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RCA DRD202RA Satellite TV System User Manual

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2. 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 The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the following e Use the arrows keys to edit the Timer then select Run Timer e Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer e To record the program on a daily or weekly edit that program s timer 40 The Menu System When you select Profiles from the Main menu the first screen you see isthe User Profiles control panel In addition to the Family profile you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed by using the WHO button on the remote control You can personalize how the profile looks on screen by entering a name and selecting a picture You can personalize each profile You can also edit the user profiles Select a profile from the Edit Users control panel By moving down the options you can create or edit the user s channel list set a ratings limit viewing hours per event spending limits and assign a profile password Creatinga profileChannel List 1 Point to and select Edit Users then choose a user 2 Point to a channel list optio
3. 22 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 ieie Weetd Asilis AMI grea Mined ry bate Crear line Up Close Spo mtale ner forme Fii fevers ti Sbowrdur fee GIE Emine Di rara Beary Ci inira E a Apala T1 Hepa Singled ar Top 18 Vides Coupe E oi a fi Ar gt i The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide Topics The Topics button sorts the guide according to the current user s preferences Select the Topics button to sort the guide The Topics button changes to the Topics Themes button Press the Topics Themes button to edit the current user s themes preferences These preferences are saved in each user s profile wo acanada Gf Seiri k Cihima ie esaii W Comeds KA mii af lana imir Al 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 h THEMES Topics Themes button 23 Program Guides Movies Select the Movies button to list movies only After selecting Movies the Movies button changesto a Movie
4. Use the arrow keys to move the selector up and down 2 Use the up and down arrowsto 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 isset and the system is locked you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit TheMenu System Viewing Hours Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time as well as the viewing hours a user can watch programming 1 Point to Viewing Hours and press MENU SELECT Uins J Weewig Near Sieaiiay hil delay laii vemi G24 EEIE in oi _Siiuris and Seay Sa aum ol TE keratin 4 d farted big Limi TE a mie Eh 200 EO me G eon ED etal ig rE You can limit viewing seven days a week 2 Use the digits on the remote or point to the or and press MENU SELECT to complete the on screen sentence Choose how many hours can be viewed each day 0 24 hours and when programming can be viewed Be sure to lock the system for these limits to take effect Setting Up Spending Limits Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for pay per view programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press MENU SELECT You can set a per event spending limit for each profile 2 Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to
5. 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 titer les Citar Be aa ats ply 203 CA DATE 0 Fe Cosham Maplap Jrs CoM 140 Te PM biaa jadiliana paskethall Wia 1 ie ees Lee pig eT ii or erpii 111 paia g PH NEA Barkaihiaji 250 TES ai T PM NEA fechethall JHI GOCH darla Fo PH Scouts look for specific program information A checkmark next to the Scout Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for means it is in use Press the M ENU SELECT button to select it press INFO to see more information or RECORD to set up a timer recording A highlighted binocular icon means the Scout has found something 26 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 eSELECT buttons to choose the Guide Data group ao Cairde EN ariel Lists Chantel G romga Ariraciicsn Guide Data lets you see what s on in the future Then
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7. already paid Reviewing and Cancelingan 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 High Gram a oe te erla je sai ini chor Pee The Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase Purchases 37 TheMenu System Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for pay per view programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press MENU SELECT el jar 2 Usar Pepmadiog Limit 2 i zx Leap cor aAa inf ra e ENE 00 pereen You can set a per event spending limit for each Profile 2 Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a single program spending limit After a spending limit is set and the system is locked you must enter a password to purchase a pay per view program that costs more than your spending limit allows Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked The Menu System The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time To use the Timers feature select Timers from the Main menu to bring up the Timers screen Select a Timer 1 8 and then use the arrow keys to complete the on screen sentence When the sentence is complete select Run Timer Complete the on screen sentence to set
8. select PPV in the Channel Groups category Channel Cuita i gn Gukin Caide Daila Chame Lots meum Aibr t iane Channel Groups is another way to sort types of programming Select Exit or press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to the previous guide You can also choose another guide format from the category list Other Guides button 27 Program Guides The other buttons Exit Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel Press MENUeSELECT to continue Help Brings up additional information about the guide Press MENU eSELECT to continue Help button Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Point to the down arrow and then press Arrow button MENU SELECT to scroll down through the program guide The Main menu Brings up the DSS Main menu Press MENU eSELECT to continue Emen Main menu button 28 The Menu System y Wh at sa Menu LFirst Things First The DSS menu is a list of choices just like a menu in a restaurant And just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers entrees and desserts the on screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the 2 Program Guides information you need Don t Forget Point and Select 3 The Menu System As with all of the on screen displays you use Point and Select to navigate 4 Refer ence 5 Appen dic
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10. 3 30 i Avalon Tio Ws pim i fiockbaeiar Amarga HT We 200 Gorn Wwaterdar FFB Abb Rusy World of Aicard Scary Clear All NICE TS ooo mi AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide Continue entering the specific title s letters until it appearsin the AlphaSort list If you enter the wrong letter select either Backspace or Clear All Use the arrow buttonsto highlight the title you are looking for Press the MENU SELECT button to select it the INFO button to see more information or the RECORD button to set up a timer recording Only titles that are in the current program guide can be found by AlphaSort 25 Program Guides Scout The Scout button lets you assign Scouts to search the guide for very specific program information such as actor s names or program descriptions Select the Scout button to view the available scouts Scout button 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 fall Heip 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
11. complete and correct address clearly This will be order will save you days your mailing label of waiting Pde ot i j Name l l l Street l l l l Apt l j l City l State Zip l l l Lenna a ee ee ee m 4 Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely e Allow 4 weeks for delivery e All accessories are subject to availability e Prices are subject to change 74 A About DSS 47 Access card 57 number 16 Accessories 73 All button 24 AlphaSort button 25 Alternative audio 49 Alternative data 49 Attractions Guide 22 36 Back panel controls 59 Batteries installing in the remote 5 Buttons 60 C Cancelling purchases 37 Channel banner anatomy 19 icons 19 Channel Guide 22 Channel lists 41 add channels 42 delete channels 42 Codes 64 Connections 8 audio video quality 10 13 jacks and cables 9 VCR Controller 14 D Data port 19 Default guide 20 Detail Guide 20 DIRECTV programming 16 Dish Pointing 50 azimuth 50 elevation 50 menu 31 DSS back panel 59 front panel 58 sytem 4 56 system test 68 troubleshooting 68 DSS receiver back panel 59 connecting 6 front panel 58 E Exiting menus 30 31 program guides 22 28 F Fetch customizing 54 items 54 menu 54 Front panel controls 58 G Glossary 66 Grid Guide 20 GUIDE button 20 Guides See Program guides H Help 4 28 Home Control 52 accessories 73 icon 19 menu 3
12. enter a single program spending limit After a Spending Limit isset and the system is locked you must enter the system password to purchase a pay per view program that costs more than your Spending Limit allows 43 The Menu System Locking a User s Profile Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her profile When a password is assigned the user must enter the password before he or she can view programs using that profile Profile passwords do no allow access to or editing of the profile limits You must enter the system password to edit profile limits 1 Point to Lock User and press MENU SELECT Lock Uber 4 Each user can have a password 2 Use the arrow or digit keysto select each number of the password Locking the System You can lock the system in order to put into effect the ratings spending viewing and channel limits you have set up When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 Point to Lock System and press MENU SELECT After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Edit Users control panel fal Heig oi amily Editi User A EI Don t Forget Your Password If you forget a USER password you need to unlock the system and then assign a new user Locking the system protects the limits you set up password 2 Use the arrowsor the digi
13. 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 Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of Program Guide program guide rea lieve mi oreapects of The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time and channel format with program information for the highlighted program HM a Cae The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time and channel format Program Guide Mile eet Poiria jiii 1 au Mh few The SurfGuide The SurfGuide displays a half hour format Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to a one hour format i ee E hae Getting Around in the Guides This section describes how to change channels and move around the program guide Forain Essam Point to Channels with the number keys 0 9 Sa e ha L 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 Wing heed Chat fili Scrolling Channel By Channel The prog
14. 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 MENUeSELECT to return to the Help menu Program Guide showsa screen by screen overview of the Program guide features Menu System showsa screen by screen overview of the DSS menu system 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 showsan 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 showsa list of common DSS and TV terms Point to a glossary item to see a brief description Look and Feel Default Guide lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote The choices are Grid Guide Detail Guide and SurfGuide Color Scheme lets you pick which color appears in the guides and menu system Translucency lets you choose the translucency of the menu displays Slide the indicator bar to make the screens more opaque or less opaque Animation lets you turn animation on or off Animation appears on screen only wh
15. 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 e how to use this manual e how to use the menu system and guides e different ways to connect the receiver to your TV e how to connect the VCR controller e how to order programming Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides Th e Rest Of The Manual The rest of the book includes menu information reference information such as remote codes a glossary and an index LFirst Things Fir st 2 Program Guides C Th e Men u Syst em 4 Refer ence 5 Appen dices y 2 y EAE y Ane y ERS UJ First Things First Wh at is the DSS Syst em You ve purchased the DSS Digital Satellite System so you already know a lot of the great things it offers You know that the DSS system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home And you know that the transmissions are digital so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs You know the dish is small 18 inches wide and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours See the DSS System Installer Guide for specific information Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS system But what about the things you don t know For instance e The DSS system works like your TV Pick up the D
16. 1 setup 52 timers 53 Icons 19 39 45 Interactive setup 16 46 L Locking a profile 44 the system 19 41 44 Logo Guide 22 Look and feel 47 M Mailbox checking your mail 33 deleting mail 33 icon 19 Main menu 28 29 33 Menu system 4 exit 30 help 4 30 icons 39 45 navigation 7 Menus Dish Pointing 31 50 Fetch 54 Home Control 31 52 Mailbox 31 33 Options 31 46 Profiles 31 41 Program Guide 31 Purchases 31 Timers 31 39 Movies button 24 O Options menu 31 46 Other Guides Attractions Guide 36 button 21 27 75 P Passwords 44 Pay per view programs 34 tuning to 34 Profiles channel lists 41 choosing 45 locking 44 menu 31 41 ratings limits 42 spending limits 43 unlocking 45 viewing hours 43 Program guides 4 17 21 anatomy 18 32 Attractions Guide 22 buttons 21 Channel Guide 22 default 20 Detail Guide 20 exiting 22 28 Grid Guide 20 help 28 Logo Guide 22 scrolling 20 sorting 23 SurfGuide 20 tuning to a program 21 Programming the Remote 61 to control a TV 62 to control a VCR 62 to control other devices 63 Purchases 34 cancelling 37 menu 31 37 previewing 34 reviewing 37 spending limits 38 76 R Ratings limit 42 RECORD button 40 Recording with timers 39 Remote control batteries 5 buttons 60 codes 64 programming 5 61 62 using the 63 Reviewing purchases 37 S Scout 26 button 26 results 26 Scrolling 20 Set VCR type 15 Signal meter
17. 51 peak signal 51 Sorting program guides 23 Sorting by All button 24 AlphaSort button 25 Movies button 24 Other Guides button 27 Scout button 26 Sports button 24 Topics button 23 Spending limits 38 43 Sports button 24 SurfGuide 20 System lock 44 System options 48 Sytem tes 68 System unlock 45 T Timer feature editing or cancelling 40 setting up 39 40 Timers Home Control 53 icons 39 Timers menu 31 39 Topics button 23 Transponders 51 Troubleshooting 68 Tuning to a program 21 U Unlocking a profile 45 the system 19 45 USSB programming 16 V VCR Controller 9 14 Viewing hours limit 43 Ww Warranty information 69 If your DSS system needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 4 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 100 ROCEDHER 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc MINIMMS0s POS COE MER Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s A PRINTED WITH Printed in USA F SOV INK TOCOM 15270620 TM
18. 8 ANT Pa IN CABLE OR ey AIR ANTENNA VCR F ANT aa re OUTTOTV e e VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover First Things First Connection B Q Cine Very Good Pictureand Sound Quality O To use this connection you must have e TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks e T a i e VCR with RF and audio video inputs IN FROM ANT 4 0 O sarattein CABLE Es DEO BF hupo OR ee pa a OFF AIR ANTENNA e Coaxial and audio video cables L To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box VCR B m NFROMANT VIDEOIN AUDIOIN 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown OUTTOTV 6 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2 Connect audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive line output from DSS receiver often called Input 1 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive off air programming with cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to record line output from DSS receiver Input1 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel CAUTION 3 Set your VCR to re
