DirecTV D11 manual Channel Banner, Current date & time

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Watching TV

The Channel Banner

Any time you tune to a channel, you’ll see the channel banner appear across the top of

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The channel banner gives you info

the screen. This banner displays the following useful information:	on the channel and show you are
	on the channel and show you are
	currently watching.

1)Current date & time

2)DIRECTV Channel – Channel logo, number and call letters of the station you’re currently viewing.

3)Program – Program title, stop and start time and rating of the current program.

4)Current Favorites – Favorite Channels list currently in use.

5)Audio options – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are available.

6)Messages – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, there are new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages.

7)Parental Controls – Parental Controls lock status. Three states: Locked, unlocked and temporarily unlocked.

Music Channels

Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous, commercial-free music channels with something for every taste. Tune to these just as you would to any channel. You’ll see a special Channel Banner that initially displays the channel description (for example, “Alternative,” “Today’s Country”). As each song is played, its info will appear in the banner, including song title, artist and record company..

To see program details at any time press INFO on your remote (press a second time to clear). Select More Info button to see additional options.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Safety & CareIii Iv Safety & Care Safety & Care Navigating Great TV viewing is in your handsPage Contents Other Information Quick MenuPage Chapter Welcome Getting StartedMaking the Right Connections Before you begin Package ContentsSatellite Dish Antenna Access CardHardware Reference GeneralRF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-type Cables & ConnectionsBest Video S-Video Jack and Cable Audio/Video A/V Jack and CableTelephone Jack and Cord Directv Receiver Front Panel Getting FamiliarDirectv Receiver Rear Panel Insert your Directv Access CardGetting Familiar Connecting Your Directv Receiver to the Satellite Dish Choose Your SetupConnecting Your Directv Receiver to your TV or VCR Video & A/V Audio Connection Best Quality Best Quality Connection Connection Better Quality Very Good Quality Connection A/V Completing the Connections Connecting Your Directv Receiver to Your Telephone LineRF Coaxial Connection Good Quality Good Quality Now, let us lead the way… Guided Setup & ActivationSelect Activate Your Directv ServiceProgramming Your Remote Control Factory Defaults Getting Started Watching TV Guide Autotune Pay Per View Watching TV What’s OnCurrent date & time Channel BannerOverview of the Directv Advanced Program Guide GuideGetting Around in the Guide An even better way to catch all your favorites AutotuneRecording to VCR Changing Autotune Options/Canceling an AutotuneLatest Movies, 24 Hours a Day Pay Per ViewChapter Setup Using the Quick MenuSettings Satellite Access CardReset Info & TestParental Controls FavoritesAudio Options Category Sort Recent Finds Find ByFavorites Date & TimeCaller ID Caller ID & MessagesDirectv Messages Parental ControlsMovies RatingsHours Channel BlocksSpending Let me in… Now, lock itPress MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit Settings Directv Protection Plan System Upgrades TroubleshootingWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv Receiver or TV ProblemsProgress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition Directv Receiver will not turn on Blank screen Turns oﬀ while playingDirectv Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Other Information My video and audio are out of sync Remote control indicator light starts ﬂashing Remote Control ProblemsProblems with the remote control First make sure that Fine-Tuning the SignalRunning the System Test Select Setup, then Info & Test Who is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWhat is Covered? What is Excluded? Make Sure You Keep Before Requesting Repair ServiceTo Get Out-of-Warranty Service To Get Warranty ServiceDirectv Product Information Directv Protection Plan Benefits Directv Protection PlanProtection Plan Sign up for the Directv Protection Plan TodayFCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information Is necessary Directv Language IndexOrdering 6, 7, 16, 19, 20 37, 41, 45, 51 Tuning to Spending limit 2 viewing hours Page Page Other Information Other Icons Icon ReferenceArrow Icons Scheduler Icons