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If your DSS® system needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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Indianapolis, IN 46290

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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 Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TVProtect 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 connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with 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 Resetting the Agile Modulator What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do?Choosing a DSS Output Channel Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS DSS Connecting a Compatible Interactive SetupOrdering 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 Movies SportsAll AlphaSort Clear All Scout Other Guides Other buttons Exit HelpDown Arrow Main menu WHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point SelectMenu 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 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 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 Appendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio 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%