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Technicolor - Thomson DRD302RA User's Manual

1. Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS To view VCR programming receiver See Safety Information inside front cover 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 41 CONNECTIONS CONNECTION C 9 GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND OUALITY lt P sug To use this connection you must have l nese 6 e TV with RF input jack u e VCR with RF and audio video inputs CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA e Coaxial and audio video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box ue To e ROL OUT TO TV i aor 000 1 Connect coaxial cables and audio video cables as shown GO oro ou avo avr To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver 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 CAUTION To view VCR programming Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information 2 Turn DSS receiver off i
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3. FOR PARENTS You can set up a parent approved channel list so that selected channels cannot be viewed when the system is locked unless the system password is entered THE MENU SYSTEM In addition to activating the ratings spending and channel limits the system lock feature keeps anyone from changing any of the limits without first entering a four digit password 5 Lists amp LIMITS Ww lt lt lt lt 22 LISTS amp LIMITS AN OVERVIEW When you select Lists amp Limits from the Main Menu the first screen you see is the Ratings Limit screen By moving down through the other options you can set per event spending limits create favorite channels lists and also lock the system by assigning a password 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 e 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 Rating Limit and press MENUeSELECT 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 an R r
4. 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 Our toll free DSS System number operates from 8 00 a m to 10 00 p m EST on weekdays and 10 00 a m to 10 00 p m EST Saturday and Sunday 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 ectronics The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone
5. Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection D you must have e TV with RF input jack e Coaxial cables 39 CONNECTIONS 40 CONNECTION A BEST PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY To use this connection you must have e TV with separate RF audio video and S Video inputs jacks e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e 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 TV yi ae 9 p aeeoe L SATELLITE DISH Le TOW as 9 DSS RECEIVER AUDI ks pets K 3 ANT i e iet SA 9 IN CABLE ALIA JA AIR ANTENNA VCR
6. 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 DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM DSS LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT YOUR WARRANTY COVERS e Any defect in materials or workmanship e Basic installation provided installation is performed by a Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR PURCHASE e 90 days Installation which includes parts and labor e 90 days Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 91 days to 1 year Unit exchange which includes parts only you
7. and then press MENU SELECT to scroll down through the program guide USING THE SORTING BUTTONS The remaining buttons at the bottom of the guide are called sorting buttons These buttons allow you to simplify the guide to show specific types of information such as movies or sports Movies The Movies button lists movies only After selecting Movies point to the Theme button that appears and press MENU eSELECT to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or thrillers Spor The Sports button lists sporting events only After selecting Sports point to the Theme button that appears and press MENU2SELECT to sort the guide to highlight specific types of sports such as basketball or soccer PROGRAM GUIDES other Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics Once you have selected a sorting topic from the list your guide will be simplified to show only that type of program After selecting a topic a Themes button may appear in the place of the Other button AI Resets the guide to show all available channels and listings son The Sort button takes you to the Guide Filter menu screen USING THE THEMES BUTTON After you select one of the sorting buttons the name of that button changes into the Themes button Use the Themes button to further sort the Grid or Info Guide to show subtopics themes For example you could simplify the guide to show baseball under
8. audio video jacks you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality CH3 CH4 SWITCH If a coaxial cable is used to connect the DSS receiver to your TV you must set the CH3 CH4 SWITCH For example to see the DSS signal on TV channel 3 set the switch to 3 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 Rand 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 WIDE BAND DATA PORTS This port allows you to connect the DSS system to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required SATELLITE IN Use to connect the DSS receiver to the satellite dish 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 REMOTE IN Use in conjunction with a remote control signal extender to control the DSS receiver from another room 48 REFERENCE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS OFFeON Turns the device you are controlli
9. buttons at the top of most screens Point to Exit and press MENU SELECT to leave that screen Point to Help and press MENU SELECT to see more information about that screen Exiting a Screen There are two ways to exit a menu e Point to Exit and press MENU SELECT If the Main Menu doesn t appear when you press MENU SELECT the e Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen remote might not be in DSS mode displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing Try pressing the DSS button on the remote and then MENUeSELECT 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 Context Sensitive Help The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful Most of the screens contain information explaining one aspect of that menu information to help you decide what to do next If you get stuck look for the help text THE MENU SYSTEM MENU DESCRIPTIONS This section briefly describes each of the available Main Menu options Detailed information about each menu is included in the sections of the manual which describe each menu Program Guide Shows the on screen programming schedules Mailbox Use to read your mail messages 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 cha
