RCA Satellite TV System DRD203 RW User Guide

DRD2 0 3 RW

USER’S

MANUAL

What is the DSS System? ...3

Using the Program Guide...6

Using the Menu System...10

Using On-line Help..........14

Major Features................16

Setting Up the Remote.....36

Connecting the Receiver ..42

Warranty Information .....56

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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 User’s 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 ........................................................................................................................40

Connecting Your DSS receiver to Your TV .......................................................42

Jacks and Cables ............................................................................................................42

Choosing a Connection..................................................................................................43

Connection A (Best Picture and Sound Quality)...........................................................44

Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality) .................................................46

Connection C (Good Picture and Sound Quality).........................................................48

Connection D (Good Picture and Sound Quality) ........................................................50

Glossary ...............................................................................................................52

Menu Tree.............................................................................................................54

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................55

Warranty Information ..........................................................................................56

FCC Regulations..................................................................................................60

Accessories .........................................................................................................63

Index..........................................................................................Inside Back Cover

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Getting Started

What is the DSS System?

You’ve purchased the DSS™ Digital Satellite System, so you already

know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS system

uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to

your home. And you know that 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 don’t 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 User’s Manual is to give you the information you’ll

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-Installer’s Kit.

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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 User’s 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

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.

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

•

Point to a channel and press SELECT

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

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.

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There are two ways to make a choice in a menu:

•

Point to the choice and press SELECT.

•

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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Using the Menu System

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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.

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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 Buttons

You’ll 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

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

The DSS menu system offers you access to more features than a single

user’s 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

•

Select a PPV program in the Program Guide

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.

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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 haven’t 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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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.

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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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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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Major Features

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

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

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 system’s 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 provider’s

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.

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

don’t 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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Other Features

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

doesn’t 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, VCRs, and other devices. Point the remote at the

device you want to control.

Access Card (installed in DSS receiver) Must be inserted for you to use the DSS system!

Provides system security and authorization of DSS services. Do not remove the card except

when issued a new card as a replacement for the original.

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

AUDIO

•

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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Parts of the System

Front

ON/OFF

TV/DSS

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

DSS

VCR

Remote

Buttons

ALT

SELECT/DISPLAY

GUIDE

CLEAR

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

TV/DSS

REW

FAV

ALT AUD MUTE

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

TV/VCR

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.)

VCR

VCR Turns on the VCR 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 VCRs.) Also puts the remote in VCR mode. If your remote has been programmed to

control another brand of TV, press VCR and OFF/ON to turn on the VCR.

ALT

ALT Turns on the TV if your remote has been programmed to control an RCA, PROSCAN,

or GE device. (The DSS remote is preprogrammed to control most RCA, PROSCAN and GE

devices.) Also puts the remote in ALT mode. If your remote has been programmed to

control another brand of device, press ALT and OFF/ON to turn on the device.

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).

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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.

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).

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.

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.

TV/VCR

TV/VCR Switches the incoming signal from the TV to the VCR.

REW

STOP

PLAY

REW (rewind), STOP, PLAY, FF (fast forward), REC (record) PAUSE Controls

the same functions as those found on your VCR or laserdisc player remote.

PAUSE

REC

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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, VCRs,and cable boxes. Most RCA, GE and ProScan

TVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturer’s 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

page 40.

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 doesn’t,

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.

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Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR

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

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

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

remote commands.

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

1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.

2. Look up your VCR brand and its code number(s) on the code

list on page 40.

3. Press and hold the VCR button.

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

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

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

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

until the VCR responds to the remote commands.

For easy reference, record your VCR code here.

Programming the remote to control other devices

The ALT button is a fourth device button that can be programmed to

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

Programming the remote to control a second VCR

Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a

second VCR:

1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list on

page 40.

3. Press and hold the ALT button.

4. Press and release the VCR button.

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

6. Release the ALT button and press POWER or CHAN UP or

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

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

until the VCR responds to the remote commands.

For easy reference, record your second VCR code here.

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Programming the remote to control a cable box

Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a cable box

1. Turn on the cable box.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list on

page 41.

