RCA pmn 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 DSS® 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 Safety Information Care and CleaningTable of Contents Reference First Things First First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters Rest of the ManualWhat is the DSS 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 DSS Receiver to Your TVThings 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 boxConnecting the VCR Controller Locating the VCR’S Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Selecting a VCR Type Interactive Setup Ordering DSS ProgrammingWhat is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Bringing UP the Program GuidesAnatomy of the Channel Banner Highlighted Scout binoculars icon a Scout has foundUsing 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 Buy and Record OptionUsing the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseSpending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Spending LimitsTimers Feature Setting Up Timer RecordingsRecording with Timer Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Editing or Canceling a TimerProfiles 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 OptionsAbout DSS Look and FeelSystem Options Audio Language Alternate DataDish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak SignalHome Control setup Device SetupHome Control Select Set Timer Device ControlFetch Menu Customize the Fetch MenuWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works What Else can IT DO?Parts of the DSS System World ViewHome View Controls and Buttons Front Panel ControlsBack Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS ReceiverTransport Buttons REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, Record Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote to Control Your VCRUsing the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote to Control Other DevicesRemote Codes TV CodesVCR Codes Glossary Past Purchases MailboxMain Menu Point and SelectTroubleshooting Running the System TestAppendix a Warranty Information RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyHow you get service To receive a replacement receiver before you return yoursProduct Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesRadio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyAppendix C Accessories Please complete other side alsoVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA United States and Canada OrdersIndex DSSIndex Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom