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Chapter 3: Watching TV
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
If you want to find all programs that star a certain actor, share a certain director,
have a particular character role, have won a particular award, or were created in a
certain year, you can search By Credits. To search for a program whose title you
know, search by title. Searching by text looks at both credits and titles to find all of
the programs that match your search terms.
While viewing the Guide, press the blue B button on your remote control.
A search list appears, allowing you to
choose a type of search.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight By Credits, By Title, or
By Text, then press the
button on your
remote control.
The search screen you selected appears.
If you chose to search By Credits, the screen allows you to select a type of
credit to search by. Highlight one of the five Credit types (Actor, Director, Role,
Award, or Year), and press the
button on your remote control.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the first letter in the
word you wish to search for, then press the
button.
To erase a letter, highlight the on-screen left arrow and press the
button on
your remote control. To clear the entire entry, highlight the on-screen Clear
button and press the
button.
Continue to select letters from the on-screen keyboard until you have
completed your search term.
As you enter letters, an on-screen list shows you matches for the text you have
entered so far.
To execute the search you can either highlight the on-screen Search button and
press the
button, or you can highlight an item from the on-screen list and
press the
button.
A list of programs related to your search terms appears.
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To see a list of show times for one of the search results, use the arrow buttons
on your remote control to highlight that program, then press the
button.
To see information about one of the search results, use the arrow buttons on
your remote control to highlight that program, then press the INFO button.
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Searching by Category
When you search by category, you narrow down the list of programs by choosing
from program categories and sub-categories.
While viewing the Guide, press the blue B button on your remote control.
A search list appears, allowing you to
choose a type of search.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight By Category, then
press the
button on your remote
control.
The Search By Category screen appears.
Categories that contain sub-categories
have a page icon to the right of the
category name.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight a category, then press
the
button.
If you select a category that contains
sub-categories, the subcategory list
appears. Continue to narrow your search
by selecting from the sub-category list
until there are no more sub-categories.
If you select a category that contains no
sub-categories, the search results appear
displaying the programs in the category
you selected.
To return to a previous category list,
highlight the on-screen Back button and
press the
button.
To see a list of show times for one of the
search results, use the arrow buttons on
your remote control to highlight that
program, then press the
button.
To see information about one of the search results, use the arrow buttons on
your remote control to highlight that program, then press the INFO button.
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Choosing an alternate audio format for a program
Many programs on your DIRECTV Receiver offer several audio formats. For
example, some programs are available in alternative languages. Some are available
in the Dolby Digital format (a high-quality digital audio format available on model
SIR-S310W only).
You can tell if a program offers alternative audio formats by pressing the INFO
button on your remote control while watching a program. If one of these icons
appears in the Channel Banner, an alternative audio format is available:
This icon indicates that one or more alternative languages are available for
the program.
This icon indicates that an Dolby Digital version of the audio for the program
is available (playable on model SIR-S310W only).
To change the audio format for a program you are watching, follow these steps:
While viewing a program, press the AUDIO button on your remote control.
A list of available audio formats for the
program you are watching appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight the audio format you
wish to hear for the program, then press
the
button on your remote control.
The list of audio formats disappears and
the program audio is now played in the
format you selected.
Changing the User setting
Your DIRECTV Receiver allows you to establish groups of preferences for your
family, and for up to four individuals. For each of these users, you can specify the
user name, a unique channel list, and the color and translucency of the on-screen
Guides and Menus. (Detailed instructions for modifying these user-settings are in
Chapter 6.)
To set your DIRECTV Receiver to operate using the settings specified for one of the
users, follow these steps:
While viewing a program, press the WHO
button on your remote control.
The Who list appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the name of the
user whose settings you wish to activate, then press the
button on your
remote control.
The Who list disappears, and the selected user’s settings take effect.
To clear the Who list without changing the current user, press the WHO or
EXIT button on your remote control.
Pay per view programs
Your DIRECTV Receiver gives you access to many pay per view movies, sporting
events, concerts, etc. All you need to order these events is your DIRECTV account,
a land-based telephone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver, and your
remote control.
Identifying pay per view programs
There are several ways to identify pay per view programs.
If you tune to a channel currently showing
a pay per view program which you have
not yet purchased, a message appears
telling you how to order the program.
If you press the INFO button on your remote control to view information about
a program in the Guide or about a program you are currently tuned to, you will
see the pay per view icon in the Channel Banner for that program.
Pay per view icon
Ordering pay per view programs
To order a pay per view program:
Locate and highlight the program you wish to purchase in the Guide.
You can purchase current programs (as long as the program is less than half
over) or future programs.
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Press the INFO button on your remote control.
The Program Details screen appears,
with the list of available actions for
that program.
Use the arrow keys on your remote
control to highlight the Buy item from the
list, then press the
button on your
remote control.
A confirmation screen appears in which
you can confirm or cancel your purchase.
Pay per view purchases are billed with
your regular monthly statement for
DIRECTV® programming.
Use the arrow keys to highlight this
item, then press the
button.
Note: You can set spending limits for pay per view purchases using your
DIRECTV Receiver’s Menu system. See Chapter 5 for details.
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
Your DIRECTV Receiver allows you to review your past pay per view purchases, to
view a list of upcoming pay per view purchases, and to cancel upcoming pay per
view purchases.
Viewing your Past Purchase list
To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased and watched, follow
these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Purchases menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Purchases menu appears.
The Past Purchases menu item
is highlighted.
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Press the
button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay per
view purchases.
The Past Purchases screen appears.
To see details for the listed
purchases, use the arrow buttons on
your remote control to highlight a
purchase, then press the
button
on your remote control.
A screen displaying program details
for the selected purchase appears.
To return to the Past Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your
remote control.
Note: The Past Purchases screen only displays pay per view programs which you
purchased and watched. Pay per view programs that you purchased but did not
watch appear on the Future Purchases screen.
Viewing your Future Purchase list
To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased but have not yet
watched, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Purchases menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Purchases menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Future Purchases menu item, then
press the
button on your
remote control.
The Future Purchases screen appears.
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To see details for any of the purchases in the list, use the arrow buttons on
your remote control to highlight that purchase, then press the
button on
your remote control.
A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears.
To return to the Future Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your
remote control.
The Future Purchases screen displays both purchases you have made for programs
that have not yet aired, and purchases for past programs which you never watched.
Purchases which you have made that have not yet aired can be canceled following
the instructions below.
Canceling a pay per view purchase
To cancel the purchase of a pay per view program that you purchased but have not
yet watched, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Purchases menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Purchases menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the
Future Purchases menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Future Purchases screen appears.
To cancel a purchase, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to
highlight the program purchase you wish to cancel, then press the
button
on your remote control.
A screen displaying program details
for the selected purchase appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen
Cancel Purchase button, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Program Detail screen
disappears. The Future Purchase
screen appears; the purchase you
canceled is now listed as canceled.
Note: Past programs which you
purchased but never watched cannot be
canceled.
