RCA 1998 manual Home Control setup, Device Setup

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THE MENU SYSTEM

HOME CONTROL

Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your receiver.

Home Control setup

The Home Control Data Interface connects to the LOW SPEED DATA port on the back of the receiver. Once connected, you must tell the receiver to use this port for Home Control.

1.Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

2.Point to and select Options.

3.Point to and select System Options.

4.Point to and select Data Port and choose Home Control as the default setting

Device Setup

1. From the Main menu select Home Control.

Home Control can control several devices.

2.Select a device you would like to control.

3.Complete the on-screen sentence using the arrow buttons and MENU•SELECT. Press MENU•SELECT to scroll through the lists of appliances and locations.

Keep track of devices by assigning a label.

To control devices, you must connect a Home Control Data Interface to the receiver and a remote module to the device you want to control. The Home Control Data Interface connects to the LOW SPEED DATA port on the back of the receiver.

LOW SPEED DATA PORT

Once connected, you must tell the receiver to use this port for Home Control.

These devices are available as accessories sold through your digital satellite dealer or the accessories order form at the back of this book.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstFirst Things First Rest of the ManualWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this ManualPoint Point and Select MethodSelect Things to Know Before Connecting Components Connecting Your Receiver to YourProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from OverheatingVideo Jack and Cable Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBest Picture and Sound Quality Connection aVery Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection BGood Picture and Sound Quality Connection CTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable boxTo connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection DOrdering Satellite Programming Interactive SetupProgram Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program 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 ProgramLogo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program GuideTopics Sorting the GuidesSports MoviesAll Backspace or Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menuWHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemUsing Help Using the Menu SystemExit and Help Exiting a ScreenDON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu DescriptionsAnatomy of a Program Guide Program GuideWant More Information? Mailbox HOW to Tell When YOU have MailChecking Your Mail PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Tuning to a PPV ProgramPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSpending Limits Creating a Profile Channel List ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings LimitViewing Hours Setting UP Spending LimitsLocking a USER’S Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking the System Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile Options Interactive SetupSystem Info System Options Look and FeelAlternate Data Audio LanguageDish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterDevice Setup Home Control setupHome Control Device Control Select Set TimerHOW IT ALL Works ReferenceWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHome View Back Panel Controls Front Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Remote TV Codes TroubleshootingRepair Help Appendix a Warranty InformationReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange What your warranty covers RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyHow you get service For how long after your purchaseHow state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United StatesFCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference HC30AM Appendix C AccessoriesTo place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada OrdersGuides. See Program guides Index100%