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Digital Satellite
Receiver
Operating Instructions
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Contents
Chapter 1
DSS Features
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
10 Using the Master Guide
13 Overview
14 TV Only
16 TV and VCR
(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/ Video Receiver)
22 Setting Up the RF Antenna
25 Overview
27 Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select
28 Displaying the Master Guide
29 Features of the Master Guide
30 Moving Through the Master Guide
32 Selecting a Program from the Guide
35 Selecting the Custom Guide
38 Selecting the Favorite Station Guide
39 Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides
41 Selecting Alternate Audio
42 Canceling Purchases
44 Setting Up the Timer
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49 Overview
51 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide
53 Setting a Default Language
54 Setting Locks and Limits
59 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations
61 Selecting Data Services
63 Overview
64 Displaying the Installation Menu
65 Setting Up the Satellite Antenna
68 Setting the Aspect Ratio
69 Setting Up the Remote Control
74 Location and Function of Controls
76 Using the Remote Control
79 Programming the Remote
82 Using the Learn Function
83 Troubleshooting
86 Precautions
87 FCC Regulations and Information
88 Limited Warranty
90 Index
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Chapter 1
Introducing the DSS System
Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate
digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of
the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS
receiver. This chapter also describes how to insert batteries into the
remote control.
DSS Features
Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy:
Excellent Performance
Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of most
laser-disc players.
Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home
theater experience.
Premium Entertainment
Choose from a variety of program packages available through your
program providers, DIRECTV® and USSBSM
.
Convenience and Ease-of-Use
Order premium pay-per-view movies with the remote control.
Pay-per-view programs start as often as every 30 minutes, so you
can watch programs when you want to see them. To watch a
program, just use the remote to select it directly from the Master
Guide.
Sony’s Express Navigator on-screen display system guides you
through all the system features and functions.
Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program
categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.
Use the Timer feature in coordination with your VCR’s timer
recording function to automate the recording of DSS programs.
Customizable
Create a Custom Program Guide and up to three of your own
Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.
Set up a passcode, which lets you set up spending limits and
control viewing of programs by rating and station.
Compatible with both 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) TVs.
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Unpacking
Check to make sure you’ve received the following items in the DSS
receiver’s carton:
POWER
DSS Receiver
MENU
TV/DS
S
POW
ER
DSS
MES
SAG
E/TIM
ER
with Access Card *
EXIT
RF Antenna
AC Power Cable
Remote
Control
Audio/Video Cable
Size AA Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
Phone Line
S-VIDEO Cable
* The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver.
If you are missing items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the DSS receiver.
Note
Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the system
in the future.
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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the
supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate
your TV, cable box, VCR, or laser-disc player, you must also program
To install the batteries:
1
Push and slide open the battery compartment.
2
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to line up the +
and – on the batteries with the + and – on the battery
compartment.
Notes on Batteries
If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might
be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of them with
new ones, and do not mix different types of batteries together.
When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example —
any codes you’ve set may be erased. If this happens, you must
for details.
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Chapter 2
Using Basic Functions
You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the
remote control. Here’s an overview of the buttons you’ll use most
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POWER
TV
DSS
MUTING
SLEEP
CABLE
CABLE
DSS POWER Button
Turns the DSS receiver on and off.
FUNCTION
TV
DSS
GUIDE Button
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
FAVORITE
GUIDE
Brings up the Master Guide.
TV/VIDEO
TV/DSS
JUMP
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
7
ENTER
DISPLAY
0
Joystick
MENU
Moving the joystick up, down, left, right, and diagonally scrolls
through the Master Guide. Pressing the joystick selects the program
that’s highlighted. When a program guide is not displayed, pressing
the joystick brings up the Station Index.
CH
VOL
PAGE
EXIT
CH/PAGE Buttons
Changes the channel. When a program guide is displayed, pressing the
CH/ PAGE buttons pages through the guide.
The following pages describe a quick start to using the Master Guide
and the Station Index.
Chapter 4 contains procedures for using all the system features.
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Using the Master Guide
The Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the
programming that’s available from your program providers, including
the programming to which you subscribe.
