Using this Manual | RCA 1998 specs

FIRST THINGS FIRST

USING THIS MANUAL

There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it.

•Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button.

•The names of on-screen menu options are shown in italics.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS USER’S

MANUAL

This manual assumes that your digital satellite system has been installed, meaning:

1.The satellite dish antenna has been installed, correctly pointed at the satellite, and connected to your digital satellite receiver.

2.The digital satellite receiver is connected to your television and to a telephone line.

3.The access card is installed in your digital satellite receiver.

Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of the receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers.

4.The remote control has batteries and can be programmed to control both your digital satellite receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-controllable).

If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation. Then, refer to the next section, Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV. See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.

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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%