Controls and Buttons, Front Panel Controls | RCA pmn manual

REFERENCE

CONTROLS AND BUTTONS

This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons located on the receiver and the remote control.

ON/OFF

INFO

MENU

SELECT

ANTENNA

The Access Card door slides open so that you can replace the card when necessary.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

ON/OFF Turns the DSS® receiver’s power on or off.

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner.

ANTENNA Switches the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal.

ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called “pointing.” The up and down arrows also change channels.

MENU•SELECT Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press MENU•SELECT to select a highlighted choice.

ACCESS CARD Identifies you to your program providers. The

DSS® system requires a valid access card.

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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? 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 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 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 Channel Guide Logo GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Guides Topics Movies SportsAll 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 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 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 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 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