Main
Safety Information
WARNING
Cautions
WARNING
Table of Contents
First Things First ............................................................3
The Menu System........................................................ 17
Profiles .........................................................................21
More Features..............................................................29
Table of Contents
Connections .................................................................39
Reference .....................................................................53
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What is the DSS System?
Ordering DSS Programming
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Whats in the Box
Installing Batteries In the Remote Control
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Using This Manual
Important Note about This Users Manual
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The Only Rule: Point and Select
What is Point and Select?
1. Point
2. Select
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Bringing Up the Program Guides
Using the GUIDE Button
Getting Around in the Program Guide
Changing Channels with the number keys (0-9)
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Scrolling Page By Page
Tuning to a Program
Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu
Types of Program Guides
The Grid Guide
The Info Guide
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Sorting the Grid and Info Guides
Using the Sorting Buttons
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Using the Themes Button
Exiting A Program Guide
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Using the Menu System
Exit and Help
Exiting a Screen
Using Help
Changing the Main Menus Appearance
Dont Forget about the CLEAR button
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Context-Sensitive Help
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Personalizing The User Profiles
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Creating and Editing a Profile
Editing the Channel List
Add or Delete All Channels
Setting the Ratings Limit
Locking a Users Profile
Dont Forget Your Password
Unlocking a Users Profile
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Controlling the System
Setting Up Spending Limits
Locking the System
Unlocking the System
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Session Unlock
Choosing Your Profile to Watch DSS Programming
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Pay-Per-View Programs
Purchasing and Viewing
Tuning to a PPV Program
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs
Using the Attractions Guide
Buy and Record Option
Using the Purchases Menu
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase
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Timer Feature
Setting Up Timer Recordings
Connecting the VCR Controller
Locating the Infrared Remote Control Sensor on Your VCR
Selecting a VCR Type
Recording with Timer
Editing or Canceling a Timer
Editing One-Button Recording Settings
When Recording a PPV Program
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One-Button Recording with Timer
Using Fetch
The Mailbox
How to tell when you have mail
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Mailbox Size
Alternate Audio Programs
ALT AUD Remote Button
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Alternate Audio Display Screen
Picture Size
System Test
New Access Card Setup
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Using On-Line Help
Auto Help
Help Buttons
Menu Help
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
Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV
Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
Choosing a Connection
Connection A
Connection B
Connection C
Connection D
Connection A
Best Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):
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):
Connection C
Good Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box.
To receive cable programming (with cable box):
Connection D
Good Picture and Sound Quality)
To connect TV and antenna or cable box:
To receive cable programming (with cable box):
Interactive Setup
Disabling Interactive Setup
How It All Works
Whats It For?
What Else Can it Do?
Parts of the DSS System
World View
Home View
Controls and Buttons
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Controls
Remote Control Buttons
Programming the Remote Control
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV
Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR
Programming the remote to control other devices
Programming the Remote to Control a Second VCR
Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box
Programming the remote to control a laserdisc player
Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device
Remote Codes TV Codes
Laserdisc Player Codes
VCR Codes
Cable Box Codes
Glossary
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Troubleshooting
Running the System Test
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Toll-Free Telephone Product Help
Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange
Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics
Digital Satellite System (DSS) Limited Warranty
What we will do:
How you get service:
To receive a replacement receiver before your return yours:
To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:
does not
What your warranty
cover:
Product Registration:
How state law relates to this warranty:
Appendix B: FCC Regulations
FCC Registration Information
1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.
2. Rights of the Telephone Company.
Radio Interference
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