RCA DTC210 Finding out what’s on the Program Guides, Types of Guides, Surf Guide, Grid Guide

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Special Features

Schedule For future programs, allows you to set your receiver to remind you when the program is about to start, or to set the receiver and VCR to record the program.

Unschedule For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder or recording, allows you to cancel the reminder or recording.

Episodes For programs broadcast as episodes, allows you to view a list of the program's other episodes present in the guide.

Show Times Displays a list of times and channels for viewing the program. Similar Displays a list of programs that have aspects in common with the program.

Finding out what’s on: the Program Guides

Your DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules. If you want to know what’s on, just use the Guide. The Guides provide scheduling information for all types of programming (satellite, off-air, or cable TV).

Types of Guides

When you want to find out what’s on, you can use the simple, fast Surf Guide; the detailed, informative Grid Guide; or the graphics-rich Logo Guide. The pages that follow tell you how to access and use each of these Guide types.

Surf Guide

The Surf Guide allows you to quickly scan to see what is on right now while still viewing the channel you are watching—great for those times when you just want to quickly check out what’s showing on that favorite channel.

Grid Guide

The Grid Guide is the most complete, detailed Guide type. It lets you see the programs for each channel in a scrollable schedule (sorted by channel number, or by channel name). If you don’t know what you want to watch, and you want to browse a broad range of channels, the Grid Guide may be for you.

Logo Guide

The Logo Guide lets you find out what’s on by browsing through the channels by highlighting the channels’ logos.

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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Personnel Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions Macrovision Information Trademark and copyright statementsProgram Recording Restrictions High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvAnalog TV Ntsc Digital TV AtscSwitch set to Jacks will output Resolution and interlacingIntroduction Video output optionsTVs showing 169 programs Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsAspect ratio TVs showing 43 programs Dolby DigitalThings to Consider Before Making Connections Protect your components from power surgesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsInsert the Access Card Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables neededJacks and cables Installing the batteries in the remote controlUse with audio cables for the audio signal Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverConnect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverGo to To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVVideo Line Input Variations For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVsConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/MonitorGood Analog Connection Composite Video Connections & Setup Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial Optional ConnectionsOptional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Setting the Digital Audio formatMaking the Connection To set the Digital Audio preferenceUsing Your Component Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorTo enable the RF remote Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna ConnectionTo Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Setting up the VCR controlTurning on your receiver for the first time Adjusting the satellite dishAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles To check your satellite signal strength Checking the satellite signal strengthTo set the dish type manually Setting the dish type manuallyUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type To start the System Test UpgradesTesting the Directv HD Receiver Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up local networks programming schedulesTo set up the Local Network Programming menu option Activating your Directv account Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn offOperating Other Components Using Direct EntryModes of Operation To Operate the ComponentTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code Changing the RF Remote Control CodeControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver VCR Codes Code ListsTV Codes Audio Receivers DVD Codes RCA & Dimensia Audio ComponentsInformation icons Getting info on the program youre watchingChannel Banner Program Detail Screen Special FeaturesFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen actionsTypes of Guides Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesSurf Guide Grid GuideTo set the default Guide style Setting the default Guide styleUsing the Surf Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Using the Grid GuideViewing the guide for a different time Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideSwitching to another guide style Viewing a category of programs in the guide Getting around in the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideDisplaying and clearing the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the guide Switching to another guide styleTuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Searching by Category Searching by Credits, Title, or TextScheduling program reminders and recording timers Identifying and ordering pay per view programs Pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases To order a pay per view programViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchaseTo change the audio format for a program you are watching Changing the User settingChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemMain Menu items Program Guide Using the Menu SystemProfiles Displaying Program GuidesEditing channel lists Editing user profile namesTo edit a channel list Setting rating limitsTV-G Setting the rating limits for TV programsAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting rating limits for moviesSetting the current user profile Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the screen color and translucency To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemPurchases Setting system preferencesReading your mail To set the Screen Format preference Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesSetting the screen format Setting the closed caption options Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar boxSetting the default audio preference Setting the default screen color and translucencyTo set a default screen color and translucency To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing and controlling Caller ID To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Setting the Local Time optionsAuto Resolution Detection Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Installing a new Access CardCentering 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 Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationHow To Order Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Optical Digital Audio cablesAtsc IndexTocom Thomson IncNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,