RCA Satellite TV System Highlight and Select, From ANT jack, Interactive TV, LOW Speed Data port

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Glossary

Highlight and Select

The way that all on-screen menus are handled; using highlight and select navigation. To highlight, use the remote control’s arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) to highlight different choices on the screen. Press the OK button to select the highlighted choice.

Note that when a highlighted on-screen menu choice has a number beside it, you can also press the corresponding number button on the remote control to select it.

To display the on-screen menu system, press the remote control’s DIRECTV button, then press the MENU button.

IN FROM ANT jack

A standard TV antenna or cable feed connects to the satellite receiver using this jack. You can then switch between the satellite receiver’s signal and the TV/cable feed using the remote control’s ANTENNA button to toggle between the two.

Interactive TV

A service that lets you use the satellite receivers remote control to access up-to-the-minute news, sports, financial information, weather, program trivia, free offers, and shopping– all while you watch TV.

LOW SPEED DATA port

This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available. A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required. Do not use this port unless specifically instructed to by DIRECTV®.

OUT TO TV jack

Connects the satellite receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying mono sound and standard video quality.

PHONE JACK

Connects the satellite receiver to a telephone line. The digital satellite receiver requires a telephone line connection to periodically communicate with your program provider.

Program Guides

A list of available programming shown on-screen when you press the remote control’s GUIDE button. Program guides display information that is contained in broadcaster signals. Your digital satellite receiver can display several types of program guides including an Advanced Program Guide™ which stores up to three days of programming information and an information guide which lists five different channels of programming at a glance.

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Satellite Receiver User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information On-screen Program Guides Key Features OverviewUniversal Remote Control Interactive Channel BannerDirectv Interactive powered by Wink Communications Software Upgrades via SatelliteTable of Contents Using the Menu System Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainProtect Your Components from Overheating Protect Your Components from Power SurgesThings To Consider Before You Connect Components Choose Your Connection Excellent Connection Digital Satellite ReceiverUsing Your Components Making the ConnectionVery Good Connection Connections & Setup Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections Good ConnectionConnections & Setup Audio/Video A/V Jack and Cable RCA-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-typeSatellite Receiver Rear Panel Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical orderPlace Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in and Turn on the ReceiverUsing Highlight and Select Highlight and select navigation has two stepsComplete the Assisted Setup Order ProgrammingUsing Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Alphabetical OrderUsing the Remote Control Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver Front Panel Buttons Left to RightUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Modes of Operation Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components Controlling a Second Satellite ReceiverCode List Remote Control CodesVCR Using the Satellite Receiver’s Features Anatomy of a Program Guide Displaying the Program GuideUsing The Channel Banner Buttons of the Channel BannerDisplaying On-screen Guides Directv Interactive FeatureTo learn more about the Directv Interactive service Detail GuideScrolling Channel By Channel Getting Around In the GuidesDigit Buttons Scrolling Page ByMore Details Tuning to a ProgramTo Access More Details To search for other programs with similar informationLogo Guide Additional Program GuidesChannel Guide Suggestions GuideSorting the Guides To Access the Viewing Suggestions MenuTo Change the Weight of Themes and/or Topics Viewing SuggestionsSports Active Profile’s PreferencesMovies To Change the Active Profile’s PreferencesChannel Sort AlphaSortScout Down ArrowThis page left blank intentionally Using Menu System Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemOn-screen Buttons and Context Help Getting HelpProgram Guides TimersMain Menu Items PurchasesDisplaying Program Guides Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail MailboxMessages Waiting Spending Limits Using the Purchases MenuReviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases Pay Per View Programs Previewing and PurchasingUser Profiles TimersEditing or Canceling a Timer Creating and Editing User ProfilesCreating a Profile Channel List Setting the NameCopying Profile Settings Add or Delete All ChannelsViewing Hours Setting the Rating LimitSetting Up Spending Limits Locking the System Locking a User’s ProfileUnlocking the System Program/Video UnlockName Personal SettingsChoosing Your Profile To select another profileColor Scheme Default GuideGuide Sorting TranslucencyTo assign one function to the Fetch button Edit FetchTo create a custom Fetch menu Assisted Setup System SetupReset Info HelpSystem Options Remote SetupSystem Index LanguagesTime Zone Multi-Switch SetupPicture Size Enter Zip Code Dish PointingSelecting Dish Antenna Dish-pointing CoordinatesSystem Info UpgradesSystem Test Alternate Data New Access CardInteractive This page left blank intentionally Other Information Troubleshooting Digital Satellite Receiver ProblemsProblems with the remote control Remote Control ProblemsTV or VCR Problems TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedlyFinding the TV’s Video Line Input TV ButtonFine-Tuning the Signal Running the System TestLimited Warranty How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty Product Registration Notification to the Local Telephone Company FCC Registration Information FCC Declaration of Conformity Rights of the Telephone CompanyAccessory Order Form Detach HereVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderChannel Banner Audio/Video A/V Jacks/Cables RCA-typeAutomatic Code Search Interactive TV Highlight and SelectFrom ANT jack LOW Speed Data portRSA Software Upgrades via Satellite Video jackIndex VCR This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,