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PROGRAM GUIDES

WHAT IS A PROGRAM GUIDE?

A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format.

Using the program guide is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule. Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Then, press MENU•SELECT to tune to that program.

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 PROGRAM GUIDES

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3 THE MENU SYSTEM

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4 REFERENCE

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5 APPENDICES

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Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Care and Cleaning Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Rest of the Manual First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the DSS 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 DSS Receiver to Your TVThings 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 Locating the VCR’S Infrared Remote Control Sensor Connecting the VCR ControllerUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Selecting a VCR Type Ordering DSS Programming Interactive Setup Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Highlighted Scout binoculars icon a Scout has found 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 Buy and Record Option Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases Menu Spending Limits Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Setting Up Timer Recordings Timers FeatureRecording with Timer Editing or Canceling a Timer Schedule a Timer with the Record Button 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 Setup Look and Feel About DSS System Options 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 Customize the Fetch Menu Fetch Menu What Else can IT DO? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR? World View Parts of the DSS System Home View Front Panel Controls Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Programming the Remote ControlTransport Buttons REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, Record Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Your TV Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device TV Codes Remote Codes VCR Codes Glossary Point and Select MailboxMain Menu Past Purchases Running the System Test Troubleshooting RCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty Appendix a Warranty Information To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours 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 Notification to the Local Telephone Company Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Radio Interference Please complete other side also Appendix C Accessories United States and Canada Orders Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA DSS Index Index Page Tocom North Meridian Street Indianapolis,