What is the DSS SYSTEM? | RCA pmn instruction

FIRST THINGS FIRST

WHAT IS THE DSS® SYSTEM?

You’ve purchased the DSS® Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS® system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small—18 inches wide—and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the DSS® System Installer Guide for specific information.)

Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS® system. But what about the things you don’t know? For instance...

•The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote and push the DSS1 button. Press the Channel Up/ Down buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to a channel.

•There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide is like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News.

•There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail from your program providers.

•There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how to use the DSS® system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the About DSS menu.

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RCA pmn manual What is the DSS SYSTEM?

Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Safety Information Care and Cleaning Table of Contents Reference First Things First First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters Rest of the Manual What is the DSS SYSTEM? Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXProgramming the Remote Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S Manual Point and Select Method PointSelect Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Overheating Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type 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 Connecting the VCR Controller Locating the VCR’S Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Selecting a VCR Type Interactive Setup Ordering DSS Programming What is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram 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 Attractions Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Guides Topics Movies SportsAll AlphaSort Backspace or Clear All Scout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menu DON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? Menu System Exit and Help Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exiting a Screen Menu Descriptions DON’T be Afraid to Explore 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 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 Timers Feature Setting Up Timer RecordingsRecording 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 Don’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the System Session UnlockChoosing 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 Home Control setup Device SetupHome Control Select Set Timer Device Control Fetch Menu Customize the Fetch Menu WHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works 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 Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS ReceiverTransport 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 Past Purchases MailboxMain Menu 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 Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States Radio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information 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