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DSS® Receiver

User’s Manual

Safety Information

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS®

Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow

proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair

performance or damage your receiver and other components.

Do not stack the DSS® receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio

power amplifier.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

The RF remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: 1) The RF remote control may not

cause harmful interference and; 2) The RF remote control must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)

which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in

particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper

installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to

article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite

dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is

licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

DSS® receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and

bottom.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and

various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the

materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive,

anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous

voltage” inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

This symbol indicates important

instructions accompanying the

product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not

expose this receiver to

rain or moisture.

Cautions

Table of Contents

First Things First .............................................................. 3

What is the DSS® System? ............................................................... 4

What’s in the Box ............................................................................ 5

Using This Manual ........................................................................... 6

The Point and Select Method................................................... 7

Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV ................................... 8

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 8

Jacks and Cables........................................................................ 9

Connecting the VCR Controller .................................................... 14

Choosing a DSS® Output Channel ................................................ 16

Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR .......................................... 18

Ordering DSS® Programming........................................................ 18

Program Guides ............................................................ 19

Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 20

Anatomy of The Channel Banner ................................................. 21

Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 22

Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 22

Tuning to a Program ............................................................... 23

The Other Program Guides ........................................................... 23

Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 25

The Menu System .......................................................... 31

Using the Menu System ................................................................ 32

Exit and Help ........................................................................... 32

Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 33

The Program Guide ....................................................................... 34

Anatomy of a Program Guide ................................................ 34

The Mailbox ................................................................................... 35

How to tell when you have mail............................................ 35

Checking your mail ................................................................. 35

Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 36

Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 36

Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 36

Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs ......................... 37

Using the Attractions Guide................................................... 38

Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 39

Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ................ 39

Spending Limits....................................................................... 40

Timers Feature ............................................................................... 41

Profiles ........................................................................................... 43

Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 43

Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 44

Table of Contents

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.

StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or

more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; 5,335,277:

and 5,353,121.

Viewing Hours ......................................................................... 45

Setting Up Spending Limits .................................................... 45

Locking a User’s Profile ........................................................... 46

Locking the System ................................................................. 46

Choosing Your Profile ............................................................. 47

Options .......................................................................................... 48

Look and Feel .......................................................................... 49

System Options ....................................................................... 50

Alternate Audio ...................................................................... 51

Alternate Data ........................................................................ 51

The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 52

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter ........................................ 53

Home Control ................................................................................ 54

Fetch Menu .................................................................................... 56

Reference ...................................................................... 57

Parts of the DSS® System ............................................................... 58

World View.............................................................................. 58

Home View .............................................................................. 59

Controls and Buttons .................................................................... 60

Front Panel Controls ............................................................... 60

Back Panel Controls ................................................................ 61

Remote Control Buttons ......................................................... 62

Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 63

Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ..................... 64

Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR ................... 64

Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices ........... 65

Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device .................... 65

Remote Codes ......................................................................... 66

Glossary .......................................................................................... 68

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 70

Running the System Test ............................................................... 70

Appendix A: Warranty Information ............................... 71

Appendix B: FCC Regulations ........................................ 74

Appendix C: Accessories ............................................... 75

Index ............................................................................. 77

Read the First Two

Chapters

The first two chapters of the manual introduce you

to your DSS® system, and show you how to use the

on-screen guides and menus.

In First Things First, you’ll learn:

• how to use this manual

• how to use the menu system and guides

• different ways to connect the receiver to your TV

• how to connect the VCR controller

• how to set the output channel

• how to send the DSS® signal to multiple TVs

• how to connect a D-VHS VCR

• how to order programming

Program Guides details the items and features

associated with the different guides.

The Rest Of The Manual

The rest of the book includes menu information,

reference information such as remote codes, a

glossary, and an index.

➣

First Things First

➣

The Menu System

Program Guides

➣

Reference

➣

Appendices

First

Things

First

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.

First Things First

What’s in the Box

The following items come with your DSS® receiver:

• Receiver (with access card inserted)

• Remote Control

• VCR Controller

ON/OFF

INFO

ANTENNA

SELECT

Receiver

MUTE

123

789

INPUT

ANTENNA

GUIDE FETCH

PLAY FORWARD

REVERSE

STOP PAUSE

RECORD

CLEAR

INFO ALT. AUD

WHO

GO BACK

DSS2

AUX

DSS1

VCR TVPOWER

Remote Control

Installing Batteries In the Remote

Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the

batteries in your DSS® remote.

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment, matching the

+ and - end of each battery.

3. Replace the cover.

Programming the Remote

Depending on your equipment you may need to program the remote

to control other devices. Check out “Programming the Remote” in the

Reference section.

VCR Controller

First Things First

Using This Manual

There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help

you read it.

• Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button.

• The names of on-screen menu options are shown in

italics

Important Note about This

User’s Manual

This manual assumes that your DSS® system has been installed,

meaning:

1. The DSS® satellite dish antenna has been installed, correctly

pointed at the satellite, and connected to your DSS® receiver.

2. The DSS® receiver is connected to your television and to a

telephone line.

3. The access card is installed in your DSS® receiver.

Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should

already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing

box. The access card should only be taken out of the DSS®

receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming

providers.

4. The DSS® remote control has batteries and can be programmed to

control both your DSS® receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-

controllable).

If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish

Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation. Then,

refer to the next section,

Connecting Your DSS

Receiver to Your TV

See your dealer for specific information regarding professional

installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.

First Things First

The Point and Select Method

Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate through

the menu system and program guides. Once you know how to point

and select, you can explore the menus to learn more about how your

DSS® system works.

1. Point

You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel.

Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight to different

items in the program guide and the menu screens. Pressing an

arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the

arrow.

For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight toward

the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To point right,

press the right arrow.

2. Select

Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by

pressing the MENU•SELECT button on the remote or front panel.

Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the

change you have indicated.

For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell you

to Point to the

Exit

button and press MENU•SELECT.

Once you’ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you can use

any part of the DSS® system.

CLEAR

ARROW KEYS

Don’t worry about getting stuck inside a

menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the

remote takes you out of the menu system

and back to the program you were

watching.

First Things First

Connecting Your DSS® Receiver

to Your TV

During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have

been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system

test. Depending on what components you have, another connection

may provide better picture and audio quality. The following sections

provide cable and connection information to help you decide what

connection is best for you.

Things to Know Before Connecting

Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the

wall outlet.

• Always turn off the DSS® receiver, TV and other components

before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or

Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel

instead of straight down the middle after you connect your

components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the

audio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to

the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange

the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a

stand.

• Place an amplifier or DSS® receiver on the top shelf of the stand so

heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

First Things First

Jacks and Cables

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS®

system.

This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with

audio cables to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. Remember also

to connect the left and right audio cables because the

S-video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound

quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between

components. The DSS® receiver audio/video jacks are color coded

(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your

TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red)

audio jack on the DSS® receiver.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to

be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF

jacks on the DSS® receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO

TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS® system is used to

connect the RF jacks between the DSS® receiver and your TV’s

antenna input.

VCR Controller Jack and Cable

The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the DSS® receiver’s back

panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.

Digital Audio/Video (DAV) Jack and Cable

The digital audio/video cable connects the DSS® receiver to a

compatible D-VHS VCR. This connection lets you record and play

back digital programming with virtually no loss in picture and sound

quality.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

VCR Controller Jack

Digital Audio/Video Jack

First Things First

Connection A

Best Picture and Sound Quality

To use this connection you must have:

• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks)

• VCR with RF and audio/video inputs

• Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables

To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.

3. Connect S-Video cable as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS® receiver.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,

or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive S-Video output from DSS® receiver.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

3. Set your VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).

VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO

LR SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

CH3

CH4

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

DISH

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or

other objects on top of the DSS®

receiver. See Safety Information, inside

front cover.

First Things First

Connection B

Very Good Picture and Sound Quality

To use this connection you must have:

• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)

• VCR with RF and audio/video inputs

• Coaxial and audio/video cables

To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive line output from DSS® receiver

(often called Input 1).

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,

or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to record line output from DSS® receiver (Input1).

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

3. Set your VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).

VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

VIDEO AUDIO

LR SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

SATELLITE

DISH

CH3

CH4

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or

other objects on top of the DSS®

receiver. See Safety Information, inside

front cover.

First Things First

Connection C

Good Picture and Sound Quality

To use this connection you must have:

• TV with RF input (jack)

• VCR with RF and audio/video inputs

• Coaxial and audio/video cables

To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables and audio/video cables as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

• Tune TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off-air.

• Tune TV to channel 65 if you receive signals from cable.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS® signal.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

3. Set VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).

2. Turn DSS® receiver off.

VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

LR SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

SATELLITE

DISH

CH3

CH4

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or

other objects on top of the DSS®

receiver. See Safety Information, inside

front cover.

First Things First

Connection D

Good Picture and Sound Quality

To use this connection you must have:

• TV with RF input

• Coaxial cables

To connect TV and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

• Tune TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off-air.

• Tune TV to channel 65 if you receive signals from cable.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

LR SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

RVIDEO

AUDIO

SATELLITE

DISH

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or

other objects on top of the DSS®

receiver. See Safety Information, inside

front cover.

First Things First

Connecting the VCR Controller

In order for the DSS® receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to

attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver.

1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back

of the DSS® receiver.

2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR.

Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote

Control Sensor

The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote

sensor on your VCR.

Some VCRs label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If your

VCR is labeled, affix the VCR controller directly over the sensor.

Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor

For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the

VCR’s remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller.

1. Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR.

2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing

the remote power button on and off.

3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.