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Chapter 4: Program reminders and
recording timers
This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV Receiver to set timers that can
remind you when a program is about to begin, and (on model SIR-S75 only) record
a program for you on your VCR. The sections of this chapter include:
•
Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S310W only)
•
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
•
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S310W only)
DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W can use the supplied VCR control cable to
automatically program your VCR to record programs for you. (Instructions on
setting recording timers appear later in this chapter).
Before your DIRECTV Receiver can program your VCR, you must have correctly
connected and aligned the VCR control cable (see Connecting the VCR control
cable in Chapter 2), and you must tell your DIRECTV Receiver what kind of VCR
you have. Here’s how:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Installation menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the VCR Setup
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The VCR Setup screen appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
manufacturer of your VCR from the
list on the left side of the screen.
If the VCR type list on the right side
of the screen contains more than
one type, highlight a type from
this list.
Some manufacturers distribute more than one type of VCR. Try them in order
until you find the one that passes the test below.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Test
button from the left side of the screen, then press the
button.
A screen appears displaying
instructions for testing the VCR
setup. Follow the on-screen
instructions to see if the VCR
manufacturer and Type settings you
selected work for your VCR.
During the test, the DIRECTV Receiver will attempt to program the VCR to
record for a short time. When the on-screen instructions tell you to do so,
check the tape to see if your VCR was able to record the test. If so, your VCR
setup is complete. If not, go through the steps in this process again, this time
selecting the next VCR Type from the list.
Once you have set up the VCR control, you are ready to use the VCR control to
record programs for you. The rest of this chapter describes how to schedule and
modify timers that allow you to record programs and set program reminders.
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Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing:
•
You can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin.
•
You can schedule a timer that will automatically record a program on your VCR
(on model SIR-S310W only).
To set your DIRECTV Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin, or
(on model SIR-S310W) to record a program for you on your VCR, follow these
steps:
Press the GUIDE button on your remote.
The Guide appears.
Note: Timers are not available in the Logo Guide. If you are viewing the Logo
Guide, use the red R button on your remote control, and select Grid Guide.
You can only set timers for future programs (not for programs that are currently
under way).
Highlight the program you wish to record or be reminded about, and press the
button.
Pressing the
button once sets a program reminder. Pressing it again will
either remove the program reminder (on model SIR-S300W), or will set the
program to be recorded on your VCR (on model SIR-S310W).
A clock icon is added to the
program listing in the Guide when
a program reminder is scheduled
for a program.
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A videotape icon replaces the clock
icon when a recording timer has
been scheduled for a program.
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Once you have set a program reminder,
when the program is about to begin, the
DIRECTV Receiver will display a message
on your screen reminding you about the
program.
To use the program recording feature, you must have correctly connected and
positioned the VCR control cable. You must also set up the DIRECTV Receiver
to communicate with your VCR (for instructions, see the first section of
this chapter).
Make sure there is a tape in your VCR and that the VCR is turned off before
the start time of any programs you have set to be recorded.
Reviewing and modifying reminders and
recording timers
The Timers item in the SETUP menu provides access to screens with which you can
review, modify, or create new program reminders. On model SIR-S310W you can
also review, modify, or create new program recording timers.
The same screens allow you to accomplish all of these tasks. Here’s how:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Timers menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Timers screen appears.
If you have previously scheduled
program reminders or recording
timers, they are listed here.
To review your previously scheduled
program reminders and recording
timers, look through this list.
To modify or check the details for any previously scheduled timers, use the
arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight that timer from the list, then
press the
button.
To schedule a new program reminder or recording timer, highlight a blank line
from the list, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Edit Timer screen appears for
the timer you selected.
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Use the left- and right-arrow
buttons on your remote control to
highlight the option you wish to
change.
•
For new timers or for timers you previously scheduled using the Timers
screen in the SETUP menu, you can modify the channel number, the start
time and date, the end time and date, the frequency, and (on model SIRS310W) the mode for the timer (whether it is a program reminder or a
recording timer).
•
For timers that you scheduled using the on-screen Guide, you can only
change the mode setting.
•
Once you have highlighted the option you wish to modify, use the up- or
down-arrow buttons on your remote control to edit the option setting. Use
the left- and right-arrow buttons to highlight different options.
•
To delete the selected timer, use the right-arrow button on your remote
control to highlight the on-screen Clear button, then press the
button on
your remote control.
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When you have finished reviewing or modifying the timer, use the right-arrow
button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then
press the
button on your remote control.
The Edit Timer screen disappears, and you return to the Timers screen.
To return to the SETUP menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to
highlight the on-screen Done button, then press the
button on your remote
control.
To exit the Menu system and return to TV viewing, press the EXIT button on
your remote control.
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Chapter 5: User profiles
This chapter tells you how to modify and select user profiles. Its contents include:
•
User profiles basics
•
Editing user profile names
•
Editing channel lists
•
Setting ratings limits
•
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
•
Setting a pay per view spending limit
•
Setting the screen color and translucency
•
Setting the current user profile
•
Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System
User profile basics
If your DIRECTV Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in your
household, you should consider setting up user profiles for each user.
The Profiles section of the Menu system allows you to:
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Set ratings limits for the DIRECTV Receiver (applies to all users).
•
Set pay per view spending limits for the DIRECTV Receiver (applies to all users).
•
Edit channel lists for the DIRECTV System, and customized lists for
individual users.
•
Change the color and translucency of the Menu and Guide screens for each
user profile.
•
Set which user profile is currently active.
•
Lock and unlock the system (controlling when the ratings limits, spending
limits, and channel restrictions are active).
There are six user profiles you can choose:
FAMILY:
The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your
DIRECTV Receiver. The ratings limits, channel restrictions, and
pay per view spending restrictions you set in the FAMILY
profile apply to all of the user profiles.
USER 1 - USER 4:
These four user profiles allow individuals in your household to
create custom channel lists and custom screen appearances for
their own use. These profiles can be renamed to identify them
with members of your household. Ratings, spending, and
channel restrictions set in the FAMILY profile still apply when
one of these four user profiles is the active profile and the
system is locked.
ALL CHANNELS:
The ALL CHANNELS profile is the default user profile.
The ALL CHANNELS profile cannot be edited.
When the current user profile is ALL CHANNELS and the
system is locked, the ratings, spending, and channel
restrictions set in the FAMILY profile still apply.
Once you have modified the channel lists in the other user
profiles, you can use the Program Guide in the All CHANNELS
profile to see a list of all channels available on your
DIRECTV System (both viewable and blocked channels).
Editing user profile names
The four profiles named User 1 - 4 can be renamed for members of your household.
The FAMILY and ALL CHANNELS profiles cannot be renamed. You can change the
names of User 1 - 4 profiles to anything you wish, using up to eight letters and
numbers.
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the profile
you wish to rename, then press
the
button.
The menu for that user profile
appears. The Edit User Name item is
highlighted.
Press the
button to start editing
the user name for that profile.
The Edit User Name screen appears.
