Basic Operation, HOW to USE Your HD Receiver | RCA guide

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR HD RECEIVER

This section tells you about the interactive channel banner, which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote.

It also describes how to change channels.

This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate the basics of your HD receiver.

1 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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2 USING THE REMOTE

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3 BASIC OPERATION

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4 USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES

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5 AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS

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6 USING THE PROFILES

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7 SYSTEM OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES

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8 GETTING ASSISTANCE

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9 REFERENCE

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Contents

USER’S Guide Important Notice Important Information Table of Contents Audio Controls and Timers System Options and Preferences Getting Started Welcome to High Definition Getting Started Setup and ConnectionsSetup and Connections Protect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsUnpack the System Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components Jacks and Cables Front of the HD Receiver Back of the HD Receiver To make the connection Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or MonitorHD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor Setup and Connections HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack If you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor If you are using a regular TV or monitorTo Watch Television or Directv Programming To Watch Your VCR RUN Interactive Setup Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the System Select a Screen Format Connect the VCR Controller HOW to Locate the VCR’S Remote Control Sensor HOW to Select a VCR Type Set VCR Type Codes Order Programming Using the Remote Using the RemoteHOW to USE Your Universal Remote LED Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search Using Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a ComponentRemote Control Codes IMA Basic Operation HOW to USE Your HD ReceiverBasic Operation About the Channel Banner Changing Between Directv and TV Viewing When viewing Directv programming Changing Channels When you want to watch a Directv channelWhen you want to watch a digital or analog TV channel Using the Program Guides Using the Program GuidesWhat is a Program GUIDE? Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a ProgramPoint to channels with the number buttons Scroll channel by channel Detail Guide Using the Guide ButtonSurfGuide Directv only Grid Guide Other Guides Icon Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Alphabetically Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsListing ALL Directv Programming Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Exit Other IconsHelp Down Arrow Audio Controls and Timers Audio Controls and TimersSome Advanced Features Optical Output Audio ControlsAbout Dolby Digital Sound Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital sound Connections Please Read Before Using Digital Audio Out Jack Audio Language SAP Second Audio Program Setting UP Timer Recordings Timers FeatureRecording with Timer Editing or Canceling a Timer Schedule a Timer with the Record Button WHAT’S a PROFILE? Using the ProfilesUsing the Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv List Directv SetupAbout Profiles Tip Setting the Directv Spending LimitSelecting or Deleting ALL Directv Channels Select Directv Setup Setting the Directv Rating Limit Editing Channels in a TV List TV SetupSelecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels Don’t forget about the Clear button Language L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence To set TV programming limits Rating Limit Screen Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes Blocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie Rating Blocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing Moving Ratings Choosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your Password Unlocking the System Locking the System System Options and Preferences More Advanced FeaturesSystem Options Preferences Changing the Signal Type Changing the Signal Source SET VCR Type Channel Search Checking Your Mail Mailbox To preview a movie or event Purchases PAY PER View ProgramsPreviewing and Purchasing Using the Purchases Menu Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Setting the Time and Date Default Guide Using the Preferences MenuChoosing AN Output Channel Color Scheme With a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor Screen FormatWith a 169 ratio TV or Monitor Caption Display Caption Mode Using Fetch Getting Assistance Help with Using HD ReceiverGetting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Selecting Dish Type Getting Antenna Information Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterPeak Signal Running the System Test Your NEW Access Card OFF-AIR Guides Upgrades Reference ReferenceAdditional Information Troubleshooting HD receiver will not turn on Problems with your system passwordTurns off while playing TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly RCA High Definition HD Digital Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Standard Audio/Video cable with Accessory InformationMonaural VCR Dubbing Audio Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Please complete other side also Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Placing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Reference Atsc Index Ntsc VCR Page 20%