RCA Satellite Radio DRD212NW User Guide

DRD2 1 2 NW  
USER’S  
MANUAL  
What is the DSS System? ...3  
Using the Program Guide...6  
Using the Menu System...10  
Using On-line Help..........14  
Features .........................16  
Setting Up the Remote.....36  
Connecting the Receiver ..38  
Warranty Information .....52  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
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Table of Contents  
Section 1: Using Your DSS System  
What is the DSS System? .....................................................................................3  
Using this Manual..................................................................................................4  
Important Note about This DSS Users Manual...............................................................4  
The Only Rule: Point and Select ..........................................................................5  
What is Point and Select? .................................................................................................5  
Using the Program Guide .....................................................................................6  
Bringing Up the Program Guide......................................................................................6  
Exiting from the Program Guide......................................................................................7  
Getting Around in the Program Guide ............................................................................7  
Sorting the Program Guide ..............................................................................................8  
Using the Menu System ......................................................................................10  
Menus .............................................................................................................................10  
Display Screens ..............................................................................................................11  
Commonly Used Buttons...............................................................................................13  
Using On-line Help ..............................................................................................14  
Auto Help .......................................................................................................................14  
Help Buttons ..................................................................................................................14  
Menu Help......................................................................................................................15  
Major Features.....................................................................................................16  
Pay-Per-View Programs......................................................................................16  
Purchasing and Viewing ................................................................................................16  
Reviewing PPV Purchases..............................................................................................18  
Canceling PPV Programs ...............................................................................................18  
The DSS Mailbox .................................................................................................18  
How To Tell When You Have Mail ...............................................................................19  
Checking Your Mail .......................................................................................................19  
Mailbox Size ...................................................................................................................20  
Setting Up Channel Lists ....................................................................................20  
Building Your Channel Lists ..........................................................................................21  
Using Your Channel Lists...............................................................................................21  
Choosing Your Channel Lists.........................................................................................22  
Changing Your Channel Lists ........................................................................................23  
Setting Rating, Spending, and Channel Limits.................................................23  
Setting the Ratings Limit.................................................................................................24  
Setting the Spending Limit ............................................................................................24  
Setting the Channel Limit ..............................................................................................24  
Locking the System ........................................................................................................25  
Unlocking the System ....................................................................................................26  
Session Unlock ...............................................................................................................26  
Unlocked v. Locked v. Session Unlock .........................................................................26  
DSS and Digital Satellite System are trademarks of Hughes Communications, a  
unit of GM Hughes Electronics.  
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Alternate Audio Programs..................................................................................27  
ALT AUD Remote Button ...............................................................................................27  
Alternate Audio Display Screen .....................................................................................28  
Other Features.....................................................................................................29  
Picture Size .....................................................................................................................29  
System Test.....................................................................................................................29  
New Access Card Setup .................................................................................................29  
Parts of the DSS System.....................................................................................30  
World View ....................................................................................................................30  
Home View ....................................................................................................................31  
Back Panel......................................................................................................................32  
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................33  
Remote Buttons..............................................................................................................34  
Section 2: Setting Up Your DSS System  
Setting up the Remote.........................................................................................36  
Installing the Batteries....................................................................................................36  
Programming the Remote .............................................................................................36  
TV Codes ........................................................................................................................37  
Connecting Your DSS receiver to Your TV .......................................................38  
Jacks and Cables ............................................................................................................38  
Choosing a Connection..................................................................................................39  
Connection A (Best Picture and Sound Quality)...........................................................40  
Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality) .................................................42  
Connection C (Good Picture and Sound Quality).........................................................44  
Connection D (Good Picture and Sound Quality) ........................................................46  
Glossary ...............................................................................................................48  
Menu Tree.............................................................................................................50  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................51  
Warranty Information ..........................................................................................52  
FCC Regulations..................................................................................................56  
Accessories .........................................................................................................59  
Index..........................................................................................Inside Back Cover  
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Getting Started  
What is the DSS System?  
Youve 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 programs are broadcast in digital  
format, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs  
and CDs. You know the dish is small—18 inches—and that it often can  
be installed in a matter of hours. (See the DSS Satellite Dish Antenna  
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 dont know? For instance...  
Th e DSS system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS remote  
and push the DSS button—a program comes on the TV. Press  
the Channel Up/Down buttons to scan through the channels.  
Press the number keys to go directly to a channel.  
There is an on -screen Program Guide. The Program Guide  
lists the available programs and times. It is designed to help you  
select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also  
sort the Guide to list only specific types of programs. You can  
select Sports, for example, and your guide will show current and  
upcoming sports programs only. Or movies. Or news.  
There is the DSS on -screen Men u System that allows you to  
customize your system: set up your system, build channel lists,  
preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail  
from your program providers.  
There are three types of On -lin e Help to assist you in learning  
to use the DSS system: Auto Help, Help buttons, and the Help  
menu. (See Using On-line Help, page 14.)  
DSS and Digital Satellite System are trademarks of Hughes Communications, a  
unit of GM Hughes Electronics.  
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Using This Manual  
Using this Manual  
The purpose of this Users Manual is to give you the information youll  
need to begin using the DSS system. The manual is divided into two  
parts:  
Section 1: Usin g Your DSS System contains the information and the  
steps necessary to learn how one simple rule—Point and Select—allows  
you to use every feature in the Program Guide and the menu system.  
(See The Only Rule: Point and Select on page 5.)  
Section 2: Settin g Up Your DSS System contains chapters of  
information that may be necessary if you move, change, or add  
components in your DSS system. This section includes the steps  
necessary to:  
Set up your DSS remote control  
Connect the DSS receiver to your TV and other components  
Order DSS accessories  
Important Note about This User’s Manual  
This manual assumes that your DSS system has been installed, meaning:  
1. The DSS satellite dish has been installed, correctly pointed at the  
satellite, and connected to your DSS receiver.  
2. The DSS receiver is connected to your television and telephone  
line.  
3. The access card is installed in your DSS receiver.  
Note:  
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 TV Universal Remote Control has batteries and has  
been programmed to control both your DSS receiver and your  
TV (if your TV is remote-controllable).  
If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish Installer's  
Guide for information regarding proper installation. Then, refer to the  
section, Connecting Your DSS Receiver, in this manual. See your dealer  
for specific information regarding professional installation or the  
purchase of a Self-Installers Kit.  
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The Only Rule: Point and Select  
The Only Rule: Point and Select  
You only need to know one rule to use the DSS system: Point and  
Select. Once you master this rule, you can use any part of the Program  
Guide or the menu system.  
What is Point and Select?  
The Point and Select method has two steps.  
1. Point  
You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front  
panel. Pressing the arrows keys (referred to as the arrows”)  
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.  
SELECT/DISPLAY  
For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight  
towards the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To  
point right, press the right arrow.  
ARROW  
KEYS  
2. Select  
Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by  
pressing the SELECT/DISPLAY button on the remote or front  
panel (called SELECT in this manual). Selecting an item tells the  
menu system to go ahead and make the change you have  
indicated.  
For example, the instructions in the Users Manual might tell you  
to: Point to the Help button and press SELECT.  
Now that you know how to use Point and Select, you can use any part  
of the DSS system, beginning with the Program Guide.  
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Using the Program Guide  
Using the Program Guide  
The Program Guide is designed to help you select regular programs and  
pay-per-view events by listing all the programs and program times that  
are available to you. (The content of the Program Guide is dependent  
on your program providers, and may not look exactly like the Program  
Guide menu, below.)  
Using the Program Guide is easy as long as you remember the simple  
point-and-select method. Point to items on the screen by pressing the  
arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Then, press SELECT to tune to  
that program.  
Bringing Up the Program Guide  
There are two ways to bring up the Program Guide  
1. Press the GUIDE button on the remote.  
or  
2. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Then, select Program  
Guide from the Main menu.  
7:35PM  
Program Guide  
Channel  
7:30PM  
8:00PM  
8:30PM  
9:00PM  
9:30PM  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
Movies  
Sports  
Other  
All  
Exit  
If you select a future program, you are given program details. If you  
choose a pay-per-view event, a second screen allows you to buy the  
program, find out more information, or return to the Guide.  