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Type a new name for the user profile
as described below:
•
To type each letter or number in
the new name, use the arrow
buttons on your remote control to
highlight a key on the on-screen
keyboard, then press the
button on your remote control.
Repeat this until you have typed
the entire name.
•
If you need to erase a letter or two, highlight the on-screen left arrow (near
the top-right corner of the keyboard), then press the
button.
•
To erase the entire name, highlight the on-screen Clear key, then press
the
button.
When you have finished typing the user profile name, highlight the on-screen
Back button, then press the
button on your remote control.
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Editing channel lists
You can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that
you never watch from your channel list. Editing a channel list for a user profile has
two effects :
•
When that user profile is the active profile, it sets which channels are skipped as
you change channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control.
•
When that user profile is the active profile, it determines which channels appear
and do not appear in the Program Guide.
It is possible to tune to a channel directly by pressing the 0-9 buttons on your
remote control even when that channel is removed from the channel list for
that profile.
The FAMILY profile is the master profile — channel restrictions set in the FAMILY
profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System (when the system is locked), regardless
of which user profile is active. Channels that are removed from the channel list in
the FAMILY profile are “blocked” for all profiles — that is, these channels cannot be
viewed even when tuned directly using the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote control.
Here are the steps for editing a channel list:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
PROFILES menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile
containing the channel list you wish to edit (FAMILY, or USER 1- 4), then press
the
button.
The menu for that user profile
appears. The Edit Channel List item
is highlighted.
Editing the FAMILY channel list
changes channel access for all
profiles. The ALL CHANNELS profile
cannot be edited.
Press the
button to start editing
the channel list.
The Edit Channel List screen appears.
Edit the list using the controls as described below.
Channels that are removed from the channel list do not appear in the Program
Guide, and they are skipped when changing channels using the CH+ and CHbuttons.
Channels included in the channel
list. To remove a channel from
the list, highlight it, then press
on your remote control.
Channels not included in the
channel list. To add a channel to the
channel list, highlight it here, then
press
on your remote control.
When you have finished
editing the channel list,
highlight Back, then
press the
button on
your remote control.
Cancel returns you to
the previous screen
without changing the
channel list.
Move all channels into the View list or Block list.
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When you have finished editing the list, highlight the on-screen Back button,
then press the
button on your remote control.
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Setting ratings limits
To control the ratings of the programs your family can watch, set ratings limits in the
FAMILY profile. Ratings limits set in the FAMILY profile apply to the entire DIRECTV
System no matter which user profile is active (as long as the system is locked).
There are various systems used to rate TV programs. Your DIRECTV Receiver allows
you to set limits for the following kinds of ratings:
• TV program ratings for the Entire Audience.
• TV program ratings specifically for Children.
• TV program ratings for unrated programs (TV rating of none).
• Movie ratings based on the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
ratings.
If you have younger TV viewers in your home, you should set the maximum rating
for each of these program-types to ensure the most effective ratings control.
Rating limit for the entire audience
To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the entire audience, follow
these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
PROFILES menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears.
The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
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Press the
button on your remote control to display the FAMILY
profile menu.
The FAMILY profile menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the Rating
Limit menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Rating Limit menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the TV
menu item, then press the
button
on your remote control.
The TV menu appears. Entire
Audience is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote
control to display the Entire Audience
rating screen.
The Entire Audience rating
screen appears.
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Use the arrow and
buttons on
your remote control to select the
ratings, or the specific types of
content you wish to block your family
from viewing. Programs containing
blocked content or that are rated at
or above the level you select will be
blocked when your system is locked.
(See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.)
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Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire
Audience rating screen:
TV-G:
TV-PG:
TV-14:
TV-MA:
D:
L:
S:
V:
General audience. Although not specifically designed for children,
most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.
Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for
younger children.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain material
parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
Mature audience only. This program is specifically designed to be
viewed by adults, and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under 17
years of age.
Suggestive dialog.
Coarse language.
Intense sexual situations.
Violence.
To unblock all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen Allow All
button. To Block all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen
Block All button.
When you have finished setting the ratings on the Entire Audience screen,
select the on-screen Back button.
You return to the TV menu.
Rating limit for children
To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for children, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote control to display the FAMILY
profile menu.
The FAMILY profile menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Rating Limit menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the TV menu item,
then press the
button on your remote control.
The TV menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Children menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Children rating screen appears.
Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children
rating screen:
TV-Y:
All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for
all children.
TV-Y7:
Directed to older children. This program is designed to be viewed by
children age 7 and above.
TV-Y7-FV: Similar to TV-Y7, but may include strong fantasy violence (such as
fighting by animated characters).
Use the arrow and
buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you
wish to block your family from viewing. Programs that are rated at or above
the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked. (See Locking
and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.)
To unblock all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen Allow All
button. To block all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen
Block All button.
When you have finished setting the ratings on the Children screen, select the
on-screen Back button.
You return to the TV menu.
Rating limit for unrated programs
To set whether unrated TV programs are viewable (those with blank ratings, or
ratings of None or N/A), follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
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Press the
button on your remote control to display the FAMILY
profile menu.
The FAMILY profile menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Rating Limit menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the TV menu item,
then press the
button on your remote control.
The TV menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the TV Rating of
None menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The TV Rating of None rating
screen appears.
Use the arrow and
buttons on your remote control to select Allowed or
Blocked. If you select Blocked, unrated programs will be blocked when your
system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this
chapter.)
When you have finished the settings on the TV Rating of None screen, select
the on-screen Back button.
You return to the TV menu.
Rating limit for movies
To set the maximum viewable rating for movies, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote control to display the FAMILY
profile menu.
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The FAMILY profile menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote control to display the Movies screen.
The Movies screen appears.
Use the arrow and
buttons on
your remote control to select the
ratings you wish to block your family
from viewing. Programs that are
rated at or above the level you select
will be blocked when your system is
locked. (See Locking and unlocking
your DIRECTV System later in
this chapter.)
To unblock all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen Allow All
button. To block all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen
Block All button.
When you have finished setting the ratings on the Movies screen, select the
on-screen Back button.
You return to the Rating Limit menu.
Here are descriptions of the ratings used on the Movies rating screen:
G:
PG:
PG-13:
R:
NC-17:
X:
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General Audiences. This rating is generally suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested. Indicates that some parents may find
material in this film unsuitable for children.
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Movies with this rating should be
investigated by parents before they let children under 13 years of
age view the film.
Restricted. Some material not suitable for children 17 years of age
or younger. Parents are strongly urged to investigate this film before
allowing children to view it with them.
This film contains material that is intended to be viewed by
adults only.
This film contains explicit sexual material, and is intended to be
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Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV Receiver,
use the Pay Per View option in the FAMILY profile menu. The Pay Per View
Allow/Block setting in the FAMILY profile applies any time the system is locked,
regardless of which user profile is active. Here’s how to set your DIRECTV Receiver
to allow or block pay per view purchases:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote control to display the FAMILY
profile menu.
