DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver specification

FIRST THINGS FIRST

SELECTING A VCR TYPE

When you connect a VCR Controller, you need to tell the DSS® receiver which VCR brand you are using.

1.Press MENU•SELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu.

2.Point to Options and press MENU•SELECT.

3.Point to System Options and press MENU•SELECT.

4.Point to Set VCR Type and press MENU•SELECT.

The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR.

5.Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR brand. The VCR codes are located in the “Reference” section of this book.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that the receiver and the VCR are communicating.

•Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the DSS® receiver.

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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR

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 Overheating Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Video Jack and CableRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type VCR Controller Jack and Cable To receive DSS programming To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable boxTo receive off-air programming no cable box To receive off-air programming with cable box Connection B Connection C To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxTo receive cable programming with cable box 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 Choosing a DSS Output Channel Resetting the Agile ModulatorWhat does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? DSS Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS Ordering DSS Programming Connecting a CompatibleInteractive Setup Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE? Anatomy of a Program Guide Program Guides Anatomy of the Channel Banner Grid Guide Detail GuideSurfGuide Point to Channels with the number keys Bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Logo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics All MoviesSports Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menu Menu System WHAT’S a MENU?DON’T Forget Point Select Using the Menu System Using HelpMenu System Exiting a Screen 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 Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCR Recording with TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers Feature 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 Connect the Home Control Lamp Module Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control ModuleConnect the Home Control Data Interface Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Customize the Fetch Menu Fetch MenuPage WHAT’S IT FOR? HOW IT ALL WorksWhat Else can IT DO? Reference 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 How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States Radio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information 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%