RCA Satellite TV System manual Using The Channel Banner, Buttons of the Channel Banner

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Satellite Receiver Features

Active Profile

Program titles

Interactive content

and information

indicator

 

Dolby Digital

Main menu

AlphaSort™

Mailbox

Program details

 

 

 

 

 

and Alternate

System

Scout™

 

Viewing

Alternate audio

Audio indicators

 

lock/unlock

 

suggestions

 

 

 

 

Using The Channel Banner

The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following:

•Tune to a channel.

•Press the remote control’s INFO, SAT, or GO BACK buttons while watching programming.

•Press UP, DOWN, or INFO on the satellite receiver’s front panel.

•Exit the on-screen menu system.

On-screen icons represent frequently-used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an icon. Some of the items you select in the channel banner can also be selected in the program guides.

Buttons of the Channel Banner

Main Menu icon Takes you to the Main menu.

Locked icon The system is locked. Spending, viewing and other limits cannot be accessed or changed. Selecting this icon displays a password menu. Enter the correct system password to override settings.

Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed or changed. Selecting this icon in the channel banner displays the Lock System control panel.

Video Unlock icon A password has been entered to temporarily override the limits. The system will remain unlocked until the satellite receiver is turned off or re-locked.

Program Unlock icon A password has been entered to override limits for a single program. After the program ends, or when the channel is changed, limits are restored.

AlphaSort™ icon Enables you to sort titles alphabetically.

Scout™ icon Allows you to search for programs using key words.

Mailbox icon Displays the Mail screen. The icon will be white if you have an unread mail.

Viewing Suggestions icon Displays the Viewing Suggestions menu.

Program Details icon Displays a description of the current program (if available).

Alternate Audio icon Cycles through the alternate audio choices.

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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 OverviewThings To Consider Before You Connect Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect 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 ReceiverTesting the Remote Control Programming 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 GuidesAnatomy of a Program Guide Program GuideDisplaying Program Guides Messages Waiting MailboxChecking Your Mail Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases Using the Purchases MenuSpending 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 Up Spending Limits Setting the Rating LimitViewing 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 SchemeTo create a custom Fetch menu Edit FetchTo assign one function to the Fetch button Info Help System SetupReset Assisted SetupLanguages Remote SetupSystem Index System OptionsPicture Size Multi-Switch SetupTime Zone Dish-pointing Coordinates Dish PointingSelecting Dish Antenna Enter Zip CodeSystem Test UpgradesSystem Info Interactive New Access CardAlternate 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, PAAutomatic Code Search Audio/Video A/V Jacks/Cables RCA-typeChannel 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

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