Note:  
Any time you want to remove the Program Guide or a menu from the screen, press  
CLEAR on the remote.  
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Using the Program Guide  
Exiting from the Program Guide  
There are three ways to exit from the Program Guide:  
Point to the Exit button on the bottom of the Program Guide and  
press SELECT  
or  
Point to a channel and press SELECT  
or  
Press CLEAR on the remote.  
The Program Guide leaves the screen and you are returned to regular  
program viewing. If you have selected a pay-per-view program, a  
display screen allows you to purchase the selected program.  
Getting Around in the Program Guide  
This section describes how to change channels and move around the  
Program Guide.  
Changing Channels with the number keys (0-9)  
You can point quickly to any channel in the Program Guide by entering  
the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point  
to the first listing for Channel 128, press the numbers 1-2-8 on the  
remote. To point to Channel 2, press 0-0-2.  
Scrolling  
The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section—or  
page—of the total Program Guide. You can scroll to other sections using  
the arrows: point to other times with the left and right arrows; point to  
other channels with the up and down arrows.  
CHAN / ▼  
If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide faster,  
press the Channel Up/Down buttons. The highlight block scrolls five  
lines—or channels—at a time. This is called “paging.”  
Selecting Special Guides  
Your programming providers may make available special types of  
guides that can be accessed from the main Program Guide. To select a  
special guide, go into the Program Guide and press MENU.  
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Using the Program Guide  
Sorting the Program Guide  
There are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottom of the  
Program Guide: (down arrow), Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Exit.  
The down arrow and the Exit button allow you to see other parts of the  
guide or remove the guide from the screen.  
7:35PM  
Program Guide  
Channel  
7:30PM  
8:00PM  
8:30PM  
9:00PM  
9:30PM  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
Movies  
Sports  
Other  
All  
Exit  
Button  
The button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the  
Program Guide. Once you point to the button, the Program Guide  
scrolls down one channel at a time each time you press SELECT.  
Note:  
You can also scroll down the Program Guide by continuing to press the down arrow  
on the remote control or front panel.  
Exit  
Exit Button  
The Exit button allows you to leave the Program Guide and return to  
regular TV viewing.  
Using the Sorting Buttons  
The remaining buttons at the bottom of the Program Guide are called  
“sorting buttons.” These buttons allow you to simplify the Program  
Guide to show specific types of information only, such as movies, or  
sports.  
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Using the Program Guide  
7:35PM  
9:30PM  
Your program providers may  
Program Guide  
periodically change the  
names and functions of the  
sorting buttons to reflect  
different ways of simplifying  
the Program Guide.  
Channel  
7:30PM  
8:00PM  
8:30PM  
9:00PM  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
Movies  
Sports  
Other  
All  
Exit  
Movies  
Movies Button  
Simplifies your Program Guide to list movies only.  
After selecting Movies, point to the Theme button that appears and press  
SELECT to sort the Program Guide to list specific types of movies, such as  
comedies or thrillers.  
Sports  
Other  
Sports Button  
Simplifies your Program guide to list sporting events only.  
After selecting Sports, point to the Theme button that appears and press  
SELECT to sort the Program Guide to highlight specific types of sports,  
such as basketball or soccer.  
Other Button  
Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics. Once you have selected a  
sorting topic from the list, your Program Guide will be simplified to show  
only that type of program.  
After selecting a topic, a Theme button may appear in the place of the  
Other button. Press SELECT to sort the Program Guide to highlight  
specific types of that topic.  
All  
All Button  
Resets the Program Guide to show all available channels and listings.  
Themes  
Themes Button  
Once you have simplified your Program Guide using one of the sorting  
buttons, you may be able to further sort the Program Guide to show sub-  
topics (themes”). For example, you could simplify your Program Guide  
to show baseball” under the Sports sorting button, or comedies” under  
Movies.  
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Using the Menu System  
Using the Menu System  
There are two parts to the menu system: menus and display screens.  
Menus  
Menus are lists of choices. The first menu is called the Main menu. To  
bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote.  
Any time you want to get  
out of a menu or the  
Program Guide, press  
CLEAR on the remote.  
Status  
There are two ways to make a choice in a menu:  
Point to the choice and press SELECT.  
or  
Press a corresponding number key on the remote.  
Exam ple 1: To choose Mailbox from the Main menu using the point  
and select method:  
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu.  
When using the point-  
and-select method in a  
menu, a Help message  
describing the highlighted  
item appears at the  
bottom of the screen.  
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2. Point to Mailbox.  
3. Press SELECT on the remote. The Mailbox display screen comes  
up.  
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Status  
Exam ple 2: To choose Help from the Main menu using number keys:  
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Press 6 on the remote. The Help menu screen comes up.  
Status  
Display Screens  
As you can see from the previous examples, some menu choices bring  
up other menus. The rest of the choices bring up display screens. A  
display screen is the place you do the actual work in the menu system.  
Each display screen has a work area, as well as a number of on-screen  
push buttons.  
Exam ple: To use a display screen to set up your channel lists:  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Point to Options and press SELECT.  
3. Point to Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists and press SELECT.  
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Using the Menu System  
4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT.  
The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up.  
5. Point to a check box on the display screen.  
6. Press SELECT to add the channel to the channel list.  
7. Press SELECT again to remove the channel from the list.  
8. To save your changes and leave the display screen, point to OK  
and press SELECT.  
For more information about building channel lists, see Setting  
Up Your Channel Lists, page 20.  
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Using the Menu System  
Commonly Used Push Buttons  
You will find on most display screens one or more push” buttons that  
allow you to save your changes, leave the screen, or get Help  
information.  
OK  
OK Buttons  
Youll see an OK button in many of the display screens. Any time you  
point to an OK button on a display screen and press SELECT, your  
changes are saved and you leave that display screen.  
Exit  
Exit Buttons  
Any time you point to an Exit button on a display screen and press  
SELECT, you are returned to the previous display screen or menu.  
Help Buttons  
Help  
Any time you point to a Help button on a display screen and press  
SELECT, you are given information about the screen you are using.  
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Using On-line Help  
Using On-line Help  
On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens. The  
DSS System provides three types of Help: Auto Help, Help buttons, and  
Menu Help.  
Auto Help  
Most menus contain a short description of the menu you are using.  
When using the point-and-  
select method in a menu,  
a help message  
describing the highlighted  
item appears at the  
bottom of the screen.  
Status  
Help Buttons  
Help buttons appear in many display screens. To see information about  
the display screen you are using, point to the Help button and press  
SELECT. Press SELECT to remove the message from the screen.  
Program Details  
To purchase this program, point to BUY and press SELECT.  
Then, point to EXIT and press SELECT.  
Dogzilla Returns  
Exit  
Buy  
Start time: 10:00 pm  
Stop time: 12:00 am  
Times  
Info  
Point to the Help button  
and press SELECT for  
information about the  
display screen.  
Cost to view: $ 6.00  
Help  
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Using On-line Help  
Menu Help  
Select Help from the Main menu to choose from a list of on-line Help  
topics. Then, use your remote control to find out about the specific parts  
of the DSS system.  
Status  
Point to Remote Control and press SELECT to see an on-screen display of  
the remote control. Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief  
description of the highlighted button. Press MENU to return to the Help  
menu.  
Point to Program Guide and press SELECT to see a screen-by-screen  
overview of the Program Guide features. Press SELECT to continue  
through each of the Help screens. Press MENU to return to the Help  
menu.  
Point to Menu System and press SELECT to see a screen-by-screen  
overview of the DSS menu system. Press SELECT to continue through  
each of the Help screens. Press MENU to return to the Help menu.  
Point to Program Types and press SELECT to see a screen-by-screen  
overview of the different kinds of programming available to you. Press  
SELECT to continue through each of the Help screens. Press MENU to  
return to the Help menu.  
Point to Front Panel and press SELECT to see an on-screen display of the  
DSS receiver front panel. Point to the different front panel features to  
see a brief description of the highlighted feature. Press MENU to return  
to the Help menu.  
Point to Back Panel and press SELECT to see 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. Press MENU to return  
to the Help menu.  