19. 9 053 056 002 008 014 016 029 030 044 046 061 007 015 031 032 002 014 016 030 044 046 059 061 064 008 053 075 077 005 035 044 008 029 053 056 Philips Pioneer Portland 005 016 050 044 045 052 000 005 007 008 028 035 037 054 069 Radio Shack Realistic 002 006 008 009 012 015 019 027 043 053 Oak Sigma Panasonic 003 027 039 061 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Pioneer 018 020 044 RCA Satellite Reciever Randtek Sci Atlanta 003 022 035 063 064 Signature Sony Satellite Receiver Shintom Signature Sony 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 Yamaha Zenith Sprucer Stargate 2000 Sylvania Teknika 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 65 Refer ence 66 Glossary The following isa list of terms used in this manual There is also a glossary contained within the About DSS menu of your DSS system Access Card Identifies you to the DSS 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 Alternate Audio Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction
20. DSS Receiver Telephone Jack DSS Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite s coded program information and relays it to your DSS receiver Your satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around your house The satellite dish must however be pointed in a southern direction toward the satellite DSS Receiver Receives the TV program information and sends it to your TV or VCR Telephone Jack Connects to the phone jack on the back of the DSS receiver The DSS receiver uses a toll free number once a month to update your access card This update only takes a few seconds and ensures that you will have continuous service The system automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the DSS receiver is calling out Television If your television is remote controllable you can program the DSS Universal TV Remote to change channels and volume DSS Universal Remote included with your DSS system Controls the DSS system as well as most remote controllable TVs VCRs and other devices Point the remote at the device you want to control Access Card installed in DSS receiver Must be inserted for you to use the DSS system Provides system security and authorization of DSS services Do not remove the card except when issued a new card asa replacement for the original 57 Reference Controlsand Buttons This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons locate
21. R controller cable plugsinto a jack on the DSS receiver s back panel The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR s remote sensor S Video Jack Audio Video Jacks ezl mn oD QO rN VCR Controller Jack 10 First Things First Connection A Best Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have e TV with separate RF audio video and S Video inputs jacks e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial audio video and S Video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 2 Connect audio video cables as shown 3 Connect S Video cable as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive the S Video output from the DSS receiver 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive off air programming with cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive S Video output from DSS receiver 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set your VCR to record on line input To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 TV fj he oA pe aeee L SATELLITE DISH DSS eeo Tow L 2 e RECEIVER VIDEO OR a
22. RGA SATELLITE RECEIVER USER S GUIDE Safety Information WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE To reduce risk of fire or REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN shock hazard do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Note to Satellite Dish Installer IMPORTANT NOTICE important instructions accompanying the product dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury This symbol indicates This symbol indicates Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the buildin
23. 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 Noteabout This User s Manual This manual assumes that your DSS system has been installed meaning 1 The DSS satellite dish has been installed correctly pointed at the 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 isinstalled in your DSS receiver Your access card has been matched to your receiver and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box The access card should only be taken out of the DSS receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers 4 The DSS remote control has batteries and can be programmed to control both your DSS receiver and your TV if your TV is remote controllable If your system has not been installed refer to the satellite dish Installer s Guide for information regarding proper installation Then refer to the next section Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV See your
24. SS 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 isan 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 isthe 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 Wh at sin the Box The following items come with your DSS receiver e Receiver with access card inserted e Remote Control e VCR Controller Receiver Remote Control VCR Controller Installing BatteriesIn theRemote 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
25. You may need to enter your four Follow the on screen instructions to purchase the selected digit password to order a PPV program program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles menu The Menu System Programs When you use the program guide to select a PPV program the Program Details screen gives you a few more options cr Ewi Hip wr 5 iiA Sate four Bedding aad e Perera i i ay a Mine Charron 7 Chai iel Culika a iig Co m di Buy asd Rercca eni cr a Ma Hin Gam Amie Se A corii feioi frets The ee bee a ao eaa wel dif tor Pee TR tee rele ihe ihe of anmai g i fhr Ermi iy if ST aT The Program Details screen gives you several options 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 Buy and Record Option Buy and Record is a convenient way to buy a PPV and set upa timer recording in one step However your program provider may offer PPV programs that are coded so that you cannot record the
26. atings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level The Spending Limit controls spending on a cost per program basis The Viewing Limit controls when and how many hours a user can view programming The Channel List allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked Locks The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS system The lock is controlled by a 4 digit password The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked or unlocked Reference Mailbox Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers The Mailbox is accessed through the on screen menu system Main Menu The first list of choices in the DSS on screen menu system Press the MENU button on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu Past Purchases Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed Point and Select The method of using the remote control or front panel buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the on screen displays 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
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28. cord on line input Do not stack electronic components or other objects on g top of the DSS receiver See To view VCR programming Safety Information inside front 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 cover First Things First Connection C Good Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have RECEIVER e TV with RF input jack e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial and audio video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables and audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive cable programming with cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS signal 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set VCR to record on line input To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 2 Turn DSS receiver off 9 SATELLITE DISH IN FROM ANT 9 om CABLE k m INFROMANT VIDEOIN AUDIO IN R L OUTTOTV 6 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CAUTION Do not stack electr
