RCA DTC210 user manual Searching by Credits, Title, or Text, Searching by Category

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Special Features

Searching by Credits, Title, or Text

To find programs that star a certain actor, share a director, have a particular character, have won a specific award, or were created in a certain year, search By Credits. To search for a program whose title you know, search By Title. Searching By Text looks at both credits and titles to find programs that match your search terms.

1.While viewing the guide, press the D button (SEARCH) on your remote control. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search.

2.Highlight By Credits, By Title, or By Text, then press SELECT. The search screen you selected appears. If you chose to search By Credits, the screen allows you to select a type of credit to search by. Highlight one of the five Credit types (Actor, Director, Role, Award, or Year), and press SELECT.

3.Highlight the first letter in the word you wish to search for, then press SELECT. To erase a letter, highlight the on-screen left arrow and press SELECT. To clear the entire entry, highlight Exit and press SELECT.

4.Continue to select letters from the on-screen keyboard until you have completed your search term. As you enter letters, an on-screen list shows you matches for the text you have entered so far.

5.To start searching, you can either highlight Search and press SELECT, or you can highlight an item from the on-screen list and press SELECT. A list of programs related to your search terms appears.

6.To see a list of show times for a search results, highlight that program, then press SELECT.

7.To see information about a search result, highlight that program, then press the INFO button.

Searching by Category

Searching by category narrows down the list of programs by sorting program categories and sub-categories.

1.While viewing the guide, press the D button (SEARCH) on your remote control. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search.

2.Highlight By Category, then press SELECT (the Search By Category screen appears—categories that contain sub-categories have a page icon to the right of the category name).

3.Highlight a category, then press SELECT.

If you select a category that contains sub-categories, the subcategory list appears. Continue to narrow your search by selecting from the sub-category list until there are no more sub-categories.

If you select a category that contains no sub-categories, the search results appear displaying the programs in the category you selected.

To return to a previous category list, highlight Back and press SELECT.

4.To see a list of show times for a search result, highlight that program, then press SELECT.

5.To see information about a search result, highlight that program, then press the INFO button.

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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 optionsSource Signal Monitor Format Options Aspect ratioTVs 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 Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor Good Analog Connection Composite VideoBasic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connections & Setup Optional Connections Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCRCables 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 Upgrades Testing the Directv HD ReceiverTo start the System Test Setting up local networks programming schedules To set up the Local Network Programming menu optionScanning 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 ComponentChanging the RF Remote Control Code Controlling a Second RCA Satellite ReceiverTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code Code Lists TV CodesVCR Codes DVD Codes Audio ReceiversRCA & Dimensia Audio ComponentsGetting info on the program youre watching Channel BannerInformation icons Special Features Program Detail ScreenFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen actionsFinding out what’s on the Program Guides Types of GuidesSurf Guide Grid GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Surf GuideTo set the default Guide style Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideTuning to a channel with the Grid Guide Switching to another guide styleViewing the guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the guide Using the Logo Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo GuideGetting around in the Logo Guide Switching to another guide style Tuning to a channel with the Logo GuideSearching 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 listChanging the User setting Choosing an alternate audio format for a programTo change the audio format for a program you are watching Using the Menu System Main Menu itemsExiting 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 a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucencySetting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv System To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsSetting system preferences Reading your mailPurchases Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting the screen formatTo 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 callersSetting the Local Time options Auto Resolution DetectionTo 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 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