1
Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Master Guide.
Your Master Guide may not look
exactly like this. The stations displayed
depend on the program provider(s) you
select.
MASTER GUIDE
WED OCT 5 8:45 PM
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the
woman of his dreams at a friend’s wedding and, for the first
time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S,
PRESS
FOR
PURCHASE INFORMATION
WED
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
Boxing
In the Line of Fire
SHO2987
MTV 989 Music Videos
The Real World
Monty Python...
COM 990 Saturday Night Live
USSB Background
USSB 999
DTV 100
DTV 102
Direct Ticket Previews
Four Weddings and a Funeral
DTV 105 Philadelphia
Like Water for ...
2
Move the highlight to the name of the program you want.
You’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each
program as they are highlighted.
The table below lists the various ways in which you can move
around in the guide.
3
Press the joystick to select the highlighted program.
To Do This ...
Press This Button
Moving Around
In the Master Guide
Go to other stations in the guide
one station at a time
Move the joystick up and down
Go to other time slots in the guide
Move the joystick left and right to
move one time slot at a time.
Or press the GUIDE button
repeatedly to move ahead in time
quickly.
Go to other stations in the guide
PAGE (CH+) and
one “page” at a time
PAGE (CH-) buttons
Go to a station directly
0-9 buttons
(to specify the station number)
Return to the last station you were
watching
EXIT button
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Using the Station Index
You can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/ call
letters (such as CNN), rather than its current program’s name.
Note
Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program
guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays.
Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which
requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.
1
Press the joystick to bring up the Station Index.
Your Station Index may not look
exactly like this. The stations
displayed depend on the programming
you’ve ordered.
STATION INDEX
206
216
229
207
220
230
208
222
232
209
224
233
211
212
215
227
240
DISC
225
TLC
226
235
236
2
3
Move the highlight to the station you want.
You’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each
program, as they are highlighted.
The table below lists the various ways in which you can move
around in the Station Index.
Press the joystick to tune to the program that’s playing on the
station you’ve highlighted.
To Do This ...
Press This Button
Moving Around
In the Station Index
Go to other stations in the guide, one
station at a time
Move the joystick in any
direction
Go to other stations in the guide, one
PAGE (CH+) and
“page” at a time
PAGE (CH-) buttons
Go to a station directly
0-9 buttons
(to specify the station number)
Return to the last station you were
watching
EXIT button
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Chapter 3
Connecting Your System
Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to
add or remove audio or video components connected to your system.
Overview
You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The
answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up
and operate your DSS receiver. For example:
Do you have cable TV or a broadcast (terrestrial) TV antenna?
What type of connectors do your TV and VCR have: S-VIDEO,
A/ V (RCA-type), or RF coaxial?
Do you plan to integrate your DSS receiver with your audio or
video system?
Detailed hookup instructions are provided on the pages that follow.
For optimum audio and video performance, follow these general
recommendations as much as possible when hooking up your
components:
General Recommendations
If you have an audio or audio/ video system, consider integrating
the DSS receiver into a home entertainment configuration to take
advantage of your hi-fi system’s audio capabilities.
If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use it to connect your TV to the
DSS receiver. An S-Video connection provides a better picture than
RCA-type video or RF connections.
If your TV doesn’t have an S-VIDEO jack, use your TV’s A/ V
connectors to connect your components. An A/ V connection
provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RF
connection.
If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S
jacks, you can connect these components via their CONTROL-S
jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS
receiver and these components. This allows you to hide
components behind cabinet doors.
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TV Only
Refer to the illustration below.
TV With RF Connector Only
1
2
Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS
receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
Some TVs label this jack RF IN,
instead of VHF/UHF IN.
Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack to the TV’s
VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Note
A VHF/UHF connection does not provide stereo sound. To receive stereo
3
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular
telephone outlet.
4
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
VHF/UHF
IN
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
CH 3
CH 4
AC OUT
R
L
CONTROL S AUDIO 3
IN
OUT
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
(MONO)
OUT
AC IN
1
2
3
4
AC Cord
RG-6 Cable
from LNB
Coaxial
Telephone
Line
Cable
TV
VHF / UHF
Optional Connections
If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it to the DSS receiver’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.
