Quick Start Guide
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1. HR20QSG0806 MOTO 2006 DIRECTV Inc DIRECTV the Cyclone Design logo and the DIRECTV Plus logo are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc DIRECTV L low that you re plugged in its igh definition entertainment will take you step by er button to recording WATCHING TV Getting started and using HD DVR features AL 9INIHILVM RECORDING PROGRAMS Setting your HD DVR to record and viewing recorded programs SWNV490Yd INIGUODAY KNOWING YOUR DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR Understanding the hardware and additional onscreen menus HAG GH HNOA ANIMONYH WATCHING TV All trademarks shown are used with permission of their respective owners NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc DJ DIRECTV DIRECTV o o L M GETTING STARTED Once your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR system is properly connected you re ready to begin watching TV in a whole new way Turning on your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Set the MODE switch on the remote control to the DIRECTV position then press PWR S o Z lt Using the Quick Menu and Guide If you are adding the HD DVR to your existing DIRECTV System you ll use the same easy convenient interface you re already accustomed to Your Quick Menu and Guide features will operate in the same way SWVY90UYUd INIAYHODIY Ifyou are a new DIRECTV customer you can access the Quick Menu by simply pressing2. selected a search by title person keyword or channel you can highlight a show and press SELECT to display the program s information Press RECORD to record it WATCHING AND DELETING A PROGRAM YOU VE RECORDED Press LIST to access the ht m shows you ve already recorded in your Playlist or MyVOD Use the black ARROW buttons to select the show you want to watch then press PLAY If you would like to i delete a show use the G O 9 ARROW buttons to find ap D the program then press mm i the DASH button twice to delete ones Visit directv com hddvr for more information SWVY90UYUd INIAYODIY RECORDING PROGRAMS ACCESSING YOUR TO DO LIST Your To Do List is the list of programs you are set to record It will list each program separately and show you when these programs will be recorded Press LIST to access shows you have already recorded Bad DA P Press the YELLOW button to bring up your To Do List Navigate the Onscreen list using the ARROW buttons to see the programs you are set to record Wed TATTS B LIT rta NOTE You can use the BACK button to return to a previous screen Visit directv com hddvr for more information MAKING SPECIFIC CHANGES TO YOUR RECORDING OPTIONS When you record a show you want to record it in its entirety But sometimes networks begin their broadcasts early Or the big game goes into overtime We ve made It easy to change you
3. it and repeat the steps above If you wish to watch a different program while recording you can go to another channel You can record up to 2 programs at once Requires connection of 2 satellite inputs from a multiple LNB DIRECTV System antenna HAG GH 4NOA JNIMONM To find a program you d like to record press the GUIDE button twice to see what s playing Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the show then press RECORD The Record Icon will appear RECORDING AN ENTIRE SEASON OF YOUR FAVORITE SHOW Find the show you d like to record in the Guide Highlight the show and press RECORD For programs that run In episodes once you choose a show to record you can press RECORD a second time This will enact the Series Link feature which will record every episode of your show on this channel even if the time slot changes Press RECORD a third time to cancel the recording NOTE If you re watching a show that is not part of a series a movie a sporting event the news pressing RECORD a second time will cancel the recording Series Link cannot be set in the Onscreen Guide by pressing RECORD twice if that show has already begun Visit directv com hddvr for more information SWVY90UYUd INIGUOIAY 1 To bring up the Quick Menu options while watching live TV press MENU on your remote Use the black ARROW buttons to highlight SEARCH in the Quick Menu Then press SELECT Once you ve
4. r recording options so you dont miss a minute Press LIST to get to your Playlist Then press the YELLOW button and use the ARROW buttons to highlight the show you want and press SELECT Highlight RECORD in the onscreen menu and press SELECT Use the ARROW and SELECT buttons to scroll through the menus and choose your options like whether to start recording 10 minutes early or stop recording 9 minutes later After changing recording options highlight UPDATE and press SELECT Visit directv com hddvr for more information SWVY90UYUd INIAYNODIY nr KNOWING YOUR DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR PE DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR FEATURES Channel Banner When you tune to a channel the Channel Banner appears across the top of the screen displaying the channel and program you are currently watching The Channel Banner will also appear if you press the INFO button 5 o L z Q i lt Quick Menu The Quick Menu lets you easily access DIRECTV features relevant to live TV or any screen you are currently viewing such as the Guide To y access the Quick Menu press the MENU button O S z Q 5 A O G gt lt un Onscreen Guide The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 14 days In advance The top right corner shows what s playing on live TV With one press the RED and GREEN buttons in the Guide allow you to skip forward or backwards by 12 hours Press the GUIDE button on your
