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DirecTV GENIE HR54 User Manual

DirecTV GENIE HR54
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USER GUIDE
DIRECTV GENIE
& EARLIER HD DVR RECEIVERS
P.O. Box 1079
El Segundo, CA 90245

Table of Contents

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DirecTV GENIE HR54 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryDVR
ModelHR54
ManufacturerDirecTV
Tuner Count5
Storage Capacity1TB
Recording CapacityUp to 200 hours of HD programming
Video OutputHDMI
Output ResolutionUp to 1080p
Supported ServicesDirecTV
Audio OutputHDMI, Optical
ConnectivityEthernet, Wi-Fi

Summary

CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

Your Remote Control

Explains features of DIRECTV Genie and Universal remotes.

Basic Button Controls

Details common navigation and function buttons on DIRECTV remotes.

Screen Hint Buttons

Describes special shortcut buttons corresponding to on-screen icons.

DVR Control Buttons

Explains buttons for playback and recording functions.

The Progress Bar

Describes the on-screen indicator for program playback status.

Live Buffer

Explains the DVR's live TV buffering feature for pausing and rewinding.

CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO

Program Guide

How to navigate and use the onscreen TV program guide.

Channel Banner & TV Options

Information and settings displayed when changing channels.

Menu

Overview of the main menu and its access points.

CHAPTER 3: SEARCH & BROWSE

Movies, On Demand and Pay Per View

Finding and accessing movie content, including On Demand and PPV.

Sports

Accessing sports programming information and schedules.

TV Shows and Genie™ Recommends

Finding TV shows and personalized viewing recommendations.

Search Features

Using smart search and voice search for content discovery.

CHAPTER 4: RECORDINGS

Recording a Single Show

Step-by-step guide on how to record a single program.

Recording a Series

Instructions for setting up series recordings for multiple episodes.

Watching and Deleting Your Recorded Shows

How to play back and remove recorded programs from your DVR.

Playlist

Viewing and managing your library of recorded shows.

Manage Recordings

Options for managing scheduled and recorded content.

Recording from Your Computer, Phone or Tablet

How to schedule recordings remotely via web or mobile apps.

CHAPTER 5 - EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES

Extras

Accessing additional features like messages and interactive channels.

Special Features

Utilizing unique features like DoublePlay and GameSearch.

DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE

Features for sharing recorded content across multiple rooms.

Genie™ HD DVR & Mini

Overview of the Genie HD DVR and its companion Genie Minis.

DIRECTV™ MOBILE APPS

Using DIRECTV applications on smartphones and tablets.

CHAPTER 6 - SETTINGS & HELP

Settings

Configuring system preferences for audio, video, and display.

Parental Controls

Managing content restrictions, locks, and spending limits.

Favorite Channels

Creating and managing custom lists of preferred channels.

Help

Accessing user guides, FAQs, and support resources.

CHAPTER 7 - GENIE™ HD DVR

Genie™ HD DVR

Key features and capabilities of the Genie HD DVR.

Genie Mini - Key Features

Important features of the Genie Mini client device.

SHARE PROGRAMS BETWEEN ROOMS

How to configure content sharing across different rooms.

GENIE AS A MEDIA SERVER

Using the Genie HD DVR to serve media content.

CONNECTING CLIENTS

Steps for connecting Genie Minis and other clients to the DVR.

CHAPTER 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS

Troubleshooting Tips

Steps to resolve common issues with the receiver and system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common user inquiries about features and problems.

CHAPTER 9: WARRANTY AND OTHER INFO

LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY

Details of the product's limited warranty coverage and terms.

DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN

Information about the optional service protection plan.

FCC CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Regulatory compliance details and FCC statements.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”)

Legal terms governing the use of the device's software.

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