Panasonic TU-IRD20 manual What is a Program Guide?, Using the Program Guides

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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.

Bringing Up the Program Guides by Using the GUIDE Button

You can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on the remote, or by selecting Program Guide from the Main menu.

Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide:

Press GUIDE once to see the seven-channel Grid Guide.

Press GUIDE again to see the five-channel Info Guide which contains program information.

To switch the order in which the Grid Guide and the Info Guide appear, select Preferences from the Assistance menu, and then use the arrow keys to set the Guide Format option.

Using the Program Guides

This section tells you how to navigate in the program guides.

Changing Channels with the number

keys (0-9)

You can point quickly to any channel in the Program Guide by entering the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point to channel 128, press the numbers 1-2-8 on the remote. To point to Channel 102, press 1-0-2.

Scrolling Channel By Channel

The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section— or page—of the total Program Guide.You can scroll to other sections using the arrows:

Point to other times with the left and right arrows.

Point to other channels with the up and down arrows.

 

 

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Contents TU-IRD20 Operating Instructions Personnel Safety InformationInstallation Important SafeguardsIii Table of Contents Reference More FeaturesLists & Limits ConnectionsOrdering DSS Programming What is the DSS System?Before YOU Begin Unpacking the Box Installing Batteries Remote ControlPrecautions on Battery Use Observe the Following PrecautionsImportant Note about this User’s Manual Using This ManualExiting a Screen On-Screen Navigation MethodPoint SelectChanging Channels with the number Keys What is a Program Guide?Using the Program Guides Program GuidesScrolling Page By Tuning to a ProgramSelecting a Program Guide from the Main Menu Info Guide Types of Program GuidesGrid Guide Attractions Guide Topic GuideChannel Guide Sorting the Grid and Info Guides Using the Sorting ButtonsExiting a Program Guide Using the Themes ButtonYour On-Screen Living Room What is a Menu?Menu System Main Menu Won’t Appear? Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exit and HelpButton Changing the Main Menu’s AppearanceDon’t Forget about the Exit Explore, Explore, Explore Menu DescriptionsEspecially for Parents ProfilesControlling The System Creating and Editing a Profile Add or Delete All Channels Editing a User’s NameEditing the Channel List Locking a User’s Profile Setting the Rating LimitUnlocking a User’s Profile Setting Up Spending LimitsLocking the System Session Unlock Forget Your System Password?Choosing Your Profile to Watch DSS Programming Unlocking the SystemPurchasing and Viewing More FeaturesTuning to a PPV Program Pay-Per-View ProgramsBuy and Record Option Using the Program Guide for PPV ProgramsUsing the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuLocating the Infrared Remote Control Sensor on Your VCR Timer FeatureSetting Up Timer Recordings Selecting a VCR Type Connecting the VCR ControllerVCR Codes Recording with TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer One-Button Record Tip Using Logo TuneEditing One-Button Recording Settings One-Button RecordingChecking Your Mail How to Tell When You Have MailMailbox Alternate Audio ProgramsAlternate Audio Display Screen New Access Card SetupPicture Size System TestMenu Help Using On-Line HelpAuto Help Help ButtonsProtect Your Components from Overheating Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your Satellite Receiver to Your TVJacks and Cables Video Jack and Cable S-VHSConnection C Choosing a ConnectionConnection a Connection BBest 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 DDisabling Interactive Setup Interactive SetupControls and Buttons Programming the Remote ControlReference DSS System OverviewWorld View Parts of the DSS SystemHome Theater Universal Remote included with your DSS system Home ViewFront Panel Controls Back Panel To Maximize Battery Life Remote Control ButtonsHelpful Hints When the Code is Known Preferred Method Programming the Remote Control Using Access CodesWhen the Code is Not Known Code Index for Televisions Television Infrared Codes IndexCode Index for VCRs VCR Infrared Codes IndexCode Index for Cassette Players Laser Disc Players and DSS and Infrared Remote Codes Index Cable Converter Box Infrared Codes IndexGlossary Ratings Limit Signal MeterPast Purchases Point and SelectRunning the System Test TroubleshootingLimits and Exclusions Warranty Information PanasonicLimited Warranty Digital Satellite SystemsRegional Customer Care Departments Accessories PurchaseParts Distribution Locations In-warranty* after sales support Replacement ProgramAcceptable credit cards Warranty Information15167610 IndexTimer feature Rights of the Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey Tocom