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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.

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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.

TAking ConTroL oF your Tv

PLAy/SLow MoTion

Starts the recorded video or paused live TV 
currently on screen. Hold this button down 
for slow motion.

PAuSE

Freezes the action of any live or 
prerecorded television program. While 
paused, press FFWD or REW to move 
forward or backward frame by frame.

FFwD

Fast-forwards recorded or live-stored 
video. Press up to three times to fast-
forward at increasing speeds. (Pressing  
play returns to normal play.)

rEw

Rewinds recorded or live-stored video. 
Press up to three times to rewind at 
increasing speeds. (Pressing play returns  
to normal play.)

rECorD

Automatically records live TV. (One-touch 
record works on highlighted programs in 

the Guide and live TV.)

SToP

While watching recorded TV, pressing 
this stops playback, displays playlist and 
inserts live TV in the top right.

rEPLAy

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.

ADvAnCE

Jumps ahead in recorded or live-stored 

video by 30 seconds. Hold down to continue 
to the end.

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/hddvr 

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Summary of Contents for HR20QSG0806

Page 1: ...RECORD quick START Guide HD DVR 2006 DIRECTV Inc Directv the Cyclone Design logo and the DIRECTV Plus logo are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc HR20QSG0806 HR20QSG0806 ...

Page 2: ...ECTV Plus HD DVR Now that you re plugged in it s time to start enjoying the new world of high definition entertainment at your convenience This Quick Start Guide will take you step by step through everything from pushing the power button to recording your favorite programs Getting started will only take a few minutes but it will change the way you watch TV forever Once you re up and running be sur...

Page 3: ...es will operate in the same way If you are a new DIRECTV customer you can access the Quick Menu by simply pressing 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 knowing your HD dvr RECORDING PROGRAMS 2 All tradem...

Page 4: ...live or prerecorded television program While paused press FFWD or REW to move forward or backward frame by frame FFWD Fast forwards recorded or live stored video Press up to three times to fast forwardatincreasingspeeds Pressing play returns to normal play REW Rewinds recorded or live stored video Press up to three times to rewind at increasingspeeds Pressingplayreturns to normal play RECORD Autom...

Page 5: ...same time simply select that program from the Guide or tune to 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 To record the program you re watching simply press the RECORD button once on your remote If you...

Page 6: ...favorite show 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 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 choos...

Page 7: ...SEARCH in the Quick Menu Then press SELECT Once you ve 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 1 2 3 WATCHING AND DELETING A PROGRAM YOU VE RECORDED Press LIST to access the shows you ve already recorded in your Playlist or MyVOD Use the black ARROW buttons to select the show you w...

Page 8: ... and show you when these programs will be recorded Making specific changes to your recording options 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...

Page 9: ... any screen you are currently viewing such as the Guide To access the Quick Menu press the MENU button 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 rem...

Page 10: ... User Guide for complete instructions and in depth information on your new HD DVR system INFO 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 t...

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