Modes, Standby Mode, TV Mode, Guide Mode | Philips DSX5250 guide

2Modes

Your satellite receiver has four modes:

9Standby - satellite receiver is on but inactive; television is off.

9TV Mode - displays television programming.

9Guide Mode - for viewing schedules and tuning to a program.

9Menu Mode - for setting preferences and access codes.

To change modes, press the GUIDE or MENU button on the remote.

Standby Mode

When you press the POWER button on either the front panel or remote control, the satellite receiver enters standby mode.When you are not viewing, DO NOT TURN POWER OFF to the satellite receiver, because in standby mode, the Master Program Guide (MPG) is refreshed continuously to ensure the MPG will be up to date.

Temporarily unlocked channels are NOT maintained when the system goes into standby mode; but themes and/or favorites selections are maintained.

TV Mode

This is the normal viewing mode in which the program is viewed without a Guide, Menu, or program banner displayed.

Guide Mode

In Guide mode, you can view lists programs according to their time slot and channel.With it, you can tune to a program, be notified when a program is about to start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the type of program you’re looking for, and tag programs for future viewing.You can also access the menu, other guides, a tag list, and online help from the Guide.

Menu Mode

Menu mode lets you customize the features of your satellite receiver. Categories include General Settings,Access Control, Preferred Language, Purchases, Installation, Upgrades and Mail.

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Philips DSX5250 manual Modes, Standby Mode, TV Mode, Guide Mode, Menu Mode

Contents

Page Power Sources AccessoriesPower Cord Protection Read Instructions III FCC Regulations and Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U.S.A. Rules FCC Part 68 Analog Device Warnings General InformationDirectv Directv Contents Using Menu Mode Features OverviewBefore You Start TV Mode Standby ModeGuide Mode Menu Mode About your Directv PLUSsatellite receiver Front ViewRear View About the remote Fitting Batteries Preparing your remote for use If your Television has RF Connection Only Connecting to your existing equipment If your Television has A/V Connectors VCR If you have a TV and a VCR Replacing the Access Card Inserting your Access Card Switching Your Receiver On and Off InstallationTo access the installation menu Enter Zip Code Dish Configuration Point DishSystem Test About the banner OperationZap Banner Short banner Long banner Song ID Displays Browse BannerNotification Displays While watching a program, you can What’s in the Guide Using the Directv Programming GuideHelp Menu Taglist Go to Date Other Guides Using the Guide To do thisDo this To tag a non-PPV program To enter the passwordTo tag a PPV program To untag a program To purchase a PPV program Pay Per View PPV Favorite Channels To change audio tracks when availableThemes Alternate Audio Other Guides Options menuGo to Date Taglist Help Menu Using Menu Mode Using menu modeNavigating in Menu Mode Menu mode defaults General settings Screen FormatBanner Duration To change the contents of a Favorites List Favorite ChannelTo edit a Favorites List Name Change Password Access ControlTo change your password Lock/Unlock the System Set Purchase Limit Channel LockMaturity Rating To set the Purchase Limit To replace the Access Card Replace the Access CardPreferred language To choose the preferred language Purchases UpgradesCompleted Purchases Pending Purchases Mail To view mailTo delete a message Troubleshooting Where to Find HelpSymptom Possible Solutions Remote control doesn’t work Access card problemsVolume too high You see a message that says a software upgrade is available CAM GlossaryEPG Ippv MPG PPVSPG Appendix a Installation in expert Mode Telephone PrefixApplication Type Keep in a Safe Place for Future Reference Specifications Philips