DirecTV HD65W20 manual Select Enter Text to set up a Scout

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Using the Program Guides

4.Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters. For example, if you are interested in tennis events, enter a common term you might see in program titles, like “tennis.”

Select Enter Text to set up a Scout.

5.Select Run Scout. Scout will search for information in all DIRECTV® programming guide titles.

6.Check the Scout search results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout menu item that has the binoculars icon next to it.

7.Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere within a program title, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. If no match is found, check again after the receiver has been off for approximately 30 minutes.

Scouts look for specific program information.

On-screen icons represent the status of the scout feature:

Indicates the Scout feature is set to find specific information.

Indicates the Scout feature has found the information you specified.

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Contents -  Page Page Thomson multimedia Inc Product Registration Important InformationThis page left intentionally blank Table Of Contents Adjusting TV Controls Getting Assistance Parts of a Complete High Definition System Welcome to HdtvSystem Options and Preferences Getting StartedGetting Assistance Reference Things to Know Before Connecting Components Setup and ConnectionsJacks and Cables TV Directv Info Menu OK Front ButtonsAudio Front InputsBack of the TV Audio Outputs Basic Connection How to viewHow to view a VCR How to view a DVD and VCRTV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced ConnectionConnecting Speakers to the TV Receiver Connecting a Stereo AmplifierOrder Programming Place Batteries in the Remote ControlComplete the Interactive Setup Plug in and Turn on the SystemHow to Use Your Universal Remote Control Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons Using the RemoteUsing the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a ComponentVCR Remote Control CodesBasic TV Operation Ins and Outs of Using Your HdtvAbout the Channel Banner Basic TV OperationChannel Banner Icons Changing Between Directv and TV Mode If you want to watch an analog channel Changing ChannelsIf you want to watch a digital channel PIP Buttons Using the PIP FeaturePIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP Problems? Input source Using the Input ButtonWhat is a program guide? Using the Program GuidesBringing Up the Program Guides Using the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guideAnatomy of the Directv Programming Guide Scroll channel by channel Tuning to a ProgramGetting Around in the Guides Point to channels with the number buttonsGrid Guide Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide SurfGuide Directv onlyChannel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming GuideListing All Directv Programming Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports To use the Scout feature Finding Directv Programs Using ScoutSelect Enter Text to set up a Scout Down Arrow Other IconsExit HelpMake Adjustments to your Picture and Audio Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Quality Controls Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Settings To make settingsNoise Filter Picture PresetsReset Controls ConvergenceAudio Processor Audio ControlsMute Tone ControlsAudio Language SpeakersSound Logic Optical OutputIcon in the Channel Banner Creating User Profiles Using ProfilesEditing Channels in a Directv List Using the ProfilesDirectv Setup About ProfilesSelecting or Deleting All Directv Channels Setting the Directv Spending LimitEditing Channels in a TV List TV SetupSetting the Directv Rating Limit Don’t forget about the Clear button Selecting or Deleting All TV ChannelsLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence To set TV programming limits Rating Limit ScreenTo block programs with higher ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsTo block program content Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Specific Content Themes To block movies Setting the Movie RatingBlocking Movie Ratings To block unrated shows Blocking Unrated TV ShowsViewing Moving Ratings Choosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordUnlocking the System Locking the SystemSystem Options and Preferences Different Ways to Adjust Your HdtvSystem Options and Preferences Changing the Signal SourceChanging the Signal Type To access the Signal Source menuAuto Tuning Checking Your Mail Channel SearchMailbox To preview a movie or event Purchases Pay Per View ProgramsPreviewing and Purchasing Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuColor Scheme Setting the Time and DateUsing the Preferences Menu Screen Format Default GuideTranslucency Analog Captions Caption DisplayUsing Fetch This page left blank intentionally Need Help? Getting AssistanceGetting Antenna Information Running the Interactive SetupGetting Assistance Selecting Dish Type Dish PointingFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Using the On-screen Signal MeterTo bring up the on-screen signal meter To replace the card Your New Access CardRunning the System Test Off-Air Guides UpgradesGetting Information ReferenceReference TroubleshootingBlank screen Care and Cleaning Rights of the Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationNotification to the Local Telephone Company Scenium High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty If you purchased your unit outside the United States Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAccessory Information Accessory Order Form Placing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PADirectv IndexIndex Swap This page left blank intentionally