How to Record a Show on DirecTV

DirecTV is a digital satellite TV broadcaster that brings non-network television into many homes across the United States. DirecTV offers more than 130 high definition channels and is ranked above cable in customer satisfaction by American Customer Satisfaction Index. DirecTV allows users to record shows so they can watch them later.

Things You'll Need

• Remote control
• DirecTV receiver
• TV

Instructions

1. Press the "Record" button on the remote control to record the program that you are currently watching.

2. Press the "Menu" button on the remote and use the arrow buttons to highlight the show that you want to record if you want to record a show that will play in the future.

3. Press the "Record" button once you have highlighted the show.

4. Press the "Record" button a second time to record every episode of the show that you have selected.

Tips & Warnings

• Check to make sure the "R" (record) icon shows up next to any show you want to record. If it does not, the show will not be recorded.

• You cannot record more than two stations at once. If you are recording two stations, you cannot turn the TV to a station other than the two that are recording.

References

• Direct TV Recording Guide
• What is DirecTV?