Basic TV Operation | DirecTV HD65W20 guide

Basic TV

Operation

The Ins and Outs of Using Your HDTV

This section tells you about the interactive channel banner, which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote.

It also describes how to change channels and modes and how to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture).

This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate the basics of your TV.

1 Setup and Connections

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2 Using the Remote

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3 Basic TV Operation

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4 Using Program Guides

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5 Adjusting TV Controls

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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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DirecTV HD65W20 manual Basic TV Operation, Ins and Outs of Using Your Hdtv

Contents

-  Page Page Thomson multimedia Inc Product Registration Important Information This page left intentionally blank Table Of Contents Adjusting TV Controls Getting Assistance Parts of a Complete High Definition System Welcome to Hdtv System Options and Preferences Getting StartedGetting Assistance Reference Things to Know Before Connecting Components Setup and Connections Jacks and Cables TV Directv Info Menu OK Front Buttons Audio Front Inputs Back of the TV Audio Outputs How to view a VCR How to viewHow to view a DVD and VCR Basic Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced Connection Connecting Speakers to the TV Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Complete the Interactive Setup Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the System Order Programming How to Use Your Universal Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Using the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a Component VCR Remote Control Codes Basic TV Operation Ins and Outs of Using Your Hdtv About the Channel Banner Basic TV Operation Channel Banner Icons Changing Between Directv and TV Mode If you want to watch an analog channel Changing ChannelsIf you want to watch a digital channel PIP Buttons Using the PIP FeaturePIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP Problems? Input source Using the Input Button What is a program guide? Using the Program Guides Bringing Up the Program Guides Using the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guide Anatomy of the Directv Programming Guide Getting Around in the Guides Tuning to a ProgramPoint to channels with the number buttons Scroll channel by channel Detail Guide Using the Guide ButtonSurfGuide Directv only Grid Guide Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Listing All Directv Programming Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports To use the Scout feature Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Select Enter Text to set up a Scout Exit Other IconsHelp Down Arrow Make Adjustments to your Picture and Audio Adjusting TV Controls Picture Settings Adjusting TV ControlsTo make settings Picture Quality Controls Reset Controls Picture PresetsConvergence Noise Filter Mute Audio ControlsTone Controls Audio Processor Sound Logic SpeakersOptical Output Audio Language Icon in the Channel Banner Creating User Profiles Using Profiles Directv Setup Using the ProfilesAbout Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv List Selecting or Deleting All Directv Channels Setting the Directv Spending Limit Editing Channels in a TV List TV SetupSetting the Directv Rating Limit Don’t forget about the Clear button Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels Language 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 Screen To block programs with higher ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings To block program content Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Specific Content Themes To block movies Setting the Movie RatingBlocking Movie Ratings To block unrated shows Blocking Unrated TV ShowsViewing Moving Ratings Choosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your Password Unlocking the System Locking the System System Options and Preferences Different Ways to Adjust Your Hdtv Changing the Signal Type Changing the Signal SourceTo access the Signal Source menu System Options and Preferences Auto Tuning Checking Your Mail Channel SearchMailbox To preview a movie or event Purchases Pay Per View ProgramsPreviewing and Purchasing Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases Menu Color Scheme Setting the Time and DateUsing the Preferences Menu Screen Format Default GuideTranslucency Analog Captions Caption Display Using Fetch This page left blank intentionally Need Help? Getting Assistance Getting Antenna Information Running the Interactive SetupGetting Assistance Selecting Dish Type Dish Pointing Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Using the On-screen Signal MeterTo bring up the on-screen signal meter To replace the card Your New Access CardRunning the System Test Off-Air Guides Upgrades Getting Information Reference Reference Troubleshooting Blank screen Care and Cleaning Rights of the Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationNotification to the Local Telephone Company Scenium High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty Limitation of WarrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your unit outside the United States Accessory Information Accessory Order Form Placing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Directv Index Index Swap This page left blank intentionally