DirecTV HDTV user manual Anatomy of the TV Program Guide

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USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

ANATOMY OF THE TV PROGRAM GUIDE

To access the TV program guide, press the TV button on the remote control, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.

“Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Program titles and information, when available

Indicates current time and day

Primary channel number Subchannel number

Abbreviated channel name, when available

Returns you to previous screen

Takes you to the main menu

Scrolls down through the guide

The “Other Guides” icon displays guide sorting options

Help gives you more information about the program guide

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Contents Hdtv USER’S ManualImportant Information Page Table of Contents Other Icons Setting the Time and Date Welcome to Hdtv Getting StartedSetup and Connections Setup and Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsUnpack the System Connect Your TV to Other ComponentsJacks and Cables Front of the TV AudioMaking Connections to the Front Panel Back of the TV Front sound and rear surround sound How to view programming How to view your VCRBasic Connection TV and VCRAdvanced Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With AmplifierConnecting Speakers to the TV Connecting Front Main SpeakersConnecting Rear Speakers Connecting a Subwoofer Connecting a Wireless TransmitterConnecting a Stereo Amplifier Place Batteries in the Remote Control Complete the Interactive SetupPlug in and Turn on the System Order ProgrammingUsing the Remote Setup and Connections Using the RemoteUsing Using the Remote Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Programming the Remote Control Testing the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchUsing the Remote to Control a Component Using Direct EntryRemote Control Codes VCRSetup and Connections Using the Remote Basic TV Operation Basic TV OperationBasic TV Operation About the Channel BannerBasic TV Operation Changing Between Directv and TV Mode Changing Channels ModeUsing the PIP Feature PIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE OperationPIP Buttons PIP PROBLEMS? Using the Input Button Using the Program Guides What is a program guide?Using the Program Guides Bringing UP the Program GuidesAnatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide Tuning to a Program Getting around in the GuidesUsing the Guide Button Other Guides IconDetail Guide SurfGuide Directv onlyExiting a Program Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by TopicsSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsListing ALL Directv Programming Other Icons ExitAdjusting TV Controls Adjusting TV Controls Picture SettingsPicture Quality Controls Reset Controls Auto ColorColor Warmth Noise FilterAudio Controls MuteEqualizer SpeakersInternal TV Only Ext. Front w/ Amp & TV Center Special Audio Loudness SAPAudio Language Using the Profiles Setup and Connections Basic TV OperationUsing the Profiles Directv SetupAbout Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv ListSetting the Directv Spending Limit Selecting or Deleting ALL Directv ChannelsTV Setup Setting the Directv Rating LimitEditing Channels in a TV List Selecting or Deleting ALL TV ChannelsSetting the TV Rating TV-MARating Limit Screen Select Set TV RatingBlocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting the Movie Rating Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Moving Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ShowsChoosing Your Profile Don’t Forget Your Password Locking and Unlocking a User ProfileLocking the System Unlocking 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 Using the Attractions Guide GuideUsing the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseSetting the Time and Date Using the Preferences MenuColor Scheme Default Guide TranslucencyScreen Format Caption Mode Caption DisplayUsing 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 Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic Operation ReferenceTroubleshooting ReferenceCare and Cleaning Problems with your system passwordBlank screen TV will not turn onProscan High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFCC Registration Information Product RegistrationAccessory Information Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Placing an Order USE Your Credit CardThis page left blank intentionally Reference Reference Reference Reference Index ChannelInfo Transmitter OUT 20%