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Table of Contents
First Things First .............................................................. 3
Program Guides ............................................................ 19
The Menu System .......................................................... 31
Table of Contents
Reference ...................................................................... 57
First Things First
4
What is the DSS System?
5
Whats in the Box
VCR Controller
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Using This Manual
Receiver to Your TV
Connecting Your DSS
italics
7
The Point and Select Method
1. Point
2. Select
8
Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV
Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference
Protect Your Components from Overheating
Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
Digital Audio/Video (DAV) Jack and Cable
10
Connection A
Best Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):
11
Connection B
Very Good Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):
12
Connection C
Good Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box:
To receive cable programming (with cable box):
13
Connection D
Good Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV and antenna or cable box:
To receive cable programming (with cable box):
14
Connecting the VCR Controller
Locating the VCRs Infrared Remote Control Sensor
Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor
Selecting a VCR Type
Options
System Options
Set VCR Type
16
What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do?
Resetting the Agile Modulator
Choosing a DSS Output Channel
Output Channel
17
Sending the DSS Signal to multiple TVs
Single TV Output
18
Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR
Interactive Setup
Interactive Setup
Ordering DSS Programming
Program Guides
20
Anatomy of a Program Guide
Bringing Up the Program Guides
21
Anatomy of The Channel Banner
Page
Tuning to a Program
The Other Program Guides
The Channel Guide
The Logo Guide
The Attractions Guide
Exiting A Program Guide
Sorting the Guides
Topics
Movies
Sports
All
AlphaSort
Scout
Other Guides
Page
The Menu System
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Using the Menu System
Exit and Help
Exiting a Screen
Using Help
Page
34
The Program Guide
Anatomy of a Program Guide
Bringing Up the Program Guides
Want More Information?
35
The Mailbox
Mailbox
How to tell when you have mail
Checking your mail
36
Pay-Per-View Programs
Program Details
Purchasing and Previewing
Tuning to a PPV Program
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs
Using the Attractions Guide
Other Guides
Attractions Guide
Using the Purchases Menu
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase
Future Purchases
Spending Limits
41
Timers Feature
Run Timer
Timers
Recording with Timer
Setting Up Timer Recordings
Recording with Timer
Buy and Record
Record Program
Program Details
43
Profiles
Edit Users,
User Profiles
Profiles
Add or Delete All Channels
Delete All Chans
Rating Limit
Delete All Chans
Add All Chans
Viewing Hours
Viewing Hours
Spending Limit
Viewing Hours
Setting Up Spending Limits
Locking a Users Profile
Lock User
Edit Users
Lock System
Locking the System
Unlocking the System
Unlock System
Red Lock
Yellow Unlock
Green Unlock
48
Options
Dish Pointing
Interactive Setup
About DSS
Look and Feel
System Options
Alternate Audio
Alternate Data
52
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen
NOTE: The menu screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here.
Peak Signal
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter
Home Control
Connecting Home Control Modules Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control Module
Connect the Home Control Data Interface Module
Connect the Home Control Lamp Module
Home Control setup
Device Setup
Page
57
Fetch Menu
About DSS,
Customize the Fetch Menu
Page
Reference
60
Parts of the DSS System
World View
61
Home View
62
Controls and Buttons
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Controls
Remote Control Buttons
Programming the Remote Control
Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver
Remote Setup
Changing the RF Remote Code
Your TV
Your VCR
Other Devices
Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device
Remote Codes TV Codes
Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes
VCR Codes
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes
70
Glossary
when
Dish Pointing
how many hours
Page
72
Troubleshooting
System Test
Running the System Test
73
Toll-Free Telephone Product Help
Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything.
Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange
Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics
How you get service:
To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:
does not
Appendix B: FCC Regulations
FCC Registration Information
Radio Interference
Appendix C: Accessories
Detach Here
Appendix C: Accessories
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
United States and Canada Orders
Index
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