Table Of Contents - RCA DRD486RH User Manual

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things To Consider Before You Connect Components ................ 2
Choose Your Connection................................................................ 2
Insert Your Access Card ................................................................. 2
Excellent Connection ..................................................................... 3
Very Good (S-Video) / Good (Video) Connection ....................... 4
Basic Connection ............................................................................ 5
RF Remote Antenna Connection .................................................. 6
Advanced Audio (Digital Audio Output Connection) ................. 6
Jacks and Cables............................................................................. 7
Satellite Receiver Back Panel ............................................................ 8
Place Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................ 8
Plug in and Turn on the Receiver ................................................. 8
Downloading ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ Data .................. 9
Locating the VCR's Infrared Remote Control Sensor ................. 9
Connect the VCR Controller .............................................................. 9
Using Highlight and Select ............................................................ 9
Selecting a VCR Type ................................................................... 10
Complete the Assisted Setup ...................................................... 10
Order Programming ...................................................................... 10
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons .............................................................. 11
Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver .......................................... 12
Programming the Remote Control ............................................. 12
Operating Other Components ..................................................... 13
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver ............................. 13
Changing the RF Remote Control Code ..................................... 13
Code List ....................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3: Satellite Receiver Features
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 16
The Channel Banner ..................................................................... 16
The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ Feature ......................................... 17
Displaying On-screen Guides ...................................................... 18
The Detail Guide .................................................................................. 18
The Grid Guide ..................................................................................... 18
Getting Around In the Guides ..................................................... 18
Additional Program Guides ......................................................... 20
The Channel Guide .............................................................................. 20
The Logo Guide .................................................................................... 20
The Suggestion Guide ........................................................................ 20
The Category Guide ............................................................................ 21
The AlphaSort™ Guide ....................................................................... 21
The Scout™ Guide ............................................................................... 21
The Profile Guide ................................................................................. 21
The Guide Toolbar ........................................................................ 22
Chapter 4: Using On-Screen Menus
Using the Menu System............................................................... 23
Main Menu Items ......................................................................... 24
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 24
Messages ....................................................................................... 25
Mail .......................................................................................................... 25
Caller ID .................................................................................................. 25
Using the Purchases Menu .......................................................... 27
Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases ........................ 27
Spending Limits ................................................................................... 27
Pay Per View Programs ...................................................................... 27
Timers ............................................................................................ 28
User Profiles .................................................................................. 29
Creating and Editing User Profiles ................................................ 29
Creating a Profile Channel List ....................................................... 29
Setting the Rating Limit ................................................................... 30
Viewing Hours ...................................................................................... 30
Setting Up Spending Limits ............................................................. 30
Locking a User's Profile ..................................................................... 30
Locking the System ............................................................................ 31
Unlocking the System ........................................................................ 31
Choosing Your Profile ........................................................................ 31
Personal Settings .......................................................................... 32
Name ....................................................................................................... 32
Guide Settings ................................................................................. 32
Channel Banner ................................................................................... 32
Color Scheme .................................................................................. 32
Translucency .................................................................................... 32
Animation ......................................................................................... 32
Edit Fetch .......................................................................................... 32
INFO Message .................................................................................. 33
System Setup ................................................................................ 33
Assisted Setup ................................................................................. 33
Receiver Index ...................................................................................... 33
Receiver Options.................................................................................. 34
Dish Pointing ........................................................................................ 36
System Test ............................................................................................ 37
System Info ........................................................................................... 37
System Upgrades ................................................................................. 37
New Access Card ................................................................................. 37
Alternate Data ...................................................................................... 37
Interactive ..................................................................................... 37
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 38
Running the System Test .................................................................. 40
Fine-Tuning the Signal ...................................................................... 40
Finding the TV's Video Line Input .................................................. 40
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 41
Accessory Information ................................................................. 44
Index .............................................................................................. 45

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