RCA Satellite TV System Key Features Overview, On-screen Program Guides, Universal Remote Control

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Introduction

Key Features Overview

Your digital satellite receiver is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.

On-screen Program Guides

Description: Available on-screen guides include a new Advanced Program Guide™ which stores up to seven days of programming information and a new Advanced Program Guide® which lists five different channels of programming at a glance.

Requirements: Complete the on-screen assisted setup. You’ll find detailed instructions how to do this in Chapter 1, Connections & Setup.

VCR1	ON • OFF		TV
DVD	VCR2 AUX SAT
MUTE			SKIP
		CH +
OL			V
V			OL
		CH -
FETCH			GO BACK
GUIDE			INFO
		OK	(-)
MENU			CLEAR
1	2		3
4	5		6
7	8		9
WHO•INPUT			ANTENNA
	0
REVERSE		PLAY	FORWARD
RECORD		STOP	PAUSE

Interactive Channel Banner

Description: A transparent banner at the top of the picture allows direct access to the key features of the DIRECTV system including a way to display the Main Menu, viewing suggestions, program details, The Guardian™ channel locking system, on-screen message display, the Scout™ keyword/phrase and the AlphaSort™ alphabetical search features, and alternate audio offerings.

Requirements: Press the INFO button on the remote control. Highlight different icons using the remote control’s arrow buttons. Select the highlighted icon using the remote control’s OK button.

Universal Remote Control

Description: Provides complete satellite system operation, and primary function control of most brands of remote-controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes.

Requirements: A remote-controllable device such as a VCR, cable box, etc. The remote control may have to be programmed to operate your component if it is not RCA, GE, or Proscan.

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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 Power Surges Things To Consider Before You Connect ComponentsProtect Your Components from Overheating 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 ReceiverProgramming the Remote Control Testing the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search 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 GuidesProgram Guide Anatomy of a Program GuideDisplaying Program Guides Mailbox Messages WaitingChecking Your Mail Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming PurchasesSpending Limits 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 ListSetting the Rating Limit Setting Up Spending LimitsViewing Hours 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 SchemeEdit Fetch To create a custom Fetch menuTo assign one function to the Fetch button Info Help System SetupReset Assisted SetupLanguages Remote SetupSystem Index System OptionsMulti-Switch Setup Picture SizeTime Zone Dish-pointing Coordinates Dish PointingSelecting Dish Antenna Enter Zip CodeUpgrades System TestSystem Info New Access Card InteractiveAlternate Data 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, PAAudio/Video A/V Jacks/Cables RCA-type Automatic Code SearchChannel Banner 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