Interactive Setup, Ordering Satellite Programming | RCA 1998

FIRST THINGS FIRST

INTERACTIVE SETUP

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test.

If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup.

If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu.

ORDERING SATELLITE PROGRAMMING

After you have installed your system, you should contact the service providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive satellite programming.

Programming with DIRECTV:	Call 1-800-347-3288
Programming with USSB:	Call 1-800-204-USSB

When you order programming, you need to know your Access Card number. To get the number, select Options from the Main menu, then System Options, 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:

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Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Table of Contents Reference First Things First Read the First TWO ChaptersFirst Things First Rest of the Manual What is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S Manual Point Point and Select MethodSelect Connecting Your Receiver to Your Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from Overheating Jacks and Cables Video Jack and CableAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connection a Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection C Good Picture and Sound QualityTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable box Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Interactive Setup Ordering Satellite Programming Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the Channel Banner Using the Guide Button Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a Program Other Program Guides Channel Guide Logo GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Guides Topics Sports MoviesAll AlphaSort Backspace or Clear All Scout Other Guides Other buttons Exit HelpDown Arrow Main menu Menu System WHAT’S a MENU?DON’T Forget Point and Select Menu System Using the Menu System Using HelpExit and Help Exiting a Screen Menu Descriptions DON’T be Afraid to Explore Anatomy of a Program Guide Program GuideWant More Information? Mailbox HOW to Tell When YOU have MailChecking Your Mail PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Tuning to a PPV ProgramPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Editing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSpending Limits Profiles Creating a Profile Channel List Setting the Ratings Limit Add or Delete All Channels Setting UP Spending Limits Viewing Hours Locking a USER’S Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking the System Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile Options Interactive SetupSystem Info Look and Feel System Options Audio Language Alternate Data Dish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak Signal Device Setup Home Control setupHome Control Select Set Timer Device Control Reference HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? Reference Home View Front Panel Controls Back Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Troubleshooting Remote TV Codes Repair Help Appendix a Warranty InformationReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange RCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty What your warranty coversHow you get service For how long after your purchase 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 HC30AM United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa Index Guides. See Program guides 100%