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Using the Program Guide
Overview
You can quickly find your preferred programs and the detailed program information. The current program information and weekly program guides for the next eight days are provided. (This function is available only for digital broadcasts, and depends on your region/country. In some countries, it is available only on the setting of [Settings] →
[Preferences] → [General Setup] → [GUIDE Key Behavior] → [Launch Guide].)
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Steps
Press the GUIDE button to display the digital program guide.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (), slide the touchpad to highlight the GUIDE button, then press the touchpad to select.)
Select the program to watch.
To close the digital program guide, press the GUIDE button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (), slide the touchpad to highlight the GUIDE button, then press the touchpad to select.)
To search for programs by genre
Press the OPTIONS button, select [Program Genre List], the desired genre, then the desired program.
To register your preferred channels
Press the OPTIONS button, select [Guide Favorites Setup]/[Favorites Setup]*, the desired category, then follow the on-screen instructions to register channels.
* Option name differs depending on your region/country.
To set reminders
You can set reminders for future programs. After selecting a future program in the guide, select [Reminder].
To view a list of programs with reminders set, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Timer list].
(This function may not be available depending on your model/region/country.)
About the Digital Program Guide Screen
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- Category
Indicates a category name (e.g. [Guide Favorites 1]) which contains all channels corresponding to the category.
- Information box
Shows information about the highlighted program.
- Channel information
Displays a channel title and number for a broadcaster.
- Program listing grid
Enables selection of a program to watch or to be set as a reminder*.
* The availability of setting as a reminder, depends on your region/country.