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2. After you program the remote to control your VCR record your VCR code here for easy reference REFERENCE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL This remote may not operate all models OTHER DEVICES of the brands that are shown Use the codes shown in this manual or on the The AUX button is a device button that can be programmed to control a sheet packed with your remote 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 After you program the remote to control a device record your AUX code here 3 Press and hold the AUX button or easy reference 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 67 REFERENCE REMOTE CODES TV Codes Colortyme Concerto Contec Cony 036 037 040 042
3. Exit Help All Sports Baseball Basketball Boxing Football Golf Hockey Racing v 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 Themes button All button PROGRAM GUIDES AlphaSort AlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current guide Select the A phaSort 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 eSELECT For example to search for the program Auto Racing the first letter you should enter is A Words like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the A phasSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list pu Auto Racing ESN2 7 6 3 30 PM Avalon HBO 7 6 4 00 PM Blockbuster Awards 5 VH1 7 6 5 00 PM 6 7 0 gt Born Yesterday TMC 7 6 4 00 PM space backspace Busy World of Richard Scarry Clear All NICK 7 6 4 00 PM d 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 or Clear All Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for
4. 064 006 011 014 019 022 Curtis Mathes 000 011 015 027 037 027 041 056 061 068 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 Daytron 061 068 108 117 Dimensia 011 019 027 018 023 011 014 019 027 038 084 012 013 038 086 111 Penney 000 008 011 019 027 040 068 077 086 088 Philco 006 007 010 011 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 113 Portland ProScan Proton 011 027 037 072 118 Quasar 012 038 092 111 Radio Shack 000 021 025 036 037 059 064 078 011 027 000 006 011 019 027 034 012 024 036 037 038 044 046 088 100 101 109 RCA DVD Player Pioneer ProScan 68 Signature Soundesign Sylvania Symphonic Technics Techwood Teknika Vidtech 019 027 Wards 000 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 013 019 025 027 028 035 043 059 066 076 082 089 006 014 019 027 001 099 114 REFERENCE 006 079 Akai 003 017 022 023 063 066 Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Broksonic Candle Capehart Citizen Colortyme 007 012 Curtis Mathes 000 007 008 014 015 044 046 053 064 067 013 045 052 076 014 016 Dynatech Electrohome Emerson 008 009 010 013 015 020 023 027 034 041 042 047 049 057 062 065 067 068 070 Fisher 002 005 007 008 014 01
5. 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 Press MENU to purchase this program The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options Then you can select e View Channel to tune to that channel e Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel e Record Program to set a timer to record the program e Buy Program to purchase the program e 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 e 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 E Other Guides button 23 24 PROGRAM GUIDES The Channel Guide Displays a channel s programming schedule in a channel by channel format Exit Help HBO Ch 910 A Private Matter 7 11 97 5 00pm Playing Dangerous 7 11 97 6 30pm Down Periscope 7 11 97 8 00pm Sword of Gideon BAVET 10 00pm Black Sheep 7 11 97 Channel Up Channel Down Mali Car
6. Press the MENU e 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 AZ AlphaSort button 27 PROGRAM GUIDES 28 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 Exit Help Enter Text Search the program guide for Sane ID NENEEEEEEN MINIOJIPIQIRISITIUVIWIX LAFAPEEMFJRRPUESESENEE 8 90 4 gt space backspace Run Scout Clear Scout 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 a Scout s results by selecting a Scout Exit Help Scout 1 Enter Text Distant Replay Scout Results N
7. 1 5 Device 1 will turn on at A cS z and will turn off at S saez Timer 3 Timer 4 a Timer 5 Timer 2 Timer 6 Timer 7 Timer 8 Run Timer Clear Timer Complete the on screen sentence to schedule a timer 1 Use the arrows and MENU SELECT to enter an on and off time 2 Pointto and select Run Timer If you want to change a device select Edit Setup Home Control You can schedule several timers to control the same device at different times THE MENU SYSTEM 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 Exit Help L h e Logo Guide 2d About DSS Translucency Use the up and down keys to 3 highlight a Fetch Item Then 9 press MENU to replace that item with your new entry Default Guide Color Scheme 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 Pointto and select Options 3 Point to About DSS but do not select it Instead press FETCH on the remote The Fetch menu appears 4 Usethe arrow up and down
8. 305 CSN 04 08 6 30 PM Distant Replay 305 CSN 04 08 10 30 PM Inside Indiana Basketball 313 EMP 04 09 6 00 PM NBA Basketball 259 TBS 04 10 7 00 PM NBA Basketball 323 SCCH 04 10 7 30 PM y Exit Help Scout 1 Scout 2 Scout 3 Scout 4 Scouts look for specific program information Scout 5 Scout 6 Scout 7 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for Press Scout 8 the MENUeSELECT button to select it press INFO to see more information or RECORD to set up a timer recording is in use Scout button SOUL O Scout 1 is currently keeping watch for programs with NBA in the title or description A checkmark next to the Scout means it A highlighted binocular icon means the Scout has found something 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 Exit Help Guide Data Program SurfGuide Channel Guide 12 0 HRS Logo Guide 20 0 HRS 27 0 HRS 4 Guide Data N 34 0 HRS Channel Lists 42 0
