RCA HD Receiver manual About the Channel Banner

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BASIC OPERATION

ABOUT THE CHANNEL BANNER

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information. You can also use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner.

Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability. Below is a description of the icons you’ll find on the channel banner.

Press INFO on the remote control twice to view an expanded channel banner that shows a program description (when available).

Channel logo

Program title, start and end time, rating, current

(when available)

audio language, and audio mode availability

Channel number

Takes you to the main menu

Toggles between TV and DIRECTV program viewing

Locks the system or unlocks the video

Incoming signal aspect ratio and screen format applied to it

Current antenna (TV viewing)

Current date and time

Current selected profile

Searches all DIRECTV® programming guides for specific information

Sorts the current DIRECTV programming guide for specific information

Displays mail from program providers Cycles through the audio language choices

Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.

TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.

Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. When selected, locks the system.

Yellow unlock icon Indicates that a password has been entered to override profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When selected, locks the system.

Red lock icon Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed.

Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from your DIRECTV® programming provider. Select this icon to access the mailbox and read your mail.

AlphaSort™ (A-Z) icon When selected, allows you to sort currently-listed program titles alphabetically.

Highlighted Scout™ (binoculars) icon When highlighted, indicates a Scout has found a program. If selected when highlighted, you view the Scout’s results. If you select the icon when it is not highlighted, you can set up a Scout to find a program for you.

Please note that when you’re viewing TV broadcasts, the channel banner will not look the same as when you’re viewing DIRECTV broadcasts.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Important NoticeTable of Contents Audio Controls and Timers System Options and Preferences Welcome to High Definition Getting StartedSetup and Connections Setup and ConnectionsGetting Started Unpack the System Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connect Your HD Receiver to Other ComponentsJacks and Cables Front of the HD Receiver Back of the HD Receiver Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Regular TV or MonitorTo make the connection Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD MonitorAdvanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCRSetup and Connections Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCRPlease Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack To Watch Television or Directv Programming If you are using a regular TV or monitorIf you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor To Watch Your VCRPlug in and Turn on the System Place Batteries in the Remote ControlRUN Interactive Setup Select a Screen FormatHOW to Locate the VCR’S Remote Control Sensor Connect the VCR ControllerHOW to Select a VCR Type Order Programming Set VCR Type CodesUsing the Remote HOW to USE Your Universal RemoteUsing the Remote Remote Control Buttons LEDUsing the Remote Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchUsing the Remote to Control a Component Remote Control CodesUsing Direct Entry IMA HOW to USE Your HD Receiver Basic OperationBasic Operation About the Channel Banner When viewing Directv programming Changing Between Directv and TV ViewingWhen you want to watch a Directv channel When you want to watch a digital or analog TV channelChanging Channels Using the Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Using the Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program 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 GuideOther Guides Icon Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Directv Programming GuideSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports Listing ALL Directv ProgrammingSorting the Directv Programming Guide Alphabetically Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Help Other IconsExit Down ArrowAudio Controls and Timers Some Advanced FeaturesAudio Controls and Timers About Dolby Digital Sound Audio ControlsOptical Output Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital soundPlease Read Before Using Digital Audio Out Jack ConnectionsSAP Second Audio Program Audio LanguageRecording with Timer Timers FeatureSetting UP Timer Recordings Editing or Canceling a TimerSchedule a Timer with the Record Button Using the Profiles Using the ProfilesWHAT’S a PROFILE? Directv Setup About ProfilesEditing Channels in a Directv List Setting the Directv Spending Limit Selecting or Deleting ALL Directv ChannelsTip Setting the Directv Rating Limit Select Directv SetupSelecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List Don’t forget about the Clear buttonSetting the TV Rating Language L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violenceLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Rating Limit Screen To set TV programming limitsBlocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting the Movie Rating Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Moving Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ShowsChoosing Your Profile Don’t Forget Your Password Locking and Unlocking a User ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the SystemSystem Options More Advanced FeaturesSystem Options and Preferences PreferencesChanging the Signal Source Changing the Signal TypeChannel Search SET VCR TypeMailbox Checking Your MailPurchases PAY PER View Programs Previewing and PurchasingTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases MenuSetting the Time and Date Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseChoosing AN Output Channel Using the Preferences MenuDefault Guide Color SchemeWith a 169 ratio TV or Monitor Screen FormatWith a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor Caption DisplayUsing Fetch Caption ModeHelp with Using HD Receiver Getting AssistanceGetting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Getting Antenna Information Selecting Dish TypeUsing the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak SignalFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Your NEW Access Card Running the System TestUpgrades OFF-AIR GuidesReference Additional InformationReference Troubleshooting Turns off while playing Problems with your system passwordHD receiver will not turn on TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedlyRCA High Definition HD Digital Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/VideoAmplified VHF/UHF/FM Please complete other side alsoVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderReference Index AtscNtsc VCR Page 20%
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