To test the VCR controller, use a piece of clear tape to temporarily

attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is

located, and then follow the steps described under “Selecting a VCR

Type.”

OUT

FROM

ANT

S-VIDEO VIDEO R LAUDIO WIDE BAND DATA

VCR CONTROL

REMOTE IN

SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA

PHONE JACK

CH3

CH4

REMOTE SENSOR

VCR

Back of DSS Receiver

Front of VCR

First Things First

Selecting a VCR Type

When you connect a VCR Controller, you need to tell the DSS®

receiver which VCR brand you are using.

1. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to

Options

and press MENU•SELECT.

3. Point to

System Options

and press MENU•SELECT.

4. Point to

Set VCR Type

and press MENU•SELECT.

The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for

your VCR.

5. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR

brand. The VCR codes are located in the “Reference” section of

this book.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the

correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that

the receiver and the VCR are communicating.

• Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the

DSS® receiver.

First Things First

What does the Agile Modulator

allow you to do?

The agile modulator gives you more

channels from which to choose an

output channel. This should allow you to

choose a channel not already being used

by an off-air (antenna) broadcast station,

or your local cable service.

Resetting the Agile Modulator

To reset the output channel to the

default (UHF channel 14 or cable

channel 65), simultaneously press the

DISPLAY button and the LEFT ARROW

button ( ) on the front of the receiver.

Choosing a DSS® Output Channel

If you are using the OUT TO TV jack to send the signal to a TV, you

need to know about the agile modulator. The agile modulator allows

you to select the television channel you want to use when you output

the DSS® signal from the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the receiver.

Selecting an Output Channel

The default setting is channel 14 (off-air) and 65 (cable). Try to get a

signal on these TV channels first. If you want to change the output

channel:

1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to and select

Options

3. Point to and select

System Options

4. Select

Output Channel

to begin the procedure, and follow the on-

screen displays to select a new output channel.

In the first screen, you indicate whether you are getting local

channels from cable service or off-air broadcasts, and in the

screens that follow, you select an available output channel.

Select Output Channel to begin the procedure for

changing your output channel.

You can select an off-air channel between UHF channels 14-69; or a

cable channel from 65-94 or 100-125 (they use the same channel

band). Go through your channels and find one within this range which

currently does not have programming.

• If you can find three channels in a row that aren’t being used,

choose the middle channel.

First Things First

DSS

RECEIVER

OUT

TV SATELLITE IN

SATELLITE

DISH

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

CABLE TV SIGNAL

TVs IN YOUR HOME

WHOLE-HOUSE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

DSS

RECEIVER

OUT

SATELLITE IN

FROM

ANT

SATELLITE

DISH

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

CABLE TV SIGNAL

Sending the DSS® Signal to

multiple TVs

The most important feature of the agile modulator is that it creates a

unique DSS® television channel. This unique channel can be

combined with other TV channels on your antenna or cable system.

Combining the signals and distributing them to all the televisions in

your home lets you watch DSS® programming or local programming

on any television connected to your system by simply changing

channels on the TV.

The simplified drawing at the right shows how cable or off-air signals

and the DSS® output channel can be combined and routed through a

whole-house distribution system (sold separately). Although not shown

in detail, a whole-house distribution system consists of signal splitter/

combiners and amplifiers to boost both the DSS® output channel and

off-air or cable channels.

Single TV Output

Although the agile modulator is designed for a whole-house

distribution system, you may still need to set the output channel even

if you are running a signal from the OUT TO TV jack to only one

television. The default setting is channel 14 (off-air) and 65 (cable). Try

to get a signal on these channels first; then go to Output Channel in

the Options menu to change the agile modulator setting.

First Things First

Connecting a Compatible

D-VHS VCR

The DSS® receiver can send a digital signal to a compatible D-VHS

VCR. The D-VHS VCR can then record and playback recordings

through the DSS® receiver. If you have a D-VHS VCR you must

connect both devices so they can send and receive digital signals.

1) Connect a digital audio/video (DAV) cable as shown.

2) Connect RCA type audio/video cables as shown.

The D-VHS VCR and DSS® receiver communicate through the DAV

cable. It is not necessary to connect the VCR controller or enter the

VCR type described earlier in this section.

Interactive Setup

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already

used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire

and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test.

If you need to run the interactive setup again, select

Options

from the

Main menu, then select

Interactive Setup

If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the

signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu.

Ordering DSS® Programming

After you have installed your system, you should contact the service

providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS® programming.

Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288

Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-204-USSB

When you order programming, you

need to know your Access Card number.

To get the number, select Options from

the Main menu, then

System Options

and then select System Test.

Wait for the system to run all of it’s

tests. The Access Card number is

displayed at the end of the system test.

Write the Access Card number in the

space below for easy reference:

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VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

D-VHS

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO

LR SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

CH3

CH4

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

D-VHS

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

What is a Program Guide?

A program guide is an on-screen programming

schedule. There are several types of guides, each

presenting the schedule in a different format.

Using the program guide is easy as long as you

remember the Point and Select rule. Point to

items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys

on the remote or front panel. Then, press

MENU•SELECT to tune to that program.

Program

Guides

➣

First Things First

➣

The Menu System

Program Guides

➣

Reference

➣

Appendices

Program Guides

Anatomy of a Program Guide

The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see

in the program guides.

Bringing Up the Program Guides

You can access the program guides by pressing MENU•SELECT on the

remote and selecting

Program Guide

, or by using the GUIDE button on

the remote.

“Family” is one of five selectable

Profiles

Program titles and

information

Returns you to

previous screen

Help gives you more

information

Sort the guide by: Topics,

Movies, or Sports

Sorts the current guide

alphabetically by title

Searches guide for

specific information

Displays more sorting

options

Takes you to the

Main menu

Scrolls through the

guide

Shows all available programs

Program Guides

Anatomy of The Channel Banner

Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the

channel banner.

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a

guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and

MENU•SELECT to choose an item.

On-screen icons represent frequently used menu items. Some icons

also change appearance to show the item’s status.

Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and

other limits can be accessed and changed.

Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family

or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed.

Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is

required to override limits or access the system.

Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout has found program

information.

Highlighted Mail icon indicates a message in your mailbox.

Home Control or Data Port icons The icon changes appearence

depending on how the Low Speed Data port is used.

“Family” is one of five selectable

Profiles

Program titles and

information

Sorts the guide

alphabetically by title

Searches guide for

specific information

Takes you to the

Main menu

Locks and unlocks the

system

Read mail from program

providers

Use Home Control or

Data Port

Program Guides

Using the GUIDE Button

Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of

program guide.

The Detail Guide

The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format,

with program information for the highlighted program.

The Grid Guide

The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format.

The SurfGuide

The SurfGuide displays a half-hour format. Press the right arrow button

to extend the SurfGuide to a one-hour format.

Getting Around in the Guides

This section describes how to change channels and move around the

program guide.

Point to Channels with the number keys (0-9)

You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering

the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point

to channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 on the remote. To point to

channel 530, press 5-3-0.

Scrolling Channel By Channel

The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section—or

page—of the total program guide. You can scroll to other sections

using the arrows: point to other times with the left and right arrows;

point to other channels with the up and down arrows.

Scrolling Page By Page

If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster,

press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The

highlight scrolls a page at a time.

By default, the Detail Guide appears

when you press GUIDE on the remote.

You can change the default guide from

the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or

SurfGuide.

Select

Options

from the Main menu.

Select

Look and Feel

, then set the

Default Guide

Program Guides

Tuning to a Program

To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the

program and press MENU•SELECT.

To see information about a program in the guide, press INFO.

The Program Details screen appears and gives you

several options.

Then, you can select:

•

View Channel

to tune to that channel

•

Channel Guide

to see a program lineup for that channel

•

Record Program

to set a timer to record the program

•

Buy Program

to purchase the program

•

Buy and Record

to purchase the program and set up a timer to

record the program. (Some

Buy and Record

programs may have a

different purchase price.)

•

Other Times

to see what other times the program is available.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of

program you select.

The Other Program Guides

Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are a few

more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide and the Attractions

Guide.

You can access these guides by selecting the

Other Guides

button at

the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

Other Guides button

Program Guides

The Channel Guide

Displays a channel’s programming schedule in a channel-by-channel

format.

The Logo Guide

Displays channel logos for the current user’s profile.

The Attractions Guide

Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special

events information.

Exiting A Program Guide

There are three ways to exit a guide:

• Point to a channel and press

MENU•SELECT.

• Point to

Exit

and press

MENU•SELECT.

• Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the

remote.

You can point to any program and tune

to that channel, get more information, or

set a timer to record.

Just press the MENU•SELECT, INFO, or

RECORD buttons

Program Guides

Sorting the Guides

Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the

types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen

buttons that sort the guide in different ways.

The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the

Grid Guide and Detail Guide.

Topics

The

Topics

button sorts the guide according to the current user’s

preferences. Select the

Topics

button to sort the guide.

The

Topics

button changes to the

Topics Themes

button. Press the

Topics Themes

button to edit the current user’s themes preferences.

These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.

Checkmark the themes that interest you.

Select the categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to

appear when you select the

Topics

button in the guides. Programming

that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the

guide when you sort by the

Topics

button.

Topics Themes button

Topics button

Program Guides

Movies

Select the

Movies

button to list movies only. After selecting

Movies

, the

Movies

button changes to a

Movies Themes

button.

Select the

Movies Themes

button to sort the guide to list specific types

of movies, such as comedies or musicals.

Select a Movies Themes that interests you.

Sports

Select the

Sports

button to list sporting events only. After selecting

Sports

, the

Sports

button changes to a

Sports Themes

button.

