DirecTV HD65W20 manual Using the Attractions Guide

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System Options and Preferences

To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions:

Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV® programming guide and press INFO. The Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the program. From this screen you can also purchase the program.

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Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV® channels and finding a PPV channel. When you find it, press the INFO button find more information and details about how to purchase it.

You need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus.

From the Program Details screen, you can select:

Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

Buy Program to purchase the program

Other Times to see what other times the program is available

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select and whether you press INFO from a Pay Per View channel or from the program guide.

Using the Attractions Guide

Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called “coming attractions” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To access the Attractions Guide:

1.Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control. Then press GUIDE.

2.Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.

3.Select the Other Guides icon.

4.Select Attractions Guide.

5.Select a channel.

The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu.

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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 SystemSystem Options and Preferences Getting StartedGetting Assistance Reference 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 a DVD and VCR How to viewHow to view a VCR Basic ConnectionAdvanced Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With AmplifierConnecting Speakers to the TV Connecting a Stereo Amplifier ReceiverPlug in and Turn on the System Place Batteries in the Remote ControlComplete the Interactive Setup Order ProgrammingUsing the Remote Control How to Use Your Universal Remote ControlUsing the Remote Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control 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 an analog channel Changing ChannelsIf you want to watch a digital channel PIP Buttons Using the PIP FeaturePIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP Problems? Using the Input Button Input sourceUsing the Program Guides What is a program guide?Bringing Up the Program Guides Using the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by 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 TopicsListing All Directv Programming Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports 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 ChannelsEditing Channels in a TV List TV SetupSetting the Directv Rating Limit Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels Don’t forget about the Clear buttonLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence Rating Limit Screen To set TV programming limitsBlocking Age-Based Ratings To block programs with higher 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 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 Checking Your Mail Channel SearchMailbox To preview a movie or event Purchases Pay Per View ProgramsPreviewing and Purchasing Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming PurchaseColor Scheme Setting the Time and DateUsing the Preferences Menu Screen Format Default GuideTranslucency Caption Display Analog CaptionsUsing Fetch This page left blank intentionally Getting Assistance Need Help?Getting Antenna Information Running the Interactive SetupGetting Assistance Dish Pointing Selecting Dish TypeFind 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 Upgrades Off-Air GuidesReference Getting InformationTroubleshooting ReferenceBlank screen Care and Cleaning Rights of the Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationNotification to the Local 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