29. d on the receiver and the remote control 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 Bringsup the on screen channel banner ANTENNA Switches the source of the video signal from DSS satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called pointing The up and down arrows also change channels MENUeSELECT Bringsup the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press MENUeSELECT to select a highlighted choice ACCESS CARD Identifies you to your program providers The DSS system requires a valid access card Reference VCR CONTROL O 3 O PHONE JACK SVIDEO R AWO L WIDE BAND DATA SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO T OOG TH ies CH3 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 CH3 CH4 SWITCH If a coaxial cable is used to connect the DSS receiver to your TV you must set the CH3 CH4 SWITCH For example to see the DSS signal on TV channel 3 set the switch to 3 S VIDEO Provides th
30. 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 L 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 ARROW KEYS point right press the right arrow 2 Select Once you have pointed to an item on the screen select it by pressing the MENU SELECT button on the remote or front panel Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the change you have indicated For example the instructions in the User s Manual might tell you to Point to the Exit button and press MENU 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 Th
31. depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by the program provider Signal Meter An on screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test tone to help you lock in on the satellite signal The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS dish Spending Limit Provides a means of restricting viewing based on cost per program limit System Test Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS system signal tuning phone and access card are connected and working properly TV DSS Buttons Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the satellite signal Similar in function to that of TV VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls Themes Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you Topics 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 67 Refer ence 68 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
32. device 2 Press POWER to turn the device off or on 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device 63 64 Refer ence Remote Codes 011 027 033 011 027 033 064 Colortyme 011 027 084 Concerto Contec Cony 036 037 040 042 064 Craig Curtis Mathes 000 011 015 027 037 Dimensia Electrohome 006 011 014 027 038 061 068 011 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 037 042 053 064 065 067 075 076 078 079 094 095 096 000 008 009 011 012 027 038 068 086 089 091 116 003 004 006 011 019 027 037 050 Hallmark Hitachi 009 011 027 036 037 040 047 048 063 080 094 097 098 012 024 036 037 040 048 051 074 RCA DVD Player Pioneer 000 013 018 021 023 054 Magnavox 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 011 013 027 069 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 Mitsubishi 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068 108 117 011 019 027 011 014 019 027 038 084 Panasonic 012 013 038 086 111 Penney 000 008 011 019 027 040 068 077 086 088 Philco 006 007 010 011 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 113 Portland 011 019 027 037 011 027 037 072 118 012 038 092 111 000 021 025 036 037 059 064 078 000 006
33. duct a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery in the continental U S A Appendix A Warranty Information What your warranty does not cover 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 hasbeen 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 Lossof 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 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 71 Appen dix B FCC Regulations FCC R
34. e 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 INPUT In TV and VCR mode press the INPUT button one or more times to toggle through the available video inputs ANT Lets you switch the source of the video signal from DSS satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal TRANSPORT Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE Use when controlling an auxiliary device such as a VCR or Laserdisc player Note that the RECORD button is used to schedule a timer recording when using a program guide Programming theRemoteControl 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 61 Refer ence Programming theRemoteto 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 r
35. e 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 istouching the front of the VCR 2 Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off 3 When your VCR turns off or on you have located the sensor To test the VCR controller use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located and then follow the steps described under Selecting a VCR Type Back of DSS Receiver 000 O QE a ES First Things First Selecting a VCR Type You need to tell the DSS receiver which VCR brand you are using 1 Press MENUeSELECT 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 i s ri ime E Syriam Te fog Enler the mie tor roer WGH Erem iia 1 Gea ii Poor Uier s miali Remoare Setup Mure Size Data Pari he di
36. e best picture quality If your TV has SVIDEO 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 WIDE BAND DATA PORT This port allows you to connect the DSS system to future services and accessories A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required LOW SPEED DATA PORT this port allows you to connect the DSS system to accessories such asthe Home Control base module SATELLITE IN Use to connect the DSS receiver to the satellite dish PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the DSS receiver The DSS system requires a phone line connection to periodically call out to program providers VCR CONTROL Allows the receiver to control your VCR REMOTE IN Use in conjunction with a remote control signal sender Reference RemoteControl Buttons POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off TV Tellsthe remote to control the TV VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR AUX _ Tellsthe remote to control an alternative device connected to your TV DSS1 DSS2 Lets you cont
37. ears You can select up to eight menu items to appear in this menu 26 E cith we claceienl oe Ss Enh Heig ller He ap and dnwe keia io Doni Gales hig ighh a Fich thew Then Colar krbe mesi MUAL jin replace dhl Te w iha yar eme eiry The Fetch menu is a convenient way to call up frequently used menu items Customizethe 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 These menu items can be placed in 1 Press MENU eSELECT to bring up the Main menu the Fetch menu j dado e The Guides Point to and select Options e Edit Users 3 Point to About DSS but do not select it Instead press Signal Meter FETCH on the remote The Fetch menu appears e Alternate Audio 4 Use the arrow up and down arrow buttonsto point to where e System Options the new Fetch item should appear e System Test 5 Press MENU SELECT to confirm the selection e New Access Card Set VCR Type e Remote Setup e Picture Size RF Remote Setup e Interactive Setup e About DSS e Translucency Default Guide Color Scheme Refer ence How It All Works LFirst Things First 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 p
38. egistration Information Your DSS equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and isin 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 usefut to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your DSS equipment from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontin
39. en music channels are selected 47 The Menu System 48 System Options System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the Options menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DSS system You should use this feature to get your Access Card number or when your receiver doesn t seem to be working correctly There are four separate tests signal tuning phone connection and access card A message screen appears telling you whether the system passed each test If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings New Access Card Periodically your program provider may issue you a replacement access card The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card Once you have transferred the information to the new card your old card becomes invalid Because your specific account information is stored in the access card power failures should have no effect on your DSS system Set VCR Type To use the VCR controller feature you need to tell the DSS receiver which VCR brand you are using 1 Use the arrowsor digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR brand The VCR codes are located in the Reference section 2 Foll
