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The INSTANT REPLAY button has many uses but one of the most

helpful is to compensate when you fast forward too far. Press INSTANT REPLAY to rewind eight seconds. Press it again if you really missed the mark. (You could rewind through a whole program using only

INSTANT REPLAY!)

WARNING TO PROJECTION TV OWNERS! Be careful about using

the pause feature for long periods of time if you have a projection TV. Most projection TVs are sensitive and “burn in” still images very quickly. If you pause your program for too long, you may permanently damage your screen.

Play with Live TV

Part of the fun of watching live TV and recorded programs with your DIRECTVDigital Satellite Recorder is using the pause, instant replay, and slow motion features. Here’s a list of the things you can do with the special buttons on your remote control:

Record: Records a program. You can press RECORD when you are watching a program in live TV, or when a program title is highlighted on the guide.

Play: Shows programs at normal speed. The status bar appears for five seconds.

Pause: Freezes the picture. To resume, press PLAY, or press PAUSE again.

Frame-by-Frame: To move frame-by-frame: first press the PAUSE button. Then press either the BACK or FORWARD button. For continuous frame-by-frame back or forward, hold down the BACK or FORWARD button.

Back: Plays the program in reverse. Press BACK once, twice, or three times to go backward fast, faster, or fastest.

Forward: Plays the program in fast forward. As with reverse, pressing the FORWARD button repeatedly cycles through three speeds of fast forward.

Slow: Slows down the speed of the program.

Instant Replay: Instantly plays the last eight seconds of the program again.

Advance: (a) If you are watching live TV, catches up to the current time. (b) When you are fast forwarding in a recorded program, instantly jumps ahead to the next tick mark (short white line on the status bar). When you are rewinding, jumps back to the previous tick mark. (c) If you are watching a recorded program, jumps to the end of the recording. Press again to jump to the beginning of the recording.

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Digital Satellite Recorder specifications

The DirecTV Digital Satellite Recorder, commonly known as the DVR, revolutionizes the way viewers consume television. This innovative device enables users to record live television programs, offering the flexibility to watch shows at their convenience. With the rise of on-demand television, the DirecTV DVR remains a powerful tool for anyone looking to enhance their viewing experience.

One of the main features of the DirecTV DVR is its impressive storage capacity. Depending on the model, users can often record hundreds of hours of programming. With a spacious hard drive, viewers can store movies, TV series, and even entire seasons, ensuring that beloved content is always available, regardless of scheduling conflicts.

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Another notable characteristic of the DirecTV Digital Satellite Recorder is its ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live television. This feature is particularly advantageous for those who may need a moment to step away or wish to revisit a particularly exciting moment within a program. The functionality enhances the traditional TV-watching experience, adding layers of control that align with modern viewing habits.

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