5. remote to display the Guide HAG GH 4NOA JNIMONM The Mini Guide The Mini Guide is a special version of the Guide that displays only one channel at a time allowing you to watch live TV in full screen Bring up the Mini Guide by pressing the BLUE button Visit directv com hddvr for more information Search for Programs The Search feature allows you to find a program by title person keyword or channel Press the MENU button highlight SEARCH in the Quick Menu and then push SELECT Recording Programs With your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR you can record up to two programs at once To record a program either press the RECORD button while watching live TV or highlight a program in the Guide and press RECORD To learn more reference the Recording Programs section on page 6 Playlist You can access the list of programs you ve recorded by pressing the LIST button on your remote Your programs are displayed under the MyVOD tab To see which programs you are set to record press the YELLOW button to view your To Do List You may SELECT the Showcases tab to see special programming from DIRECTV Visit directv com hddvr for more information i Pl Q T DIRECTV FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to help you start using
6. the MENU button on your remote To access what is showing on DIRECTV press GUIDE twice To learn more refer to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR User Guide you received from your installer Press EXIT to leave any screen and return to watching TV HAG GH 4NOA JNIMONM NOTE Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR supports many screen modes and resolutions via the FORMAT button on your remote control Please consult your User s Manual for details Visit directv com hddvr for more information gt HE WATCHING TV Visit directv com hddvr for more information S Pl a I DIRECTV TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR TV The features of your new HD DVR system will change the way you watch TV forever You ll be able to do amazing things that will greatly enhance your viewing experience of live programs as well as everything you record Just push the DVR control buttons indicated below to use the associated features i E PLAY SLOW MOTION o RECORD Starts the recorded video or paused live TV Automatically records live TV One touch lt currently on screen Hold this button down record works on highlighted programs in for slow motion the Guide and live TV Pr gt PAUSE a STOP O Freezes the action of any live or While watching recorded TV pressing 3 prerecorded television program While this stops playback displays playlist and paused press FFWD or REW to move inserts live TV in the top right 2 forward or back
7. ward frame by frame 2 lt FFWD REPLAY i Fast forwards recorded or live stored Mi Jumps the program you re watching gt video Press up to three times to fast backwards 6 seconds and starts playing 5 forward at increasing speeds Pressing from that point Holding down REPLAY play returns to normal play jumps to the beginning of the program o C REW ADVANCE Rewinds recorded or live stored video F Jumps ahead in recorded or live stored Press up to three times to rewind at video by 30 seconds Hold down to continue i increasing speeds Pressing play returns to the end to normal play The Control Bar When you use the DVR control buttons the control bar appears as a quick reference that shows you information about the current program including title progress start time and how much of the program has been stored Visit directv com hddvr for more information Want to know how to record and watch recorded shows with your new DIRECTV Plus HD DVR It s easy and we ll show you how Let s get started To record the program you re watching simply press the RECORD button once on your remote 2 If you press the RECORD button a second time while watching a program the Onscreen Display will give you the ability to KEEP RECORDING STOP amp KEEP or STOP amp DELETE If you would like to record a second program at the same time simply select that program from the Guide or tune to
8. your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR right away But you may need more details to fully take advantage of all the features and capabilities now available to you AL 9NIHIIVM Onscreen Assistance Selecting HELP 8 SETTINGS in the Auick Menu displays a submenu of items that lets you customize adjust and keep track of your DIRECTV viewing experience SNVY490Yd INIAYODIY Customer Service If you need further assistance you can visit directv com hddvr for FAQs Technical Troubleshooting Help Forums and Demos Or call us at 1 800 531 5000 HAG GH 4NOA JNIMONM Please refer to your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR User Guide for complete instructions and in depth information on your new HD DVR system Visit directv com hddvr for more information RECORD QUICK START GUIDE noovR ets
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