RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0070008
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
To reduce the risk of fire or
cover (or back). No user-serviceable
electric hazard, do not
Refer servicing to qualified
expose this product
or moisture.
parts inside.
service personnel.
to rain
This symbol indicates
"dangerous
This symbol indicates
important instructions
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
accompanying
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating
product for its proper operating
the product.
label located on the back panel of your
voltage.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
FCC
Regulations
equipment
state that unauthorized
changes or modifications
may void the user's authority
to operate
to this
it. Use of this device
without
the supplied power cord may cause this set to be non-compliant
FCC part 15 regulations.
If fixed (non-moving)
with
images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently
imprinted
on the screen. Such images
include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This
damage
is not covered
channels
displaying
by your warranty.
these images
Extended
viewing
of
should be avoided.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding
practical.
PRODUCT
system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as
REGISTRATION
Please fill out the product
you if needed.
registration
Keep your sales receipt to obtain
card and return it immediately.
warranty
Returning
the card allows us to contact
parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach
it here and recorc
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
SETUP AND
CONNECTIONS
.......................................
5
Step 1: Unpack the System ..............................................................
6
Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components
6
.............................
Jacks and Cables ........................................................
Front Buttons
..........................................
=................ 7
_..................................
8
Back of the TV ..........................................................................
10
The Basic Connection
12
...............................................................
The Advanced Connection
...............................
_...................... 13
Connecting
Speakers to the TV ...............................................
14
Connecting
a Stereo Amplifier
15
Step 3: Place Batteries
...............................................
in the Remote Control
.............................
16
Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................
16
Step 5: Complete
16
the Interactive
Step 6: Order Programming
USING
THE
REMOTE
Remote Control
Programming
Setup ........................................
..........................................................
...................................................
Buttons ................................................................
the Remote Control
...............................................
Using the Remote to Control a Component
.................................
Remote Controi Codes ...................................................................
BASIC TV OPERATION
...............................................
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
About the Channel Banner ............................................................
24
Changing
Between DIRECTV and TV Mode ..................................
26
Changing
Channels ........................................................................
27
PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Operation
.................................................
28
Using the PIP Feature ..............................................................
28
PIP Problems? ...........................................................................
29
Using the INPUT Button .................................................................
USING
28
PIP Buttons ...............................................................................
THE
PROGRAM
GUIDES
................................
30
31
Bringing
Up the Program Guides ..................................................
32
Anatomy
of the TV Program Guide ..............................................
33
Anatomy
of the DIRECTV® Programming
Guide ......................... 34
Tuning to a Program ......................................................................
35
Getting
35
Around
in the Guides .......................................................
Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................
36
The Other Guides Icon ...................................................................
36
Exiting A Program Guide ...............................................................
37
1
Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming
Guide .................................
The Other Icons ..............................................................................
ADJUSTING
TV CONTROLS
.......................................
38
42
43
Picture Quality Controls .................................................................
44
Picture Settings ........................................................................
44
Corot Warmth
44
..........................................................................
Noise Filter ................................................
45
Convergence ............................................................................
Picture Tilt ................................................................................
45
45
Picture Presets ..........................................................................
45
Reset Controls ..........................................................................
45
Audio Controls
...............................................................................
46
Mute .........................................................................................
46
Tone Controls ...........................................................................
46
Audio Processor
46
Speakers
....................................................................
................................................................................
47
..........................................................................
47
Sound Logic
USING
_..............................
SAP ............................................................................................
47
Optical Output
.....................................................................
4-/
Audio Language ......................................................................
47
THE
PROFILES
................................................
49
About Profiles .................................................................................
50
The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................
50
Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List .........................................
50
Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels ..........................
51
Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ......................................
51
Setting the TV Rating .....................................................................
54
Choosing Your Profile ....................................................................
60
Locking and Unlocking
61
a User Profile ...........................................
Locking the System ........................................................................
Unlocking
2
the System ..............................................................
62
62
OPTIONS
AND
PREFERENCES
..................................
63
Changing
the Signal Source ..........................................................
64
Changing
the Signal Type ..............................................................
64
Auto Tuning ....................................................................................
65
Channel Search ...............................................................................
66
Mailbox
66
...........................................................................................
Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................
67
Setting the Time and Date .............................................................
71
Using the Preferences Menu .........................................................
71
Color Scheme ...........................................................................
71
Translucency
.............................................................................
72
Guide ...........................................................................
72
Screen Format ..........................................................................
72
Caption
Display ........................................................................
73
Caption
Mode. .........................................................................
73
Default
Using Fetch .....................................................................................
GE'n'ING
ASSISTANCE
Running the Interactive
Getting Antenna
Dish Pointing
................................................
Setup ......................................................
Information
.......................................................
..................................................................................
74
75
76
76
77
Your New Access Card ....................................................................
79
Running the System Test ................................................................
79
Off-Air Guides .................................................................................
80
Upgrades .........................................................................................
80
REFERENCE
..................................................................
Troubleshooting
81
.............................................................................
82
Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................
83
RCA HDTV Limited Warranty
FCC Registration
.........................................................
84
........................................................
85
.. .................................................................
86
Information
Accessory Information
Index ...............................................................................................
91
3
High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming
information
over the airwaves and into your TV. There are
two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems
Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee. What makes your
High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving several types of signals: ana{og (in
NTSC format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite and high definition
satellite (coming from DIRECTV if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programmingt).
This TV makes receiving all types of signals
seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.
DIRECTV
SATELLITE
DIRECTV HD
SATELLITE
TERRESTRIAL
ANTENNA
\\
H
\
\
\
i
DIGITAL SIGNALS
SATELLITE
DISH ANTENNA*
PARTS OF A COMPLETE
HIGH
DEFINITION
SYSTEM
So why is it called High Definition?
Definition---commonly
called resolution--refers
to the sharpness of the image and is
determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper the
image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a display of over
one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or "wide aspect ratio" of 16:9 as opposed to the common 4:3
ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today's analog TVs) and progressive images (like a
computer monitor).
What
yours
audio
HDTV
this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like
will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CD-quality
with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts, and your
will help bring it all into your home.
t Receipt of DIRECTV programming
statement.
is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement,
DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks
* The appearance
of your satellite
you can receive programming
from
dish antenna
a copy is provided with your first billing
of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.
may differ
from that shown here. If your satellite
only one DIRECTV satellite.
dish antenna
is round
instead of oval,
G ETI'I NG STARTE D
This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and
connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the
front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed
to start using your TV.
SETUP AND
CONNECTIONS
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STEP 1: UNPACK
THE
Make sure to locate the remote
SYSTEM
control
and power cord.
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STEP 2: CONNECT
COMPON
YOUR
TV TO OTH ER
Remote
ENTS
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been
connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on
what components you have, another connection may provide better
picture and audio quality. The following
sections provide cable and
connection information
to help you decide what connection is best for
you.
THINGS
TO KNOW
BEFORE CONNECTING
COMPONENTS
Protect Your Components
from Power Surges
•
Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outtet.
•
Always turn off the TV and other components
disconnect any cables.
before you connect or
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
•
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their
•
Place the audioAfideo cables to the sides of the TV's back panel
instead of straight down the middle after you connect your
components.
•
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the audio/
video cables as much as possible.
•
Make sure all antennas
jacks.
and cables are properly grounded.
Refer to
the safety sheet packed with your unit,
Protect Your Components
6
from Overheating
•
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
the components so that air can circulate freely,
•
Do not stack components,
•
Allow adequate
stand.
•
Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air
rising from it will not flow around other components.
ventilation
when placing your components
Arrange
in a
Control
PowerCord
JACKS AND
CABLES
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make
connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.
S-Video
Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality
for your system.
This jack is available on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio
cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because
the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video
The audio/video
S-Video Jack
Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for
video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component
has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono)
audio jack on the TV.
AudioNideo
Jacks
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks are necessary for reception
DIRECTV signals.
of off-air broadcasts, cable, and
These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and
coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and
ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal
distribution.
Optical
RF Jack
Jack and Cables
The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you
own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can
use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound
Digital Audio
Out Jack
quality.
Telephone
Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. If
you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming,
some services require
this phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to
periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack,
which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local telephone
company to find out how to get one installed.
Phone Jacks
Y PBP. Jacks and Cable
The Y PBPRjacks allows you to connect an optional component video
source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality
by
maintaining
the video source as three separate signals through these
jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for
the connection.
Y
PB
PR
7
FRONT
BUTTONS
The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on
the TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may
be different from yours,
TV DIRECTV
INFO
Front panel buttons
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cxa_
MENU
OK
POWER
on model P61310
Front panel buttons on model F38310
TVlDIREClrV
Toggles between
TV mode and DIRECTV mode.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the
program guide to get more information
on the highlighted
program
channel.
or
VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < moves
the highlight left and adjusts menu controls.
VOI. •
Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > moves
the highlight right and adjusts menu controls.
CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are in TV
mode and press CH v, you scroll down through I"V channels, If you
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming
and are in DIRECTV mode, you
scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH v moves
the highlight
down one page at the time and adjusts menu controls. |n
the program guides, CH v advances the highlight one screen down.
CH ^
Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are in TV mode and
press CH ^, you scroll up through I"V channels. If you subscribe to
DIRECTV® programming
and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll up through
DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH ^ moves the highlight up one
page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In the program guides, CH
^ advances the highlight one screen up.
MENUIOI(
Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it
selects highlighted items.
POWER
8
Turns the TV on and off.
I
you can use the front panel of the TV to
If you cannot
your
remote
control,
operate
many find
of the
TV's
features.
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FRONT
INPUTS
The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video
inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks let you connect a baseband
NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, or
camcorder. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please
note that the exact look of the jacks or the TV pictured here may be
different from yours.
Front panel buttons
PHONES
Provides a connection
VIDEO IN
yellow.
AUDIO
on model P61310
IN
on model F38310
for headphones.
Provides video connection.
L
Front panel buttons
The video connector
Provides left audio connection.
is usually
The left audio connector
is usually white. When connecting devices that use a monaural cable, such
as some camcorders, use the left input jack to get sound from both
speakers.
AUDIO IN
R
Provides right audio connection.
connector is usually red.
The right audio
9
BACK OF THE TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV, When connecting
corresponding
outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.).
A/V cables, be sure to connect
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IN
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ANTENNAA
SATELLITE IN
an RG6 cable.
Use to connect the satellite
dish antenna
to the TV using
SATELLITE
ACCESS CARD
Insert the access card into the slot so your program
provider can identify you. Make sure the contacts on the access card are
facing left and the top of the card is facing right while inserting. (Refer
to "New Access Card" in this manual's "Assistance" section for details.)
The DIRECTV PLUSTM System requires a valid card.
ACCESS
CARD
PHONE
JACK
DIGITAL
AUDrO OUT
PHONE JACK
Use to connect a phone line to the TV. The DIRECTV PLUS
System requires a continuous phone line connection to periodically call
out tO program providers.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to
connect your TV to a compatible
Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby
Digital offers theatre-quality
sound (six audio channels).
ANTENNA
iN
B
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
IN
A
B IN
Use to connect an off-air
or terrestrial
antenna
or
cable TV signal to the TV.
ANTENNA
A IN
Use to connect a second off-air
or terrestrial
antenna
or cable TV signal to the TV.
button on the remote control. When using "IV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the contrast at a
low setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high contrast setting, the
image
be use
permanently
tubes. These
types between
of imprints
covered
bythe
your
warranty
You cancan
also
the ANT Bimprinted
IN (or ANTonto
A IN)the
for picture
video games
and switch
the are
twonot
inputs
using
ANTENNA
because they are the result of misuse.
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INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component
as a VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player.
•
VIDEO provides composite
usually yellow.
video connection.
•
L AUDIO provides left audio connection.
usually white.
R AUDIO provides right audio connection.
is usually red.
such
The video connector
is
The left audio connector
is
The right audio connector
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v,oEo
sv,oEo
I
S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality
picture to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or
DVD player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two
audio cables as well as the S-Video connector.
INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video
component such as a VCR or laserdisc player. Its jacks are the same as
described for INPUT 1, above.
INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third NTSC (analog) video
component, such as a VCR or laserdisc. Its jacks are the same as described
for INPUTS 1 and 2.
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Use to connect an optional component
video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum
quality. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors
between a compatible device and the monitor.
VIDEO
PB
Grey side panels protecting against screen burn-in are not always
generated when watching a 4:3 image via the COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT jacks. Therefore, limited viewing of a 4:3 image is recommended
when no side panels are present. Also note that when watching an
image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, you will not be able to
manipulate the screen format.
•
AUDIO R/L The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected,
audio volume from the main front and rear speakers is variable
audio.
Y Pe P. Unlike a single video input, component
video maintains the
video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To
ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for
the Y, PB,and PRconnections.
AUDIO OUTPUTS
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED IJR Provides fixed-level audio output from the television.
This audio output is ideal for audio recording or for connecting to
an A/V receiver amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) when
you want to control the volume through the AIV receiver instead of
the "IV.
VARIABLE L/R Use to connect an A/V receiver or amplifier (an
auxiliary baseband component) for variably-controlled
stereo
output.
RIGHT and LEFT Speaker Terminals
Use to connect external
speakers for right and left surround sound.
INT. I EXT. (switch)
INT sends audio only to the monitor's
speakers. EXT sends audio to only external speakers.
internal
FIXED
L
R
VARIABLE
L
R
80
R
L
To turn the TV's !nternal speakers on and
off, press MENU on the remote control
and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers
from the menu.
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THE
How to view programming:
BASIC CONNECTION
To watch cable TV or off-air TV programs
from an antenna inthisconnection,press
ANTENNA on the remote controluntil
ANTENNA A isdisplayedinthe channel
banner.
TV and VCR
TO watch cable or any other alternate RF
signal, such as digital or analog terrestrial,
press ANTENNA on the remote contro_
until ANTENNA B is displayed in the
channel banner.
DISH ANTENNA
TV
_
SATELLITE
To watch satellite programming,
press
DIRECTV on the remote control and
channel up or clown to the desired
program.
CABLE OR
AN y ALTE RNATI_
RF SIGNAL
SUCH AS
A DIGITAL _)R ANALOG
TERRESTRIAL
ANTENNA
How to view your VCR:
•
Press INPUT on the remote
control and
select the video input (in this example,
VID1) in the channel banner. Because the
digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR,
digital channels cannot be recorded, if an
off-air antenna is used, the VCR output
should be viewed using one of the video
inputs.
VCR
•
IN FROMANT
If you've already set up auto tuning, press
the VCR1 button on your remote control.
VIDEO
O0
NOTE: Viewing a VCR while in AIR mode
may result in poor picture performance.
Instead, select System Options from the
main menu, then select Signal Type and
select Cable.
digital or analog RF signals. The
illustrations
here
areArecommended
The ANT B and
ANT
jacks can receive
connections in a cable environment.
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| "conversion box." If so, consult your cable
|_Some
company's
tuningmay
instructions
cable box
systems
require a for
1
_ details.
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THE
ADVANCED
CONNECTION
r After you have made your connections,
program the TV to tune to the correct
video input channel to see and hear audio
and video from the attached component
(VCR, DVD player, etc.). Program your "IV
as described in the "System Options and
Preferences" section of this book.
TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier
OVD
How to view your DVD and VCR:
AMPLIRER WITH
•
OPTICAL INPUT
To watch the VCR in this connection, press
INPUT on the remote control until the
correct video input appears (in this
example, VID3). Note that because the
digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR,
you cannot record digital channels.
To watch the DVD player in this
connection, press INPUT on the remote
control until the correct video input
appears (in this example, S-VID1 ).
VCR !
Some cable systems may require a
"conversion box." If so, consult your cable
company's box tuning instructions for
details.
Please
Read
Before
Using the
Digital
Audio
Out Jack
This TV's optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and
is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 ° or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older
equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream.
Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level,
causing damage to headphones or speakers.
*AC-3 is a registered trademark
of Dolby Laboratory
Licensing Corporation.
13
CONNECTING
SPEAKERS
TO THE TV
AUDIO OUTPUTS
You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the
RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal.
1.
If necessary, remove the vinyl covering
wire and twist the wire core.
FIXED
L
R
VARIABLE
L
R
from the ends of the speaker
EXT SPEAKERS
t
R
EXT
L
Speaker wire
2.
Open the lever on the speaker terminal.
3.
Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+)
and (-) to (-).
4.
Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it's connected
securely.
f
To turn on or off the TV's internal speakers, press MENU on the remote
control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers from the menu.
TELEVISION
When connecting the speaker wire, make
sure you connect the positive (+) terminal
on the TV to the positive (+) terminal on
the speaker. One side of the speaker wire
is usually marked with a white stripe to
help you match the terminals correctly. If
the (+) and
(-) terminals are not matched properly, the
speakers will not be "in phase," causing
reduction in bass frequencies.
Do not allow the wire core to touch other
wires or terminals. Damage to components
could result if the cores of two wires
_ touch.
Arrange the speakers in your TV room
to achieve maximum sound quality.
14
CONNECTING
1.
A STEREO AMPLIFIER
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED
VARIABLE
L
R
L
R
Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver.
•
•
FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This
audio output is ideal for connecting to an AN receiver that has
its own volume control.
EXT SPEAKERS
VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels
are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and
monitor remote control.
+
R
2.
Use speaker wire to connect the monitor
•
to external
L
speakers.
The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn speakers on or
off, EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers. INT
sends audio only to the monitor's internal speakers.
You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers. Select Audio
from the main menu and then select Speakers.
3.
EXT
_mportant: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. Consult the
amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's
recommended
hookup.
The FIXED/VARIABLE OUT jacks on the
back panel provide a fixed or variable
audio signal. When connected to
"variable",
they are ideal for use with an
audio amplifier that does not have its own
remote volume control When connected
to "fixed," the output volume stays the
same no matter how the volume changes
on the TV.
RECEIVER
f
I
©
©
1
Left Speaker
Right
Speaker
15
STEP 3: PLACE BA'I-FERIES
REMOTE
IN THE
CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever
in your TV's remote control.
you need to install or change the batte_'ies
1.
Remove the cover from the battery
2.
Insert batteries into the battery compartment,
the + and - end of each battery.
3.
Replace the cover.
STEP 4: PLUG IN AND
compartment.
TURN
matching
ON THE
SYSTEM
Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the television as shown
on right. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the
plugs completely.
To turn on the TV, press the TV or ONoOFF button
or the POWER button
the "IV to turn on.
on the front
STEP 5: COMPLETE
SETU P
Interactive
on the remote
control
panel. It may take several seconds for
THE
INTERACTIVE
setup appears when you turn on your TV for the first time.
Follow the steps to configure the basics of your system, such as setting
up the time and day, searching for available channels, and setting up
speakers. To run it again, select Assistance from the main menu, then
select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the section "Getting
Assistance" in this book.
STEP 6: ORDER
PROGRAMMING
You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*.
To receive DIRECTV programming,
your satellite dish antenna must be
installed and pointed
provider, DIRECTV.
Programming
with
correctly.
DIRECTV:
You must also contact
your service
Call 1-800-347-3288
When you order programming, you need
to know your access card number. To get
the number, select Assistance from the
main menu and then select System Test.
Wait for the system to run all of its tests.
The access card number is displayed at the
end of the system test.
Write the access card number in the space
below for easy reference:
* Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV
Customer Agreement,
a copy is provided with your first billing statement.
DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes
Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.
16
HOW
TO USE YOUR
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
In this section you will find out how to use your universal
remote control. This section:
•
defines the buttons
on the remote control.
•
describes how you toggle
DIRECTV "mode,"
•
shows you how to change between analog terrestrial,
digital terrestrial, and DIRECTV® channels.
•
walks you through
feature.
•
describes how to program
devices such as a VCR.
between TV "mode"
and
2
USING
THE
REMOTE
using the PIP (picture-in-picture)
the remote to control
other
Important: Because this universal remote can control several
different components (TV, VCR, etc.), it uses operational
modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if
you want the remote to control the VCR, you would press the
VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you could
control the VCR.
¥
V
V
¥
17
REMOTE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
LED
ON,OFF
When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, ON.OFF
turns the TV on or off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.)
and programmed,
the remote will turn the component on and off.
When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will
be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN
products).
VCR1
Places the remote control in VCR mode and if auto tuning is
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input
channel for viewing VCR1.
TV Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel. Also
places the remote control in TV mode. Placing the remote in TV mode
enables you to access the TV's menu system as well as tune to analog,
digital, or cable TV channels.
DVD
Places the remote control in DVD mode and if auto tuning is
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input
channel for viewing your RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD player.
VCR2
Places the remote control in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input
channel for viewing VCR2.
is
(LED)
Light that indicates you're in programming
mode when
programming
the remote control. Also displays when a valid remote
control button is pressed.
AUX
Places the remote in auxiliary mode in order to control the
component (such as a laserdisc player) that you have programmed
it to
control Acts as a "wildcard"
button, as it can be programmed
to control
another VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, or an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN
audio component.
DIRECTV
Places the remote control in DIRECTV mode, turns on the TV,
and tunes to the last-viewed DIRECTV ® channel. If you subscribe to
DIRECTV ® programming,
you must be in DIRECTV mode to view
DIRECTV ® channels. Placing the remote in DIRECTV mode enab]es you to
access the TV's menu system as well as tune to DIRECTV ® channels.
MUTE
Reduces the TV's volume
restore volume.
to its minimum
level. Press again to
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will return to the
original channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. If
no other displays are present, pressing CLEAR will cancel the commercial
skip timer.
CH +1- Scrolls up or down through the current channel list. Press once
to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing
channels. If you are in TV mode and press CH+/-, you scroll through TV
channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming
and are in DIRECTV
mode, you scroll through DIRECTV® channels. In DVD mode, CH +/- will
skip chapters on a disc played by RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD players.
VOL UPIDOWN
Adjusts the TV's audio volume.
FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which
accessed menu items.
18
is a list of most commonly
GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels
selected in either DIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have
been viewing both DIRECTV® and TV channels (and thus using both the
DIRECTV and TV "modes"), pressing GO BACK while watching a
DIRECTV ® channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV ® channel you
viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to the last
TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns
you to the previous menu screen,
Don't worry about getting stuck inside a
menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the
remote control takes you out of the menu
system.
(Light Bulb Button)
Press to illuminate some of the remote control's
buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several
seconds.
GUIDE
When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DiRECTV
mode, brings up the DIRECTM® programming
guide. Subsequent presses
of the GUIDE button scroll through the different types of guides. Press
GUIDE after pressing INPUT to get a guide-like list of available video
input channels.
INFO Brings up channel and viewing information
via the channel
banner. Quickly press again to bring up an extended channel banner
and press a third time to remove the banner. Press when in the program
guides to get more information
on the highlighted
program or channel.
ARROWS
Used to point to different items in the menu system and
adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when no menus
are on the screen.
OK When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects
highlighted
items.
MENU
Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted
items. When
in using an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a
PROGRAM button.
CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If
no displays are present and the skip timer is set, CLEAR will cancel the
commercial timer.
DIGIT BU'I'FONS (0 - 9) Enters channel numbers and time settings
directly though the remote control. For more information
on entering
digits to change channels, see the section "Basic TV Operation."
When in
the menus, the digit buttons can be used to directly select items without
using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous menu screen.
INPUT
Toggles through
the available
external
input sources.
ANTENNA
Switches the source of the off-air signalbetween the
HDTV's ANTENNA A and B. When in VCR mode, the ANTENNA button
also functions as a TVNCR button.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,
provides transport control for some remote-controllable
VCRs, DVD
players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players when the remote is
in that mode, When in TV or DIRECTV mode, FORWARD will toggle
through screen formats.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
When viewing an analog signal, brings up the
small PIP window. Press again to hide PIR
SWAP
Exchanges the main analog picture with the analog PiP window.
CH CTRL (Channel Control)
Selects the picture window (either the
main or PIP window) that will change when you press the CH +, CN -,
INPUT, or digit buttons on the remote control.
WHO
Toggles through
user profiles.
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PROG RAMMI
NG TH E REMOTE
CONTROL
The universal remote can be programmed
to control most brands of
remote controllable
components, such as VCRs. The remote is already
programmed
to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD
players, and laserdisc players.
TESTI NG TH E REMOTE
CONTROL
To determine whether the universal remote control requires
programming,
turn on a component,
such as a MCR, point the remote
control at the VCR, and press the VCRt button. Then press ON,OFF or
CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to
the remote control commands. If not, the remote control requires
programming.
LED
PROGRAMMING
TH E REMOTE
Using Automatic
The following
CONTROL
Code Search
instructions
vCm
can be used to program
the remote
control.
Turn on the component you want to control
2.
Press and hold the
Note that the AUX
entry (see the next
component button,
the remote control
3.
Point the remote
4.
Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED light
stops flashing.
DIREOV
button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.).
button can only be programmed
using direct
section for details). While holding the
press and hold ON.OFF until the LED light on
turns on, then release both buttons.
control at the component
you want
it to control.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If
the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then
the remote cannot control that particular component.
20
AUx
(VCR, etc.).
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to
program. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control
does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote control to
search the next set of codes.
If the component
TV
If
you want to exit the automatic code search without programming
any
of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the LED light on the
remote control turns off.
1,
_F
you want to control
does turn off:
1.
Press and re!ease REVERSE,then wait two seconds. Repeat this step
unti! the component turns back on.
2.
To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote
control turns off.
You'll use these buttons when
you program the remote to
control any component.
The remote may not operate all
models of all brands.
Using Direct Entry
1.
Turn on the component to be programmed.
This remote control may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown. Use
the codes shown in this manual, or on the
2.
Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list in the section "Remote Control Codes" on the following
sheet packed with your remote control.
page,
3.
Press and hold the remote control button you want to program.
4.
Enter the code from the code list.
5.
Release the button, and then press ON-OFF to see if the component
responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn't, try pressing
the component button and then ON,OFF again.
6.
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed
for your brand until the component responds to the remote control
commands.
USING
THE
REMOTE
TO CONTROL
Use the AUX button to control a separate
satellite receiver, if necessary. Do not
reprogram the DIRECTV button.
A
COMPONENT
Once the remote
has been programmed
successfully, you are ready to
use it to control your components, such as a VCR, DVD player, or
laserdisc player.
To operate
the component:
I.
Press the component button (VCRI, VCR2, DVD, or AUX) to set the
remote to control the component.
2.
Press ON.OFF to turn the component on or off.
3..Use
the remote control
buttons
that apply to that component.
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REMOTE
CONTROL
Admiral ...........................................................
2131
Adventura .......................................................
2026
Aiko ................................................................
2027
Aiwa ......................................................
2002, 2026
Akai. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 21 I 1,2112.
2113
American High ..............................................
202_
Asha ...............................................................
2013
Audio Dynamics ................................2009, 2010
Audiovox ........................................................
2014
Bell & Howell .................................................
2011
Beaumark ....................................................2013
Broksonic ...........................................2012, 2025
Calix ................................................................
2014
Candle.....2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,
2019
Canon ........................................202 I, 2022, 2114
Capehart ..............................................
2020, 21 I 0
Carver .............................................................
2062
CC8 ......................................................
2027, 2061
Citizen ................2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
20 0,2019,2027
Colortyme .....................................................
2009
Colt ..................................................................
2061
Craig ...............................2018, 2014, 2023, 206 t
Curtis-Mathes .............. 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,
...................2016, 2018. 2021,2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex ........................................................
2013
Daewoo .... 2015.2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027,
2028,2110
Day_ron ...........................................................
21 l0
Dbx .......................................................
2009, 2010
Dimensia .........................................................
2000
Dynatech .............................................
2002, 2026
E_ectrohome .......................................
2014, 2029
Electrophonic ................................................
2014
Emerson ...................................2002, 2012,20 i4,
2015, 202 I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032.
........ 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039,
2040, 2041,
........ 2042, 2044, 2045.2047, 2065, 2105, 2113
2 6,2 7,2 30
Fisher ..,,..,. 201 I, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 205 I.
2052,2118
Fuji ........................................................
2021,2119
Funai .....................................................
2002, 2026
Garrard ...........................................................
2026
GE .. 2000, 2001,2013,202 I, 2022, 2053, 2115,
2120
Goldstar .............. 2009,2014,2010,2054,2121
Gradiente .......................................................
2026
Harley Davidson ...........................................
2026
Harman Kardon ............................................
2009
Harwood ........................................................
2061
Headquarter ..................................................
2011
Hitachi ..... 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 21 I I,
2120,2122
Hi-Q ................................................................
2023
Instant Replay ................................................
2021
JCL ...................................................................
2021
JC Panney 2009,20_0,2011.2013,2014,2021,
....... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2050, 2059, 2060, 2107,
2118
Jensen........................................
2055, 2056, 2 t I I
JVC ..2009, 2010, 201 I, 201g, 2050, 21 I I, 2123
Kenwood .2009.2010,2011.2016.2018,2058,
211_,2123
KLH .................................................................
2061
Kodak ...................................................
2014, 2021
Lloyd .....................................................
2002, 2026
22
CODES
LXI
2014
Logik...................................................................
................................................................
2061
Magnavox. 202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063.2 F04,2 _08,
2_24
Magnin .............................................................
2013
Marantz ....................................2009, 2010, 201 I,
....................2016, 2018. 202 I, 2058, 2062,2064
Marta ...............................................................
2014
Masushita .......................................................
2021
MEI ...................................................................
2021
Memorex .................................2002,2011,2013,
.................. 2014, 202F, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA ..........................................
2029,2065,2113
MGNTeehnology ..........................................
2013
Midland ...........................................................
2053
Minolta ......................................2055,2056,2107
Mitsubishi 2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,
2069,
....... 2070,2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,
2123
Montgomery Ward ............................2075, 213 I
Motorola ..............................................2021,2131
MTC ..........................................2002.2013, 2026
M ultitech , 2002, 2013,2016, 2026, 2053, 206
NEC ....................2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,
....... 2058,2064,2076,2078,2079,21H,2123
Nikko ...............................................................
2014
Noblex ............................................................
2013
Olympus .........................................................
202t
Optimus ...............................................
2014,2131
Optoniea .........................................................
2096
Orion ..............................................................
2035
Panasonic. 2021,2022,2109,2125,2126,2_27
Pentax ................. 2016,2055,2056,2107,2120
Pentex Research ...........................................
2010
Philco ..............................2021,2022.2062, 2063
Philips .............................2021. 2062.2096, 2124
Pilot .................................................................
2014
Pioneer ................2010, 2055, 2080.2081, 2123
Portland .........................2016,2017.2019,2110
PROSCAN ..........................................
2000,2001
Protec ..............................................................
20fil
Pulsar ...............................................................
2104
Quarter ..........................................................
2011
Quartz .............................................................
2011
Quasar ......................................2021,2022,2125
RCA ....................2000,2001,2003.2013,2021,
2055.2056,2082,2083,2084.2085,2086,2087,
........ 2088.2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,
2125
RadioshacldRealistic.... 2002,2011,2013.2014
....... 2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,
209fi.2131
Radix ................................................................
2014
Randex ............................................................
2014
Rieoh ...............................................................
212fi
Runco ..............................................................
2104
Samsung,.. 2005.2013,2015,2033,2053,2112
Sanky ....................................................
2131,2104
Sansul .............................2010,2092, 2111,2123
5anyo .........................................2011,2013,2023
Scott2012,2015,2025,2032.2035,2038,2065,
2093,2116
Sears ....................2011,2014,2021,2023, 2040,
.........2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2H8
Sharp2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131
Shin¢om..........................2004,2056,2061,2098
Shogun ............................................................
2013
Signature .............................................
2002. 2131
Singer .........................................2021,2061.212fi
Sony .......... 2002,2004,2098,2099,21J9.2128
STS........................................................
2021.2107
SylvanEa.....2002, 2021, 2022, 2fi26, 20fi2. 2063,
2065,2124
Symphonic ...........................................
2002,2026
Tandy ....................................................
2002,2011
Tashiko._..........................................................
2014
Tatung ...................................................
2058,2111
TEAC ...................2002,2026,2050,2085,2111
Technics ...............................................
2021,2109
Teknika.,.. 2002,2014,202k2026,2100,2129
TMK ...........................................
2013,2024,2047
Toshiba ... 2015, 2049,2051,2055, 2065, 2093.
2tl6
ToteVision ...........................................
2013.2014
Unitech ..........................................................
2013
Vector Research .......... 2009, 2010, 2015, 20;6
Victor ..............................................................
2010
Video Concepts 2009,2010,2015,2016,2113
Videosonic .....................................................
2013
Wards....-,2002,2013,2014,201S,2021,2023,
2026,2029,2055,2056,20fil,2096,2101
2 02,2 03,2 07.2116,2131
XR-1000 ...................................2021,2026,2061
Yamaha.,... 2009,2010.2011,2018.2058,2111
Zenith ..................2004.2098,2104,2119,2128
TV8fi ................................................................
5027
Umka .........................................
5008, 5009, 50t I
United Artis_ ................................................
5002
United Cable .................................................
5053
Universa! ........................5008, 5009. 5010, 501 I
Videoway ........................................................
5044
Viewsrar .........................501S,5025.5027, 5040
Zenith ........................................
5026, 5050, 5051
Chapparal ............................................
5056, 5057
Drake ...................................................
5058, 5059
GE ........................................................
5000, S001
General Instruments ..............5060, 506 I, 5062
Panasonic ........................................................
5075
Primestar ........................................................
5076
PROSCAN ..........................................
5000, 500 I
RCA ......................................................
5000,5001
Realistic ...........................................................
5063
Sony .................................................................
5072
STSI .................................................................
5064
STS2.................................................................
5065
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50
ABC 5002,5003,5004,5005,500fi,5007,5053
Antronix ..............................................
5008,5009
Archer ............................5008,5009,50t0,50LI
Cabletenna .....................................................
5008
Cableview .......................................................
5008
Century ..........................................................
5011
Citizen .............................................................
5011
ColourVoice .......................................
5012,50_3
Comtronics .........................................
5014,50F5
Contee ............................................................
50F6
Jasco ................................................................
5011
Jerrold .....5003,5005,5007,5010,5023,5024,
504fi, 5053
Mag_avox ........................................................
5025
Memorex ........................................................
5026
Movie Time ..............................5002, 5027, 5020
NSC ...........................................
5002, 5027, 5028
Oak .............................................
5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic .............................................
5048, 5052
Paragon ...........................................................
5026
Philips ,,..,... 501 I, 5012. 5013, 5019,5025, 5030.
503 t, 5032
Pioneer .................................................
5033, 5034
Pulsar ...............................................................
5026
RCA ...........................................
5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ................................................
5009, 5049
Regal.....................................................
5022, 5035
Regency ..........................................................
5017
Rembrandt .....................................................
5003
Run¢o ..............................................................
5026
Samsung ...............................................
5014, 5034
Scientific Adanta ........... 5006. 5036, 5037, 503g
Signal.....................................................
5014, 5018
Signature .........................................................
5003
5L Marx ...........................................................
5014
Sprucer ...........................................................
5052
Starcom .....................................5007. 5018, 5053
5targate ................................................
5014, 5018
Starquest .........................................................
5018
Tandy ...............................................................
5040
Teleview ..........................................................
5014
Tocom .......................................5004, 5023, 504 I
Toshiba ............................................................
5026
Tusa ..................................................................
5018
Toshiba ............................................................
5073
Uniden .............................................................
5069
(for RCA and Dimensia brands onty)
AM/FM ............................................................
4003
Aux ..................................................................
4004
Phono ..............................................................
4005
CD ...................................................................
4007
Tape .................................................................
4006
_nl
•
RCA, GE, PRO5CAN ..................................2001
Realistic ................................................
5009, 5049
Regal .....................................................
5022, $035
Regency ..........................................................
5017
Rembrandt .....................................................
5003
Runco ..............................................................
5026
5amsung ...............................................
5014, 5034
Scientific Atlant_ ........... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal.....................................................
50t4, 5018
Signature .........................................................
5003
5L Marx .....................
_.....................................
5014
Sprucer ...........................................................
5052
Starcom .....................................500Y,S018, 5053
Stargate ................................................
5014, 5018
Starquest.........................................................
5018
"randy...............................................................
5040
Teleview ..........................................................
5014
Tocom .......................................
5004, 5023, 504 L
Toshiba ............................................................
5026
Tusa ..................................................................
5018
TV86 ................................................................
$027
Unika .........................................
5008, 5009. 501 I
United Artists ................................................
5002
United Cable .................................................
5053
Universal ........................5008. 5009, 50 n0, 501 n
Videoway ........................................................
5044
Viewstar .........................5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith ........................................
5026. 5050, 5051
THE
INS AND
OUTS
OF USING
YOUR
HDTV
This section tells you about the interactive channel banner,
which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the
remote.
V
It also describes how to change channels and modes and how
to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture).
This section gives you a broad, clear view o{ how t O operate
the basics of your TV.
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BASICTVOPERATION
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ABOUTTHE
CHANNEL
BANNER
the channel banner will not look the same
as when you're in DIRECTV mode (if you
Please note that when you're in TV mode,
subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming).
The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press
- INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing
INFO gives extended information, when available. Use the arrow
buttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner•
Channel banner icons represent frequently-used
features. Some icons
change appearance to show the item's status or availability.
Program title, start and end time,
rating, current audio language,
and audio mode availability
Channel logo. when
available
Indicates incoming signal
aspect ratio and screen
format applied to it
Current
Current
Main
picture
channel
number
"Family"
antenna
is one of five selectable
Sorts titles of the current
menu
--
programming
--
Toggles between
DIRECTV mode
TV mode and
--
the audio
language
Locks and unlocks the system or unlocks
the video
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DIRECTV
guide for specific information
Displays mail from program
Cycles through
profiles
Searches titles of all DIRECTV e programming guides for specific information
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Takes you to the Main
(TV mode only)
date and time
providers
choices
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CHANNEL
Main
menu
BANNER
icon
ICONS
view an expanded channel banner that
shows a program description (when
Press INFO on the remote control twice to
available).
When selected, takes you to the main menu.
TVIDIRECTV logo
When selected, toggles between "iV and DIRECTV
viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.
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Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending,
viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. When selected,
locks the system.
Yellow unlock icon
Indicates that a password has been entered to
override profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When
selected, locks the system.
Red lock icon
Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A
password is required to override limits or accessthe system.
Audio language icon
If the icon is highlighted while watching a
digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV ® channel, two or more audio languages are
available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the
options.
If the icon is highlighted
when watching
an analog (NTSC) TV channel,
a
Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the
SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed.
Highlighted
mail icon
Indicates that you have a message in your
mailbox from your DIRECTV® programming
provider. Select this icon to
access the mailbox and read your mail.
AlphaSort"
(A-Z) icon When selected, allows you to sort currentlylisted program titles alphabetically.
Highlighted
Scout" (binoculars)
icon
When highlighted,
indicates a
Scout has found a program. If selected when highlighted, you view the
Scout's results, If you select the icon when it is not highlighted, you can
set up a Scout to find a program for you.
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CHANGING
BETWEEN
DIRECTVAND
TV
MODE
When you change channels by entering numbers with the remote
controt, you tune to programming
that can come from one of three
different sources: the DIRECTV satellite (if you have DIRECTV service), a
terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable TV. You tune to one of these sources
by pressing either TV or DIRECTV on the remote control; then you can
enter the channel numbers. The diagrams below show how your remote
control communicates with the three sources.
In DIRECTV mode,
you tune to channels
that come from the DIRECTV satellite signal
(if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming).
Enter channel numbers that are one to four
digits
long. Then press OK to tune.
in _ mode, you tune to channels that
carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV
signal.
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To tune to an analog channel, enter
channel numbers that are up to three
digits long. Press OK to tune.
To tune to a digital channel, enter
channel numbers that are one, two, or
three digits long. If necessary, press the
right arrow and enter a subchannel
number. These subchannel numbers
appear in the box to the right of the
primary channel number. Press OK to
tune.
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Primary
Channel
Right arrow
button
Subchannel (if
necessary)
CHANGING
CHANNELS
To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, the
remote needs to be in the correct "mode": either DIRECTV mode (if you
subscribe to DIRECTV) or "iV mode.
When you want to watch DIRECTV ® programming,
put the remote in DIRECTV mode
DIRECTV
button
1.
Make sure the TV is in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV on
the remote control
2.
Enter the channel number and press OK. If you do not enter at
least three digits, "???" will appear in the channel entry box,
and the system will wait for a valid entry.
Channel
entry box
When you want to watch a digital or analog TV
channel, put the remote in TV mode
Highlighted
to
indicate DIRECTV
mode
If you want to watch a digital channel:
1.
Make sure the TV is in "IV mode by pressing TV on the remote
control.
2.
Enter the primary
the primary
press OK.
channel number. This number will appear
in
bu_on
channel entry box. If there is no subchannel,
TV
3.
If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and
you want to enter subchannel numbers, press the right arrow to
advance to the subchannel entry box.
4.
Enter the number of the subchannel.
the subchannel entry box.
5.
Press OK on the remote
This number will appear in
control to tune to the channel,
Subchannel
entry box
Primary
channel
If you want to watch an analog channel:
Highlighted
indicate TV
mode
to
entry box
1.
Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote
control.
2.
Enter the channel number. This number will appear
primary channel entry box. (Analog
subchannels.)
3.
Press OK on the remote
channels don't
in the
have
control to tune to the channel.
Note that you can always use the channel
up and down buttons on the remote
control to change channels within the
DIRECTV and TV modes.
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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE)
OPERATION
The PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
feature lets you display a second, smaller
analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture.
Your TV is equipped
with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air
television signals. You will only be able to use the PIP window
picture with analog channels.
be able to use PiP with
analog channels.
I Note that you will only
and main
PIP BUTTONS
There are certain remote
works:
buttons
that control
the way the PIP window
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MUT_
PIP Brings up the PiP window.
Arrows
Press PIP again to remove the window.
Let you move the PIP window
SWAP Switches, or "swaps,"
main picture.
to different
areas of the screen.
the video from the PIP window
with the
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between
the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are
controlling the PIP or the main picture, look at the channel banner as
you change channels. The triangular indicator is beside the channel
number for the picture you're controlling.
SKIp
Arrows__
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Main
picture
channel
number
PIP
buttons -Channel
control
indicator
USING
THE
PIP channel
number
PIP FEATURE
While you may use PiP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should
get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps.
1.
Pressthe PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears
on the screen.
2.
Use the channel up and down or digit buttons to change the PIP
channel.
3.
To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL.
Then use the channel up and down or digit buttons.
To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main
picture, press the CH CTRL button.
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PiP PROBLEMS?
