DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual Reference

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Mailbox Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is accessed through the on-screen menu system.

Main Menu The first list of choices in the DSS® system on-screen menus. Press the MENU button on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.

Past Purchases Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.

Point and Select The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the on-screen displays.

Profiles Allows you to create lists and limits for individual users, as well as set up limits for the whole system.

Program Guide Lists the programs and services available from your program providers.

Ratings Limit Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating information. The operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by the program provider.

Signal Meter An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test tone to help you lock in on the satellite signal. The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS® dish antenna.

Spending Limit Provides a means of restricting viewing, based on cost-per-program limit.

System Test Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS® system—signal, tuning, phone, and access card—are connected and working properly.

TV/DSS® Buttons Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls.

Themes Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you.

Topic Use the Topics screen to sort the guide to show only programs of a particular topic, such as Movies or Sports.

Upcoming Purchases Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.

Whole-House Distribution System A device which receives signals, amplifies them, and sends them to other televisions within your home.

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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 PointConnecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect 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 receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or 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 What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Resetting the Agile ModulatorChoosing a DSS Output Channel DSS Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVSInteractive Setup Connecting a CompatibleOrdering 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 Sports MoviesAll Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menuDON’T Forget Point Select WHAT’S a MENU?Menu 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 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 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 StatesFCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio 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%