Point to Glossary and press SELECT to see a list of common DSS and TV  
terms. Point to various glossary items to see brief descriptions. Press  
MENU to return to the Help menu.  
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Major Features  
Major Features  
The DSS menu system offers you access to more features than a single  
users manual can explain in detail, so you should spend some time  
exploring the different menus and display screens. Some of the major  
features in the DSS system allow you to:  
Select pay-per-view programs and coming attractions  
Receive on-screen messages from your program provider  
Customize the DSS system with channel lists that you build  
yourself  
Set spending and rating limits—then lock the system to enforce  
those limits.  
Pay-Per-View Programs  
Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a  
movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For instance, there might be a  
specific channel that runs nothing but previews for movies. After  
previewing the movie, you can purchase it or find out more details  
about it. PPV programs can also be found in the Program Guide.  
Purchasing and Viewing  
There are several ways to purchase PPV movies and events:  
Tune to a PPV program while pressing CHAN /to scan  
through the channel lists  
or  
Select a PPV program in the Program Guide  
or  
Select a coming attraction from the Attractions menu.  
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Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs  
The Program Details screen comes up if you point to a PPV program in  
the Program Guide and press SELECT.  
Program Details  
To purchase this program, point to BUY and press SELECT.  
Then, point to EXIT and press SELECT.  
Dogzilla Returns  
Exit  
Buy  
Start time: 10:00 pm  
Stop time: 12:00 am  
Times  
Info  
Cost to view: $ 6.00  
Help  
Using the Attractions Menu for PPV Programs  
Your program providers may offer future programming events not  
currently listed in your Program Guide. These events are called “coming  
attractions,” and can be previewed and purchased through the  
Attractions menu.  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.  
Status  
2. Point to Attractions and press SELECT.  
3. Point to the type of attraction you want to preview and press  
SELECT.  
4. Press SELECT during the preview to bring up the Program  
Details display screen.  
5. Point and select to buy or find out more about the coming  
attraction. Purchase the event in the same manner as a PPV  
program.  
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Major Features  
Reviewing PPV Purchases  
The Past Purchases display screen, which is accessed through the  
Options menu, allows you to review the programs that  
you have purchased  
have been broadcast  
have not yet been billed to your account.  
The list may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow keys to see  
more items. The Purchase History display screen also shows the title,  
channel, date, time, and cost of each program.  
Note:  
This list may be modified after each billing cycle.  
Canceling PPV Programs  
The DSS menu system allows you to cancel any of the pay-per-view  
events that you have purchased in advance, but havent watched yet.  
To cancel a PPV program.  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Point to Options and press SELECT.  
3. Point to Upcoming Purchases and press SELECT.  
The display screen that comes up shows the names, channels,  
dates, times, and costs of the programs you have ordered.  
4. If you want to cancel a program, point to that program and  
press SELECT.  
5. Point to Remove and press SELECT.  
The list may be longer than one screen. Use the down arrow  
key to see more items.  
The DSS Mailbox  
The DSS 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.  
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Major Features  
How to tell when you have mail:  
There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the  
DSS receiver is turned on or off.  
If the DSS receiver is turned on, a mail icon appears in the  
channel marker.  
If the DSS receiver is turned off, the power light on the front  
panel of the receiver flashes.  
Checking your mail:  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Point to Mailbox and press SELECT.  
The Mailbox display screen shows a list of the messages that  
have been sent.  
Status  
2. Point to a message and press SELECT. The message is opened  
for you to read. If the letter is longer than one page, you can  
scroll down using the arrow keys.  
.
Status  
3. Press SELECT again to close the letter.  
After you read a message, and want to erase it, point to Erase and press  
SELECT. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are  
saved in memory.  
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Major Features  
Mailbox Size  
The DSS mailbox has enough memory to store ten (10) forty character  
messages. You should periodically review and erase your mail messages  
to prevent any mail messages from being erased by the DSS system  
when memory runs low.  
Setting Up Channel Lists  
You set up your channel lists by bringing up the Channel Lists and  
Limits display screen and placing check marks in boxes corresponding  
to the channels you want in each list.  
To bring up the Channel Limits and Lists display screen:  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.  
2. Point to Options and press SELECT.  
3. Point to Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists and press SELECT.  
4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT. The  
Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up.  
As you can see from the display screen, the available channel  
lists are Norm al, Fav A, Fav B, and Paren t-approved.  
The Norm al list allows you to delete unwanted channels from  
the All list and create a new list. Th is is th e ch an n el list th at  
is in effect each tim e you turn on th e DSS receiver. A  
check mark in the Normal column indicates that the channel will  
be included in your Normal channel list. You can select as many  
channels as you wish.  
The Fav A list allows you to build a “Top Ten” favorite channels  
list. You can select up to 10 channels. A check mark indicates  
that the channel will be included in your channel list.  
The Fav B list allows you to build a second “Top Ten” favorite  
channel list. You can select up to 10 channels. A check mark  
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indicates that the channel will be included in your channel list.  
The Paren t-approved list, which is actually a channel limit,  
allows you to select the channels that can be viewed when the  
system is locked. A channel with a check mark in this column  
can be viewed at any time, whether the system is locked or  
unlocked. (For more information about the Parent-approved  
column, see Setting Channel Limits, page 24.)  
Building Your Channel Lists  
You build your lists by placing check marks in the columns  
corresponding to each channel in the Channel Limits and Lists display  
screen.  
1. Bring up the Channel Limits and Lists display screen (see  
above).  
The Fav A and Fav B  
lists can contain up to  
10 channels each. You  
cannot enter more than  
10 check marks in the  
columns for either of  
those lists  
2. Point to the check boxes and press SELECT at each channel you  
want to include or delete in your lists. A box with a check mark  
indicates that the channel is included in your list; an unchecked  
box means that the channel has been taken off the list.  
3. To save your channel lists, point to the OK button and press  
SELECT.  
Using Your Channel Lists  
Once you have built the channel lists, you can use the lists to:  
Scan through the channels in your selected list using the CHAN  
/buttons on the remote or front panel  
Simplify your Program Guide by having it show only programs  
broadcast on the channels in your selected list.  
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Choosing Your Channel List  
There are two ways to choose the channel list that you want to use:  
1. Press the FAV (Favorite Channel List) Button  
or  
2. Bring up the Select Channel List display screen (accessed  
through the Options menu).  
FAV Button  
The FAV button allows you to simplify the Program Guide to show only  
those channels in your selected list. Press the FAV button to select a  
channel list. Each time you press FAV, a different list is activated.  
The lists cycle in this order: All, Normal, Fav A, Fav B, and so on. A  
channel marker at the top of the Program Guide indicates which  
channel list has been selected.  
Note: You can choose only from lists that have been set up to include one or more channels.  
Once you select a channel list with the FAV button, you can scan  
through the channels on that list using the /buttons on the remote  
or front panel.  
Select Channel List  
The Select Channel List display screen allows you to simplify the  
Program Guide to show only those channels in your selected list.  
(Once you select a channel list with the Select Channel List display  
screen, you can scan through the channels on that list using the /▼  
buttons on the remote or front panel.)  
To simplify your Program Guide to show only the channels on your list:  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Point to Options and press SELECT.  
3. Point to Select Channel List and press SELECT.  
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Select Channel List  
Point to a channel list and press SELECT.  
Then, point to OK and press SELECT.  
Normal List  
Favorite List A  
Favorite List B  
All Channels  
OK  
Help  
4. Point to the list you wish to use and press SELECT.  
5. Point to OK and press SELECT.  
This list becomes the list that is in effect until you change the list  
again or turn the DSS receiver off. Th e Norm al list is in effect  
each tim e you turn on th e DSS receiver.  
Your Program Guide will now show programming information for only  
those channels in your selected list.  
Changing Your Channel Lists  
You can make changes to your channels lists at any time by repeating  
Steps 1 through 3 in Building Your Lists on page 21.  
Setting Ratings, Spending, and Channel Limits  
The Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists menu is used to select and enforce  
the systems rating, spending, and channel limits. If the system is  
locked, a four-digit password called the key—which you define  
whenever you lock the system—must be entered to override the limits.  
