RCA DRD203 RW user manual Using Your DSS System, Using On-line Help

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Using Your DSS System

 

What is the DSS System?

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Using this Manual

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Important Note about This DSS User’s Manual

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The Only Rule: Point and Select

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What is Point and Select?

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Using the Program Guide

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Bringing Up the Program Guide

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Exiting from the Program Guide

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Getting Around in the Program Guide

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Sorting the Program Guide

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Using the Menu System

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Menus

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Display Screens

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Commonly Used Buttons

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Using On-line Help

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Auto Help

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Help Buttons

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Menu Help

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Major Features

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Pay-Per-View Programs

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Purchasing and Viewing

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Reviewing PPV Purchases

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Canceling PPV Programs

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The DSS Mailbox

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How To Tell When You Have Mail

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Checking Your Mail

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Mailbox Size

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Setting Up Channel Lists

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Building Your Channel Lists

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Using Your Channel Lists

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Choosing Your Channel Lists

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Changing Your Channel Lists

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Setting Rating, Spending, and Channel Limits

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Setting the Ratings Limit

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Setting the Spending Limit

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Setting the Channel Limit

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Locking the System

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Unlocking the System

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Session Unlock

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Unlocked v. Locked v. Session Unlock

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Contents USER’S Manual Service Personnel Safety InformationUsing On-line Help Using Your DSS SystemSetting Up Your DSS System What is the DSS System? Important Note about This User’s Manual Using this ManualSelect What is Point and Select?Only Rule Point and Select PointBringing Up the Program Guide Using the Program GuideGetting Around in the Program Guide Exiting from the Program GuideExit Using the Sorting ButtonsSorting the Program Guide ButtonAll Button Movies ButtonSports Button Other ButtonMenus Using the Menu SystemDisplay Screens Using the Menu System Exit Buttons Commonly Used Push ButtonsOK Buttons Exit HelpUsing On-line Help Auto HelpHelp Buttons Menu Help Major Features Pay-Per-View ProgramsPurchasing and Viewing Using the Attractions Menu for PPV Programs Using the Program Guide for PPV ProgramsCanceling PPV Programs DSS MailboxReviewing PPV Purchases Checking your mail How to tell when you have mailMailbox Size Setting Up Channel ListsBuilding Your Channel Lists Using Your Channel ListsChoosing Your Channel List FAV ButtonSelect Channel List Changing Your Channel Lists Setting Ratings, Spending, and Channel LimitsSetting the Ratings Limit Setting the Spending LimitSetting the Channel Limit Locking the System Unlocked Unlocking the SystemSession Unlock Unlocked v. Locked v. Session UnlockAlternate Audio Display Screen Alternate Audio ProgramsSession Unlock ALT AUD Remote ButtonOther Features New Access Card Setup Picture SizeSystem Test World View Parts of the DSS SystemHome View Back Panel Front Panel Remote Buttons Clear ALT AUD FAV TV/DSS Prev CH Mute Setting up the Remote Installing the BatteriesProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR Programming the remote to control other devicesProgramming the remote to control a second VCR Programming the remote to control a laserdisc player Programming the remote to control a cable boxUsing the Remote Buttons to Control a Device VCR Codes TV CodesLaserdisc Player Codes Cable Box CodesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables* RCA-type Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVJacks and Cables Video Jack and Cable* S-VHSConnection C Choosing a ConnectionConnection a Connection BTo receive off-air programming no cable box To use this connection you must haveTo connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box To receive DSS programmingVCR Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Or Antenna To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxConnection C To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Good Picture and Sound QualityOr Antenna Satellite Dish DSS Receiver Glossary Access CardTV/DSS Dish Pointing Menu TreeRunning the System Test TroubleshootingToll-free telephone product help Warranty InformationWhat we will do Limited WarrantyIf you are not located near an exchange point If you purchased your DSS product outside the United States FCC Registration Information FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Canadian D. O. C. Regulations Complete other side, also AccessoriesCables and Connectors Miscellaneous SuppliesUnited States Orders Canadian OrdersInternational Orders 42-51 Index1Q57 415-01B