RCA manual Getting Assistance, Help with Using HD Receiver

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GETTING ASSISTANCE

HELP WITH USING THE

HD RECEIVER

If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your system is capable of giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu, which is accessed by pressing MENU then selecting Assistance.

This section:

•tells you about the interactive setup process.

•helps you get antenna and dish pointing information.

•explains the on-screen signal meter.

•tells you how to validate a new access card.

•describes how to use the system test.

Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text at the bottom of the screen. Or, select the Help button on the top of a menu to view more information about your options.

1 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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2 USING THE REMOTE

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3 BASIC OPERATION

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4 USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

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5 AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS

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6 USING THE PROFILES

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7 SYSTEM OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES

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8 GETTING ASSISTANCE

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9 REFERENCE

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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 DefinitionSetup and Connections Setup and ConnectionsGetting Started 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 Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Regular TV or MonitorTo make the connection 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 HOW to USE Your Universal RemoteUsing the Remote LED Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing 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 Changing Between Directv and TV Viewing When viewing Directv programmingWhen 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 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 by Sports Listing ALL Directv ProgrammingSorting the Directv Programming Guide Alphabetically Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Down Arrow Other IconsExit HelpAudio Controls and Timers Some Advanced FeaturesAudio Controls and Timers 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 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 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 ChannelsSetting the TV Rating Language L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violenceLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate 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 MailboxPurchases PAY PER View Programs Previewing and PurchasingTo preview a movie or event Using the Purchases Menu Using the Attractions GuideReviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Setting the Time and Date Color Scheme Using the Preferences Menu Default Guide Choosing AN Output ChannelCaption Display Screen FormatWith a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor With a 169 ratio TV or MonitorCaption Mode Using FetchHelp with Using HD Receiver Getting AssistanceGetting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Selecting Dish Type Getting Antenna InformationUsing the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak SignalFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Running the System Test Your NEW Access CardOFF-AIR Guides UpgradesReference Additional InformationReference 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%