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INDEX

P

Passwords 44 Pay-per-view programs 34

tuning to 34 Profiles

channel lists 41 choosing 45 locking 44 menu 31, 41 ratings limits 42 spending limits 43 unlocking 45 viewing hours 43

Program guides 4, 17, 21 anatomy 18, 32 Attractions Guide 22 buttons 21

Channel Guide 22 default 20 Detail Guide 20 exiting 22, 28 Grid Guide 20 help 28

Logo Guide 22 scrolling 20 sorting 23 SurfGuide 20

tuning to a program 21 Programming the Remote 61

to control a TV 62 to control a VCR 62

to control other devices 63 Purchases 34

cancelling 37 menu 31, 37 previewing 34 reviewing 37 spending limits 38

R

Ratings limit 42 RECORD button 40 Recording

with timers 39 Remote control

batteries 5 buttons 60 codes 64 programming 5, 61, 62 using the 63

Reviewing purchases 37

S

Scout 26 button 26 results 26

Scrolling 20 Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 51

peak signal 51 Sorting

program guides 23 Sorting by

All button 24 AlphaSort button 25 Movies button 24 Other Guides button 27 Scout button 26 Sports button 24 Topics button 23

Spending limits 38, 43 Sports button 24 SurfGuide 20 System lock 44 System options 48 System test 68 System unlock 45

T

Timer feature

editing or cancelling 40 setting up 39, 40

Timers

Home Control 53 icons 39, 53

Timers menu 31, 39 Topics button 23 Transponders 51 Troubleshooting 68 Tuning to a program 21

U

Unlocking

a profile 45

the system 19, 45 USSB programming 16

V

VCR Controller 9, 14 Viewing hours limit 43

W

Warranty information 69

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Image 78

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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