40. erproof upr Description Part No Price Qty Total 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 lta a Dai contains cable and li a hardware to install the FVIQeO Ralls el 1 dish and connec the Weatherproof F Connector 2 D905 5 30 system 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 Remote Control 232578 42 15 a lost remote Or order a Home Control Kit HCDSS10 59 95 second remote for Lamp Module HC10LM 14 95 i 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 module Prices are subject to change without notice HC10LM Lamp module lets you control incandescent lamps only HC20AM or HC25AM Appliance modules turn appliances like coffee pots popcorn makers or stereo on or off Choose 2 or 3 prong Total Merchandise 10 Minimum O rder Sales Tax Weare required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA or MasterCard prefera
41. es Use the MENUeSELECT button to bring up the Main menu and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option 29 The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu press M ENU SELECT on the remote Muaiibas Furchiar limari Frohipy Spiga Oh Pointing Homi Linim 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 MENUeSELECT 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 Exitand press MENU SELECT 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 Using Help All menus have a Help button For example selecting the Help button from the Main menu shows you information about using the Main menu screen The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu If the Main menu doesn t appear when you press MENUeSELECT the remote might not be in DSS mode Try pressi
42. esponds to the remote commands Follow these stepsto program your remote to control your TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Look up your brand and code number s on the TV Code list on the following pages 3 Press and hold the TV button 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the TV button and press OFF ON or CHAN UP DOWN to see if the TV respondsto the remote commands If it doesn t try the next code listed for your brand 6 Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote commands Programming theRemoteto 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 62 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 contr
43. g as close to the point of cable entry as practical This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810 15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for non commerical home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Tableof Contents First THINGS FALSE sisisasinsisonnianannaninnasnnanannannannannanaanii D What is the DSS Sytem 0 eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeenaaesaeeeaaeseaeeaes 4 What s in the BOX si ccccsiotcccueet ese esses dinein iiaa iae a 5 USING This Manual seiere iieiaei anaa eaaa ba 6 The Point and Select Method ssssssesssssssresssssresrnesnnsrnnrnssnnses 7 Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV oo eeeeceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeees 8 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 00 8 JACKS ANG Ca blesio kiiin 9 Connecting the VCR Controller ssssssssssssssessnsssesressnssrnsrnernssrnesesns 14 Ordering DSS Programming ssssssssssessessnessesrnnsnsnnsenernsennnsnernnena 16 Program Guides ss
44. gits te erie ike apprepnaiae VER The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR 5 Use the arrowsor 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 First Things First Interactive Setup If you self installed your satellite dish you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the interactive setup again select Options from the Main menu then select Interactive Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu Ordering DSS Programming After you have installed your system you should contact the service providers DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS programming Programming with DIRECTV Call 1 800 347 3288 Programming with USSB Call 1 800 204 USSB When you order programming you need to know your Access Card number To get the number select Options from the Main menu then System Options and then select System Test Wait for the system to run all of it s
45. he 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 MENUeSELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu 4 Use the arrowsto highlight the Dish Pointing option and then press MENU SELECT to access the dish pointing screen NOTE The menu screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here Select by Clip Emer Lan long Jiii Meher 5 Use the arrowson the remote or the front panel to highlight Zip Code and then press MENU SELECT 6 Enter the zip code for the dish installation location 7 Record the elevation and azimuth numbers below Elevation Azimuth a aA Elevation is the up Azimuth is side to down angle that the side direction that You only need to use one of the dish is pointed the dish is pointed available methods to find your dish pointing coordinates If you know the zip code for the locality where the dish is being installed use that The Menu System Using theOn Screen Signal Meter The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal and it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal Follow these steps to bring up the on screen signal meter 1 Turn on your television and
46. icture to your screen 2 Program Guides Wh at s It For This section also describes the controls located C Th e Men u Syst em on the front and back of the receiver Wh at El se Can it Do Your remote is capable of controlling other 4 Refer ence devices as well This section tells you how to program the remote to control TVs VCRs Laserdisc players and other equipment 5 Appen dices Lie Sines y Se ae E y Bae y y See Gi Refer ence Partsof 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 Oo World View These parts make up the DSS system big picture Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite Satellite Relays the programming signals back to your satellite dish The satellite is parked above the equator in geostationary orbit 22 300 miles above the earth DSS Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals Because the satellite isso 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 Refer ence Home View These parts are inside of or attached to your house Remote Control Satellite Dish
47. ings First Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV During the satellite dish 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 Thingsto Know BeforeConnecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Always turn off the DSS receiver TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components e Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier or DSS recei
48. isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the DSS satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference e Move the DSS satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference e Plug the DSS satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so that the DSS satellite receiver and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies 72 Appen dix C Accessories Accessory Order Form for Digital Satellite Systems RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weath
49. ke around the CLEAR button menu system because exploring isthe best way to learn The context sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel Remember press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular DSS viewing Press the CLEAR button on the remote to remove the on screen menus and return to normal viewing 31 TheMenu 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 Apollo 13 PG Tom Hanks Kevin Bacon 1995 Based om the imie siory of the il fated 2th Apollo mission bound for the moon iis 1970 and there s little interest in this rowing Might inti thar is things go very wrong and prospects of a hate return fade Directa Gy Ren hHeward i Ibp Timiti l pn fi iji Tessy Garden Home Fu Buyers M Showcase Fertgy li Wings Wines Can Easiness simess Money Ch inside W Hio Apollo TI Ho llywo Shey Singled Gut Tep 10 Video Countde Beavis amp i 2e7Cev oxy o Returns you to Takes you to previous screen the Main menu Help gives you Displays more more inf
