RCA DTC210 user manual Reading your mail, Purchases, Setting system preferences

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Using the Menu System

Reading your mail

The MAILBOX menu lets you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider.

1.Press the MENU button on your remote control.

2.Highlight MAILBOX and press SELECT. The Mailbox screen appears, displaying all of the mail you have received (both read and unread).

3.To read one of the pieces of mail, highlight that piece of mail in your mailbox and press SELECT. The selected mail message appears.

4.To delete the mail message (permanently removing it from your mailbox), highlight Delete and press SELECT.

5.To leave the message in your mailbox and return to the Mailbox screen, highlight Back and press SELECT (the mail message disappears, and the Mailbox screen appears).

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

Purchases

Note: The Purchases menu is described in detail starting on page 48.

Selecting PURCHASES from the main menu lets you review your future and past purchases. See Chapter 4 for more information.

Setting system preferences

The System Setup menu in your DIRECTV® HD Receiver’s menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the HD Receiver. The first set of items you can control are system preferences. Specifically, these preferences you can set include:

The language for the on-screen menu system.

The screen format to use for widescreen program broadcasts.

The color of bars in letter box and pillar box screen formats.

The closed caption settings.

The default screen color for menu and guide screens.

The default translucency for menu and guide screens.

The audio settings (language, and PCM or Dolby Digital for digital audio broadcasts).

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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Personnel Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions Macrovision Information Trademark and copyright statementsProgram Recording Restrictions High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvAnalog TV Ntsc Digital TV AtscSwitch set to Jacks will output Resolution and interlacingIntroduction Video output optionsAspect ratio Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Dolby DigitalThings to Consider Before Making Connections Protect your components from power surgesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsInsert the Access Card Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables neededJacks and cables Installing the batteries in the remote controlUse with audio cables for the audio signal Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverConnect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverGo to To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVVideo Line Input Variations For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVsConnections & 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 Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Setting the Digital Audio formatMaking the Connection To set the Digital Audio preferenceUsing Your Component Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorTo enable the RF remote Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna ConnectionTo 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 Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn offOperating Other Components Using Direct EntryModes of Operation To Operate the ComponentControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver Changing the RF Remote Control CodeTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code TV Codes Code ListsVCR Codes Audio Receivers DVD CodesRCA & Dimensia Audio ComponentsChannel Banner Getting info on the program youre watchingInformation icons Program Detail Screen Special FeaturesFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen actionsTypes of Guides Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesSurf Guide Grid 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 Identifying and ordering pay per view programs Pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases To order a pay per view programViewing 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 Program Guide Using the Menu SystemProfiles Displaying Program GuidesEditing channel lists Editing user profile namesTo edit a channel list Setting rating limitsTV-G Setting the rating limits for TV programs Allowing 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 boxSetting the default audio preference Setting the default screen color and translucencyTo set a default screen color and translucency To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing and controlling Caller ID To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersAuto Resolution Detection Setting the Local Time optionsTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Installing a new Access CardCentering 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 Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationHow To Order Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Optical Digital Audio cablesAtsc IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncTocom