Connection D | DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual

FIRST THINGS FIRST

CONNECTION D

GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY

To use this connection you must have:

•TV with RF input

•Coaxial cables

To connect TV and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

•Tune TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off-air.

•Tune TV to channel 65 if you receive signals from cable.

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

1.Turn off DSS® receiver.

2.Tune TV to desired channel.

TV

DSS RECEIVER

IN

			SATELLITE
			DISH
			CABLE
			OR
	IN FROM ANT		OFF-AIR ANTENNA
	VIDEO	R	L
			AUDIO
	OUT TO TV		SATELLITE IN
	VIDEO	R	SATELLITE IN
	VIDEO	R	L
			AUDIO

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1.Turn off DSS® receiver.

2.Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3.Tune cable box to desired channel.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual To connect TV and antenna or cable box, Connection D

Contents

DSS Receiver Personnel Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Appendix C Accessories Index First Things First Read the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the DSS SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Programming the Remote Using this Manual Point and Select Method Point Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TVProtect Your Components from Overheating VCR Controller Jack and Cable Video Jack and CableAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type To receive off-air programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable boxTo receive DSS programming To receive off-air programming no cable box Connection B To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable boxConnection C Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connecting the VCR Controller Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR Resetting the Agile Modulator What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do?Choosing a DSS Output Channel DSS Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS Connecting a Compatible Interactive SetupOrdering DSS Programming Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE? Anatomy of a Program Guide Program Guides Anatomy of the Channel Banner Point to Channels with the number keys Detail GuideGrid Guide SurfGuide Bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Exiting a Program Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Attractions Guide Topics Movies SportsAll Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Main menu Other buttons ExitHelp Down Arrow WHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point SelectMenu System Exiting a Screen Using HelpUsing the Menu System Menu System Don’t Forget about Clear button Program Guide Want More Information? Mailbox PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Point to a channel and select it Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Timers Feature Recording with TimerRecording with Timer and D-VHS VCR Editing or Canceling a Timer Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Setting Up Timer Recordings Profiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Session Unlock Unlocking the System Options Interactive Setup About DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control Module Connect the Home Control Data Interface ModuleConnect the Home Control Lamp Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Customize the Fetch Menu Fetch MenuPage Reference HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? What Else can IT DO? Parts of the DSS System Reference Home View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Changing the RF Remote Code Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes TV Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes VCR Codes Glossary Reference Running the System Test Troubleshooting Appendix a Warranty Information How you get service If you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product Registration Appendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference Here Appendix C Accessories To place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada Orders DSS Index Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%