10. by a 4 digit password The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked or unlocked Mailbox Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers The Mailbox is accessed through the on screen menu system and can store up to ten messages of forty characters each REFERENCE Main Menu The first list of choices in the DSS on screen menu system 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 Program Guide Lists and updates 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 Spending Limit Provides a means of restricting viewing based on cost per program limit System Test Provides a diagnostics check that can be used
11. has been issued to replace the original 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 Ant Button 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 Attractions Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider Azimuth Refers to the left to right positioning of your DSS dish When you enter your zip code or latitude and longitude the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your location 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 When you enter your zip code or latitude and longitude the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location Limits There are three kinds of 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 Parent Approved 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
12. past purchases Wa Y orcoming Purchases JI ain Four Weddings and a Funeral DTV 12 2295 11 00 pm Trains Planes and Automobiles DTV 12 24 95 12 00am The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases 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 e 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 and review the program description From the Purchase Edit screen you can also cancel an upcoming purchase eet ete Four weddings and a Funeral WTE 12 24 95 SET 10 00pm ITEA hr 22 min Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A contirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a triend s wedding and for the tirst time contemplates the idea of marriage A contirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a triend s wedding and tor the first time contemplates the idea of marriage The Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase MORE FEATURES TIMER FEATURE The Timer feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time To use the Timer feature select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers screen Select
13. pay the labor The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the customer whichever comes first 55 APPENDIX A WARRANTY INFORMATION 56 WHAT WE WILL DO e During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your DSS with a new or at our option refurbished unit and correct any basic installation defects at no cost to you e After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your DSS with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair Labor costs for the removal and re installation of any equipment are your responsibility HOW YOU GET SERVICE e 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 e Arepresentative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e 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 e Ifthe representative determines that your antenna dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or replacement e If the representative determines that installation is defective they will arrang
14. receiver When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and the normal channel list will be selected Forget Your System Password You need to contact your program provider s authorization center to reset your system if you forget your system password MORE FEATURES WHAT THERE S MORE If you ve read this far then you ve seen how to use the on screen program guides how to get around in the menu system and how to use the Lists amp Limits feature This section highlights the rest of the features offered by your DSS system Don t be afraid to use Point and Select to explore all of the features on your own 27 28 MORE FEATURES 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 VIEWING There are several ways to purchase PPV movies and events e Tune to a PPV program while using the channel buttons on the remote to scan through the channel lists e Select a PPV program from the Program Guide e Select a coming attraction from the Attractions menu TUNING TO A PPV PROGRAM When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a Pay Per
15. the Sports sorting button or comedies under Movies EXITING A PROGRAM GUIDE There are two ways to exit a Program Guide e Point to a channel and press MENU eSELECT e Press CLEAR on the remote The Program Guide disappears and you are returned to regular program viewing If you have selected a pay per view program a display screen allows you to purchase the selected program 15 THE MENU SYSTEM WHAT S A MENU The DSS 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 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST THE ONLY RULE POINT AND SELECT 3 PROGRAM GUIDES A THE MENU SYSTEM 5 LISTS amp LIMITS Eerie set y 2 Fontan seen y Si y y 2 in Use the MENU eSELECT button to bring up the Main Menu and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option 17 18 THE MENU SYSTEM USING THE MENU SYSTEM To bring up the Main Menu press MENU SELECT on the remote 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 MENUeSELECT to select it EXIT AND HELP There are Exit and Help
16. to determine that the main components of the DSS system signal tuning phone and access card are connected and working properly Themes Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you Upcoming Purchases Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast 53 54 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 e All connections jacks cables etc are correctly in place See Connecting Your DSS Receiver page 46 for more information e There are batteries in the remote and that they are working correctly e 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 mode then press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 3 Point to and select Options 4 Point to and select System Test Follow the on screen directions after the test is completed 5 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 6 If you continue to have problems call 1 800 679 4776 APPENDIX A WARRANTY
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18. DRD302RA OWNER S MANUAL Y L ham D 7 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE To red cetikot fire r REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN shock hazard do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Note to Satellite Dish Installer IMPORTANT NOTICE This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the A important instructions product that presents a risk of accompanying the product electric shock or personal injury 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 Refer to the accompanying Important Safeguards pamphlet for additional information concerning the safe use of this product FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it 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 guidelin
19. IRST and wrote this User Manual You can believe me when I tell you that you should read this page first because it gives you a game plan for attacking this rather large manual THE ONLY RULE POINT AND SELECT READ THE FIRST FOUR SECTIONS The first four sections of the manual introduce you to your DSS system and show you how to use the on screen guides and menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to navigate the DSS system PROGRAM GUIDES 4 THE MENU SYSTEM PUTTING YOU IN CONTROL The fifth section of the book introduces you to the Lists amp Limits feature which lets you control the 5 LISTS amp LIMITS way you watch DSS programming by creating favorite channel lists and by setting ratings limits and spending limits Ww lt lt lt lt WHAT S LEFT The rest of the book highlights the remaining features and includes reference information such as a connections guide a glossary and an index Take some time right now to read at least the first five sections Then as you have time you can check out the rest of the book 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
20. ISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires CL BE Master Card TETESANE eee ers arasy aa ars VISA as IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label PLEASE A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting l Name l Street l l l Apt l l City l State Zip l l A EN E ee Se ye VEE SE ey ap J To order accessories contact your local RCA Dealer If a dealer is not nearby you can also follow the instructions below to order by telephone United States and Canadian Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U
21. ISABLING INTERACTIVE SETUP The Interactive Setup menus automatically appear on screen the first time you plug in your receiver and when power is restored after a power loss The final step of the Interactive Setup allows you to disable the automatic appearance of the Interactive Setup To enable it again select Setup from the Assistance menu and then follow the Interactive Setup routine until the end where you can choose to enable the automatic feature REFERENCE 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 controlls located on the front and back of the receiver WHAT ELSE CAN IT DO Your remote 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 The information in this section tells you more about your system and less about how the system works 45 REFERENCE 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 Uplink Center Satellite Dish Antenna Authorization Center WORLD VIEW These parts make up the DSS system big
22. S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address RCA Video Accessories P O Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 International Orders This offer is valid only in the 50 United States and Canada For international orders please send your request for quotation not an order to International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 INDEX A Access Card new card setup number 4 ALT AUD button Alternate audio programs Arrow keys B Attractions Guide Audio video jacks Auto Help B Back Panel controls AUDIO IN FROM ANT LOW SPEED DATA port OUT TO TV PHONE JACK REMOTE IN S VIDEO SATELLITE IN VIDEO WIDE BAND DATA port f8 Batteries installing in the remote Buy and Record Option C Channel Guide Cinema screen CLEAR button B Coming attractions D DIRECTV 4 E Exiting a menu Exiting A Program Guide F Flashing ON OFF light Front Panel controls ANTENNA ARROWS DISPLAY MENU SELECT ON OFF G Grid Guide H Help auto help menu help on line Help Buttons Help line toll free Info G
23. 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 gen
24. View channel you need to press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Details screen in order to purchase a program Four Weddings and a Funeral Buy Program TORIC Movies O 2 comedy RATING PG 13 DIRECTV CHANNEL 102 DTV COST 2 99 Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage Program Details screen Follow the on screen instructions to purchase the selected program You may need to enter your four digit system password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Lists amp Limits menu MORE FEATURES USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE FOR PPV PROGRAMS When you use the Program Guide to select a PPV program press the DISPLAY to see a different Program Details screen exit L Help Four Weddings and a Funeral View Channel TIPIC Movies THEME Comedy channel Guide gt THEE Buy Program WE 12 24 95 CHANNEL 102 DTV START 10 00pm COST 2 99 LENGTH 1 hr 22 min Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding an
