Table Of Contents - RCA Digital Satellite Receiver User Manual

Table of Contents

Setup and Connections ........................................ 3
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System .............................................. 4
Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver
to Your TV and Other Devices ..................................................... 4
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 4
Jacks and Cables ........................................................................ 5
Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver ...................................... 6
Basic Connection ....................................................................... 7
Advanced Connection .............................................................. 9
Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller ............................................... 9
Locating the VCR's Infrared Remote Control Sensor .............. 9
Selecting a VCR Type ................................................................ 9
Step 4: Find the Video Input Channel on Your TV ...................... 11
Step 5: Interactive Setup ............................................................... 12
Step 6: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................ 12
Step 7: Plug in and Turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver .......... 12
Step 8: Order Programming ......................................................... 13
Using the Remote ............................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... 16
The Point and Select Method ....................................................... 18
Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 18
TV Codes .................................................................................. 21
VCR Codes ............................................................................... 22
Cable Box Codes ...................................................................... 23
Program Guides .................................................. 25
Bringing Up the Program Guides ........................................... 26
Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 26
The Channel Banner ...................................................................... 27
Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 28
Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 28
Tuning to a Program ..................................................................... 29
Additional Program Guides .......................................................... 30
Sorting the Guides ........................................................................ 32
The Menu System ............................................... 39
Using the Menu System ................................................................ 40
Back and Help ......................................................................... 40
Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 41
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 42
The Mailbox ................................................................................... 43
How to Tell When you Have Mail .......................................... 43
Checking Your Mail ................................................................. 43
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