50. lacement 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 asa bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative Thisis for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery in the continental U S A 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit isnot received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to yo
51. lacement 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 RCA DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 91 daysto 1 year Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor e 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 During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your DSS with a new or at our option refurbished unit e After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your DSS with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair Labor costs for the removal and re installation of any equipment are your responsibility 69 Appendix A Warranty Information 70 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 rep
52. limits can be accessed and changed The WHO button toggles through the profiles Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal family or profile limits No limits password to activate your profile can be accessed or changed e If the profile is not password protected you can just press Red Lock icon No limits can be MENU SELECT to activate it accessed or changed A password is required to override limits or The channel spending ratings and viewing limits will reflect the access the system chosen profile only when the system is locked 45 TheMenu System 46 Options The Options menu lets you set up personal preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work The Options menu lets you change how the system works The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences Follow the on screen instructions to make changes to the system Interactive Setup If you self installed your satellite dish you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu The Menu System About DSS 3 l l Options Select About DSS from the Options menu to choose from a list
53. m You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs using the on screen menus TheMenu System Using theAttractions Guide Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your Program guide These events are called coming attractions and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button until the Detail Guide or Grid Guide appears on screen 2 Use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen Point to and select the Other Guides button 4 Point to and select the Attractions Guide i Ta Ira are b The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats 5 Point to a channel and select it UY Mage ts OT Le The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu The Menu System Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases Pulim Porches Pitan Pore tuner Ine Weidiegs and a puparai ani e Lota tae a Spencciarg Limiin 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 keysto 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
54. n and press MENU SELECT You need to lock the system in order for rating limits channel limits viewing hours and To start you can add or delete all channels spending limits to go into effect After you lock the system you 3 Use the arrow keys to point to a channel and press need to enter the system MENU eSELECT to remove or replace the check mark password to edit the limits See Checkmarked items appear in the channel list Locking the System for details 41 The Menu System 42 Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channelsfrom 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
55. nd 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 TheOther Program Guides few more guides the Channel Guide the Logo Guide and the Besides the Detail Guide Grid Guide and SurfGuide there are a Attractions Guide You can access these guides by selecting the Other Guides button Other Guides button at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide 21 Program Guides The Channel Guide Displays a channel s programming schedule in a channel by channel format Leer in A Prieate Mattes Chur Goan HVS mo pipii Datgerdii Ping Appi manni 2 1107 An tpm Ut Shem rra ETE ra p LEE Ti The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user s profile You can point to any program and i tune to that channel get more The Attractions Guide information or set a timer to Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and record special events information Just press the MENU eSELECT INFO or RECORD buttons DTe oait wiv fave ans mami ia Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide e Point to a channel and press MENUPeSELECT e Point to Exit and press MENUeSELECT e Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote
56. ng the DSS1 button on the remote and then MENUeSELECT 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 This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter Prog ram Guide Program Guide Mailbox Shows the on screen programming schedules Mailbox Purchases Use to read mail messages from your program providers s TME Purchases Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases and to review Profiles 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 how your system looks run the system test and install a new access card Dish Pointing Use to find your dish pointing coordinates and to access the on screen signal strength meter Home Control With the proper equipment this feature lets you control certain devices and appliances in your house Don t BeAfraid to Explore Don t Forget about the Once you ve learned the basics feel free to po
57. ngth is 100 the signal strength you achieve will probably be less Although there is no difference in picture quality between a signal strength of 60 and 85 the higher the signal the less likely you are to experience negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow called rain fade 51 The Menu System 52 HomeControl 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 Data Interface to the receiver and a remote module to the device you want to control These devices are available as accessories sold through your digital satellite dealer or the accessories order form at the back of this book Once you have connected your Home Control devices you can control them through the on screen menus Home Control setup The Home Control Data Interface connects to the LOW SPEED DATA port on the back of the receiver Once connected you oo must tell the receiver to use this port for Home Control LOW SPEED DATA PORT 1 Press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu Point to and select Options 2 3 Point to and select System Options 4 Point to and select Data Port and choose Home Control as the default setting Device Setup 1 From the Main menu select Home Control This svice has ned baan gri ug Deven i Home Control can control several devices TheMenu System 2 Selec
58. ol your TV record your TV code here for easy reference UOUU 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 VCR record your VCR code here for easy reference UUU Refer ence Programming theRemoteto Control This remote may not operate all Other Devices models of the brands that are shown Use the codes shown in The AUX button is a device button that can be programmed to this manual or on the sheet control a second VCR a cable box or a laserdisc player packed with your remote 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 3 Press and hold the AUX button code here for 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 Usin g th e Remote Buttonsto Controla 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 Pressthe device button TV DSS1 DSS2 VCR or AUX to set the remote to control the
