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SPENDING LIMITS

Limit the amount that can be spent on each Pay Per View

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Page 1 ENTA SPENDING LIMITS Limit the amount that can be spent on each Pay Per View purchase. Select “Spending Limits”. Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your remote. VIEWING HOURS Specify days and times when TV watching is allowed in your wed in your ed in your household.
Page 2 TV. You can create up to two custom lists on this receiver. You can also choose “Channels I Get” to see only the channels that are in your DIRECTV programming package. Press MENU on your remote, select “Settings and Help” then “Favorite Channels”.
Page 3 To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel number to tune to. You can also ﬁnd answers to all your questions on DIRECTV’s Answer Center at support.directv.com. 91 91...
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Page 6 HD DVR service in every room without requiring additional HD DVR’s. The Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR (models HR44, HR34 and above), together with Genie clients (C31 and above) or RVU-capable TVs, can serve your entire home and allow you and your family to watch what you...
Page 7 (RVU is a technology that allows you to connect certain TVs, devices, and to connect certain TV to connect certain T DIRECTV clients to your Genie HD DVR, without adding a full-featured VR, without adding VR, without add DIRECTV Receiver.)
Page 8 See your RVU TV’s User Guide for more information on e information on e information o connecting to the Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR. You will me) HD DVR. Yo me) HD DVR. Y need to activate the RVU TV by calling DIRECTV at CTV at CTV at 1.800.531.5000.
Page 9 To begin, connect, plug in and turn on the client. Once it detects the Genie HD DVR, it e HD DVR, it e HD DVR, it will prompt you to enter a PIN. On your DIRECTV HD DVR, press MENU, then select U, then select U, the “Settings &...
Page 10 Select “PIP” and choose a position from the options provided. NOTE: Picture in Picture is only available on the TV connected V connected V connec directly to the (models HR44, HR34 and above) Genie (Adv Genie (Adv Genie (Adv Whole-Home) HD DVR.
Page 11 POWER – Your receiver must be plugged in at all times to function properly. WARNING: Use only the power supply (power cord) that came with your DIRECTV receiver. Failure to use the authorized power supply (power cord) may cause electric shock, ﬁre, bodily injury and/or property damage. If the power supply (power cord) becomes...
Page 13 & blesh ooti ..........ceiv .............. autho rize ceiver ..........ystem oftw date ............ scree Messag ............Syste est t ............uent uest ....
Page 14 You will need to be logged into your account on directv.com to on dire on dire complete this process. Running the System Test (at the end of this section) can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems.
Page 15 LESH OOTIN SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATES DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your receiver to improve performance and upgrade features and functions. These updates will occur automatically. The receiver will give you the option to download software “now” or “later.”...
Page 16 Test, che phone connection and access card. If you continue to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1.800.531.5000. You should run a system test several times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional ﬂuctuations in the phone...
Page 17 If there are obstructions blocking the dish’s clear view of the satellite, you should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV installer at 1.800.531.5000 to relocate your dish. If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in good weather, contact a...
Page 18 If you don’t see the your DIRECTV picture, verify the input your TV is on by turning the TV on and off. Most TVs display the input e input your TV is on b t your TV is on b in the upper right- or left-hand corner.
Page 19 Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those not supported by your TV. For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Press the RES button on your receiver’s front panel to change the resolution to one your TV supports.
Page 20 SKED ESTIONS Make sure the device you are trying to control has been programmed to your DIRECTV Remote Control. See Chapter 6, “Settings & Help:Settings:Remote Control” for instructions on how to program your remote to control other devices. If the indicator lights on the remote control start ﬂashing, the batteries in the remote control are running low and should be replaced soon.
Page 21 Press the power button on the front panel. If the receiver turns on, issue is with remote. with r with Make sure the remote control MODE switch is in the left-most position (DIRECTV Mode), and press PWR (power key) or DIRECTV Mo DIRECT press POWER button on the front panel of the receiver.
Page 22 Receiver. This may re-sync the audio. Rewind the program for about 5 seconds, then fast forward to live programming. Try replacing or switching the cables between your surround sound system and your DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to your surround sound system’s manual for assistance.
