TABLE OF CONTENTS

First Things First

3

What is the DSS® System?

4

What’s in the Box

5

Using This Manual

6

The Point and Select Method

7

Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV

8

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

8

Jacks and Cables

9

Connecting the VCR Controller

14

Ordering DSS® Programming

16

Program Guides

17

Anatomy of a Program Guide

18

Anatomy of The Channel Banner

19

Using the GUIDE Button

20

Getting Around in the Guides

20

Tuning to a Program

21

The Other Program Guides

21

Sorting the Guides

23

The Menu System

29

Using the Menu System

30

Exit and Help

30

Menu Descriptions

31

The Program Guide

32

Anatomy of a Program Guide

32

The Mailbox

33

How to tell when you have mail

33

Checking your mail

33

Pay-Per-View Programs

34

Purchasing and Previewing

34

Tuning to a PPV Program

34

Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs

35

Using the Attractions Guide

36

Using the Purchases Menu

37

Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase

37

Spending Limits

38

Timers Feature

39

Profiles

41

Creating a profile Channel List

41

Setting the Ratings Limit

42

Viewing Hours

43

Setting Up Spending Limits

43

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