Managing the Channel Banks
The TV has four channel banks, where the administrator or installer can store groups of TV channels
PLANNING THE CHANNEL BANKS
Generally, TV channels are grouped into “program pack- ages” with terms that are proposed to the end user. The user then opts for a package. Below is an example of how TV channels may be grouped.
You may plan your package by using a chart like the one after the following page.
Remember, you can “blank” a channel for accommodating
Sometimes, only one or two channel banks may be need- ed. You may leave any unused bank with the channels entered during Auto Program; or, you may delete the chan- nels. However, you may want to leave at least one channel in any unused bank. Then, if someone selects an “unused” bank, that channel will assure them that the TV is func- tional.
Note: Some channels from factory testing may be in the channel banks if you have not yet run Auto Program.
Channel Bank | Program package |
1Basic cable channels
2Extended cable channels
3Extended with premium channels
4Other cable service options (Grouping is provided as an example only.)
ADDING / DELETING CHANNELS
A previously prepared programming chart is helpful.
1.Run auto Program (in the Setup menu). The channels available in your cable/antenna will be entered in the channel banks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Note: Channels previously “blanked” will be cleared; chan- nels entered that are not currently available, will be delet- ed.
2.Select a channel bank with an installer remote -
3.Use the ADD/DEL/BLNK item (also in the Setup menu) to customize your program package. You may delete chan- nels or add some that have not been entered. You can also “Blank” a channel for accomodating an
4.Repeat steps 2, and 3 to program another channel bank.
CHANNEL BANK
BANK 1
Channel bank number display
The BLNK (blank) channel function is “global”
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