If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have
tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make
sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or
signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog
(NTSC format) channel. The PIP window will reappear.
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i
The message "PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating" in the channel
banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you
should tune to another channel.
If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed, you may have movie or TV
rating limits set. These limits may block your access to the PIP
channel. For information
on removing limits, see the section "Using
the Profiles."
if the PIP window disappears when closed captioning is displayed or
you press the MUTE button on the remote control, you have a
conflict in your settings. You cannot view PiP when parental controls
have blocked the current program or closed captioning is displayed.
In order to view PIP, either unlock parental controls or change the
closed captioning setting.
You cannot view closed captioning
in the PIP window.
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4
USING
1.
THE
INPUT
BUTTON
Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available
input sources until you find the input associated with the
component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.
Input -source
Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change
with each press of the INPUT button.
2.
Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing
INPUT.
If you tune to VlD1 and your VCR is connected to that input,
you will be able to view your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the
VCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must
first press the VCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR
mode.
There are other ways of selecting an input channel:
Program the component
(VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote
control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when
pressed. See the section in this book, "System Options and
Preferences" for information on auto tuning.
After pressing INPUT on the remote, enter the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
to tune to (S)VlD1, 2, 3, FRONT, or CMPNT respectively.
•
After pressing INPUT on the remote, press GUIDE on the remote
control to view a guide-like
corresponding channels.
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list of your line inputs and
INPUT
button
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WHAT
IS A PROGRAM
GUIDE?
A program guide is an on-screen programming
schedule. It is
a list of the current and future programs. There are separate
guides for TV programs and DIRECTVe programming
(available if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming),
Both of these guides can be viewed in different
¥
formats.
Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to
highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons
on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to that
channel.
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USING THE
PROGRAM
GUIDES
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BRINGING
UP THE
PROGRAM
If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming,
GUIDES
you have access to two
program guides: a DIRECTV ® programming
guide and a TV program
guide (for terrestrial programming).
If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV ®
programming,
you will have one guide: the TV
program guide.
You can access the program
•
GU4_E
__ -_ _
guides by:
Pressing the GUIDE button
on the remote
Pressing MENU on the remote
control
control,
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or
and selecting
Program
Guide.
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Note that when you access a program guide, you view the guide
corresponding
to the "mode" you are in. For example, if you are in
DIRECTV mode and press the GUIDE button, you will view the DIRECTV ®
programming
guide. Similarly, if you are in TV mode and press the
GUIDE button, you will view the TV program guide.
If you are viewing
the TV program
guide and would
DIRECTV guide, press DIRECTV on the remote control
and view the DIREC-rV® programming
guide.
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like to view the
to change "modes"
ANATOMY
O F TH E TV P ROG RAM
To access the TV program
GU I D E
guide:
1.
Press the TV button
on the remote control.
2.
Press GUIDE on the remote control, The following diagram shows
you the kind of information
you will see in the "IV program guide,
Note that the availability of TV program titles and information
is
dependent upon information
provided by local broadcasters.
"Family" is one of five selectable profiles
(press WHO on the remote to change)
Program titles and information, when available
Indicates current time and day
Primary channel
number__
Subchannel
number-
Abbreviated -channel name,
when available
Returns you to previous
screen
you to the
main menu
Scrolls down through
the guide
Provides access to other program
guide formats
Help gives you more
information
about the
program
guide
guide, you can press DIRECTV on the
remote control and view the DIRECTV®
to
I programming
hen you are guide
viewingif you
the subscribe
TV program
DIRECTV® programming.
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ANATOMY
OF THE
DIRECTV
® PROGRAMMING
GUIDE
To access the DIRECTV® programming
guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV®
service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The
following diagram shows you the kind of information
DIRECTV ® programming
guide.
you will see in the
"Family"
is one of five selectable
Program titles and
information
Returns you to previous
profiles
Indicates
current time and day
screen
Takes you to the main menu
Provides accessto other program
guide formats and functions
Help gives you more information
about the program guide
Searches program
information
Sorts the guide by themes
Sorts the guide by movies or sports
Sorts the current
titles for specific
guide alphabetically
by title
Scrolls down through the guide
Shows all available
programs
When you are viewing the DIRECTV°
programming guide, you can press TV on
the remote control and view the TV
program guide.
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GETTING
AROUND
IN THE GUIDES
There are several ways to change channels and move around
DIRECTV ® programming
guides.
the TV and
the guide, continuously press the right
arrow button on the remote control to
I To view a listing of future programming
scroll to the right.
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Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9)
You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by
entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For
example, to highlight channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and
press OK on the remote control. To highlight channel 73, press 7-3
and OK.
Scroll channel by channel
The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section-or page--of
the total program guide. You can scroll to other
sections using the arrows: highlight other times with the left and
right arrows; highlight other channels with the up and down
arrows.
Scroll page by page
If you want to scroll up or down through the program guides faster,
press the channel up and down buttons on the remote control. The
highlight scrolls a page at a time.
TUNING
TO A PROGRAM
To tune directly to a current program
program name and press OK.
listed in a guide,
highlight
the
To see information
about a program or channel in the guide,
highlight the program or channel name and press INFO.
After you highlight
a program name and press INFO, the
Program Details screen appears and gives you several
options•
Then, if the program is not a Pay Per View (PPV) program,
options are to choose:
your
• View Channel to tune to that channel
• Channel Guide to see a program
lineup for that channel
• Other Times to see what other times the program
is available
The options available to you may vary according to the type of program
you select. If the program is PPV,you will have the option to buy the
program.
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USING
THE GUIDE
BU'I-I'ON
Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an
alternate type of TV or DIRECTV® programming
guide: Detail Guide,
SurfGuide
(DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide.
TM
By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the
remote control. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide
to the Grid Guide or the SurfGuide feature (DIRECTV only) using the
following
steps:
1,
Select Preferences from the main menu.
2.
Select Default
3.
Use the arrows and OK to choose the guide you want to appear first
when you press GUIDE. If SurfGuide is selected as the default guide,
Grid Guide will appear when you access the TV program guide since
the SurfGuide feature isn't available as a TV program guide.
The TV Detail
Guide
Guide.
The Detail Guide
The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel
format, with
program information
for the highlighted
program (if available) at the
top of the guide.
The SurfGuide
TM
The SurfGuide
feature
(DIRECTV only)
The SurfGuide feature displays seven DIRECTV ® channels in a half-hour
time-and-channel
format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming.
The full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of
the screen. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show
two hours of programming.
The TV Grid Guide
The Grid Guide
The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel
format, with
the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide.
THE OTHER
GUIDES
ICON
The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the TV and DIRECTV_
programming
guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, such
as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups. You can access
these guides by highlighting
then selecting the Other Guides icon at the
bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.
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Channel Guide
Displays a channel's DIRECTV e or TV programming
schedule in a channel-by-channel format. You may also directly enter
channel numbers and press OK to go to another channel's listing.
Other Guides icon
to that channel by pressing OK or get
more information by pressing the INFO
I You
can highlight any program then tune
button.
Channel
channel.
Guide lets you see programs
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on a specific
SurfGuide"
(available with DIRECTV only)
Displays seven
DIRECTV ® channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you
subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming. The full name of the program
and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen. Pressthe right
arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show two hours of
programming.
Guide Data
Shows you the future guides that are available
lets you select one to view in either the TV or DIRECTV®
programming
guide.
and
Guide Data shows you future
guides.
Channel Lists Displays a list of profiles. You can choose a profile
from this list and the guide will display only the DIRECTV _ or TV
channels which have been included in that profile's channel list. You
can also access profiles by pressing WHO on the remote when in the
program guide.
Channel Groups
Lets you sort only the DIRECTV ® programming
guide to include only channels that fall into the selected category.
For example, you could sort the DIRECTV ® programming
guide to
show only Pay Per View movies that are available at a future time.
Attractions...
Displays a list of DIRECTV® channels that show
coming attractions and special events information.
EXITING
A PROGRAM
The Attractions
Guide shows coming
DIRECTV events and programs.
GUIDE
There are three ways to exit a guide:
•
Highlight
a channel and press OK.
•
Highlight
Exit and press OK.
•
Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote
control.
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SORTING
THE
DIRECTV
PROGRAMMING
Sorting
e
GUIDE
the guide is a way of organizing
the DIRECTV® programming
guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are
several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.
The Sorting icons appear at the bottom
and Detail Guide.
SORTING
GUIDE
of the Grid Guide
TH E DI RECTV ® PROG RAMMI
NG
BY TOPICS
The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV_ programming
guide according to the
current user's preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.
Topics button
After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon.
Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user's themes
preferences.
These preferences
are saved in each user's profile.
Topics themes
Checkmark the themes that interest
you.
Select the topic categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to
appear when you select the topics icon in the guides. Programming that
fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV _
programming
guide when you sort by the topics icon.
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button
SORTING
THE
BY MOVI
ES
DIRECTV
® PROGRAMMING
GUIDE
Select the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV® programming
guide to list
only DIRECTV movies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a
movies themes icon.
Movies
icon
Select the movies themes icon to sort the guide to list movies by type,
such as comedies or musicals.
Movies themes
icon
Select a movie theme that interests you.
SORTING
GUIDE
THE
DIRECTV
® PROGRAMMING
BY SPORTS
Select the sports icon tell the DIRECTV® programming
DIRECTV ®sporting events. After
the sports themes icon.
guide to list only
you select the sports icon, it changes to
Sports icon
Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such
as basketball or soccer.
Sports themes icon
Select a sports theme
LISTING
that interests you.
ALL DIRECTV
_ PROGRAMMING
The all icon resets the DIRECTV _ programming
guide to show all
available topics, channels and listings for the current profile.
All icon
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SORTING
THE
CURRENT
PROGRAMMING
GUIDE
DIRECTV
®
ALPHABETICALLY
The AlphaSort'= feature lists all the program titles in the current
DIRECTV _ programming
guide in alphabetical
order. You can also find
this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for
specific program titles that are in the current guide, After listing
programs whose first _etter or number match your entry, AlphaSort lists
programs in the current DIRECTV® programming
guide that have your
entry anywhere in the title.
In the AIphaSort menu, use the arrow buttons
to highlight a character, then press OK.
on your remote
AlphaSort
icon
control
For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you
should highlight and select is "A." (Words like "The", "A", and "An"
appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with "A" appear in the
AIphaSort list. Next, enter the letter "U". All titles beginning with "AU"
appear in the list. Programs that contain "AU" anywhere in their titles
will appear at the end of the list.
FINDING
DIRECTV
PROGRAMS
USING
SCOUT _
The Scout icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV ®programming
guide lets
you assign st Scouts w, to search all DIRECTV® programming
guides (both
current and future) for very specific program title information.
To use the Scout feature:
1.
Highlight
the Scout icon in the program
guide and select it.
Highlight one of the Scout 1-8 menu items from the next screen and
press OK. If you're setting up a new Scout, make sure to select a
Scout menu item without
a check beside it, since the check means
you have already set up that Scout.
Select a Scout menu item without
new Scout.
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a check to set up a
Scouticon
Select Enter Text to set up the information
look for in all program guide titles.
3,
4.
the Scout feature
will
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters.
For example, if you are interested in tennis events, enter a common
term you might see in program titles, like "tennis."
On-screen icons represent the
status of the scout feature:
indicates the Scout
feature is set to find
specific information.
indicates the Scout
feature has found the
information you
specified.
Select Enter Text to set up a Scout.
5,
Select Run Scout. The Scout feature
DIRECTV ® programming
will search for information
in all
guide titles.
6.
Check the Scout search's results by selecting the Scout icon from the
program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout menu
item that has the binoculars icon next to it.
7,
Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere
within a program title, the program will be included in the Scout
Results program list. if no match is found, check again after the
receiver has been off for approximately
30 minutes.
Scouts look for specific program
information.
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THE OTHER
ICONS
These icons are located
on both the DIRECTV and TV program
guides.
Exit
Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering
the program guides.
Exit icon
Help
Brings up additional
information
about the guide. Press OK to continue.
Help icon
Down
Arrow
The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through
guide. Highlight
other channels in the
the down arrow, and then press either OK or the down
arrow on the remote to scroll down through
the program
Arrow icon
guide.
The Main Menu
Brings up the main menu, Press OK to continue,
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Main menu icon
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
AND AUDIO
TO YOUR
PICTURE
Y
The following section tells you how to adjust the picture
quality and audio quality of your TV.
•
The Picture Quality menu contains the controls
you adjust the picture.
that let
•
The Audio menu contains the controls that let you
adjust the way the audio sounds.
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Y
Y
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ADJUSTING
TV CONTROLS
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Y
Y
Y
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PICTURE
QUALITY
CONTROLS
The Picture Quality menu contains all of the TV's video configuration
controls. To access the Picture Quality menu, press MENU on the remote
control to go to the main menu, then select Picture Quality.
Picture Quality
PICTURE
SE'rFINGS
The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the
picture looks. The picture settings you specify apply to your current
mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to
move the slider to the desired position. Then select Exit when you are
finished.
Your options
under the Picture Settingsmenu are:
•
Contrast
Adjusts differences
the picture.
•
Color
•
Tint
•
Black level
•
Sharpness
between
the light and dark areas of
Adjusts the richness of the color.
Adjusts the balance between
Adjusts the brightness
the red and green levels.
of the picture.
Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
You can have seven different picture settings: one for analog channels,
one for digital channels (including DIRECTV channels), and one for
components attached to CMPNT (component video input), and INPUT 1,
2, 3, and 4 (FRONT).
To make settings:
1.
Enter the "mode" for which you would
example, press DIRECTV or TV).
2.
Then press MENU.
3.
Select Picture Quality, and then select Picture Settings to set picture
settings.
COLOR
like to apply the setting
WARMTH
Color Warmth displays a choice list that lets you set one of
automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette
colors, Normal for an ordinary picture color, and Warm for
palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
standard of 6500 K and the normal setting corresponds
to 9300 K.
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(for
three
of picture
a more red
the NTSC
menu for model P61310 is pictured here.
NOISE
FILTER
Noise filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automatic
settings that allows you to reduce picture "static" or any type of
interference.
You can set Noise Filter to Off, Low, or High.
Off
When set to Off, no noise reduction
occurs:
Low
When set to Low, the television produces a softer, smoother
picture and retains picture sharpness and detail. This is especially useful
for providing a cleaner picture in weak analog signal conditions.