Page 23 STIO If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV Receiver. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver. You can also press MENU, press SELECT “Settings & Help”, then “Settings”. Select the “Reset” item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 24 Satell make sure the proper dish type is selected. selected. sele To refresh your receiver information, go to directv.com/reauthorize. You will need to be logged into your account on go to directv go to direct directv.com to begin this process.
Page 25 You may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage. tage. tage ® ® ® Parental viewing limits may have been activated on your DIRECTV Receiver. Receiver. Recei Solution: Ensure that your receiver has plenty of ventilation and that nothing is on top of the receiver.
Page 26 Possible Causes: Your TV and/or your receiver are not powered on. Your receiver may be hooked up to the TV incorrectly. You may be on the wrong video source for your DIRECTV ECTV ® ® ®...
Page 27 Caller ID information isn’t showing on your TV screen when phone calls come in. Possible Causes: You don’t subscribe to Caller ID service through your local phone company. ® The Caller ID feature in your DIRECTV Receiver is turned off. See “Caller ID” in Chapter 5. er ID” in Cha er ID”...
Page 28 ZLWK QRWK HGXOHG record. Your DIRECTV DVR can record up to two programs at once, or it can record one program while you watch another live program. or it can record one p or it can record Possible Causes: You tried to record three programs at the same time or tried to watch a live program while recording two others at the same time.
Page 29 REQUENTL SKED STIO recorded ording just befo t he miss last ogram Why? Your recording stopped before the program or event ended. Possible Causes: The program you were trying to record may have started or ended early. If you were trying to record a sporting event, the event may have run over its allotted time. over its allotted tim over its allot You may have had a recording conﬂict with a higher priority program.
Page 30 ARROW button to move over to Update and press SELECT. ELECT. If you recorded a DIRECTV CINEMA movie or Pay Per View event, but did not watch it, the time which you are allowed to ay Per View event, bu ay Per View even purchase or watch it may have expired.
Page 31 ”. . When the receiver resolution is set to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, DIRECTV screens and menus (“user interface”) will not appear on Standard SD Video Outputs Deﬁnition (SD) outputs. A message is displayed to notify you that the resolution setting needs to be changed.
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Page 34 DIRECTV. If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace from the lo from the lo the Receiver then DIRECTV may, at its sole discretion, refund the price you paid for the product or the current retail price of the screti screti product.
Page 35 DIRECTV will void this limited warranty. Except in the case of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV, installing e case of hardware or case of har software modiﬁcations, “hacks”...
Page 36 TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE... Warranty service will be provided by DIRECTV. If you believe you need service for your Receiver, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV. A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you. If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged, you will receive a return authorization number.
Page 37 The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN is offered by AIG Warranty Guard and underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company on behalf of DIRECTV where authorized by law. Certain limitations may apply. Pricing, terms and conditions of the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN are subject to change. Full terms and conditions will be mailed to you prior to service billing and are available...
Page 38 DIRECTV 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV Model Number: HR34, HR42, HR44, C31, C41, C41W and above Model Number: HR34, HR42, HR44, C31, C41, C41W and and above above Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Page 39 ## are the REN without the decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). If this DIRECTV ® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Page 40 If trouble is experienced with this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. If the equipment is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Page 41 U GPL and other open U GPL and other open Receiver is made available to you by DIRECTV following the written request to DIRECTV. Use of such Software is also subject to ing the written reque ing the written re the terms of any applicable agreement between you and each such provider.
Page 42 C. Ownership of Software and Reservation of Rights The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the terms of this license agreement, DIRECTV is NOT transferring title or any ownership rights in the Software to you and DIRECTV and its suppliers reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. Except as stated above, this license agreement does not grant to you any intellectual property rights in the Software.
Page 43 Certain additional terms and information for the Software and certain third party software (including the text of licenses applicable to any free, open source and other similar software that may be included in the Software) may be found in the DIRECTV website located at www.directv.com, and the GNU website located at www.gnu.org.
Page 44 NDIT OFTW (“TER MS”) Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation’s software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it.
Page 45 IONS (“T S”) GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The “Program”, below, refers to any such program or work, and a “work based on the Program”...
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Page 47 IONS (“T S”) 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance.
