Channel Banner Icons | DirecTV HD65W20 instruction

Basic TV Operation

Channel Banner Icons

Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.

TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.

Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. When selected, locks the system.

Yellow unlock icon Indicates that a password has been entered to override profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When selected, locks the system.

Red lock icon Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV® channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed.

Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from your DIRECTV® programming provider. Select this icon to access the mailbox and read your mail.

AlphaSort™ (A-Z) icon When selected, allows you to sort currently-listed program titles alphabetically.

Highlighted Scout™ (binoculars) icon When highlighted, indicates a Scout has found a program. If selected when highlighted, you view the Scout’s results. If you select the icon when it is not highlighted, you can set up a Scout to find a program for you.

Press INFO on the remote control twice to view an expanded channel banner that shows a program description (when available).

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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 Getting Assistance Reference Getting StartedSystem Options and Preferences 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 Basic Connection How to viewHow to view a VCR How to view a DVD and VCR TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced Connection Connecting Speakers to the TV Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Order Programming Place Batteries in the Remote ControlComplete the Interactive Setup Plug in and Turn on the System How to Use Your Universal Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Using the Remote Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search 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 a digital channel Changing ChannelsIf you want to watch an analog channel PIP Picture-in-Picture Operation Using the PIP FeaturePIP Buttons PIP Problems? Input source Using the Input Button What is a program guide? Using the Program Guides You can access the program guides by Using the Program GuidesBringing Up the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guide Anatomy of the Directv Programming Guide Scroll channel by channel Tuning to a ProgramGetting Around in the Guides Point to channels with the number buttons Grid Guide Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide SurfGuide Directv only Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesListing All Directv Programming To use the Scout feature Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Select Enter Text to set up a Scout Down Arrow Other IconsExit Help Make Adjustments to your Picture and Audio Adjusting TV Controls Picture Quality Controls Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Settings To make settings Noise Filter Picture PresetsReset Controls Convergence Audio Processor Audio ControlsMute Tone Controls Audio Language SpeakersSound Logic Optical Output Icon in the Channel Banner Creating User Profiles Using Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv List Using the ProfilesDirectv Setup About Profiles Selecting or Deleting All Directv Channels Setting the Directv Spending Limit Setting the Directv Rating Limit TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List Don’t forget about the Clear button Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels Language L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence To set TV programming limits Rating Limit Screen To block programs with higher ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Blocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie RatingTo block movies Viewing Moving Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ShowsTo block unrated shows 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 System Options and Preferences Changing the Signal SourceChanging the Signal Type To access the Signal Source menu Auto Tuning Mailbox Channel SearchChecking Your Mail Previewing and Purchasing Purchases Pay Per View ProgramsTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases Menu Using the Preferences Menu Setting the Time and DateColor Scheme Translucency Default GuideScreen Format Analog Captions Caption Display Using Fetch This page left blank intentionally Need Help? Getting Assistance Getting Assistance Running the Interactive SetupGetting Antenna Information Selecting Dish Type Dish Pointing To bring up the on-screen signal meter Using the On-screen Signal MeterFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Running the System Test Your New Access CardTo replace the card Off-Air Guides Upgrades Getting Information Reference Reference Troubleshooting Blank screen Care and Cleaning Notification to the Local Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationRights of the Telephone Company Scenium High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty If you purchased your unit outside the United States Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to warranty Product Registration Accessory Information Accessory Order Form Placing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Directv Index Index Swap This page left blank intentionally