Philips DSX5250 manual Using the Guide, To do this, Do this

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Using the Guide

To do this....

Display the Guide

Scroll through the program list

Tune to a current program

Scroll to another time slot

Choose a program to view

View the “long” information banner

Display Favorites

Display Themes

Purchase a PPV program

Do this....

Press the GUIDE button on the remote.

Press the 3 and 4 buttons. Press a button continuously to scroll faster.You can use the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full page.

Use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll through the list of current programs, then press OK.

Or

Enter the channel’s number on the remote control’s numeric pad and press OK.

Press the 1 and 2 buttons. Press a button continuously to scroll faster.When you go into past programming, channel information displays in the banner.

Press the arrow buttons until the program you want to view is highlighted in the Guide. If the program is in the current time slot, pressing OK tunes to the selected channel and displays the zap banner for the program.

If the selected program is PPV, the PPV dialog displays.

If the program is in a future time slot, the Tag dialog displays so you can add the program to your viewing schedule. If it is already tagged, the Untag dialog displays.

You can toggle between the display of short and long program and channel information by pressing the INFO button on the remote.

Press FAVORITES on the remote.The Favorites dialog displays allowing you to select a personalized channel list. When the dialog is dismissed, the Favorites icon displays at the top of the banner and the Guide contains listings of channels that belong to the selected Favorites list. FAVORITES lists are set up in Menu mode. Refer to p. 25.

Press the THEMES button on the remote.The Themes dialog displays letting you select from program themes and sub-themes.When the dialog is dismissed, the Themes icon displays at the top of the banner and the Guide lists programs for the selected theme. Refer to p. 25.

When you select a PPV program, a $ displays in the banner, indicating that it is PPV.When you press OK, the PPV dialogs display and prompt you through the purchase procedure. If it is a future program, it is tagged. Refer to p. 24.

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Contents Page Power Cord Protection AccessoriesPower Sources Read InstructionsIII This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U.S.A. Rules FCC Regulations and InformationDirectv General InformationFCC Part 68 Analog Device Warnings DirectvContents Using Menu Mode Overview FeaturesBefore You Start Guide Mode Standby ModeTV Mode Menu ModeFront View About your Directv PLUSsatellite receiverRear View About the remote Preparing your remote for use Fitting BatteriesConnecting to your existing equipment If your Television has RF Connection OnlyIf your Television has A/V Connectors If you have a TV and a VCR VCRInserting your Access Card Replacing the Access CardTo access the installation menu InstallationSwitching Your Receiver On and Off Enter Zip CodePoint Dish Dish ConfigurationSystem Test Zap Banner OperationAbout the banner Short banner Long bannerNotification Displays Browse BannerSong ID Displays While watching a program, you canHelp Using the Directv Programming GuideWhat’s in the Guide Menu Taglist Go to Date Other GuidesTo do this Using the GuideDo this To tag a PPV program To enter the passwordTo tag a non-PPV program To untag a programPay Per View PPV To purchase a PPV programThemes To change audio tracks when availableFavorite Channels Alternate AudioGo to Date Options menuOther Guides TaglistMenu HelpNavigating in Menu Mode Using menu modeUsing Menu Mode Menu mode defaultsScreen Format General settingsBanner Duration Favorite Channel To change the contents of a Favorites ListTo edit a Favorites List Name To change your password Access ControlChange Password Lock/Unlock the SystemMaturity Rating Channel LockSet Purchase Limit To set the Purchase LimitPreferred language Replace the Access CardTo replace the Access Card To choose the preferred languageCompleted Purchases UpgradesPurchases Pending PurchasesTo view mail MailTo delete a message Where to Find Help TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Solutions Volume too high Access card problemsRemote control doesn’t work You see a message that says a software upgrade is availableEPG GlossaryCAM IppvPPV MPGSPG Telephone Prefix Appendix a Installation in expert ModeApplication Type Specifications Keep in a Safe Place for Future ReferencePhilips
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