9. 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 e Press ALT AUD on the remote to temporarily change the Audio program while tuned to the current channel e 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 51 THE MENU SYSTEM THE DISH POINTING MENU SCREEN Dish Pointing 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 Usethe arrows to highlight the Dish Pointing option and then press MENU eSELECT to access the dish pointing screen NOTE The menu screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here
10. Exit Help Enter Zip Code Select by City Enter Lat Long Signal Meter 5 Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight Zip Code and then press MENU e SELECT 6 Enterthe zip code for the dish installation location 7 Record the elevation and azimuth numbers below Elevation Azimuth K_o o O Elevation is the up Azimuth is side to down angle that the side direction that Y iv need t f the dish is pointed the dish is pointed hieu y MESE ASE Onea 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 52 THE MENU SYSTEM USING THE ON SCREEN SIGNAL METER Dis h Po i nt i n oe 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 Usethe arrows to highlight the Dish Pointing option and then press MENU eSELECT 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 eSELECT Exit Help Signal is locked Adjust for strength Enter Zip Code
11. 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 VER Controller Jack 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 A quality Digital Audio Video Jack ofA 0p 10 FIRST THINGS FIRST 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 channe
12. HRS Channel Groups 49 0 HRS 56 0 HRS Detail Guide Attractions Guide Data lets you see what s on in the future Then select PPV in the Channel Groups category Exit Help Channel Groups All Channels Mini Guide Subscrptn Channel Guide Promo Music Detail Guide Logo Guide Guide Data Channel Lists 7 Channel Groups Attractions 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 E Other Guides button 29 30 PROGRAM GUIDES The other buttons Exit Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel Press MENU eSELECT to continue Help Brings up additional information about the guide Press MENU eSELECT 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 e SELECT to scroll down through the program guide The Main menu Brings up the DSS system Main menu Press MENU eSELECT to continue Exit button 7 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 dess
13. Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed Yellow Unlock icon A password has been 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal entered to override family or profile password to activate your profile limits No limits can be accessed or changed e Ifthe profile is not password protected you can just press Red Locki No limi MENU SELECT to activate it ed Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed A password is required to The channel spending ratings and viewing limits will reflect the override limits or access the system chosen profile only when the system is locked 47 THE MENU SYSTEM OPTIONS 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 Exit Help Ke Interactive Setup _ p About DSS m P 4 T Look and Feel IN System Options gt 71 Alternate Audio Alternate Data 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
14. 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 ARROW KEYS press the right arrow 2 SELECT Once you have pointed to an item on the screen select it by pressing the MENU eSELECT button on the remote or front panel Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the change you
15. arrow buttons to point to where the new Fetch item should appear 5 Press MENU eSELECT to confirm the selection These menu items can be placed in the Fetch menu The Guides Edit Users Signal Meter Alternate Audio System Options e System Test New Access Card Set VCR Type Remote Setup Picture Size RF Remote Setup Interactive Setup About DSS Translucency Default Guide Color Scheme 57 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 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 PROGRAM GUIDES 3 THE MENU SYSTEM 4 REFERENCE le APPENDICES 60 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 picture Uplink Cente
16. 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 50 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
17. r uF Transponder 14 Select by City Enter Lat Long pu cepe E NL Signal 87 v J Strength 86 I d Elevation 30 LA Azimuth 224 If the dish is pointed to the correct azimuth and elevation the signal meter will show you the 7 current signal strength and you should hear a Peak Signal continuous tone The Peak Signal indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained which is not necessarily the highest possible signal 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 While the maximum signal strength is 100 the signal strength you achieve will probably be less Although there is no Installation Guide and follow the instructions on adjusting the dish li i difference in picture quality between a elevation and azimuth 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 53 54 THE MENU SYSTEM HOME CONTROL Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and
18. test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 Ifyou 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
19. 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 PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DATA 63 64 REFERENCE 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 MENUeSELECT Brings up the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press MENU SELECT to select a highlighted choice ARROWS Use th
20. wed 7 9 97 English Family Dl a Az SS es ee Tips for creating a safe and fun playgrounci Use Home Control or Data Port Read mail from program providers Takes you to the Main menu Locks and unlocks the system Sorts the guide alphabetically by title Searches guide for specific information 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 eSELECT 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 21 22 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 highl
21. 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 QD on the front of the receiver FIRST THINGS FIRST 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
22. your name and address clearly This will be A complete and correct order will save you days your mailing label of waiting TA EC E E j Name I Street I n Apt l City I i State __ Zip 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 78 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 INDEX A About DSS 49 Access card 61 number 18 Agile modulator 16 resetting 16 All button 26 AlphaSort button 27 Alternative audio 51 Alternative data 51 Attractions Guide 24 38 B Back panel controls 63 Batteries installing in the remote 5 54 Buttons 64 C Cancelling purchases 39 Channel banner anatomy 21 icons 21 Channel Guide 24 Channel lists 43 add channels 44 delete channels 44 Codes 68 Connecti
23. 0pm 6 00pm 6 30pm cisma Garden Home Fu Buyer s M Showcase Em Renegade Wings Wings ENE Business Business Money Cl Inside W SAM Apollo 13 Hollywo eS Singled Out Top 10 Video Countdo Beavis amp ILV ONS Bim Program Guide Family 5 09pm Tue 7 22 97 Inside World Politics NR 7 22 5 00pm 5 30pm 6 00pm 6 30pm ANE re Worldview Moneyline Crossfire enome Up Close SportsCenter Up Close Garden Home Fu Buyer s M Showcase Renegade Wings Wings Business Business Money Cl Inside W Apollo 13 Hollywo Singled Out Top 10 Video Countdo Beavis amp T Se ag lt gt E71 PS NL 09 AZ Y Ed B Current Ch 245 At the Zoo 4 9 5 00pm Renegade NES Business 91080 Apollo 13 A A 965 ISimgled Out m Singled Out NR 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 eSELECT To see information about a program in the guide press INFO Exit Help View Channel p TN ToBI MDC Channel Guide SBS Theme Comedy Rating PG 13 Buy Program Start 10 00pm Buy and Record Length Thr 22min irna 0
24. 34 Attractions Guide 24 buttons 23 Channel Guide 24 default 22 Detail Guide 22 exiting 24 30 Grid Guide 22 help 30 Logo Guide 24 scrolling 22 sorting 25 SurfGuide 22 tuning to a program 23 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 80 R 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 S Scout 28 button 28 results 28 Scrolling 22 Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal 53 Sorting program guides 25 Sorting by All button 26 AlphaSort button 27 Movies button 26 Other Guides button 29 Scout button 28 Sports button 26 Topics button 25 Spending limits 40 45 Sports button 26 SurfGuide 22 System lock 46 System options 50 System test 72 System unlock 47 T Timer feature editing or cancelling 41 setting up 42 Timers Home Control 56 icons 41 Timers menu 33 Topics button 25 Transponders 53 Troubleshooting 72 Tuning to a program 23 U Unlocking a profile 47 the system 21 47 USSB programming 18 V VCR D VHS 18 VCR Controller 9 14 Viewing hours limit 45 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 list
25. 5 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 CAUTION 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 Do not stack electronic components or 3 Turn DSS receiver off other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover 12 FIRST THINGS FIRST CONNECTION D w GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY G sure CABLE To use this connection you must have OR IN FROMANT OFF AIR ANTENNA VIDEO R L DSS RECEIVER e w 6 TV with RF input d 9 9 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 14 if you receive signals off air e 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 ou
26. 6 030 035 051 053 022 046 053 054 007 008 007 008 Anvision Cablestar Diamond Eastern Int aee cei ertet 002 General Instument 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 Hamlin 003 012 013 034 048 Hitachi 037 043 046 Jerrold 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 045 046 047 062 065 037 043 Magnavox 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 VCR Codes Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Quartz Quasar 008 053 000 005 007 008 028 035 037 054 069 Radio Shack Realistic 002 006 008 009 012 015 019 027 043 053 Oak Sigma Panasonic 003 027 039 061 Philips 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Pioneer 018 020 044 000 027 RCA Satellite Reciever Randtek 007 008 003 012 013 Regency 002 033 Samsung Sci Atlanta 003 022 035 063 064 Signature Sony Satellite Receiver Samsung Sanyo Shintom Signature Sylvania Symphonic Video Concepts Videosonic Wards 005 006 007 008 009 012 013 015 025 027 031 035 002 014 016 030 046 011 017 026 072 079 Sprucer Starcom Stargate 2000 Sylvania Teknika Texscan 010 011 059 017 021 049 050 055 031 032 041 051 052 060 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Warner Amex 014 042 057 061 69 70 REFERENCE GLOSSARY The following is a list of terms used in this manual T
27. 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 i SATELLITE DISH DSS a a RECEIVER OFA ANTENNA CABLE TV SIGNAL WHOLE HOUSE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TVs IN YOUR HOME OFF AIR ANTENNA OR CABLE TV SIGNAL Q SATELLITE DISH DSS RECEIVER 17 FIRST THINGS FIRST CONNECTING A COMPATIBLE D VHS VCR DSS IN FROM ANT Sah RECEIVER 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 D VHS o FROM Rr D VHS VIDEO IN AUDIO IN The D VHS VCR and DSS receiver communicate through the DAV Mn neo Ia OUT TO TV cable It is not necessary to connect the VCR controller or enter the VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 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 che
28. CKING 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 Exit Help j Read Message Erase Message 3 Wrestlemania MCVII is here Mail provides the latest information from program providers 2 Press MENU eSELECT again to close the letter After you read a message and want to erase it point to Erase Message and press MENU eSELECT When you exit the display screen messages not erased are saved in memory Mathbox 35 THE MENU SYSTEM PAY PER VIEW PROGRAMS Purchases 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 e Tune to a PPV program s channel Program providers may offer on screen purchase instructions usually as the PPV program begins e Select a PPV program from the program guide e 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 n