25. Y CHANGING 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 the first listing for Channel 128 press the numbers 1 2 8 on the remote To point to Channel 102 press 1 0 2 SCROLLING CHANNEL BY CHANNEL Q 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 10 PROGRAM GUIDES 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 This is called paging TUNING TO A PROGRAM e To tune directly to a program listed in the guide point to the program and press MENU SELECT e To see information about a program in the guide press DISPLAY Then you can select View Channel to tune to that channel If you select a future program you are given program details If you choose a pay per view event a second screen allows you to buy the program find out more information or return to the Guide SELECTING A PROGRAM GUIDE FROM THE MAIN MENU When you access the program guides through the Main menu you have more available options 1 Press MENU SELECT to bri
26. a Timer 1 2 3 or 4 and then use the arrow keys to complete the on screen sentence When the sentence is complete select Run Timer Timer 1 is set to watch channel ESPN trom to C storing on C o SCAT owe Press MENU to watch this program Press gt to continue Complete the sentence to set up the timer for each of the four available Timer options EDITING OR CANCELING A TIMER From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the following e Use the arrows keys to edit the Timer then select Run Timer e Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer 31 MORE FEATURES 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 e Ifthe DSS receiver is turned on a mail icon appears in the upper right corner of the channel marker e 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 to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press MENU eSELECT The message is opened for you to read Ea Call tor your free month ot 9 can the service center if you Watch channel 999 tor details NFL Football seaso
27. am FAVeINPUT In TV mode press the FAVeINPUT button one or more times to toggle through the available video inputs connected to the TV In DSS mode press the FAVeINPUT button one or more times to toggle through the favorite channel lists ANT Lets you switch the source of the video signal from DSS satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal TV DSS Q MENU SELECT gt PREV CH CHAN 2 an vu E gt lt 5 CLEAR J D C O O o COCO COO VOL ANT FAVeINPUT ALT AUD MUTE Q 49 REFERENCE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TV Most RCA GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed 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 page 51 Press and hold the TV button 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the TV button and press OFFeON 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
28. ate IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 57 58 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
29. ating can be viewed After the ratings limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit You need to lock the system in order for rating limits and channel lists to go into effect See Locking the System for details LISTS amp LIMITS SETTING UP 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 MENUeSELECT BEE Set a per event spending limit 2 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 CREATING FAVORITE CHANNEL LISTS You can create as many as four different channel lists that can be easily accessed by using the FAVeINPUT button on the remote control Select the Channel Lists option to create or edit a favorite channels list 23 LISTS amp LIMITS 1 Point to Channel Lists and press MENUeSELECT Select a Favorite channel list to edit 2 Point to a channel list option and press MENUeSELECT 24 T iec Vo O Esn i O aa Channels containing a checkmark are included in the channel list 3 Use the arrow keys to point to a channel and press MENU SELECT to remove or replace the check mark After
30. channels or press DISPLAY on the remote ANT FAVeINPUTALTAUD MUTE FAVeINPUT button LOCKING THE SYSTEM You can lock the system in order to put into effect the ratings spending and channel limits you have set up In addition when you lock the system no one can modify any of these setting without first entering the four digit system password 1 Point to Lock System and press MENU SELECT Enter a four digit system password to lock the system 25 26 LISTS amp LIMITS 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 After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Lists amp Limits menu so Don t Forget Your Password If you do forget your password contact your program provider s authorization center UNLOCKING THE SYSTEM When the system is unlocked the spending and ratings limits that you have set are no longer in effect 1 Point to Unlock Limits and press MENUeSELECT 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
31. corporations to take part in a special program to improve our environment Thomson has committed itself to a voluntary initiative program through the U S Environmental Protection Agency The program s purpose is to reduce toxic air emissions and to promote pollution prevention Thomson s involvement includes a concentrated effort to phase in new water based paints to replace solvent based paints normally used in our manufacturing operations The key benefit of these new paints is to significantly reduce air pollution Thomson Consumer Electronics remains committed to improving our manufacturing process through changes like these to help our environment At Thomson on going efforts to maintain our valuable natural resources will continue to be a priority 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 IS THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc G Trademark s Registered 5 PRINTED WITH 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 50 POST CONSUMER Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15176350 SOY INK TM
32. d for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage Use the Program Guide to get to the Program Details screen e Select View Channel to see go to that channel and view a program preview if a preview is available e Select Channel Guide to go to the channel guide e Select Buy Program to purchase the program e Select Other Times to see additional show times 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 and purchased through the Attractions Guide Use Point and Select to go to the Attractions Guide located within the Program Guide menu DTV Movies COVE MKAO DirecTICKET Movies DIRECTY Charineli 00 w The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Program Guide menu Buy and Record Option Your program provider may offer PPV programs that are coded so that you cannot record them When these programs are offered an additional option Buy and Record appears in the program details screen Selecting Buy and Record allows you to record the program selecting Buy Program allows you only to watch the program You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs by using the on screen menus 29 MORE FEATURES USING THE PURCHASES MENU The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and
