DirecTV HDTV user manual Sorting the Directv Programming Guide

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USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

SORTING THE DIRECTV® PROGRAMMING GUIDE

Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.

The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.

SORTING THE DIRECTV® PROGRAMMING

GUIDE BY TOPICS

The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV programming guide according to the current user’s preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.

After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon. Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user’s themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.

Checkmark the themes that interest you.

Select the topic categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the topics icon in the guides. Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV programming guide when you sort by the topics icon.

Topics button

Topics themes button

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Contents USER’S Manual HdtvImportant Information Page Table of Contents Other Icons Setting the Time and Date Getting Started Welcome to HdtvSetup and Connections Things to Know Before Connecting Components Setup and ConnectionsUnpack the System Connect Your TV to Other ComponentsJacks and Cables Audio Front of the TVMaking Connections to the Front Panel Back of the TV Front sound and rear surround sound How to view your VCR How to view programmingBasic Connection TV and VCRTV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced ConnectionConnecting Rear Speakers Connecting Speakers to the TVConnecting Front Main Speakers Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Connecting a SubwooferConnecting a Wireless Transmitter Complete the Interactive Setup Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the System Order ProgrammingUsing Using the RemoteSetup and Connections Using the Remote Remote Control Buttons Using the RemoteUsing the Remote Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchUsing 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 ChannelsPIP Buttons Using the PIP FeaturePIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Operation 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 ProgramOther Guides Icon Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide SurfGuide Directv onlyExiting a Program Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming GuideListing ALL Directv Programming Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports Exit Other IconsAdjusting TV Controls Picture Quality Controls Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Settings Auto Color Reset ControlsColor Warmth Noise FilterMute Audio ControlsEqualizer SpeakersInternal TV Only Ext. Front w/ Amp & TV Center Special Audio Audio Language LoudnessSAP Setup and Connections Basic TV Operation Using the ProfilesDirectv Setup Using the ProfilesAbout Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv ListSelecting 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 System Options and Preferences Changing the Signal SourceChanging the Signal Type Auto Tuning Checking Your Mail Channel SearchMailbox Purchasing and Previewing Tuning to a PAY PER View ProgramPurchases PAY PER View Programs Using the Program Guide for PAY PER View Programs Guide Using the Attractions GuideReviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuColor Scheme Setting the Time and DateUsing the Preferences Menu Screen Format Default GuideTranslucency Caption Display Caption ModeUsing Fetch Getting Assistance Getting Antenna Information Running the Interactive SetupGetting Assistance Select Dish Menu Screen Running the System Test Your NEW Access CardUsing the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Reference Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic OperationReference TroubleshootingProblems with your system password Care and CleaningBlank screen TV will not turn onFor 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%