Options, Interactive Setup, System Info | RCA 1998 guide

THE MENU SYSTEM

OPTIONS

The Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work.

The Options menu lets you change how the system works.

The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences. Follow the on-screen instructions to make changes to the system.

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

System Info

Select System Info from the Options menu to choose from a list of on-line Help topics. Point and select to find out about the specific parts of the satellite system, then use the right arrow key to continue through each of the Help screens or press MENU•SELECT to return to the Help menu.

Program Guide shows a screen-by-screen overview of the Program guide features.

Menu System shows a screen-by-screen overview of the system menus.

Remote Control shows an on-screen display of the remote control. Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the highlighted button. Remotes may vary by model.

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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? Programming the Remote Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S Manual Select Point and Select MethodPoint 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 All MoviesSports 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 Want More Information? Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail HOW to Tell When YOU have MailMailbox Purchasing and Previewing Tuning to a PPV ProgramPAY-PER-VIEW Programs Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Spending Limits Timers FeatureEditing or Canceling a Timer Profiles Creating a Profile Channel List Setting the Ratings Limit Add or Delete All Channels Setting UP Spending Limits Viewing Hours Locking the System Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking a USER’S Profile Choosing Your Profile Unlocking the SystemSession Unlock System Info Interactive SetupOptions Look and Feel System Options Audio Language Alternate Data Dish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak Signal Home Control Home Control setupDevice Setup 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 Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Troubleshooting Remote TV Codes Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Appendix a Warranty InformationRepair Help 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 Radio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Appendix C Accessories HC30AM United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa Index Guides. See Program guides 100%