33. e 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 and TV terms Point to a Use the About DSS menu within the glossary item to see a brief description Assistance menu to learn more about your system 35 CONNECTIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e 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 e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e 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 e Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating e Do not block ventilation holes in an
34. e for its repair To receive a replacement receiver before your 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 USA 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit and your 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 Ifthe 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 USA 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided an RA 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
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36. ences The five channel Info Guide gives you a brief program description menu located within the Assistance Menu to change the default guide from the Grid Guide to the Info Guide 12 PROGRAM GUIDES The Topic Guide Lets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics such as movies or sports Exit jl Heip The Topic guide The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule in a channel by channel format A Bronx Tale 122405 12 00am Bang the Drum Slowly 122495 2 00am Taxi Driver 1272245 4 15am Raging Bull 122495 7 00am This Boy s Lite 122495 9 30am The Channel guide The Attractions Guide Displays coming attractions and special events information Extn i Heip danm EOE AAACN Movies See the section on purchasing pay per view programs for more information on the Attractions guide The Attractions guide 13 14 PROGRAM GUIDES SORTING THE GRID AND INFO GUIDES There are six on screen choices called buttons at the bottom of the Grid Guide and the Info Guide down arrow Movies Sports Other All and Sort Mon 12 23 95 Program Guide Family 1249 am 12 23 6 00am 30an f00am 7 30am USA I Soa z wr o tm HH ai Clarissa f Tells AN The Sorting buttons are at the bottom of the screen The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Point to the down arrow
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38. erates 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the DSS satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference e Move the DSS satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference e 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 co
39. es 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 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 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 commerical home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics 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 4977 455 5 151 789 and 5 353 121 TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ww BI What is the DSS System 0 ceeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseaaeseeeeeeeeaaeeneneeeeee H Ordering DSS Programming wwswwmmamumaamwaazuwanamazamu wa waazwzaa 7 Whats in the BOX AKE waa Using This Manual aaa
40. fen D e es OUTTO TV yi 3 e VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover CONNECTIONS CONNECTION B k 9 SATELLITE DISH OUTTOTV O O Q 9 VIDEO R L AUDIO INFROMANT Den 9 9 9 ore IN CABLE G AUDIO OR aa OFF AIR ANTENNA P cha INFROMANT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN eo 000 R L OUT TO TV VERY GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY To use this connection you must have DSS e TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks RECEIVER e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial and audio video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box es 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 86 6 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 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 CAUTION 3 Set your VCR to record on line input
41. ide 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 S Video Jack 999 Audio Video Jack A RF Jack CONNECTIONS CHOOSING A CONNECTION The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components Refer to your TV and VCR Owner s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components Connection A Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality To use Connection A you must have e TV with S Video input plus separate RF and audio video inputs jacks e VCR with RF and audio video inputs and outputs e S Video coaxial and audio video cables Connection B Provides very good picture and stereo audio quality To use Connection B you must have e TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks e VCR with RF and audio video inputs and outputs e Coaxial and audio video cables Connection C Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection C you must have e TV with RF input jack e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial and audio video cables Connection D
42. ing 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 gt SELECT to tune to that program 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST THE ONLY RULE POINT AND SELECT 3 PROGRAM GUIDES THE MENU SYSTEM 5 LISTS amp LIMITS Take some time to explore the different types of Program Guides and use the one that best suits your viewing habits PROGRAM GUIDES BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDES You can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on the remote or by selecting Program Guide from the Main menu USING THE GUIDE BUTTON Program Guide ren Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide e ndi MOD bochoke meets mhe woman of his dreams at a Irkend s aana and tor the kini e Press GUIDE once to see the seven channel Grid Guide KAB L lime comomeiaiea iba iana of marine e Press GUIDE again to see the five channel Info Guide which contains program information You can switch the order in which the Grid Guide and the Info Guide appear by selecting Preferences from the Assistance menu and then using the arrow keys to set the Guide Format option GETTING AROUND IN THE PROGRAM GUIDE This section describes how to change channels and move around the Program Guide sO OFFeON cue Com DISPLA
