RCA DTC210 Setting a pay per view spending limit, Setting the screen color and translucency

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Using the Menu System

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The user profile can also be changed by press- ing the WHO•INPUT button on your remote control while you are watching TV.

4.Highlight Pay Per View and press SELECT. A list appears, from which you can choose to Allow or Block pay per view purchases.

5.Highlight Allow or Block and press SELECT. The list disappears, and the Pay Per View menu item indicates your choice.

6.To clear the menu from your screen, press EXIT on your remote control.

Setting a pay per view spending limit

To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the Spending Limit option in the Family profile menu. Spending limits set in the Family profile apply to all other user profiles any time the system is locked.

1.Press the MENU button on your remote control.

2.Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Profiles menu appears, with the Family profile highlighted).

3.Press SELECT to display the Family profile menu (the Family profile menu appears).

4.Highlight Spending Limit and press SELECT (the Spending Limit screen appears).

5.Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote to enter the maximum price allowed for a pay per view program. For example, to block programs that cost over twenty dollars each, you would press 0, 2, 0. As you press the number buttons the highlight moves to the next digit.

6.When you’ve entered the spending limit, highlight Done and press SELECT. Your spending limit will go into effect when the system is locked.

Setting the screen color and translucency

For each of the profiles, you can set the screen color and translucency level used to display menu and guide screens. You can also choose from four levels of translucency. Translucency can be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles.

To set these screen display options use the Screen Color and Translucency menu items in the menu for the profile you wish to change.

Setting the current user profile

To set the current user profile (making that profile’s channel list, screen color and screen translucency settings active):

1.Press the MENU button on your remote control.

2.Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Profiles menu appears).

3.Highlight Set User and press SELECT (the user profile list appears).

4.Highlight the profile you wish to make active and press SELECT. When you select a user profile, the list disappears, and the profile you selected becomes the current user profile.

5.To exit the menu, press EXIT on your remote control.

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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 IntroductionTVs showing 169 programs Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsAspect ratio 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 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 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 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 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 OperationTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code Changing the RF Remote Control CodeControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver VCR Codes Code ListsTV Codes Components DVD CodesAudio Receivers RCA & Dimensia AudioInformation icons Getting info on the program youre watchingChannel Banner Program Detail Screen actions Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Full Channel BannerGrid Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides Surf 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 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 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 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 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 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 listTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Setting the Local Time optionsAuto Resolution Detection 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 IndexTocom Thomson IncNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,