HOW IT ALL Works, What’S It For? | DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver

HOW IT ALL WORKS

Although the DSS® system is simple to use, there are a number of parts in the system. Don’t be overwhelmed.This section explains how these different parts work together to bring a picture to your screen.

WHAT’S IT FOR?

This section also describes the controls located on the front and back of the receiver.

WHAT ELSE CAN IT DO?

Your remote is capable of controlling other devices as well.This section tells you how to program the remote to controlTVs,VCRs, Laserdisc players, and other equipment.

REFERENCE

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 PROGRAM GUIDES

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3 THE MENU SYSTEM

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4 REFERENCE

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5 APPENDICES

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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual HOW IT ALL Works, What’S It For?, What Else can IT DO?, Reference

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 Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect Your Components from Overheating 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 To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or 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 What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Resetting the Agile ModulatorChoosing a DSS Output Channel DSS Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS Interactive Setup Connecting a CompatibleOrdering DSS Programming 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 Sports MoviesAll Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menu DON’T Forget Point Select WHAT’S a MENU?Menu System 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 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 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 FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio 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%