DirecTV D10-200 manual Watching TV, Remote control overview, See Programming the remote control

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3 CHAPTER 3

Watching TV

3 CHAPTER 3

Watching TV

Chapter 3: Watching TV

This chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and other features that let you control the way you watch TV. Specifically, it contains information on:

Remote control overview

Changing channels

Adjusting the volume

Getting information on the TV program you are watching

Finding out what’s on: the Guide

Searching for programs

Choosing an alternate audio format for a program

Pay per view programs

Remote control overview

Here is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTV® Receiver’s remote control. Before your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control can operate your TV, VCR, DVD player, or other device, you must first program the remote control to operate that device.

See Chapter 7: Programming the remote control.

Slide Switch

VCR Control Buttons

Slide Switch

Tells the current state of your remote control. Selects a target device to be controlled i.e., TV, VCR, DVD,DIRECTV. It works only after the remote control has been programmed.

TV INPUT

Press this button to switch the TV between its video input modes.

PWR

Turns the device you are controlling on or off.

TV POWER (ON/OFF)

Turn the TV Power on of off.

VCR Control buttons

Operate your VCR with the Play, Rewind, Fast-Forward.

GUIDE

Press to view the on-screen Program Guide.

ACTIVE

Press this button to search for a program listing in the Guide.

LIST

Displays the program reminder in the Timer.

EXIT

Exit any Guide or Menu screen and return to the TV program you were watching.

SELECT

Select highlighted items in the on-screen Menu or Guide.

Up/Down/Left/Right arrows

These buttons move the highlight to any on-screen Guide or Menu section.

BACK

Return to a previous menu.

MENU

Press this button to display the on-screen Menu.

INFO

Display the channel banner and information about the current program.

Color buttons

Not used in this model.

VOL +/-

Adjust the volume level of your TV (once the remote control has been programmed). You can control the volume when in TV or VCR model.

Channel/page up/down

Change channels on your DIRECTV Receiver or your TV. Also used to move page up or down.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

PREV

Return to the channel you were last watching.

Number and delimiter buttons (0-9,-)

Press the number buttons to tune to a channel or to enter numbers on Menu screens. Press the delimiter button (-) to separate parts of a number.

ENTER

While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item.

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Contents D10-200 Important Safety Information Owners Record Limited 90 Day Warranty FCC Information Directv Protection Plan Getting started Box contents Getting startedFront panel controls and lights Back of the Directv Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote controlSetting up and connecting Inserting the Access CardBefore making connections Antenna terminals cable not included Jacks and cablesConnecting your Directv Receiver Connection option aTo watch Directv programming Connection option B Connection option C Connection option D Connection option E Turning on the Directv Receiver for the first time Sections that follow detail each of these proceduresMemorizing Channels Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesSetting the dish type Checking the satellite signal strengthTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps To manually set the dish typeUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv ReceiverTo start the System Test, follow these steps Testing the Signal Strength Activating your Directv account UpgradesTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Remote control overview See Programming the remote controlWatching TV Adjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting information on the TV program you are watching Program Detail Screen Finding out what’s on the GuideProgram Detail Screen actions To view the Program Detail ScreenTo display or clear the Guide Using the GuideSearching for programs Searching by Credits, Title, or TextTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide Pay per view programs Choosing an alternate audio format for a programSearching by Category Identifying pay per view programsOrdering pay per view programs Reviewing your pay per view purchasesTo order a pay per view program Viewing your Future Purchase list Scheduling program reminders Program remindersReviewing and modifying reminders You can set to help you manage your TV viewingUser profile basics User profilesEditing user profile names There are five user profiles you can chooseEditing channel lists Setting ratings limitsSetting ratings limits for movies Setting the ratings limits for TV programsAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucencySetting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv System Settings, preferences, and upgradesReading your mail To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsSetting the screen format for widescreen broadcasts Setting system preferencesSetting the default screen color and translucency To set the Screen Format preference, follow these stepsSetting the Default Audio preference Turning the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Setting the Local Time options Identifying callersReviewing your Caller ID list Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Installing a new Access CardProgramming the remote control Programming the remote controlProgramming your remote control TV Setup TV Power, VOL and MuteVolume Lock Operating a device with the programmed remote controlGlobal Volume Unlock Factory DefaultDirecTV Satellite Receivers Code listsTelevision ReceiversLXI VCRSTS Digital Video Disc DVDTroubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting and specificationsSpecifications
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