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DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER'S MANUAL
Class Filters
{ XE "Classes" } { XE "PROGRAM GUIDE:Class" } Another way to filter the guide is by using the
Classes menu. From this menu you can select classifications
including the following:
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Subscrptn will exclude the PPV channels from the on-screen
guide.
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PPV will list only channels offering PPV programs.
•
Schedule will list channels that have events you have scheduled.
•
Other options may be listed since the service providers can
update this list via the satellite.
The INFORMATION Screen
To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the various on-screen
guides, press the
key.
{ XE "Information:from the Information screen" } { XE
"INFORMATION screen" } The INFORMATION screen offers the
same program description explained earlier, and more. You can see
displayed the program's actual start time and duration, the program
rating, and a variety of options associated with the selected program.
Many variations of button combinations exist. The button on the left
side of the Things to Do area could be View, PreSelect to View,
PreSelect, or Cancel PreSelect. The button on the right side refers to
PPV programs only. Unless your receiver is authorized to make such
purchases this button will not be displayed. It could be Buy $, Cancel
Purchase, or Buy Options.
The following buttons may be available:
Done
{ XE "INFORMATION screen:Done" } When you highlight the Done button and press
be returned either to the guide or to the channel offering a purchase.
View
{ XE "INFORMATION screen:View" } After reading the program description and related information,
you may choose to view it by highlighting the View button and pressing
PPV event, you may need to complete the purchase process (either on-screen or by calling your service
provider) before the program can actually be viewed.
PreSelect
{ XE "INFORMATION screen:Schedule" } PreSelect is one of the handiest features of your DIRECTV
System. You can use it to plan your evening or weekend viewing, then let the system do the rest.
PreSelect will initiate a drop-down menu offering up to three choices: To View, To Tape, and Don't
PreSelect.
You can perform the PreSelect capability from within the on-screen guides. Simply highlight the
program you want schedule and press the
available options.
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key. Each press of the
The Classes pop-up menu
The INFORMATION screen
, you will
. If the program is a
key cycles through the
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