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PROGRAMS ON
DIRECTV PLUS
This chapter will reveal many different ways to find the programs you want to watch. The first thing
you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV PLUS System world are arranged differently. Local
programming delivered via satellite (if available) is located in channel numbers below 100. Channels
that are not traditionally local broadcasts start at channel 100 and could go as high as 9999.
Remember; do not assume that the front panel keys are a substitute for the remote control keys.
Basic Channel Changing
There are many ways to "surf" through the available programming. You already know at least two
ways to change channels. The first of these is by using the
to the next available channel in the direction that you selected. The second way is to enter the number
of the desired channel. For example, to go to the Direct Ticket movie previews, simply press
If the channel does not change right away, press
finished entering digits. You can enter the number for any channel you wish.
The Channel Banner
Every time you tune to a channel, a banner will be displayed at the top of the screen. You can also
The CHANNEL BANNER
DATA
Icon
SVCS.
Pay Per View Data available
Meaning
The Information Banner
Pressing the
displayed will replace the information with any available description of the current program. This is
called the Information Banner. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can
press the
WATCHING
display the Channel Banner any time by pressing the
The
also provide this functionality, if there are no other messages
indicating otherwise. Pressing
immediately.
This banner contains information about the program, including the
program start and end times, title, rating, channel call sign or logo,
channel number, and program or channel-related symbols where
applicable. Symbols , as shown below, could include alternate audio,
data, new mail, can't tape, closed caption, and/or the lock status. See
the section called "Alternate Services" later in this chapter for
information on accessing alternate audio or data services.
ALT.
AUDIO
Closed
Other audio
caption
available
available
key (or the front panel
key or
key to clear it on demand.
and
keys. Each key press takes you
to instruct the satellite receiver that you are
key on the front panel of the digital satellite receiver will
will remove the banner
NEW
MAIL
Limits
Limits
Unread mail
enforced
override
key) a second time while the Channel Banner is
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key.
CAN'T
DOLBY
TAPE
DIGITAL
Dolby Digital
Taping not
audio
allowed
available
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