Using the Menu System
Setting the rating limits for TV programs
To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs:
1.Press the MENU button on your remote control.
2.Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Profiles menu appears with the Family profile is highlighted).
3.Press SELECT to display the Family profile menu (the Family profile menu appears).
4.Highlight Rating Limit and press SELECT (the Rating Limit menu appears).
5.Highlight TV and press SELECT (the TV menu appears).
6.Highlight the rating option you wish to set and press SELECT (the screen you selected appears).
7.Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings or specific types of content you want to keep your family from viewing. Programs containing blocked content or those rated at or above the level you select, will be blocked when your system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV® System later in this chapter.)
8.When you have finished setting the ratings on one screen, select Back. You return to the TV menu. From there you can select the next rating type and continue to set the ratings as described in step 7.
Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen:
TV-G: | General audience. Although not specifically designed for |
| children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. |
TV-PG: | Parental guidance suggested. This program contains material |
| that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. |
TV-14: | Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some |
| material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under |
| 14 years of age. |
TV-MA: | Mature audience only. This program is specifically designed to |
| be viewed by adults, and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under |
| 17 years of age. |
D:Dialogue cautions are present.
L:Language cautions are present.
S:Sexual situation cautions are present.
V:Violence cautions are present.
Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen:
TV-Y:This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.
TV-Y7:This program is designed to be viewed by children age 7 and above.
TV-Y7-FV:Similar to TV-Y7, but may include strong fantasy violence (such as fighting by animated characters).
The TV Rating of None screen allows you to allow or block programs that are unrated or have a rating of “None.”
Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual
Personnel
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
Macrovision Information
Trademark and copyright statements
Program Recording Restrictions
High definition broadcast copyright limitations
Table of Contents
What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?
Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv
Analog TV Ntsc
Digital TV Atsc
Switch set to Jacks will output
Resolution and interlacing
Introduction
Video output options
Source Signal Monitor Format Options
Aspect ratio
TVs showing 169 programs
TVs showing 43 programs
Dolby Digital
Things to Consider Before Making Connections
Protect your components from power surges
Protect your components from overheating
Make strong connections
Insert the Access Card
Connections & Setup
Choose Your Connection
If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed
Jacks and cables
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Use with audio cables for the audio signal
Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver
Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver
Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver
Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver
Go to
To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV
Video Line Input Variations
For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs
Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup
Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor
Good Analog Connection Composite Video
Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable
Connections & Setup
Optional Connections
Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR
Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial
Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio
Setting the Digital Audio format
Making the Connection
To set the Digital Audio preference
Using Your Component
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
To enable the RF remote
Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection
To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor
Setting up the VCR control
Turning on your receiver for the first time
Adjusting the satellite dish
Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles
To check your satellite signal strength
Checking the satellite signal strength
To set the dish type manually
Setting the dish type manually
Using Auto Detection to set the dish type
Upgrades
Testing the Directv HD Receiver
To start the System Test
Setting up local networks programming schedules
To set up the Local Network Programming menu option
Scanning off-air and cable TV channels
Activating your Directv account
Remote Control Buttons
Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Testing the Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
If the component you want to control does turn off
Operating Other Components
Using Direct Entry
Modes of Operation
To Operate the Component
Changing the RF Remote Control Code
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver
To change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code
Code Lists
TV Codes
VCR Codes
Audio Receivers
DVD Codes
RCA & Dimensia Audio
Components
Getting info on the program youre watching
Channel Banner
Information icons
Program Detail Screen
Special Features
Full Channel Banner
Program Detail Screen actions
Types of Guides
Finding out what’s on the Program Guides
Surf Guide
Grid Guide
Setting the default Guide style
Using the Surf Guide
To set the default Guide style
Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide
Using the Grid Guide
Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide
Switching to another guide style
Viewing the guide for a different time
Viewing a category of programs in the guide
Using the Logo Guide
Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide
Getting around in the Logo Guide
Switching to another guide style
Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide
Searching for programs in the guide
Searching by Category
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
Identifying and ordering pay per view programs
Pay per view programs
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
To order a pay per view program
Viewing your Future Purchase list
Canceling a pay per view purchase
Changing the User setting
Choosing an alternate audio format for a program
To change the audio format for a program you are watching
Using the Menu System
Main Menu items
Exiting a Screen
Program Guide
Using the Menu System
Profiles
Displaying Program Guides
Editing channel lists
Editing user profile names
To edit a channel list
Setting rating limits
TV-G
Setting the rating limits for TV programs
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
Setting rating limits for movies
Setting a pay per view spending limit
Setting the screen color and translucency
Setting the current user profile
To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps
Locking and unlocking your Directv System
Setting system preferences
Reading your mail
Purchases
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
Setting the screen format
To set the Screen Format preference
Setting the closed caption options
Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
Setting the default audio preference
Setting the default screen color and translucency
To set a default screen color and translucency
To set the Default Audio preference
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
To turn the Caller ID feature on or off
Reviewing your Caller ID list
Identifying callers
Setting the Local Time options
Auto Resolution Detection
To turn on the Auto Resolution feature
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
Installing a new Access Card
Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture
To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen
Troubleshooting
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 cover
How state law relates to warranty
Product Registration
How To Order
Accessory Information
Standard Audio/Video cable with
Optical Digital Audio cables
Atsc
Index
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