User manual DIRECTV HIRD-B4

[. . . ] O W N E R S M A N U A L Models: HIRD-B2 HIRD-B3 HIRD-B4 HIRD-C2 Model HIRD-B4 shown Trademarks and Copyrights-- Software contained in the receiver and this manual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 by Hughes Network Systems. WatchWord, PreSelect, LogoBelt, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. , a Hughes Electronics Company and are used with permission. USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are registered trademarks of United States Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. [. . . ] The higher channel number are reserved for special subscriptions on the HIRD-C2 model receivers. Basic Channel Changing There are many ways to "surf" through the available programming. Anyone who has ever used a remote control TV already knows at least two ways to change channels. The first of these is by using the and keys. Each key press takes you to the next available channel in the direction that you selected. The second way assumes that you know the number of the channel you want. For example, to go to the Direct Ticket movie previews, simply press . Or to watch the USSB preview channel, press . You can enter the number for any channel you wish. The Channel Banner This is a good time to explain the banner that you see at the top of the screen every time you tune to a channel. You can display the Channel Banner at any time by pressing the key and clear it before it times out by pressing . This banner contains information about the program. This includes the program start and end times, program title, program rating, channel call sign or logo, channel number, and program or channelrelated symbols where applicable. Symbols , as shown in the following chart, 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. The CHANNEL BANNER Pay Per View Data services available DATA SVCS. Alternate audio available ALT. AUDIO Closed caption available Received new mail NEW MAIL Limits and Lists enforced Limits and Lists overridden Recording not permitted CAN'T TAPE Additional information displayed in the banner includes the current date and time, and current favorite list. The models HIRD-C2, HIRD-B3 and HIRD-B4 receivers also offers a small menu across the bottom of the screen. From this menu you can choose Done to remove the banner, Guide to access the on- PAGE 5-1 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL screen guide, and Main Menu to access the MAIN MENU. In addition, there could be other buttons including WatchWord to access the WATCHWORD guide if there are any programs with keywords found, and/or Check Mail to access the CHECK MAIL screen if your receiver has received messages from the service providers. The Information Banner Pressing the key a second time while the Channel Banner is displayed will replace the information with any available description of the current program. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can press the key or key to clear it on demand. Models HIRD-C2, HIRD-B3 and HIRD-B4 receiver also offers the small menu across the bottom of the screen. The INFORMATION BANNER The OneLineTM Guide Sometimes you'd just like to know if there's something better on another channel, but you don't want to miss what you're currently watching. That's where the OneLine Guide comes in. You can see the channel call sign and number, the titles, start and end times for the currently airing programs and for what's on next. Continue pressing or until you see something you like; then press to tune to the channel. [. . . ] I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound. Your digital satellite receiver was reporting any pay per view activity that may have occurred to the service providers. This happens very rarely and lasts for only a minute or so. What if my question isn't listed here? [. . . ]