Philips DSX5250 manual Favorite Channels, Themes, Alternate Audio, To display favorite channels

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12 Favorite Channels

In Menu mode (see page 28), you can add your favorite channels to a list so that only channels with programming that interests you appear on the Guide when the list is selected.When Favorites is selected, the Favorites icon displays on the top line of the banner and programs displayed in the Guide are only those in the selected list.When zapping, you are limited to channels in the favorites list; however, you can access any channel by entering its number from the remote.

To display favorite channels:

1.Press FAVORITES on the remote.

A dialog displays in which you can select a favorites list.

2.Press the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the desired list and press OK. A checkmark displays to the right of the selected list.

3.The Guide displays only programs from your favorite channel list. You will only be able to zap to channels on the list.

13 Themes

Choosing Themes causes the Guide to

highlight the programs whose themes match your choices.When zapping, you will go only to channels containing programs that have the selected themes (smart surf).You can choose any or all of the themes and sub-themes.When themes are selected, the Themes icon displays on the top line of the banner.

To select Themes:

1.Press THEMES on the remote. The Themes dialog displays.

2.Press the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the desired theme.Themes which have sub-themes are indicated by an arrow to the right of the theme.To view the sub-themes, press the 2 button.

3.Press OK to toggle selection of the highlighted theme.

4.Press BACK.

14 Alternate Audio

Many programs are broadcast with alternate audio tracks.When alternate audio is available, the alternate audio icon displays on the top line of the banner.

To change audio tracks (when available):

1.Press the Alt Audio button on the remote.

2.A dialog displays the languages available for the selected program. In the dialog, use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the language you want and press OK.

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Contents Page Power Sources AccessoriesPower Cord Protection Read InstructionsIII FCC Regulations and Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U.S.A. RulesFCC Part 68 Analog Device Warnings General InformationDirectv DirectvContents Using Menu Mode Overview FeaturesBefore You Start TV Mode Standby ModeGuide Mode Menu ModeFront View About your Directv PLUSsatellite receiverRear View About the remote Fitting Batteries Preparing your remote for useIf your Television has RF Connection Only Connecting to your existing equipmentIf your Television has A/V Connectors VCR If you have a TV and a VCRReplacing the Access Card Inserting your Access CardSwitching Your Receiver On and Off InstallationTo access the installation menu Enter Zip CodePoint Dish Dish ConfigurationSystem Test About the banner OperationZap Banner Short banner Long bannerSong ID Displays Browse BannerNotification Displays While watching a program, you canWhat’s in the Guide Using the Directv Programming GuideHelp Menu Taglist Go to Date Other GuidesTo do this Using the GuideDo this To tag a non-PPV program To enter the passwordTo tag a PPV program To untag a programTo purchase a PPV program Pay Per View PPVFavorite Channels To change audio tracks when availableThemes Alternate AudioOther Guides Options menuGo to Date TaglistHelp MenuUsing Menu Mode Using menu modeNavigating in Menu Mode Menu mode defaultsScreen Format General settingsBanner Duration Favorite Channel To change the contents of a Favorites ListTo edit a Favorites List Name Change Password Access ControlTo change your password Lock/Unlock the SystemSet Purchase Limit Channel LockMaturity Rating To set the Purchase LimitTo replace the Access Card Replace the Access CardPreferred language To choose the preferred languagePurchases UpgradesCompleted Purchases Pending PurchasesTo view mail MailTo delete a message Where to Find Help TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Solutions Remote control doesn’t work Access card problemsVolume too high You see a message that says a software upgrade is availableCAM GlossaryEPG IppvPPV MPGSPG Telephone Prefix Appendix a Installation in expert ModeApplication Type Keep in a Safe Place for Future Reference SpecificationsPhilips