DirecTV HD65W20 manual Anatomy of the Directv Programming Guide

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Using the Program Guides

Anatomy of the DIRECTV®

Programming Guide

To access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV® service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV® programming guide.

“Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Program titles and information

Indicates current time and day

Returns you to previous screen

Help gives you more information about the program guide

Sorts the guide by themes

Sorts the guide by movies or sports

Scrolls down through the guide

Takes you to the main menu

Provides access to other program guide formats and functions

Searches program titles for specific information

Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title

Shows all available programs

When you are viewing the DIRECTV® programming guide, you can press TV on the remote control and view the TV program guide.

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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 Assistance Reference Getting StartedSystem 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 Testing the Remote Control Programming 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 If you want to watch a digital channel Changing ChannelsIf you want to watch an analog channel PIP Picture-in-Picture Operation Using the PIP FeaturePIP Buttons PIP Problems? 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 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 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 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 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 PreferencesChanging the Signal Source Changing the Signal TypeTo access the Signal Source menu 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 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