Program Guides, What is a Program GUIDE? | RCA 1998 specification

PROGRAM GUIDES

WHAT IS A PROGRAM GUIDE?

A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format.

Using the program guide is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule. Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Then, press MENU•SELECT to tune to that program.

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 PROGRAM GUIDES

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3 THE MENU SYSTEM

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4 REFERENCE

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5 APPENDICES

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RCA 1998 manual Program Guides, What is a Program GUIDE?

Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstFirst Things First Rest of the Manual What is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? Programming the Remote Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this Manual Select Point and Select MethodPoint Things to Know Before Connecting Components Connecting Your Receiver to YourProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from Overheating Video Jack and Cable Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection a Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection CTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Ordering Satellite Programming Interactive Setup Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Anatomy of the Channel Banner Getting around in the Guides Using the Guide Button Other Program Guides Tuning to a Program Logo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics Sorting the Guides All MoviesSports Backspace or Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menu WHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu System Using Help Using the Menu SystemExit and Help Exiting a Screen DON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu Descriptions Want More Information? Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail HOW to Tell When YOU have MailMailbox Purchasing and Previewing Tuning to a PPV ProgramPAY-PER-VIEW Programs Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases Menu Spending Limits Timers FeatureEditing or Canceling a Timer Creating a Profile Channel List Profiles Add or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings Limit Viewing Hours Setting UP Spending Limits Locking the System Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking a USER’S Profile Choosing Your Profile Unlocking the SystemSession Unlock System Info Interactive SetupOptions System Options Look and Feel Alternate Data Audio Language Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Home Control Home Control setupDevice Setup Device Control Select Set Timer HOW IT ALL Works ReferenceWHAT’S IT FOR? Reference Home View Back Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Remote TV Codes Troubleshooting Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Appendix a Warranty InformationRepair Help What your warranty covers RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyHow you get service For how long after your purchase How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States Radio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information HC30AM Appendix C Accessories To place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada Orders Guides. See Program guides Index 100%