Page 48 NDIT OFTW (“TER MS”) This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.
Page 49 IONS (“T S”) EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to o th o th make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms.
Page 50 NDIT OFTW (“TER MS”) Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program `Gnomovision’ (which makes passes at compilers) written by James Hacker. <signature of Ty Coon>, 1 April 1989 Ty Coon, President of Vice This General Public License does not permit incorporating your program into proprietary programs. If your program is a subroutine propri prop library, you may consider it more useful to permit linking proprietary applications with the library.
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Page 52 If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the remote control is set to DIRECTV, which is the far-left position. ECTV, w ECTV Press PWR.
Page 53 If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase PPV programs and some will not allow you will not allo features of our interactive channels will be limited. If your receiver is connected to the Internet, either directly or via a DIRECTV nnected to the Intern nnected to the In Home Network connection, you do not need to be connected to a phone line.
Page 54 WARNING: Use only the power supply (power cord) that came with your DIRECTV receiver. Failure to use the authorized power power cord) that cam power cord) that ca supply (power cord) may cause electric shock, ﬁre, bodily injury and/or property damage. If the power supply (power cord) becomes c shock, ﬁre, bodily...
Page 55 These cables are provided for convenience only, and do not present an HD picture. They are useful if you have to connect your only, and do n only, and do ® DIRECTV HD DVR to an older CRT TV, a VCR, or other non-HD device. or other or other S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio.
Page 56 The following images show examples of how your receiver may be connected using the supported video and audio ur receiver may be co r receiver may be co connections for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are shown, r/burner or rner or VCR.
Page 57 TIONS & & & EQUIPME HD TV CONNECTIONS Example: TV with HDMI Connector - RECOMMENDED Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input. Note: Only an HDMI connection provides a 1080p picture and 3D TV. HDMI Cable...
Page 58 PPENDIX & & UIPM HD TV CONNECTIONS Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input. Note: A Component Video connection will not provide a 1080p picture nor 3D TV.
Page 59 TIONS & & & EQUIPME SD TV CONNECTIONS (This connection does not provide an HD picture.) Example: TV with RCA Connectors Here is an example of a TV that has an S-Video connector as the best video input (Not all receivers have an S-Video connector.) S-Video requires a separate audio connection.
Page 60 PPENDIX & & UIPM SD TV CONNECTIONS (This connection does not provide an HD picture.) Example: TV with RCA Connectors Here is an example of a TV that has RCA connectors as the best video input. RCA cables are often bundled as a three-way cable with one video and two audio connections.
Page 61 TIONS & & & EQUIPME AUDIO CONNECTIONS Of all the video connections, only HDMI provides an audio signal with the video. The other connections all require a separate audio cable. Of these, your best quality signal will be from the Digital Audio Out/Optical connector, followed by the Digital Coax connector, followed by the RCA Audio Out connector.
Page 62 VCR. Instead, use an available connection from your DIRECTV Receiver. For example, if you use the HDMI connection on your DIRECTV Receiver to connect to your TV, you can use the Component Video, Composite Video RCA, or S-Video Out to...
Page 63 o nt Pane Examp The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.
Page 64 SELECT – Selects the item highlighted. RES (RESOLUTION) – The RES key switches the output resolution of the DIRECTV Receiver. Each time you press the key, it he output resolution o he output resolu cycles to the next available resolution: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p (supported on some models).
Page 65 Exam 9 10 11 12 DIRECTV HD DVR Warranty VOID if Broken or Removed GENIE™ HD DVR Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.
Page 66 PPENDIX CEIV SATELLITE IN 1 – Connect one line from your satellite dish here. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this satellite in port. SATELLITE IN 2 – Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. S-VIDEO OUT –...
Page 67 NDIX To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR44, HR34, HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus ® (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection speed of 750 kbps or higher (DSL or cable).
Page 68 23, R22), you must use either a professionally installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection DIRECTV CINEMA Co DIRECTV CINE Kit, or the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless, to connect to the Internet. ss, to connect to the to connect to th...
Page 69 NDIX SELF-INSTALLED DIRECTV CINEMA CONNECTION KIT - WIRELESS You can also order the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless from directv.com, or by calling 1.800.531.5000. Please follow the installation instructions in the kit’s user guide. If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service:...