43. n is ready K Wrestlemania XX is coming pg Use the arrows to nt toa messa then press MENU to Sead te Poise de wa r The Mail menu 2 Press MENU SELECT again to close the letter After you read a message and want to erase it point to Erase and press MENU SELECT When you exit the display screen messages not erased are saved in memory Is your ON OFF Light Flashing Don t worry your receiver s not broken It means that you have mail 32 MORE FEATURES MAILBOX SIZE The mailbox has enough memory to store as many as ten 10 200 character messages You should periodically review and erase your mail messages to prevent any mail messages from being erased by the system when memory runs low ALTERNATE AUDIO PROGRAMS Alternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs when available to be played with the video For example audio broadcast in a second language may be available for certain programs There are two ways to change the audio e Press ALT AUD on the remote e Point to Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu and press MENU SELECT ALT AUD Remote Button Temporary audio selections are made by pressing ALT AUD on the remote All the available audio types are selected one after another as you continue pressing the ALT AUD button Once selected the chosen audio remains selected until it is changed or until the DSS receiver is turned off Alternate Audio Display Screen Whe
44. n select System Test Wait for the system to run all of it s tests The After you have installed your system you should contact the Access Card number is displayed at service providers DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS the end of the system test programming Write the Access Card number in the Programming with DIRECTV Call 1 800 347 3288 space below for easy reference Programming with USSB Call 1 800 204 USSB FIRST THINGS FIRST WHAT S IN THE BOX The following items come with your RCA DSS receiver e Receiver with access card inserted e Remote Control O oO ao NV I_D ID ID o OOO o rorexe o Q Receiver 2 o 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 Pull off the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place four AAA batteries as shown matching the and end of each battery in each compartment 3 Replace the cover FIRST THINGS FIRST USING THIS MANUAL There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it e Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button e The names of on screen menu option 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 has been installed correctly pointed at the sa
45. n you select Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu the Alternate Audio display screen comes up Point to the audio program type you want and press MENUeSELECT A check mark next to the program means you have selected that program The DSS system will then automatically set the audio program to the selected audio program type when that type is available 33 34 MORE FEATURES 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 You should only use the Cinema option if you have a CinemaScreen TV using the Cinema option on a standard TV screen could crop the picture 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 SETUP Periodically your program provider may issue you a re
46. ng on or off TV Tells the remote to control the TV VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR ALT Tells the remote to control an alternative device connected to your TV DSS Turns on the DSS receiver and tells the remote to control DSS system functions DISPLAY Brings up the on screen channel marker MENU SELECT Brings up the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press MENUeSELECT 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 GUIDE Brings up the on screen program guide Press the GUIDE button several times to toggle through the different types of guides PREV CH Moves you back and forth between your last two selected channels CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and return to normal viewing 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 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 MUTE Turns off the sound Press again to restore the sound ALT AUD Alternate Audio Use to toggle through the available languages or audio types for a progr
47. ng out Television If your television is remote controllable you can program the DSS Universal TV Remote to change channels and volume Remote Control included with your DSS system Controls the DSS system as well as most remote controllable TVs when programmed by you 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 47 REFERENCE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The Access Card door slides open so that you can replace the card when necessary ON OFF Turns the DSS receiver s power on or off DISPLAY Brings up the on screen channel marker ANTENNA Switches the source of the video signal from DSS 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 MENUeSELECT 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 BACK PANEL IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off air antenna or cable TV signal to the DSS system OUTTOTV Use to connect the DSS receiver to your TV However if your TV has
