RCA Satellite TV System manual Using the Remote Control

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Using the Remote Control

OK/i (interactive) Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system.

Press the OK button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVEicon () appears during interactive programs and commercials. Pressing OK will display more information and offer the chance to interact with what is displayed on screen.

ON•OFF Turns the component you are controlling on or off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products). You can also use the ON•OFF button on the top (front panel) of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off.

SAT Tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver.

SKIP Used to activate the commercial skip mode on RCA. GE, and Proscan products that offer Commercial Skip feature. Commercial Skip activates an on-screen timer. This feature allows you to change channels (during a commercial break, for example), then be returned to the original channel that was active when skip was first pressed when the timer reaches zero. Each press of the SKIP button increases the timer by 30 seconds.

Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) When in on- screen guides, PLAY advance the display two hours, FORWARD advances the display 12 hours and REVERSE moves time backward 12 hours. When the remote control is programmed, these buttons are also used to control an auxiliary component, such as a VCR or laserdisc player. Note that if your VCR Controller is connected, the RECORD button can be used to schedule a timer recording when using the Program Guide or to begin recording while watching a program (in VCR mode).

TV When programmed, tells the remote to control the TV.

VCR1 When programmed, tells the remote to control the VCR.

VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control a second VCR.

VOL down and up When programmed, adjusts the audio volume of your TV.

WHO•INPUT Press the WHO button one or more times to scroll through the user profiles. When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV (in TV mode), press the WHO•INPUT button one or more times to scroll through the available video input sources.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Satellite Receiver User’s GuideImportant Information Interactive Channel Banner Key Features OverviewUniversal Remote Control On-screen Program GuidesSoftware Upgrades via Satellite Directv Interactive powered by Wink CommunicationsTable of Contents Using the Menu System Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewProtect Your Components from Overheating Protect Your Components from Power SurgesThings To Consider Before You Connect Components Choose Your Connection Digital Satellite Receiver Excellent ConnectionMaking the Connection Using Your ComponentsVery Good Connection Connections & Setup Good Connection Using RF Coaxial cables for all connectionsConnections & Setup RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video A/V Jack and Cable RCA-typeBack Panel Jacks in alphabetical order Satellite Receiver Rear PanelPlug in and Turn on the Receiver Place Batteries in the Remote ControlHighlight and select navigation has two steps Using Highlight and SelectOrder Programming Complete the Assisted SetupUsing Remote Control Alphabetical Order Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Control Front Panel Buttons Left to Right Top of the Digital Satellite ReceiverUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components Modes of OperationRemote Control Codes Code ListVCR Using the Satellite Receiver’s Features Displaying the Program Guide Anatomy of a Program GuideButtons of the Channel Banner Using The Channel BannerDetail Guide Directv Interactive FeatureTo learn more about the Directv Interactive service Displaying On-screen GuidesScrolling Page By Getting Around In the GuidesDigit Buttons Scrolling Channel By ChannelTo search for other programs with similar information Tuning to a ProgramTo Access More Details More DetailsSuggestions Guide Additional Program GuidesChannel Guide Logo GuideViewing Suggestions To Access the Viewing Suggestions MenuTo Change the Weight of Themes and/or Topics Sorting the GuidesTo Change the Active Profile’s Preferences Active Profile’s PreferencesMovies SportsAlphaSort Channel SortDown Arrow ScoutThis page left blank intentionally Using Menu System Getting Help Using the Menu SystemOn-screen Buttons and Context Help Exiting a ScreenPurchases TimersMain Menu Items Program GuidesDisplaying Program Guides Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail MailboxMessages Waiting Spending Limits Using the Purchases MenuReviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases Previewing and Purchasing Pay Per View ProgramsCreating and Editing User Profiles TimersEditing or Canceling a Timer User ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the NameCopying Profile Settings Creating a Profile Channel ListViewing Hours Setting the Rating LimitSetting Up Spending Limits Locking a User’s Profile Locking the SystemProgram/Video Unlock Unlocking the SystemTo select another profile Personal SettingsChoosing Your Profile NameTranslucency Default GuideGuide Sorting Color SchemeTo assign one function to the Fetch button Edit FetchTo create a custom Fetch menu Info Help System SetupReset Assisted SetupLanguages Remote SetupSystem Index System OptionsTime Zone Multi-Switch SetupPicture Size Dish-pointing Coordinates Dish PointingSelecting Dish Antenna Enter Zip CodeSystem Info UpgradesSystem Test Alternate Data New Access CardInteractive This page left blank intentionally Other Information Digital Satellite Receiver Problems TroubleshootingTV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Remote Control ProblemsTV or VCR Problems Problems with the remote controlTV Button Finding the TV’s Video Line InputRunning the System Test Fine-Tuning the SignalLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty How state law relates to warrantyRights of the Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationFCC Declaration of Conformity Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyDetach Here Accessory Order FormPlacing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAChannel Banner Audio/Video A/V Jacks/Cables RCA-typeAutomatic Code Search LOW Speed Data port Highlight and SelectFrom ANT jack Interactive TVVideo jack RSA Software Upgrades via SatelliteIndex VCR This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson multimedia Inc

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