Basic Operation
TIP: Press the GUIDE key twice to skip the Category Sort screen.
ACTIVE | LIST | |
GUIDE |
| EXIT |
| SELECT |
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BACK | MENU | INFO |
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Highlight an item by using the arrow keys to move LEFT, RIGHT, UP or DOWN. Press SELECT
to access the information or channel.
The Guide
Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide®
The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 3.5 days in advance. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, find and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or search for a program you’re interested in.
Icons you may see in the Guide:
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- Broadcast in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format
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- All Day Ticket Pay Per View showings (pay once, watch all day)
Getting Around in the Guide
Press the GUIDE key on your remote control, then choose how you want to filter the Guide. Select All Channels, or channels in a specific category.
Moving through the Guide is simple:
•The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots. Highlight a program or channel cell to view its description.
•Use the CHAN key up or down to scroll a full page.
•Press the RED or GREEN keys to move forward or back in time.
•To tune to a program that is on now, highlight the program and press SELECT. Selecting a future program displays program information.
•Press INFO when you’ve highlighted a show in the Guide to view a more
•Press SELECT when you’ve highlighted a channel cell (far left) to view that channel in the TV window.
•Press MENU to see Guide options, change your Favorites list, or jump to a desired date and time.
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