GE GRD33G3A What is the DSS System?, Ordering DSS Programming

FIRST THINGS FIRST

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When you order programming, you

need to know your Access Card

number. To get the number, select

Options from the Main menu, and

then select System Test. Wait for the

system to run all of it’s tests. The

Access Card number is displayed at

the end of the system test.

Write the Access Card number in

the space below for easy reference:

What is the DSS® System?

You’ve purchased the DSS® Digital Satellite System, so you

already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the

DSS® system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver

television programming to your home. And you know that the

transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio

rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small—18

inches wide—and that it often can be installed in a matter of

hours. (See the DSS® System Installer Guide for specific

information.)

Those are the some of the things you probably know about the

DSS® system. But what about the things you don’t know? For

instance...

•The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote

and push the DSS® button. Press the Channel Up/Down

buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number

keys to go directly to a channel.

• There is an on-screen Program Guide. The Program Guide is

like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you

select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can

also sort the Guide to list only specific types of programs.

You can select Sports, for example, and your guide will

show current and upcoming sports programs only. Or

Movies. Or News.

• There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to

customize your system. You can set up your system, build

channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending

limits, and receive mail from your program providers.

• There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in

learning how to use the DSS® system: Auto Help, Help

buttons, and the About DSS menu.

Ordering DSS® Programming

After you have installed your system, you should contact the

service providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS®

programming.

Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288

Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-204-USSB

Contents

Main SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Cautions WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ...........................................................3 Point and Select ............................................................7 Program Guides ............................................................9 The Menu System....................................................... 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Read the First Four Sections 5 THE MENU SYSTEM 4 The Rest of the Manual 3 What is the DSS System? Ordering DSS Programming Unpacking the Box Installing Batteries In the Remote Control Using This Manual italics Important Note about This Users Manual Page POINT AND SELECT What is Point and Select? Help 1. Point 2. Select Page Bringing Up the Program Guides Program Guide Using A Program Guide Using the Number Keys (0-9) Scrolling Channel By Channel Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu Types of Program Guides The Attractions Guide Sorting the Grid Guide Down Arrow Using the Sorting Buttons Theme Other Themes Theme Exiting A Program Guide Page 5 What is a Menu? 2 Dont Forget To Point and Select 1 3 4 Using the Menu System Exit Help Exit Exit and Help Menu Descriptions Explore the System Page Page An Overview Lists & Limits and Rating Limit Setting the Ratings Limit Setting Up Spending Limits Spending Limit and Spending Limit Creating Favorite Channel Lists Add or Delete All Channels Delete All Add All Chans Parent Approved Channel List Parent Apprv Selecting a Channel List to Use Locking the System Lock System Unlocking the System Yes Unlock Limits Session Unlock Forget Your System Password? Page Pay-Per-View Programs Purchasing and Viewing Buy Program Tuning to a PPV Program Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs View Channel Attractions Guide Other Times Buy Program Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Timer Feature Timers Run Timer Editing or Canceling a Timer Using Fetch The Mailbox How to tell when you have mail Is your ON/OFF Light Flashing? Checking your mail Mailbox Size Alternate Audio Programs ALT AUD Remote Button Alternate Audio Display Screen Picture Size System Test Options New Access Card Setup Using On-Line Help Auto Help Help Buttons Assistance About DSS Menu Help Things to Know Before Connecting Components Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS) Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) Choosing a Connection Connection A Connection B Connection C Connection D Connection A Best Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. To receive off-air programming (with cable box): Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. To receive off-air programming (with cable box): Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box. To receive cable programming (with cable box): Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV and antenna or cable box: To receive cable programming (with cable box): Interactive Setup Disabling Interactive Setup Page Parts of the DSS System World View Home View Controls and Buttons Front Panel Controls Back Panel Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control to Control Your TV to Control Your VCR to Control Other Devices Programming the Remote to Control a Second VCR Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box Programming the remote to control a laserdisc player Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Remote Codes TV Codes Laserdisc Player Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes Glossary Page Troubleshooting Running the System Test Toll-Free Telephone Product Help Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything. Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper. What we will do: How you get service: To receive a replacement receiver before your return yours: not To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: What your warranty does not cover: Product Registration: How state law relates to this warranty: If you purchased your product outside the USA: APPENDIX B: FCC REGULATIONS FCC Registration Information 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. 2. Rights of the Telephone Company. Radio Interference INDEX A B C D - E 100% RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 50% POST CONSUMER