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Guide to Digital Services

Note

Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster.
Digital Services are not instantly available when the
recorder is first turned on.
Digital Services data are obtained when the recorder is in
standby mode. This may take up to 30 minutes during
which the standby indicator flashes to indicate that data
is being obtained. When the flashing stops, press the [/1
button to exit standby mode, then proceed as follows.

EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide)

The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:
• View a complete list of all available channels.
• View a channel list related to a chosen category.
• Set a programme to be recorded (page 48).

Viewing a list of available channels

1

Press the

button to display the EPG.

This display consists of an information box
and a ten channel programme list covering a
two hour period.

Example of EPG Display:

A Indicates the TV or Radio mode. The Radio

mode is indicated by a Radio icon

B Indicates the Local Channel Number and

the Channel name of the programme that is
currently highlighted in the list

C Indicates the currently highlighted

programme and allows you to move
arround the list

D Channel name
E Indicates the programme currently on view

in the background

F Programme on view in the background
G Indicates if a timer recording is associated

to the event (page 48)

H Coloured Control button
I Truncated programme title in case the name

is too long to be displayed in the cell

J Event bar (e.g. Indicates a timer recording

has been set during this time)

K Time slot
L Icon tray. Depending on the channel and

programme settings some icons may appear
in the display:

: The channel on the programme is locked

(page 78)

: Timer event icons (page 48)

M Indicates the current time and date

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NCE 5

DDE News

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EFF

News

Weather

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City

DDE News

Foreign Markets - Mor...

Hobbies and Interests

Family

Houses

DDE News

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Fabulous...

EFF

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Tennis

NCE News

Drive in ...

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