To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables
to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN
jacks.
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Refer to the illustration below.
TV With A/V Connectors
1
Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS
receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack,
connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack
on the DSS receiver to the TV’s AUDIO
IN jack.
2
3
Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the TV’s A/ V IN jacks.
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular
telephone outlet.
4
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
VHF/UHF
IN
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
CH 3
CH 4
AC OUT
R
L
AUDIO 3
OUT
CONTROL S
IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
(MNO)
OUT
AC IN
1
2
3
4
A/V Cable
RG-6 Cable
from LNB
Telephone
Line
AC Cord
TV
VHF / UHF
IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
MONO
(
)
AUDIO
R
Optional Connections
Some TVs label this jack RF IN,
instead of VHF/UHF IN.
If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it to the TV’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO
cable to connect the DSS receiver ’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-
VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use
audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to
the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.
To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables
to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN
jacks.
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TV and VCR
Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.
1
2
Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS
receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the A/ V IN jacks on the
the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack
(monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on
the DSS receiver.
Some VCRs and TVs label this jack RF
IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.
3
4
Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack to the VCR’s
VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:
Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/ V jacks,
connect the VCR’s A/ V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/ V IN jacks.
Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,
connect the VCR’s VHF/ UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/ UHF
IN jack.
5
6
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular
telephone outlet.
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
Optional Connections
If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it to the DSS receiver’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO
cable to connect the DSS receiver ’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s
S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use
audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to
the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.
To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables
to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN
jacks.
Note
When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off
to ensure a quality picture.
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A/V Cable
Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
VHF/UHF
IN
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
CH 3
CH 4
AC OUT
R
L
AUDIO 3
OUT
CONTROL S
IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
(MONO)
OUT
AC IN
1
2
3
5
6
A/V Cable
Coaxial
RG-6 Cable
from LNB
Telephone
Line
AC Cord
Cable
VCR
LINE
IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
OUT
4
Coaxial or
A/V Cable
TV
VHF / UHF
IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
MONO
(
)
AUDIO
R
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Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver
Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.
1
2
3
4
5
Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS
receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
Connect the DSS receiver’s audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s
audio IN jacks.
Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the VCR and TV’s A/ V IN
jacks.
Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack to the VCR’s
VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:
Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/ V jacks,
connect the VCR’s A/ V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/ V IN jacks.
Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,
connect the VCR’s VHF/ UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/ UHF
IN jack.
6
7
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular
telephone outlet.
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
Optional Connections
Some VCRs label this jack RF IN,
instead of VHF/UHF IN.
If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO
cable to connect the DSS receiver ’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s
S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use
audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to
the A/ V receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks.
Note
When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off
to ensure a quality picture.
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A/V Cable
Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
UHF/VHF
IN
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
CH 3
CH 4
R
L
CONTROL S AUDIO 2
IN
OUT
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
OUT
VHF/SAT/UHF
OUT
AC IN
1
4
6
7
RG-6 Cable
from LNB
Telephone
Line
Coaxial
Cable
AC Cord
2
3
Audio
Cable
A/V Cable
Coaxial or
A/V Cable
VCR
Audio Receiver
LINE
IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
OUT
L
R
5
Coaxial or
A/V Cable
TV
VHF / UHF
IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
MONO
(
)
AUDIO
R
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Home Entertainment System
(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)
Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.
1
2
3
4
5
Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS
receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the VCR and A/ V
receiver’s A/ V IN jacks.
Connect the VCR’s A/ V OUT jacks to one set of the A/ V receiver ’s
A/ V IN jacks.
Connect the A/ V receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the TV’s
VIDEO IN jack.
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular
telephone outlet.
6
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
Optional Connections
Some VCRs label this jack RF IN,
instead of VHF/UHF IN.
If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.
Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO
cable to connect the DSS receiver ’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s
S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use
audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to
the A/ V receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks.