The FAMILY profile menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Pay Per View
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
A list appears, from which you
can choose to Allow or Block
pay per view purchases.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Allow or Block,
then press the
button on your remote control.
The list disappears, and the Pay Per View menu item indicates your choice.
To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your
remote control.
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Setting a pay per view spending limit
To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the
Spending Limit option in the FAMILY profile menu. Spending limits set in the
FAMILY profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile
is active. Here’s how to set a spending limit:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote control to display the FAMILY
profile menu.
The FAMILY profile menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Spending Limit
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Spending Limit screen
appears.
Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your
remote control to enter the
maximum price allowed for a
pay per view program.
For example, to block the
purchase of programs that cost
more than twenty dollars each,
you would press 0, 2, 0.
As you press the number buttons the highlight moves to the next digit.
When you have entered the spending limit, use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the on-screen Done button, then press the
button on your remote control.
Your spending limit will now be in effect when the system is locked. (See
Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.)
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Setting the screen color and translucency
For each of the profiles, you can set a screen color and translucency level that will
be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There are four color choices named
after the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall (amber), Winter (violet).
Screen colors can be set for the FAMILY profile and the four USER profiles. You can
also choose from four levels of translucency: Light, Medium, Dark, and Opaque (no
translucency). Translucency can be set for the FAMILY profile and the four USER
profiles. Here’s how to set these screen display options:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile you wish
to modify, then press the
button on your remote control.
The menu for the profile you selected appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Screen Color menu item, then
press the
button on your
remote control.
A list appears, showing you the
screen color options.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight a
color option, then press the
button on your remote control.
When you select a color, the screen color list disappears, and your color choice
is set for that profile.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Translucency menu item, then
press the
button on your
remote control.
A list appears, showing you the
translucency options.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Light, Medium,
Dark, or Opaque. Then press the
button on your remote control.
When you select a translucency option, the list disappears, and your
translucency selection is set for that profile.
To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your
remote control.
Setting the current user profile
To set the current user profile (making that profile’s channel list, screen color and
screen translucency settings active) follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set User menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The user profile list appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
profile you wish to make active,
then press the
button on
your remote control.
When you select a user profile,
the list disappears, and the
profile you selected becomes the
current user profile.
To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your
remote control.
Note: the user profile can also be changed by pressing the WHO button on your
remote control while you are watching TV.
Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System
If you have established ratings limits, spending limits, or restricted channel lists for
your DIRECTV System, you need to lock the system to make those settings take
effect. To go back and change any of those settings, you will then need to unlock
the system to gain access to the controls for those settings.
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Locking the system involves entering a four-digit password. You will need to
remember this password to unlock the system in the future. Write down the
password and keep it in a safe place. If you should ever forget your password, call
DIRECTV or your service provider for assistance.
To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The PROFILES menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Lock System or
Unlock System menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
When the system is unlocked, the Lock System menu item is displayed.
Selecting the Lock System menu item displays a screen where you can lock
the system.
When the system is locked, the Unlock System menu item is displayed.
Selecting the Unlock System menu item displays a screen where you can unlock
the system.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the first digit in
the password.
Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote control to enter a four-digit password.
Then highlight the on-screen Done button and press the
button.
As you enter each number the highlight advances to the next digit.
If you are locking the system, you will see a second screen asking you to
confirm your password (to make sure you entered it correctly).
When you have finished locking or unlocking the system, the Lock
System/Unlock System screen disappears, and the PROFILES menu is displayed.
To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your
remote control.
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upgrades, and extras
This chapter tells you how to use the DIRECTV menu system to control the way
your DIRECTV Receiver operates. Its contents include:
•
Reading your mail
•
Setting system preferences
•
Reviewing and controlling caller ID
•
Setting the Local Time options
•
Installing a new Access Card
•
Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your
DIRECTV Receiver
•
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
•
Viewing fun system extras
Reading your mail
The MAILBOX menu item allows you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or
your service provider. Here’s how:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the MAILBOX menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The MAILBOX screen appears,
displaying all of the mail you
have received (both read and
unread).
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To read one of the pieces of mail, use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight that piece of mail in your mailbox, then press the
button.
The selected mail
message appears.
To delete the mail message
(permanently removing it from
your MAILBOX), highlight the
on-screen Delete button and
press the
button on your
remote control.
To leave the message in your MAILBOX and return to the MAILBOX screen,
highlight the on-screen Back button and press the
button on your
remote control.
The mail message disappears, and the MAILBOX screen appears.
To exit the MAILBOX and clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT
button on your remote control.
Setting system preferences
The Setup menu in your DIRECTV Receiver’s Menu system allows you to control
many of the functions of the DIRECTV Receiver. The first set of items you can
control are system preferences. Specifically, these preferences you can set include:
•
The language for the on-screen menu system.
•
The screen format to use for widescreen program broadcasts.
•
The default screen color for Menu and Guide screens.
•
The default translucency for Menu and Guide screens.
•
A pair of audio settings (language, and PCM or Dolby Digital for digital audio
broadcasts — model SIR-S310W only)
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
To choose a language for the Menu and Guide screens, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears. The Preferences item is highlighted.
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Press the
button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu.
The Preferences menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Default
Language menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
A list of languages you can use for
Guide and Menu screens appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
language you wish to use to display
Menu and Guide screens, then press
the
button on your remote
control.
When you select a language, the list
of language disappears. Your selection is indicated in the Default Language
item on the Preferences menu.
To exit the Menu system, press the EXIT button on your remote control.
Setting the screen format for widescreen broadcasts
Some programs are broadcast in a special cinema-style widescreen format known as
“16:9” (indicating the ratio or the screen’s width to its height). Normal TV screen
format is the 4:3 format. The Screen Format preference setting tells your DIRECTV
Receiver how to display programs that are broadcast in the 16:9 widescreen format.
(This preference setting has no effect on normal 4:3 program broadcasts.
To set the Screen Format preference, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Preferences
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Preferences menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Format
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
A list of screen formats appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
format you wish to use to view
widescreen programs, then press the
button on your remote control.
When you select a format, the list of
formats disappears. Your selection is
indicated in the Screen Format line
on the Preferences menu.
If you have a 16:9 widescreen format TV you should select the 16:9 format.
Widescreen programs will fit on your TV.
If you have a standard format TV screen, you can choose the 4:3 option — it
will fill the entire screen with the widescreen program, but will crop the sides of
the program video to fit it on your TV screen. Or you can choose the 16:9 — it
will display the entire program video on your TV screen, but will display black
bars above and below the program to adjust the widescreen video image to
your 4:3 format TV screen. The choice is a matter of preference.
Setting the default screen color and translucency
The Screen Color menu item in the Preferences menu allows you to set a default
screen color that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There are four
color choices named for the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall
(amber), Winter (violet). Screen colors can also be set for the FAMILY profile and the
four USER profiles; those choices will override the default screen color selection you
set here when those profiles are active.