3. Press and hold the ALT button.

4. Press and release the DSS button.

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

6. Release the ALT button and press POWER or CHAN UP or

DOWN to see if the cable box responds to the remote

commands.

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

until the cable box responds to the remote commands.

For easy reference, record your cable box code here.

Programming the remote to control a laserdisc player

Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a

laserdisc player

1. Turn on the laserdisk player.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list on

page 41.

3. Press and hold the ALT button.

4. Press and release the VCR button.

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

6. Release the ALT button and press POWER or another button to

see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands.

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

until the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands.

For easy reference, record your laserdisc player code here.

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Setting Up the Remote

Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device

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

ready to use it to control your devices.

To operate the device:

1. Press the device button (TV, DSS, VCR, or ALT) to set the

remote to control the device.

2. Press OFF/ON to turn the device off or on.

Note: For PROSCAN, RCA,and GE devices, pressing the device button will

usually turn the device on; use the POWER button to turn the device off.

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

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Setting up the Remote

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

VCR Codes

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

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

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

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

Candle.......................................007,009,

...............................013,044,045,046,052

Cannon ......................................008,053

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

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

......................................044,045,046,052

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

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

Curtis-Mathes .....................000,007,008,

.................014,015,044,046,053,064,067

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

DBX............................................014,016

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

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

Emerson .............................008,009,010,

.....................................013,015,020,023,

.......................027,034,041,042,047,049,

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

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

......................................019,043,048,058

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

........................014,016,030,035,051,053

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

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

......................................016,030,044,046

Lloyd .................................................015

Logik .................................................031

Magnavox.....................008,029,053,056

Marantz........................002,008,014,016,

...............................029,030,044,046,061

Marta.................................................009

MEI....................................................008

Memorex ......................008,009,012,015

MGA...........................................004,027

Midland.............................................032

Minolta .......................................005,035

Mitsubishi..................................004,005,

.............................................027,035,040

Montgomery Ward ...........................006

MTC............................................007,015

Multitech.......................007,015,031,032

NEC..............................002,014,016,030,

...............................044,046,059,061,064

Panasonic...................................008,053

Pentax .................................005,035,044

Pentex Research +............................046

Philco............................008,029,053,056

Philips ........................................008,029

Pioneer .........................005,016,033,050

Portland...............................044,045,052

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

Quartz...............................................002

Quasar........................................008,053

RCA..............................000,005,007,008,

...............................028,035,037,054,069

Radio Shack/Realistic......................002,

.....................................006,008,009,012,

...............................015,019,027,043,053

Samsung ................007,013,022,032,042

Sansui................................................016

Sanyo .........................................002,012

Scott.......................004,013,041,049,068

Sears ............................002,005,009,012,

...............................018,019,035,043,048

Sharp......................006,024,027,039,045

Shintom ........................017,026,031,055

Sony ...................................017,026,038

Sylvania .................008,015,029,053,056

Symphonic........................................015

Tandy.........................................002,015

Tashiko .............................................009

Tatung...............................................030

Teac.....................................015,030,069

Technics............................................008

Teknika ........................008,009,015,021

Toshiba..................005,013,019,048,049

Totevision ..................................007,009

TMK ..................................................067

Unitech .............................................007

Vector Research ..................014,016,044

Victor ................................................016

Video Concepts ..................014,016,044

Videosonic........................................007

Wards....................005,006,007,008,009,

.................012,013,015,025,027,031,035

Yamaha..................002,014,016,030,046

Zenith ..................................011,017,026

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Setting Up the Remote

Cable Box Codes

ABC ..............................022,046,053,054

Anvision .....................................007,008

Cablestar ....................................007,008

Diamond...........................................056

Eagle ..........................................007,008

Eastern Int. .......................................002

General Instuments..........................046

GI 400.................................004,005,015,

...............................023,024,025,030,036

Hamlin ...................003,012,013,034,048

Hitachi.................................037,043,046

Jerrold..........................004,005,015,023,

.................024,025,030,036,045,046,047

Macom .......................................037,043

Magnavox....................007,008,019,021,

.................026,028,029,032,033,040,041

NSC ...................................................009

Oak......................................001,016,038

Oak Sigma ........................................016

Panasonic............................003,027,039

Philips..........................007,008,019,021,

.................026,028,029,032,033,040,041

Pioneer................................018,020,044

RCA ............................................000,027

Randtek......................................007,008

Regal....................................003,012,013

Regency .....................................002,033

Samsung ...........................................044