Note
In this configuration, the A/V receiver must be turned on in order to pass the
video signals through to your TV. When watching a program that is protected
by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.
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A/V Cable
Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
UHF/VHF
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
IN
CH 3
CH 4
R
L
CONTROL S AUDIO 2
IN
OUT
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
OUT
UHF/VHF/SAT
OUT
AC IN
1
2
5
6
RG-6 Cable
from LNB
A/V Cable
Telephone
Line
AC Cord
A/V Receiver
VCR
LINE
IN
LINE
1
2
IN
MONITOR
OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
OUT
Video Cable
A/V Cable
3
4
TV
VHF / UHF
IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
MONO
(
)
AUDIO
R
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Setting Up the RF Antenna
The RF antenna lets you take advantage of the RF (radio frequency)
feature, which enables the remote control to operate the DSS receiver
even if the receiver is located in another room or is placed behind a
cabinet door. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote control
does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel of the DSS
receiver.
Note
You must set up the RF antenna only if you plan on taking advantage of the
RF feature.
To set up the RF antenna:
1
2
Connect the RF antenna to the DSS receiver’s RF REMOTE jack.
Place the RF antenna at least one foot away from the DSS receiver.
Note
Do not place the RF antenna directly
on top of the DSS receiver or any
other metal object.
3
Use the on-screen displays to set up the DSS receiver to accept RF
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The DSS receiver is shipped with IR transmission enabled and RF
transmission disabled. To use the RF feature, you must first change
the factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY) using the
on-screen displays, as described on page 69.
RF Antenna
Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
CH 3
CH 4
AC OUT
R
L
CONTROL S AUDIO 3
IN
OUT
VHF(SAT)/UHF
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
OUT
(MONO)
OUT
AC IN
Note
The operating range of the DSS
remote control is about 100 ft. This
may decrease due to ambient radio
wave conditions, your room’s walls,
etc.
Optional Setup
The RF antenna can be mounted to a wall using the enclosed
screws or by using two pieces of double-sided tape (supplied).
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Setting Up Your DSS System
1
Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the DSS receiver.
(For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF
connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/ V connection.)
Viewing Satellite Programs
2
3
Turn on the VCR and A/ V receiver, if you connected these
components. Then set their output switches accordingly.
Turn on the DSS receiver and select a station.
Note
Viewing Cable or
Off-Air Programs
The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or
terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.
1
Turn off your DSS receiver, or press the TV/ DSS button to set the
DSS receiver to TV mode (DSS indicator on the front panel is off).
2
Turn on the TV and then:
If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the
output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.
If you don’t have a cable box, just tune your TV to the station
you want to watch.
Note
Recording Satellite
The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or
terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.
Programs While Watching
Cable or Off-Air Programs
1
Turn on the TV and then:
If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the
output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.
If you don’t have a cable box, tune your TV to the station you
want to watch.
2
3
Turn on the DSS receiver, and tune to the program you want to
record. Then set the VCR to line input, and start recording,
according to your VCR’s instruction manual.
Press the TV/ DSS button to set the DSS receiver to TV (DSS
indicator on the front panel is off).
The DSS receiver’s signal is sent to the VCR, while the off-air signal is
sent to your TV for you to watch.
Note
Note
You cannot record one satellite program while watching another satellite
program (unless you have a second DSS receiver). When watching a program
that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.
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Chapter 4
Using the System Features
Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the
Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the
ordering of pay-per-view programs.
Overview
This chapter provides detailed instructions for using most of the
features of your DSS receiver. Topics include:
Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready
to be used (page 26).
Using Highlight and Select, the simple, two-step process for
Selecting subscription and pay-per-view programs from the
Choosing from the two program guide formats, Guide and List,
and selecting special program guides sorted by category and
Displaying the Program Banner and using the JUMP feature
Selecting an alternate audio track for the program you’re currently
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Before You Get Started ...
Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the
following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:
1
Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna
Installation Manual.
Note
Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the
signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in
audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to
degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for
details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna’s signal strength.
