Sorting the Directv Programming Guide | DirecTV HDTV instruction

USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

SORTING THE DIRECTV® PROGRAMMING GUIDE

Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.

The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.

SORTING THE DIRECTV® PROGRAMMING

GUIDE BY TOPICS

The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV programming guide according to the current user’s preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.

After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon. Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user’s themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.

Checkmark the themes that interest you.

Select the topic categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the topics icon in the guides. Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV programming guide when you sort by the topics icon.

Topics button

Topics themes button

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DirecTV HDTV user manual Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics

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 Things to Know Before Connecting Components Setup and ConnectionsUnpack the System Connect Your TV to Other Components Jacks and Cables Audio Front of the TV Making Connections to the Front Panel Back of the TV Front sound and rear surround sound How to view your VCR How to view programmingBasic Connection TV and VCR TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced Connection Connecting Rear Speakers Connecting Speakers to the TVConnecting Front Main Speakers Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Connecting a SubwooferConnecting a Wireless Transmitter Complete the Interactive Setup Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the System Order Programming Using Using the RemoteSetup and Connections Using the Remote Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Using the Remote Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search 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 PIP Buttons Using the PIP FeaturePIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Operation 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 Other Guides Icon Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide SurfGuide Directv only Exiting a Program Guide 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 Exit Other Icons Adjusting TV Controls Picture Quality Controls Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Settings Auto Color Reset ControlsColor Warmth Noise Filter Mute Audio ControlsEqualizer Speakers Internal TV Only Ext. Front w/ Amp & TV Center Special Audio Audio Language LoudnessSAP Setup and Connections Basic TV Operation Using the Profiles Directv Setup Using the ProfilesAbout Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv List 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 System Options and Preferences Changing the Signal SourceChanging the Signal Type Auto Tuning Checking Your Mail Channel SearchMailbox Purchasing and Previewing Tuning to a PAY PER View ProgramPurchases PAY PER View Programs Using the Program Guide for PAY PER View Programs Guide 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 Caption Display Caption Mode Using Fetch Getting Assistance Getting Antenna Information Running the Interactive SetupGetting Assistance Select Dish Menu Screen Running the System Test Your NEW Access CardUsing the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Reference Setup and Connections Using the Remote Basic Operation Reference Troubleshooting Problems with your system password Care and CleaningBlank screen TV will not turn on 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%