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  • An all-new HD DVR so advanced, your every TV wish is granted.

    Genie, only from DIRECTV, powers your entire home. So now you can enjoy a full HD DVR experience on every TV in your home, without seeing a box in every room. Genie also avoids recording conflicts by letting you record any five shows at the same time, all in HD. Genie even recommends shows you might like based on what you already watch. And with up to three times more HD recording capacity than cable, you won't have to delete your favorite shows to make room for new ones. With an HD DVR this advanced, your every TV wish is granted.
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Storage capacity

 1TB 500GB 500GB 250GB — —

Record 5 shows at once

Watch 2 channels at once with Picture-in-Picture

Record and watch in any room, with just one HD DVR

 (R22 only)

Access thousands of On Demand movies and shows

Record shows in HD

Record shows in Standard Definition

Watch channels in HD

Control what your children can watch
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Top Features

  • Genie powers your entire home with one HD DVR
    Now you can record, pause, rewind, fast-forward your favorite shows on every TV in  your home—without additional receivers. Each additional TV accesses the Genie HD DVR through a small, easy-to-hide device called a Genie Mini. With select Samsung and Sony TVs, the technology is built right in to access the Genie HD DVR, so you don't need any additional equipment at all.* Learn more.
    Fee required for each additional TV.
    No more recording conflicts.
    Genie lets you record any five shows you want at once, all in HD, all with one central HD DVR. So no more dreaded recording conflicts.
    Access to programming based on package selection. Blackout restrictions apply to sports programming. Program must air in HD to record in HD.
    Store all your favorite shows.
    With a one terabyte HD DVR storage drive, Genie has up to three times more HD recording capacity than cable. That means you can put an end to deleting your favorite shows to make room for new ones.
    Comparison based on hours of HD recording with one Genie HD DVR setup (model HR34 only).
    Genie is super smart.
    Genie Recommends shows you might like based on what you already watch, and even asks to record them for you.  Like what you see? You can record the entire series. It's never been easier to discover new favorites.
    Opt in to Genie Recommends required.
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How Genie Works

  • One Genie HD DVR
    One Genie HD DVR receiver lets you
    enjoy DIRECTV service and full
    HD DVR functionality on all your TVs.
    No additional HD DVRs required.
    Genie connects to every TV
    Your main TV is connected to the Genie, and each additional TV accesses Genie through a small device called a Genie Mini. With select Samsung and Sony TVs, the technology is built in, so you don't need additional equipment.
    Enjoy full HD DVR service in
    every room
    You can watch, record, pause, rewind,
    fast-forward on any of your connected
    TVs, all from one central HD DVR.
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Additional Features

  • Watch 2 channels at once on one screen with Picture-in-Picture. Even watch them side by side.
    Watch two shows at the same time, without having to change channels.
    Get HD resolutions up to 1080p, the same format as Blu-ray™.
    Watch thousands of shows and movies On Demand when connected to the Internet.
    Get access to hundreds of the latest movie releases, many available nearly a month before Netflix.
    Pause and rewind live HDTV for up to 90 minutes.
    Control what you watch—back up, slow down, or use instant replay.
    Fast-forward in 30-second intervals and get a high-speed look at the show you've recorded.
  • Set your DVR from anywhere with your cell phone or computer.
    Record a single episode or an entire series with a click
    Quickly find what you want to watch with any keyword.
    Watch 3D TV. Only DIRECTV offers 24/7 3D programming.
    Get real-time scores of any major game at the press of a button.
    Watch YouTube videos right on your TV.
    Share your favorite shows on Facebook or Twitter.
    Control what your kids can watch with easy-to-use parental controls.
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Specifications

  • Genie HD DVR

    Dimensions
    Width: 15.75 in, Height: 3.25 in,
    Depth: 11.85 in
    Audio Outputs
    1 Digital (coaxial),
    1 Stereo (L/R, RCA), 1 S/PDIF
    (COAX)
    Video Outputs
    1 HDMI, 1 Component, 1 NTSC,
    1 S-Video, 1 Composite (Audio LR)
    Other
    1 Satellite In, 1 Internal RF antenna,
    1 Front USB, 1 Back USB,
    1 Ethernet, 1 eSATA port,
    1 Phone Jack,
    1 AC Power Inlet Connector

  • Genie Mini

    Dimensions
    Height: 5.906 inches (150 mm)
    Width: 10.24  inches (26 mm)
    Depth: 3.661 inches (93 mm)
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