RCA Satellite TV System manual Important Information

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Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

 

 

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do

 

CAUTION

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC

not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable

 

parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service

 

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

 

personnel.

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol indicates

This symbol indicates

 

"dangerous voltage" inside

important instructions

 

the product that presents a

accompanying the product.

 

risk of electric shock or

 

 

personal injury.

 

 

 

 

 

Cautions

Note to Cable TV Installer:

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.

Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product.

Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

This reminder is provided to call your attention to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note to Satellite Dish Installer:

This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular to 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the Dish Antenna.

Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by

 

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is

 

licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or

 

disassembly is prohibited.

 

 

Care and Cleaning:

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your digital

 

satellite receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom.

 

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various

 

solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials

 

used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive, anti-static

 

cleaner/polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card (packed seperately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.

Model No. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________

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Contents Satellite Receiver User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information On-screen Program Guides Key Features OverviewUniversal Remote Control Interactive Channel BannerDirectv Interactive powered by Wink Communications Software Upgrades via SatelliteTable of Contents Using the Menu System Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainProtect Your Components from Overheating Protect Your Components from Power SurgesThings To Consider Before You Connect Components Choose Your Connection Excellent Connection Digital Satellite ReceiverUsing Your Components Making the ConnectionVery Good Connection Connections & Setup Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections Good ConnectionConnections & Setup Audio/Video A/V Jack and Cable RCA-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-typeSatellite Receiver Rear Panel Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical orderPlace Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in and Turn on the ReceiverUsing Highlight and Select Highlight and select navigation has two stepsComplete the Assisted Setup Order ProgrammingUsing Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Alphabetical OrderUsing the Remote Control Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver Front Panel Buttons Left to RightUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Modes of Operation Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components Controlling a Second Satellite ReceiverCode List Remote Control CodesVCR Using the Satellite Receiver’s Features Anatomy of a Program Guide Displaying the Program GuideUsing The Channel Banner Buttons of the Channel BannerDisplaying On-screen Guides Directv Interactive FeatureTo learn more about the Directv Interactive service Detail GuideScrolling Channel By Channel Getting Around In the GuidesDigit Buttons Scrolling Page ByMore Details Tuning to a ProgramTo Access More Details To search for other programs with similar informationLogo Guide Additional Program GuidesChannel Guide Suggestions GuideSorting the Guides To Access the Viewing Suggestions MenuTo Change the Weight of Themes and/or Topics Viewing SuggestionsSports Active Profile’s PreferencesMovies To Change the Active Profile’s PreferencesChannel Sort AlphaSortScout Down ArrowThis page left blank intentionally Using Menu System Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemOn-screen Buttons and Context Help Getting HelpProgram Guides TimersMain Menu Items PurchasesDisplaying Program Guides Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail MailboxMessages Waiting Spending Limits Using the Purchases MenuReviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases Pay Per View Programs Previewing and PurchasingUser Profiles TimersEditing or Canceling a Timer Creating and Editing User ProfilesCreating a Profile Channel List Setting the NameCopying Profile Settings Add or Delete All ChannelsViewing Hours Setting the Rating LimitSetting Up Spending Limits Locking the System Locking a User’s ProfileUnlocking the System Program/Video UnlockName Personal SettingsChoosing Your Profile To select another profileColor Scheme Default GuideGuide Sorting TranslucencyTo assign one function to the Fetch button Edit FetchTo create a custom Fetch menu Assisted Setup System SetupReset Info HelpSystem Options Remote SetupSystem Index LanguagesTime Zone Multi-Switch SetupPicture Size Enter Zip Code Dish PointingSelecting Dish Antenna Dish-pointing CoordinatesSystem Info UpgradesSystem Test Alternate Data New Access CardInteractive This page left blank intentionally Other Information Troubleshooting Digital Satellite Receiver ProblemsProblems with the remote control Remote Control ProblemsTV or VCR Problems TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedlyFinding the TV’s Video Line Input TV ButtonFine-Tuning the Signal Running the System TestLimited Warranty How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty Product RegistrationNotification to the Local Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationFCC Declaration of Conformity Rights of the Telephone CompanyAccessory Order Form Detach HereVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderChannel Banner Audio/Video A/V Jacks/Cables RCA-typeAutomatic Code Search Interactive TV Highlight and SelectFrom ANT jack LOW Speed Data portRSA Software Upgrades via Satellite Video jackIndex VCR This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,

Satellite TV System specifications

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