DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver Menu System, Exiting a Screen, Using Help, Context-Sensitive Help

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THE MENU SYSTEM

USING THE MENU SYSTEM

To bring up the Main menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote.

Use point and select to choose an item from the

Main menu.

To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule. Use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press MENU•SELECT to select it.

EXIT AND HELP

There are Exit and Help buttons at the top of most screens. Point to Exit and press MENU•SELECT to leave that screen. Point to Help to see more information about that screen.

Exiting a Screen

There are three ways to exit a menu:

•Point to Exit and press MENU•SELECT.

•Press the CLEAR button on the remote control. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing.

•Press the GO BACK button on the remote. You return to the previous on-screen display or normal programming.

Using Help

All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main menu shows you information about using the Main menu screen.

The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu.

If the Main menu doesn’t appear when you press MENU•SELECT, the remote might not be in DSS® mode. Try pressing the DSS1 button on the remote, and then MENU•SELECT.

Context-Sensitive Help

Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text.

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Contents DSS Receiver Safety Information PersonnelTable of Contents Appendix C Accessories Index ReferenceRead the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstWhat is the DSS SYSTEM? First Things FirstProgramming the Remote WHAT’S in the BOXUsing this Manual Point Point and Select MethodConnecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect Your Components from Overheating RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Video Jack and CableAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type VCR Controller Jack and CableTo receive off-air programming no cable box To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable boxTo receive DSS programming To receive off-air programming with cable boxConnection B To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxConnection C To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection DUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Connecting the VCR ControllerSet VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Resetting the Agile ModulatorChoosing a DSS Output Channel Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS DSSInteractive Setup Connecting a CompatibleOrdering DSS Programming What is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram Guides Anatomy of a Program GuideAnatomy of the Channel Banner SurfGuide Detail GuideGrid Guide Point to Channels with the number keysBottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Attractions Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Exiting a Program GuideTopics Sports MoviesAll AlphaSort Clear AllScout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menuDON’T Forget Point Select WHAT’S a MENU?Menu System Menu System Using HelpUsing the Menu System Exiting a ScreenDon’t Forget about Clear button Want More Information? Program GuideMailbox 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 Editing or Canceling a Timer Recording with TimerRecording with Timer and D-VHS VCR Timers FeatureSetting Up Timer Recordings Schedule a Timer with the Record ButtonProfiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Unlocking the System Session UnlockInteractive Setup OptionsAbout DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Connect the Home Control Data Interface Module Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control ModuleConnect the Home Control Lamp Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Fetch Menu Customize the Fetch MenuPage What Else can IT DO? HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceReference Parts of the DSS SystemHome View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Changing the RF Remote CodeYour VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices TV Codes Laserdisc/DVD Player CodesVCR Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver CodesGlossary Reference Troubleshooting Running the System TestAppendix a Warranty Information How you get service Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesFCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Appendix C Accessories HereUnited States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your VisaIndex DSSSet VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%