Anatomy of the Channel Banner | RCA pmn instruction

PROGRAM GUIDES

ANATOMY OF THE CHANNEL BANNER

Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner.

Program titles	“Family” is one of five
and information	selectable Profiles

Takes you to the Main menu

Locks and unlocks the system

Sorts the guide alphabetically by title

Use Home Control or Data Port

Read mail from program providers

Searches guide for specific information

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and MENU•SELECT to choose an item.

On-screen icons represent frequently used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status.

Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.

Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed.

Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout has found

program information.

Highlighted Mail icon indicates a message in your mailbox.

Home Control or Data Port icons The icon changes appearence depending on how the Low Speed Data port is used.

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RCA pmn manual Anatomy of the Channel Banner, Highlighted Scout binoculars icon a Scout has found

Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Care and Cleaning Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstFirst Things First Rest of the Manual What is the DSS SYSTEM? Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXProgramming the Remote Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this Manual Point and Select Method PointSelect Things to Know Before Connecting Components Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from Overheating Video Jack and Cable Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection a Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection CTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Connecting the VCR Controller Locating the VCR’S Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Selecting a VCR Type Ordering DSS Programming Interactive Setup What is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram 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 Logo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics Sorting the Guides Movies SportsAll Backspace or Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menu WHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu System Using Help Using the Menu SystemExit and Help Exiting a Screen DON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu Descriptions Program Guide Anatomy of a Program GuideWant More Information? HOW to Tell When YOU have Mail MailboxChecking Your Mail Tuning to a PPV Program PAY-PER-VIEW ProgramsPurchasing 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 Timers Feature Setting Up Timer RecordingsRecording 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 Don’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the System Session UnlockChoosing 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 Home Control setup Device SetupHome Control Device Control Select Set Timer Customize the Fetch Menu Fetch Menu HOW IT ALL Works ReferenceWHAT’S IT FOR? What Else can IT DO? World View Parts of the DSS System Home View Front Panel Controls Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS ReceiverTransport 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 Main Menu MailboxPast Purchases Point and Select 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 How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Notification to the Local Telephone Company 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,