System Options and Preferences | DirecTV HD65W20 guide

System Options and Preferences

Different Ways to Adjust Your HDTV

This chapter describes the other options available to you such as:

•selecting a signal source and type

•auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1, VCR2, or DVD channel

•searching for all available channels

•checking your mailbox

•purchasing programs

•setting up personal preferences

•using the FETCH button on the remote control

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 System Options and Preferences, Different Ways to Adjust 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 Getting Started Getting Assistance ReferenceSystem 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 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 Programming the Remote Control Testing 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 Changing Channels If you want to watch a digital channelIf you want to watch an analog channel Using the PIP Feature PIP Picture-in-Picture OperationPIP Buttons PIP Problems? Input source Using the Input Button What is a program guide? Using the Program Guides Using the Program Guides You can access the program guides byBringing Up the Program Guides 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 Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsListing All Directv Programming 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 TV Setup Setting the Directv Rating LimitEditing Channels in a TV List Don’t forget about the Clear button Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels Setting 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 Screen To block programs with higher ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Setting the Movie Rating Blocking Movie RatingsTo block movies Blocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing Moving RatingsTo 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 Changing the Signal Type Changing the Signal SourceTo access the Signal Source menu System Options and Preferences Auto Tuning Channel Search MailboxChecking Your Mail Purchases Pay Per View Programs Previewing and PurchasingTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases Menu Setting the Time and Date Using the Preferences MenuColor Scheme Default Guide TranslucencyScreen Format Analog Captions Caption Display Using Fetch This page left blank intentionally Need Help? Getting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Getting AssistanceGetting Antenna Information Selecting Dish Type Dish Pointing Using the On-screen Signal Meter To bring up the on-screen signal meterFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Your New Access Card Running the System TestTo replace the card Off-Air Guides Upgrades Getting Information Reference Reference Troubleshooting Blank screen Care and Cleaning FCC Registration Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyRights of the 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