59. onic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover OR OFF AIR ANTENNA First Things First Connection D ii Good Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have DSS e TV with PF input RECEIVER e Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive cable programming with cable box 1 Turn off DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel CABLE OR OUTTOTV O 0O 6 OFF AIR ANTENNA ae a VIDEO R L S AUDIO G INFROMANT ny 6 6 6 SATELLITE IN 6 B s voeo R U AUDIO CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover First Things First Connecting the VCR Controller In order for the DSS receiver and VCR to communicate you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver 1 Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DSS receiver 2 Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR LocatingtheVCR sInfrared Remot
60. ormation sorting options Sort the guide by Searches guide for Topics Movies or Sports specific information Scrolls through Sorts the guide the guide a alphabetically by title Shows all available programs Bringing UptheProgram 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 32 The Menu System Th e 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 havemail There are two ways to tell if you have mail depending on whether the DSS receiver is turned on or off e If the DSS receiver is turned on the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted e If the DSS receiver is turned off the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes Checking your mail Select Mailbox on the Main menu or channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press MENU SELECT The message is opened for you to read i Call Her ro pe bbe h ol f e P C were esanei 39 fot Bormi o Crome Basse he j y G4 Weesticminla Uy lh meen Mail provides the latest information from program providers 2 Press MENU SELECT again to close the letter After you read a message and
61. ow 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 e Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the DSS receiver Remote Setup Choose which remote button DSS1 or DSS2 will control the DSS receiver The Menu System Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4 3 the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16 9 Data Port Let s you choose whether the low speed data port is used for low speed data or communicating with the Home Control Base accessory See the Home Control section in this book for more information Alternate Audio When you select Alternate Audio from the Options menu the Alternate Audio display screen comes up Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press MENU SELECT The DSS system will then automatically set the audio program to the selected audio program type when that type is available There are two ways to change the audio 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 49 T
62. ptions Sort the guide by Searches guide for Topics Movies or Sports specific information Scrolls through Sorts the current guide the guide alphabetically by title Shows all available programs Bringing Upthe Program Guides You can access the program guides by pressing M ENU SELECT on the remote and selecting Program Guide or by using the GUIDE button on the remote hoon Gurie Hoo Corral Program Guides Anatomy of TheChannel Banner Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner Program titles Family is one of five and information selectable Profiles Outdoor Living e Tipae tin 2 401 MAO Rabe Wed 7 197 Engla H Farny 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 Searches guide for alphabetically by title 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 M ENU SELECT to choose an item On screen icons represent frequently used menu items Some icons also change appearance to show the item s status Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits No limits can be accessed or changed Red Lock icon No
63. rams that you see on the TV screen make up one section or page of the total program guide You can scroll to By default the Detail Guide other sections using the arrows point to other times with the appears when you press GUIDE on left and right arrows point to other channels with the up and the remote You can change the down arrows default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide Scrolling Page By Page Select Options from the Main If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide menu Select Look and Feel then faster press the Channel Up Down buttons on the remote set the Default Guide control The highlight scrolls a page at a time 20 Program Guides Tuningto 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 Ewi Hip Wiar e hay Four Madkditgs aad aF aneta y m Mina Charen Channel Guide Guy aad Reccerd High Grant amie Mone a core ied i i h eela The oie ie ae at o heel Se weet dik ter Pee Tite teres he ded of aniria a pumthain iha pogran 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 a
64. rol 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 Bringsup the on screen program guide Press the GUIDE button several times to toggle through the different types of guides FETCH Bringsup the Fetch menu Use the arrows and MENU eSELECT to point and select a menu item WHO Press the WHO button one or more times to toggle through your user profiles CLEAR Removesthe on screen displays and return to normal viewing MENUeSELECT Bringsup the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press MENU eSELECT to select a highlighted choice ARROWS Use the navigation arrowsto move the on screen highlight up down left or right Using the arrows to highlight a FORWARD menu item is also called pointing INFO Bringsup the on screen channel banner Press again to get program details ALT AUD Alternate Audio Use to toggle through the available languages or audio types for a program MUTE Turns off the sound Press again to restore the sound GO BACK Moves you back and forth between your last two selected channels In the menu system returns you to the previous screen CHAN UP DOWN Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list If you are in the program guide or menu system use the CHAN UP DOWN buttons to page up and down a screen at a time 60 Referenc
65. s Themes button Select the Movies Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or musicals A He Aceon na 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 EEA Ear hall Baikeiball Fanthall 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 24 Ji Movies button Movies Themes button Sports button Sports Themes button All button Program Guides AlphaSort AlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current guide Select the AlphaSort button to search for specific As program titles that are in the current program guide Use the arrow button to highlight a character then press MENU SELECT AlphaSort button 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 AlphaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Aube Racing ees Ph
66. satellite receiver 2 Tune your television to the satellite receiver s output channel 3 Press MENUeSELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu 4 Use the arrowsto highlight the Dish Pointing option and then press MENU SELECT to access the dish pointing screen 5 Use the arrowson the remote or the front panel to highlight Signal Meter and then press MENU SELECT o Sag re ee a Signal k lected Adkest for serene wile rey ok vr be Tiiri H a Peak signal E y Tna E Fi Esmani Ji Pe mini haa ni If the dish is pointed to the correct azimuth and elevation the signal meter will show you the current signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone If you are not receiving a signal you need to incrementally adjust the azimuth setting on the dish After you receive a signal you will want to continue to adjust the azimuth to try to get the best possible signal Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine tuning the dish Although the signal strength may appear to change this may be due to different types of interference To fine tune the dish consult the DSS Installation Guide and follow the instructions on adjusting the dish elevation and azimuth Dish Pointing Peak Signal The Peak Signal indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained which is not necessarily the highest possible signal While the maximum signal stre
