Troubleshooting, Running the System Test | RCA DRD403RA specification

REFERENCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

The DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test.

Make sure that

•All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See Connecting Your DSS® Receiver, page 46, for more information.

•There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working correctly.

•The access card is installed in the receiver.

RUNNING THE SYSTEM TEST

Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system.

1.Turn on your TV and the DSS® receiver.

2.Press DSS® to put remote in DSS® mode, then press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

3.Point to and select Options.

4.Point to and select System Test. Follow the on-screen directions after the test is completed.

5.If your system does not pass the system test, check any of these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection, and access card.

6.If you continue to have problems, call 1-800-679-4776.

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RCA DRD403RA owner manual Troubleshooting, Running the System Test

Contents

Satellite Receiver Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Table of Contents Connections Reference Putting YOU in Control First Things FirstHI, MY Name is JAY Read the First Four Sections WHAT’S LEFT? What is the DSS SYSTEM? Ordering DSS Programming Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOX Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S Manual Only Rule Point and Select Only Rule Point and SelectWHAT? THERE’S a RULE? Select What is Point and SELECT?Point Program Guide What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guide Getting around Program Guide Using the Guide ButtonBringing UP the Program Guides Changing Channels with the Number Scrolling page by Tuning to a ProgramSelecting a Program Guide from Main Menu Info Guide Types of Program GuidesGrid Guide Attractions Guide Topic GuideChannel Guide Using the Sorting Buttons Sorting the Grid and Info Guides Using the Themes Button Exiting a Program GuidePage Your ON-SCREEN Living Room Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and Select Exit and Help Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exiting a Screen Changing the Main MENU’S Appearance Don’t Forget about Clear button Menu Descriptions EXPLORE, EXPLORE, Explore Especially for Parents ProfilesDifferent Drummers Profiles Personalizing the User Profiles Menuselect Creating and Editing a Profile ADD or Delete ALL Channels Setting the Ratings LimitEditing the Channel List Unlocking a User’s Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking a USER’S Profile Setting UP Spending Limits Controlling the System Locking the System Unlocking the System Choosing Your Profile to Watch DSS Programming Session Unlock More Features WHAT? THERE’S MORE? Purchasing and Viewing Tuning to a PPV ProgramPAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Using the Program Guide for PPV ProgramsUsing the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Connecting the VCR Controller Timer FeatureSetting UP Timer Recordings When Recording a PPV Program Recording with TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer Editing One-Button Recording Settings HOW to Tell When YOU have Mail ONE-BUTTON Recording with TimerUsing Fetch Mailbox ALT AUD Remote Button Alternate Audio ProgramsMailbox Size System Test NEW Access Card SetupPicture Size Alternate Audio Display Screen Help Buttons Using ON-LINE HelpAuto Help Menu Help Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from Overheating Video Jack and Cable S-VHS Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connection B Choosing a ConnectionConnection a Connection C Connection a Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To receive cable programming with cable box Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Interactive Setup Disabling Interactive Setup WHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works What Else can IT DO? Parts of the DSS System World View Home View DSS TV Universal Remote included with your DSS system Controls and Buttons Front Panel Controls Back Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote to Control a Second VCR Programming the Remote to Control Your VCRProgramming the Remote to Control Other Devices Programming the remote to control a laserdisc player Using the Remote Buttons to Control a DeviceProgramming the Remote to Control a Cable Box Remote Codes TV Codes VCR Codes Glossary Past Purchases Signal MeterMain Menu Point and Select Troubleshooting Running the System Test What Your Warranty Covers Appendix a Warranty InformationDigital Satellite System DSS Limited Warranty TOLL-FREE Telephone Product Help What WE will do HOW YOU GET ServiceTo receive a replacement receiver before your return yours Product Registration What Your Warranty does not CoverHOW State LAW Relates to this Warranty If YOU Purchased Your Product Outside the USA Notification to the Local Telephone Company Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Rights of the Telephone Company Appendix C Accessories Audio/Video Cables United States and Canadian Orders Index Phone Jack Remote Video Satellite VCR Control Ussb Page 100%