To enter the Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists menu:  
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Point to Options and press SELECT.  
3. Point to Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists and press SELECT.  
The Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists menu comes up.  
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Status  
Setting the Ratings Limit  
The Ratings Limit display screen allows you to set a maximum viewing  
limit for rated programs, so long as the program provider has  
transmitted the proper code. This feature can be used to prevent  
certain rated programs from being viewed. Once a ratings limit is set  
and the system is locked, programs that have a higher rating than the  
set limit cannot be viewed without first entering your four-digit key.  
You can change your ratings limit whenever you wish.  
Note: The rating limit can not be enforced if a program has not been  
rated, or if rating information for that program is not transmitted by  
the program provider.  
Setting the Spending Limit  
The Spending Limit display screen prompts you to set a maximum  
spending limit for any one program. This may be useful in preventing  
expensive programs from being purchased inadvertently. Once a limit  
is set and the system is locked, programs that are more expensive than  
the limit cannot be purchased and viewed without first entering your  
four-digit key. You can change your spending limit whenever you wish.  
Setting the Channel Limit  
The Channel Limit allows you to designate which channels are parent-  
approved.” This means that only those channels with check marks in  
the Parent-approved column of the Channel Limits and Lists display  
screen can be viewed when the system is locked (see below).  
Once a channel limit has been set and the system is locked, programs  
that are not included in the Parent-approved list cannot be viewed  
without first entering your four-digit key.  
To set channel limits:  
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1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.  
2. Point to Options and press SELECT.  
3. Point to Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists and press SELECT.  
4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT. The  
Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up.  
The very first time turn on your receiver, all the channels in the  
Parent-approved column are checked—no channel limit is in  
effect until you make changes to the Parent-approved column  
and lock the system.  
5. Point to the channels in the Parent-approved column that you  
want to include in the Parent-approved channel list.  
6. Press SELECT to place or remove a check mark from a channel.  
A check mark indicates that the channel is Parent-approved,  
and can be viewed whether the system is locked or unlocked. A  
check box without a check mark indicates that the channel is  
not Parent-approved, and that the channel can not be viewed  
without entering your four-digit key when the system is locked.  
On ce th e system is locked, ch an n els with out ch eck  
m arks can n ot be viewed with out first en terin g your  
four-digit key.  
Locking the System  
The Lock System display screen enforces the rating, spending, and  
channel limits. When you lock the system, you are prompted twice to  
enter a four digit key: once to choose your number, and a second time  
to confirm it. Remember this number! You will need the number to  
unlock your system or to override any limits you have set. A closed lock  
icon is displayed in the channel marker when the system is locked.  
If you happen to forget your key, contact your program providers  
authorization center.  
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Unlocking the System  
The Unlock System display screen—which is available only when the  
system is locked—allows you to unlock the system. Unlocking the  
system turns off any ratings, spending, or channel limits you have set.  
You must re-lock your system to enforce your limits again (the limits  
stay the same). An open lock icon appears in the channel marker when  
the system is unlocked.  
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  
your four-digit key to override the system lock. If you en ter your key  
to override th e a ratin g, spen din g, or ch an n el lim it, all lim its are  
un locked un til you turn off th e receiver. When you turn the  
receiver on again, the system will be locked.  
The only way to permanently unlock the system once it has been  
locked is to enter the Unlock System display screen.  
Unlocked v. Locked v. Session Unlock  
The paragraphs below describe the differences among the three system  
lock conditions, Unlocked, Locked, and Session Unlock.  
Unlocked  
The first time you turn on your receiver, the system is unlocked.  
NO ratings, spending or channel limits are enforced.  
To lock the system, either set a ratings, spending, or channel limit, or  
choose Lock System from the Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists.  
Locked  
To lock the system, either set a ratings, spending, or channel limit, or  
choose Lock System from the Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists.  
You must enter your four-digit key to lock your system.  
ALL ratings, spending and channel limits are enforced.  
You must provide your four-digit key to override a ratings, spending, or  
channel limit. Once you have overriden one of these limits, the system  
enters Session Unlock.  
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Session Unlock  
If you override a limit when the system is locked, the system enters  
Session Unlock, meaning that the system is only unlocked from the time  
you override the limit until the receiver is turned off.  
NO ratings, spending or channel limits are enforced until you turn the  
receiver off and on again.  
To relock system, turn the receiver off and on again. To fully unlock the  
system, choose Unlock System from the Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists  
menu.  
Alternate Audio Programs  
Alternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs to be  
played with the video (when available). For example, audio broadcast  
in a second language may be available for certain programs.  
There are two ways to change the audio:  
1. Press ALT AUD on the remote.  
or  
2. Point to Alternate Audio from the Main menu and press SELECT.  
ALT AUD Remote Button  
Temporary audio selections are made by pressing ALT AUD on the  
remote. All the available audio types are selected one after another as  
you continue pressing the ALT AUD button. Once selected, the chosen  
audio remains selected until it is changed or until the DSS receiver is  
turned off.  
Alternate Audio Display Screen  
When you select Alternate Audio from the Main menu, the Alternate  
Audio display screen comes up.  
Point to the audio program type you wish to hear and press SELECT. A  
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Other Features  
check mark next to the program means you have selected that program.  
The DSS system will then automatically set the audio program to the  
selected audio program type, when that type is available.  
Other Features  
The following paragraphs describe several DSS system features, but  
dont provide step-by-step instructions. Explore the menu system, if for  
no other reason than to find out about the different features. Just  
remember the point and select method, and use the on-line Help where  
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it is available if you need more information.  
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.  
Note:  
You should only use the Cinema option if you have a CinemaScreen® TV: using the  
Cinema option on a standard TV screen could crop the picture.  
System Test  
The System Test display screen allows you to initiate diagnostic  
procedures on the DSS system. You should use this when your receiver  
doesnt seem to be working correctly. There are four separate tests:  
signal, tuning, phone and access card.  
A message screen appears, telling you whether the system passed each  
test. If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before  
concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the  
phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.  
New Access Card Setup  
Periodically, your program provider may issue you a 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.  
Note:  
Because your specific account information and custom settings are stored in the  
access card, power failures should have no effect on your DSS system.  
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Parts of the System  
Parts of the DSS System  
One way to understand the DSS system is to look at the different parts  
of the system—from the studio down to the DSS receiver and remote  
control in your living room.  
World View  
Satellite DIsh Antenna  
Uplink Center  
These parts make up the  
DSS system “big picture.”  
Satellite  
Authorization Center  
Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite.  
Satellite Relays the programming signals back to your satellite dish. The satellite is  
parked above the equator, in geostationary orbit 22,300 miles above the earth.  
DSS Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals. Because the satellite is so  
powerful, the dish can be as small as 18 inches.  
Program Provider Authorization Center Processes billing statements. Your DSS  
system is linked to the Customer Service Center through the phone jack on the back of your  
DSS receiver.  
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Parts of the DSS System  
Satellite DIsh  
DSS Receiver  
Telephone Jack  
Home View  
These parts are inside of or  
attached to your house.  
Access Card and Security Clip  
Remote Control  
DSS Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program information and relays it to  
your DSS receiver. (Your satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around  
your house. The satellite dish must, however, be pointed in a southern direction toward the  
satellite.)  
DSS Receiver Receives the TV program information and sends it to your TV or VCR.  
Telephone Jack Connects to the phone jack on the back of the DSS receiver. The DSS  
receiver uses a toll-free number once a month to update your access card. This update only  
takes a few seconds and ensures that you will have continuous service. The system  
automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the DSS receiver is calling out.  
Television If your television is remote controllable, you can program the DSS Universal  
TV Remote to change channels and volume.  
DSS TV Universal Remote (included with your DSS system) Controls the DSS system  
as well as most remote controllable TVs. Point the remote at the device you want to control.  
Access Card (installed in DSS receiver) Must be inserted for you to use the DSS system!  
Provides system security and authorization of DSS services. Do not remove the card except  
when issued a new card as a replacement for the original.  
Security Clip (installed in DSS receiver) Fits over the end of the access card and helps  
prevent the card from being inadvertently removed. To remove the clip, squeeze the top  
and bottom together and slide the clip off the access card.  
