Main
Safety Information
WARNING
WARNING
Cautions
Table of Contents
First Things First ............................................................3
The Menu System........................................................ 17
Lists and Limits
More Features
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5
1
4
What is the DSS System?
Ordering DSS Programming
5
Whats in the Box
Installing Batteries In the Remote Control
6
Using This Manual
Important Note about This Users Manual
Page
The Only Rule: Point and Select
8
What is Point and Select?
1. Point
2. Select
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10
Bringing Up the Program Guides
Using the GUIDE Button
Getting Around in the Program Guide
Changing Channels with the number keys (0-9)
11
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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14
Sorting the Grid and Info Guides
Using the Sorting Buttons
15
Using the Themes Button
Exiting A Program Guide
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Page
18
Using the Menu System
Exit and Help
Exiting a Screen
Using Help
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Page
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22
An Overview
Setting the Ratings Limit
Page
Add or Delete All Channels
25
Parent Approved Channel List
Selecting a Channel List to Use
Locking the System
Unlocking the System
Session Unlock
Forget Your System Password?
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28
Pay-Per-View Programs
Purchasing and Viewing
Tuning to a PPV Program
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs
Using the Attractions Guide
Using the Purchases Menu
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase
31
Timer Feature
Editing or Canceling a Timer
32
Using Fetch
The Mailbox
How to tell when you have mail
Is your ON/OFF Light Flashing?
Checking your mail
Mailbox Size
34
Alternate Audio Programs
ALT AUD Remote Button
Alternate Audio Display Screen
Picture Size
35
System Test
New Access Card Setup
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
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46
Parts of the DSS System
World View
Home View
48
Controls and Buttons
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel
Remote Control Buttons
51
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
56
Glossary
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58
Troubleshooting
Running the System Test
59
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
Index
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C
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