DirecTV GRD33G2A Glossary

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Glossary

The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistance

menu of your DSS® system.

Access Card

Identifies you to the DSS® service providers and is required for your DSS® system to work. Do not remove the

access card except when a new card has been issued to replace the original.

Alternate Audio

Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video program. A foreign

language translation is an example.

ANT Button

Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the

satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls.

Attractions

Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.

Azimuth

Refers to the left-to-right positioning of your DSS® dish. When you enter your zip code (or latitude and

longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your location.

DSS® Receiver

Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video.

Elevation

Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS® dish. When you enter your zip code (or latitude and

longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location.

Limits

There are three kinds of limits. The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by

ratings level. The Spending Limit controls spending on a cost-per-program basis. The Parent Approved

channel list allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked.

Locks

The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS® system. The lock is controlled by a 4-digit

password. The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked or

unlocked.

Mailbox

Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is accessed

through the on-screen menu system, and can store up to ten messages of forty characters each.

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