Technicolor - Thomson DRD302RA Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV, Jacks and Cables

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING YOUR DSS® RECEIVER TO

YOUR TV

If your DSS® system has not been professionally installed, or if you move your system or add a component, refer to these pages to help you connect your system.

JACKS AND CABLES

S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS® system.

This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with

 

audio cables to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. Remember

 

also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-

S-Video Jack

Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

 

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between

 

components. The DSS® receiver audio/video jacks are color coded

 

(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If

Audio/Video Jack

your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the

 

right (red) audio jack on the DSS® receiver.

 

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.

 

The RF jacks on the DSS® receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and

 

OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS® system is

RF Jack

used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS® receiver and your

 

TV’s antenna input.

 

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Contents Satellite Receiver Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Appendix a Warranty Information Appendix B FCC Regulations Appendix C Accessories IndexConnections ReferenceFirst Things First HI, MY Name is JAY Read the First Four SectionsPutting YOU in Control WHAT’S LEFT?What is the DSS SYSTEM? Ordering DSS ProgrammingInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXUsing this Manual Important Note about this USER’S ManualWHAT? THERE’S a RULE? Only Rule Point and SelectOnly Rule Point and Select Point What is Point and SELECT?Select Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Using the Guide Button Bringing UP the Program GuidesGetting around Program Guide Changing Channels with the NumberSelecting a Program Guide from Main Menu Tuning to a ProgramScrolling page by Grid Guide Types of Program GuidesInfo Guide Channel Guide Topic GuideAttractions Guide Using the Sorting Buttons Sorting the Grid and Info GuidesUsing the Themes Button Exiting a Program GuidePage Menu System WHAT’S a MENU?DON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemUsing the Menu System Using HelpExit and Help Exiting a ScreenMenu Descriptions EXPLORE, EXPLORE, ExploreMenu System Lists & Limits Different DrummersEspecially for Parents Lists & LimitsSetting the Ratings Limit AN OverviewSetting UP Spending Limits Creating Favorite Channel ListsADD or Delete ALL Channels Selecting a Channel List to USE Parent Approved Channel ListLocking the System Unlocking the System Forget Your System Password?Session Unlock More Features WHAT? THERE’S MORE?PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Tuning to a PPV ProgramPurchasing and Viewing Using the Attractions Guide Using the Program Guide for PPV ProgramsBuy and Record Option Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseTimer Feature Editing or Canceling a TimerHOW to Tell When YOU have Mail MailboxChecking Your Mail Is your ON/OFF Light Flashing?Alternate Audio Programs Mailbox SizeALT AUD Remote Button Alternate Audio Display ScreenPicture Size NEW Access Card SetupSystem Test Using ON-LINE Help Auto HelpHelp Buttons Menu HelpMore Features Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnections Protect Your Components from OverheatingConnecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable S-VHS Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a Connection Connection aConnection B Connection CConnection a Best Picture and Sound QualityConnection B Very Good Picture and Sound QualityConnection C Good Picture and Sound QualityTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable boxConnection D To connect TV and antenna or cable boxInteractive Setup Disabling Interactive SetupReference HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? What Else can IT DO?Parts of the DSS System World ViewHome View Front Panel Controls Back PanelRemote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control Your TV Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Remote Codes TV CodesGlossary Signal Meter Main MenuPast Purchases Point and SelectTroubleshooting Running the System TestAppendix a Warranty Information Digital Satellite System DSS Limited WarrantyWhat Your Warranty Covers TOLL-FREE Telephone Product HelpTo receive a replacement receiver before your return yours HOW YOU GET ServiceWhat WE will do What Your Warranty does not Cover HOW State LAW Relates to this WarrantyProduct Registration If YOU Purchased Your Product Outside the USAAppendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationNotification to the Local Telephone Company Rights of the Telephone CompanyAppendix C Accessories Audio/Video CablesUnited States and Canadian Orders Index Antenna Arrows Display Menuselect ON/OFF100%

DRD302RA specifications

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