High
When set to High, the television produces an even softer,
smoother picture. This is especially useful for providing a cleaner picture
in weak analog signal conditions. However, when Noise Filter is on High,
picture detail is somewhat decreased.
CONVERGENCE
Convergence is available in model P61310 only. Selecting Convergence
lets you adjust the TV's tubes. When the TV tubes' images are precisely
aligned, they create the color images you see on the screen. Over time,
the picture can drift out of alignment.
If your picture seems fuzzy or has
a yellow tint, using Convergence could correct this misalignment.
Once you are in the Convergence menu, selecting Auto Converge will
cause the monitor to self-correct color images. For best results, leave the
TV turned on for 30 minutes before running Auto Convergence.
Selecting Blue Centering or Red Centering begins a process that lets you
align the red and blue picture tubes to produce the best picture quality.
Use the arrows on the remote control to adjust the red and blue
projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white.
PICTURE
TILT
Picture Tilt is available in model F383190 only. Your TV has an extra-large
picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's
magnetic field. You may need to adjust picture tilt. Use the left and
right arrows to adjust the picture tilt.
PICTURE
PRESETS
Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of three
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting,
or Personal Picture Preset. Based on the degree of lighting in your room,
you should choose Bright, Normal, or Soft Lighting. After you select one,
the contrast, color tint, black level, and sharpness settings found under
the Picture Settings menu are automatically
adjusted according to your
selection.
RESET CONTROLS
AHows you to reset all picture quality controls
to their original
If you choose Personal Picture Preset, you
can customize color, tint, black level, and
sharpness to your desired level, and the
television _saves" those settings. After
you've done this, it allows you to go back
into the menu and select Bright, Normal,
or Soft Lighting when you need to
without losing your customized settings.
For example, if you normally use Personal
Picture Preset but wanted to watch a
show in Bright Lighting today, you can
choose Bright Lighting now, watch the
show, and then afterwards return to your
customized settings by choosing Personal
Picture Presets again.
defaults.
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AUDIO
CONTROLS
The Audio menu letsyou adjustthe controlsthat involvethe TV'saudio
outputs.To accessthe Audio menu, pressMENU on the remote, then
select Audio from the main menu,
MUTE
Turn Mute on (select Sound Off) to set the TV's volume to its minimum
level. The same can be accomplished
control.
TONE
by pressing MUTE on the remote
CONTROLS
Lets you adjust the Bass, Treble and Balance. Use the right and left arrow
buttons on your remote to adjust the sliders. Increasing the bass and
treble output from the TV's internal speakers increases the low and high
tones, respectively. Adjusting the balance shifts the audio output
between the left and right internal speakers.
AUDIO
PROCESSOR
Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control
the sound comes through your speakers.
the way
To make settings:
1.
Press MENU to access the main menu.
2,
Select Audio, and then select Audio Processor. Depending on your
speaker setup, any combination
of the following options will
appear:
• Mono
Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should
only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance from the
broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner
displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is
broadcast in mono.
• Stereo
Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right
front channels. Most "FV programs and recorded materials have
stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stereo when
you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
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r For information
on connecting external
speakers to your HDTV, see the section
"Setup and Connections."
J
• *SRS Stereo (o)
greater
Is an audio processing
depth and stereo separation
technology
that adds
to stereo audio signals.
fixed audio jacks, see the section "Setup
and
Connections"
of the TV"
For more
informationunder
on "Back
the variable
and
and Connecting a Stereo Amplifier."
• *SRS FOCUS(.) Focuses audio signals by adding treble and making
dialog more understandable.
f
SPEAKERS
Allows you to turn on or off internal
SOUND
J
l
When the TV is connected to an optional,
compatible six-channel amplifier/receiver
and speakers via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jack on the back panel, you receive Dolby
Digital Surround Sound, if transmitted.
Use the Optical Output menu to specify
Auto Select, PCM, Dolby Digital, or Off.
speakers.
LOGIC
Monitors a program's audio track and limits volume excursions to a
minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to
limit sudden volume increases, like when a commercial begins.
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SAP
When turned
on, Second Audio
Program (SAP) plays the program's
audio
in a second language, if one is available.
SAP is also used to broadcast a
program's audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
SAP is broadcast in mono and is not available for digital programs.
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby DigitaF and PCM
decoder. Your television will automatically
choose Dolby Digital or PCM
based on the signal source. Select Dolby Digital if the TV is connected to
a Dolby Digital only decoder; it will provide six independent soundtrack
channels through the optical output jack (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT).
Select PCM if connected to a PCM only decoder; it will then provide two
independent
soundtrack channels. Select Off if you want no audio
output provided.
AUDIO
LANGUAGE
The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language
you want to hear when it is available. The system will automatically
set
the audio program to the selected audio language when the channel
you are viewing is either a DIRECTV or a digital channel and the
specified language is available.
In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language
using the up and down arrows, then press OK to select.
* SRS,SRS-Focus, Sound Retrieval
you want
System, and the SRS logo are registered
trademarks
of SRS Labs, Inc.
t Manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby",
"Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks
Laboratories.
Confidential
Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.
of Dolby
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Icon in the Channel
Banner
You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner.
Audio
language
icon
If the icon is highlighted
while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV
channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the
icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.
If the icon is highlighted
when watching an analog (NTSC) TV
channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the
icon will play the SAP for the current
changed.
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channel until the channel is
CREATING
USER PROFILES
This section describes the user profiles feature.
information
about:
•
creating a profile's
•
setting spending
•
setting DlRECTV®programming,
limits.
•
blocking
•
locking and unlocking
unrated
TV and DIRECTV viewing
It includes
¥
lists.
limits.
TV, and movie rating
TV programs.
a profile.
V
V
USING
THE
I
PROFILES
V
¥
V
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ABOUT
PROFILES
Use the MENU button on the remote
control to bring up the main menui use
the arrows to highlight an option, and
press OK to select it.
When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four
different profiles in addition to the default "Family" profile. You can set
up specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile.
After you've set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then, press the
WHO button on the remote control to scroll through your profiles and
press OK to access a certain one.
But first, personalize
a profile
by entering
a name.
1.
Select Profiles from the main menu.
2.
Select a profile
3.
Select Edit User Name from the next menu.
4.
Use the up, down, and right arrows on the remote
and select a letter.
5.
Press OK.
If the main menu does not appear, the
remote control might not be in TV or
DIRECTV mode. Try pressing the TV or
DIRECTV button and then MENU.
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to edit: User 1, User 2, User 3, or User 4.
control to find
You can personalize each profile.
To continue
editing
the profile,
select DIRECTV Setup (if you have
ordered DIRECTV ®programming}
or TV Setup. The following
describe how to set up these features.
THE
DIRECTV
sections
SETUP
The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to
DIRECTV ® programming.
Through this menu you can establish DIRECTV
channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for DIRECTV ®
programs.
EDITING
CHANNELS
IN A DIRECTV
LIST
You should create a DIRECTV channel list to establish which DIRECTV
channels the selected profile can access. To create the DIRECTV channel
list:
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1.
Highlight
and select a user name, then select DIRECTVSetup.
2.
Highlight Edit Channels and press OK.
You can also set up profiles as categories
instead of as users. For example, name a
profile "Sports" and include only sports
channels in the profile. Or, name it
HMovies," include only movie channels,
and set a rating and spending limit for
yourself or your family.
]
Check the channels you want to include
(programming
subject to change).
3,
in the list
Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press
OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a
certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote
control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and
down buttons.
Checkmarked
items appear inthe DIRECTV channel
_ist. In other
words, when you select that profile and begin surfing through
DIRECTV channels with the channel up and down buttons, only the
checkmarked channels will appear as you surf.
SELECTING
OR DELETING
ALL DIRECTV
CHANNELS
You might be able to save time when creating a DIRECTM channel list
by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option
to either add or delete
individual channels.
all channels before
removing
or adding
Also, DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels
available. To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile
channel list, choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the
channels you want to appear in the list.
SE'n'ING
THE
DIRECTV
SPENDING
LIMIT
Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a profile's per-event
spending limit for Pay Per View (PPV) programs. To set the spending
limit, choose the user profile name, select DIRECTVSetup, then
follow
1.
these steps:
Highlight
Spending
You can also access spending limits by
selecting System Options from the main
menu and then selecting Purchases, You can
then select Spending Limit and set limits for
all users from one location instead of
accessing each profile individually.
Limit, and press OK.
You can set a per-event spending limit for each
profile.
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2.
3.
Use the digits or the arrow buttons
single-program
spending limit.
Lock the system. See "Locking
section for details.
on the remote
control
to enter a
Important!
the System" near the end of this
You need to lock the system in order for
rating limits, channel limits, and spending
limits to go into effect.
After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a
password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your
spending limit allows. The system will then temporarily
unlock the limits
you have set until the power is turned off. When.the system is turned
back on, the system will be locked again.
SETTING
THE
DIRECTV
RATING
To edit the limits after you Iockthe
system, you need to enter the system
password, See "Locking the System" for
details.
LIMIT
The Set Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum
for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system).
viewing
limit
•
Note that the rating limit cannot be enforced if a program has not
been rated, if rating information
for that program is not transmitted
by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked.
1.
Select a user.
2.
Select DIRECTVSetup.
3.
Highlight
Set Rating Limit and press OK.
Please note that the rating limit you set
while in the DIRECTV Setup menu applies
only to the selected profile and to
DIRECTVe programs--it does not apply to
TV programs.
Use the arrow buttons
on the remote
control
to move the
selector up and down.
4.
Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the
highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding
illustration,
movies that are rated up to and including a PG-13 rating
can be viewed.
After the rating limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the
system password to watch programs with a rating higher than the limit.
The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the
power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will
be locked again.
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To set limits for TV programming, select a
profile, select TV Setup and then select
Set TV Rating or Set Movie Rating.
THE
TV
SETUP
You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating
limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu.
EDITING
CHANNELS
IN ATV
LIST
You should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels
(including both analog and digital)
To create the TV channel list:
1.
Select a user.
2.
Select Edit Channels.
the selected profile
can access.
To start, you can add or delete all channels.
3,
Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK
to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a
certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote
control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and
down buttons.
Checkmarked items appear in the channel list. In other words, when.
you select that profile and begin surfing through TV channels, only
the checkmarked channels will appear as you surf. Note that the
only channe)s you can add to a list are ones that were found during
the channel search (see the "Getting Assistance" section in this book
for details on automatically
searching for channels).
SELECTING
OR DELETING
-i
J
J
antennas, pressing the ANTENNA button on
the remote allows you to edit the other
antenna's
when
are in
INote
that channel
if you're list
using
twoyou
terrestrial
TV mode.
|
ALL TV CHANNELS
You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by
using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to
either add or delete all channels before removing or adding
individual channels.
list is to directly tune to it using the digit
buttons on the remote control. If the system
can obtainway
thatto channel's
signal,to that
I Another
add a channel
the channel
channel
will be added into the channel list.
I
Also, terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or
subchannels available. To include new channels in your TV channel
list:
I.
Select System Options from the main menu, then select Channel
Search. The system will run a channel search, making it aware of
the new channel(s).
2,
Select Profiles from the main menu.
3.
Select the user profile
4.
Choose Edit Channels and checkmark
name, then
i
I
Press the CLEAR button on the remote control
to remove the on-screen menus and return to
Don't forget
about the CLEAR button.
normal
viewing.
1
TV Setup.
the new channel.
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SE'n'ING
THE TV RATING
The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program
your TV so children
cannot see certain programs
or channels.
The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve software inside your TV (often called V-Chip) which allows you
to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not
view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs,
you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved
programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering
the system password.
The V-Chip software
ignore it.
inside your TV is initially
turned
"off,"
so if you choose not to implement
it, you can just
When turned "on," the V-chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells
the V-Chip software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult
Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating or content themes that the program contains, you will receive
the message, "Program exceeds the TV rating limit you set," when you turn to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide ratings. However, you can block out programs that have been given a
rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the
broadcaster.
The TV age-based
ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.
Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA
Description
Themes for Age-Based
Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following
content themes: crude indecent
language
TV-14
and Content
(L), explicit
sexual
activity
(S), or graphic
violence
(V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring
this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.
This program contains
one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
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(D), strong
coarse
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive
dialogue (D), infrequent
coarse
language (L), some sexual situations
(S), or moderate violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) or situations (S), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental
skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence
(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
audience,
including
To set TV programming
limits:
1.
From the main menu, select Profiles.
2.
Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the
Profiles menu.
3.
Select TVSetup
4.
Select Set TV Rating.
from the next menu.
Remember you are only olocking TV programs
and movies for the one Profile you select in
the Profiles menu. If you would like to block
different programs for different users, be sure
to complete the process for each of them.
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Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV
programs based on rating and content.
Once you get to the Set 3-V Rating screen, use the arrows and OK
buttons on your remote control to change the status of a TV
program rating from View to Block. The following
sections give you
more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.
THE
RATING
Below is an example
screen.
LIMIT
of where
SCREEN
items are located within
the Rating Limit
You must remember to lock the system for
rating limits to take effect.
J
J
Age-Based Rating Limit
Lists the available ratings you
can b_ock or view with the
Rating Status Buttons
rating status buttons.
Lets you know whether the status of the age-based
rating limit to the left is View or Block.
Content
Themes
Lists the content themes you can block or view
with the content status buttons.
Content Status Buttons
Lets you know which content themes are available
for that rating, and whether the status of the
content theme is View (V) or Block (B).
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BLOCKING
AGEIBASED
f
RATINGS
You can automatically
block all program ratings above a specified agebased rating level. For example, if you only want your child to .watch
programs that have a
TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch
TV-G,
TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs),
with higher ratings.
To block programs
1.
2.
First, determine
watch.
Highlight
only
then you need to block other programming
with higher
the lowest
ratings:
level rating you do not want the child to
Hierarchy
the rating status button
that corresponds with the lowest
rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above,
you would point to the rating status button corresponding
to TVPG, since the highest rating you want her to watch is TV-G.)
3,
Press OK to change the button
from
change to Block (and B).
Changing the TVIpG rating status button from View to
Block causes the buttons for the higher ratings and
content to change to Block and B.
Press the left arrow
menu.
Viewing
button
Age-Based
on the remote
control
to return to the
Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option
and changing some of the ratings to View.
of going back
1.