Select the

Sports Themes

button to sort the guide to list specific types

of sports, such as basketball or soccer.

Select a Sports Theme that interests you.

All

The

All

button resets the guide to show all available topics, channels

and listings for the current Profile.

Movies button

Movies Themes button

Sports button

Sports Themes button

All button

Program Guides

AlphaSort

lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current

guide. Select the

AlphaSort

button to search for specific program titles

that are in the current program guide. Use the arrow button to

highlight a character, then press MENU•SELECT.

For example, to search for the program,

Auto Racing,

the first letter you

should enter is “

”. (Words like “The”, “A” and “An” appear at the end

of a title.) All titles that begin with “

” appear in the

AlphaSort

list.

Next, enter the letter “

”. All titles beginning with “

” appear in the

list.

AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide.

Continue entering the specific title’s letters until it appears in the

AlphaSort

list. If you enter the wrong letter, select either

Backspace

Clear All

Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press

the MENU•SELECT button to select it, the INFO button to see more

information, or the RECORD button to set up a timer recording. Only

titles that are in the current program guide can be found by

AlphaSort

AlphaSort button

Program Guides

Scout

The

Scout

button lets you assign “Scouts” to search the guide for very

specific program information, such as actor’s names or program

descriptions. Select the

Scout

button to view the available scouts.

Point to an available

Scout

, and select it. Select the

Enter Text

button

to set up the information the

Scout

will look for in the program guide.

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters.

For example, if you are interested in National Basketball Association

events, enter a common term you might see in program information,

like “NBA”.

Select Enter Text to set up a Scout.

If “NBA” appears within a program title or program description, the

program will be included in the

Scout Results

program list.

The

Scouts

will search for information when the DSS® receiver is off.

(This may take up to 30 minutes for a full guide search.) You can check

Scout’s

results by selecting a

Scout

Scouts look for specific program information.

Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press

the MENU•SELECT button to select it, press INFO to see more

information, or RECORD to set up a timer recording. A checkmark next to the Scout means it

is in use.

A highlighted binocular icon means the

Scout has found something.

Scout button

Program Guides

Other Guides

The

Other Guides

button lets you sort the guide by different variables,

such as future times, user profile channel lists, and channel groups.

You can then choose a guide format to view the program information.

Select the

Other Guides

button. You can select multiple sort

parameters. For example, you could sort the guide by pay-per-view

movies that are available at a future time.

Select

Guide Data

and use the arrow and MENU•SELECT buttons to

choose the

Guide Data

group.

Guide Data lets you see what’s on in the future.

Then, select

PPV

in the

Channel Groups

category.

Channel Groups is another way to sort types of

programming.

Select

Exit

, or press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to

the previous guide. You can also choose another guide format from the

category list.

Other Guides button

Program Guides

The other buttons

Exit

Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current

channel. Press MENU•SELECT to continue.

Help

Brings up additional information about the guide. Press

MENU•SELECT to continue.

Down Arrow

The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in

the guide. Point to the down arrow, and then press MENU•SELECT to

scroll down through the program guide.

The Main menu

Brings up the DSS® system Main menu. Press MENU•SELECT to

continue.

Exit button

Help button

Arrow button

Main menu button

What’s a Menu?

The DSS® system menu is a list of choices, just

like a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a

restaurant menu is divided into sections such as

appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the on-screen

menus are also separated into sections to help

you find the information you need.

Don’t Forget Point and

Select

As with all of the on-screen displays, you use

Point and Select to navigate.

Use the MENU•SELECT button to

bring up the Main menu, and then

use Point and Select to choose a

menu option.

The Menu

System

➣

First Things First

➣

The Menu System

Program Guides

➣

Reference

➣

Appendices

The Menu System

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Using the Menu System

To bring up the Main menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote.

Use point and select to choose an item from the

Main menu.

To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule.

Use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and

then press MENU•SELECT to select it.

Exit and Help

There are

Exit

and

Help

buttons at the top of most screens. Point to

Exit

and press MENU•SELECT to leave that screen. Point to

Help

to see

more information about that screen.

Exiting a Screen

There are three ways to exit a menu:

• Point to

Exit

and press MENU•SELECT.

• Press the CLEAR button on the remote control. The on-screen

displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing.

• Press the GO BACK button on the remote. You return to the

previous on-screen display or normal programming.

Using Help

All menus have a

Help

button. For example, selecting the

Help

button

from the Main menu shows you information about using the Main

menu screen.

The rest of the

Help

buttons in the menu system bring up helpful

information explaining one aspect of that menu.

Context-Sensitive Help

Most of the screens contain information

to help you decide what to do next. If

you get stuck, look for the help text.

If the Main menu doesn’t appear when

you press MENU•SELECT, the remote

might not be in DSS® mode. Try pressing

the DSS1 button on the remote, and

then MENU•SELECT.

The Menu System

Menu Descriptions

This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options.

More information about each menu and its features is included later in

this chapter.

Program Guide

Shows the on-screen programming schedules.

Mailbox

Use to read mail messages from your program providers.

Purchases

Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review

past purchases.

Timers

Allows you to schedule the DSS® system to tune to a specific channel

at a specific time, and to record that channel.

Profiles

Allows you to set ratings limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as

well as create favorite channel lists.

Options

Allows you to find out more about the DSS® receiver and remote,

change how your system looks, run the system test and install a new

access card.

Dish Pointing

Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the

on-screen signal strength meter.

Home Control

With the proper equipment, this feature lets you control certain devices

and appliances in your house.

Don’t Be Afraid to Explore

Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu

system because exploring is the best way to learn. The context-sensitive

help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting

through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR

at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular DSS®

system viewing.

Don’t Forget about the

CLEAR button

Press the CLEAR button on the remote

to remove the on-screen menus and

return to normal viewing.

The Menu System

The Program Guide

Selecting

Program Guide

brings up your default program guide: the

Detail Guide, the Grid Guide or SurfGuide.

Anatomy of a Program Guide

The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see

in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

Bringing Up the Program Guides

Besides selecting

Program Guide

in the Main menu, you can press the

GUIDE button on the remote.

Want More Information?

Read the chapter “Program Guides”

earlier in this book for all the details.

“Family” is one of five

selectable Profiles

Program titles

and information

Returns you to

previous screen

Help gives you

more information

Sort the guide by:

Topics, Movies, or Sports

Sorts the guide

alphabetically by title

Searches guide for

specific information

Displays more

sorting options

Takes you to

the Main menu

Scrolls through

the guide

Shows all available programs

The Menu System

The Mailbox

The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from

your program providers. For example, you may receive a message

calling your attention to a new service.

How to tell when you have mail

There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the

DSS® receiver is turned on or off.

• If the DSS® receiver is turned on, the mail icon in the channel

banner is highlighted.

• If the DSS® receiver is turned off, the power light on the front panel

of the receiver flashes.

Checking your mail

Select

Mailbox

on the Main menu or channel banner to view your

mail.

1. Point to a message and press MENU•SELECT. The message is

opened for you to read.

Mail provides the latest information from program

providers.

2. Press MENU•SELECT again to close the letter.

After you read a message and want to erase it, point to

Erase

Message

and press MENU•SELECT. When you exit the display

screen, messages not erased are saved in memory.

The Menu System

Pay-Per-View Programs

Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a

movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For instance, there might be

a specific channel that runs nothing but previews for movies. After

previewing the movie, you can purchase it or find out more details

about it. PPV programs can also be found in the program guide.

Purchasing and Previewing

There are several ways to purchase and preview PPV movies and

events:

• Tune to a PPV program’s channel. Program providers may offer on-

screen purchase instructions, usually as the PPV program begins.

• Select a PPV program from the program guide.

• Preview a coming attraction by selecting a channel from the

Attractions Guide.

Tuning to a PPV Program

When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a

Pay-Per-View channel, you need to press the INFO button to bring up

the

Program Details

screen in order to purchase a program.

Use the program guide to get to the Program

Details screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase the selected program.

You may need to enter your four-digit

password to order a PPV program if it

costs more than the spending limit you

set up in the Profiles menu.

The Menu System

Using the Program Guide for PPV

Programs

When you use the program guide to select a PPV program, the

Program Details

screen gives you a few more options.

The Program Details screen gives you several

options.

You can select:

•

View Channel

to tune to that channel

•

Channel Guide

to see a program lineup for that channel

•

Record Program

to set a timer to record the program

•

Buy Program

to purchase the program

•

Buy and Record

to purchase the program and set up a timer to

record the program. (Some

Buy and Record

programs may have a

different purchase price.)

•

Other Times

to see what other times the program is available.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of

program you select. Buy and Record Option

Buy and Record

is a convenient way to

buy a PPV and set up a timer recording

in one step.

However, your program provider may

offer PPV programs that are coded so

that you cannot record them.

You need to connect your phone line to

your satellite receiver to be able to order

PPV programs using the on-screen

menus.

The Menu System

Using the Attractions Guide

Your program providers may offer future programming events not

currently listed in your Program guide. These events are called

“coming attractions,” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide.

1. Press the GUIDE button until the Detail Guide or Grid Guide

appears on-screen.

2. Use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom of

the screen.

3. Point to and select the

Other Guides

button.

4. Point to and select the

Attractions Guide

The Other Guides menu provides several guide

formats.

5. Point to a channel and select it.

The Attractions Guide is accessed through the

Other Guides menu.

The Menu System

Using the Purchases Menu

The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past

purchases.

The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past

purchases, and spending limits.

The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down

arrow keys to see more items. The display also shows the title,

channel, date, time, and cost of each program.

• Note that the Past Purchases list might be modified after each

billing cycle and still show purchases for which you have

already paid.