29. DSS system requires a valid access card 62 REFERENCE D VHS AUSRERNTIN VCR CONTROL S VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L WIDE BAND DATA SATELLITE IN Q Q ees REMOTE IN 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
30. Digital recording offers more options e Choose the type of recording you want to make either digital or analog e If you choose analog you can also choose a recording speed Timers On screen icons are an easy way to understand the timers D indicates the timer is set indicates the timer is set for a PPV Ry indicates a timer conflict 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 41 42 THE MENU SYSTEM Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if e You connect the VCR Controller to your DSS receiver and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using e 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 e 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 e Your VCR must be OFF at the time the program is to start recordin
31. KONON DSS RECEIVER USER S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS To reduce risk of fire or INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE Miis cs PERSONNEL shock hazard do not expose this receiver to This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important rain or moisture voltage inside the product that A instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product 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 Cautions 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 Cod
32. 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 e 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 e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information 75 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 servic
33. als 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 71 REFERENCE 2 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 the section Connecting Your DSS Receiver 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 system mode then press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 3 Point to and select Options Point to and select System Options Point to and select System Test gv py S If your system does not pass the system
34. 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 Home Control Insert the batteries Back of DSS Receiver Connect the cables Connect the power cord THE MENU SYSTEM HOME CONTROL SETUP Home Control Once the Data Interfac
35. ark 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 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 e 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 1 FiRST THINGS FIRST 2 PROGRAM GUIDES 3 THE MENU SYSTEM 4 REFERENCE 5 APPENDICES 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 th
36. 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 any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components 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 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 S Video Jack 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 oO oO Theses jacks are used for most audio video connections between Asie vides Jacks 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
37. at is things go very wrong and prospects of a safe return fade Directed by Ron Howard 7 22 5 00pm 5 30pm 6 00pm 6 30pm Garden Home Fu Buyer s M Showcase Renegade Wings Wings Business Business Money Cl Inside W Apollo 13 Hollywo MTV Singled Out Top 10 Video Countdo Beavis amp on PIRA Returns you to Takes you to previous screen the Main menu Help gives you Displays more more information sorting options Searches guide for Sort the guide by a specific information Topics Movies or Sports Sorts the guide Ils through aro tnroug alphabetically by title the guide Shows all available programs 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 34 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 e f the DSS receiver is turned on the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted e Ifthe DSS receiver is turned off the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes CHE
38. can watch programming 1 Point to Viewing Hours and press MENU eSELECT Exit Help Enim User 3 Viewing Hours Edit Channels Monday thru Friday Add All Chans te of TV Viewing O 24 Mp Y D Delete All Chans 12 00 EU o e 12 00 P cte Saturday and Sunday Hours of TV Viewing H 24 E 2 12 00 E to 12 00 Set Rating Limit 4 Viewing Hours Spending Limit Lock User oe EET ee cli You can limit viewing seven days a week 2 Use the digits on the remote or point to the or and press MENUe 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 e SELECT Exit Help NC ey gt N User nding Limit B Sil Edit Channels SS User 1 can spend up to Add All Chans ied s ABE o perevent Delete All Chans i i i Set Rating Limit Viewing Hours 3 Spending Limit N Lock User 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 L
39. 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 e 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 37 THE MENU SYSTEM USING THE ATTRACTIONS GUIDE Pu rc h ases 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 Usethe 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 Exit Help Detail Guide SurfGuide Channel Guide Logo Guide Guide Data Channel Lists Channel Groups 8 Attractions s The Other Guides menu prov
40. ck 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 When you order programming you d Programming with USSB Call 1 800 204 USSB 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 18 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 C18 n FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 PROGRAM GUIDES 3 THE MENU SYSTEM 4 REFERENCE le APPENDICES PROGRAM GUIDES ANATOMY OF A PROGRAM GUIDE The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides Family is one of five selectable Program titles and Profiles infor