48. ng up the Main menu 2 Point to Program Guide and press MENUeSELECT The Program Guide menu screen appears Grid Guide This is the Program Guide menu Use the arrow to scroll down to see the Attractions Guide option If you select a future program you are given program details If you choose a pay per view event a second screen allows you to purchase the program find out more information or return to the Guide 11 PROGRAM GUIDES TYPES OF PROGRAM GUIDES There are five types of program guides the Grid Guide the Info Guide the Topic Guide the Channel Guide and the Attractions Guide The Grid Guide Shows the schedule in a time and channel format similar to a TV schedule listed in a newspaper Program Guide Family aam 12 23 6 00am 6 30a USA 101 ESPN 102 CNBC 103 HBO 104 The seven channel Grid Guide The Info Guide Shows you five channels and includes a brief description of the selected program Program Guide ay Four Weddings and a Funeral Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage 12 23 USA I 101 ESPN Clarissa i 102 Tells AN f a Four Weddings and a Funeral alo Clarissa Tells All 104 CNN R Austin City Limits fos B Geli By default the Grid Guide appears when you press the GUIDE button on the remote Go to the Prefer
49. nnel at a specific time and to record that channel Lists and Limits Allows you to set ratings and spending limits and to create favorite channel lists Options Allows you to 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 Assistance Shows you information about using the system and setting the system to your personal preferences EXPLORE EXPLORE 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 viewing Program Guide f 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 19 LISTS amp LIMITS DIFFERENT DRUMMERS 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST Not everybody likes to watch the same thing and within your own family you might not want everybody to be able to watch everything The Lists amp Limits feature puts you in control of your THE ONLY RULE DSS viewing by letting you create channel lists POINT AND SELECT and set ratings and spending limits which can be password protected PROGRAM GUIDES ESPECIALLY
50. nside front cover 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 42 CONNECTIONS CONNECTION D A GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY CABLE To use this connection you must have OR DSS OFF AIR ANTENNA e TV with RF input RECEIVER OUT TO TV vi WA a 6 6 6 SATELLITE IN cus VIDEO R L AUDIO e Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver 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 CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover 43 44 CONNECTIONS INTERACTIVE SETUP If you self installed your satellite dish 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 go to the Assistance menu and select Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu D
51. 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 46 REFERENCE HOME VIEW These parts are inside of or attached to your house Satellite Dish DSS Receiver Telephone Jack Access Card and Security Clip Remote Control DSS Satellite Dish 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 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 calli
52. pies APPENDIX C ACCESSORIES Accessory Order Form for RCA DSS Models Audio Video Cables Description Part No Price Qty Total RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof a RG 6 Coaxial Cable connectors 12 feet D912 12 95 25 feet D925 15 95 Stereo Audio Video 50 feet D950 21 95 Cable with gold RCA 75 feet D975 29 95 type connectors 100 feet D901 29 95 Stereo Audio Video Cable S VHS Video Cable ca pie we 12 feet D914 14 95 S Video Cable D913 12 95 2 Weatherproof npu F Connector D905 5 30 Connectors for RG 6 Grounding Block D902 2 95 coaxial cable TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 24 95 Self Installer s Kit DKIT96 69 95 Grounding Block for RG 6 coaxial cable Miscellaneous Supplies 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 Self Installer s Kit Use VISA or MasterCard preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Please complete other side also Detach Here 59 APPENDIX C ACCESSORIES 60 Charge your order on your V
53. placement 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 and custom settings are stored in the access card power failures should have no effect on your DSS system MORE FEATURES USING ON LINE HELP On line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens The System provides Auto Help Help buttons and Menu Help AUTO HELP Most menus contain a short description of that menu HELP BUTTONS Help buttons appear in many display screens To see information about the display screen you are using point to the Help button and press MENUeSELECT Press MENU SELECT again to remove the message from the screen MENU HELP Select About DSS from the Assistance 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 menu system Remote Control shows an on screen display of the remote control Point to the different remot
54. steps until the TV responds to the remote commands USING THE REMOTE BUTTONS TO CONTROL This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown YOUR TV Use the codes shown in this manual or on the sheet packed with your Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes remote you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 2 50 Press the TV button to set the remote to control the TV After you program the remote to control your TV record your TV code Use the remote buttons to control the TV here for easy reference REFERENCE REMOTE CODES TV Codes 011 019 027 088 011 027 033 011 027 033 064 011 027 084 011 027 036 037 040 042 064 Citizen Colortyme Concerto Contec Cony Daytron Electrohome 006 011 014 027 038 061 068 011 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 037 042 053 064 065 067 075 076 078 079 Envision Emerson 000 008 009 011 012 027 038 068 086 089 091 003 004 006 011 019 027 037 050 Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi 009 011 027 036 037 040 047 063 080 012 024 036 037 040 048 051 074 002 011 027 006 011 014 027 Kloss Novabeam 013 018 021 023 054 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 011 013 027 069 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068
55. t 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 USA For units intended for use in Alaska this warranty does not cover the installation or the dish antenna It only covers the DSS receiver Loss of programming 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 pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Any installation other than a basic installation A basic installation consists of Antenna mounted to a single family dwelling using 100 ft or less of cable Antenna grounded to meet National Electrical Code NEC Routing of the cabling through a normal frame structure or only one layer of masonry One TV connected to the antenna A telephone cable and connection installed at the connected TV Installations performed by anyone other than Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installers 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 warranty coverage HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to st