2
Connect the satellite antenna to your DSS receiver. Then connect
the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)
Note
Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to
purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.
3
Make sure the access card is inserted into the DSS receiver. The
details on inserting the access card.)
4
Call your program providers (DIRECTV and USSB) to activate
your service. You’ll need to provide information, including the
model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card
number.
DIRECTV®
1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)
1-800-204-USSB (8772)
USSB
See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of
this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS
dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the
Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.
If Your System Is Not
Completely Installed ...
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Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select
All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated
using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps
are explained below.
Step 1: Highlight
To highlight, move the joystick on the remote to move the on-
highlight
screen
to the item that you want to select.
Step 2: Select
After you’ve highlighted the item that you want, select it by
pressing the joystick.
Example: Highlight and Select
1
In the sample menu that follows, moving the joystick up moves the
highlight from ITEM 5...
Tip
SAMPLE MENU
In many of the on-screen displays you
can move the joystick in eight
directions: left, right, up, down, and
diagonally (up left, up right, down
left, and down right).
ITEM 1
ITEM 4
ITEM 7
ITEM 2
ITEM 5
ITEM 8
ITEM 3
ITEM 6
ITEM 9
... to ITEM 2.
SAMPLE MENU
ITEM 1
ITEM 2
ITEM 5
ITEM 8
ITEM 3
ITEM 6
ITEM 9
ITEM 4
ITEM 7
2
Pressing the joystick selects ITEM 2.
You can apply this basic operation of highlighting and selecting to
perform any of the system’s functions.
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Displaying the Master Guide
You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can
enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However,
because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll
get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program
guides to find the programs you want to watch.
The Master Guide, the main program guide, lists all the programs
being offered by your program providers, including regular programs
and pay-per-view events.
To display the Master Guide:
Press the GUIDE button on the remote
OR
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To display the
Master Guide, highlight and then select MASTER GUIDE from the
menu.
Tip
MAIN MENU
You can select menu items directly by
pressing the corresponding number
button. For example, press 2 to select
the Master Guide.
SELECT
GUIDE
MASTER
GUIDE
SELECT
LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
MOVIES
GUIDE
MOVIES
LIST
EXIT
The
symbol indicates that this
selection has a submenu that contains
additional selections.
OTHER
GUIDES
CUSTOM
GUIDE
SYSTEM MENU
9
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Features of the Master Guide
When you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press the
GUIDE button on the remote, the Master Guide appears:
MASTER GUIDE
WED OCT 5 8:45 PM
Program Guide Title
Station Logo
Day, Date, Time
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the
woman of his dreams at a friend’s wedding and, for the first
time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S,
Program
Description
PRESS
FOR
PURCHASE INFORMATION
WED
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
Boxing
In the Line of Fire
SHO2987
MTV 989 Music Videos
The Real World
Monty Python...
Page Indicator
Schedule Grid
COM 990 Saturday Night Live
USSB Background
USSB999
DTV 100
DTV 102
Direct Ticket Previews
Four Weddings and a Funeral
DTV 105 Philadelphia
Like Water for ...
Program guides, such as the Master Guide shown above, feature a
variety of elements, including:
Program guide title, such as Master Guide, Movie Guide, Sports
Guide, etc.
Current day of the week, date and time.
Station logo (when available) and program description of the
currently highlighted station.
Schedule grid, which includes:
Station names, numbers, and program titles. These appear in
ascending numerical order from top to bottom.
Time slots. These appear left to right, with the current time’s
programming in the leftmost position.
Page indicator. This shows you approximately which page
you’re on, relative to all the pages in the guide. The size of the
indicator is proportional to the overall size of the entire
program guide.
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Moving Through the Master Guide
The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time.
Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to
move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the
guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning.
To scroll, use the arrow buttons to move the highlight one position at a
time. You can scroll to different stations or time slots.
Scrolling
To move to other stations in the guide one station at a time:
Move the joystick up and down.
To move to other time slots in the guide:
Move the joystick left and right.
To page, use the PAGE buttons to move through the guide a page at a
time. This allows you to move through the guide more quickly than
scrolling.
