Reference | DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Viewing Hours	45
Setting Up Spending Limits	45
Locking a User’s Profile	46
Locking the System	46
Choosing Your Profile	47
Options	48
Look and Feel	49
System Options	50
Alternate Audio	51
Alternate Data	51
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen	52
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter	53
Home Control	54
Fetch Menu	56
Reference	57
Parts of the DSS® System	58
World View	58
Home View	59
Controls and Buttons	60
Front Panel Controls	60
Back Panel Controls	61
Remote Control Buttons	62
Programming the Remote Control	63
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV	64
Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR	64
Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices	65
Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device	65
Remote Codes	66
Glossary	68
Troubleshooting	70
Running the System Test	70
Appendix A: Warranty Information	71
Appendix B: FCC Regulations	74
Appendix C: Accessories	75
Index	77

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.

StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.

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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual Reference, Appendix C Accessories Index

Contents

DSS Receiver Safety Information Personnel Table of Contents Appendix C Accessories Index Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the DSS SYSTEM? First Things First Programming the Remote WHAT’S in the BOX Using this Manual Point Point and Select Method Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect Your Components from Overheating Video Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type VCR Controller Jack and Cable To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box To receive DSS programmingTo receive off-air programming no cable box To receive off-air programming with cable box Connection B To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxConnection C To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Connecting the VCR Controller Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Resetting the Agile ModulatorChoosing a DSS Output Channel Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS DSS Interactive Setup Connecting a CompatibleOrdering DSS Programming What is a Program GUIDE? Program Guides Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Anatomy of the Channel Banner Detail Guide Grid GuideSurfGuide Point to Channels with the number keys Bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Channel Guide Logo GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics Sports MoviesAll AlphaSort Clear All Scout Other Guides Other buttons Exit HelpDown Arrow Main menu DON’T Forget Point Select WHAT’S a MENU?Menu System Using Help Using the Menu SystemMenu System Exiting a Screen Don’t Forget about Clear button Want More Information? Program Guide 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 Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCREditing or Canceling a Timer Timers Feature Setting Up Timer Recordings Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Profiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Unlocking the System Session Unlock Interactive Setup Options About DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Connect the Home Control Data Interface Module Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control ModuleConnect the Home Control Lamp Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Fetch Menu Customize the Fetch MenuPage HOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR?What Else can IT DO? Reference Reference Parts of the DSS System Home View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Changing the RF Remote Code Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices TV Codes Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes VCR Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes Glossary Reference Troubleshooting Running the System Test Appendix a Warranty Information How you get service What your warranty does not cover How state law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Appendix C Accessories Here United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa Index DSS Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%