41. de sssssssseee 34 Whe Mailbox iiiter mdi or eret ter uae 35 How to tell when you have mail seseessss 35 Checking your mail essences 35 Pay Per View Programs 5 iocis eec ciere ees cu ke keep ecc teo eek 36 Purchasing and Previewing esee 36 TUNING to a PPV Progra nere teuer ed eene 36 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs 37 Using the Attractions Guide sesssssssseeeeeeeees 38 Using the Purchases Menu esses 39 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase 39 Spending Limits nennen 40 Timers FOATUNG c E 41 PELOTIIGS oo iaceo a a lioc re ete 43 Creating a Profile Channel List eese 43 Setting the Ratings Limit seesssseeeeenen 44 TABLE OF CONTENTS Viewing HOUS cresine E rerrerr rrr creer 45 Setting Up Spending Limits esses 45 Locking a User s Profile sse 46 Locking the System sssssssseeeeneeeeneen nnn 46 Choosing Your Profile eiicec ciere redierat 47 10 010 9 e e M 48 Look and Feel sss 49 System Options occorre rec ee vue cer tco eig eterne 50 Alternate Audio sss enne 51 Alternate Data oreet nen re nEn n REX ERR aKa 51 The Dish Pointing Menu Screen
42. defective portion of your DSS system with a new or at our option refurbished unit e Labor costs for the removal and re installation of any equipment are your responsibility 73 APPENDIX A WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 A representative 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 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 Ifthe repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Pro
43. e 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Firs
44. e 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 e 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 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 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 e Receiver wi
45. e 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 Pointto 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 Exit Help Output Channel Do you receive signals from a cable system or an off air antenna System Test New Access Card Set VCR Type Output Channel N Remote Setup RF Remote Setup Picture Size Cable System Off Air Antenna 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 e f you can find three channels in a row that aren t being used choose the middle channel 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
46. e 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 Pointto and select Options 3 Pointto 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 Exit Help Device 1 This device has not been set up Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 Device 5 Device 6 Device 7 Device 8 Home Control can control several devices 2 Select a device you would like to control Exit Help Turn It O 4 T um n Device 1 is a Turn It Off S located in Master Bedroom Set Timers SECIS ESE The house code is and the module code is J Save Setup Clear Device Keep track of devices by assigning a label 3 Complete the on screen sentence using the arrow buttons and MENUe SELECT Press MENU eSELECT to scroll through the lists of appliances and locations 4 Use the arrow buttons and MENU eSELECT to select the house and module codes that match the device s remote module Select Save Setup to complete the setup 55 56 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 Exit Help Timer
47. e 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 REVERSE PLAY program details ALT AUD Alternate Audio Use to toggle through the available RECORD STOP PAUSE languages or audio types for a program 2 i 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
48. e 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 uninterr
49. ect to change without notice module Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Order HC10LM Lamp module lets you control incandescent Sales Tax lamps only We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which HC20AM or HC25AM Appliance modules turn the merchandise is being sent appliances like coffee pots Shipping Handling and Insurance Opcorn makers Or stereo PoP T T Total Amount Enclosed on or off Choose 2 or 3 Use VISA or MasterCard preferably prong C Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH 2 v I 5 All accessories are subject to availability S Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Y m Please complete other side also 77 APPENDIX C ACCESSORIES 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 BRE See Ree ESSE My card expires I C SETE VISA IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard FSET ET Mea TESTE JURE E ES EELE BEL i LL TT ILTT TICE TILE TI My card expires JC Copy Number above your name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type
50. ed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product fX THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 5096 RECYCLED PAPER 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc MINIMUM 1076 POST CONSUMER Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s A 7 am Printed in USA eS INTED WI TOCOM 15245590 SOY INK L
51. eed to press the INFO button to bring up the Program Details screen in order to purchase a program Exit Help Four Weddings and a Funeral w LU E a BuvsBrograt i Topic Movies Buy and Record NM Theme Comedy NN Rating PG 13 Other Times M aay Start 10 00pm Ch 107 Length thr 22min 37 14 97 irma 00 Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of ims at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage 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 36 THE MENU SYSTEM USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE FOR PPV Pu rchases PROGRAMS When you use the program guide to select a PPV program the Program Details screen gives you a few more options Exit Help x gt Four Weddings and a Funeral H lied View Channel Topic Movies Channel Guide Sie Y Theme Comedy A ANY Rating PG 13 Buy Program Drv Start 10 00pm _ Buy and Record Length Thr 22min os 0 confirmed bachelor nan at a friend s wedding and for the first ti T lates the idea of marriage The Program Details screen gives you several options You can select e View Channel to tune to that channel Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that
