DirecTV GRD33G2A Connection A

CONNECTIONS

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CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components

or other objects on top of the DSS®

receiver. See Safety Information,

inside front cover.

Connection A

Best Picture and Sound Quality

To use this connection you must have:

• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks)

• VCR with RF inputs and outputs (jacks)

• Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables

To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.

3. Connect S-Video cable as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS®

receiver.

2. Tune DSS®receiver to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,

or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive S-Video output from DSS receiver.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

3. Set your VCR to record on DSS® output channel (CH3 / CH4).

To view VCR programming:

1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).

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VCR

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S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

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AUDIO

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CH3

CH4

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CH4

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Contents

Main SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Cautions WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ...........................................................3 Point and Select ............................................................7 Program Guides ............................................................9 The Menu System....................................................... 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Read the First Four Sections 5 THE MENU SYSTEM 4 The Rest of the Manual 3 What is the DSS System? Ordering DSS Programming Unpacking the Box Installing Batteries In the Remote Control Using This Manual italics Important Note about This Users Manual Page POINT AND SELECT What is Point and Select? Help 1. Point 2. Select Page Bringing Up the Program Guides Program Guide Using A Program Guide Using the Number Keys (0-9) Scrolling Channel By Channel Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu Types of Program Guides The Attractions Guide Sorting the Grid Guide Down Arrow Using the Sorting Buttons Theme Other Themes Theme Exiting A Program Guide Page 5 What is a Menu? 2 Dont Forget To Point and Select 1 3 4 Using the Menu System Exit Help Exit Exit and Help Menu Descriptions Explore the System Page Page An Overview Lists & Limits and Rating Limit Setting the Ratings Limit Setting Up Spending Limits Spending Limit and Spending Limit Creating Favorite Channel Lists Add or Delete All Channels Delete All Add All Chans Parent Approved Channel List Parent Apprv Selecting a Channel List to Use Locking the System Lock System Unlocking the System Yes Unlock Limits Session Unlock Forget Your System Password? Page Pay-Per-View Programs Purchasing and Viewing Buy Program Tuning to a PPV Program Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs View Channel Attractions Guide Other Times Buy Program Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Timer Feature Timers Run Timer Editing or Canceling a Timer The Mailbox How to Tell When You Have Mail Checking Your Mail Mailbox Size Alternate Audio Programs ALT AUD Remote Button Alternate Audio Display Screen Picture Size System Test Options New Access Card Setup Using On-Line Help Auto Help Assistance About DSS Help Buttons Page Things to Know Before Connecting Components 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 Page Parts of the DSS System World View Home View Front Panel Controls Back Panel Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Control a TV Using the Remote Buttons to Control a TV Remote Codes TV Codes Glossary Page Troubleshooting Running the System Test Toll-Free Telephone Product Help Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything. Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper. What we will do: How you get service: To receive a replacement receiver before your return yours: not To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: What your warranty does not cover: Product Registration: How state law relates to this warranty: If you purchased your product outside the USA: APPENDIX B: FCC REGULATIONS FCC Registration Information 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. 2. Rights of the Telephone Company. Radio Interference INDEX A B C D 100% RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 50% POST CONSUMER