DIRECTV Guide Manual

The DIRECTV Guide is an interactive on-screen program guide that allows users to browse, search, and navigate through available television programming. It provides comprehensive information about current and upcoming shows, movies, sports events, and special programming across all subscribed channels. The guide includes features such as program descriptions, ratings information, parental controls, recording options, and personalized recommendations.

1. Guide Navigation Basics 2. Program Information Display 3. Search and Filter Options 4. Recording and Series Management 5. Parental Controls and Ratings 6. Favorite Channels Setup 7. On-Demand Content Access 8. Sports and Special Events 9. Troubleshooting Guide Issues 10. Advanced Guide Features

Guide Navigation Basics

Key navigation elements: Guide button, Directional arrows, Select/OK button, Back/Exit button, Page Up/Down buttons.

Button	Function
GUIDE	Opens/closes the program guide
Arrow Keys	Navigate through channels and time slots
SELECT/OK	Selects highlighted program or option
BACK/EXIT	Returns to previous screen or exits guide
PAGE UP/DOWN	Scrolls through multiple guide pages
INFO	Displays detailed program information
RED BUTTON	Accesses recording options
YELLOW BUTTON	Sets program reminders
BLUE BUTTON	Accesses search function
GREEN BUTTON	Manages favorite channels

Program Information Display

The guide displays comprehensive program information in an easy-to-read grid format.

Channel numbers and names appear in the left column
Program titles and times display across the top row
Highlighted programs show additional details in info panel
Color coding indicates program types (movies, sports, news)
Icons show HD content, recording status, and parental ratings

NOTE: Press INFO button for extended program descriptions, cast information, and related content.

Search and Filter Options

Advanced search capabilities help find specific content quickly.

Basic Search: Search by title, actor, or keyword
Category Filter: Browse by genre (movies, sports, kids)
Time Filter: View programs by specific time slots
HD Filter: Show only high-definition content
New Episodes: Filter for first-run programming only

TIP: Use voice search (if available) for faster content discovery.

Recording and Series Management

Single Recording: Record individual programs with one click
Series Manager: Set recordings for entire series
Recording Options: Choose keep until space needed or keep until deleted
Conflict Management: Guide alerts when recording conflicts occur
Storage Management: Monitor available recording space
Recording Priority: Set which recordings take precedence during conflicts
Auto-Extend: Automatically extend recordings for live events

Parental Controls and Ratings

Comprehensive parental control system with multiple restriction levels.

Control Options: Channel blocking, Program blocking by rating, Purchase blocking, Time-based viewing restrictions.

Rating Systems: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, Movie ratings (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17). Customizable blocking by specific ratings and content types. Default parental control PIN: 0000 (change recommended during setup).

Favorite Channels Setup

Create personalized channel lists for easier navigation.

Access Favorites menu from guide options
Select channels to include in favorite list
Create multiple favorite lists for different users
Toggle between All Channels and Favorite Channels views
Rearrange channel order within favorite lists

Tip: Use different favorite lists for different family members or viewing preferences.

On-Demand Content Access

Access thousands of movies and shows on demand through the guide.

Navigate to On-Demand section from main menu
Browse by category or use search function
Free On-Demand: Included with subscription
Premium On-Demand: Rental or purchase required
Network Apps: Access network-specific content through guide integration
Download Options: Download for offline viewing (varies by content)
Continue Watching: Resume partially viewed on-demand content

NOTE: Internet connection required for on-demand content access.

Sports and Special Events

Enhanced guide features for sports and special programming.

Feature	Description
Sports Filter	View all live sporting events across channels
Team Alerts	Get notifications for favorite teams' games
Mixed Resolution	Watch multiple games simultaneously
Sports Bar Mode	Display multiple games on one screen
Game Stats	Access real-time statistics during games
Red Zone	NFL Red Zone channel integration
PPV Events	Order and access pay-per-view events

Troubleshooting Guide Issues

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Guide not loading	Signal/Satellite issue	Check satellite signal strength; refresh receiver
Missing channels	Subscription/Filter	Verify subscription; check favorite channel settings
Slow navigation	Receiver performance	Restart receiver; check for software updates
Incorrect program info	Guide data update	Wait for guide refresh; force guide update
Search not working	Software issue	Clear search history; restart receiver

Reset Guide: Menu > Settings > Reset > Guide Data Refresh

Advanced Guide Features

Power user features for enhanced viewing experience.

Mini-Guide: Compact guide overlay while watching TV
Jump to Date: Browse programming for future dates
Theme Guides: Holiday, Kids, Movie Night specialized guides
Interactive Ads: Click banner ads for more information
Social Integration: Share what you're watching (if enabled)
Voice Control: Navigate guide using voice commands
Mobile Sync: Continue browsing on mobile app
Recommendations: Personalized suggestions based on viewing history

Support: 1-800-531-5000; www.directv.com/guidehelp