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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Locking a User’s Profile	44
Locking the System	44
Choosing Your Profile	45
Options	46
Look and Feel	47
System Options	48
Audio Language	49
Alternate Data	49
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen	50
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter	51
Home Control	52
Fetch Menu	54
Customize the Fetch Menu	54
Reference	55
Parts of the DSS® System	56
World View	56
Home View	57
Controls and Buttons	58
Front Panel Controls	58
Back Panel Controls	59
Remote Control Buttons	60
Programming the Remote Control	61
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV	62
Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR	62
Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices	63
Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device	63
Remote Codes	64
Glossary	66
Troubleshooting	68
Running the System Test	68
Appendix A: Warranty Information	69
Appendix B: FCC Regulations	72
Appendix C: Accessories	73
Index	75

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.

StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.

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Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Safety Information Care and Cleaning Table of Contents Reference First Things First Read the First TWO ChaptersFirst Things First Rest of the Manual What is the DSS SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S Manual Point Point and Select MethodSelect Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from Overheating Jacks and Cables Video Jack and CableAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connection a Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection C Good Picture and Sound QualityTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable box Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Locating the VCR’S Infrared Remote Control Sensor Connecting the VCR ControllerUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Selecting a VCR Type Interactive Setup Ordering DSS Programming Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the Channel Banner Highlighted Scout binoculars icon a Scout has found Using the Guide Button Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a Program Other Program Guides Channel Guide Logo GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Guides Topics Sports MoviesAll AlphaSort Backspace or Clear All Scout Other Guides Other buttons Exit HelpDown Arrow Main menu Menu System WHAT’S a MENU?DON’T Forget Point and Select Menu System Using the Menu System Using HelpExit and Help Exiting a Screen Menu Descriptions DON’T be Afraid to Explore 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 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Buy and Record Option Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Spending Limits Setting Up Timer Recordings Timers FeatureRecording with Timer Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Editing or Canceling a Timer Profiles Creating a Profile Channel List Setting the Ratings Limit Add or Delete All Channels Setting UP Spending Limits Viewing Hours Locking a USER’S Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking the System Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile Interactive Setup Options About DSS Look and Feel System Options Audio Language Alternate Data Dish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak Signal Device Setup Home Control setupHome Control Select Set Timer Device Control Fetch Menu Customize the Fetch Menu Reference HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? What Else can IT DO? Parts of the DSS System World View Home View Controls and Buttons Front Panel Controls 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 TV Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices Remote Codes TV Codes VCR Codes Glossary Mailbox Main MenuPast Purchases Point and Select Troubleshooting Running the System Test Appendix a Warranty Information RCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty How you get service To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours What your warranty does not cover How state law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States Appendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference Notification to the Local Telephone Company Appendix C Accessories Please complete other side also Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA United States and Canada Orders Index DSS Index Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom