RCA dxd416re User Guide
The Menu System
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System Options
System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the System
Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the
satellite system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card number,
or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly.
Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the
satellite system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card number,
or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly.
A message screen appears, telling you whether the system passed each test.
If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before
concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line
or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.
If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before
concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line
or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.
New Access Card Periodically, DIRECTV may issue you a replacement
Access Card. The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer
the information from the old card onto the new one. The Access Card fits
into the receiver through the front panel.
Access Card. The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer
the information from the old card onto the new one. The Access Card fits
into the receiver through the front panel.
Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card. Once you have
transferred the information to the new card, your old card becomes invalid.
transferred the information to the new card, your old card becomes invalid.
Because your specific account information is stored in the access card, power
failures should have no effect on your satellite system.
failures should have no effect on your satellite system.
Set VCR Type To use the VCR controller feature, you need to tell the
receiver which VCR brand you are using.
receiver which VCR brand you are using.
1.
Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR
brand. The VCR codes are located in the Remote Control section.
brand. The VCR codes are located in the Remote Control section.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the
correct code. If the VCR automatically stops tape play, then you know
that the Receiver and the VCR are communicating.
correct code. If the VCR automatically stops tape play, then you know
that the Receiver and the VCR are communicating.
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Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the
receiver.
receiver.
Output Channel Lets you choose on which channel to view satellite
programming, either channel 3 or channel 4.
programming, either channel 3 or channel 4.
Remote Setup Lets you choose which remote button will control the
satellite system if you are using a universal remote that did not come with
the system.
satellite system if you are using a universal remote that did not come with
the system.
Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a
standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen has an aspect
ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen has an aspect
ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Format
Use to adjust the signal format from NTSC to PAL-M.
Alternate Data
Selects from among the available data on the current channel.