Using DISPLAY and JUMP

Displaying the

Program Banner

Jumping Back and Forth Between Stations

The program banner provides useful information about the program you’re currently watching.

Note

Before you can bring up the Program Banner, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.

To display the Program Banner:

YPress the DISPLAY button.

The Natural

9:30-11:30 PM

 

HBO 980

 

MON JUNE 22 9:35 PM RATED PG-13

 

 

 

The Program Banner shows the program title, station name and number, start and end times, current date and time, and rating. It may also indicate that data services () and alternate audio tracks () are available, that new mail has been received (), and whether or not the system is locked ( ).

To turn off the Program Banner, press the DISPLAY button again.

For information about selecting data services, see page 61; alternate audio tracks, see page 41; mail messages, see page 47; system lock, see page 54.

You can use the JUMP button to switch or “jump” back and forth between two stations.

To display the last station you selected:

YPress the JUMP button.

Note

You cannot jump to stations you tuned to using the CH+/CH- buttons.

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