The Electronic Program Guide (Epg); The Infobanner And Pop-Up Menus - EchoStar DSB-808 2Ci Viaccess User Manual

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THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG)

Mode, to select the TV or Radio mode to show.
List, to select the list in all channels, current satellite or personal favorite.
Date, to access the EPG calendar.
Timers, not available in this configuaration.
Zoom, to expand or shrink the EPG window as a function of the time slot.
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THE INFOBANNER AND POP-UP MENUS

5.1. THE TV INFOBANNER
The TV InfoBanner shows the information related to the actual channel.
The information shown is (some information only if provided by the service provider.
The channel information bar, to show the (favorites) list number and the channel name;
The satellite information dish, to show the name of the selected satellite;
The program information bar, to show the start time, duration indicator and program name;
The i-button, to indicate that there is detailed program information available;
The additional information bar, to show the additional service icons. These icons show
only if the additional service is available. The icons are:
- the icon for teletext;
- the icon for alternate audio;
- the icon for alternate subtitling;
- the icon for Dolby Digital audio;
- the icon for Favorite channel;
- the icon for Parental rating information.
The digital clock, to show the actual local time;
The next program information bar, to show the information of the next program.
If the volume +/- key is pressed, the volume button is shown (see the radio InfoBanner).
Digital Satellite Receiver
Familiarization
Most digital channels transmit program data as an
EPG. Digital channels that transmit EPG offer you
program information in advance for a certain period of
time. Dependent of the service provider, EPG is
offered in different ways.
After you have entered the EPG, you can select the
different EPG options, these are:
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