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Electronic programme guide (for digital TV mode)
The electronic programme guide (EPG) is an onscreen service available on digital and cable TV that provides information about
scheduled broadcast programmes on all channels by time, title, channel and genre.
EPG screen
There are three main areas of the EPG screen:
a. Programme introduction area
A short description of the highlighted programme is located at the top center of the EPG page; lengthy descriptions will be cut
short using "..." to indicate extra text.
Highlight the introduction and press
OK
to view the whole introduction section on a separate page.
b. Preview area
In the top right-hand corner of the EPG screen is the preview area. The preview area will show live TV content from the channel
currently highlighted.
Highlight a new channel or programme and press
OK
to display it in the preview area.
c. Content area
The content area is divided into three columns: date, channel and programme.
Use the directional keys and the OK key to navigate between the items in the content area.
Highlight a new programme and press
OK
or the blue key to display the programme in the preview and introduction areas.
d. Type
The type area indicates the genre that has been selected. The selection of available genres depends on your service provider.
e. Indication
This area of the EPG indicates which shortcut keys can be used while on an EPG screen.
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