Sci. Atlanta ..........................003,022,035

Signature...........................................046

Sprucer..............................................027

Starcom.............................................046

Stargate 2000 ....................................058

Sylvania......................................011,059

Teknika.............................................006

Texscan ...............................010,011,059

Tocom....................017,021,049,050,055

Unika...................................031,032,041

Universal....................................051,052

Viewstar.......................007,008,019,021,

.................026,028,029,032,033,040,041

Warner Amex ...................................044

Zenith ..................................014,042,057

Laserdisc Player Codes

RCA...................................................037

Pioneer .............................................033

ProScan.............................................037

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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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Connecting the DSS Receiver

Choosing a Connection

The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used

to connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components. Refer to

your TV and VCR Owner’s Manuals for more information on hooking

up your specific components.

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 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 Owner’s

Manual for more information.)

To view VCR programming:

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

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Connecting the DSS Receiver

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

See Safety Information, inside front cover.

CAUTION

OUT

Antenna

Cable Box

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

CH3

CH4

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VCR

Satellite

Dish

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

CH3

CH4

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

DSS Receiver

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

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 TV/VCR button.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

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

1. Turn VCR off or press 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

OUT

Cable Box

Antenna

IN FROM ANT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

CH3

CH4

OUT TO TV

AUDIO IN

VCR

Satellite

Dish

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

CH3

CH4

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

DSS Receiver

VIDEO

AUDIO

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 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 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

OUT

Cable Box

Antenna

IN FROM ANT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

CH3

CH4

OUT TO TV

AUDIO IN

VCR

Satellite

Dish

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

CH3

CH4

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

DSS Receiver

Connection C

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Connecting the DSS Receiver

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

OUT

Cable Box

Antenna

Satellite

Dish

IN FROM ANT

VIDEO

CH3

CH4

AUDIO

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

DSS Receiver

Connection D

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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

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

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

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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Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

•

DSS System—any defect in materials, workmanship.

DSS System Basic Installation—any defect in materials or workmanship, 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 unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The

model/serial number information is on the back of your receiver.

•

A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver, you will be provided with a

Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will

be accepted without 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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Warranty Information

•

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 unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number

which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of

damage or loss. Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit’s 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 unit’s 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 cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges

which were indicated by the representative, and you 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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Warranty Information

What your warranty does not cover:

•

Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Adjustment of customer controls.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

•

Batteries 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 outside the United States:

See your dealer for details.

•

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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.

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.

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 user’s 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

Order Form for

DSS Accessories

Cables and Connectors

Stock

No.

Price

Total

Description

Each* Qty Amount

Coaxial Cable

12 feet

25 feet

50 feet

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

Single A/V Cable

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-Installer’s 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.

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.

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..............42-51

Hookup diagrams .............45, 47, 49. 51

Receiver ..............................................31

Remote...........................................34-41

installing batteries.......................36

programming .........................36-39

TV codes .....................................40

Remote Buttons .............................34-35

RF jacks and cables.............................42

Access Card...................................29, 31

new card setup ...........................31

security clip .................................31

Installation ............................................4

IN FROM ANT.....................................32

Access card slot ..................................33

Accessories ....................................63-64

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....................42

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 .........................36-39

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...........42-51

Connections, choosing.......................43

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.........................56

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 .........................37

Push buttons.......................................13

Ok ...............................................13

Exit ..............................................13

Help.............................................13

FAV .....................................................35

FCC Regulations ............................60-62

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....................56-59

Wide band data port...........................32

Help buttons.......................................14

Help Menu ..........................................15

Program Guide............................15

Menu System...............................15

Front Panel..................................15

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1Q57 415-01B

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