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68. t a device you would like to control Home Control Tum ti on Devke t ka lanp T m IL lr i F bated is TSS Sat Timer 1i Gait Teten The herse code is a atd he eduk cote oe Se SE ef Mar hrir Keep track of devices by assigning a label 3 Complete the on screen sentence using the arrow buttons and MENU eSELECT 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 Once the device is set up there are two waysto 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 tail le Cerice Taner i Tener Viewer 2 Device wie tum on ai Y g a onl iD para otf a Tira a Timer Tiimi Tiner E Hue Timer Complete the on screen sentence to schedule a timer 1 Use the arrows and MENUeSELECT to enter an on and off time 2 Point to and select Run Timer If you want to change a device select Edit Setup You can schedule several timers to control the same device at different times The Menu System Fetch Menu The Fetch menu isa list of favorite menu items that you define Press the FETCH button on the remote The Fetch menu app
69. t keys to enter a four digit If you forget the SYSTEM system password password contact your program F ae rovider s authorization center 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it P 44 The Menu System rofiles When the system is unlocked the channel spending viewing and ratings limits that you have set are no longer in effect 1 Point to Unlock System and press MENU SELECT 2 Point to Yes and press MENU eSELECT 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 Pressthe WHO button to scroll through the profiles G m The Lock Unlock icons in the channel banner provide an easy way to lock or unlock the system Just point and select to change the lock status Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked Spending viewing and other
70. 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 Program Guides i Pr ram ide aE ISa pogram Sude L First Things Fir st 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 2 remember the Point and Select rule Point to Program Gu ides items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel Then press MENU2SELECT to tune to that program C Th e Men u Syst em 4 Refer ence 5 Appen dices Lies miners i y y Bania y An X y ERS Q 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 Program titles selectable Profiles and information Program Guide Family Apollo 13 Pt Tom Hanks Kevin Bacon 1909 i the moon its 1970 and theres little imieres Might until ihat things go verv wrong ane pros a tale peturn fade Directed by Ren Howard T H f ifi 1 213 boils Ty Home Fu Buyers Mi Showcase Wings Winey Business Business Money Ci inside W Apollo 11 Singlead Out Tap 10 Video Counts Seer ox Returns you to Takes you to previous screen the Main menu Help gives you Displays more more information sorting o
71. the section Connecting Your DSS Receiver for more information e There are batteriesin the remote and that they are working correctly e The access card is installed in the receiver Running the System Test Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system 1 Turn on your TV and the DSS receiver 2 Press DSS to put remote in DSS mode then press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu Point to and select Options Point to and select System Options Point to and select System Test aA un FF W If your system does not pass the system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 If you continue to have problems call 1 800 679 4776 Appendix A Warranty Information Toll Free Telephone Product Help You can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number 1 800 679 4776 Toll free inside U S A Thomson provides a toll free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your DSS System as many problems can be diagnosed over the phone If necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you Please have your DSS System model serial number and date of purchase ready when you call If your unit is out of warranty we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladl
72. uance of service may be required Where prior notice isnot practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specificationsin 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
73. up a timer Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings when you connect the VCR Controller to your DSS receiver and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using 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 On screen icons are an easy way to understand the timers To record with timers D indicates the timer is set your VCR must be preset to the DSS output channel RF or indicates the timer is set for Line a PPV e Your VCR must be OFF at the time the program isto start Ry indicates a timer conflict recording 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 Menu System Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button E F Ea Timers 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 ee m x P z er iei Si Punt Mindditgs aad a Panera Sr lt e ERA DT n Chafriel Guide Th erin Co reiii a eri TH pet Bup aed Becoed La bp aren tke ey a P Agiri a e High Geant anie Maome a cond ined ear feet The ne be ee ao tree nS eee eal dl tor Pee Tiar direita lae the idee of ainada
74. ur 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 and 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 1 Evidence of purchase date such asa 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 pro
75. ver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components First Things First Jacksand Cables S Video Jack and Cable The S Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS system This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DSS receiver to your TV Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S video jack carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality and should be used if your TV has no S Video jack Theses jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The DSS receiver audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the right red audio jack on the DSS receiver RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the DSS receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS system is used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS receiver and your TV s antenna input VCR Controller J ack and Cable The VC
76. want to erase it point to Erase Message and press M ENU SELECT When you exit the display screen messages not erased are saved in memory Mailbox The Menu System 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 Tuningto a PPV Program When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a Pay Per View channel you need to press the INFO button to bring up the Program Details screen in order to purchase a program is 3 a cae Pour Gdditgs ad a Poe i a Tup Popara Ei Inet Hava Dip aid Feroe ee Si O aa n ne ay Pag Dier Tees r i tempi Largim Vike Emin emm lt M Hien Gam amie Miaseiji A cone ited eo ela The nr tae bi reais alo trices weal diil tor Phe Tie tebe ihe idee of aniva Use the program guide to get to the Program Details screen
77. with a video program A foreign language translation isan example Attractions Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider Azimuth Refers to the left to right positioning of your DSS dish When you enter your zip code or latitude and longitude the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your location 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 Dish Pointing The antenna dish must be pointing directly to the satellites to receive the DSS signal Obtain dish pointing coordinates and check signal strength in the Dish Pointing menu screen DSS Receiver Receives processes and converts the digitally compressed satellite signalsinto audio and video Elevation Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS dish When you enter your zip code or latitude and longitude the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location 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 R
78. y service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished unit Refer to the limited warranty included in the booklet to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything Obtain a Return Authorization RA number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone The representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the problem Include your name address and model serial number of your unit These numbers are located on the back of your receiver If your DSS System is within the warranty period please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment For your protection insure all shipments for full rep

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