DirecTV HD65W20 manual Using the Input Button, Input source

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Basic TV Operation

Using the INPUT Button

VCR1 ON • OFF

TV

1.Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.

Input source

DVD

VCR2 AUX DIRECTV

MUTE

SKIP

 

CH +

L

V

O

O

V

L

 

CH -

FETCH

GO BACK

GUIDEINFO

OK

Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change with each press of the INPUT button.

2.Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.

If you tune to VID1 and your VCR is connected to that input, you will be able to view your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the VCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must first press the VCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR mode.

There are other ways of selecting an input channel:

Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when pressed. See the section in this book, “System Options and Preferences“ for information on auto tuning.

After pressing INPUT on the remote, enter the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 to tune to (S)VID1, 2, 3, FRONT, or CMPNT, respectively.

After pressing INPUT on the remote, press GUIDE on the remote control to view a guide-like list of your line inputs and corresponding channels.

INPUT button

MENUCLEAR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

INPUT

 

ANTENNA

0

 

 

REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRL WHO

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Contents -  Page Page Thomson multimedia Inc Important Information Product RegistrationThis page left intentionally blank Table Of Contents Adjusting TV Controls Getting Assistance Welcome to Hdtv Parts of a Complete High Definition SystemGetting Started Getting Assistance ReferenceSystem Options and Preferences Setup and Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsJacks and Cables Front Buttons TV Directv Info Menu OKFront Inputs AudioBack of the TV Audio Outputs How to view How to view a VCRHow to view a DVD and VCR Basic ConnectionAdvanced Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With AmplifierConnecting Speakers to the TV Connecting a Stereo Amplifier ReceiverPlace Batteries in the Remote Control Complete the Interactive SetupPlug in and Turn on the System Order ProgrammingUsing the Remote Control How to Use Your Universal Remote ControlUsing the Remote Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Programming the Remote Control Testing the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search Using the Remote to Control a Component Using Direct EntryRemote Control Codes VCRIns and Outs of Using Your Hdtv Basic TV OperationBasic TV Operation About the Channel BannerChannel Banner Icons Changing Between Directv and TV Mode Changing Channels If you want to watch a digital channel If you want to watch an analog channel Using the PIP Feature PIP Picture-in-Picture OperationPIP Buttons PIP Problems? Using the Input Button Input sourceUsing the Program Guides What is a program guide?Using the Program Guides You can access the program guides byBringing Up the Program Guides To access the TV program guide Anatomy of the TV Program GuideAnatomy of the Directv Programming Guide Tuning to a Program Getting Around in the GuidesPoint to channels with the number buttons Scroll channel by channelUsing the Guide Button Detail GuideSurfGuide Directv only 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 Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsListing All Directv Programming Finding Directv Programs Using Scout To use the Scout featureSelect Enter Text to set up a Scout Other Icons ExitHelp Down ArrowAdjusting TV Controls Make Adjustments to your Picture and AudioAdjusting TV Controls Picture SettingsTo make settings Picture Quality ControlsPicture Presets Reset ControlsConvergence Noise FilterAudio Controls MuteTone Controls Audio ProcessorSpeakers Sound LogicOptical Output Audio LanguageIcon in the Channel Banner Using Profiles Creating User ProfilesUsing the Profiles Directv SetupAbout Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv ListSetting the Directv Spending Limit Selecting or Deleting All Directv ChannelsTV Setup Setting the Directv Rating LimitEditing Channels in a TV List Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels Don’t forget about the Clear buttonSetting the TV Rating Language L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violenceLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Rating Limit Screen To set TV programming limitsBlocking Age-Based Ratings To block programs with higher ratingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Setting the Movie Rating Blocking Movie RatingsTo block movies Blocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing Moving RatingsTo 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 PreferencesChanging the Signal Source Changing the Signal TypeTo access the Signal Source menu System Options and PreferencesAuto Tuning Channel Search MailboxChecking Your Mail Purchases Pay Per View Programs Previewing and PurchasingTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming PurchaseSetting the Time and Date Using the Preferences MenuColor Scheme Default Guide TranslucencyScreen Format Caption Display Analog CaptionsUsing Fetch This page left blank intentionally Getting Assistance Need Help?Running the Interactive Setup Getting AssistanceGetting Antenna Information Dish Pointing Selecting Dish TypeUsing the On-screen Signal Meter To bring up the on-screen signal meterFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Your New Access Card Running the System TestTo replace the card Upgrades Off-Air GuidesReference Getting InformationTroubleshooting ReferenceBlank screen Care and Cleaning FCC Registration Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyRights of the Telephone Company Scenium High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty Limitation of Warranty How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration 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