RCA HD Receiver manual Getting Antenna Information, Selecting Dish Type

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GETTING ASSISTANCE

GETTING ANTENNA INFORMATION

The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels, obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV antennas.

•Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then Antenna Info.

The Antenna Info screen reports the status of the signal search and lists channels that are being received or have been received from all terrestrial antennas. To switch between antennas, highlight a channel and then press ANTENNA on the remote control. When getting antenna information, the screen lists:

•the channel number,

•the station name, if available,

•whether the channel is digital or analog,

•which antenna is receiving the signal, and

•if a digital channel, the current signal strength.

Note that if you highlight a channel in the Antenna Info menu, you tune to the channel and, if digital, receive a real-time update of the signal strength.

Antenna Info consists of all channels currently being received or that have been received in the past from terrestrial antennas.

SELECTING DISH TYPE

To specify the type of dish you are using:

1.Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.

2.Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing, then Select Dish.

3.Use the arrows and OK buttons on the remote control to select the type of dish you are using—either the oval dish or the round dish.

It is important to select the correct dish type. If you do not, you will not receive the proper dish pointing coordinates and you will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV System.

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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 Protect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsUnpack the System Connect Your HD Receiver to Other ComponentsJacks 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 If you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor If you are using a regular TV or monitorTo Watch Television or Directv Programming To Watch Your VCRRUN Interactive Setup Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the System Select a Screen FormatConnect 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 Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchUsing 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 Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a ProgramPoint to channels with the number buttons Scroll channel by channelDetail Guide Using the Guide ButtonSurfGuide Directv only Grid GuideOther 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 Exit Other IconsHelp Down ArrowAudio Controls and Timers Audio Controls and TimersSome Advanced Features Optical Output Audio ControlsAbout Dolby Digital Sound Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital soundConnections Please Read Before Using Digital Audio Out JackAudio Language SAP Second Audio ProgramSetting UP Timer Recordings Timers FeatureRecording with Timer Editing or Canceling a 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 LimitEditing Channels in a TV List TV SetupSelecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels Don’t forget about the Clear buttonLanguage 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 SystemSystem Options and Preferences More Advanced FeaturesSystem Options PreferencesChanging 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 DateDefault Guide Using the Preferences MenuChoosing AN Output Channel Color SchemeWith a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor Screen FormatWith a 169 ratio TV or Monitor Caption Display Caption 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 HD receiver will not turn on Problems with your system passwordTurns 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 Standard Audio/Video cable with Accessory InformationMonaural VCR Dubbing Audio Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/VideoPlease complete other side also Amplified VHF/UHF/FMPlacing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAReference Atsc IndexNtsc VCR Page 20%