RCA 1998 manual What is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM?

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

WHAT IS THE DIGITAL SATELLITE

SYSTEM?

You’ve purchased the digital satellite system, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small—18 inches wide—and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the satellite system Installer Guide for specific information.)

Those are the some of the things you probably know about the digital satellite system. But what about the things you don’t know? For instance...

•The system works like your TV. Pick up the remote and push the SAT button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to a channel.

•There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide is like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News.

•There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail from your program providers.

•There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how to use the system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the System Info menu.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Reference First Things First First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters Rest of the ManualWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXProgramming the Remote Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S ManualPoint and Select Method PointSelect Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from OverheatingAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeConnection a Best Picture and Sound QualityConnection B Very Good Picture and Sound QualityTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To receive cable programming with cable boxConnection D To connect TV and antenna or cable boxInteractive Setup Ordering Satellite ProgrammingWhat is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Bringing UP the Program GuidesAnatomy of the Channel Banner Using the Guide Button Getting around in the GuidesTuning to a Program Other Program GuidesAttractions Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Exiting a Program GuideSorting the Guides TopicsMovies SportsAll AlphaSort Backspace or Clear AllScout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menuDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemExit and Help Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exiting a ScreenMenu Descriptions DON’T be Afraid to ExploreProgram 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 Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseTimers Feature Editing or Canceling a TimerSpending Limits Profiles Creating a Profile Channel ListSetting the Ratings Limit Add or Delete All ChannelsSetting UP Spending Limits Viewing HoursDon’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the System Session UnlockChoosing Your Profile Interactive Setup OptionsSystem Info Look and Feel System OptionsAudio Language Alternate DataDish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak SignalHome Control setup Device SetupHome Control Select Set Timer Device ControlWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works ReferenceHome View Front Panel Controls Back Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote Buttons to Control a DeviceProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Troubleshooting Remote TV CodesAppendix a Warranty Information Repair HelpReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange How you get service RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers For how long after your purchaseProduct Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesAppendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference Appendix C Accessories HC30AMUnited States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your VisaIndex Guides. See Program guides100%