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DIRECTV SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING
This chapter will reveal many different ways to find the programs you want to watch. The first thing
you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV System world are arranged differently. Channel
numbers range from 100 to 999.
Basic Channel Changing
There are many ways to "surf" through the available programming. Anyone who has ever used a
remote control TV already knows at least two ways to change channels. The first of these is by using
the
and
keys. Each key press takes you to the next available channel in the direction that you
selected. The second way is to enter the number of the desired channel. For example, to go to the
Direct Ticket movie previews, simply press
. You can enter the number for any channel you wish.
The Channel Banner
{ XE "Channel Banner" } Every time you tune to a channel, a banner will be displayed at the top of the
The CHANNEL BANNER
Pressing the
key a second time while the Channel Banner is displayed will replace the
information with any available description of the current program. This is called the Information
Banner. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can press the
key to clear it on demand.
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Pay Per
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Meaning
Additional information displayed in the banner includes the current date and time, and current favorite
list.
WATCHING
screen. You can also display the Channel Banner any time by
pressing the
immediately.
This banner contains information about the program, including the
program start and end times, title, rating, channel call sign or logo,
channel number, and program or channel-related symbols where
applicable. Symbols{ XE "Icons" } { XE "Symbols" } , as shown
below, could include alternate audio, data, new mail, can't tape,
closed caption, and/or the lock status. See the section called
"Alternate Services" later in this chapter for information on
accessing alternate audio or data services.
The Information Banner
DATA
ALT.
SVCS.
AUDIO
Data
Other
Closed
available
audio
caption
available
available
. Or to watch the USSB preview channel, press
key. Pressing
will remove the banner
NEW
MAIL
Unread
Limits
mail
enforced
5
key or
CAN'T
TAPE
Limits
Taping not
override
allowed
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