Basic Operation; Watching Tv - DirecTV SAT GO Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

POWER
TV INPUT TV
ON
OFF
PQRS TUV WXYZ
DASH ENTER
TIP: Use the Channel Lineup
(included in your
Welcome package) to get
familiar with our channel
numbers.
The channel banner gives you
info on the channel and show you
are currently watching.
To see program details at any
time press INFO on your remote
control (press a second time to
clear). Select More Info button to
see additional options.

Watching TV

With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER
ON. To access the channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your
remote control (the channel will appear in a few seconds, or press ENTER after
the numbers and it will appear right away). You can also navigate to different
channels through the Guide. Keep in mind, either way, you'll only be able to
access those channels in your chosen DIRECTV
Use the black keys on the left side of your remote control to adjust volume up
or down (VOL) or mute the sound (MUTE). The black keys on the right side can
take you to the next channel numerically up or down (CHAN), or jump to the
previous channel you watched (PREV).
The Channel Banner
Any time you tune to a channel, you'll see the channel banner appear across
the top of the screen. This banner displays the following useful information:
1) Current date & time
2) DIRECTV Channel – Channel logo, number and call letters of the station
you're currently viewing.
3) Program – Program title, stop and start time and rating of the current
program.
4) Current Favorites – Favorite Channels list currently in use.
5) Audio options – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, alternate
audio options are available.
6) Messages – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, there are new
DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages.
7) Parental Controls – Parental Controls lock status. Three states: Locked,
unlocked and temporarily unlocked.
Music Channels
Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous, commercial-
free music channels with something for every taste. Tune to these just as you
would to any channel. You'll see a special Channel Banner that initially displays
the channel description (for example, "Alternative," "Today's Country"). As each
song is played, its info will appear in the banner, including song title, artist and
record company.
® programming package.
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