GE GRD33G3A manual More Features, Connections, Reference

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

More Features

27

Pay-Per-View Programs

28

Using the Attractions Guide

29

Using the Purchases Menu

30

Timer Feature

31

Editing or Canceling a Timer

31

Using Fetch

32

The Mailbox

32

Alternate Audio Programs

34

Picture Size

34

System Test

35

New Access Card Setup

35

Using On-Line Help

35

Connections

37

Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV

38

Choosing a Connection

39

Interactive Setup

44

Disabling Interactive Setup

44

Reference

45

Parts of the DSS® System

46

Front Panel Controls

48

Back Panel

49

Remote Control Buttons

50

Programming the Remote to Control Your TV

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Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR

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Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices

52

Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device

53

Glossary

56

Troubleshooting

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Appendix A: Warranty Information

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Appendix B: FCC Regulations

62

Appendix C: Accessories

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Index

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DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics

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Contents Satellite Receiver User’s Guide Safety Information Expose this receiver to Rain or moistureTable of Contents Connections More FeaturesReference First Things First Read the First Four SectionsLists & Limits Rest of the ManualWhat is the DSS System? Ordering DSS ProgrammingInstalling Batteries In the Remote Control Unpacking the BoxUsing This Manual Important Note about This User’s ManualPoint and Select Navigation MethodWhat is Point and Select? PointSelect Exiting a ScreenWhat is a Program Guide? Program GuidesUsing a Program Guide Using the Number KeysBringing Up the Program Guides Scrolling Channel By ChannelSelecting a Program Guide from the Main Menu Tuning to a ProgramScrolling Page By Types of Program Guides Grid GuideChannel Guide ReminderDown Arrow Sorting the Grid GuideAttractions Guide Using the Sorting Buttons Using the Themes Button Exiting a Program GuidePage Menu System What is a Menu?Don’t Forget To Point Select Using the Menu System Using HelpExit and Help Exiting a ScreenExplore the System Menu DescriptionsDon’t Forget about Clear button Menu System Controlling The System Lists & LimitsEspecially for Parents Setting 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 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 TimerUsing Fetch How to tell when you have mailMailbox Is your ON/OFF Light Flashing?Checking your mail Mailbox SizeAlternate Audio Programs Picture SizeALT AUD Remote Button Alternate Audio Display ScreenUsing On-Line Help New Access Card SetupSystem Test Help Buttons Auto HelpMenu Help Things to Know Before Connecting Components ConnectionsConnecting 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 SetupProgramming the Remote Control ReferenceDSS System Overview Controls and ButtonsParts of the DSS System World ViewHome View DSS TV Universal Remote included with your DSS systemFront Panel Controls Back Panel Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices Programming the Remote to Control Your VCRProgramming the Remote to Control a Second VCR Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box Using the Remote Buttons to Control a DeviceProgramming the remote to control a laserdisc player Remote Codes TV CodesVCR Codes Cable Box 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 InformationRadio Interference Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyAppendix C Accessories Audio/Video CablesUnited States and Canadian Orders Index From ANT OUT to TV Phone Jack Video Satellite100%