The Translucency menu item in the Preferences menu allows you to set a default
translucency level that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens
(controlling how much TV program content you can view through the on-screen
Menu and Guide screens). You can choose from four levels of translucency: Light,
Medium, Dark, and Opaque (no translucency). Translucency can also be set for the
FAMILY profile and the four USER profiles; those choices will override the default
translucency selection you set here when those profiles are active.
To set a default screen color and translucency, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears. The Preferences item is highlighted.
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Press the
button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu.
The Preferences menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Screen Color menu item, then press
the
button on your remote
control.
A list appears, showing you the
screen color options.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight a color
option, then press the
button on
your remote control.
When you select a color, the screen
color list disappears, and your color
choice is indicated on the Screen
Color menu item.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Translucency
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
A list appears, showing you the
translucency options.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight Light,
Medium, Dark, or Opaque. Then
press the
button on your
remote control.
When you select a translucency option, the Translucency list disappears, and
your choice is indicated on the Translucency menu item.
Setting the default audio preference
Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices.
This preference setting tells your DIRECTV Receiver which language to use for
digital audio broadcasts offering a choice of formats.
To set the Default Audio preference, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears. The
Preferences item is highlighted.
Press the
button on your remote
control to display the Preferences
menu.
The Preferences menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Audio menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Audio menu appears.
The Default Audio menu item
is highlighted.
Press the
button on your
remote control to display the
list of available languages.
A list of languages appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the language you
wish to use for digital audio broadcasts, then press the
button on your
remote control.
When you select a language, the Language list disappears. Your selection is
indicated in the Default Audio line on the Audio menu.
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Setting the Digital out audio format (model SIR-S310W only)
If you are using the optical digital audio out port to connect your model SIR-S310W
DIRECTV Receiver to a digital audio receiver, you should use this preference setting
to tell your DIRECTV Receiver whether your audio receiver processes PCM digital
audio signals or Dolby Digital audio signal. See the manual for your audio receiver if
you are not sure.
To set the Digital Out preference, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Preferences
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Preferences menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Audio menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Audio menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Digital Out
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
A list appears from which you
can choose Dolby Digital or PCM
audio formats.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
format supported by your audio
receiver, then press the
button on
your remote control.
When you select a format the Digital Out list disappears. Your selection is
indicated in the Digital Out line on the Audio menu .
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Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
The Caller ID item in the SETUP menu allows you to view a list of calls that you
have received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver. It also
allows you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or off. The Caller ID
feature only works if you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your local
telephone service.
Turning the Caller ID feature on or off
To control whether your DIRECTV Receiver captures caller ID information, follow
these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Caller ID menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Caller ID menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Display Caller IDs menu item, then
press the
button on your
remote control.
A list appears, allowing you to select whether you would like the Caller ID
feature to be On or Off.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight On or Off from the
list, then press the
button on your remote control.
The list disappears, and the Display Caller IDs menu item on the Caller ID
menu reflects your choice.
Note: Caller ID messages for incoming calls that occur while you are taping a
program will be recorded on your tape. You might want to turn Caller ID off while
you are recording a program.
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Identifying callers
With Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to your
DIRECTV Receiver, a message appears on your TV screen telling you the number of
the caller.
To clear the message from your
screen, press the
button on your
remote control.
To set your DIRECTV Receiver not to
display caller ID messages, use the arrow
buttons on your remote control to
highlight the on-screen Disable button,
then press the
button.
Reviewing your Caller ID list
To see a list of calls you have received, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Caller ID menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Caller ID menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
Review Caller IDs menu item,
then press the
button on your
remote control.
The Review Caller IDs screen
appears. The calls on the list are
sorted in numerical order.
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To see details about any of the listed calls, use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the call from the list, then press the
button on
your remote control.
A screen appears displaying the total
number of calls received from that
phone number and the times and
dates for the three most recent calls.
To delete a Caller ID record, use the
arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight the on-screen
Delete button, then press the
button on your remote control.
To return to the Review Caller IDs list, use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the
button on
your remote control.
Setting the Local Time options
The Local Time setting (in the Installation section of the Setup menu) allows you to
control whether to allow your service provider to automatically control two
time settings:
•
the time zone your DIRECTV Receiver uses, and
•
whether your DIRECTV Receiver observes Daylight Savings Time.
If you turn the Local Time Setting on, you can choose a time zone and decide
whether or not to observe Daylight Savings Time. With the Local Time setting off,
your service provider automatically controls these settings for you.
Follow these steps to turn the Local Time Setting on or off, and (if you turn it on) to
set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time observance.
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Installation menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the Local
Time menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Local Time menu appears.
To change the Local Time Setting,
highlight it using the arrow buttons
on your remote control, then press
the
button.
A list appears from which you can
indicate whether you want the local
time setting on (you set the time
zone and daylight savings time
observance), or off (your program
provider controls the time settings).
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight On or
Off, then press the
button.
The list disappears, and the Local Time Setting menu item reflects your choice.
If you chose to turn the Local Time Setting off, the Time Zone and Daylight
Savings Time options are controlled by your program provider; these menu
items become unavailable.
If you chose to turn the Local Time Setting on, continue with the following
steps to set your time zone and whether you wish to observe daylight
savings time.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Time Zone menu
item, then press the
button.
A list appears from which you can
choose your local time zone.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight your
time zone, then press the
button.
The list disappears, and the Time
Zone menu item reflects your choice.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the DST
Observation menu item, then press the
button.
A list appears from which you can
choose to turn Daylight Savings Time
observance on or off.
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remote control to highlight On or
Off, then press the
button.
The list disappears, and the Status line indicates either DST in effect or
Standard time in effect.
Installing a new Access Card
From time to time, your DIRECTV service provider may send you a new,
replacement Access Card. When you receive a new card, follow these steps to
continue your DIRECTV® service without interruption:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
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Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Installation menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
New Access Card menu item, then
press the
button on your remote
control.
The New Access Card screen
appears.
To begin the process of replacing
your Access Card, use the arrow
buttons on your remote control to
highlight the on-screen OK button,
then press the
button on your
remote control.
On-screen instructions walk you through the process of replacing your old
Access Card with the new one. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.
Viewing important information and a list of features
supported by your DIRECTV Receiver
The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV
Receiver, as well as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV Receiver.
To view this information, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
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The System menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
System Information menu item,
then press the
button on your
remote control.
The System Information screen
appears. (Information for model
SIR-S310W shown.)
When you have finished reading the information screen, use the arrow buttons
on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the
button on your remote control.
The System menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System Features
menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The System Features screen appears.
When you have finished reading the
screen, you can exit the Menu
system by pressing the EXIT button
on your remote control, or (with the
on-screen Back button highlighted)
press the
button to return to the
System menu.
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Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about
the current software running on your DIRECTV Receiver, and a history of when
previous upgrades have been automatically downloaded to your receiver.
To View this information, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The SETUP menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System menu
item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The System menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System
Upgrades menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The System Upgrades menu appears.
