RCA DRD203 RW user manual Troubleshooting, Running the System Test

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSS system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test.

Make sure that

•All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See Connecting Your DSS Receiver, page 38, for more information.

•There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working correctly.

•The access card is installed in the receiver.

Running the System Test

Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system.

1.Turn on your TV and the DSS receiver.

2.Press DSS to put remote in DSS mode, then press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

3.Point to Options and press SELECT. The Options menu comes up.

4.Point to Setup and press SELECT. The Setup menu comes up.

5.Point to System Test and press SELECT. The System Test display screen comes up.

6.Point to the Test button and press SELECT. Follow the on-screen directions after the test is completed.

7.If your system does not pass the system test, check any of these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection, and access card.

8.If you continue to have problems, call 1-800-679-4776.

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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 ManualOnly Rule Point and Select What is Point and Select?Point SelectBringing Up the Program Guide Using the Program GuideGetting Around in the Program Guide Exiting from the Program GuideSorting the Program Guide Using the Sorting ButtonsButton ExitSports Button Movies ButtonOther Button All ButtonMenus Using the Menu SystemDisplay Screens Using the Menu System OK Buttons Commonly Used Push ButtonsExit Help Exit ButtonsUsing 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 Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemUnlocked v. Locked v. Session Unlock UnlockedSession Unlock Alternate Audio ProgramsALT AUD Remote Button Alternate Audio Display ScreenOther 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 CodesJacks and Cables Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVVideo Jack and Cable* S-VHS Audio/Video Jacks and Cables* RCA-typeConnection a Choosing a ConnectionConnection B Connection CTo connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box To use this connection you must haveTo receive DSS programming To receive off-air programming no cable boxVCR 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 Cables and Connectors AccessoriesMiscellaneous Supplies Complete other side, alsoUnited States Orders Canadian OrdersInternational Orders 42-51 Index1Q57 415-01B