Determine
the rating you want to view that is currently
blocked.
2.
Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight
button, such as TV-14, whose status is Block.
3.
Press OK to change the status to View. Your child would then be
able to watch all programs with a TV-14, TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y
rating.
the rating status
Note that the content theme buttons corresponding
to TV-14
change to View as well. They and the age-based rating status
buttons are the only buttons that automatically
change back to
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Age-Based
TV-MA
of
Ratings
Mature
Audience Only
View to Block. The status for
this and all higher ratings automatically
4.
When you change the status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically block
higher ratings and all corresponding
content themes.
TV-14
Parents Strongly
Cautioned
TV-PG
Parental
Guidance
Suggested
TVIG
General
Audience
TV-Y7
Directed to
Children 7
Years and Older
TVIy
All Children
Blocking Specific Content
You can block programs
Themes
You must remember to lock the system for
based on their content. (Content is
,rating limits to take effect.
J
represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See "Setting the
I"V Rating" for details.) When you block a content theme for a
particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for
higher rated programs as well.
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that
have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, you need to block
adult language in all programming
rated TV-PG and above.
To block program
Content
content:
1.
Determine the lowest level of content
to watch.
2.
Highlight the content button that corresponds with the lowest
content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example
above, you would highlight the V button located under the L and
to the right of TV-PG.)
3.
D
Sexually Explicit
Dialogue
L
Adult Language
S
Sexual Situations
V
Violence
you do not want the child
Press OK to change the button from Vto B. All higher ratings'
language content theme button will automatically
change to B.
Themes
FV Fantasy Violence
Selecting the content theme button corresponding
with adult language (L) and TV-PG blocks all programs
with adult language (L) rated TV-pG and highe_
4.
Press the left arrow to return
Viewing
Specific Content
to the menu or exit the screen.
Themes
After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going
back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):
1.
Determine
the content
2.
Use the arrows to highlight a particular content button,
the B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.
3.
Press OK to change its status back to V. Your child would then be
able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but
not programs
themes you want to change to View (V).
with TV-PG or TV-MA language
Note that only the content
TV-14 language
theme buttons,
such as
content.
theme status button
corresponding
to
(L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content
such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
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SEI_'ING
THE
MOVIE
RATING
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified
level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu:
1.
From the main menu, select Profiles,
2.
Select the user you for whom you would
3.
Select TVSetup from the next menu.
4.
Select Set Movie Rating.
like to set limits.
Selecting Set Movie Rating allows you to set a limit
movies based on rating.
Blocking Movie
Ratings
To block movies:
1.
Determine
watch.
the lowest level rating you do not want the child to
2,
Highlight the rating status button corresponding
to the lowest
rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above,
you would highlight the rating status button corresponding
to PG13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)
3.
Press OK to change the button from View to Block. All higher
ratings' View buttons will automatically
change to Block.
Change the button from View to Block and all higher
rated movies will also be blocked.
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To set limits for DIRECTV ® programming,
select a profile, select DIRECTV Setup and
then select Set Rating Limit.
for
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and
lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you can
automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
4.
Please note that the rating limits you set
while
in the TV Setup menu apply only to
TV programs--they
do not apply to
DIRECTV ® programs.
Press the left arrow to return
to the menu or exit the screen.
You must remember to lock the system for
rating limits to take effect,
/
)
Viewing
Moving
Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back
and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:
1.
2.
Determine
the movie ratings you want to change to View (V).
Use the arrows to highlight
the status button
r
Some movies may be given a "Not Rated"
rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must
separately set "Not Rated Movies" to View to
see these movies.
]
you want to
change.
3.
Press OK to change its status back to View.
For example,
if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are
blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding
with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies
with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.
BLOCKING
UNRATED
Some TV programming
not want your children
separately,
To block unrated
f
TV SHOWS
is not rated and may contain material
to see. These shows must be blocked
you do
shows:
1.
Select the user you would
Profiles menu.
like to set limits for through
2.
Select TV Viewing.
3.
Select Set TV Rating.
4.
Now select UnratedShows.
5.
Highlight the radio button beside your choice of View Unrated
Shows or Block Unrated Shows and press OK to select it.
Note that "unrated n TV shows may include
news, sports, political, religious, local and
weather programs, emergency bulletins, public
announcements, and programs sent without
ratings. It could also include programs whose
ratings are either "None" or "N/A."
the
Selecting Unrated Shows allows the user to view or
block all unrated programs.
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CHOOSING
YOUR
PROFILE
Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile
To select a different
profile:
1.
2.
Press the WHO button
banner.
to scroll through
The WHO button
through
toggles
is selected by default.
the profiles
in the channel
the profiles.
When your profile appears, enter your four-digit
personal password
to access your profile. If the profile is not password protected, you
can just press OK to activate it.
The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits associated with the
chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked.
6O
LOCKING
AND
UNLOCKING
A USER
PROFILE
- When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know
the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies
only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not
prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main
menu if they first enter the system password.
Don't Forget Your Password
If you forget a USER password and the system
is locked, you need to unlock the system and
then assign a new user password. If the
system is not locked, select Profiles from the
main menu, choose Unlock User, and enter a
new password.
When you lock a profile (excluding "Family"), you took its channet
limits, rating limits, and spending limits. After locking the profile,
you need to enter the system password to edit these settings.
1.
Choose the profile you want to lock or unlock from the Profiles
menu, highlight Lock Useror Unlock User, and press OK.
Locking the user profile
protects
the limits you set
up.
2.
When locking a user, use the arrows or the digits on the remote
control to enter a four-digit user password.
Some other things to remember
profites are:
about locking
and unlocking
•
For a lock to be effective,
you must exit out of the menu system.
•
When you attempt to access a profile's channel that is blocked
by one or more limits and the system is locked, you will be asked
to unlock the video by entering the SYSTEM password.
If you enter the system password to override
the channel banner will turn yellow, and all
temporarily
unlocked until you turn off the
you turn on the television again, the system
the Family profile channel list will be active.
lock without turning off the television, you
icon in the channel banner.
a limit, the lock on
limits are
television. When
will be locked, and
If you want to recan select the lock
•
If a profile is locked and you want to access its channels, press
WHO on the remote control and then enter the user password.
•
If a profile is locked and you want to access its settings, you can
access it through the menu system by choosing Profiles, then
choosing the profile name. Then enter the system password.
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LOCKING
THE
SYSTEM
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When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into
effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked
profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the
system is locked.
When the system is locked, you can still access a profile
and watch
The Lock/Unlock icons in the channel
banner are an easy way to lock or unlock
the system. Press INFO and select the icon
to change the lock status.
Green Unlock icon The system is
unlocked. Spending, viewing and
other limits can be accessed and
changed.
a
channel in its channel list (if the profile is locked, however, you must
have the user password). Locking the system activates all rating,
spending, viewing, and channel limits for all profiles. When you lock the
system, no one can modify any of these settings without first entering
the four-digit
system password.
1.
Select Profiles from the main menu. Then select Lock System and
press OK. Or, press INFO on the remote control and select the green
unlock icon from the channel banner.
You can lock the system via the channel banner
entering a password.
Use the arrows
3.
Enter the password a second time to confirm
UNLOCKING
or the digits to enter a four-digit
THE
•
RedLock icon
Limits cannot be
accessed or changed without the
system password and all limits are
in effect.
by
2.
For the changes to be effective,
Yellow Unlock icon
A password has been entered to
override limits. No limits can be
accessed or changed in the menu
without a system password.
system password.
it.
you must exit out of the menu system.
SYSTEM
When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing,
ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock:
and
1.
Highlight
Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK.
2.
Highlight
system.
Yes and press OK to confirm
that you want to unlock the
When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more
limits and the system is locked, you will be asked to temporarily
unlock
the system by entering the four-digit system password.
If you enter the system password to override
a limit, all limits are
unlocked until you turn off the TV. When you turn on the TV again, the
system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be
selected. If you want to re-lock the system without turning off the TV,
you can select the lock icon in the channel banner.
If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming
and forget the SYSTEM password, contact
your satellite program provider's
authorization center.
If you forget the system password and do
not have DIRECTV® programming, remove
the access card from the TV's back panel
(store it in a safe place, or reinsert it
upside down to store it in the TV). Press
and hold the INFO button on the front
panel; simultaneously press and hold the
WHO button on the remote control.
Continue to hold for three seconds. All
passwords will be cleared.
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DI FF ERENT
WAYS TO ADJ UST YOU R H DTV
This chapter describes the other options available
such
to you
as:
•
selecting
a signal source and type
•
auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1.
VCR2, or DVD channel
•
searching for all available channels
•
checking your mailbox
•
purchasing
•
setting
•
using the FETCH button
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programs
up personal preferences
on the remote control
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CHANGING
THE SIGNAL
SOURCE
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you
would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, DIRECTV, or Video
Inputs. The same can be+accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV,
and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote
control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the
signal source.
To access the Signat Source menu:
1.
Press MENU on the remote
2.
Select System Options from the main menu.
3.
Select Signal Source from the next menu.
Select the appropriate
4.
control to access the main menu.
signal source.
Use the arrows and OK to select which source from
would like to receive a signal.
CHANGING
THE
SIGNAL
which you
TYPE
The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal
from cable TV or an off-air antenna. When you run Channel Search (see
"Channel Search" in this section for details), the TV automatically
detects your signal and you don't have to specify it here. However, if you
decide to change the source, you will need to use the Signal Type menu.
Note that when your signal source is coming from DIRECTV, this menu
will not be available.
Select whether you are receiving signals from
antenna or cable.
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an off-air
r
Note that viewing a VCR while in AIR
mode may result in poor picture
performance. If you have a VCR connected
to Antenna A or Antenna B, set the Signal
_Jpe to Cable for that Antenna.
AUTO
TUNING
This menu displays the various components you have connected to your
TV. It lets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input
channel when you press a device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the
remote control.
1.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote
corresponding
with a device.
control
to highlight
the field
Selecting any of the fields on this screen enables you to
specify which input or channel the component will use.
2.
Press the OK button on the remote to choose which input channel
you want to tune to when you press that device button. Choices for
each device are:
Not Connected
Select this if you don't have that device
connected to the antenna or video input jack on the back of the TV
or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular
device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) is pressed.
Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant A Select this if your device is connected to
Antenna A on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
channel 2 (or 3 or 4) when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2,
or DVD).
Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant B Select this if your device uses Antenna B
on the back of the TV and you want the "IV to tune to channel 2 (or
3 or 4) when you press the device button (VCRlo VCR2, or DVD).
J
on the back of the component is set to the
channel you specify in the Auto Tuning
I Reminder:
Make sure the Ch 2/3/4 switch |
screen.
Video INPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) Select this if your device is connected
to the Video tNPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) jack on the back of the TV and you
want the TV to tune to the input channel VID1 (or VID2 or VID3)
when you press the button. If you have an S-Video cable connected,
the input channel will read S-VID1 (or S-VID2 or S-VID3).
Cmpnt Video (Component
Video Input)
Select this if your
device is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack on the
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the input channel
CMPNT when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD).
3.
Now you can use the device buttons
remote control
the button.
{VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the
to tune to the correct input channel when you press
If you have programmed
your remote control and completed the above
steps to auto tune, you can_for
example_press
the VCR button and
both tune to the VCR's input channel and enter into "VCR mode." You
can then begin using the REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and
PAUSE buttons to control your VCR.
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CHANNEL
SEARCH
Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search automatically
for all
the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. When
the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will not be
placed the channel list.
The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a
Quick Search. A Full Search searches both Antenna A and B,
automatically
detects whether you are using cable or an off-air antenna,
and mawtake many minutes. Quick Search searches only for channels on
the antenna you're currently using and uses the current Air or Cable
setting. Quick Search is also completed faster than a Full Search and is
needed after you adjust a terrestrial antenna for optimum reception.
Running Channel Search collects all available TV channels
in a channel list.
MAILBOX
If you have ordered DIRECTV ® programming,
the mailbox shows you
messages that are sent---or "mailed"--from
your program providers. For
example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new
service or special program offering. If you have new or unread mail, the
mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.
CHECKING
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YOUR
MAIL
1.
Select Mailbox from the System Options
the channel banner to view your mail.
menu or the mail icon from
2.
Highlight
read.
2.
Press OK again to close the message.
3.
if you want to erase a message, highlight Erase Message and press
OK. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are
saved in memory.
a message and press OK. The message opens for you to
remove unwanted channels by using the
You can also edit the TV channel list and
Profiles menu.
directly tune to them using the digit
buttons on the remote control If the
system can obtain that channel's signal, it
Another way to add TV channels is to
will be added into the channel list.
Mail provides
providers.
the latest information
PURCHASES:
from program
PAY PER VIEW
PROGRAMS
Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase-like a movie ticket--if
you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming.
You can
preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to
purchase them.
PREVIEWING
AND
J
system password to order a PPV program if
it costs more than the spending limit you
You
may
needProfiles
to enter
your four-digit
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set up
in the
menu.
PURCHASING
You can preview and purchase DIRECTV ® Pay Per View movies and events
if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming.
To preview
a movie
or event:
1.
When in the DIRECTV program guide, use the down arrow on the
remote to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.
2.
Select the Other Guides icon.
The Other Guides icon
3.
Select Attractions
The Attractions
to preview.
Guide and select a channel to preview.
Guide gives you a choice of which channel
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To purchase
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a movie
or event,
you can take one of two actions:
Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV ® channels and
finding a PPV channel. When you find it, press the INFO button find
more information
and details about how to purchase it.
-Or-
Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV program guide and
press INFO, The Program Details screen will appear and give you
more information
about the program. From this screen you can also
purchase the program.
Use the program
5creeD.
guide
to get
to the Program
Details
From the Program Details screen, you can select:
•
Channel
•
Buy Program to purchase the program
•
Other Times to see what
The options
you select.
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Guide to see a program
available
lineup for that channel
other times the program
to you may vary according
is available
to the type of program
-X
your television to be able to order PPV
I You
programs
need to
using
connect
the on-screen
your phone
menus.
line to
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USING
THE
ATTRACTIONS
GUIDE
Your program providers may offer future programming
events not
currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called
"coming attractions"
and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To
access the Attractions
Guide:
1.
Press the DIRECTV button
on the remote
2.
Use the down arrow
the screen.
3.
Select the Other Guides icon.
4.
Select Attractions
5.