Reviewing and Canceling an

Upcoming Purchase

Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase from the

Future

Purchases

screen. You can review the program description, as well as

cancel an upcoming purchase.

The Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an

upcoming purchase.

The Menu System

Spending Limits

Use the

Spending Limit

option to indicate a per-event spending limit

for pay-per-view programs.

1. Point to

Spending Limit

, and press MENU•SELECT.

You can set a per-event spending limit for each

Profile.

2. Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a

single-program spending limit.

After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a

password to purchase a pay-per-view program that costs more than

your spending limit allows.

Spending limits are in effect only when

the system is locked.

The Menu System

Timers Feature

The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically

tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time.

Recording with Timer

To use the Timers feature, select

Timers

from the Main menu to bring

up the Timers screen.

1 Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow keys to complete the

on-screen sentence.

2 When the sentence is complete, select

Run Timer

Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer.

Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCR

When you record with a D-VHS VCR and the required DAV cable, the

on-screen scheduling sentence displays a few more options.

Digital recording offers more options.

• Choose the type of recording you want to make, either digital or

analog.

• If you choose analog, you can also choose a recording speed.

Editing or Canceling a Timer

From the Timers screen, select the Timer

you want to edit or cancel, and then do

the following:

• Use the arrows keys to edit the Timer,

then select

Run Timer

• Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer.

• To record the program on a daily

or weekly edit that program’s timer.

On-screen icons are an easy way to

understand the timers.

indicates the timer is set.

indicates the timer is set for a PPV.

indicates a timer conflict.

The Menu System

Setting Up Timer Recordings

The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if:

• You connect the VCR Controller to your DSS® receiver, and tell the

receiver what type of VCR you are using.

• Or, if using a D-VHS VCR, the digital audio/video (DAV) cable is

connected.

Recording with Timer

If you choose

Record

instead of

Watch

when setting the Timer (and

have set up your VCR as previously discussed), the Timer will toggle

on your VCR, then start and stop recording a program.

To record with timers:

• Most VCRs must be preset to the DSS® output channel (RF or

Line). D-VHS VCRs automatically communicate with the DSS®

receiver through the DAV cable.

• Your VCR must be OFF at the time the program is to start

recording.

• Digital recordings require a compatible D-VHS or S-VHS cassette

tape. Analog recordings can be made on VHS, S-VHS or D-VHS

tape.

Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button

You can schedule a recording directly from the guide.

1. With a program highlighted, press the RECORD button on the

remote. The

Program Details

appears on-screen.

2. To schedule a timer to record, select:

•

Record Program

to set a timer to record the program

•

Buy and Record

to purchase the program and set up a timer to

record the program. (Some

Buy and Record

programs may have a

different purchase price.)

When recording a PPV program, don’t

forget to purchase the program as well

as set up the timer. Select

Buy and

Record

to do both.

The options available to you may vary

according to the type of program you

select.

The Menu System

Profiles

When you select

Profiles

from the Main menu, the first screen you see

is the

User Profiles

control panel. In addition to the Family profile, you

can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily

accessed by using the WHO button on the remote control.

You can personalize how the profile looks on-screen by entering a

name and selecting a picture.

You can personalize each profile.

You can also edit the user profiles. Select a profile from the

Edit Users

control panel. By moving down the options you can create or edit the

user’s channel list, set a ratings limit, viewing hours, per-event

spending limits and assign a profile password.

Creating a profile Channel List

1. Point to and select

Edit Users,

then choose a user.

2. Point to a channel list option and press MENU•SELECT.

To start, you can add or delete all channels.

3. Use the arrow keys to point to a channel, and press

MENU•SELECT to remove (or replace) the check mark.

Checkmarked items appear in the channel list.

You need to lock the system in order for

rating limits, channel limits, viewing

hours, and spending limits to go into

effect.

After you lock the system, you need to

enter the system password to edit the

limits. See “Locking the System” for

details

The Menu System

Add or Delete All Channels

You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using

the

Add All Chans

option or the

Delete All Chans

option to either add

all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding

individual channels.

Also, program providers may make additional channels available. To

prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list, choose

Delete All Chans

and checkmark only the channels you want to

appear in the list.

Setting the Ratings Limit

The Ratings Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit

for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system), as long as the

program provider has transmitted the proper code.

• Note that the ratings limit cannot be enforced if a program has not

been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted

by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked.

1. Point to

Set Rating Limit

and press MENU•SELECT.

Use the arrow keys to move the selector up and

down.

2. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the

highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding

illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a “PG-13”

rating can be viewed.

After the

Rating Limit

is set and the system is locked, you must enter

the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your

limit.

The Menu System

Viewing Hours

Use the

Viewing Hours

option to limit the total amount of time, as well

as the viewing hours a user can watch programming.

1. Point to

Viewing Hours

, and press MENU•SELECT.

You can limit viewing seven days a week.

2. Use the digits on the remote or point to the + or – and press

MENU•SELECT to complete the on-screen sentence. Choose how

many hours can be viewed each day (0-24 hours) and when

programming can be viewed. Be sure to lock the system for these

limits to take effect.

Setting Up Spending Limits

Select the

Spending Limit

option to indicate a per-event spending limit

for pay-per-view programs.

1. Point to

Spending Limit

, and press MENU•SELECT.

You can set a per-event spending limit for each

profile.

2. Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a

single-program spending limit.

After a

Spending Limit

is set and the system is locked, you must enter

the system password to purchase a pay-per-view program that costs

more than your

Spending Limit

allows.

The Menu System

Locking a User’s Profile

Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her

profile. When a password is assigned, the user must enter the

password before he or she can view programs using that profile. Profile

passwords do no allow access to, or editing of the profile limits. You

must enter the system password to edit profile limits.

1. Point to

Lock User

and press MENU•SELECT.

Each user can have a password.

2. Use the arrow or digit keys to select each number of the password.

Locking the System

You can lock the system in order to put into effect the ratings,

spending, viewing, and channel limits you have set up. When you lock

the system, no one can modify any of these settings without first

entering the four-digit system password.

1. Point to

Lock System

and press MENU•SELECT.

Locking the system protects the limits you set up.

2. Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four-digit

system password.

3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.

Don’t Forget Your Password

If you forget a USER password, you need

to unlock the system and then assign a

new user password.

If you forget the SYSTEM password,

contact your program provider’s

authorization center.

After the system has been locked, you

must enter the correct password in order

to access the

Edit Users

control panel.

The Menu System

Unlocking the System

When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and

ratings limits, that you have set are no longer in effect.

1. Point to

Unlock System

and press MENU•SELECT.

2. Point to

Yes

and press MENU•SELECT to confirm that you want to

unlock the system.

Session Unlock

If your system is locked and you attempt to access a channel or

program that is blocked by one or more limits, you are asked to enter

the four-digit system password to override the system lock.

If you enter the password to override the rating or spending limit, all

limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver. When you turn on

the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile

channel list will be selected. You can also re-lock the system by

selecting the lock icon in the channel banner.

Choosing Your Profile

Each time that you turn on the DSS® receiver, the Family profile is

selected by default. To select a different Profile:

1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles.

The WHO button toggles through the profiles.

2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal

password to activate your profile.

• If the profile is not password protected, you can just press

MENU•SELECT to activate it.

The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits will reflect the

chosen profile only when the system is locked.

The Lock/Unlock icons in the channel

banner provide an easy way to lock or

unlock the system. Just point and select

to change the lock status.

Green Unlock

icon The system is

unlocked. Spending, viewing and other

limits can be accessed and changed.

Yellow Unlock

icon A password has been

entered to override family or profile

limits. No limits can be accessed or

changed.

Red Lock

icon No limits can be accessed

or changed. A password is required to

override limits or access the system.

The Menu System

Options

The Options menu lets you set up personal preferences for the look

and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work.

The Options menu lets you change how the

system works.

The following sections explain your options when changing your

personal preferences. Follow the on-screen instructions to make

changes to the system.

Interactive Setup

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already

used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire

and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test.

If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the

signal strength meter, select

Dish Pointing

from the Main menu.

The Menu System

About DSS

Select

About DSS

from the Options menu to choose from a list of on-

line Help topics. Point and select to find out about the specific parts of

the DSS® system, then use the right arrow key to continue through

each of the Help screens or press MENU•SELECT to return to the Help

menu.

Program Guide shows a screen-by-screen overview of the Program

guide features.

Menu System shows a screen-by-screen overview of the DSS® system

menus.

Remote Control shows an on-screen display of the remote control.

Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the

highlighted button.

Front Panel shows an on-screen display of the DSS® receiver front

panel. Point to the different front panel features to see a brief

description of the highlighted feature.

Back Panel shows an on-screen display of the DSS® receiver back

panel. Point to the different back panel features to see a brief

description of the highlighted feature.

Glossary shows a list of common DSS® system and TV terms. Point to

a glossary item to see a brief description.

Look and Feel

Default Guide lets you choose which guide appears first when you

press the GUIDE button on the remote. The choices are Grid Guide,

Detail Guide and SurfGuide.

Color Scheme lets you pick which color appears in the guides and

menu system.

Translucency lets you choose the translucency of the menu displays.

Slide the indicator bar to make the screens more opaque or less

opaque.

Animation lets you turn animation on or off. Animation appears on-

screen only when music channels are selected.

The Menu System

System Options

System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the

Options

menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the

DSS® system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card

number, or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly.

There are four separate tests: signal, tuning, phone connection, and

access card.

A message screen appears, telling you whether the system passed each

test. If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before

concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the

phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.

New Access Card Periodically, your program provider may issue you a

replacement access card. The New Access Card Setup display screen

allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new

one.

Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card. Once

you have transferred the information to the new card, your old card

becomes invalid.

Because your specific account information is stored in the access card,

power failures should have no effect on your DSS® system.

Set VCR Type To use the VCR controller feature, you need to tell the

DSS® receiver which VCR brand you are using.

1. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR

brand. The VCR codes are located in the Reference section.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the

correct code. If the VCR automatically stops tape play, then you

know that the receiver and the VCR are communicating.

• Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled

by the DSS® receiver.

Output Channel lets you select the television channel you want to use

when you output the DSS® signal from the OUT TO TV jack on the

back of the receiver. You can select an off-air channel between UHF

channels 14-69; or a cable channel from 65-94 or 100-125.

Remote Setup Choose which remote button, DSS1 or DSS2, will

control the DSS® receiver.

The Menu System

RF Remote Setup The remote can control the DSS® receiver using

both IR (Infrared) signals and RF (radio frequency) signals. IR signals

require line of sight to the receiver’s front panel remote sensor. RF

signals can control the receiver from other parts of your house–even

through walls.

Occasionally, due to interference or other RF devices, you may need

to change the remote and receiver RF code. To change the code,

follow the on-screen instructions.

Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose

between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV

screen has an aspect ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect

ratio of 16:9.

Data Port Let’s you choose whether the low speed data port is used

for low speed data or communicating with the Home Control Base

accessory. See the Home Control section in this book for more

information.

Alternate Audio

When you select

Alternate Audio

from the Options menu, the

Alternate Audio display screen comes up.

Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press

MENU•SELECT. The DSS® system will then automatically set the

audio program to the selected audio program type when that type is

available.

There are two ways to change the audio:

• Press ALT AUD on the remote to temporarily change the Audio

program while tuned to the current channel.

• Point to

Alternate Audio

from the

Options

menu and press

MENU•SELECT to set the default

Alternate Audio

Alternate Data

Selects from among the available data on the current channel.

The Menu System

The Dish Pointing Menu Screen

Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates:

1. Turn on your television and satellite receiver.

2. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel.

3. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the

Main menu.

4. Use the arrows to highlight the “Dish Pointing” option, and then

press MENU•SELECT to access the dish pointing screen.

NOTE: The menu screen that you see may be slightly different

from the one pictured here.

5. Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight “Zip

Code” and then press MENU•SELECT.

6. Enter the zip code for the dish installation location.

7. Record the elevation and azimuth numbers below.

Elevation ____________ Azimuth___________

Elevation is the up/

down angle that the

dish is pointed.

Azimuth is side to

side direction that

the dish is pointed. You only need to use one of the

available methods to find your dish

pointing coordinates. If you know the

zip code for the locality where the dish

is being installed, use that.

The Menu System

While the maximum signal strength is

100, the signal strength you achieve will

probably be less. Although there is no

difference in picture quality between a

signal strength of 60 and 85, the higher

the signal, the less likely you are to

experience negative effects in degraded

conditions such as rain or snow (called

“rain fade”).

Peak Signal

The “Peak Signal” indicates the highest

signal strength you have obtained, which

is not necessarily the highest possible

signal.

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter

The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are

receiving the satellite signal, and it also indicates the strength of the

satellite signal.

Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:

1. Turn on your television and satellite receiver.

2. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel.

3. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the

Main menu.

4. Use the arrows to highlight the “Dish Pointing” option, and then

press MENU•SELECT to access the dish pointing screen.

5. Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight

“Signal Meter” and then press MENU•SELECT.

If the dish is pointed to the correct azimuth and

elevation, the signal meter will show you the

current signal strength (and you should hear a

continuous tone).

If you are not receiving a signal, you need to incrementally adjust the

azimuth setting on the dish. After you receive a signal, you will want to

continue to adjust the azimuth to try to get the best possible signal.

Important

Changing transponders is not the same as fine-tuning the dish.

Although the signal strength may appear to change, this may be due to

different types of interference. To fine-tune the dish, consult the DSS

Installation Guide and follow the instructions on adjusting the dish

elevation and azimuth.

The Menu System

LOW SPEED DATA

Back of DSS Receiver

Insert the batteries

Connect the cables.

Connect the power cord.

Home Control

Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances

through your DSS® receiver. To control these devices, you must first

connect a Home Control Data Interface to the receiver and a remote

module to the device you want to control.

Once you have connected your Home Control devices, you can

control them through the on-screen menus.

Connecting Home Control Modules

Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control Module

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment, matching the

+ and - end of each battery.

3. Replace the cover.

Connect the Home Control Data Interface Module

1. Plug the Data Interface cable into the LOW SPEED DATA port on

the back of the DSS® receiver and tighten the screws.

2. Snap the other end of the cable into the Data Interface module.

3. Plug the Data Interface module into a power outlet, making sure to

insert the plug completely.

4. Plug the DSS® receiver power cord plug into the Data Interface

module’s convenience outlet. Be sure to insert the plug

completely.

Connect the Home Control Lamp Module

1. Plug the lamp power cord plug into the Lamp module. Be sure to

insert the plug completely.

2. Plug the Lamp module into a power outlet, making sure to insert

the plug completely.

The Menu System

Home Control setup

Once the Data Interface module is connected to the LOW SPEED

DATA port, you must tell the receiver to use this port for Home

Control.

1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to and select

Options

3. Point to and select

System Options

4. Point to and select

Data Port

and choose

Home Control

as the

default setting

Device Setup

1. From the Main menu select

Home Control

Home Control can control several devices.

2. Select a device you would like to control.

Keep track of devices by assigning a label.

3. Complete the on-screen sentence using the arrow buttons and

MENU•SELECT. Press MENU•SELECT to scroll through the lists of

appliances and locations.

4. Use the arrow buttons and MENU•SELECT to select the house and

module codes that match the device’s remote module. Select

Save

Setup

to complete the setup.

The Menu System

Once the device is set up, there are two ways to control it. Select a

device from the Home Control menu screen. You can turn it on and

off, or schedule a timer that controls the device automatically.

Schedule a timer by completing the on-screen sentence.

Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a

timer.

1. Use the arrows and MENU•SELECT to enter an

and

off

time.

2 Point to and select

Run Timer

If you want to change a device, select

Edit Setup

You can schedule several timers to

control the same device at different

times.

The Menu System

These menu items can be placed in the

Fetch menu.

• The Guides

• Edit Users

• Signal Meter

• Alternate Audio

• System Options

• System Test

• New Access Card

• Set VCR Type

• Remote Setup

• Picture Size

• RF Remote Setup

• Interactive Setup

• About DSS

• Translucency

• Default Guide

• Color Scheme

Fetch Menu

The Fetch menu is a list of favorite menu items that you define. Press

the FETCH button on the remote. The Fetch menu appears. You can

select up to eight menu items to appear in this menu.

The Fetch menu is a convenient way to call up

frequently used menu items.

Customize the Fetch Menu

To add an item to the Fetch menu, you must first point to an item in

the menu system. Not all menu items can be added to the Fetch menu.

For example, you can add the

About DSS

menu item to the Fetch

menu.

1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to and select

Options

3. Point to

About DSS,

but do not select it. Instead, press FETCH on

the remote. The Fetch menu appears.

4. Use the arrow up and down arrow buttons to point to where the

new Fetch item should appear.

5. Press MENU•SELECT to confirm the selection.

How It All Works

Although the DSS® system is simple to use, there

are a number of parts in the system. Don’t be

overwhelmed. This section explains how these

different parts work together to bring a picture

to your screen.

What’s It For?

This section also describes the controls located

on the front and back of the receiver.

What Else Can it Do?

Your remote is capable of controlling other

devices as well. This section tells you how to

program the remote to control TVs, VCRs,

Laserdisc players, and other equipment.

Reference

➣

First Things First

➣

The Menu System

Program Guides

➣

Reference

➣

Appendices

Reference

Uplink Center

Authorization Center

Satellite

Satellite Dish Antenna

Parts of the DSS® System

One way to understand the DSS® system is to look at the different parts

of the system—from the studio down to the DSS® receiver and remote

control in your living room.

World View

These parts make up the DSS® system “big picture.”

Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite.

Satellite Relays the programming signals back to your satellite dish.

The satellite is parked above the equator, in geostationary orbit 22,300

miles above the earth.

DSS® Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals. Because the

satellite is so powerful, the dish can be as small as 18 inches.

Program Provider Authorization Center Processes billing statements.

Your DSS® system is linked to the Service Center through the phone

jack on the back of your DSS® receiver.

➣

Reference

Home View

These parts are inside of or attached to your house.

DSS® Satellite Dish Antenna Picks up the satellite’s coded program

information and relays it to your DSS® receiver. (Your satellite dish may

be installed in different locations on or around your house. The

satellite dish antenna must, however, be pointed in a southern

direction toward the satellite.)

DSS® Receiver Receives the TV program information and sends it to

your TV or VCR.

Telephone Jack Connects to the phone jack on the back of the DSS®

receiver. The DSS® receiver uses a toll-free number once a month to

update your access card. This update only takes a few seconds and

ensures that you will have continuous service. The system

automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the DSS®

receiver is calling out.

Television If your television is remote controllable, you can program

the DSS® Universal TV Remote to change channels and volume.

DSS® Universal Remote (included with your DSS® system) Controls the

DSS® system as well as most remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and other

devices. Point the remote at the device you want to control.

Access Card (installed in DSS® receiver) Must be inserted for you to

use the DSS® system! Provides system security and authorization of

DSS® services. Do not remove the card except when issued a new card

as a replacement for the original.