56. tellite 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 section Connections in this manual See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self Installer s Kit THE ONLY RULE POINT AND SELECT WHAT THERE S A RULE 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST Well it s not exactly a rule but more ofa guideline for using the on screen displays If you understand this one thing you have enough knowledge to get around the menuing system THE ONLY RULE and program guides POINT AND SELECT 3 PROGRAM GUIDES THE MENU SYSTEM ee y 2 FOIT AND stiet y EZES y Am y Sumani 5 Lists amp LIMITS Once you understand Point and Select you can do just about anything you want with the menuing sys
57. tem THE ONLY RULE POINT AND SELECT WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT Point and Select is the two step method you use to control the DSS system 1 POINT MENUseSELECT 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 aS screens Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one lt gt CLEAR space in the direction of the arrow Q VW 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 ARROW KEYS 2 SELECT Once you have pointed to an item on the screen select it by pressing the MENUeSELECT 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 Help button and press MENUeSELECT Once you ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule you can use any part of the DSS system beginning with the Program Guide 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 PROGRAM GUIDES WHAT IS A PROGRAM GUIDE A program guide is an on screen programming schedule There are several types of guides each present
58. 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 e The DSS system works like your TV Pick up the DSS remote and push the DSS button Press the Channel Up Down buttons to scan through the channels Press the number keys to go directly to a channel e 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 e 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 e There are three types of On line Help to assist you in learning how to use the DSS system Auto Help Help buttons and When you order programming you the About DSS menu need to know your Access Card number To get the number select Options from the Main menu and ORDERING DSS PROGRAMMING the
59. to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale e Abrief note describing the receiver s problem e 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 APPENDIX A WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale A brief note describing the receiver s problem Your name address and phone number Include a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges which were indicated by the representative 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 USA 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 neglec
60. uide Interactive setup Limited Warranty 57 M Mailbox checking your mail deleting mail messages Main menu MENUSSELECT button 8 49 Menus Assistance Dish Pointing exiting Mailbox Options Program Guide Purchases Timers Movies button N New Access Card Setup O On Line Help ON OFF Indicator Light flashing ON OFF Light flashing Ordering DSS programming Ordering DSS Programming P Password forgetting Past purchases Pay Per View Programs Picture size PPV pay per view Product help line Program Guide 9 All Button Arrow button Attractions Guide bringing up Channel guide Exit Button exiting Grid Guide Other scrolling channel by channel scrolling page by page selecting from the Main Menu sorting Sports button Theme button Topic Guide tuning to a channel types Programming the Remote to conrol a TV Purchases menu Purchasing a PPV program R Receiver Remote control buttons installing batteries setup RF jacks S S Video jack Satellite Satellite Dish Session unlock Sort button Sorting the Program Guide Spending limits System controls System Test use to get access card number T Timer feature editing or cancelling setting up Topic Guide Troubleshooting Tuning to a PPV program U Unlocking the system temporarily Upcoming purchases ussB 4 W warranty information 61 Thomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first
61. y of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e 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 37 CONNECTIONS 38 CONNECTING YOUR DSS RECEIVER TO YOUR TV If your DSS system has not been professionally installed or if you move your system or add a component refer to these pages to help you connect your system JACKS AND CABLES S Video Jack and Cable S VHS 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 prov
62. you have set up the channel lists and locked the system you will need to enter the system password before you can modify the existing channel lists 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 option to either add all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels LISTS amp LIMITS PARENT APPROVED CHANNEL LIST The Parent Apprv channel list enables you to limit access to channels by creating a list of acceptable channels and then locking the system When the system is locked the Parent Apprv list overrides all other channel lists and requires that you enter the four digit system password to view an unapproved channel Note that when you enter the system password to view an unapproved channel all spending ratings and channel limits remain unlocked until you turn off the receiver see Locking the System for more information OFFeON TV pss MENU SELECT SELECTING A CHANNEL LIST TO USE GAO When you turn on the DSS receiver the unit defaults to the A db Normal channel list You can easily change the channel list by yA Y gt pressing the FAVeINPUT button on the remote to scroll through Q O om the available channel lists Normal FAV A FAV B and FAV C A O The current channel list is reflected in the channel banner at the O Q Q top of the screen that appears when you change

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