52. erts 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 THE MENU SYSTEM 1 FiRST THINGS FIRST 2 PROGRAM GUIDES 3 THE MENU SYSTEM 4 REFERENCE le APPENDICES Use the MENU SELECT button to bring up the Main menu and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option 32 THE MENU SYSTEM USING THE MENU SYSTEM To bring up the Main menu press MENU eSELECT on the remote Exit Help Program Guide Mailbox Purchases Timers Profiles Options Dish Pointing Home Control 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 eSELECT 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 e Point to Exit and press MENU eSELECT e Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the GO BACK button on the remote You return to the previous on screen display or normal programming U
53. evision 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 61 REFERENCE CONTROLS AND BUTTONS This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons located on the receiver and the remote control ON OFF INFO ANTENNA The Access Card door slides open so that you can replace the card when necessary 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 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
54. g e 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 Exit Help Four Weddings and a Funeral gt gt Es Topic Movies View Channel S Channel Guide gt A Theme Comedy Rating PG 13 Start 10 00pm Length Thr 22min Buy Program Buy and Record l A confirmed bachelor dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage 2 To schedule a timer to record select e Record Program to set a timer to record the program e 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 Timers 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 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 c
55. have indicated For example the instructions in the User s Manual might tell you to Point to the Exit button and press MENU eSELECT Once you ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule you can use any part of the DSS system 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 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
56. he 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 sign
57. here 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
58. ides several guide formats 5 Point to a channel and select it 3 E OE pope Exit Help Tu y H g A a DTV Movies M a DTV Events DTV Previews USSB The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu 38 THE MENU SYSTEM USING THE PURCHASES MENU The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases Exit Help Future Purchases Future Purchases Four Weddings and a Funeral Past Purchases DIV 7 14 97 10 00 PM Spending Limits 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 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 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 Purchases 39 THE MENU SYSTEM SPENDING LIMITS Pu rchases 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 eSELECT Exit Help gt Sn a a User nding Limit S WE N Edi
59. ighted 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 Program Guide Family 5 09pm Tue 7 22 97 Apollo 13 PG Tom Hanks Kevin Bacon 1995 Based on the true story of the ill fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon It s 1970 and there s little interest in this routine flight until that is things go very wrong and prospects of a safe return fade Directed by Ron Howard 7 22 5 00pm 5 3
60. imit allows 45 THE MENU SYSTEM LOCKING A USER S PROFILE Profiles 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 eSELECT Exit Help Lock User 3 Edit Channels Add All Chans Delete All Chans Wy Set Rating Limit Viewing Hours Spending Limit 7 Lock User uM 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 Pointto Lock System and press MENU eSELECT Exit Help After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Fdit Users control panel Edit Family Edit User 1 Edit User 2 Edit User 3 Edit User 4 Lock System 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 auth
61. ision 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 76 APPENDIX C ACCESSORIES Accessory Order Form for Digital Satellite Systems RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof up Description Part No Price Qty connectors RG 6 Coaxial Cable 12 feet D912 12 95 25 feet D925 15 95 Stereo Audio Video Cable 50 feet D950 21 95 with gold RCA type 75 feet D975 29 95 connectors 100 feet D901 29 95 Stereo Audio Video Cable Self Installer s Kit contains wl cable and hardware to a gies _ install the dish and connect S Video belle pela 312 95 the system 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 replaces a Remote Control 232578 42 15 lost remote Or order a Home Control Kit HCDSS10 59 95 second remote for Lamp Module HC10LM 14 95 convenience 2 Prong Appliance Module HC20AM 16 95 3 Prong Appliance Module HC25AM 16 95 HCDSS10 Home Control Kit contains a Data Interface that connects to the DSS receiver and a lamp l l l Prices are subj
62. l 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 of amp 9 x e VIDEO ORL SATELLITE CABLE DISH OR OFF AIR ANTENNA IN FROM ANT DSS RECEIVER QUT TO TV ru e eo IDEO L s MS N VCR ug NEROMANT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN cu 0090 R oL OUTTOTV OOO 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 FIRST THINGS FIRST CONNECTION B TV VERY GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY us see SATELLITE OFF ANTENNA To use this connection you must have e TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks ine ORT QU e wen 9 SATELLITE IN e VCR with RF and audio video inputs E3 y M e Coaxial and audio video cables C IN FROM ANT e unn To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box UO h g 99 OUT TO TV bi eoo 1 H e VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Connect coaxial cab
63. les 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 Input 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel CAUTION 3 Set your VCR to record on line input 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 11 FIRST THINGS FIRST CONNECTION C g GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY Q seure DISH To use this connection you must have RECEIVER Ox RT LL R CABLE 9 gee ana id TV with RF input jack OFF AIR ANTENNA e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial and audio video cables LU VCR T e 2 96 Pun To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables and audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off air e Tune TV to channel 6
64. mation Program Guide Family 5 09pm Tue 7 22 97 Apollo 13 PG Tom Hanks Kevin Bacon 1995 Based on the true story of the ill fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon It s 1970 and there s little interest in this routine flight until that is things go very wrong and prospects of a safe return fade Directed by Ron Howard 7 22 5 00pm 5 30pm 6 00pm 6 30pm Garden Home Fu Buyer s M Showcase Renegade Wings Wings Business Business Money Cl Inside W Apollo 13 Hollywo Singled Out Top 10 Video Countdo Beavis amp iT ORAS La Returns you to Takes you to the previous screen Main menu Help gives you more Displays more sorting information options Sort the guide by Topics Searches guide for Movies or Sports specific information Scrolls through the L Sorts the current guide guide alphabetically by title Shows all available programs BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDES You can access the program guides by pressing MENU eSELECT on the remote and selecting Program Guide or by using the GUIDE button on the remote Exit Help Program Guide Mailbox Purchases Timers Profiles Options Dish Pointing Home Control 20 PROGRAM GUIDES ANATOMY OF THE CHANNEL BANNER Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner Program titles and Family is one of five selectable information Profiles 2 40pm
65. nd packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit e Include with the shipment i 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 e 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 e 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 74 APPENDIX A WARRANTY INFORMATION What your warranty does not cover e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased serviced or operated outside the U S A e For units intended for use in Alaska this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna It only covers the DSS receiver e Loss of programming e Installation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration e
66. nels 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 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 Set Rating Limit and press MENU eSELECT Exit Help Edit Channels Add All Chans Delete All Chans ll ECHTE 4 Set Rating Limit i Viewing Hours s Spending Limit Lock User 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 44 THE MENU SYSTEM VIEWING HOURS Profiles Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time as well as the viewing hours a user
67. 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 e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 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 e Exchange the
68. ons 8 audio video quality 10 11 12 13 jacks and cables 9 VCR Controller 14 D D VHS VCR 18 Data port 21 Default guide 22 Detail Guide 22 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 E Exiting menus 32 33 program guides 24 30 F Fetch customizing 57 items 57 menu 57 Front panel controls 62 G Glossary 70 Grid Guide 22 GUIDE button 22 Guides See Program guides H Help 4 30 Home Control accessories 54 connections 54 icon 21 menu 33 setup 55 timers 56 Icons 21 41 47 Interactive setup 18 48 L Locking a profile 46 the system 21 43 46 Logo Guide 24 Look and feel 49 M Mailbox checking your mail 35 deleting mail 35 icon 21 Main menu 30 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 26 O Options menu 33 48 Other Guides Attractions Guide 38 button 23 29 Output channel 16 50 79 INDEX P 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 23 anatomy 20
69. ontrol You can personalize how the profile looks on screen by entering a name and selecting a picture Exit Help Personalize Edit Users 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 e SELECT Exit Help Edit Channels Add All Chans Delete All Chans Set Rating Limit Viewing Hours Spending Limit 3AL1T O Lock User gt ELIWOR You need to lock the system in order for rating limits channel limits viewing To start you can add or delete all channels hours and spending limits to go into effect 3 Use the arrow keys to point to a channel and press After you lock the system you need to MENUeSELECT to remove or replace the check mark enter the system password to edit the Checkmarked items appear in the channel list limits See Locking the System for details 43 THE MENU SYSTEM Add or Delete All Channels Profiles 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 chan
70. ontroller to the spot where you think the sensor is located and then follow the steps described under Selecting a VCR Type 14 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 eSELECT 4 Point to Set VCR Type and press MENU eSELECT Exit Help System Test New Access Card Output Channel 3 Remote Setup RF Remote Setup Picture Size Data Port Use the arrows or the digits to enter the appropriate code for your brand VCR 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 e Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the DSS receiver 16 FiRST THINGS FIRST 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 th
71. oose 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 49 THE MENU SYSTEM SYSTEM OPTIONS 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
72. or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu 48 THE MENU SYSTEM About DSS z Options 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 eSELECT 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 ch
73. orization center 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 46 THE MENU SYSTEM Unlocking the System PIE Edd Profiles 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 eSELECT 2 Pointto 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 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
74. r 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 Satellite Dish DSS Receiver Telephone Jack Access Card Remote Control 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 tel
