The Channel Banner
Any time you tune to a channel, you’ll see the channel banner appear across the top of the screen. This banner holds all sorts of useful information and options:
1)Current date & time
Displays the day, date and current time.
2)DIRECTV Channel
Number and call letter of the station you’re currently viewing.
3)Program
The title, start and stop times and rating of the current program.
4)Current Favorites
Identifies Favorite Channels List currently in use. (See Favorites on page 46 for complete details.)
5)Audio options
Displays brightly if alternate audio options are available. (See Icons on the inside back page and Audio Options on page 40 for more details.)
6)Messages
Displays brightly if there are new messages in Caller ID & Messages. (See Icons on the inside back page and Caller ID & Messages on page 47 for details.)
7)Parental Controls
Identifies if any “locks or limits” are placed on the current channel, show or time. (See complete details on Parental Controls on page 49.)
The Channel Banner
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The channel banner gives you information on the channel and show you are currently watching.
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