DirecTV HDTV user manual Basic TV Operation, About the Channel Banner

Page 27

BASIC TV OPERATION

ABOUT THE CHANNEL BANNER

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner.

On-screen icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status.

Below is a description of the icons you’ll find on the channel banner.

Channel logo, when available

Program title, start and end time, rating, language, and audio mode

Channel number

Takes you to the Main menu

PIP channel number

Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode

Current antenna

Current date and time “Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Displays mail from program providers

Cycles through the audio language choices

Locks the system or unlocks the video

Please note that when you’re in TV mode, the channel banner will look differently than when you’re in DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV).

24

Image 27

Contents USER’S Manual HdtvImportant Information Page Table of Contents Other Icons Setting the Time and Date Getting Started Welcome to HdtvSetup and Connections Connect Your TV to Other Components Setup and ConnectionsThings to Know Before Connecting Components Unpack the SystemJacks and Cables Audio Front of the TVMaking Connections to the Front Panel Back of the TV Front sound and rear surround sound TV and VCR How to view programmingHow to view your VCR Basic ConnectionTV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced ConnectionConnecting Speakers to the TV Connecting Front Main SpeakersConnecting Rear Speakers Connecting a Subwoofer Connecting a Wireless TransmitterConnecting a Stereo Amplifier Order Programming Place Batteries in the Remote ControlComplete the Interactive Setup Plug in and Turn on the SystemUsing the Remote Setup and Connections Using the RemoteUsing Remote Control Buttons Using the RemoteUsing the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a ComponentVCR Remote Control CodesBasic TV Operation Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic TV OperationAbout the Channel Banner Basic TV OperationBasic TV Operation Changing Between Directv and TV Mode Mode Changing ChannelsUsing the PIP Feature PIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE OperationPIP Buttons PIP PROBLEMS? Using the Input Button What is a program guide? Using the Program GuidesBringing UP the Program Guides Using the Program GuidesAnatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a ProgramSurfGuide Directv only Using the Guide ButtonOther Guides Icon Detail GuideExiting a Program Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming GuideSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsListing ALL Directv Programming Exit Other IconsAdjusting TV Controls Adjusting TV Controls Picture SettingsPicture Quality Controls Noise Filter Reset ControlsAuto Color Color WarmthSpeakers Audio ControlsMute EqualizerInternal TV Only Ext. Front w/ Amp & TV Center Special Audio Loudness SAPAudio Language Setup and Connections Basic TV Operation Using the ProfilesEditing Channels in a Directv List Using the ProfilesDirectv Setup About ProfilesSelecting or Deleting ALL Directv Channels Setting the Directv Spending LimitSetting the Directv Rating Limit TV SetupSelecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels Editing Channels in a TV ListTV-MA Setting the TV RatingSelect Set TV Rating Rating Limit ScreenViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking AGE-BASED RatingsViewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie RatingBlocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing Moving RatingsChoosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordUnlocking the System Locking the SystemSystem Options and Preferences Changing the Signal Source Changing the Signal TypeSystem Options and Preferences Auto Tuning Channel Search MailboxChecking Your Mail Tuning to a PAY PER View Program Purchases PAY PER View ProgramsPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PAY PER View Programs Guide Using the Attractions GuideReviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuSetting the Time and Date Using the Preferences MenuColor Scheme Default Guide TranslucencyScreen Format Caption Display Caption ModeUsing Fetch Getting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Getting AssistanceGetting Antenna Information Select Dish Menu Screen Your NEW Access Card Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterRunning the System Test Reference Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic OperationReference TroubleshootingTV will not turn on Care and CleaningProblems with your system password Blank screenFor how long after your purchase Proscan High Definition Television Hdtv Limited WarrantyProduct Registration FCC Registration InformationAccessory Information Amplified VHF/UHF/FM USE Your Credit Card Placing an OrderThis page left blank intentionally Reference Reference Reference Reference Channel IndexInfo Transmitter OUT 20%