MUTE

123

789

INPUT

ANTENNA

GUIDE FETCH

PLAY FORWARD

REVERSE

STOP PAUSE

RECORD

CLEAR

INFO ALT. AUD

WHO

GO BACK

DSS

AUX

DSS

VCR TVPOWER

Satellite Dish DSS Receiver Telephone Jack

Remote Control

Access Card

Reference

Controls and Buttons

This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons

located on the receiver and the remote control.

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.

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

ON/OFF

INFO

ANTENNA

SELECT

Reference

AUX RF ANT IN

D-VHS

OUT

FROM

ANT

S-VIDEO VIDEO R LAUDIO WIDE BAND DATA

REMOTE IN

SATELLITE IN

PHONE JACK

VCR CONTROL

LOW SPEED DATA

Back Panel Controls

IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the

DSS® system.

OUT TO TV Use to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. However, if your

TV has audio/video jacks, you should use those jacks to get better picture

and sound quality.

D-VHS Use to connect the DSS® receiver to a compatible D-VHS VCR with

a digital audio/video (DAV) cable.

S-VIDEO Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has S-VIDEO

capability, use this jack along with the audio/video jacks to connect the

DSS® receiver to your TV.

VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV

has audio/video capability, use this jack to connect the DSS® receiver to your

TV. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If

your TV has audio/video capability, use these jacks to connect the DSS®

receiver to your TV. You must also connect the VIDEO jack.

AUX RF ANT IN Use to connect an optional RF antenna for RF remote

signals. Connecting an antenna extends the remote’s range.

WIDE BAND DATA PORT This port allows you to connect the DSS® system

to future services and accessories. A shielded cable and additional hardware

may be required.

LOW SPEED DATA PORT this port allows you to connect the DSS® system

to accessories, such as the Home Control base module.

SATELLITE IN Use to connect the DSS® receiver to the satellite dish antenna.

PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the DSS® receiver. The DSS®

system requires a phone line connection to periodically call out to program

providers.

VCR CONTROL Allows the receiver to control your VCR.

REMOTE IN Use in conjunction with a remote control signal sender.

Reference

MUTE

123

789

INPUT

ANTENNA

GUIDE FETCH

PLAY FORWARD

REVERSE

STOP PAUSE

RECORD

CLEAR

INFO ALT. AUD

WHO

GO BACK

DSS

AUX

DSS1

VCR TVPOWER

Remote Control Buttons

POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off.

TV Tells the remote to control the TV.

VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR.

AUX Tells the remote to control an alternative device connected to

your TV.

DSS1/DSS2 Lets you control two DSS® receivers. Turns on the DSS®

receiver and tells the remote to control DSS® system functions. DSS1 is

the default. Choose DSS2 in the

System Options

control panel.

GUIDE Brings up the on-screen program guide. Press the GUIDE

button several times to toggle through the different types of guides.

FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu. Use the arrows and

MENU•SELECT to point and select a menu item.

WHO Press the WHO button one or more times to toggle through

your user profiles.

CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and return to normal

viewing.

MENU•SELECT Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in the

menu system, press MENU•SELECT to select a highlighted choice.

ARROWS Use 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.”

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press again to get

program details.

ALT AUD (Alternate Audio) Use to toggle through the available

languages or audio types for a program.

MUTE Turns off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

GO BACK Moves you back and forth between your last two selected

channels. In the menu system, returns you to the previous screen.

CHAN UP/DOWN Use to scan up and down through the channels

in the current channel list. If you are in the program guide or menu

system, use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons to page up and down a

screen at a time.

VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the audio volume.

DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to a channel. If

you are in the menu system, use the digit keys to enter numbers for the

time, date, channel and passwords.

Reference

INPUT In TV and VCR mode, press the INPUT button one or more

times to toggle through the available video inputs.

ANT Lets you switch the source of the video signal from DSS®

satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal.

TRANSPORT Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP,

PAUSE) Use when controlling an auxiliary device, such as a VCR or

Laserdisc player. Note that the RECORD button is used to schedule a

timer recording when using a program guide.

Programming the Remote Control

The DSS® remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. The remote is

programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. The

remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers’

brands.

Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS® Receiver

The remote can control two DSS® receivers. From the Main menu,

select

Options

, then

System Options

, then

Remote Setup

. Choose

which button, DSS1 or DSS2, will control the DSS® receiver.

Changing the RF Remote Code

The remote can control the DSS® receiver using both IR (Infrared)

signals and RF (radio frequency) signals. IR signals require line of sight

to the receiver’s front panel remote sensor. RF signals can control the

receiver from other parts of your house–even through walls.

Occasionally, due to interference or other RF devices, you may need to

change the remote and receiver RF code. Change the code in the

System Options

menu.

Reference

After you program the remote to control

your VCR, record your VCR code here

for easy reference.

Programming the Remote to Control

Your TV

To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed, turn the

TV on, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button. Then press

CHAN UP or DOWN to see whether the TV responds to the remote

commands.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your TV.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Look up your brand and code number(s) on the TV Code list on the

following pages.

3. Press and hold the TV button.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the TV button and press OFF•ON or CHAN UP/DOWN to

see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try

the next code listed for your brand.

6. Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote commands.

Programming the Remote to Control

Your VCR

To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed, turn the

VCR on, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then

press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the VCR responds to

the remote commands.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your VCR:

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Look up your VCR brand and its code number on the code list on

the following pages.

3. Press and hold the VCR button.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the device button and press POWER or CHAN UP/

DOWN to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until

the VCR responds to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all models

of the brands that are shown. Use the

codes shown in this manual, or on the

sheet packed with your remote.

After you program the remote to control

your TV, record your TV code here for

easy reference.

This remote may not operate all models

of the brands that are shown. Use the

codes shown in this manual, or on the

sheet packed with your remote.

Reference

Programming the Remote to Control

Other Devices

The AUX button is a device button that can be programmed to control a

second VCR, a cable box, or a laserdisc player.

1. Turn on the device to be programmed.

2. Look up your brand and its code number on code list on the

following pages.

3. Press and hold the AUX button.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

6. Release the AUX button and press POWER or CHAN UP/DOWN to

see if the device responds to the remote commands.

7. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until

the device responds to the remote commands.

Using the Remote Buttons to Control

a Device

Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you are

ready to use it to control your devices.

To operate the device:

1. Press the device button (TV, DSS1, DSS2, VCR, or AUX) to set the

remote to control the device.

2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on.

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.

After you program the remote to control

a device, record your AUX code here

for easy reference.

This remote may not operate all models

of the brands that are shown. Use the

codes shown in this manual, or on the

sheet packed with your remote.

