DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual First Things First, What is the DSS SYSTEM?

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

WHAT IS THE DSS® SYSTEM?

You’ve purchased the DSS® Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS® 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 DSS® System Installer Guide for specific information.)

Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS®

system. But what about the things you don’t know? For instance...

•The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote and push the DSS1 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 DSS® system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the About DSS menu.

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Contents DSS Receiver Safety Information Personnel Table 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 MethodProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TVProtect 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 connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with 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 Resetting the Agile Modulator What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do?Choosing a DSS Output Channel Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS DSSConnecting a Compatible Interactive SetupOrdering 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 Movies SportsAll AlphaSort Clear AllScout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menuWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point SelectMenu 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 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 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 StatesAppendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio 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%