REFERENCE
GLOSSARY
The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the About DSS menu of your DSS® system.
Access Card
Identifies you to the DSS® service providers and is required for your DSS® system to work. Do not remove the access card except when a new card has been issued to replace the original.
Alternate Audio
Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video program. A foreign language translation is an example.
Attractions
Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.
Azimuth
Refers to the
Channel Banner
Displays program information and menu items displayed as icons when you tune to a channel, exit a guide or press INFO on the remote. Point to and select the icons to access the menu items.
Channel List
Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked.
Dish Pointing
The antenna dish must be pointing directly to the satellites to receive the DSS® signal. Obtain dish pointing coordinates and check signal strength in the Dish Pointing menu screen.
DSS® Receiver
Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video.
Elevation
Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS® dish. When you enter your zip code (or latitude and longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location.
Home Control
Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your DSS® receiver. To control these devices, you must connect a Home Control base module to the receiver and a remote module to the device you want to control.
Limits
The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level. The Spending Limit controls spending on a
Locks
The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS® system. The lock is controlled by a
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