Select a channel.
control.
icon to move the highlight
Then press GUIDE,
to the bottom
of
Guide.
The Other Guides icon
The Attractions
Guides menu.
Guide is accessed through
the Other
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USING
THE
PURCHASES
MENU
The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming
Pay Per View purchases and edit spending
The Purchases menu shows you upcoming
DIRECTV purchases and spending limits.
and past DIRECTV
limits.
or past
The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow
button on the remote control to see more items. The display also shows
the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.
•
Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end
of the billing cycle and therefore may show purchases for which you
have already paid.
REVIEWING
AND
UPCOMING
PURCHASE
You can review the program
CANCELING
description,
AN
as well as cancel an upcoming
purchase. Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future
Purchases screen and press OK. To cancel, select the program, and then
press OK.
The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming
purchase.
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SE'I-I'ING
THE TIME
You can set the current
and whether
Indicate
AND
DATE
time and day, the current
or not you observe daylight
date, the time zone,
saving time.
you made will be discarded and the time
and date will be reset to the last saved
I If you select Use Defaults, any changes
settings.
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the settings for your area,
Use the arrow
buttons to move around
the menu screen, OK to select an
item, and the digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers. If
you have already acquired a digital signal, the time was automatically
set and you cannot reset it. You can, however, reset the time zone and
whether you observe daylight saving time. Important: After making
changes, be sure to select Save Changes. If you do not, your choices will
be discarded.
USING
THE
The Preferences
PREFERENCES
menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to
fit your personal preference.
can do in this menu.
COLOR
MENU
The following
sections outline
what you
SCH EME
You can change the color that appears in the menu and guides. To
change the color, select Preferences from the main menu and select
Color Scheme.
Use the up and down arrows
and OK button
to select the
menu color scheme you prefe_
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TRANSLUCENCY
You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and
program guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the
video behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for less
translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or guides).
DEFAULT
Note that when tuned to the device
connected to the component video input
jacks, translucency is set to opaque and
cannot be changed. Once you return to
watching another device, the original
setting is restored.
GUIDE
By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the
remote control, no matter if you access the DIRECTV ®programming
guide or the TV program guide. You can change the default guide from
the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide (DIRECTV only).
1.
Select Preferences from the main menu, then select Default
2.
Use the arrows and OK to choose which guide you want to appear
first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control.
types of guides, see the section, "Using
I For
information
the more
Program
Guides." about the three
Guide.
If you choose SurfGuide as the default, the Grid Guide will appear when
you access the TV program guide, since the SurfGuide isn't available as a
TV program guide.
SCREEN
FORMAT
If you receive an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image wilt be
displayed at that ratio on your HDTV unless you specify otherwise. Note
that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks,
you will not be able to manipulate the screen format or view the screen
format in the channel banner.
The Screen Format menu allows you to adjust the image through
following
options:
the
I
4:3 ratio
I
I
16:9 ratio
Normal
Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you want the onscreen appearance of the video to be a centered picture with gray side
panels (blank areas) on the right and left sides.
Full
Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 4:3 image
horizontally
so it fills your 16:9 screen. No gray side panels will be
added, and the image is vertically unaltered. This setting is especially
useful for viewing 16:9 formatted
DVDs.
Fill Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want gray
side panels on the right and left sides of the screen. The television will
adjust the image both horizontally and vertically so it fills the height
and width of your 16:9 screen with no gray side panels added. It will also
maintain the correct image proportion.
Use with material such as
"letterboxed"
laserdiscs or VCR tapes.
Also note that when in -IV or DIREC'TV mode, pressing the FORWARD
button
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on the remote
will toggle
through
screen formats.
Some digital (ATSC format) stations may
transmit 4:3 images in a way that will not
allow expansion. You will be unable to
adjust the screen format.
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CAPTION
DISPLAY
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose
when closed captioning information
is shown on the screen.
Closed Captioning
when available.
On
Captioning
information
Closed Captioning
Off
No captioning information
is shown always,
is displayed.
On When Muted
Captioning information
is only shown when the TV's
sound is muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE
button on the remote control.)
ANALOG
CAPTIONS
You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used
for displaying captioning information
for all types of channels except
digital terrestrial. The content of CC and Text are different; you can
select which one you want to see on the screen.
•
CC displays information
at any position on the screen. It overlays the
text on top of the picture as it is received.
•
Text displays information at one particular position (such as the
bottom third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath
the text.
You can choose between
eight closed caption
modes, or sources:
•
CCl and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The
captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the
program's dialog.
•
CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The
captioning or text is often a secondary language translation,
simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.
•
CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available
and
broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1
and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.
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USING
FETCH
The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient
shortcut to access these menu items.
menu items. It serves as a
For instance, instead of going through four steps to access the Signal
Meter (pressing MENU, selecting Assistance, selecting Dish Pointing,
then selecting Signal Meter), you can press FETCH on the remote and
select Signal Meter with only two button presses.
To view the Fetch menu, press FETCH on the remote
Using FETCH is a convenient
used menu items.
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way to access frequently
control.
NEED
HELP?
If you run across any problems or need,to rely on the
system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance
menu to get information.
This section explains the
different types of assistance your system is capable of
giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu,
which is accessed by pressing MENU then selecting
Assistance,
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This section:
•
tells you about the interactive
setup process
•
helps you get antenna
•
explains the on-screen signal meter
•
tells you how to validate
•
describes how to use the system test
•
explains how to acquire off-air guides
•
discusses possible upgrades for your TV
and signal meter information
¥
a new access card
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Most of the screens contain information to help you decide
what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text at
the bottom of the screen. Or, select the Help button from
the top of a menu to view more information
about your
options.
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GETTING
ASSISTANCE
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RUNNING
THE
INTERACTIVE
SETUP
You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you
plugged in your TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setup
again, you can-access it through the Assistance menu.
1.
Press MENU on the remote
2.
Select Assistance from the main menu.
3.
Select Interactive
The steps involved
control to access the main menu.
Setup and follow
in the interactive
The interactive setup process allows
you to complete all steps or selectiveJy
skip steps.
the on-screen directions.
setup include:
•
Setting
the time and date
•
•
•
Searching for channels
Setting up speakers
Selecting an audio processor
•
Specifying your satellite dish antenna type and finding
Viewing the signal meter and running the system test
coordinates
Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming,
you can
select "Skip this step" for specifying satellite dish antenna type and
running the system test.
GETTING
ANTENNA
INFORMATION
The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available
channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels,
obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV
antennas.
TV
•
Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then
Antenna Info.
The Antenna Info screen reports the status of the signal search and lists
channels that are being received or have been received from all
terrestrial antennas. To switch between antennas, highlight a channel
and then press ANTENNA on the remote control.
When getting antenna information, the screen lists:
•
the channel number,
•
the station name, if available,
•
whether the channel is digital or analog,
•
which antenna is receiving the signal, and
•
if a digital channel, the current signal strength.
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Antenna Info menu, you tune to the
channel
if digital,
get aa channel
real-timein the
Note thatand,
if you
highlight
update of the signal strength.
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DISH
POINTING
The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your HDTV and optimize
reception of the satellite signal.
SELECTING
DISH
your
TYPE
f
It is important to complete each of the following
steps required for your
satellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish
Peak Signal
pointing
system.
The "Peak Signal" indicates the highest
signal strength you have obtained, which
is not necessarily the highest possible
signal.
coordinates
and will not be able to take full advantage
of your
Specify the type of dish you are using:
1.
Press MENU on the remote
control to bring
up the Main menu.
2.
Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.
3.
Use the arrows to highlight
4.
Specify the type of dish you are using: a round satellite
oval dish.
Select Dish, then press OK.
dish or an
While the maximum signal strength is
100, the signal strength you achieve will
probably be less. Although there is no
difference in picture quality between
signal strengths of 60 and 85, the higher
the signal, the less likely you are to
experience negative effects in degraded
conditions such as rain or snow (called
"rain fade").
Depending on the type of dish you have, the Select Dish
menu will prompt you for more information
about your
satellite dish antenna.
5,
If you are using a round satellite
dish.
dish, you are finished selecting
your
6.
If you are using an oval satellite dish, specify the number of satellite
locations from which your satellite dish antenna will be receiving
signals. This number is equal to the number of LNBs (Low Noise
Blocks) mounted on your dish. For example, if you have two LNBs,
select 2 Satellite Location Dish.
LNBs
An oval satellite
dish with two LNBs.
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FIND
YOUR
DISH
Use one of the available
your dish pointing
POINTING
methods
COORDINATES
{ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude)
to find
coordinates.
Follow these steps to obtain
Code of the dish installation
your dish pointing
location:
coordinates
1.
Press MENU on the remote
2.
Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.
3.
Select Enter ZIP Code.
4.
Enter the ZIP Code for the satellite dish antenna
using the ZIP
control to bring up the Main menu.
installation
location.
Enler ZIP code
Record the elevation,
numbers below.
azimuth,
Elevation
THE
dish only)
ON-SCREEN
SIGNAL
METER
Use the signal strength meter to determine whether or not you are
receiving a satellite signal. You can also use it to find the strength of the
satellite signal.
Follow these steps to bring
up the on-screen signal meter:
1.
Press MENU on the remote
control
2.
Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.
3.
Select Signal Meter.
to bring up the Main menu.
The signal meter screen you see may look somewhat
different from the one pictured above.
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Azimuth is the side-to-side direction that
the satellite dish antenna is pointed.
Elevation is the up/down angle that the
satellite dish antenna is pointed.
Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish
itself, like the motion of a steering wheel.
Azimuth
Tilt (oval satellite
USING
and tilt (oval satellite dish only)
4.
Select a satellite
location
(such as 101W). If the satellite dish
antenna is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the
current signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone.
5.
If you are using an oval satellite
group and obtain
dish, select the second satellite
a signal.
Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations (this may
require some tweaking), you can select Alternate for fine tuning to
improve your reception of both signals. When this button is
selected, the signal meter alternates between the two signals every
four seconds. Make small adjustments to your dish's position until
both signals are satisfactory.
If you are not receiving a signal and you have entered all Select Dish
information
correctly, please see your satellite dish antenna Installer's
Guide for detailed instructions.
To change transponders,
press the right arrow button on the remote,
then use either the digit buttons on the remote or the on-screen + and buttons to enter the transponder
number.
YOUR
NEW ACCESS CARD
Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access
card if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming.
The New Access Card
Setup screen allows you to transfer the information
from the old card
onto the new one. The access card fits into the TV through the back
panel.
for details about where to insert your
I access
ee thecard.
section _Setup and Connections"
1
To replace the card:
1.
Select Assistance from the main menu.
2.
Select New Access Card.
3.
Follow the on-screen directions
RUNNING
to validate
THE SYSTEM
the new card.
TEST
The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu
and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System,
if you subscribe to DIRECTV_ programming.
You should use this feature
to get your access card number or when your television doesn't seem to
be receiving satellite signals correctly.
A message screen appears when you
select System Test from the Assistance
menu. This screen tells you whether the
system passed each test. If your system
fails the test, run the system test several
times before concluding that there is a
problem. Occasional fluctuations in the
phone line or satellite signal can give
temporary false readings. Note that if
you do not subscribe to DIRECTV®
programming or do not have your
satellite dish antenna installed, the test
will fail.
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OFF-AIR
GUIDES
If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong
signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information
or are
having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system's ability
to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe to DIRECTV ®
programming,
you will still receive DIRECTV ® programming
guides if you
do not receive TV program guides,
To disable the TV program
guide:
1.
Select Assistance from the main menu.
2.
Select Off-Air
Select Off-Air
Guides from the Assistance menu.
Guides from
the Assistance
menu,
3.
Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do NotAcquire
Off-Air
Guides and press OK to select it. Then exit from the menu.
4.
You should now rebuild the channel list by selecting
from the main menu and selecting Channel Search.
System Options
UPGRADES
Your HDTV is able to receive upgrades or modifications
to some of its
features and functions. These modifications
will occur automatically,
usually at times when your TV would likely be turned off. If your TV is on
when an upgrade or modification
is sent, you may experience a
disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return
to normal after the modification
is complete. Please consult the
Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications
planned
by DIRECTV, The Upgrades feature is enhanced by *RSA TM Secure.
Future Upgrades lets you review upcoming upgrades. Past
Upgrades shows you the current software version numbe_
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The "RSA Secure" logo ensures that only
authorized upgrades or modifications
are
delivered to your HDTV
*RSA TM Secure and the RSATM Secure logo are
trademarks of RSA Data Security, Inc.
G E'IIFING
INFORMATION
This section contains troubleshooting
information,
RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering
information.
your
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REFERENCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Can't select certain channel
•
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu.
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button
Noisy
stereo
on the VCR is in the correct "mode."
reception
May be a weak station.
Change to mono mode instead of stereo in the Audio menu under Special Audio.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
Maybe a vacant channel or input istuned.
•
If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TVNCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."
Simultaneously
Sound
press the POWER and CHANNEL DOWN buttons
on the front panel to reset the TV.
okay, picture poor
•
Check antenna connections and pointing and also check for interfering sources.
•
Try adjusting the picture quality,
•
Viewing a VCR while in AIR mode may result in poor picture performance.
from the main menu, then select Signal Type and select Cable.
especially sharpness, to improve
weak signals.
To exit AIR mode, select System Options
Black box appears on the screen
•
Captioning may be turned on and in text mode. Check the Caption Display in the Options menu.
Wrong
picture
The "IV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures: one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or a terrestrial
antenna (or cable) and one can be from the VCR. If you don't see the picture you think you should be seeing, try using
these buttons to toggle between the pictures:
•
Press the TVNCR button
on the VCR remote or on the VCR's front
•
Press the ANTENNA button
on the remote
panel.
control.
Taking either of these actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off-air
cable, and vice versa.
Problems
with
the
remote
antenna
or
control
Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front of the TV.
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•
Maybe the remote control is not in the correct mode. Press the DIRECTV button
mode or press the TV button so the remote will be in TV mode.
so the remote
will be in DIRECTV
•
Maybe the batteries in the remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly.
Try replacing
you remove the batteries, you may have reprogram the remote to control other components.)
•
Remove the batteries and hold the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the
remote control. Release the button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote control.
batteries.
(Note, if
Blank screen
Maybe the component
(VCR, DVD, etc.) connected
•
Try another
•
Cables in back may be disconnected.
to the input jacks is not on.
channel, because there may just not be any programming
on at that time.
