RCA HD Receiver manual Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide

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USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

ANATOMY OF THE DIRECTV PROGRAM GUIDE

To access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service. Press the INPUT button until the DIRECTV icon in the channel banner is highlighted, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV® programming guide.

Indicates the currently selected profile

Displays program titles and information

Indicates current time and day

Returns you to previous screen

Help gives you more information about the program guide

Sorts the guide by themes

Sorts the guide by movies or sports

Scrolls down through the guide

Takes you to the main menu

Provides access to other program guide formats

Searches program titles for specific information

Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title

Shows all available programs

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

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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 Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesUnpack the System 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 If you are using a regular TV or monitor If you are using a Multimedia or HD monitorTo Watch Television or Directv Programming To Watch Your VCRPlace Batteries in the Remote Control RUN Interactive SetupPlug in and Turn on the System 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 Testing the Remote ControlProgramming 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 Tuning to a Program Getting around in the GuidesPoint to channels with the number buttons Scroll channel by channelUsing the Guide Button Detail GuideSurfGuide Directv only 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 Other Icons ExitHelp Down ArrowAudio Controls and Timers Some Advanced FeaturesAudio Controls and Timers Audio Controls Optical OutputAbout Dolby Digital Sound Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital soundPlease Read Before Using Digital Audio Out Jack ConnectionsSAP Second Audio Program Audio LanguageTimers Feature Setting UP Timer RecordingsRecording with Timer 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 SetupTV Setup Editing Channels in a TV ListSelecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels 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 SystemMore Advanced Features System Options and PreferencesSystem Options 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 PurchaseUsing the Preferences Menu Default GuideChoosing AN Output Channel Color SchemeScreen Format With a 43 Ratio TV or MonitorWith a 169 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 Problems with your system password HD receiver will not turn onTurns off while playing 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 Accessory Information Standard Audio/Video cable withMonaural VCR Dubbing Audio 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%