To view information about the
current software version, use the
arrow buttons on your remote
control to highlight the Upgrade
Information menu item, then press
the
button on your remote
control. To view a list of when past
upgrades occurred, highlight the
Past Upgrades menu item, then press
the
button on your remote control.
The screen you selected appears:
The Upgrade Information screen
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The Past Upgrades screen
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras
When you have finished reading the Upgrade Information or Past Upgrades
screen, you can exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your
remote control, or return to the System menu by using the arrow keys to
highlight on-screen Back button, then press the
button.
Viewing fun system extras
The Extras menu contains a useful calendar, a fun biorhythm charting tool, and
games you can play.
To view the system extras on your DIRECTV Receiver, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight the
EXTRAS menu item, then press the
button on your remote control.
The Extras menu appears.
Use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to highlight your
choice of the Calendar, the
Biorhythm, or the games, then press
the
button on your remote
control.
The Extras feature you selected
appears.
The Calendar lets you move forward and back month-by-month, or
year-by-year.
The biorhythm chart lets you enter your birthday and a date to chart. The
results show whether you are having a good day or bad day for your
emotional, physical, intellectual, and inspirational biorhythm.
Select one of the games for a fun and challenging diversion.
When you are ready to return to watching TV, press the EXIT button on your
remote control. Or press the BACK button on your remote control to return to
the Menu system.
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Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to
operate your TV, VCR, or other A/V equipment. Chapter sections include:
•
Programming the remote control
•
Operating a device with your programmed remote control
•
Code lists
Programming the remote control
Your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control can be programmed to operate your TV,
VCR, DVD player and other A/V equipment. There are two ways to program your
remote control:
•
Manual method: Using this method, you use the code lists provided in this
chapter to enter the code for your band of TV, VCR, etc. Try this method first;
it tends to be faster.
•
Scanning method: Using this method, you use your remote control to go
through the possible codes sets one at a time until you find one that works for
your device. Try this method if there is no code listed for your brand of device,
or if the listed codes do not work.
Manual method
To use the manual method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control,
follow these steps:
1 Turn on the device you want to control.
Aim the DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control at the device.
Simultaneously press the SET button and the device button for the device you
want to program your remote control to operate, (the TV button, for example).
The device button lights up.
Enter the three-digit code for your device (see the code lists on the following
pages).
If the entered code is correct, the device will turn off.
Press the device button again.
The button should blink twice and then turn off.
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Repeat the procedure for other devices you wish to operate with your
DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control.
The SET button
The device buttons
Scanning method
To use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control,
follow these steps:
1 Turn on the device you want to control.
Aim the remote control at the device.
Simultaneously press the SET button and the device button for the device you
want to program your remote control to operate, (the TV button, for example).
The device button lights up.
Repeatedly press the CH+ or CH- button to scan through the device codes.
The device button will blink each time you press the CH+ or CH- button.
When the device turns off, stop pressing the CH+ or CH- buttons.
Press the device button again.
The button blinks twice and then turns off.
Repeat the procedure for other devices you wish to operate with your
DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control.
Operating a device with your programmed
remote control
To operate a device using your programmed remote control, you must first press the
corresponding device button (TV, VCR, DVD, AUX, or DIRECTV). Then use the
remote control to operate that device. The remote control will continue to operate
that device until you press another device button.
Each time you want to switch to a different device with your remote control, you
start by pressing a device button.
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Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
Code lists
Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s
remote control to operate your other A/V devices. For brands with multiple codes
listed, try the codes in order until you find one that works for your device.
TV (continued)
TV
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Brand names
Code numbers
Brand names
Code numbers
ADMIRAL
072 081 160 161
FISHER
007 057
A MARK
112 143
FUJITSU
198
AKAI
070 146
FUNAL
028 043
AMSTRAD
052
FUTURETECH
043
ANAM
043 054 056 080
112
GE
AOC
070 004 058 112
AUDIOVOX
076 120
160 165 161 070
008 009 034 056
073 074 130 155
167
BLAUPUNKT
088
CAIRN
206
CANDLE
070 002 003 004
CAPEHART
058
CCE
001 004 024
CETRONIC
043
CITIZEN
070 002 003 004
043 101 103 143
INFINITY
164
CLASSIC
043
JBL
164
CONCERTO
004
PENNY
CONTEC
043 050 051
070 004 008 009
030 065 101 160
024 143 156
004 145
GOLDSTAR / LG
004 106 110 112
119 127 143 193
GRADIENTE
004 038 106
HALL MARK
004
HITACHI
011 004 009 010
012 023 075 143
007 072 158
CORONADO
143
CRAIG
043 054 191
JENSEN
013
CROWN
043 143
JVC
038 001 083 034
199
CURTIS MATHES
070 101 143 004
CXC
043
DAEWOO
076 103 004 016
043 114 120 127
143 128 136 192
044
KEC
043
KENWOOD
070 001
KLOSS
002 059
KMC
143
KTV
043 143 154 070
DAYTRON
004 143
LODGENET
072
DYNASTY
043
LOGIK
072
DYNATECH
062
LAUXMAN
004
ELECTROHOME
024 076 120 143
LXI
EMERSON
004
047
076
153
096
007 015 052 081
160
MAGNAVOX
164 059 070 003
004 060 061 063
064 022 094 127
160
005
048
120
154
191
028
050
143
155
043
051
151
070
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
TV (continued)
TV (continued)
Brand names
Code numbers
Brand names
