RCA 1998 manual Menu Descriptions, DON’T be Afraid to Explore

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THE MENU SYSTEM

MENU DESCRIPTIONS

This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter.

Program Guide

Shows the on-screen programming schedules.

Mailbox

Use to read mail messages from your program providers.

Purchases

Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review past purchases.

Timers

Allows you to schedule the satellite system to tune to a specific channel at a specific time.

Profiles

Allows you to set ratings limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as well as create favorite channel lists.

Options

Allows you to find out more about the receiver and remote, change how your system looks, run the system test and install a new access card.

Dish Pointing

Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the on-screen signal strength meter.

Home Control

With the proper equipment, this feature lets you control certain devices and appliances in your house.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO EXPLORE

Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system because exploring is the best way to learn. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular satellite system viewing.

Don’t Forget about the

CLEAR button

Press the CLEAR button on the remote to remove the on-screen menus and return to normal viewing.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Rest of the Manual First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this ManualPoint Point and Select MethodSelect Protect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeBest Picture and Sound Quality Connection aVery Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection BTo receive cable programming with cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or 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 ProgramExiting a Program Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Attractions GuideTopics Sorting the GuidesSports MoviesAll Backspace or Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Main menu Other buttons ExitHelp Down ArrowMenu System Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and SelectExiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exit and HelpDON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu DescriptionsAnatomy of a Program Guide Program GuideWant More Information? Mailbox HOW to Tell When YOU have MailChecking Your Mail PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Tuning to a PPV ProgramPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSpending Limits Creating a Profile Channel List ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings LimitViewing Hours Setting UP Spending LimitsLocking a USER’S Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking the System Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile Options Interactive SetupSystem Info System Options Look and FeelAlternate Data Audio LanguageDish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterDevice Setup Home Control setupHome Control Device Control Select Set TimerReference ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR?Home View Back Panel Controls Front Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Remote TV Codes TroubleshootingRepair Help Appendix a Warranty InformationReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange For how long after your purchase RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers How you get serviceIf you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationFCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference HC30AM Appendix C AccessoriesTo place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada OrdersGuides. See Program guides Index100%