Sony VTX-D800U manual Other features, Epg, Category pop-up list

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Other features

The EPG

The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) provides a quick and easy way to:

a)View a complete list of all available channels

b)View a channel list related to a chosen category

c)Set a programme to be recorded

1Press the button to display the EPG.

This display consists of an information box and a seven channel programme list covering a two hour period.

2Press the V, v, B and b buttons or enter a channel number to move around the list. If you press the b button after highlighting the last programme on the right, the schedule for the next two hours is displayed (depending on availability from the broadcaster).

3As each programme is highlighted, a brief description of the programme appears in the information box.

Press the Red button to display the previous seven channels or the Green button to display the next seven channels .

4When the programme you wish to view is highlighted, press the OK button to obtain a preview in the background. Press OK once more to exit the EPG and view the programme.

Note: If you press the button on the remote control when the EPG is on display, you have the option to view the programme schedule 24 hours in advance (when available). Press the Blue button to view the next 24 hour schedule. Press the Yellow button when you wish to return to the previous days schedule.

Press the button to return to normal EPG operation.

The Category pop-up list

This feature allows you to search for channels related to a particular topic. For example, if you select ‘News’ from the pop- up list, then only channels related to News will be shown in the EPG.

1With the EPG on display, press the Yellow button. The category pop-up list appears.

2Press the V or v buttons to highlight the category you want, then press the OK button. The chosen category is displayed in a title bar at the top of the EPG display and only programmes related to that category will be shown in the list.

Some examples of category types are as follows: All Programmes: This gives a complete channel list. Favourite List 1: Displays the favourite channels you

have stored in the Favourite list 1 folder.

Films: Displays movies available for viewing.

News: Displays all news channels.

Entertainment: Displays all entertainment channels.

Sports: Displays all sports channels.

Kids:Displays all children’s channels.

Music: Displays all music channels.

3Press the V, v, B and b buttons to highlight the programme you wish to view, then press the OK button to exit the category menu and view the selected programme.

Note: The category of each programme is determined by the broadcaster.

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Contents VTX-D800U Cover.fm Page 2 Monday, April 19, 2004 231 PM How to replace the Fuse Safety information10 cm Contents Overview of the remote control Accessories supplied Front view Receiver overview and connectionsRear view Connecting a Hi-Fi etc Connecting your TV and VCRInserting batteries into the remote control Getting startedIf no channels are found Automatic tuning procedureFavourites List Using the menu systemTo add or delete a favourite channel To view a different favourite listOption How to use Language SettingsSet PIN Parental ControlLock Channels To lock or unlock all channelsManual Tune TuningAuto Tune Programme Skip Programme SortAll Channels Show SkippedSignal Strength Feature PagesSoftware Upgrade Technical InformationCategory pop-up list Other featuresEPG To select a programme for recording or timed display To record a programme using the Manual TimerTo cancel a recording To display the programme information Programme informationDigital Text Viewing a digital text serviceSelecting digital text from dedicated channels Selecting digital text from other channelsVCR connection for TV connection forVCR connection for Synchro record Receiver/VCR connectionAdditional information Using the remote control to operate other manufacturers’ TVsTroubleshooting SpecificationsMain Transmitters BBC Digital TV Channel ListIndex Feature pagesText.fm Page 24 Monday, April 19, 2004 232 PM Cover.fm Page 3 Monday, April 19, 2004 231 PM Your Sony Guarantee
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