Menu Descriptions, DON’T be Afraid to Explore | RCA 1998 instruction

THE MENU SYSTEM

MENU DESCRIPTIONS

This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter.

Program Guide

Shows the on-screen programming schedules.

Mailbox

Use to read mail messages from your program providers.

Purchases

Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review past purchases.

Timers

Allows you to schedule the satellite system to tune to a specific channel at a specific time.

Profiles

Allows you to set ratings limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as well as create favorite channel lists.

Options

Allows you to find out more about the receiver and remote, change how your system looks, run the system test and install a new access card.

Dish Pointing

Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the on-screen signal strength meter.

Home Control

With the proper equipment, this feature lets you control certain devices and appliances in your house.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO EXPLORE

Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system because exploring is the best way to learn. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular satellite system viewing.

Don’t Forget about the

CLEAR button

Press the CLEAR button on the remote to remove the on-screen menus and return to normal viewing.

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Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Rest of the Manual First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this Manual Point Point and Select MethodSelect Protect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection a Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection B To receive cable programming with cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Ordering Satellite Programming Interactive Setup Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Anatomy of the Channel Banner Getting around in the Guides Using the Guide Button Other Program Guides Tuning to a Program Exiting a Program Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Attractions Guide Topics Sorting the Guides Sports MoviesAll Backspace or Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Main menu Other buttons ExitHelp Down Arrow Menu System Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and Select Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exit and Help DON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu Descriptions 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 Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases Menu Editing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSpending Limits Creating a Profile Channel List Profiles Add or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings Limit Viewing Hours Setting UP Spending Limits Locking a USER’S Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking the System Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile Options Interactive SetupSystem Info System Options Look and Feel Alternate Data Audio Language Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Device Setup Home Control setupHome Control Device Control Select Set Timer Reference ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR? Home View Back Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Remote TV Codes Troubleshooting Repair Help Appendix a Warranty InformationReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange For how long after your purchase RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers How you get service If you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product Registration FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference HC30AM Appendix C Accessories To place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada Orders Guides. See Program guides Index 100%