Basic TV Operation, About the Channel Banner | DirecTV HDTV specification

BASIC TV OPERATION

ABOUT THE CHANNEL BANNER

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner.

On-screen icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status.

Below is a description of the icons you’ll find on the channel banner.

Channel logo, when available

Program title, start and end time, rating, language, and audio mode

Channel number

Takes you to the Main menu

PIP channel number

Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode

Current antenna

Current date and time “Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Displays mail from program providers

Cycles through the audio language choices

Locks the system or unlocks the video

Please note that when you’re in TV mode, the channel banner will look differently than when you’re in DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV).

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DirecTV HDTV user manual Basic TV Operation, About the Channel Banner

Contents

USER’S Manual Hdtv Important Information Page Table of Contents Other Icons Setting the Time and Date Getting Started Welcome to Hdtv Setup and Connections Connect Your TV to Other Components Setup and ConnectionsThings to Know Before Connecting Components Unpack the System Jacks and Cables Audio Front of the TV Making Connections to the Front Panel Back of the TV Front sound and rear surround sound TV and VCR How to view programmingHow to view your VCR Basic Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced Connection Connecting Speakers to the TV Connecting Front Main SpeakersConnecting Rear Speakers Connecting a Subwoofer Connecting a Wireless TransmitterConnecting a Stereo Amplifier Order Programming Place Batteries in the Remote ControlComplete the Interactive Setup Plug in and Turn on the System Using the Remote Setup and Connections Using the RemoteUsing Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Using the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a Component VCR Remote Control Codes Basic TV Operation Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic TV Operation About the Channel Banner Basic TV Operation Basic TV Operation Changing Between Directv and TV Mode Mode Changing Channels Using the PIP Feature PIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE OperationPIP Buttons PIP PROBLEMS? Using the Input Button What is a program guide? Using the Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Using the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a Program SurfGuide Directv only Using the Guide ButtonOther Guides Icon Detail Guide Exiting a Program Guide 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 Exit Other Icons Adjusting TV Controls Adjusting TV Controls Picture SettingsPicture Quality Controls Noise Filter Reset ControlsAuto Color Color Warmth Speakers Audio ControlsMute Equalizer Internal TV Only Ext. Front w/ Amp & TV Center Special Audio Loudness SAPAudio Language Setup and Connections Basic TV Operation Using the 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 Setup Selecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels Editing Channels in a TV List TV-MA Setting the TV Rating Select Set TV Rating Rating Limit Screen Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes Blocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie Rating Blocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing 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 Changing the Signal Source Changing the Signal TypeSystem Options and Preferences Auto Tuning Channel Search MailboxChecking Your Mail Tuning to a PAY PER View Program Purchases PAY PER View ProgramsPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PAY PER View Programs Guide 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 Caption Display Caption Mode Using Fetch Getting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Getting AssistanceGetting Antenna Information Select Dish Menu Screen Your NEW Access Card Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterRunning the System Test Reference Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic Operation Reference Troubleshooting TV will not turn on Care and CleaningProblems with your system password Blank screen For how long after your purchase Proscan High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty Product Registration FCC Registration Information Accessory Information Amplified VHF/UHF/FM USE Your Credit Card Placing an Order This page left blank intentionally Reference Reference Reference Reference Channel Index Info Transmitter OUT 20%