Main
Safety Information
WARNING
WARNING
Cautions
Table of Contents
First Things First ............................................................3
The Menu System........................................................ 17
Lists & Limits ................................................................21
More Features..............................................................27
Table of Contents
Connections .................................................................37
Reference .....................................................................45
Appendix A: Warranty Information.......................... 55
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What is the DSS System?
Ordering DSS Programming
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Whats in the Box
Installing Batteries In the Remote Control
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Using This Manual
italics
Important Note about This Users Manual
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The Only Rule: Point and Select
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What is Point and Select?
Help
1. Point
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Bringing Up the Program Guides
Guide Format
Assistance
Preferences
11
Scrolling Page By Page
Program Guide
View Channel
Tuning to a Program
Types of Program Guides
The Grid Guide
The Info Guide
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Sorting the Grid and Info Guides
Theme
Using the Sorting Buttons
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Themes
Other
Using the Themes Button
Exiting A Program Guide
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Using the Menu System
Exit
Help
Exit
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An Overview
Rating Limit
Setting the Ratings Limit
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Setting Up Spending Limits
Spending Limit
Creating Favorite Channel Lists
Channel Lists
Add or Delete All Channels
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Parent Approved Channel List
Selecting a Channel List to Use
Locking the System
Lock System
Unlocking the System
Unlock Limits
Yes
Session Unlock
Forget Your System Password?
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Pay-Per-View Programs
Purchasing and Viewing
Tuning to a PPV Program
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs
Using the Attractions Guide
Attractions Guide
Buy and Record Option
Using the Purchases Menu
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase
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Timer Feature
Timers
Run Timer
Editing or Canceling a Timer
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The Mailbox
How to tell when you have mail
Checking your mail
33
Mailbox Size
Alternate Audio Programs
ALT AUD Remote Button
Alternate Audio Display Screen
34
Picture Size
System Test
New Access Card Setup
35
Using On-Line Help
Assistance
About DSS
Auto Help
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Things to Know Before Connecting Components
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference
Protect Your Components from Overheating
Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV
Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
Choosing a Connection
Connection A
Connection B
Connection C
Connection D
Connection A
Best Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):
Connection B
Very Good Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):
Connection C
Good Picture and Sound Quality
To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box.
To receive cable programming (with cable box):
Connection D
Good Picture and Sound Quality)
To connect TV and antenna or cable box:
To receive cable programming (with cable box):
Interactive Setup
Disabling Interactive Setup
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Parts of the DSS System
World View
Home View
48
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel
Remote Control Buttons
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Programming the Remote Control
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV
Using the Remote Buttons to Control Your TV
Remote Codes TV Codes
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Glossary
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Troubleshooting
Running the System Test
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Toll-Free Telephone Product Help
Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange
Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything.
Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics
What we will do:
How you get service:
To receive a replacement receiver before your return yours:
To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:
What your warranty does not cover:
Product Registration:
How state law relates to this warranty:
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
Appendix B: FCC Regulations
FCC Registration Information
1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.
2. Rights of the Telephone Company.
Radio Interference
Index
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