MARANTZ
070 164
SAMPO
207 070 004 058
MATSUI
164
SAMSUNG
MEMOREX
004 007 072
210 101 004 050
089 105 160 127
143 133 000
SANYO
007 020 053 057
082
SCOTT
004 028 043 048
143
SEARS
015 030 028 094
004 007 057 082
143 160 167
METZ
088
MGA
024 070 004 024
028 042
MINERVA
088
MITSUBISHI
024 004 040 042
028 146
Code numbers
MTC
070 004 062 101
NAD
015 025
SELECO
200
NEC
070 040 016 056
024 130 134 019
004
SHARP
081 004 014 019
022 028 143
NIKEI
043
SIEMENS
088
ONKING
043
SIGNATURE
072
ONWA
043
SONY
001 085 126 166
079
OPTONICA
019 081
SOUNDESIGN
028 003 004 043
ORION
201 202 203 204
205
SPECTRICON
112
SSS
004 043
PANASONIC
034 080 056 164
PHILCO
164 070 003 059
060 064 004 056
063 024
PHILIPS
164 093 038 005
059 127 070 003
004
SUPRE MACY
002
SYLVANIA
070 003 059 060
063 064 127 160
164 044
SYMPHONICS
194 052
TANDY
081
025 070 004 018
023 190
TATUNG
056 062
TECHNICS
034 080
PORTLAND
004 143 065
TECHWOOD
004
PROSCAN
160 161 167 145
065
TEKNIKA
PROTON
004 058 112 143
171 173
002 003 004 024
028 043 072 101
143
TELERENT
072
QUASAR
034 056 080 164
TERA
173
RADIO SHACK
004 019 043 127
143
TMK
004
TOSHIBA
160 161 145
167156 165 065
070 004 023 024
056 074 152
015 030 007 040
062 101
UNIVERSAL
008 009
VIDEO CONCEPTS
146
REALISTIC
007 019 043 047
VIDTECH
004
RUNCO
072 130
PIONEER
RCA
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Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
TV (continued)
VCR (continued)
Brand names
Code numbers
Brand names
Code numbers
WARDS
004
009
063
164
GE
031 072 144 147
063 151 107 109
156 126
WESTING HOUSE
076 120
YAMAHA
070 004
YORK
019 064 008
028 060 061
072 074 143
165
GO VIDEO
040 132 136
GOLDSTAR / LG
101 123 012 001
114
004
HARMAN KARDON
012 045
YUPITERU
043
HITACHI
ZENITH
072 073 095 103
001 026 034 063
137 150 156
ZONDA
112
VCR
105
Brand names
Code numbers
AIWA
034
AKAI
016 043 046 124
125 142 146
AMPRO
072
ANAM
031
AUDIO DYNAMICS
012 023 039 043
BROOKSONIC
035 037 044 129
152
CANON
028 031
CAPEHART
108
CRAIG
003 040 135
CURTIS MATHES
031 041 156
DEAWOO
117 119 005 116
007 010 065 108
110 112
DAYTRON
108
DIMENSIA
156
DBX
012 023 039 043
DYNATECH
034 053
ELECTROHOME
059
EMERSON
006
027
046
138
044
029
034
101
017
152
035 025
036 037
129 131
031
153 157
HUGHES
001
INSTANTREPLAY
031
JCL
031
PENNY
012 001 040 101
156 066
JENSEN
043
JVC
048 050 043 130
060 012 031 150
055 158
KENWOOD
014 034 047 048
023
LLOYD
034
LXI
034 003 009 017
MAGIN
040
MAGNAVOX
067 031 034 041
068 154 160 064
MARANTZ
067 069 031 067
012 023
MARTA
101
MATSUI
027 030
MEI
031
MEMOREX
102 101 003 010
014 031 034 053
072 139 134
MGA
045 046 059
MINOLTA
001 156
MITSUBISHI
059 061 046 051
142 001 045 162
MTC
034 040
024 034
FISHER
003 008 009 010
MULTITECH
FUNAI
034
NEC
012 023 043 048
039
NORDMENDE
043
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
VCR (continued)
VCR (continued)
Brand names
Code numbers
Brand names
Code numbers
OPTONICA
053 054
SYMPHONIC
034
PANASONIC
070 133 031 066
160 161
TANDY
010 034
TATUNG
039 043 023
PENTAX
001 031 063 156
TEAC
034 039 043 023
PHILCO
031 034 067
TECHNICS
031 070
PHILIPS
031 067 034 101
054 071
TEKNIKA
031 019 034 101
TMK
006
TOSHIBA
112 008 131 047
059 082 001 042
PILOT
101
PIONEER
021 001 048
PORTLAND
108
TOTEVISION
040 101
QUARTZ
002 014
UNITECH
040
QUASAR
070 133 161 031
066 160
VECTOR RESEARCH
012
VIDEO CONCEPTS
012 046 034 141
VIDEOSONIC
040
WARDS
003 001 024 031
034 040 053 054
017 131
YAMAHA
012 043 034 039
ZENITH
072 080 056 048
034 101 058
RADIO SHACK
123
RCA
107 109 144 147
151 001 041 034
040 156 031 140
REALISTIC
003 008 010 014
031 034 040 053
054 101
RICO
058 078
SALORA
014
SAMSUNG
102
107
115
159
040 032 104
109 112 113
120 122 125
000
AUX-AUDIO
Brand names
Code numbers
ADCOM
146 149 227 244
AMC
083 084
SANSUI
043 048 135 022
ARCAM
100
SANYO
003 010 102 007
014 134
AUDIO FILE
093 098
SCOTT
017 037 044 129
131 112 159
AUDIO TECHINICA
221
AIWA
SEARS
003 008 009 010
001 014 017 081
101
111 114 117 156
170 199 203 219
231 241 254
AKAl
181 233
SHARP
031 054 053
ANAM
180
SHINTOM
024
BOSE
064 137 219
SIGNATURE
034
B&K
150 152
SONY
056 057 058 003
052 149 031 155
CARVER
SOUNDESIGN
034
013 098 107 126
129 160 163 220
245 249
STS
001
CLARION
151 169
SYLVANIA
031 059 034 067
DENON
101 133 191 202
208 246 247
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Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
AUX-AUDIO (continued)
AUX-AUDIO (continued)
Brand names
Code numbers
Brand names
Code numbers
Enlightened Audio
078 153
QUASAR
131 187
FISHER
107 129 157 163
176
RCA
109 213 166
REALISTIC
Fosgate Audionics
228 248
GE
216 123
103 122 123 124
172 174 177 179
180 194
ROTEL
204 218 239
SANSUI
196 214 126 139
075 197
HARMAN KARDON
HAITAl
119
HITACHl
088
PENNY
109 154 178
JENSEN
099
JERROLD
141
JVC
112 198 252
KENWOOD
096 104 119 125
148 151 163 171
173 242
KRELL
223
LEXICON
215 250
LUXMAN
066 120 205 229
LXI
123 177
MAGNAVOX
126 162 185 186
224 228
MARANTZ
074 105 126 128
139 155 162 186
232
SANYO
157 129
SAMSUNG
068
SCOTT
180 190
SHARP
096 125 151 161
169 182 193
SHERWOOD
089 127
SONY
097 117 147 183
200 253 237 238
188 192
SOUNDSTREAM
197
STARCOM
141
SYMPHONIC
124
TEAC
102 159 180 062
TECHNICS
131 184 187 200
202 208 165
TOSHIBA
175
251
WARDS
163
MONDIAL
069 225
YAMAHA
MCS
178
092 120 166 240
125 169 216
MITSUBISHI
253
ZENITH
222 061
MERIDIAN
013 067
NAD
128
AUX-CATV
NAKAMICHI
072 212 234 235
Brand names
Code numbers
NILES
236
HAMLIN
015 017 022
ONKYO
094 115 116 209
211 255
JERROLD / G.I
010 021 025
OAK
008 016 023
OPTIMUS
121 125 140 181
PIONEER
007 026 027
PANASONIC
131 144 187 200
Scientific/Atlanta
002 006 013
PARASOUND
085 086 090
TOCOM
003
PHILIPS
136 186 126 197
ZENITH
004
PIONEER
093 132 138 210
165 189 195 201
081 230
MCINTOSH
107
073 195 248 249
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control
DVD
DVD-LDP
Code numbers
Brand names
ALPINE
009
CALIFORNIA AUDIO 047
APEX DIGITAL
075 076
DENON
043 044
030 226
FISHER
047
GE
035 036
KENWOOD
060
GOLDSTAR / LG
028 041
MAGNAVOX
048 057
HARMAN KARDON
217
MITSUBISHI
057
HITACHI
011
NAD
057
JVC
031
PANASONIC
047 051 054
MAGNAVOX
038 042 008
PHILIPS
048
MARANTZ
006 007
PIONEER
055 057
MITSUBISHI
032
QUASAR
047
NAD
077
RCA
046
ONKYO
207
SANYO
052
PANASONIC
003 039
SHARP
060
038 042 006 007
SONY
050 053
PIONEER
034 005 010
TECHNICS
047 051 054
PROSCAN
035 036
TOSHIBA
060
RCA
035 036
YAMAHA
045 059
SAMSUNG
029 040 000
SHARP
004
Brand names
DENON
PHILIPS
SONY
037
TOSHIBA
038 001 206
YAMAHA
039 079
ZENITH
028 041
Code numbers
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Receiver:
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Q:
A:
I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light.
