Bringing UP the Program Guides | RCA DRD403RA specification

THE PROGRAM GUIDE

BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDES

You can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on the remote, or by selecting Program Guide from the Main menu.

USING THE GUIDE BUTTON

Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide:

•Press GUIDE once to see the seven-channel Grid Guide.

•Press GUIDE again to see the five-channel Info Guide which contains program information.

You can switch the order in which the Grid Guide and the Info Guide appear by selecting Preferences from the Assistance menu, and then using the arrow keys to set the Guide Format option.

GETTING AROUND IN THE

PROGRAM GUIDE

This section describes how to change channels and move around the Program Guide.

CHANGING CHANNELS WITH THE NUMBER

KEYS (0-9)

You can point quickly to any channel in the Program Guide by entering the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point to the first listing for Channel 128, press the numbers 1-2-8 on the remote. To point to Channel 102, press 1-0-2.

SCROLLING CHANNEL BY CHANNEL

The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section—or page—of the total Program Guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: point to other times with the left and right arrows; point to other channels with the up and down arrows.

OFF•ON VCR TV DSS

ALT

MENU•SELECT

GUIDE DISPLAY

CLEAR

PREV CH

1 2 3

4 5 6 CHAN

7 8 9

0VOL

ANT FAV•INPUT ALT AUD MUTE

REW STOP PLAY FF

REC PAUSE FETCH

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RCA DRD403RA owner manual Bringing UP the Program Guides, Getting around Program Guide, Using the Guide Button

Contents

Satellite Receiver Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Table of Contents Connections Reference First Things First HI, MY Name is JAY Read the First Four SectionsPutting YOU in Control WHAT’S LEFT? What is the DSS SYSTEM? Ordering DSS Programming Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOX Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S Manual Only Rule Point and Select WHAT? THERE’S a RULE?Only Rule Point and Select What is Point and SELECT? PointSelect What is a Program GUIDE? Program GuideProgram Guide Using the Guide Button Bringing UP the Program GuidesGetting around Program Guide Changing Channels with the Number Tuning to a Program Selecting a Program Guide from Main MenuScrolling page by Types of Program Guides Grid GuideInfo Guide Topic Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Using the Sorting Buttons Sorting the Grid and Info Guides Using the Themes Button Exiting a Program GuidePage Menu System WHAT’S a MENU?Your ON-SCREEN Living Room DON’T Forget Point and Select Using the Menu System Using HelpExit and Help Exiting a Screen Changing the Main MENU’S Appearance Don’t Forget about Clear button Menu Descriptions EXPLORE, EXPLORE, Explore Profiles Different DrummersEspecially for Parents Profiles Personalizing the User Profiles Menuselect Creating and Editing a Profile Setting the Ratings Limit Editing the Channel ListADD or Delete ALL Channels Don’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileUnlocking a User’s Profile Setting UP Spending Limits Controlling the System Locking the System Unlocking the System Choosing Your Profile to Watch DSS Programming Session Unlock More Features WHAT? THERE’S MORE? Tuning to a PPV Program PAY-PER-VIEW ProgramsPurchasing and Viewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions GuideBuy and Record Option Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Timer Feature Setting UP Timer RecordingsConnecting the VCR Controller Recording with Timer Editing or Canceling a TimerWhen Recording a PPV Program Editing One-Button Recording Settings ONE-BUTTON Recording with Timer Using FetchHOW to Tell When YOU have Mail Mailbox Alternate Audio Programs Mailbox SizeALT AUD Remote Button NEW Access Card Setup Picture SizeSystem Test Alternate Audio Display Screen Using ON-LINE Help Auto HelpHelp Buttons Menu Help Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnections Protect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable S-VHS Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Choosing a Connection Connection aConnection B Connection C Connection a Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection C Good Picture and Sound QualityTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable box Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Interactive Setup Disabling Interactive Setup Reference HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? What Else can IT DO? Parts of the DSS System World View Home View DSS TV Universal Remote included with your DSS system Controls and Buttons Front Panel Controls Back Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other DevicesProgramming the Remote to Control a Second VCR Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote to Control a Cable BoxProgramming the remote to control a laserdisc player Remote Codes TV Codes VCR Codes Glossary Signal Meter Main MenuPast Purchases Point and Select Troubleshooting Running the System Test Appendix a Warranty Information Digital Satellite System DSS Limited WarrantyWhat Your Warranty Covers TOLL-FREE Telephone Product Help HOW YOU GET Service To receive a replacement receiver before your return yoursWhat WE will do What Your Warranty does not Cover HOW State LAW Relates to this WarrantyProduct Registration If YOU Purchased Your Product Outside the USA Appendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationNotification to the Local Telephone Company Rights of the Telephone Company Appendix C Accessories Audio/Video Cables United States and Canadian Orders Index Phone Jack Remote Video Satellite VCR Control Ussb Page 100%