RCA DRD455RH - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
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 Connection ................................................................... 4
Basic Connection ............................................................................ 5
Advanced Audio (Digital Audio Output Connection) ................. 6
Jacks and Cables ............................................................................. 6
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel ........................................................ 7
Place Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................ 8
Plug in and Turn on the Receiver ................................................. 8
Wait for the Receiver to Download
ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ Data ....................................... 8
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor ................. 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
Testing the Remote Control .............................................................. 12
Using Automatic Code Search ......................................................... 12
Using Direct Entry ............................................................................... 13
Operating Other Components ..................................................... 13
Modes of Operation ............................................................................ 13
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver ............................... 13
Chapter 3: Satellite Receiver Features
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 16
Displaying the Toolbar ........................................................................ 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
More Details .......................................................................................... 19
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
Timer Recordings .......................................................................... 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
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Channel Banner .................................................................................... 32
Color Scheme
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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