Paging Vertically
Through the Stations
To page through the guide:
Press the PAGE and PAGE buttons.
The PAGE button pages in the up direction. The PAGE button
pages in the down direction.
To display future time slots in the guide:
Paging Through Later
Program Start Times
Press the GUIDE button.
Pressing the GUIDE button repeatedly cycles through all the available
time slots in the guide as they are made available by your program
providers (for example, THU 3:00 PM, THU 10:00 PM, FRI 3:00 AM,
etc.).
Note
To select a future program guide directly, press the MENU button and then
To move to a station directly:
Direct Station Tuning
Press the 0-9 buttons to specify the station number. Press the
ENTER button to change the station more quickly.
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To see your favorite stations in the program guide:
Displaying Favorite Stations
Press the FAVORITE button.
Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations
currently set for the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C),
and then back to the normal guide.
Note
There are two ways to exit the program guide:
Exiting the Guide
Select a program from the guide by pressing the joystick. (See
OR
Press the EXIT button on the remote. You will be returned to the
last program you were watching before the Master Guide was
displayed.
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Selecting a Program from the Guide
For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program
from the guide just by pressing the joystick. If the program is currently
showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears.
Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the
program before you can watch it beyond the free preview period
(usually about five minutes after the program starts).
Note
Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to
purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.
To order a PPV program listed in the program guide:
Ordering Pay-Per-View
Programs
1
2
Highlight the program name in the guide and press the joystick.
Select BUY from the Purchase Program screen.
Selecting RETURN returns you to the
previous screen, without purchasing the
program.
PURCHASE PROGRAM
Title:
Description:
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed
bachelor meets the woman of his dreams
at a friend’s wedding and, for the first
time, contemplates the idea of marriage for
himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)
RETURN
BUY
Selecting TIMES brings up a list of
additional show times that you can
choose from for the program you selected.
TIMES
HELP
A PREVIEW button, which gives you a
free preview of the program, appears
only when the preview is available.
Channel:
Time:
Rating:
102
Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM
R
$2.99
If the BUY button does not appear (and
the message “Purchase information not
available” appears), you must call your
program provider to order the program.
Price/View:
3
When the Confirm Purchase screen appears, select YES to confirm
your purchase.
Selecting NO returns you to the
previous screen, without purchasing
the program.
CONFIRM PURCHASE
Title:
Price:
Time:
Channel:
Four Weddings and a Funeral
$2.99
Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM
102
YES
NO
Do you want to purchase this program?
To watch the program, just tune to the station when the program is
about to start. Your program providers will bill you automatically.
Some PPV programs are copy-protected by Macrovision at the
discretion of the copyright owner. When watching a PPV program,
turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.
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Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category
In addition to using the Master Guide, you can use the SELECT GUIDE
and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the
Master Guide. These subsets are sorted by program categories, such as
Movies, Sports, News, and so on. You can also choose from two
program guide formats: Guide and List.
The Guide format lists stations in ascending numerical order (such
as the Master Guide).
The List format lists programs in alphabetical order by program
title, as shown below.
The buttons that appear for each
program indicate start times.
MOVIES LIST
WED OCT 5 8:45 PM
Four Weddings and a Funeral
To select a program, highlight the start
time button and then press the
joystick.
Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the
woman of his dreams at a friend’s wedding and, for the first
time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S,
PRESS
FOR
PURCHASE INFORMATION
For example, in this sample Movie
List, “Four Weddings and a Funeral,”
with a start time of 9:00PM, is
highlighted.
WED 8 PM 8:30
9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Dennis the Menace
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Like Water for Chocolate
The Natural
Philadelphia
The selections you make using SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST
affect the program categories displayed in the Main Menu. The
category you select using SELECT GUIDE changes button 4 of the
Main Menu. The category you select using SELECT LIST changes
button 6 of the Main Menu.
How SELECT GUIDE and
SELECT LIST Change the
Main Menu
This feature allows you to recall the last program guide or list that you
selected.