TV will not turn on
•
Check to make sure it is plugged in, and try the front panel POWER button.
•
Check the wall receptacle (and extension cord, if applicable)
•
Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.
•
Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.
to make sure it is "live"
by plugging in something else.
TV turns off while playing
•
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on
again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
Problems
with
your
system
password
If you forget your system password and subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming,
new one.
Invalid
•
program
you should call DIRECTV to obtain a
guide information
Make sure your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal. If this still does not correct the problem,
disable your system's ability to acquire off-air TV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and
then selecting Off-Air Guides.
CARE AND
CAUTION:
CLEANING
Turn OFF your TV before
cleaning,
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation
cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
The lrV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free
screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened
Never use strong cleaning agents,
cleaners will damage the TV.
slots in the
cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the
with warm water.
such as ammonia-based
cleaners,
or abrasive
powder.
These types of
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks, vases, or potted plants with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock
hazard or damage to the "IV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving)
images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently
imprinted on
the screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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RCA HIGH
What
•
DEFINITION
your warranty
Any defect
TELEVISION
(HDTV)
LIMITED
WARRANTY
covers:
in materials
or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
One year for labor charges.
•
One year for parts.
•
Two years for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
whichever comes first.
What
to the rental firm,
we will do:
•
Pay any Authorized
RCA Digital Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your HDTV.
•
Pay any Authorized
RCA Digital Television Service Center for the new or, at our option,
and picture tube required to repair your HDTV.
refurbished
replacement
parts
How you get service:
•
Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV
and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready.
•
A representative
•
If the representative
determines that you should receive service they will provide you with name(s) of the closest RCA
Digital Television Authorized Service Center(s).
•
Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service.
•
Show the Authorized
will troubleshoot
What your warranty
your problem
Service Center Representative
_
Customer
additional
•
Installation
•
Signal reception
•
Damage from
•
Batteries.
•
Images burned
•
Units purchased,
•
For units intended
•
An HDTV that has been modified
purposes.
•
Acts of God, such as but not limited
•
instruction.
information
(Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install,
should be obtained from your dealer.)
and related
and operate your HDTV. Any
adjustments.
problems
not caused by your HDTV.
misuse or neglect.
onto the screen.
serviced, or operated
outside the continental
for use in Alaska, this warranty
or incorporated
to lightning
U.S.A. and Alaska.
does not cover installation
into other products
or the dish antenna.
or used for institutional
If only covers the HDTV.
or other commercial
damage.
Please complete and mail the Product Registration card packed with your HDTV. It will make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
law relates
This warranty
If you purchased
This warranty
to this warranty:
gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
your HDTV outside
does not apply.
the United
States:
Contact your dealer for warranty
Service calls that do not involve defective materials
calls are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.
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adjust,
Registration:
How state
•
your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.
cover:
•
Product
over the phone.
information.
or workmanship
are not covered by this warranty.
Costs of such service
FCC REGISTRATION
Your HDTV is registered
Rules and Regulations.
1.
Notification
INFORMATION
with the Federal Communications
to the Local Telephone
Commission
and is in compliance
with parts 15B and 68, FCC
Company.
On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information,
the FCC Registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information
to your telephone
company.
The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected
to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number
REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
Note: This equipment
tariffs, and therefore
of devices you may connect to your line as determined
may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment
your local telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone
equipment from your line.
2.
Rights of the Telephone
by the
company. Party lines are subject to state
if you are on a party line. Check with
company upon permanent
disconnection
of your
Company.
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall,
where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance
of service may be required. Where prior notice is not
practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily
discontinue service
immediately.
In case of such temporary discontinuance,
the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such
temporary discontinuance
(2) afford you the opportunity
to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring
a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications
facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where
such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations.
If these
changes are expected to affect the use or performance
of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give
you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted
service.
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ACCESSORY
The following
INFORMATION
accessories are available
from most dealers
and electronics supply stores in case you want to position
your components farther apart or need additional cables.
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Standard Audio/Video
cable with
RCA-type phono plugs. VH83
Screw-on Cable* attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called 75-
Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/
Video Cable is a double cable that
ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR
or TV. The ends screw onto the
connectors for a secure connection.
VH82 (6-ft), VH81 (3-ft)
lets you connect the video and audio
jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate
tapes. It can also be used to connect
a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
coded and shielded. It has RCA-type
phono plugs on each end. GoldTipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)
Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/video
Cable is a triple cable that lets you
connect the VIDEOand AUDEO
jacks of
stereo components.
Gold-Tipped
cable, VH84 (6-ft)
connecting S-Video components to
your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)
C_
weatherproof
RG-6 Coaxial
"F" connectors. D905
Burial Cable
with
OpticallSPDIF
cables help you
connect to a component with an
Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby
Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3-ft),
DV6 (6-ft)
Push-on Cable*
attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called 75ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR
orTV. The ends push on for a quick
connection. VH89 (6-ft)
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I
Remote
remote
Control
This is the
control that came
packed
with
Replacements
be ordered
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Accessory
Order
Form
Total
Description
Screw-on antenna
cable* (3-ft)
Screw-on antenna
cable*
your TV.
or spares can
as needed•
VH82
$3•95
VH89
$5.95
D905
$5•95
VH83
$5•95
VH84
$9•95
S-Video Cable (6-ft)
VH976
$7.95
S-Video Cable (12-ft)
VH913
$14.95
2-way Signal Splitter*
VH47
$3.95
4-way Signal Splitter*
VH49
$6•95
Amplified
ANT200
$49•95
193984
$11•15
244876
$32•00
Push-on antenna
Weatherproof
Monaural
cable*
(6-ft)
(6+ft)
"F" Connector
VCR Dubbing
Stereo VCR Dubbing
(2)
Cable (6-ft}
Cable (6-ft)
CRK76TCL3
2-way
Signal Splitter,
way Signal Splitter*
you connect to other
4helps
components.
Antenna
2-way
Splitter
(VH47)
4-way
Splitter
(VH49)
Mixer
Remote Control
(CRK76TCL3)
Optical/SPDIF
Cable (3-if)
DV3
$15.95
Optical/SPDIF
Cable (6-ft)
DV6
$19.95
Audio-Video
Adapter
228449
$4.45
D920
$19.95
Diplexer
Amplified
VHF/UHFIFM
Antenna
allows you to
easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable or
satellite easily without
ANT200
Antenna
disconnecting antenna.
Total Merchandise
.................................................................
Sales Tax ...............................................................................
We are required
by law to collect the appropriate
sales
tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to
which the merchandise
is being sent.
•
•
•
.
Shipping
and Handling
......................................................
* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or
cabte TV signal distribution and is not suitable for
distribution of the satellite signal originating from
your satellite dish antenna.
Total
Amount
Enclosed
Use VISA, MasterCard,
Money
order
......................................................
or Discover
$
$
$ 5.00
$
Card preferably•
or check must be in U•S. currency
only.
No COD or CASH.
Prices are subject
to change without
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All accessories are subject
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notice.
to availability.
we will ship a superseding
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Placing an Order
Charge your order on your VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR
IMPORTANT:
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CARD
Copy complete account number
from your VISA card
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To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard
or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
below.
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listed on this order form.
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order form with credit card information,
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Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:
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(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and
address clearly,
A complete and correct
order will save you days
of waiting.
Name:
Street:
Apt:
City:
State:
Zip:
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Please make sure that both sides of this form
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• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories
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INDEX
A
A-Z icon 34, 40,
Access card 10, 79
Number 16
Accessories 86
Age-based ratings 54
Blocking 56
Viewing 56
AIR mode 12, 64
All icon 39
AlphaSort icon 34
Amplifier
Connecting
15
Analog captions 73
Analog terrestrial
26
Anatomy Of the TV program
guide 33
Antenna
A 64, 65
ANTENNA IN jacks 10
B 64, 65
Button on the remote 19
Information
76
Blocking
Age-based ratings 56
Content themes 57
Bright lighting 45
Buy programs 68
C
Cables 10
Jacks 7
Canceling purchases 70
Caption
Display 73
Care and cleaning 83
Changing
Channels 26, 27
From the "iV guide to the
DIRECTV guide 32
Channel
Banner
Icons 24
Control button on the remote
19
Groups 37
Lists 37
Delete channels
Receiving signals 76
AphaSort 40
Arrows on remote 19
Assistance menu 75
Attractions
Audio
guide
69
AUDIO jacks 9
AudiolVideo jacks, cable 7
Processor 46
Quality controls 46
Audio language icon 25
Auto
Converge 45
Tuning 65
AUX button 18
Available channels
Azimuth 78
B
Back of the TV 10
Batteries 16, 82
Binocular icon 25
Black level 44
66
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
10, 47
Digital terrestrial
26
DIRECTV
Button 16, 18, 82
Channel list 50
Up and down 8, 18
CLEAR button
19
Closed captioning
73, 82
Codes
remote 22
Color 44
Scheme 71
Warmth 44
Colors
Of icons 62
Connections
To the back panel 6
Content themes 54
Viewing 57
Contrast 44
Convergence 45
D
Date and time
71
Default guide 36, 72
Detail guide 36
Dish type 77
Dolby
Digital 47
Receiver 7
DVD button 18
Editing
Channels 50
Profiles 50
Elevation 78
Exit icon 42
Exiting
Program guides
51
Retrieving channel number
Search 66
Rating limit 52
Setup S0
Spending limit 51
Dish Pointing 77
coordinates
78
76
37
F
FCC information
Fetch
Button 18
Using 74
Fill screen format
Fine tuning
Fixed
85
72
the dish 79
Images 83
Variable out jack 11
Fixed Output 15
FORWARD
Button on the remote 19
Front
And rear speaker jacks 11
Input jacks 8
Of the TV 8
Panel B
Speaker INT.I EXT. switch 11
Front inputs 9
Full screen format 72
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G
Getting around in the guides
35
GO BACK
Button on the remote 19
GO BACK button 19
Grid guide 36
Guide
Button on the remote
19, 33, 34, 36
Data 36, 37
H
Headphone
Help 42
jack 9
Maximum signal strength
MENU button 8, 19
Menus
Icons 62
Profiles 50
Modes 8
Icon in the program
Ratings 58
Blocking 58
Viewing 59
Themes icon 39
Mute 18, 46
N
Icons 25, 34, 40, 62
Lock, Unlock 62
INFO
Button on front panel 8
Button on the remote 19, 35
INPUT
1 jacks 11
2 jacks 11
3 jacks 11
Button on the remote 19
Naming profiles 50
New access card 79
Noise filter 45
Normal lighting 45
Normal screen format
Not rated
Movies 59
setup
16, 76
J
Jacks 10
And cables 7
/
Latitude and longitude
78
LED button on the remote 18
Listing all DIRECTV programs
39
LNB (Low Noise Block) 77
Lock icon 62
Locking
The system 25, 58, 62
M
Mail icon 66
Mailbox
Checking your mail 66
Deleting mail 66
Icon 25
Main menu 42
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Quality 44, 77
Settings 44
Picture tilt 45
Of operation
26
SAT and TV 26
Mono sound 46
Movie
I
Interactive
Jack 7, 10
Line 7
PHONES jack 9
Picture 44
Controls 44
Presets 45
77
Programs 54
Number buttons
35
guide
72
on the remote
Off-Air Guides 79
OK button 19
ONeOFF button
18
Optical
Jacks and cables 7
Output menu 47
Other guides
Attractions guide 69
Icon 36
components
Unlocking 60
Program guides
Anatomy 34
Default guide 72
Detail guide 36, 72
DIRECTV 32
Down arrow 42
Exiting 37
Grid guide 36, 72
Help 42
Scrolling 35
SurfGuide 36, 37, 72
Tuning to a program 35
TV 32
Programming the remote tO
control components
20
Purchases
O
Overheated
39
PIP (Picture in Picture)
Button 19
Buttons 28
Problems 29
Positioning cables 6
POWER button 8
Preferences menu 71
Profiles
Choosing 60
Locking
Unlocking 61
Menu 50
6
P
Password
System 61
User 61
Pay Per View program 52
PCM
Decoder 47
Personal picture preset 45
Phone
Cancelling 70
Menu 70
Pay Per View programs
Previewing 67
Reviewing 70
Q
Quality controls
44
67
R
Rain fade
77
Rating limit 52
Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) 72
RCA-type cables 7
Remote control 82
Buttons 18
codes 22
Programming
20
Reset picture controls 45
Reviewing purchases 70
RF jacks
Cables 7
S-VIDEO jack 7
Satellite 26
In jack 10
Satellite dish type 77
Scout 25
Icon 40
Screen format 72
Scrolling 35
Search for channels 66
Second Audio Program (SAP) 47
Set
Movie ratings 58
Rating limit 52
Time and date 71
Sharpness 44
Signal
Meter
Peak Signal 77
Source
Changing 64
Strength
Of a digital signal
Type
Changing 64
Signal meter 78
SKIP button
18
Tuning to a program 35
1-V
And DIRECTV button on remote
Button 18
Mode 27
Soft lighting 45
Sorting
The DIRECTV guide
By movies 39
By sports 39
By title 34
By topics 38
Using movies icon 39
Using sports icon 39
Using topics icon 38
Sorting by
Scout button 40
Sound
Rating limit
Logic 47
Speaker
Connecting
14
Setup 14
Speakers 47
Spending limit 51
Sports
Icon 39
Themes icon 39
SRSStereo 47
Station name
Retrieving 76
Stereo sound 46
Subchannel number 33
SurfGuide 36, 37
SWAP
Button on the remote 19
System
Lock 58, 62
Password 62
Test 79
Unlock 62
Telephone jack and cord
Terrestrial antennas 76
Text
Closed caption 73
Tilt 78
Time and date 71
Tint 44
Tone controls 46
Translucency 72
Troubleshooting
82
54
U
Unlocking
Profiles 60
The system 25, 62
Unrated
Movies 59
Programs and shows
Shows 59
Upgrades 80
54
V
V-Chip
Age-based ratings 54
Content themes 54
Variable Output 15
VCR
VCR1 button 18
VCR2 button 18
Video
Configuration
44
Games 10
Jack 9
Viewing
Age-based ratings 56
Content themes 57
Volume
Button 8, 18
W
T
76
8
7
Weak reception 82
WHO button on the remote
19, 60
Z
ZIP code 78
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