RCA 1998 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

First Things First

3

What is the Digital Satellite System?

4

What’s in the Box

5

Using This Manual

6

The Point and Select Method

7

Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV

8

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

8

Jacks and Cables

9

Ordering Satellite Programming

14

Program Guides

15

Anatomy of a Program Guide

16

Anatomy of The Channel Banner

17

Using the GUIDE Button

18

Getting Around in the Guides

18

Tuning to a Program

19

The Other Program Guides

19

Sorting the Guides

21

The Menu System

27

Using the Menu System

28

Exit and Help

28

Menu Descriptions

29

The Program Guide

30

Anatomy of a Program Guide

30

The Mailbox

31

How to tell when you have mail

31

Checking your mail

31

Pay-Per-View Programs

32

Purchasing and Previewing

32

Tuning to a PPV Program

32

Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs

33

Using the Attractions Guide

34

Using the Purchases Menu

35

Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase

35

Spending Limits

36

Timers Feature

36

Profiles

37

Creating a profile Channel List

37

Setting the Ratings Limit

38

Viewing Hours

39

Setting Up Spending Limits

39

Locking a User’s Profile

40

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Rest of the Manual First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXProgramming the Remote Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this ManualPoint and Select Method PointSelect Protect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeBest Picture and Sound Quality Connection aVery Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection BTo receive cable programming with cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxTo connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection DOrdering Satellite Programming Interactive SetupWhat is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program GuideAnatomy of the Channel Banner Getting around in the Guides Using the Guide ButtonOther Program Guides Tuning to a ProgramExiting a Program Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Attractions GuideTopics Sorting the GuidesMovies SportsAll Backspace or Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Main menu Other buttons ExitHelp Down ArrowMenu System Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and SelectExiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exit and HelpDON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu DescriptionsProgram Guide Anatomy of a Program GuideWant More Information? HOW to Tell When YOU have Mail MailboxChecking Your Mail Tuning to a PPV Program PAY-PER-VIEW ProgramsPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuTimers Feature Editing or Canceling a TimerSpending Limits Creating a Profile Channel List ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings LimitViewing Hours Setting UP Spending LimitsDon’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the System Session UnlockChoosing Your Profile Interactive Setup OptionsSystem Info System Options Look and FeelAlternate Data Audio LanguageDish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterHome Control setup Device SetupHome Control Device Control Select Set TimerReference ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR?Home View Back Panel Controls Front Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote Buttons to Control a DeviceProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Remote TV Codes TroubleshootingAppendix a Warranty Information Repair HelpReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange For how long after your purchase RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers How you get serviceIf you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAppendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference HC30AM Appendix C AccessoriesTo place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada OrdersGuides. See Program guides Index100%