7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™
7-4. Selecting a Program
The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur-
rently highlighted program. You can also see other detailed information about the program by
pressing the INFO button.
When you select the highlighted program by pressing “”, what happens or appears next
depends on whether the highlighted program is currently on-air or scheduled in the future, and
whether or not it is a pay-per-view program.
Current Program / non Pay-Per-View
If the selected program is a current program and not one of the PPV programs, you will tune
directly to the program.
Current Program / DIRECTV®Pay-Per-View
If the selected program is a current pay-per-view program, you will be asked if you want to pur-
chase this program.
Future Program / non Pay-Per-View
If the selected program is scheduled in the future and is not a PPV, you will be offered a dialog
box that enables you to reserve this program for watching. If you select Timer option in the Guide
menu, this program is put on the Timer/Record List and you will be reminded by a message at the
topleft corner of the screen 10 seconds before its airing time.
Future Program / DIRECTV®Pay-Per-View
If the selected program is a pay-per-view program scheduled in the future, you will also be asked
if you want to purchase this program. Once you confirm the purchase, this program is put on the
Purchase list. You can view the Purchase list from the menu sequence Menu ➝ DIRECTV ➝
Purchase List and cancel any purchase on the list anytime before its airing time.
A continuous connection to a land-based phone line is required to perform this function with your
remote control.
(Note: Pay-per-view programs can only be purchased within the 24 hours of the program times.)
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