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Parts of the System  
Back  
Panel  
CH 3  
CH 4  
SATELLITE IN  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
PHONE  
JACK  
WIDE BAND DATA  
LOW SPEED DATA  
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
S-VIDEO  
3/4 SWITCH If you use the OUT TO TV jack to connect your DSS receiver to the TV, set  
the switch to 3 view the programming on TV channel 3. Set the switch to 4 to show the  
programming on channel 4.  
IN FROM ANT Used to connect a normal television antenna or cable service to your DSS  
receiver.  
OUT TO TV Used to connect the DSS receiver to your TV using coaxial cable.  
Note: Connecting your DSS receiver to the TV using the S-Video or Audio and Video jacks  
(if available on your TV) will give you better picture and sound than the OUT TO TV jack.  
S-VIDEO Used to connect your DSS receiver to your TV, if the TV has S-Video capability.  
The S-Video connection provides the best possible picture quality, and can also be  
connected to a VCR to record programming (if the VCR also has an S-video jack). If you use  
the S-Video jack, you must also use the AUDIO R and AUDIO L jacks, described below.  
VIDEO Used to connect your DSS receiver to your TV, if the TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks. If you use the VIDEO jack you must also use the associated AUDIO R and AUDIO L  
jacks.  
AUDIO R (right) and AUDIO L (left) Used to connect your DSS receiver to your TV, if  
the TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. If you use the AUDIO R and AUDIO L jacks you must  
also use the associated VIDEO jack. You can also connect the audio outputs to the audio  
inputs on a stereo amplifier. Either jack will provide mono sound if connected to a mono TV.  
WIDE BAND DATA PORT Will allow you to use the DSS system with new technologies,  
such as high-definition TV (HDTV), as they become available. A shielded cable and  
additional hardware may be required.  
LOW SPEED DATA PORT Will allow you to use the DSS system with new technologies  
as they become available. A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required.  
SATELLITE IN Used to connect the coaxial cable from your DSS satellite dish to your  
DSS receiver.  
PHONE JACK Used to connect the phone line to the DSS receiver. The DSS receiver  
should be connected to a phone line for best performance.  
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Front  
ON/OFF  
TV/DSS  
MENU  
SELECT/DISPLAY  
Panel*  
MESSAGE  
ON/OFF/MESSAGE Turns the DSS receiver on and off. When the DSS receiver is turned  
off, a flashing light indicates that a message has been sent by the Customer Service Center.  
Note: the DSS receiver is never really “off,” but is put into a standby state.  
TV/DSS Switches the OUT TO TV connection from DSS programming to the normal TV  
antenna or cable input. Similar to the TV/VCR button on many VCRs.  
ARROW KEYS Allows you to move around the Program Guide and menu system. Use  
these to point before selecting an item. When you are not in the Program Guide or the menu  
system, the up/down arrows can be used to change channels.  
MENU Brings up the Main menu.  
SELECT/DISPLAY Chooses an item you have pointed to when using the Program Guide  
or menus. Also brings up a channel marker showing the time, channel, and other program  
details when you are viewing a program or previewing a coming attraction.  
ACCESS CARD SLOT Insert your access card with the arrow face up and pointing  
toward the box. The DSS receiver is shipped with the access card inserted into the slot. Do  
not remove the access card, except to install a new card issued to you as a replacement for  
the original card.  
* The front panel can be used to control the DSS receiver when the remote is unavailable.  
Caution:  
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. The slots on top  
of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking airflow to  
the receiver could impair performance or cause damage to your receiver or other  
components.  
Do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot” component, such as an audio power amplifier.  
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Parts of the System  
OFF/ON  
TV  
DSS  
Remote  
Buttons  
SELECT/DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
MENU  
CLEAR  
PREV CH  
CHAN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
VOL  
0
TV/DSS  
FAV  
ALT AUD MUTE  
ARROWS Used to point to different items in the Program Guide or menu system.  
SELECT/DISPLAY  
SELECT/DISPLAY Selects items in the Program Guide and the menu system. When viewing a  
program, SELECT/DISPLAY brings up a channel marker providing detailed program information.  
When previewing a coming attraction or pay-per-view event, SELECT provides purchase  
information.  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON Turns the device you are now controlling with the remote on and off. (Actually, the DSS  
receiver is never really off,” but is put into a standby state.)  
TV  
TV Turns on the TV if your remote has been programmed to control an RCA, PROSCAN, or GE  
TV. (The DSS remote is preprogrammed to control most RCA, PROSCAN and GE Tvs.) Also puts  
the remote in TV mode. If your remote has been programmed to control another brand of TV,  
press TV and OFF/ON to turn on theTV. See Section 2: Setting Up the Remote, page 36.  
DSS  
DSS Turns on the DSS receiver and puts the remote in DSS mode (the remote now controls the  
DSS receiver).  
GUIDE  
GUIDE Brings up the Program Guide. Pressing the GUIDE button more than once brings up  
the the different guide views, or channel groupings, as they are made available by your program  
providers. Continue to press the GUIDE button to return to the normal guide view.  
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MENU  
MENU Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in a menu, pressing MENU has the  
same effect as pressing SELECT. If you are in the Program Guide, press MENU to bring up  
the Select Guide display screen which allows you to choose one of the available special  
guides offered by your program providers.  
CHAN  
CHAN UP / DOWN (channel up/down) Scans up and down through the channels  
programmed in the current channel list (like using your regular TV remote). Also allows you  
to page through the Program Guide and change channels on the TV when the remote is in  
TV mode.  
VOL  
VOL UP / DOWN (volume up/down) Controls the TV volume output (if the remote is  
programmed to control the TV).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0-9 (number buttons) Allow you to select menu items quickly and enter numerical values  
in some display screens. Also allows you to show a channel’s listings quickly in the  
Program Guide; directly tune to a channel number; and tune to a channel on the TV when  
the remote is in the TV mode.  
0
CLEAR  
CLEAR Removes all on-screen displays from the TV screen. Any uncompleted display  
screen is canceled and the previous setting restored.  
ALT AUD  
ALT AUD (alternate audio) Used to select different audio options for a particular program,  
if available. Continue to press ALT AUD to cycle through the available audio channels.  
FAV  
FAV (favorite channel list) Selects a channel scan list. Continue to press the FAV button to  
cycle through the four DSS channel scan lists: Normal, Favorite A, Favorite B, and All  
channels. Note: the only lists that are available are those that have been set up to include  
one or more channels.  
TV/DSS  
TV/DSS Switches the OUT TO TV output from the satellite signal to the home antenna or  
cable signal (if one is connected to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DSS  
receiver).  
PREV CH  
PREV CH (previous channel) Swaps the current channel with the last channel tuned.  
MUTE  
MUTE Turns the TV’s sound off if the remote is programmed to control your TV. Press  
MUTE again to restore the sound.  
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Setting Up the Remote  
Setting up the Remote  
The DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote  
controllable TVs. Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs are already  
programmed. Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed.  
Installing the Batteries  
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries  
in your DSS remote.  
1. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.  
2. Place four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and – end of  
each battery in each compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV  
To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed, turn the  
TV on, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button. Then press  
CHAN UP or DOWN to see whether the TV responds to the remote  
commands.  
Follow these steps to program your remote to control your TV.  
1. Turn on the TV.  
2. Look up your brand and code number(s) on TV Code list on  
the next page.  
3. Press and hold the TV button.  
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.  
5. Release the TV button and press POWER or CHAN UP/DOWN  
to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If it doesnt,  
try the next code listed for your brand.  
6. Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote  
commands.  
For easy reference, record your code here.  
Note: For PROSCAN, RCA,and GE TVs, pressing the device button will usually  
turn the device on; use the POWER button to turn the device off.  
