Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs | RCA 1998 manual

THE MENU SYSTEM

USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE FOR PPV

PROGRAMS

When you use the program guide to select a PPV program, the

Program Details screen gives you a few more options.

The Program Details screen gives you several options.

You can select:

•View Channel to tune to that channel

•Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

•Buy Program to purchase the program

•Other Times to see what other times the program is available. The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.

You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus.

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RCA 1998 manual Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs

Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Rest of the Manual First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters First Things First 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 Protect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection a Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection B To receive cable programming with cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or 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 Exiting a Program Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Attractions Guide Topics Sorting the Guides All MoviesSports Backspace or Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Main menu Other buttons ExitHelp Down Arrow Menu System Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and Select Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exit and Help 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 Reference ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR? 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 For how long after your purchase RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers How you get service If you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product Registration 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%