DIRECTV provides the latest technology of DVR by which you can record your desired movies or TV programs and watch them later. Irrespective of the DIRECTV Genie or any other HD DVR model, one can record as many as 200 hours of high-definition programs. Recording your favorite movies to watch later on your DIRECTV DVR is very simple. Here's a step-by-step guide.
Check If Your DIRECTV Box is a DVR
To begin recording programs, however, you first have to check whether the DIRECTV box that you have is a DVR. Some of the newest DIRECTV receivers come complete with the DVR feature; however, this may not be the case with older models.
To confirm if a specific DIRECTV box has a DVR, you need to look for the acronym DVR on the front section of that box. There are other ways to know whether or not you are using a DVR – you can go to the Menu options and if there are settings for recording management, for setting series recordings, and for the Playlist option, then you are indeed using a DVR.
If you do not have a DVR, contact Directv and request for upgrade of your satellite box to a new high-definition DVR.
Find the Movie You Want to Record
A user might go through the channels list and the on-screen DIRECTV guide to look for movies that are being aired and may want to record. Remember the channel that transmitted the movie as well as the precise time to tune in and switch off.
Searching for movies of interest in the coming week is also easy through the search option available on the DIRECTV menu. This will let you know the time the show airs and will be doing this for the next couple of weeks to ensure that you do not miss any episodes.
Set Your DVR to Record the Movie
Recording a movie on DIRECTV only requires two clicks, or presses, of your satellite box remote control.
First, if necessary, navigate to the ‘My DIRECTV’ option by using the arrow buttons and selecting it with the ‘OK’ button. Choose Manage Recordings and then Manual Recording. An input screen appears on the screen In this case there is an input screen.
Write down the number of the channel showing the movie and the correct time of the movie’s start and end. Remember to incorporate a buffer time after the estimated time is over in case the event extends beyond the set time.
Lastly, click on the Record button, and the DVR popup, and click the Confirm button to set the recording. That movie will now be set to record during the DIRECTV chosen period.
Find Your Recorded Movie in the Playlist
During your scheduled movie, you set your DVR to record, and you get the program in Playlist to watch it. Select My DVR from the main menu and then select Playlist to view all the programs saved on the device.
Movies and shows recorded will be arranged by date recorded while in the program listing, there will be an indication of the channel call sign. Playlist allows you to begin playing back anything on the List without having to select it first.
Start Watching Your Recorded Movie
When you locate your recorded movie in Playlist and click on it, DIRECTV provides you with choices to Resume in case you have had a previous occasion to watch the recorded movie, Restart from the start, Or Delete.
To continue watching the saved movie choose Play or Resume option on the screen. You can also rewind and fast-forward the show just like DVD or even Netflix. This means that the recorded program will stay in your DVR until you choose to erase it.
But the good news is that you can keep movies for as long as you want and accrue home entertainment for any time you wish!
Other DIRECTV DVR Features
Beyond just recording movies, your DIRECTV DVR box provides many other great features including:
- Making future recordings based on the program guide from DIRECTV
- MS Setting Series Recording so viewers do not miss episodes of favorite programs
- Viewing content on television while simultaneously recording another
- Producing two shows at the same time
- Pausing a live broadcast then returning to the starting point and replaying it
Utilize all aspects of DVR to the maximum by simply benefiting from time-saving, selective choice of movies and avoiding missing great movies again!
Conclusion
capturing movies on your DIRECTV DVR receiver is just a breeze. Besides using the satellite remote to control the system, you can organize, store, and create your library with programs that you would like to watch later. The channel guide or the listings under DIRECTV afford easy browsing and enable you to pick movies you desire, schedule programming times, and playback content in the Playlist.
Transform your viewing experience with DirecTV! Call us today at +1 855-213-2250 to explore our plans and find the perfect package for you. Our experts are ready to assist you and get you set up with top-notch entertainment. Don’t wait—contact us now!
