DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual WHAT’S a MENU?, DON’T Forget Point Select, Menu System

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WHAT’S A MENU?

The DSS® system menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in a restaurant.And, just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the on-screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need.

DON’T FORGET POINT AND

SELECT

As with all of the on-screen displays, you use Point and Select to navigate.

THE MENU SYSTEM

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 PROGRAM GUIDES

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3 THE MENU SYSTEM

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4 REFERENCE

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5 APPENDICES

Use the MENU•SELECT button to bring up the Main menu, and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option.

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Contents DSS Receiver Personnel Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Appendix C Accessories IndexFirst Things First Read the First TWO ChaptersFirst Things First What is the DSS SYSTEM?WHAT’S in the BOX Programming the RemoteUsing this Manual Point and Select Method PointProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TVProtect Your Components from Overheating Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Video Jack and CableRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type VCR Controller Jack and CableTo receive DSS programming To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable boxTo receive off-air programming no cable box To receive off-air programming with cable boxConnection B To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable boxConnection C Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable boxConnecting the VCR Controller Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote SensorSet VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR Resetting the Agile Modulator What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do?Choosing a DSS Output Channel DSS Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVSConnecting a Compatible Interactive SetupOrdering DSS Programming Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Anatomy of a Program Guide Program GuidesAnatomy of the Channel Banner Grid Guide Detail GuideSurfGuide Point to Channels with the number keysBottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Logo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program GuideTopics Movies SportsAll Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menuWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point SelectMenu System Using the Menu System Using HelpMenu System Exiting a ScreenDon’t Forget about Clear button Program Guide Want More Information?Mailbox PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Point to a channel and select it Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCR Recording with TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSchedule a Timer with the Record Button Setting Up Timer RecordingsProfiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemOptions Interactive SetupAbout DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control Module Connect the Home Control Data Interface ModuleConnect the Home Control Lamp Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Customize the Fetch Menu Fetch MenuPage WHAT’S IT FOR? HOW IT ALL WorksWhat Else can IT DO? ReferenceParts of the DSS System ReferenceHome View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Changing the RF Remote Code Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS ReceiverYour VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes TV CodesCable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes VCR CodesGlossary Reference Running the System Test TroubleshootingAppendix a Warranty Information How you get service How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United StatesAppendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference Here Appendix C AccessoriesTo place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada OrdersDSS IndexSet VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%