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System Options and Preferences
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 may take 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
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 Your Mail
1. Select Mailbox from the System Options menu or the mail icon from the channel
banner to view your mail.
2. Highlight a message and press OK. The message opens for you to 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.
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programming, the mailbox shows you messages that are
You can also edit the TV
channel list and remove
unwanted channels by
using the Profiles menu.
Another way to add TV
channels is to directly
tune to them using the
digit buttons on the
remote control. If the
system can obtain that
channel's signal, it will be
added into the channel
list.
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