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. [. . . ] Enjoy your favorite news and entertainment networks including A&E, CNN, The Disney Channel, AMC, TCM, TBS, USA Network, The History Channel, and the Sci-Fi Channel. premium movie channels and the Independent Film Channel in addition to several channels of movies by theme from Encore. The music lover will enjoy MuchMusic, TNN, CMT and over 30 Music Choice channels with commercial-free CDquality music for all tastes. For the sports enthusiast, add the Golf Channel, sports 1-800-DIRECTV networks, and over 18 out-of-market regional sports networks showing exciting collegiate action. Real sports fans may choose from several sports subscriptions including NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA ® League Pass®, NHL Center Ice, MLB Extra Innings, ESPN Full CourtTM college basketball, ESPN Game Plan and MLS/ESPN Shootout. Direct Ticket pay per view is like having a video store right in your living room with over 55 movie choices every night starting as often as every 30 minutes. USSB is your ticket to over 900 different movies a month on the greatest lineup of movie channels on TV. You'll get the latest blockbusters, the best independent releases and an exciting collection of top entertainment networks. You'll get 5 channels of HBO® featuring Hollywood's most popular films and award winning original movies and series, plus 2 channels of HBO® Family. You'll also get 4 channels of Showtime® for the boldest, most provocative entertainment on TV. And there's nothing quite like the ® unmatched variety of 3 channels of Cinemax . Not to mention 2 of The Movie ChannelTM where you get more movies than you'll know what to do with, 24 hours a day, non-stop. You'll get FLIX® too, the movies of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, all uncut and commercial-free. 1-800-204-USSB And Sundance Channel® premiering the best in independent film, uncut and commercial free, under the creative direction of Robert Redford. Top off the programming with Big Event pay per view sporting events and concerts and you have great entertainment for the whole family. Subscribe to both DIRECTV and USSB to enjoy over 200 available channels of digitally delivered sports, movies, news, and family entertainment. Check with the service providers regarding details of current offerings and packages that may be available to you. PAGE 4-21 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL PAGE 4-22 WATCHING SATELLITE PROGRAMMING 5 Let's face it. You got your DIRECTV System because you wanted lots of programming choices!In this chapter you will learn many different ways to find the programs you want to watch. The first thing that you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV System world are arranged differently than you have probably experienced before. 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. [. . . ] If you are needing assistance with your subscription, such as adding channels, contact the service provider. For channels in the 900s, call USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772). Q A Q A Q A Q A I think I set an event to record on my VCR, but when I played the tape back nothing was there. First, check that the VCR was programmed correctly and left turned off and the input matches the output from your digital satellite receiver. I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound. [. . . ]