75. rel H 11 45pm y 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 Exit Help DTV Movies DTV Events DTV Previews USSB 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 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 e SELECT Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote 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 Program Guide Family 5 09pm Tue 7 22 97 Inside World Politics NR 5 00pm 5 30pm 6 00pm 6 30pm Worldview Moneyline Crossfire Up Close SportsCenter Up Close Garden Home Fu Buyer s M Showcase Renegade Wings Wings c Business Business Money Cl Inside W Apollo 13 Hollywo Singled Out Top 10 Video Countdo Beavis amp p pl WRT gt ur 2 Ep O AZ Y Bd Ee 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
76. s 3 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 Repeatthese 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
77. sing 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 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 e SELECT 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 THE MENU SYSTEM MENU DESCRIPTIONS Exit f Help This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options More information about each menu and its features is included later in Program Guide this chapter Program Guide Mailbox Shows the on screen programming schedules Mailbox Purchases Use to read mail messages from your program providers dTimers Purchases Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases and to review Pro fi le Gat past purchases Timers Options Allows you to schedule the DSS system to tune to a specific channel at a specific time and to record that channel Dish Pointing Profiles Home Control 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 ho
78. t Family SS User 1 can spe id up to 2 Edit User 1 B o per event Edit User 2 Edit User 3 Edit User 4 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 40 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 Exit Help Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Timer 6 Timer 7 Timer 8 Run Timer 1 Clear Timer 1 PANT M MA S 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 Exit Help 1Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 i D PON Timer 5 once per week Timer 6 sE the V Timer 7 Timer 8 Run Timer 1 Clear Timer 1 i
79. t Things First trino rrt otn ptor E Reo ere a rhe x Evo sre 3 What is the DSS System ssssssssssssseseeee nennen 4 What s inthe Box 28 2c00 ieee nineties 5 Using This Manual seeesssssseseeeeeeeeenen nennen nnns 6 The Point and Select Method eese 7 Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV eseseesseess 8 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 8 Jacks and Cables ederet niece 9 Connecting the VCR Controller esee 14 Choosing a DSS Output Channel sssssss 16 Connecting a Compatible D VHS VCR sese 18 Ordering DSS Progralmilig s coo cate rrt eterna 18 Program GUIDES ioi ib OX NHEE GE ME 19 Anatomy of a Program Guide sse 20 Anatomy of The Channel Banner 21 Using the GUIDE Button essere 22 Getting Around in the Guides sesesssssseeeneeeere 22 TUNING to a Progtarn iauiecce cerent eene tirer eta pice 23 The Other Program Guides sse 23 Sorting the G ldes iiiecieeco erre ven exer vene e y aaa Eaa 25 The Menu Systelti asse epiac ipi TERCER EFE RE sanassa 31 Using the Menu System ssssssssseeseesee einn nnne nnne nnne 32 Exit alid HElpcsan eiat uester idees 32 Meri Descriptions eiiean eis nadie es 33 The Program Guide cite tasca dee co cete 34 Anatomy of a Program Gui
80. th access card inserted e Remote Control e VCR Controller Receiver Remote Control VCR Controller 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 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 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
81. 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 Exit Help Maves M Action Adv W Sci Fi Sports J Children Y Western Specials V Comedy V Other V Drama Series News V Horror Shopping Musical v Romance Show All Hide All 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 button b mmm un THEMES Topics Themes button 25 26 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 Exit Help All Movies Action Adv Children Comedy Drama Fantasy Horror Musical n 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
82. 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 T
83. tput 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 13 FIRST THINGS FIRST CONNECTING THE VCR CONTROLLER In order for the DSS receiver and VCR to communicate you need to Back of DSS Receiver attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver 000 Q 3 6009 e cu Ska 1 Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DSS receiver Front of VCR 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 c
84. upted 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 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 telev
85. vide 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 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 e 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 e Carefully pack the unit using the original box a
86. w 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 Don t Forget about the system because exploring is the best way to learn The context sensitive CLEAR button 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 Press the CLEAR button on the remote to remove the on screen menus and return to normal viewing 33 THE MENU SYSTEM THE PROGRAM GUIDE 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 Family is one of five Program titles selectable Profiles and information Program Guide Family 5 09pm Tue 7 22 97 Apollo 13 PG Tom Hanks Kevin Bacon 1995 Based on the true story of the ill fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon It s 1970 and there s little interest in this routine flight until th
87. 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 65 REFERENCE 66 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 page

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