Chapter 4 : Using The Channel Pilot; Programme Information Of Current Channel; Programme Information Of Other Channels - ASTRO DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot

Channel Pilot displays the same information as the Channel Guide but in
a different form. The main purpose of the Channel Pilot is to be able to
acquire programme information on the current and next programmes on
every channel very quickly, while being able to watch the selected
programme at the same time. The Channel Pilot can also be very useful
when you want to know about additional information on the current or
upcoming programmes immediately.

Programme Information of Current Channel

• While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO to activate the Chan-
nel Pilot.
• The Channel Pilot will appear on the bottom part of the screen, along
with pictures of the currently viewed programme in the background.
• The Channel Pilot contains both the current and next programme names
and their respective duration. It also tells you whether the selected
channel is one of your favourites and if it is a parental locked channel.
• Using and you can highlight the current or next programme on the
same channel.
• To view additional information on the highlighted programme, press
INFO (Info+).
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high-
lighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot, press INFO again.
• Press MENU to return to normal TV viewing.
Programme Information Other Channels
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO.
• Use the and buttons to scroll through the available channels.
Note that if the Favourite channel function is active, you will be scroll-
ing through your favourite list.
• Or alternatively, use the numeric keypad to select your channel of in-
terest.
• Note that although the channel on your Channel Pilot banner has
changed, the actual channel being viewed remains the same.
• Now you can use the
programme. To view additional information on the highlighted pro-
gramme, press INFO.
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high-
lighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot banner, press INFO again.
• If you would like to view the channel indicated in the Channel Pilot, press
OK to select. Otherwise, press MENU to return to normal TV viewing
without changing the viewed channel.
and buttons to highlight the current or next
Short
Channel
Name
Favourite
Channel Channel
Number Icon
Next Current
Programme Programme
Dual Language Icon
Maturity Synopsis
Rating
Locked
Channel
Icon
Duration
(Time Bar)
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