RCA DTC210 user manual Special Features, Program Detail Screen, Full Channel Banner

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Special Features

The Full Channel Banner

The Channel Banner provides quick information as you switch channels on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your HD Receiver’s remote control. Pressing the INFO button displays the Full Channel Banner.

The Full Channel Banner displays all the information found in the smaller Channel Banner, plus more details about the program. For example, the Full Channel Banner for a movie might display the category for the movie (drama, comedy, action/adventure, etc.), the cast, the year it was released, and a short description of the plot.

You can clear the Full Channel Banner from your screen by pressing EXIT on your remote control.

The Program Detail Screen

If you want to see more information than is presented in either the Channel Banner or the Full Channel Banner, you can press INFO twice to display the Program Detail Screen.

The Program Detail Screen displays all of the information provided in the Channel Banner and Full Channel Banner, plus complete details about the program and a list of actions you can take related to the program.

To view the Program Detail Screen:

1.While watching a TV program, press INFO on your remote (the Full Channel Banner appears).

2.Press the INFO button again (the Program Detail screen appears).

Another way to view the Program Detail screen is to enter the program guide, highlight the program listing you are interested in, then press INFO.

Program Detail Screen actions

In addition to a description of the program you are watching, the Program Detail screen provides a list of actions you can take related to that program. Here are descriptions of the actions that might be available for a program (not all actions are available for every program).

Back Displays the last screen you viewed before entering the Program Detail screen.

Exit Exits the menu screen and displays the last channel you were viewing.

Buy $(Price) For pay per view programs, allows you to purchase the program.

Record Allows you to tape a program on your VCR if you've set up VCR Control (see page 20 for more information).

Cancel $(Price) For pay per view programs that you have previously purchased but that have not yet aired, lets you cancel your purchase.

Watch Now Displays the channel airing the program described.

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Contents Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Important Information PersonnelImportant Safety Instructions Trademark and copyright statements Macrovision InformationProgram Recording Restrictions High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?Analog TV Ntsc Digital TV AtscResolution and interlacing Switch set to Jacks will outputIntroduction Video output optionsAspect ratio Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsTVs showing 169 programs Dolby Digital TVs showing 43 programsProtect your components from power surges Things to Consider Before Making ConnectionsProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsConnections & Setup Insert the Access CardChoose Your Connection If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables neededInstalling the batteries in the remote control Jacks and cablesUse with audio cables for the audio signal Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD ReceiverConnect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverTo watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV Go toVideo Line Input Variations For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVsConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Good Analog Connection Composite Video Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/MonitorBasic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connections & Setup Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR Optional ConnectionsCables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial Setting the Digital Audio format Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital AudioMaking the Connection To set the Digital Audio preferenceLocating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor Using Your ComponentTo enable the RF remote Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna ConnectionSetting up the VCR control To Find the VCR’s Remote Control SensorAdjusting the satellite dish Turning on your receiver for the first timeAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strengthSetting the dish type manually To set the dish type manuallyUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv HD Receiver UpgradesTo start the System Test To set up the Local Network Programming menu option Setting up local networks programming schedulesScanning off-air and cable TV channels Activating your Directv account Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control Testing the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn offUsing Direct Entry Operating Other ComponentsModes of Operation To Operate the ComponentControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver Changing the RF Remote Control CodeTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code TV Codes Code ListsVCR Codes DVD Codes Audio ReceiversRCA & Dimensia Audio ComponentsChannel Banner Getting info on the program youre watchingInformation icons Special Features Program Detail ScreenFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen actionsFinding out what’s on the Program Guides Types of GuidesSurf Guide Grid GuideUsing the Surf Guide Setting the default Guide styleTo set the default Guide style Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideSwitching to another guide style Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideViewing the guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the guide Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideGetting around in the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Switching to another guide styleSearching for programs in the guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by CategoryScheduling program reminders and recording timers Pay per view programs Identifying and ordering pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases To order a pay per view programCanceling a pay per view purchase Viewing your Future Purchase listChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User settingTo change the audio format for a program you are watching Main Menu items Using the Menu SystemExiting a Screen Using the Menu System Program GuideProfiles Displaying Program GuidesEditing user profile names Editing channel listsSetting rating limits To edit a channel listSetting the rating limits for TV programs TV-GSetting rating limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchasesSetting the screen color and translucency Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv System To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsReading your mail Setting system preferencesPurchases Setting the screen format Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesTo set the Screen Format preference Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption optionsSetting the default screen color and translucency Setting the default audio preferenceTo set a default screen color and translucency To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers To turn the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing and controlling Caller IDReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersAuto Resolution Detection Setting the Local Time optionsTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgradesCentering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screenTroubleshooting Additional Information Front panel controls and lights Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks Additional Information FCC Customer Information Directv HD Receiver Specifications RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAccessory Information How To OrderStandard Audio/Video cable with Optical Digital Audio cablesIndex AtscNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncTocom
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