RCA HD Receiver manual Anatomy of the TV Program Guide

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USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

ANATOMY OF THE TV PROGRAM GUIDE

To access the TV program guide:

1.Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel banner.

2.Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.

Displays program titles and information, when available

Primary channel number

Subchannel number

Abbreviated channel name, when available

Returns you to previous screen

Help gives you more information about the program guide

Scrolls down through the guide

Indicates current selected profile

Indicates current time and day

Takes you to the main menu

Provides access to other program guide formats

When you are viewing the TV program guide, you can press INPUT and view the DIRECTV® programming guide if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Notice Important InformationTable of Contents Audio Controls and Timers System Options and Preferences Getting Started Welcome to High DefinitionGetting Started Setup and ConnectionsSetup and Connections Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Unpack the SystemJacks and Cables Front of the HD Receiver Back of the HD Receiver To make the connection Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or MonitorHD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD MonitorHD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or MonitorSetup and Connections HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD MonitorPlease Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack To Watch Your VCR If you are using a regular TV or monitorIf you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor To Watch Television or Directv ProgrammingSelect a Screen Format Place Batteries in the Remote ControlRUN Interactive Setup Plug in and Turn on the SystemConnect the VCR Controller HOW to Locate the VCR’S Remote Control SensorHOW to Select a VCR Type Set VCR Type Codes Order ProgrammingUsing the Remote Using the RemoteHOW to USE Your Universal Remote LED Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a ComponentRemote Control Codes IMA Basic Operation HOW to USE Your HD ReceiverBasic Operation About the Channel Banner Changing Between Directv and TV Viewing When viewing Directv programmingChanging Channels When you want to watch a Directv channelWhen you want to watch a digital or analog TV channel Using the Program Guides Using the Program GuidesWhat is a Program GUIDE? Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program 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 onlyOther Guides Icon Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Exiting a Program GuideSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by TopicsSorting the Directv Programming Guide Alphabetically Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsListing ALL Directv Programming Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Down Arrow Other IconsExit HelpAudio Controls and Timers Audio Controls and TimersSome Advanced Features Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital sound Audio ControlsOptical Output About Dolby Digital SoundConnections Please Read Before Using Digital Audio Out JackAudio Language SAP Second Audio ProgramEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSetting UP Timer Recordings Recording with TimerSchedule a Timer with the Record Button WHAT’S a PROFILE? Using the ProfilesUsing the Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv List Directv SetupAbout Profiles Tip Setting the Directv Spending LimitSelecting or Deleting ALL Directv Channels Select Directv Setup Setting the Directv Rating LimitDon’t forget about the Clear button TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List 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 ScreenViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking AGE-BASED RatingsViewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie RatingBlocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing Moving RatingsChoosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordUnlocking the System Locking the SystemPreferences More Advanced FeaturesSystem Options and Preferences System OptionsChanging the Signal Type Changing the Signal SourceSET VCR Type Channel SearchChecking Your Mail MailboxTo preview a movie or event Purchases PAY PER View ProgramsPreviewing and Purchasing Using the Purchases Menu Using the Attractions GuideReviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Setting the Time and DateColor Scheme Using the Preferences MenuDefault Guide Choosing AN Output ChannelCaption Display Screen FormatWith a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor With a 169 ratio TV or MonitorCaption Mode Using FetchGetting Assistance Help with Using HD ReceiverGetting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Selecting Dish Type Getting Antenna InformationFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterPeak Signal Running the System Test Your NEW Access CardOFF-AIR Guides UpgradesReference ReferenceAdditional Information Troubleshooting TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Problems with your system passwordHD receiver will not turn on Turns off while playingRCA High Definition HD Digital Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Monaural VCR Dubbing AudioPlease complete other side also Amplified VHF/UHF/FMPlacing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAReference Atsc IndexNtsc VCR Page 20%