Reference

Remote Codes

TV Codes

Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes

RCA ....................................... 033, 037

RCA (DVD Player) ......................... 078

Pioneer ................................... 033,033

ProScan .................................. 033,037

A-Mark .......................................... 102

Admiral...................................005, 114

Akai ....................................... 002, 103

Amtron .......................................... 064

Anam ...................................... 104,105

Anam National ...................... 038, 106

AOC ............... 011, 019, 027, 088, 107

Bell & Howell ........................ 005, 013

Candle ............................ 011, 027, 033

Citizen .................... 011, 027, 033, 064

Colortyme.......................011, 027, 084

Concerto.................................011, 027

Contec/Cony . 036, 037, 040, 042, 064

Craig .............................................. 064

Curtis Mathes . 000, 011, 015, 027, 037

CXC ............................................... 064

Daewoo .......... 011, 019, 027, 112, 116

Daytron .................................. 011, 027

Dimensia ....................................... 000

Electrohome .......... 006, 011, 014, 027,

...................................... 038, 061, 068

Emerson ........ 011, 026, 027, 028, 029,

.............. 030, 031, 032, 037,042, 053,

............. 064, 065, 067, 075, 076, 078,

.............................. 079, 094, 095, 096

Envision .................................. 011, 027

Fisher ..................... 017, 021, 039, 041

Funai.............................................. 064

GE..........000, 008, 009, 011, 012, 027,

............... 038, 068, 086, 089, 091,116

Goldstar.........003, 004, 006, 011, 019,

...................................... 027, 037, 050

Hallmark.................................011, 027

Hitachi...........009, 011, 027, 036, 037,

............................. 040, 047, 048, 063,

.............................. 080, 094, 097, 098

Infinity ........................................... 013

JBL ................................................. 013

Jensen ..................................... 011, 027

JVC ....................... 012, 024, 036, 037,

.............................. 040, 048, 051, 074

Kawasho ......................... 002, 011, 027

Kenwood ................ 006, 011, 014, 027

Kloss Novabeam .................... 035, 043

KTV................................................ 078

Loewe ............................................ 013

Luxman ................................... 011, 027

LXI ......... 000, 013, 018, 021, 023, 054

Magnavox ...... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013,

...................... 016, 027, 033,035, 043,

.............................. 049, 066, 087, 089

Marants ......................................... 013

Marantz .................. 011, 013, 027, 069

Memorex ....................................... 005

MGA.. ............ 006, 011, 014, 019, 022,

...................... 027, 041, 056, 061, 068

Mitsubishi ...... 006, 011, 014, 019, 022,

.............................. 027, 041,055, 056,

............................... 061, 068, 108, 117

MTC................................ 011, 019, 027

Multivision..................................... 081

NAD ...................................... 018, 023

NEC ........ 011, 014, 019, 027, 038, 084

Panasonic ....... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111

Penney ... 000, 008, 011, 019, 027, 040,

.............................. 068, 077, 086, 088

Philco .... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016,

.............. 019, 027,033, 035, 037, 038,

...................................... 043, 087, 089

Philips ............ 002, 006, 007, 010, 011,

...................... 013, 016, 033,035, 037,

.............................. 038, 043, 066, 073

Pioneer ... 011, 027, 045, 062, 093, 113

Portland .................. 011, 019, 027, 037

ProScan ......................................... 000

Proton............. 011, 027, 037, 072, 118

Quasar .................... 012, 038, 092, 111

Radio Shack .......... 000, 021, 025, 036,

.............................. 037, 059, 064, 078

RCA ....... 000, 006, 011, 019, 027, 034,

...... 038, 044, 046, 088, 100, 101, 109

Realistic ......................................... 021

Sampo..................................... 011, 027

Samsung ................ 006, 011, 014, 015,

................. 019, 027,036, 037, 077,110

Sanyo ..... 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058

Scott .............................. 028, 037, 064

Sears ...... 000, 006, 011, 014, 017, 018,

.............. 021, 023, 027,039, 040, 041,

.............................. 051, 071, 083, 095

Sharp ..... 011, 020, 025, 027, 037, 052,

.............................. 053, 059, 060, 108

Signature ....................... 005, 094, 108

Sony............................................... 002

Soundesign ..................... 011, 027, 033

Sylvania ......... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013,

..................... 016, 027, 033, 035, 043,

.............................. 049, 066, 087, 089

Symphonic ...................... 064, 076, 115

Tatung............................................ 038

Technics ......................................... 012

Techwood ............................... 011, 027

Teknika .................. 011, 019, 027, 033,

.............................. 036, 037, 040, 066

Telecaption .................................... 090

TMK ........................................ 011, 027

Toshiba ................. 018, 021, 023, 040,

.............................. 071, 077, 085, 090

Universal ............................... 008, 009

Victor ............................................ 051

Vidtech .................................. 019, 027

Wards ........... 000, 005, 006, 007, 008,

....................... 009, 010, 011, 013,019,

...................... 025, 027, 028,035, 043,

...................... 059, 066, 076, 082, 089

Yamaha .................. 006, 014, 019, 027

Zenith ............................. 001, 099, 114

Reference

VCR Codes

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes

Admiral.................................. 006, 079

Aiwa .............................................. 015

Akai ....... 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066

Audio Dynamics .................... 014, 016

Bell & Howell ................................ 002

Broksonic....................................... 010

Candle .................. 007, 009, 013, 044,

...................................... 045, 046, 052

Canon .................................... 008, 053

Capehart ........................................ 001

Citizen .................. 007, 009, 013, 044,

...................................... 045, 046, 052

Colortyme...................................... 014

Craig ...................................... 007, 012

Curtis Mathes ....... 000, 007, 008, 014,

.............. 015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067

Daewoo ................. 013, 045, 052, 076

dbx ........................................ 014, 016

Dimensia ....................................... 000

Dynatech ....................................... 015

Electrohome .................................. 027

Emerson ........ 008, 009, 010, 013, 015,

..... 020, 023, 027, 034, 041, 042, 047,

...... 049, 057, 062, 065, 067, 068, 070

Fisher .................... 002, 012, 018, 019,

...................................... 043, 048, 058

Funai.............................................. 015

GE.......... 000, 007, 008, 032, 037, 053

Goldstar................. 009, 014, 046, 060

Harman Kardon ............................. 014

Hitachi................... 005, 015, 035, 036

Instant Replay ................................ 008

JCL ................................................. 008

JC Penney ..... 002, 005, 007, 008, 014,

...................... 016, 030, 035, 051, 053

JVC ........ 002, 014, 016, 030, 046, 074

Kenwood ...................... 002, 014, 016,

...................................... 030, 044, 046

KLH ............................................... 073

Lloyd’s ........................................... 015

Logik .............................................. 031

Magnavox .............. 008, 029, 053, 056

Marantz ........ 002, 008, 014, 016, 029,

.............................. 030, 044, 046, 061

Marta ............................................. 009

MEI ................................................ 008

Memorex ............... 008, 009, 012, 015

MGA ...................................... 004, 027

Midland ......................................... 032

Minolta .................................. 005, 035

Mitsubishi ...... 004, 005, 027, 035, 040

Montgomery Ward ........................ 006

MTC....................................... 007, 015

Multitech ............... 007, 015, 031, 032

NEC .............. 002, 014, 016, 030, 044,

.............................. 046, 059, 061, 064

Panasonic .............. 008, 053, 075, 077

Pentax............................ 005, 035, 044

Pentex Research + ......................... 046

Philco .................... 008, 029, 053, 056

Philips .................................... 008, 029

Pioneer .......................... 005, 016, 050

Portland ......................... 044, 045, 052

ProScan ......................................... 000

Quartz ........................................... 002

Quasar ................................... 008, 053

RCA ...................... 000, 005, 007, 008,

...................... 028, 035, 037, 054, 069

Radio Shack/Realistic ... 002, 006, 008,

....... 009, 012,015, 019, 027, 043, 053

Samsung ........ 007, 013, 022, 032, 042

Sansui .................................... 016, 071

Sanyo ..................................... 002, 012

Scott .............. 004, 013, 041, 049, 068

Sears ..................... 002, 005, 009, 012,

...................... 018, 019, 035, 043, 048

Sharp ............. 006, 024, 027, 039, 045

Shintom ................. 017, 026, 031, 055

Signature ....................................... 015

Sony............................... 017, 026, 038

Sylvania ......... 008, 015, 029, 053, 056

Symphonic ..................................... 015

Tandy ..................................... 002, 015

Tashiko .......................................... 009

Tatung ............................................ 030

Teac ............................... 015, 030, 069

Technics......................................... 008

Teknika .................. 008, 009, 015, 021

Toshiba .......... 005, 013, 019, 048, 049

Totevision .............................. 007, 009

TMK ............................................... 067

Unitech.......................................... 007

Vector Research ............. 014, 016, 044

Victor ............................................ 016

Video Concepts ............. 014, 016, 044

Videosonic ..................................... 007

Wards ... 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 012,

.............. 013, 015, 025, 027, 031, 035

Yamaha .......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046

Zenith ............. 011, 017, 026, 072, 079

ABC ....................... 022, 046, 053, 054

Anvision................................. 007, 008

Cablestar ............................... 007, 008

Diamond........................................ 056

Eagle ...................................... 007, 008

Eastern Int. .................................... 002

General Instument ......................... 046

GI 400 .................. 004, 005, 015, 023,

.............................. 024, 025, 030, 036

Hamlin........... 003, 012, 013, 034, 048

Hitachi........................... 037, 043, 046

Jerrold ... 004, 005, 015, 023,024, 025,

..... 030, 036, 045, 046, 047, 062, 065

Macom .................................. 037, 043

Magnavox ............. 007, 008, 019, 021,

...... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041

NSC ............................................... 009

Oak................................ 001, 016, 038

Oak Sigma ..................................... 016

Panasonic .............. 003, 027, 039, 061

Philips ................... 007, 008, 019, 021,

...... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041

Pioneer .......................... 018, 020, 044

RCA ....................................... 000, 027

RCA (Satellite Reciever) ................. 066

Randtek ................................. 007, 008

Regal.............................. 003, 012, 013

Regency ................................. 002, 033

Samsung ........................................ 044

Sci. Atlanta .... 003, 022, 035, 063, 064

Signature ....................................... 046

Sony (Satellite Receiver) ................ 095

Sprucer .......................................... 027

Starcom ......................................... 046

Stargate 2000 ................................ 058

Sylvania .................................. 011, 059

Teknika .......................................... 006

Texscan ........................... 010, 011, 059

Tocom............ 017, 021, 049, 050, 055

Unika ............................. 031, 032, 041

Universal ....................... 051, 052, 060

Viewstar ............... 007, 008, 019, 021,

...... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041

Warner Amex ................................ 044

Zenith .................... 014, 042, 057, 061

Reference

Glossary

The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the

About DSS

menu of your DSS® system.

Access Card Identifies you to the DSS® system service providers and is required for your DSS® system to

work. Do not remove the access card except when a new card has been issued to replace the original.

Agile Modulator Lets you choose an output channel when sending the DSS® signal to a television from the

OUT TO TV jack on the receiver.

Alternate Audio Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video

program. A foreign language translation is an example.

Attractions Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.

Azimuth Refers to the left-to-right positioning of your DSS® dish antenna. When you enter your zip code (or

latitude and longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your

location.

Channel Banner Displays program information and menu items displayed as icons when you tune to a

channel, exit a guide or press INFO on the remote. Point to and select the icons to access the menu items.

Channel List Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked.

Digital Audio/Video (DAV) A means for transmitting audio and video signals in digital format. The DSS®

receiver has a D-VHS jack that lets you connect a digital audio/video (DAV) cable from the receiver to a

D-VHS VCR.

Dish Pointing The dish antenna must be pointing directly to the satellites to receive the DSS® signal. Obtain

dish pointing coordinates and check signal strength in the

Dish Pointing

menu screen.

DSS® Receiver Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and

video.

Elevation Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS® dish antenna. When you enter your zip code

(or latitude and longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for

your location.

Home Control Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your DSS®

receiver. To control these devices, you must connect a Home Control base module to the receiver and a

remote module to the device you want to control.

Limits The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level. The

Spending Limit controls spending on a cost-per-program basis. The Viewing Limit controls

when

and

how

many hours

a user can view programming. The Channel List allows you to select which channels can be

viewed when the system is locked.

Locks The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS® system. The lock is controlled by a 4-

digit password. The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked

or unlocked.

Reference

Mailbox Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is

accessed through the on-screen menu system.

Main Menu The first list of choices in the DSS® system on-screen menus. Press the MENU button on the

remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.

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 on-screen displays.

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 An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test

tone to help you lock in on the satellite signal. The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS® dish

antenna.

