DirecTV HD65W20 manual Welcome to Hdtv, Parts of a Complete High Definition System

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Welcome to HDTV

High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee. What makes your High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving several types of signals: analog (in NTSC format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite and high definition satellite (coming from DIRECTV if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming). This TV makes receiving all types of signals seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.

So why is it called High Definition? Definition—commonly called resolution—refers to the sharpness of the image and is determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper the

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Parts of a Complete High Definition System

image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a display of over one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or “wide aspect ratio” of 16:9 as opposed to the common 4:3 ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today’s analog TVs) and progressive images (like a computer monitor).

What this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like yours will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CD-quality audio with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts, and your HDTV will help bring it all into your home.

*The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of oval, you can receive programming from only one DIRECTV satellite.

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Using the Input Button Input sourceUsing the Program Guides What is a program guide?You can access the program guides by Using the Program GuidesBringing Up the Program Guides To access the TV program guide Anatomy of the TV Program GuideAnatomy of the Directv Programming Guide Point to channels with the number buttons Tuning to a ProgramGetting Around in the Guides Scroll channel by channelSurfGuide Directv only Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide Grid GuideChannel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by TopicsSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesListing All Directv Programming Finding Directv Programs Using Scout To use the Scout featureSelect Enter Text to set up a Scout Help Other IconsExit Down ArrowAdjusting TV Controls Make Adjustments to your Picture and AudioTo make settings Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Settings Picture Quality ControlsConvergence Picture PresetsReset Controls Noise FilterTone Controls Audio ControlsMute Audio ProcessorOptical Output SpeakersSound Logic Audio LanguageIcon in the Channel Banner Using Profiles Creating User ProfilesAbout Profiles Using the ProfilesDirectv Setup Editing Channels in a Directv ListSetting the Directv Spending Limit Selecting or Deleting All Directv ChannelsSetting the Directv Rating Limit TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels Don’t forget about the Clear buttonLanguage L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Rating Limit Screen To set TV programming limitsBlocking Age-Based Ratings To block programs with higher ratingsViewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Blocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie RatingTo block movies Viewing Moving Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ShowsTo block unrated shows Choosing Your Profile Don’t Forget Your Password Locking and Unlocking a User ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the SystemDifferent Ways to Adjust Your Hdtv System Options and PreferencesTo access the Signal Source menu Changing the Signal SourceChanging the Signal Type System Options and PreferencesAuto Tuning Mailbox Channel SearchChecking Your Mail Previewing and Purchasing Purchases Pay Per View ProgramsTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming PurchaseUsing the Preferences Menu Setting the Time and DateColor Scheme Translucency Default GuideScreen Format Caption Display Analog CaptionsUsing Fetch This page left blank intentionally Getting Assistance Need Help?Getting Assistance Running the Interactive SetupGetting Antenna Information Dish Pointing Selecting Dish TypeTo bring up the on-screen signal meter Using the On-screen Signal MeterFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Running the System Test Your New Access CardTo replace the card Upgrades Off-Air GuidesReference Getting InformationTroubleshooting ReferenceBlank screen Care and Cleaning Notification to the Local Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationRights of the Telephone Company Scenium High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your unit outside the United StatesAccessory Information Accessory Order Form Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderIndex DirectvIndex Swap This page left blank intentionally