RCA DTC210 - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................4
What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the
DIRECTV
® HD Receiver? ................................................. 4
Aspect ratio ....................................................................... 6
Dolby Digital 5.1 ............................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Connections & Setup .......................8
Things to Consider Before Making Connections ............ 8
Choose Your Connection .................................................. 9
Insert the Access Card....................................................... 9
Installing the batteries in the remote control .............. 10
Jacks and cables .............................................................. 10
Connection 1: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Monitor
with DVI or RGB input jacks ....................................... 12
Connection 2: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Monitor
with component video input jacks ............................ 14
Connection 3: DIRECTV HD Receiver +
Analog TV/Monitor ..................................................... 16
Optional Connections ..................................................... 18
Turning on your receiver for the first time ................... 22
Upgrades ......................................................................... 27
Setting up local networks programming schedules..... 28
Activating your DIRECTV account.................................. 29
Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control ............30
Remote Control Buttons................................................. 30
Programming the Remote Control ................................ 32
Changing the RF Remote Control Code......................... 34
Code lists ......................................................................... 35
Chapter 4: Special Features .............................37
Getting info on the program you're watching............. 37
The Channel Banner ................................................. 37
The Program Detail Screen ...................................... 38
Finding out what’s on: the Program Guides ................. 39
Setting the default guide style ................................ 40
Using the Surf Guide ................................................ 40
Using the Grid Guide................................................ 41
Using the Logo Guide............................................... 44
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers . 47
Pay per view programs................................................... 48
Choosing an alternate audio format for a program .... 50
Changing the User setting ............................................. 50
Chapter 5: Using the Menu System ................51
Using the Menu System ................................................. 51
Exiting a Screen ........................................................ 51
Main Menu items............................................................ 51
Program Guide ................................................................ 52
Profiles ............................................................................. 52
Editing user profile names ....................................... 53
Editing channel lists.................................................. 53
Setting rating limits.................................................. 54
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases ........ 56
Setting a pay per view spending limit..................... 57
Setting the screen color and translucency .............. 57
Setting the current user profile ............................... 57
Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV
® System....... 58
Reading your mail........................................................... 59
Purchases ......................................................................... 59
Setting system preferences............................................ 59
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and
Guides ..................................................................... 60
Setting the screen format ........................................ 60
Setting the bar color for Letter box and
Pillar box................................................................. 61
Setting the closed caption options.......................... 61
Setting the default screen color and
translucency............................................................ 62
Setting the default audio preference ..................... 62
Reviewing and modifying reminders and
recording timers..................................................... 63
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID........................ 64
Setting the Local Time options ................................ 65
Auto Resolution Detection ...................................... 65
Centering the DIRECTV HD Receiver's picture ........ 66
Installing a new Access Card .................................... 66
Viewing important information and a list of
features supported by your HD Receiver.............. 66
Viewing information on automatic
system upgrades..................................................... 66
Chapter 6: Additional Information .................67
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 67
Front panel controls and lights...................................... 69
Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks ............... 70
FCC Customer Information ............................................. 72
DIRECTV HD Receiver Specifications.............................. 73
Limited Warranty ............................................................ 74
Accessory Information.................................................... 76
Index ................................................................................ 77