Spending Limit Provides a means of restricting viewing, based on cost-per-program limit.

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 card—are connected and working properly.

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.

Topic 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.

Whole-House Distribution System A device which receives signals, amplifies them, and sends them to other

televisions within your home.

Reference

Troubleshooting

The DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on

your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your

system, run the system test.

Make sure that

• All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See the

section, Connecting Your DSS® Receiver, for more information.

• There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working

correctly.

• The access card is installed in the receiver.

Running the System Test

Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system.

1. Turn on your TV and the DSS® receiver.

2. Press DSS to put remote in DSS® system mode, then press

MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

3. Point to and select

Options

4. Point to and select

System Options

5. Point to and select

System Test

6. If your system does not pass the system test, check any of these

potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone

connection, and access card.

7. If you continue to have problems, call 1-800-679-4776.

Appendix A: Warranty Information

Toll-Free Telephone Product Help

You can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number: 1-800-679-4776 (Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your DSS®

System, as many problems can be diagnosed over the phone. If necessary, a replacement unit can be shipped to you.

Please have your DSS® System model/serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of

warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you.

Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or

refurbished unit. Refer to the limited warranty included in the booklet to learn about your specific rights and

responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything.

Obtain a

Return Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays,

accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.

Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer

Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone.

The representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit. Write the number in

large, clear characters on the outside of the box.

To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA

number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.

Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the

problem. Include your name, address and model/serial number of your unit. These numbers are located on the back of

your receiver. If your DSS® System is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify

purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment.

For your

protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper.

Thomson assumes no

responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by

Thomson.

ProScan Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 1 year unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.

• The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,

whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® system with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.

• Labor costs for the removal and re-installation of any equipment are your responsibility.

Appendix A: Warranty Information

How you get service:

• Call 1-800-679-4776 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial

number information is on the back of your receiver.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Return

Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted

without the RA number.

• If the representative determines that your antenna/dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or replacement.

To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours:

If you are located near an exchange point:

1. We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point next business day delivery in the continental U.S.A.

2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.

3. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be

provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit.

4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.

If you are not located near an exchange point:

1. Provide your Discover, Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative. This is

for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.

2. We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery in the continental U.S.A.

3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number, only items not covered by

warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days, the suggested retail value of

the receiver will be charged to your credit card. This amount will be credited if the unit is subsequently received.

4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included on

the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure

your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:

• Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

• A brief note describing your receiver problem.

• Your name, address and phone number.

Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the

manner prescribed by Thomson.

To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:

• Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in

case of damage or loss.

• Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all accessories that

were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit.

• Include with the shipment:

1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

2. A brief note describing your receiver problem.

3. Your name, address and phone number.

• The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out

of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.

• After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery in the

continental U.S.A.

Appendix A: Warranty Information

What your warranty

does not

cover:

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial

purposes.

• Batteries.

• Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.

• For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. It only covers the

DSS receiver.

• Loss of programming.

• Installation.

• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

• Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DSS® product. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for a warranty coverage.

How state law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.

Appendix B: FCC Regulations

FCC Registration Information

Your DSS® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and

68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone

company.

The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these

devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices

connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as

determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

Notes: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are

on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your DSS® equipment from your line.

2. Rights of the Telephone Company.

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall,

where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not

practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service

immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such

temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring

a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where

such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these

changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give

you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Radio Interference

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with

the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and

television interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the

equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the

interference).

• Change the position of the DSS® satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving

interference.

• Move the DSS® satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the DSS® satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so that the DSS® satellite receiver and the equipment

receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,

“How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government

Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

Appendix C: Accessories

✂

Detach Here

RG-6 Coaxial Cable

12 feet D912 $12.95

25 feet D925 $15.95

50 feet D950 $21.95

75 feet D975 $29.95

100 feet D901 $29.95

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

6 feet D906 $12.95

12 feet D914 $14.95

S-Video Cable D913 $12.95

Weatherproof “F” Connector (2) D905 $␣ ␣ 5.30

Grounding Block for RG-6 Cable D902 $␣ ␣ 2.95

TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 $24.95

Self-Installer’s Kit DKIT96 $69.95

Remote Control 232578 $42.15

Home Control Kit HCDSS10 $59.95

Lamp Module HC10LM $14.95

2-Prong Appliance Module HC20AM $16.95

3-Prong Appliance Module HC25AM $16.95

Accessory Order Form for Digital Satellite Systems

Price

Part No.

Description

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ...........................

Sales Tax .............................................................................

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax

for each individual state, country, and locality to which

the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance .....................................

Total Amount Enclosed........................................................

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.

Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.

No COD or CASH.

$ 5.00

Qty

All accessories are subject to availability.

Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

HCDSS10 Home Control Kit

contains a Data Interface

that connects to the DSS®

receiver, and a lamp

module.

HC10LM Lamp module lets

you control incandescent

lamps only.

HC20AM or HC25AM

Appliance modules turn

appliances, like coffee pots,

popcorn makers, or stereo,

on or off. Choose 2 or 3

prong.

Please complete other side also

RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable

with weatherproof “F”

connectors

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

with gold RCA-type

connectors

Self-Installer’s Kit contains

cable and hardware to

install the dish and connect

the system.

Remote Control replaces a

lost remote. Or, order a

second remote for

convenience.

MUTE

123

789

INPUT

ANTENNA

GUIDE FETCH

PLAY FORWARD

REVERSE

STOP PAUSE

RECORD

CLEAR

INFO ALT. AUD

WHO

GO BACK

DSS

AUX

DSS

VCR TVPOWER

Appendix C: Accessories

sTM

Charge your order on your VISA,

MasterCard, or Discover Card by

filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your VISA card

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your MasterCard

My card expires:

My card

expires:

Copy Number

above your

name on

MasterCard

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Name:

Street:

Apt:

City:

State: Zip:

Print or type your name and

address clearly. This will be

your mailing label.

Please make sure that both sides of this form

have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

• Prices are subject to change

A complete and correct

order will save you days

of waiting.

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your Discover Card

My card expires:



United States and Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa,

MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free

number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST)

Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST)

Saturday.

Use this number only to place on order for accessory

items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the

completed order form with credit card information,

money order or check in US currency (made payable to

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following

address:

Video Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

About DSS 49

Access card 61

number 18

Agile modulator 16

resetting 16

All button

AlphaSort button

Alternative audio 51

Alternative data 51

Attractions Guide

,38

Back panel controls 63

Batteries

installing in the remote 5, 54

Buttons 64

Cancelling purchases 39

Channel banner

anatomy 21

icons

Channel Guide

Channel lists 43

add channels 44

delete channels 44

Codes 68

Connections 8

audio/video quality 10, 11, 12, 13

jacks and cables 9

VCR Controller 14

D-VHS VCR 18

Data port 21

Default guide

Detail Guide

DIRECTV programming 18

Dish Pointing 52

azimuth 52

elevation 52

menu 33

DSS

back panel 63

front panel 62

system 4, 60

system test 72

troubleshooting 72

DSS receiver

back panel 63

connecting 6

front panel 62

Exiting

menus 32, 33

program guides

Fetch

customizing 57

items 57

menu 57

Front panel controls 62

Glossary 70

Grid Guide

GUIDE button 22

Guides.

See Program guides

Help 4,

Home Control

accessories 54

connections 54

icon 21

menu 33

setup 55

timers 56

Icons 21, 41, 47

Interactive setup 18, 48

Locking

a profile 46

the system 21, 43, 46

Logo Guide

Look and feel 49

Mailbox

checking your mail 35

deleting mail 35

icon 21

Main menu

, 31, 35

Menu system 4

exit 32

help 4, 32

icons 41, 47

navigation 7

Menus

Dish Pointing 33, 52

Fetch 57

Home Control 33

Mailbox 33, 35

Options 33, 48

Profiles 33, 43

Program Guide 33

Purchases 33

Timers 33

Movies button

Options menu 33, 48

Other Guides

Attractions Guide 38

button

Output channel 16, 50

Index

Passwords 46

Pay-per-view programs 36

tuning to 36

Profiles

channel lists 43

choosing 47

locking 46

menu 33, 43

ratings limits 44

spending limits 45

unlocking 47

viewing hours 45

Program guides 4, 19,

anatomy 20, 34

Attractions Guide

buttons

Channel Guide

default

Detail Guide

exiting

Grid Guide

help

Logo Guide

scrolling

sorting

SurfGuide

tuning to a program

Programming the Remote 65

to control a TV 66

to control a VCR 66

to control other devices 67

Purchases 36

cancelling 39

menu 33, 39

previewing 36

reviewing 39

spending limits 40

Ratings limit 44

RECORD button 42

Recording

with timers 42

Remote control

batteries 5, 54

buttons 64

codes 68

programming 5, 65, 66

using the 67

Reviewing purchases 39

Scout

button

results

Scrolling

Set VCR type 15

Signal meter 53

peak signal 53

Sorting

program guides

Sorting by

All button

AlphaSort button

Movies button

Other Guides button

Scout button

Sports button

Topics button

Spending limits 40, 45

Sports button

SurfGuide

System lock 46

System options 50

System test 72

System unlock 47

Timer feature

editing or cancelling 41

setting up 42

Timers

Home Control 56

icons 41

Timers menu 33

Topics button

Transponders 53

Troubleshooting 72

Tuning to a program

Unlocking

a profile 47

the system 21, 47

USSB programming 18

VCR (D-VHS) 18

VCR Controller 9, 14

Viewing hours limit 45

Index

If your DSS® system needs service, please contact your dealer or

the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send

any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or

on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your

product.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

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