Page 70 Done to complete the setup process (See ﬁgure B). gure B). gure B). If your DIRECTV HD DVR does not immediately recognize the ately recognize the ately recognize network connection, you will get the option to choose the ion to choose the...
Page 71 Ethernet cab of the Ethernet cab into DVR Receiver on the back of your DIRECTV HD DVR. If using the DIRECTV Cinema Connection ng the DIRECT ng the DIREC came with the device (or go to directv.com/getconnected) to determine proper connection.
Page 72 Highlight your wireless network and press SELECT to display a blue dot next to your network. Then select Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the set-up process of the wireless adapter. NOTE: If you are having difﬁculty connecting to the Internet or need more information, visit www.directv.com/getconnected.
Page 73 Done to complete the setup process (See ﬁgure B). re B). re B). If your DIRECTV HD DVR does not immediately recognize the ely recognize the ly recognize t network connection, you will get the option to choose the n to choose the...
Page 74 SDT m, but lost on an S make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote control and the RES (Resolution) key on the front panel of the DIRECTV HD DVR. the RES (Resolution) the RES (Resolu To change your Screen Format, TV Ratio, or TV Resolution settings, press MENU, select “Settings &...
Page 75 Front Panel This key is used to cycle through all available resolutions on your DIRECTV HD DVR. It does not cycle through format settings. ons on your DIRECTV ons on your DIR If video and audio are not appearing, it may be because the current resolution setting is not supported by your television. By...
Page 76 PPENDIX H-DE FINIT SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection Available Resolutions tion HDMI 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p 0p, 480i, 480p 0p, 480i, 480p Component Video (YPbPr) 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 720p, 480i, 480p 0p, 480i, 4...
Page 77 HIGH -DEFINITI WIDE-SCREEN VS. STANDARD FORMATS owing prog For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to ﬁt on the screen. To alleviate this, choose: Letterbox: With this format, the 16:9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program ﬁts on your TV. Since the aspect ratio f the progra f the p of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to ﬁll your screen, so gray or black bars are seen at the top and...
Page 78 PPENDIX H-DE FINIT 16:9 9 Showin prog rams For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to ﬁt the screen. Your choices here include: Pillar Box: Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program ﬁts on your TV. Since the aspect ratio is maintained, the image is no longer wide enough to ﬁll the screen, so gray or black bars are seen at the left and right edges.
Page 80 Exit - Destination Buttons - 11 Destination Bu estination B Extras - Digital Audio - Digital Audi al Audi 144, 149, DIRECTV Active Channel - DIRECTV Back Panel - Batteries - 104, 107, 108, 109, DIRECTV Cinema - 118, 155,...
Page 81 127, History - Filtering the Guide - 19 Home Page - 32 Mail - 21 Folders - 46 Manual Recordings - Front Panel - 102, 106, 107, 108, Mark & Delete - 45 109, 111, 114, 151, 152, 162, 163, Media Share - Icons - 174,...
Page 82 managing - 46 Recordings - mark and delete - 45 114, 116, On Demand - open/close all - 46 a series - 42 options - 45 a single show - 40 Onscreen Messages - 101, sort - 45 changing a record option - 42 Ordering Programs - 35 Power - 108,...
Page 83 System Test - 76 stem Test - em Test - 102, 102, Shows - Self-Installed DIRECTV Cinema Web Videos - Connection Kit - Wireless - 157 What’s On Now? - 30 Serial Number - 8 Whole-Home DVR service - Series -...
Page 84 DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV PLUS, HomePlug and CTV INTERACTIV the DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV HD DVR logos are trademarks of DIRECTV. All other trademarks and service marks demarks of DIRECTV. are the property of their respective owners.
Page 86 Indicate that a show’s start or end time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote offer special functionality. Arrow Icons Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window. UP and DOWN arrows on the receiver front panel offer special functionality.
Page 87 Indicates a Program is in the Queue. Program i All episodes of an ongoing programs are in the Queue. Indicates a program is about to expire Indicates that the programs comes from DIRECTV CINEMA. Indicates a recorded program is not available for viewing.

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