telephone connection to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR.
HDMI
AC IN
OFF-AIR IN
USB
ETHERNET
S-VIDEO OUT
PHONE
S-ATA
COMPONENT
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DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
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VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
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SATELLITE IN 2SATELLITE IN
1 (FTM)
The Rear Panel
may look
complicated, but
you probably
won’t use all the
connections.
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5) 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.
6) AUDIO (R-Red and L-White) – Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial cables.
You can c onne ct a second s et of audio cables to another component, such as a VCR or stereo.
7) VIDEO (Yellow) – Provides good picture quality for standard-definition TV. Connect the second
RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to another device, such as a VCR. You must also connect the
AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection.
8) S-VIDEO OUT – Provides the best picture quality for standard-definition 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.)
9) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) – Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.)
10) HDMI – Provides the best quality HD picture (better than YPbPr/component video). e HDMI
also provides audio, for a high-quality, “one-cable” solution. (Cable sold separately.)
11) S-ATA PORT – For future use.
12) USB – For future use.
13) ETHERNET (RJ45) – For future use.
14) AC POWER INLET – Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to an electrical outlet. We recommend you use a surge protector to safeguard your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR from power spikes.
Connect video,
audio, your
satellite dish, a
phone line, power,
and you’re done!
Chapter 2
What’s On
11 Watching TV
17
The Guide
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
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).
Use the Channel Lineup (included
in your Welcome pack age) to ge t
familiar with our channel numbers.
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DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Live TV
Live Buffer: The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR 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.).
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DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Features in Recorded TV
Recorded programs can be found in the MyVOD 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, RECORD 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 MyVOD 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 Quick Menu. (See
Chapter 3.)
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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 Off-air Channel – Channel logo, number and call letters of the station you’re
currently viewing.
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 “filled in” icon indicates alternate audio options are available. A “hollow” icon,
no alternate audio options are available.
7) Messages – A “filled in” icon indicates new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages. A
“hollow” icon, there are no new or unread messages.
8) Parenta l Controls – Parental Controls lock status. ree icons: Locked (“filled-in” lock icon),
unlocked (“hollow” unlocked icon) and temporarily unlocked (“filled-in” locked icon).
9) Button Hint – Tells you that you can see the Mini Guide by pressing the BLUE key on the remote.
Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous music channels with something for every taste.
Tun e to t hese ju st as you wou ld to a ny c hanne l. You’ ll s ee a sp eci al Channel Banner that initially displays the channel
description (for example, “Real Jazz,” “Nashville!”). As each song is played, its info will appear in the banner, including
song title, artist and record company.
Music Channels
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DIRECTV or Off-air Channel
Program Info
Info Panel
Current Favorites
Audio Options
Messages
Parental Controls
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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:
– 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 (Series Link™)
– Program matches a Search, set to autorecord
– Currently recording
– HD program
– Dolby Digital audio available
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:
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Press the GUIDE key t wice to
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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.
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
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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 Plus HD DVR 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 confirmation 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.
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.
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when you miss a
show just because
you forget it’s on?
So do we.
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For episodic programs:
• Pressing RECORD a second time schedules all episodes of the program for recording (Series
Link™).
• 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.
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Recording to VCR
To record a program on your VCR, make sure you’ve connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV
Plus HD DVR, then select a recorded program from the MyVOD tab in the Playlist, set your VCR to
record, and play the selected program. See your VCR User’s Guide for information on how to set it up for
scheduled or manual recording.
Pay Per View: The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day
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 DIRECTV® Pay Per View. You’ll find them
listed in the Guide, starting at channel 125.
Tune to a pay per view program or press INFO on a highlighted pay per view program. Select the Buy
option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as your receiver has been connected to a land-based
phone line, you can use your remote to order.
You can cancel your pay per view order for any reason as long as none of the program has been viewed.
Press LIST to display the To Do List. Press SELECT on the Purchase item in the left menu. Select the
desired program and follow the onscreen instructions.
To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to the TV. Connecting the receiver to
the TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is known to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly when viewing
copy-protected programming.
Important
You can also order DIRECT V Pay
Per View movies and events on the
Internet at DIRECTV.com or over the
phone at 1-80 0-531-500 0. Keep in
mind, thoug h, there is an additional
ordering fee for purchases placed
over the phone.
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