Make sure your DIRECTV Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet. If
the outlet is switched, make sure it it turned on. If your DIRECTV Receiver is
plugged into a power strip, check that the power strip is plugged in and
turned on.
Check the batteries in the remote control.
Q:
A:
I have sound but no picture.
Make sure your TV input (A/V mode) is set properly.
Make sure the A/V cables are properly connected.
Q:
A:
I have picture but no sound.
Make sure the TV is not being muted.
Q:
A:
I have no picture and no sound.
Make sure the TV is turned on.
Make sure your DIRECTV Receiver is turned on.
Make sure your Access Card is inserted properly into your receiver.
Check the signal strength from the satellite (see Checking the satellite signal
strength in Chapter 2).
Make sure the coaxial cable is properly connected to the satellite dish.
Check the connections between your DIRECTV Receiver and your TV.
Turn your receiver off, unplug it, wait 10 to 20 seconds, then plug it back in,
and turn it on.
Q:
A:
I have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn’t work.
Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds; then plug it back in and turn it on.
Check the batteries in the remote control.
Q:
A:
I cannot view a program.
Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch.
Call your service provider if you are not sure.
Make sure your system is not locked by looking for the locked icon (
the channel banner.
) in
Q:
A:
I cannot purchase a pay per view program.
It may be too late to purchase the program. Try purchasing another showing
of the same program.
Make sure the telephone line is properly connected.
If your system is locked, make sure the purchase does not exceed your
spending or rating limit.
Your Access Card may be full. Call your service provider for assistance.
Q:
A:
I forgot my password.
If you have forgotten your password, call your service provider for assistance.
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Appendix: Specifications
This appendix presents the technical specifications for both models of
DIRECTV Receiver: SIR-S310W and SIR-S300W.
Specifications for model SIR-S310W
Power supply
Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type)
Power Consumption: 24W max
Physical Specification
Size: 12.13 in.(W) x 2.36in.(H) x 9.25 in.(D) (308mm x 60mm x 235mm)
Weight (Net): 1.83 Kg (about 4.03 lbs.)
Operation Temp: +32°F(0°C) to +104°F(+40°C)
Storage Temp: -40°F(-40°C) to +150°F(+66°C)
Video Decoder
ISO MPEG-2 MP@ML (ISO/IEC13818-2)
Video Formats: 4:3, 16:9 (Letter Box)
Audio Decoder
Audio Decoding: MPEG Layer II
Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz
Input/Output Interface
LNB
Video
Audio
S-Video
RF input & output
VCR control
Modem
CH 3/4 Switch
Access card
input
RCA / Cinch
Component video output (Y, Pb, Pr)
RCA / Cinch (2 pairs Left & Right)
Optical digital audio output
output
input, 1 output
VCR control output
RJ 11 connector
Toggle switch (Ch 3 or Ch 4)
Access Card slot
Accessories
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RF cable
phone cable
A/V (RCA) cable
S-VIDEO cable
VCR control cable
Universal remote control (with 2 batteries)
Access Card
Owner’s manual
Specifications for model SIR-S300W
Power supply
Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type)
Power Consumption: 24W max
Physical Specification
Size 10.24 in.(W) x 1.96in.(H) x 7.17 in.(D) (260mm x 50mm x 182mm)
Weight (Net): 1.36 Kg (about 3.00 lbs.)
Operation Temp: +32°F(0°C) to +104°F(+40°C)
Storage Temp: -40°F(-40°C) to +150°F(+66°C)
Video Decoder
ISO MPEG-2 MP@ML (ISO/IEC13818-2)
Video Formats: 4:3, 16:9 (Letter Box)
Audio Decoder
Audio Decoding: MPEG Layer II
Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz
Input/Output Interface
LNB
Video
Audio
S-Video
RF input & output
Modem
CH 3/4 Switch
Access Card
input
RCA / Cinch
RCA / Cinch (2 pairs Left & Right)
output
input, 1 output
RJ 11 connector
Toggle switch (Ch 3 or Ch 4)
Access Card slot (with door)
Accessories
RF cable
phone cable
A/V (RCA) cable
Universal remote control (with 2 batteries)
Access Card
Owner’s manual
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Index
Index
AC-3 57
Access Card
inserting 12
installing new 96
Accessories 5, 6
All channels profile 70
Arrow buttons 40
AUDIO button 57
Audio language 57, 89
Azimuth 31, 32
Family profile 70
FREEZE button 40
Front panel 7
Guide
types of 45
changing the guide style 46, 50,
52
Grid guide See Program guides
GUIDE button 40, 48, 52
BACK button 40
Batteries 11
HELP button 40, 41
Icons 43
INFO button 40, 42, 43, 44
Cables 13, 14
Caller ID 40, 92
Channel banner 41 - 43
Channel list 72
Connections 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27
Default
audio 89
guide 46
language 86
Dish type 33, 35
Dolby digital 43, 91
EXIT button 40
113
Jacks 13, 14
Language See default
Letterbox 43
Limits See rating limit and spending
limit
Locking 83
Logo guide See Program guides
Mail
reading 85
MENU button 40
Index
Password 84, 110
pay per view
canceling 61
blocking 80
ordering 58
reviewing purchases 59, 60
setting a spending limit 81
Picture-in-guide 48, 52
Preferences 86
Problems, solving See Troubleshooting
Profiles 69
Program detail screen 43, 44
Program guides
quick guide 45, 47
grid guide 45, 48
logo guide 45, 52
Purchases See pay per view
Satellite dish type See dish type
Scheduling See timer
Screen format 87
SEARCH button 40, 54
Searching
by credits 55
by title 55
by text 55
by category 56
Software upgrade 99
Spending limit 81
System test 36
QUICK button 40, 47
Quick guide See Program guides
Time
setting system time 94
Timer
reviewing 66
setting 63, 65
Translucency 82, 88
Troubleshooting 109
Rating limit 74
Remote control
buttons 39, 40
programming remote control 101
code list 103
Unlocking 83
Unscheduling 44, 67
Upgrades 99
VCR
connecting 29
control cable 14
recording 63, 65
setting up 63
WHO button 40, 57
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