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TV Codes  
Akai...................................................002  
Anam National..................................038  
AOC..............................011,019,027,088  
Candle .................................011,027,033  
Citizen ..........................011,027,033,064  
Colortyme ...........................011,027,084  
Concerto ....................................011,027  
Contec/Cony .........036,037,040,042,064  
Craig..................................................064  
Curtis Mathes.........000,011,015,027,037  
CXC...................................................064  
Daewoo...............................011,019,027  
Daytron ......................................011,027  
Electrohome.......................006,011,014,  
......................................027,038,061,068  
Emerson ......................011,026,027,028,  
...029,030,031,032,037,042,053,064,065,  
...............................067,075,076,078,079  
Envision .....................................011,027  
Fisher............................017,021,039,041  
Funai.................................................064  
GE.........................000,008,009,011,012,  
........................027,038,068,086,089,091  
Goldstar..............................003,004,006,  
...............................011,019,027,037,050  
Hallmark ....................................011,027  
Hitachi.........................009,011,027,036,  
...............................037,040,047,063,080  
Infinity ..............................................013  
JBL.....................................................013  
Jensen ........................................011,027  
JVC .....................................012,024,036,  
...............................037,040,048,051,074  
Kawasho .............................002,011,027  
Kenwood......................006,011,014,027  
Kloss Novabeam........................035,043  
KTV...................................................078  
Loewe ...............................................013  
Luxman ......................................011,027  
LXI .........................013,018,021,023,054  
Magnavox .................................006,007,  
.......................010,011,013,016,027,033,  
........................035,043,049,066,087,089  
Marants .............................................013  
Marantz.........................011,013,027,069  
MGA ............................006,011,014,019,  
........................022,027,041,056,061,068  
Mitsubishi....................006,011,014,019,  
.................022,027,041,055,056,061,068  
MTC.....................................011,019,027  
Multivision ........................................081  
NAD ...........................................018,023  
NEC.................011,014,019,027,038,084  
Panasonic .....................012,013,038,086  
Penney.........................000,008,011,019,  
........................027,040,068,077,086,088  
Philco....................006,007,010,011,013,  
..............................016,019,027,033,035,  
...............................037,038,043,087,089  
Philips..........................002,006,007,010,  
.....................................011,013,016,033,  
........................035,037,038,043,066,073  
Pioneer ..................011,027,045,062,093  
Portland ........................011,019,027,037  
ProScan.............................................000  
Proton...........................011,027,037,072  
Quasar.................................012,038,092  
Radio Shack .......................000,021,025,  
...............................036,037,059,064,078  
RCA..............................000,006,011,019,  
.................027,034,038,044,046,088,100  
Realistic.............................................021  
Sampo ........................................011,027  
Samsung.............................006,011,014,  
........................015,019,027,036,037,077  
Sanyo..................................017,021,039,  
.............................................056,057,058  
Scott.....................................028,037,064  
Sears ............................000,006,011,014,  
..............................017,018,021,023,027,  
........................039,040,041,051,071,083  
Sharp ...........................011,020,025,027,  
...............................037,052,053,059,060  
Sony..................................................002  
Soundesign .........................011,027,033  
Sylvania ..............................006,007,010,  
..............................011,013,016,027,033,  
........................035,043,049,066,087,089  
Symphonic.................................064,076  
Tatung...............................................038  
Technics............................................012  
Techwood..................................011,027  
Teknika ..............................011,019,027,  
...............................033,036,037,040,066  
Telecaption.......................................090  
TMK ...........................................011,027  
Toshiba ..............................018,021,023,  
......................................040,071,077,085  
Universal....................................008,009  
Victor ................................................051  
Vidtech.......................................019,027  
Wards .................................000,005,006,  
..............................007,008,009,010,011,  
..............................013,019,025,027,028,  
.................035,043,059,066,076,082,089  
Yamaha ........................006,014,019,027  
Zenith ...............................................001  
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Connecting the DSS Receiver  
Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV  
If your DSS system has not been professionally installed, or if you move  
your system or add a component, refer to these pages to help you  
connect your system.  
Jacks and Cables  
S-Video Jack and Cable* (S-VHS)  
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS system.  
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with  
audio cables to connect the DSS receiver to your TV. Remember also to  
connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries  
only the picture signal, not the sound.  
See Connection A.  
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.  
See Connection B  
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 ANTENNA 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.  
See Connection C  
and Connection D.  
* Included  
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Choosing a Connection  
The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used  
to connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components. Refer to  
your TV and VCR Owners Manuals for more information on hooking  
up your specific components.  
The four hookup diagrams are:  
Connection A  
Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality.  
To use Connection A, you must have:  
TV with S-Video input, plus separate RF and audio/video inputs  
(jacks).  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs and outputs  
S-Video, coaxial, and audio/video cables  
Connection B  
Provides very good picture and stereo audio quality.  
To use Connection B, you must have:  
TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs and outputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
Connection C  
Provides good picture and mono audio quality.  
To use Connection C, you must have:  
TV with RF input (jack)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
Connection D  
Provides good picture and mono audio quality.  
To use Connection D, you must have:  
TV with RF input (jack)  
Coaxial cables  
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Connection A (Best Picture and Sound Quality)  
To use this connection you must have:  
TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables  
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.  
3. Connect S-Video cable as shown.  
To receive DSS programming:  
1. Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS receiver.  
2. Tune DSS receiver to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn VCR off or press TV/VCR button.  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn VCR off or press the VCR’s TV/VCR button.  
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. (See your VCR Owners  
Manual for more information.)  
To view VCR programming:  
1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).  
.
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See Safety Information, inside front cover.  
CAUTION  
IN  
OUT  
or  
Antenna  
Cable Box  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
L
R
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
VCR  
Satellite  
Dish  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
CH3  
CH4  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
SATELLITE IN  
L
AUDIO  
DSS Receiver  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
L
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
TV  
Connection A  
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Connection B (Very Good Picture and Sound Quality)  
To use this connection you must have:  
TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.  
To receive DSS programming:  
1. Tune TV to receive line output from DSS receiver  
(often called Input 1).  
2. Tune DSS receiver to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn VCR off or press VCR’s TV/VCR button.  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn VCR off or press VCR’s TV/VCR button.  
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  
(often called Input1).  
2. Tune DSS receiver to desired channel.  
3. Set your VCR to record on line input.  
To view VCR programming:  
1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).  
.
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Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver.  
See Safety Information, inside front cover.  
CAUTION  
IN  
OUT  
Cable Box  
or  
Antenna  
IN FROM ANT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
L
R
OUT TO TV  
AUDIO IN  
VCR  
Satellite  
Dish  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
CH3  
CH4  
AUDIO  
SATELLITE IN  
L
AUDIO  
DSS Receiver  
IN  
L
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
TV  
Connection B  
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Connection C (Good Picture and Sound Quality)  
To use this connection you must have:  
TV with RF input (jack)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box.  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.  
To receive DSS programming:  
1. Set DSS receiver 3/4 switch to CH3 or CH4 (whichever is not  
being broadcast in your area.)  
2. Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver 3/4  
switch to in the previous step.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn DSS receiver off (or press TV/DSS button).  
2. Turn VCR receiver off (or press VCR’s TV/VCR button).  
3. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive cable programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn DSS receiver off (or press TV/DSS button).  
2. Turn VCR receiver off (or press VCR’s TV/VCR button).  
3. Tune TV to cable box output channel  
(usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).  
4. Tune cable box to desired channel.  
To record DSS programming:  
1. Set DSS receiver 3/4 switch to CH3 or CH4  
(whichever is not being broadcast in your area.)  
2. Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver 3/4  
switch to in the previous step.  
3. Tune DSS receiver to desired channel.  
4. 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 (or press TV/DSS button).  
Note: You can use your stereo amplifier line input to hear stereo using this  
connection. See your stereo amplifier’s Owner’s Manual for specific information.  
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Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver.  
See Safety Information, inside front cover.  
CAUTION  
IN  
OUT  
Cable Box  
or  
Antenna  
IN FROM ANT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
L
R
OUT TO TV  
AUDIO IN  
VCR  
Satellite  
Dish  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
CH3  
CH4  
AUDIO  
SATELLITE IN  
L
AUDIO  
DSS Receiver  
IN  
TV  
Connection C  
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Connection D (Good Picture and Sound Quality)  
To use this connection you must have:  
TV with RF input  
Coaxial cables  
To connect TV and antenna or cable box:  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
To receive DSS programming:  
1. Set DSS receiver 3/4 switch to CH3 or CH4  
(whichever is not being broadcast in your area.)  
2. Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver 3/4  
switch to in the previous step.  
3. Tune DSS to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn DSS receiver off (or press TV/DSS button).  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive cable programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn DSS receiver off (or press TV/DSS button).  
2. Tune TV to cable box output channel  
(usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).  
3. Tune cable box to desired channel.  
Note: You can use your stereo amplifier line input to hear stereo using this connection. See  
your stereo amplifier’s Owner’s Manual for specific information.  
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Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver.  
See Safety Information, inside front cover.  
CAUTION  
IN  
OUT  
Cable Box  
or  
Antenna  
Satellite  
Dish  
IN FROM ANT  
L
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
CH3  
CH4  
AUDIO  
OUT TO TV  
SATELLITE IN  
AUDIO  
DSS Receiver  
IN  
TV  
Connection D  
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Glossary  
Glossary  
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.  
Altern ate Audio  
Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in  
conjunction with a video program. A foreign language translation is an  
example.  
Attraction s  
Azim uth  
Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.  
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.  
Ch an n el Lim it  
DSS Receiver  
Elevation  
Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is  
locked.  
Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite  
signals into audio and video.  
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.  
Key  
The 4-digit password—that you define—that allows you to limit access  
certain features of your DSS system.  
Lim its  
There are three kinds of limits. The Ratings Limit allows you to control  
program viewing of rated programs by ratings level. The Spending Limit  
controls spending on a cost-per-program basis. The Channel Limit  
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 key that acts as a password. The  
closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your  
system is locked or unlocked.  
Mailbox  
Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program  
providers. The Mailbox is accessed through the on-screen menu  
system, and can store up to ten messages of forty characters each.  
Main Men u  
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 Purch ases  
Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and  
viewed.  
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Glossary  
Paren t-Approved  
Poin t an d Select  
Channels that are checked in the Parent-approved column of the  
Channel Lists and Limits display screen are the only channels that can  
be viewed when your system is locked.  
The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to  
navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the on-  
screen displays.  
Program Guide  
Ratin gs Lim it  
Lists and updates the programs and services available from your  
program providers.  
Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on  
program rating information. The operation of this feature depends  
upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast  
by the program provider.  
Sign al 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.  
Spen din g Lim it  
System Test  
Provides a means of restricting viewing; based on cost-per-program  
limit.  
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.  
Th em es  
TV/ DSS  
Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to  
find programs of special interest to you.  
Remote control and front panel button 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.  
Upcoming Purchases Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been  
broadcast.  
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Menu Tree  
Menu Tree  
The following diagram shows the structure of the on-screen menu  
system. You can access all display screens through these menus.  
Dish Pointing  
Point to a menu item and press SELECT.  
Pressing the number also selects the item.  
1 Point Dish Using Your Zip Code  
2 Point Dish Using Latitude and Longitude  
3 Signal Meter  
0 Exit  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on  
your DSS system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system,  
run the system test.  
Make sure that  
All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See  
Connecting Your DSS Receiver, page 38, for more information.  
There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working  
correctly.  
The access card is installed in the receiver.  
Running the System Test  
Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system.  
1. Turn on your TV and the DSS receiver.  
2. Press DSS to put remote in DSS mode, then press MENU to  
bring up the Main menu.  
3. Point to Options and press SELECT. The Options menu comes  
up.  
4. Point to Setup and press SELECT. The Setup menu comes up.  
5. Point to System Test and press SELECT. The System Test display  
screen comes up.  
6. Point to the Test button and press SELECT. Follow the on-screen  
directions after the test is completed.  
7. 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.  
8. If you continue to have problems, call 1-800-679-4776.  
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Warranty Information  
Warranty Information  
Toll-free telephone product help  
You can reach Thomson at the following number: 1-800-679-4776 (Toll free inside U.S.A.)  
Our toll-free number operates from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST on weekdays.  
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 h ave your DSS System m odel/ serial n um ber an d date of purch ase ready wh en you call. If  
your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you.  
Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange  
If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new  
or refurbished unit. Refer to the limited warranty included in this 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 Thomson 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. They 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 about the problem you have had with Thomson  
personnel. 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 with in th e warran ty period, please provide a copy of th e bill  
of sale to verify purch ase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from  
damage in shipment. For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable  
shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not  
shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in materials, workmanship, or basic installation, provided installation is performed by a Thomson  
Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days:  
Exchange the defective portion of your DSS System with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit and  
correct any basic installation defects at no cost to you.  
After the 90 days and within one year:  
Exchange the defective portion of your DSS System with a new, or at our option, refurbished unit. We will  
bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver. This charge covers the labor cost for its  
repair. Labor costs for the removal and re-installation of any equipment are your responsibility.  
How you get service:  
Call 1-800-679-4776 and have your units date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The  
model/serial number information is on the back of your receiver.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver, you will be provided with a  
Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will  
be accepted without an RA number.  
If the representative determines that your antenna/dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or  
replacement.  
If the representative determines that installation is defective they will arrange for its repair.  
To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours:  
If you are located n ear an exch an ge poin t:  
1. We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point next business day delivery.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.  
3. Take your unit, including all accessories, and your bill of sale which validates date of purchase to the  
exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit.  
4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.  
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If you are n ot located n ear an exch an ge poin t:  
1. Provide your Discover, Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone  
representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery.  
3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a Return Authorization number,  
only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14  
days, the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card. This amount will be  
credited if the unit is subsequently received.  
4. Ship your defective unit back to us along with all accessories included with your receiver using the  
replacement units 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:  
• A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your units warranty eligibility.  
A brief note describing your receiver problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the  
manner prescribed by Thomson.  
To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:  
Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your  
shipment in case of damage or loss.  
Carefully pack the unit along with all accessories included with your receiver, using the original box and  
packing material if possible.  
Include with the shipment:  
• A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your units warranty eligibility.  
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.  
Include a cashiers check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges  
which were indicated by the representative, and you elected not to use your credit card.  
After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery.  
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What your warranty does not cover:  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other  
commercial purposes.  
Batteries for remote control hand units.  
Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.  
Loss of programming.  
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely  
manner.  
Any installation other than a basic initial installation. A basic initial installation consists of:  
- Antenna mounted to a single family dwelling using 100' or less of cable.  
- Antenna grounded to meet National Electric Code (NEC).  
- Routing of the cabling through a normal frame structure or only one layer of masonry.  
- One TV connected per each receiver.  
- A telephone cable and connection installed at the connected TV.  
Any installations performed by other than Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installers.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DSS product. It will make it easier  
to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your DSS Product in Canada:  
See your dealer for details.  
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FCC Regulations  
FCC Regulations  
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION  
Your DSS equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts  
15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
1.  
Notification to the Local Telephone Company  
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and  
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your  
telephone company.  
The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all  
these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the REN’s of all  
devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to  
your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.  
Notes: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.  
Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if  
you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your DSS equipment from your  
line.  
2.  
Rights of the Telephone Company.  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone  
company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where  
prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily  
discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)  
promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and  
(3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E  
of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures  
where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations.  
If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone  
company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
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FCC Regulations  
RADIO INTERFERENCE  
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance  
with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
radio and television interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the  
equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is receiving” the  
interference).  
Change the position of the DSS satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is  
receiving interference.  
Move the DSS satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference.  
Plug the DSS satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so that the DSS satellite receiver and the equipment  
receiving interference are on different branch circuits.  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television  
technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful  
booklet, How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S.  
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when  
ordering copies.  
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FCC Regulations  
Canadian D. O. C. Regulations  
NOTICE:  
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the  
equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The  
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction.  
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the  
local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of  
connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent  
degradation of service in some situations.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the  
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the  
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.  
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone  
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be  
particularly important in rural areas.  
CAUTION:  
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric  
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
NOTICE:  
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected  
to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of  
any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Load Numbers of all the devices  
does not exceed 100.  
This apparatus does not exceed the Class B Limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference-causing  
equipment standard ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.  
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Accessories  
Accessories  
Order Form for  
DSS Accessories  
Cables and Connectors  
Stock  
No.  
