RCA 1998 manual Program Guides, What is a Program GUIDE?

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PROGRAM GUIDES

WHAT IS A PROGRAM GUIDE?

A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format.

Using the program guide is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule. Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Then, press MENU•SELECT to tune to that program.

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 PROGRAM GUIDES

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3 THE MENU SYSTEM

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4 REFERENCE

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5 APPENDICES

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstFirst Things First Rest of the ManualWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? Programming the Remote Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this ManualSelect Point and Select MethodPoint Things to Know Before Connecting Components Connecting Your Receiver to YourProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from OverheatingVideo Jack and Cable Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBest Picture and Sound Quality Connection aVery Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection BGood Picture and Sound Quality Connection CTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable boxTo connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection DOrdering Satellite Programming Interactive SetupProgram Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program GuideAnatomy of the Channel Banner Getting around in the Guides Using the Guide ButtonOther Program Guides Tuning to a ProgramLogo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program GuideTopics Sorting the GuidesAll MoviesSports Backspace or Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menuWHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemUsing Help Using the Menu SystemExit and Help Exiting a ScreenDON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu DescriptionsWant More Information? Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail HOW to Tell When YOU have MailMailbox Purchasing and Previewing Tuning to a PPV ProgramPAY-PER-VIEW Programs Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuSpending Limits Timers FeatureEditing or Canceling a Timer Creating a Profile Channel List ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings LimitViewing Hours Setting UP Spending LimitsLocking the System Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking a USER’S Profile Choosing Your Profile Unlocking the SystemSession Unlock System Info Interactive SetupOptions System Options Look and FeelAlternate Data Audio LanguageDish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterHome Control Home Control setupDevice Setup Device Control Select Set TimerHOW IT ALL Works ReferenceWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHome View Back Panel Controls Front Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Remote TV Codes TroubleshootingReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Appendix a Warranty InformationRepair Help What your warranty covers RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyHow you get service For how long after your purchaseHow state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United StatesRadio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information HC30AM Appendix C AccessoriesTo place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada OrdersGuides. See Program guides Index100%