User's Manual

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Welcome! Now that you’re plugged in, it’s time to start enjoying access to over 285 (including over 190 full-time HD channels)
channels of live and On Demand TV programming, satellite music and a huge selection of box office hits from DIRECTV CINEMA
®
.
We’ll take you step by step through everything, from pushing the POWER button to searching for your favorite programs.
This User Guide applies to the DIRECTV
®
HD DVR and the Genie
™
HD DVR and Mini Clients. Because this User Guide was designed
to accommodate several models, your Receiver, its user interface, and certain features may vary from what is shown here.
Online Information Resources
The Help Center on directv.com is a rich resource for all types of information related to hardware, features, programming and
other important topics. Just click on the “Help Center” link at the top right corner of the main navigation to start your inquiry.
To view the most up-to-date manuals for DIRECTV Receivers and other equipment, please visit www.directv.com/manuals or
go to www.directv.com and search for keyword “manuals”.
You can also visit www.directv.com to manage your account, and find information about DIRECTV service, programming
packages, special promotions, and much more.
Getting Connected
If a professional installed your DIRECTV
™
HD DVR and any Clients, you are ready to start watching TV. If your equipment was
not professionally installed, or you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Appendix 1, “Setup and
Activation”.
IMPORTANT:
• Advanced Receiver Service fee is required with all HD DVRs to view the HD channels included in your programming package
in HD, and for DVR functionality.
• DIRECTV hardware, programming and Advanced Receiver Service are available separately. For information and pricing, please
visit directv.com.
WELCOME TO THE DIRECTV FAMILY!