REFERENCE
Mailbox
Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is accessed through the
Main Menu
The first list of choices in the DSS®
Past Purchases
Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.
Point and Select
The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the
Profiles
Allows you to create lists and limits for individual users, as well as set up limits for the whole system.
Program Guide
Lists the programs and services available from your program providers.
Ratings Limit
Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating information. The operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by the program provider.
Signal Meter
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Spending Limit
Provides a means of restricting viewing, based on
System Test
Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS® system— signal, tuning, phone, and access
TV/DSS® Buttons
Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls.
Themes
Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you.
Topics
Use the Topics screen to sort the guide to show only programs of a particular topic, such as Movies or Sports.
Upcoming Purchases
Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.
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