System Options and Preferences68 Chapter 7You can also edit the TVchannel list and removeunwanted channels byusing the Profiles menu.Another way to add TVchannels is to directlytune to them using thedigit buttons on theremote control. If thesystem can obtain thatchannel’s signal, it will beadded into the channellist.Channel SearchEngaging in a channel search tells the TV to search automatically for all the terrestrial TVchannels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, itplaces it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal atall) will not be placed the channel list.The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a Quick Search. AFull Search searches both Antenna A and B, automatically detects whether you are usingcable or an off-air antenna, and may take many minutes. Quick Search searches only forchannels on the antenna you’re currently using and uses the current Air or Cable setting.Quick Search is also completed faster than a Full Search and is needed after you adjust aterrestrial antenna for optimum reception.Running Channel Search collects all available TV channels in a channel list.MailboxIf you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that aresent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive amessage calling your attention to a new service or special program offering. If you havenew or unread mail, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.Checking Your Mail1. Select Mailbox from the System Options menu or the mail icon from the channelbanner to view your mail.2. Highlight a message and press OK. The message opens for you to read.2. Press OK again to close the message.3. If you want to erase a message, highlight Erase Message and press OK. When you exitthe display screen, messages not erased are saved in memory.