RCA DTC210 user manual Using the Grid Guide, Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide

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Special Features

Using the Grid Guide

The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list. It provides access to the complete set of guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and recordings, etc.

Picture-in-Guide shows you the program you're watching

Currently highlighted program

Arrow marking the		Title of the highlighted
current time		program or channel

Current time and date

Signal type

Information about the channel or program highlighted in the guide

The program list – use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight different areas.

Icons showing the Guide functions of the A, B, C and

D buttons at the bottom of your remote control

Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide

1.To display the Grid Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control. The Grid Guide appears. (Pressing the GUIDE button displays your preferred guide style—Grid Guide, Grid Guide (Name), or Logo Guide—which you can set in the Set Guide option in the Program Guide menu. The default setting is Grid Guide).

2.You can also display the Grid Guide by pressing the MENU button on your remote control. Then highlight PROGRAM GUIDE and press SELECT. Then, highlight Grid Guide and press SELECT again.

3.To clear the Grid Guide from your screen, press EXIT on your remote control.

To get detailed information about the channels and programs shown:

1.To highlight different program listings in the Grid Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list, or forward and backward in time.

2.To move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time, press the CH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control.

3.To move the Grid Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 number buttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number.

4.As you highlight each program listing in the Grid Guide, information about the program appears in the Channel Banner. To see more information on a highlighted program, press the INFO button on your remote control. The Program Detail screen appears, showing complete information about the highlighted program and a list of actions you might want to take related to that program.

To return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item from the on-screen list and press SELECT.

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Contents Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Personnel Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions High definition broadcast copyright limitations Trademark and copyright statementsMacrovision Information Program Recording RestrictionsTable of Contents Digital TV Atsc Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Analog TV NtscVideo output options Resolution and interlacingSwitch set to Jacks will output IntroductionAspect ratio Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Dolby DigitalMake strong connections Protect your components from power surgesThings to Consider Before Making Connections Protect your components from overheatingIf your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed Connections & SetupInsert the Access Card Choose Your ConnectionJacks and cables Installing the batteries in the remote controlUse with audio cables for the audio signal Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverOptional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect a cable signal if available to the HD ReceiverFor most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVGo to Video Line Input VariationsConnections & 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 To set the Digital Audio preference Setting the Digital Audio formatCable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Making the ConnectionOptional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing Your Component To enable the RF remoteTo 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 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 Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control If the component you want to control does turn off Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchTo Operate the Component Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components Modes of OperationControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver Changing the RF Remote Control CodeTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code TV Codes Code ListsVCR Codes Components DVD CodesAudio Receivers RCA & Dimensia AudioChannel Banner Getting info on the program youre watchingInformation icons Program Detail Screen actions Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Full Channel BannerGrid Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides Surf GuideUsing the Surf Guide Setting the default Guide styleTo set the default Guide style Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Using 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 Category Searching by Credits, Title, or TextScheduling program reminders and recording timers To order a pay per view program Pay per view programsIdentifying and ordering pay per view programs Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchaseChoosing 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 Displaying Program Guides Using the Menu SystemProgram Guide ProfilesEditing 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 screen color and translucency Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the current user profile To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemReading 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 closed caption options Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar boxTo set the Default Audio preference Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference To set a default screen color and translucencyReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Identifying callers To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Reviewing your Caller ID listAuto Resolution Detection Setting the Local Time optionsTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen Installing a new Access CardViewing information on automatic system upgrades Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s pictureTroubleshooting 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 Product Registration What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty How state law relates to warrantyOptical Digital Audio cables Accessory InformationHow To Order Standard Audio/Video cable withAtsc IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncTocom