DirecTV HIRD-E86 manual Watching Local, Terrestrial and, Directv, Programming, Types of Channels

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Programming

Types of Channels

This chapter will reveal many different ways to find programs you want to watch. The first thing you should know is how channels in the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ are arranged.

Analog (NTSC) Channels without Dish Connection

Analog (NTSC) channels received by terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has not been connected will be listed by their traditional single- or double-digit Channel Number. The program information will simply state “Regular Schedule.”

Analog (NTSC) Channels with Dish Connection

Analog (NTSC) channels received by terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has been connected will be listed by their traditional single- or double-digit Channel Number and the station’s call letters or network logo. The program information area will display the program name and description if this channel is supported for your zip code area.

Digital (ATSC) Channels without Dish Connection

Digital (ATSC) channels received by a terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has not been connected will be listed by a single- or double-digit Channel Number followed by a hyphen and a Sub-channel Number of 1 or greater; for examples: 23-1 or 23-2. The main Channel Number can be either the “physical” Channel Number assigned to the broadcast frequency by the FCC or a “virtual” Channel Number assigned by the broadcast station. The type of number, “physical” or “virtual,” depends on information sent by the broadcaster. The channel call letters or network name may also be included by the broadcaster. The program information will simply state “Regular Schedule.”

Digital (ATSC) Channels with Dish Connection

Digital (ATSC) channels received by a terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has been connected will be listed by a single- or double-digit Channel Number followed by a hyphen and a Sub-channel Number of 1 or greater; for examples: 23-1 or 23-2. The main Channel Number can be either the “physical” Channel Number assigned to the broadcast frequency by the FCC or a “virtual” Channel Number assigned by the broadcast station. The type of number, “physical” or “virtual,” depends on information sent by the broadcaster or DIRECTV. The program information area will display the program name and description if this channel is supported for your zip code area.

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