Information Screen, Class Filters, Done, View

THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES

Class Filters

Another way to filter the guide is by using the Classes menu. From this menu you can select classifications including the following:

∙Subscrptn will exclude the pay per view channels from the on- screen guide.

∙PPV will list only channels offering pay per view programs.

∙Schedule will list channels that have events you have scheduled.

∙Other options may be listed since the service providers can update this list via the satellite.

The Classes pop-up menu

The INFORMATION Screen

To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the various on-screen

guides, press the key.

			The INFORMATION screen offers the same program description
			explained earlier, and more. You can see displayed the program’s
			actual start time and duration, the program rating, and a variety of
			options associated with the selected program.
			Many variations of button combinations exist. The button on the left
			side of the Things to Do area could be View, PreSelect, or Cancel
			PreSelect. The button on the right side refers to pay per view
			programs only. Unless your receiver is authorized to make such
			purchases this button will not be displayed. It could be Buy $ , Cancel

			Purchase, or Buy Options.
	The INFORMATION screen		Purchase, or Buy Options.
	The INFORMATION screen		The following buttons may be available:

Done

When you highlight the Done button and press , you will be returned either to the guide or to the channel offering a purchase.

View

After reading the program description and related information, you may choose to view it by

highlighting the View button and pressing . If the program is a pay per view event, you may need to complete the purchase process (either on-screen or by calling your service provider) before the program can actually be viewed.

PreSelect

PreSelect is one of the handiest features of your DIRECTV System. You can use it to plan your evening or weekend viewing, then let the system do the rest. You can perform the PreSelect capability from within the on-screen guides. Simply highlight the program you want schedule and press the key. This will mark the selected program to be automatically tuned in when it airs. At the right time the digital satellite receiver will turn on and tune to the appropriate channel. Your selected programs will be identified on the on-screen guide with a check mark (ü) before the program title.

Don’t Schedule is used if you initiate the drop-down menu and then choose not to schedule anything.

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