RCA DTC210 Using the Menu System, Profiles, Displaying Program Guides, User profile basics

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Using the Menu System

Note:

The program guide is described in detail in the previous chapter, Special Features, starting on page 37.

Program Guide

Selecting PROGRAM GUIDE from the main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available. You can select the logo or channel guide, search by category or style, or change the active profile.

Displaying Program Guides

In addition to selecting PROGRAM GUIDE in the main menu, you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control. This bypasses the Program Guides menu and displays the default guide.

Profiles

The Profiles menu lets you set up different channel lists and limits for the different members of your family. You can set up a main profile – the Family profile – and up to four separate profiles, along with the All Channels profile. You can change individual settings for each profile in the Profile menu.

User profile basics

If your DIRECTV® HD Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in your household, you should consider setting up user profiles for each user.

The Profiles menu allows you to:

•Set ratings limits for the HD Receiver (applies to all users).

•Set pay per view spending limits for the HD Receiver (applies to all users).

•Edit channel lists for the DIRECTV® System, and customized lists for individual users.

•Change the color and translucency of the menu and guide screens for each user profile.

•Set which user profile is currently active.

•Lock and unlock the system (controlling when the ratings limits, spending limits, and channel restrictions are active).

There are six user profiles you can choose:

The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your HD Receiver. The ratings limits, channel restrictions, and pay per view spending restrictions you set in the Family profile apply to all of the user profiles.

The USER 1 - USER 4 user profiles allow individuals in your household to create custom channel lists and custom screen appearances for their own use. These profiles can be renamed to identify them with members of your household. Ratings, spending, and channel restrictions set in the Family profile still apply when one of these four user profiles is the active profile and the system is locked.

The ALL CHANNELS profile is the default user profile. The All Channels profile cannot be edited.

When the current user profile is All Channels and the system is locked, the ratings, spending, and channel restrictions set in the Family profile still apply. Once you have modified the channel lists in the other user profiles, you can use the program guide in the All Channels profile to see a list of all channels available on your HD receiver (both viewable and blocked channels).

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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Important Information PersonnelImportant Safety Instructions Program Recording Restrictions Trademark and copyright statementsMacrovision Information High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents Analog TV Ntsc Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Digital TV AtscIntroduction Resolution and interlacingSwitch set to Jacks will output Video output optionsSource Signal Monitor Format Options Aspect ratioTVs showing 169 programs Dolby Digital TVs showing 43 programsProtect your components from overheating Protect your components from power surgesThings to Consider Before Making Connections Make strong connectionsChoose Your Connection Connections & SetupInsert the Access Card 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 a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverOptional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverVideo Line Input Variations To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVGo to 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 Making the Connection Setting the Digital Audio formatCable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio To set the Digital Audio preferenceTo enable the RF remote Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing Your Component 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 Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control If the component you want to control does turn offModes of Operation Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components 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 RCA & Dimensia Audio DVD CodesAudio Receivers ComponentsGetting info on the program youre watching Channel BannerInformation icons Full Channel Banner Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actionsSurf Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides 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 Reviewing your pay per view purchases Pay per view programsIdentifying and ordering pay per view programs To order a pay per view program Canceling 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 Profiles Using the Menu SystemProgram Guide 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 optionsTo set a default screen color and translucency Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing your Caller ID list To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Identifying callersSetting the Local Time options Auto Resolution DetectionTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture Installing a new Access CardViewing information on automatic system upgrades 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 How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty Product RegistrationStandard Audio/Video cable with Accessory InformationHow To Order Optical Digital Audio cablesIndex AtscThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom
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