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Welcome to TiVo on DIRECTV
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Welcome to the TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV. Now that you’re
plugged in, it’s time to start enjoying your access to over 285
channels of TV programming that includes movies, sports, music,
and special events, plus an extensive Pay Per View selection and, if
you connect your DVR 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 guide will take you
step by step through everything you need to know to get the most
out of the TiVo service on DIRECTV.
Note: DIRECTV on Demand service requires a receiver connected
to the Internet, TiVo service and any other applicable monthly
Advanced Receiver fees, DIRECTV CINEMA connection kit,
broadband Internet service with a connection speed of 750 Kbps or
higher (DSL or cable), a network router with an available Ethernet
port, a land-based phone line connection, and an available wall
outlet.
Getting started:
1. Using this guide. If you’re new to DVRs or just want to know the
essentials, simply read the Quick Tours in Chapter 1. If you want
more details, you’ll find them in the rest of this guide.
2. Getting connected.
If a professional installed your DVR, you are
ready to start watching TV. If your DVR was not professionally
installed or you just added a surround sound system or other
equipment, please see “Installation and Connections” on
page 75.
Remember:
• The TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV requires a monthly TiVo
Service Fee in addition to other applicable monthly Advanced
Receiver service fees.
• For more information on pricing and programming, please visit
directv.com .
• DIRECTV hardware and programming are available separately.
• The TiVO HD DVR from DIRECTV is not compatible with
DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service, TV Apps, Picture In
Graphics, 3D Programming, YouTube, DIRECTV nomad™,
GameSearch™, Spanish UI, DIRECTV2PC video streaming,
and select other DIRECTV features. Please visit directv.com for
more information.
Basic terms
Before you start learning about all that your TiVo HD DVR from
DIRECTV can do, here are some terms you should know:
Live TV.
If you’re watching a show as it’s being broadcast,
you’re watching live TV. You can pause live TV for up to 30
minutes. When you resume watching, you’re “behind” live TV.