Price  
Total  
Description  
Each* Qty Amount  
Coaxial Cable  
12 feet  
25 feet  
50 feet  
75  
RG-6 Coaxial Burial  
Cable with weather-  
proof “F” connectors:  
D912  
D925  
D950  
D975  
D901  
$12.95  
$15.95  
$21.95  
$29.95  
$35.95  
D912 (12 feet)  
D925 (25 feet)  
D950 (50 feet)  
D901 (100 feet)  
100 feet  
Audio/ Stereo Cable  
12 feet  
6 feet  
Stereo Audio Video  
Cable with gold RCA-  
type connectors.  
D914  
D906  
$14.95  
$12.95  
D906 (6 feet)  
S-VHS Video Cable  
“F” Connector  
D913  
D905  
D902  
D903  
$12.95  
$ 5.30  
$ 2.95  
$24.95  
D914 (12 feet)  
S-VHS Video Cable  
Grounding Block  
TVRO Bullet Amplifier  
Self-Installer’s Kit  
DKIT94 $69.95  
D913 (12 feet)  
(2) Weatherproof “F”  
Connectors for RG-6  
coaxial cable  
*Prices are subject to change without notice  
Total Merchandise ($10 minimum order) ................  
$ _____  
$ _____  
D905  
Sales Tax  
........................................................  
We are required by law to collect the appropriate  
sales tax for each individual state, county, and  
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.  
Miscellaneous Supplies  
Shipping, Handling, and Insurance...........................  
Total Amount Enclosed ...............................................  
VISA or MasterCard Preferred.  
$ 5.00_  
$ _____  
Grounding Block for  
RG-6 coaxial cable  
D902  
Complete other side, also.  
TVRO Bullet  
Amplifier  
D903  
Self-Installers Kit  
DKIT94  
Specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice.  
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Accessories  
United States Orders  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa or  
MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed  
below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time.  
Use this number only to place an order for accessory  
items listed on this order form.  
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Copy complete account number  
1 – 800 – 338 – 0376  
Card expires:  
Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72  
hours of receipt. If ever it is not possible to ship within  
30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order  
and an option to cancel.  
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Copy complete account number  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the  
completed order form with credit card information,  
money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to  
Thomson Consumer Electronics) to the following  
address:  
Copy Number above the name  
on your MasterCard  
Card expires:  
Video Accessories  
P.O. Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
For more information on these accessories (or current  
prices), write to the following address:  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Video Accessories Customer Service  
Thomson Consumer Electronics  
Distributor & Special Products  
2000 Clements Bridge Rd  
PLEASE  
Print or type your name and address.  
This will be your mailing label.  
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088  
A complete and correct order will  
save you days of waiting.  
Canadian Orders  
For Canada inquiries, please call one of these toll-free  
numbers for information about accessories:  
Name:  
English: 1 – 800 – 522 – 0338  
French: 1 – 800 – 552 – 0445  
Street:  
Apt:  
Zip:  
International Orders  
City:  
This offer is valid only in the 50 United States. For  
international orders, please send your request for quota-  
tion (not an order) to:  
State:  
International Customer Service  
Thomson Consumer Electronics  
Distributor & Special Products  
2000 Clements Bridge Rd  
Make sure that both sides of this  
form have been filled out.  
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088 USA  
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Index  
0-9 keys...............................................35  
3/4 Switch ...........................................32  
Back Panel ..................................15  
Glossary ......................................15  
Hooking up DSS receiver..............38-47  
Hookup diagrams ................41,43,45,47  
Receiver ..............................................31  
Remote...........................................34-47  
installing batteries.......................36  
programming ..............................36  
TV codes .....................................37  
Remote Buttons .............................34-35  
RF jacks and cables.............................38  
Access Card...................................29, 31  
new card setup ...........................31  
security clip .................................31  
Installation ............................................4  
IN FROM ANT.....................................32  
Access card slot ..................................33  
Accessories ....................................59-60  
All sorting button..................................9  
ALT AUD.......................................27, 35  
Alternate Audio...................................27  
Alternate Audio programs..................27  
Arrows.........................................5,33,34  
Arrow Keys .................................5,33,34  
Audio/Video Jacks..............................32  
Auto Help ...........................................14  
Jacks and Cables.................................42  
Key......................................................23  
S-Video jacks and cables....................38  
S-VIDEO .............................................32  
Satellite................................................26  
SATELLITE IN .....................................32  
Satellite dish .......................................31  
Satellite dish antenna..........................30  
Scrolling................................................7  
Security clip ........................................31  
SELECT........................................5,33,34  
Select Channel List..............................22  
SELECT/DISPLAY .......................5,29,30  
Setting Up the Remote...................36-41  
installing batteries.......................36  
programming ..............................36  
TV codes .....................................40  
Simplify Program Guide.......................8  
Sorting buttons .....................................9  
All..................................................9  
Movies...........................................9  
Other.............................................9  
Sports ............................................9  
Themes..........................................9  
Sports sorting button ............................9  
System Test.........................................29  
Locks and Limits............................22-24  
ratings limit .................................24  
spending limit .............................24  
setting limits................................24  
locking the system ......................25  
unlocking the system..................26  
Locking the system.............................25  
Low Speed Data Port..........................32  
Batteries, remote.................................36  
Back Panel .....................................15,32  
Build Channel Lists.............................21  
Channel Lists..................................20-22  
Normal ........................................20  
FAV A .....................................20,21  
FAV B .....................................20,21  
FAV button..................................22  
Select Channel List......................22  
Channel Up/Down .............7, 35, 36, 37  
CLEAR button..............................7,10,35  
Connecting the DSS system...........38-47  
Connections, choosing.......................39  
Mailbox..........................................18-20  
Checking mail ........................18,19  
Mailbox size ................................20  
Main menu............................................6  
MENU..........................................6,33,35  
Menu Help ..........................................15  
Menus .................................................10  
display screens............................11  
Help.............................................14  
Movies sorting button...........................9  
Mute ....................................................35  
Display screens...................................11  
Down arrow button..............................8  
DSS button ..........................................34  
DSS Limited Warranty.........................52  
DSS receiver........................................31  
DSS Universal remote control ............31  
Note about the manual.........................4  
Number keys ......................................35  
Themes sorting button .........................9  
TV .......................................................34  
TV codes.............................................40  
TV/DSS ..............................................35  
OFF/ON..............................................34  
Options menu.....................................11  
Other sorting button.............................9  
OUT TO TV ........................................32  
Unlocking the system.........................26  
Uplink Center .....................................30  
Using On-line Help .......................14-15  
Using the menu system .................10-12  
Using this manual.................................4  
Using the Program Guide .................6-9  
Exit button ............................................8  
Paging ...................................................7  
Phone Jack..........................................32  
Picture Size .........................................29  
Pay-per-view programs ............16,17,18  
Point and Select....................................5  
PREV CHAN........................................35  
Previous channel................................35  
Program Details ..................................14  
Program Guide .............................6-9,17  
bringing up ...................................6  
exiting ...........................................7  
getting around in ..........................7  
scrolling.........................................7  
paging ...........................................7  
changing channels........................7  
sorting ........................................8-9  
Program Provider ..............................30  
Programming remote .........................36  
Push buttons.......................................13  
Ok ...............................................13  
Exit ..............................................13  
Help.............................................13  
FAV .....................................................35  
FCC Regulations .................................52  
Features ..............................................16  
Alternate Audio...........................27  
Building Channel Lists................21  
Locks and Limits ....................23-27  
Mailbox .......................................18  
New Access Card Setup ..............31  
Pay-per-view programs ..............16  
Picture Size..................................29  
System Test .................................29  
Front Panel, Help Menu .....................15  
Front Panel .........................................33  
Glossary, Help Menu..........................15  
GUIDE button..................................6,35  
VIDEO jack .........................................32  
Volume ...............................................35  
VOL UP/DOWN button......................35  
Warranty Information.........................52  
Wide band data port...........................32  
Help buttons.......................................14  
Help Menu ..........................................15  
Program Guide............................15  
Menu System...............................15  
Front Panel..................................15  
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