Example: If you select the Sports
Guide using SELECT GUIDE,
button 4 of the Main Menu
automatically changes to SPORTS
GUIDE.
MAIN MENU
SELECT
GUIDE
MASTER
GUIDE
SELECT
LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
SPORTS
GUIDE
NEWS
LIST
Similarly, button 6 of the Main
Menu automatically updates to the
last selection you made using
SELECT LIST.
EXIT
OTHER
GUIDES
CUSTOM
GUIDE
SYSTEM MENU
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To select another guide or program guide format:
Selecting a Program Guide
or List By Program Category
1
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The
Select Category screen appears.
Select a program category, such as MOVIES. A selected category
appears with a checkmark (9) beside it. Then select OK.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SELECT GUIDE CATEGORY
OK
MOVIES
SPORTS
SPECIALS
SERIES
9
CANCEL
HELP
NEWS
SHOPPING
3
If the category you select has subcategories, the Select Subcategory
screen appears.
Select the program subcategories you want (you can select more
than one subcategory). A selected subcategory appears with a
checkmark (9) beside it. To deselect a subcategory, just select it
again. The checkmark disappears. After you’ve made your
selections, select OK.
Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all
the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes
the checkmark from all the subcategories.
SELECT MOVIES SUBCATEGORY
OK
CANCEL
ALL
ACTION/
CHILDREN
COMEDY
DRAMA
ADVENTURE
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
FANTASY
HORROR
MUSICAL
OTHER
ROMANCE
NONE
HELP
SCIENCE
FICTION
WESTERN
The program guide or list, which includes only stations that include
programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.
The next time you display the Main Menu, it will include the Guide or
List category that you selected. To change category selections, select
SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu.
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Selecting the Custom Guide
The Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include
only the stations you want.
Note
setting up your custom stations.
To select the Custom Guide:
1
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select CUSTOM GUIDE from the Main Menu..
MAIN MENU
SELECT
GUIDE
MASTER
GUIDE
SELECT
LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
SPORTS
GUIDE
NEWS
LIST
EXIT
OTHER
GUIDES
CUSTOM
GUIDE
SYSTEM MENU
9
The Custom Guide appears, which includes only stations that you
specified when you set up your list of custom stations.
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Using the Station Index
The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo
(or call letters) of all the stations in the system. You’ll find the Station
Index useful when you want to tune to a specific station, rather than to
a specific program.
Note
Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program
guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.
Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which
requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.
To display the Station Index:
Press the joystick.
The Station Index appears. The station you are currently tuned to is
automatically highlighted.
Your Station Index may not look
exactly like this. The stations
displayed depend on the programming
you’ve ordered.
STATION INDEX
206
216
229
207
220
230
208
222
232
209
224
233
211
212
215
227
240
DISC
225
TLC
226
235
236
To move through the Station Index:
Moving Through
the Station Index
Move the joystick to move one station at a time.
Press the PAGE and PAGE buttons to page (move up or down
two rows at a time).
Enter the station number, using the 0-9 buttons.
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To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index:
Displaying Favorite Stations
in the Station Index
Press the FAVORITE button.
Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the three
Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C).
STATION INDEX
FAV A
The top row contains your seven
favorite stations from FAV A, FAV B,
or FAV C.
HBO
980
989
220
230
240
216
229
212
222
232
198
256
233
227
240
The other rows represent all the other
stations in the system.
DISC
225
TLC
226
224
233
235
236
Note
To select a program:
Selecting a Program from
the Station Index
Press the joystick to tune to the highlighted station. The Station
Index disappears.
To exit the Station Index without changing stations:
Press the EXIT button. The Station Index disappears, and you
return to the station you were watching before displaying the
Station Index.
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Selecting the Favorite Station Guide
The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to
include up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to three
Favorite Station Guides, identified as FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C.
Note
To bring up the Favorite Station Guide:
Press the FAVORITE button.
Note
FAVORITE STATION GUIDE
FAV A
Before you can bring up the Favorite
Station Guide, you must first clear the
program guide from your TV screen.
Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen
displays.
240
989
212
980
HBO
NIGHT
GALLERY
MUSIC VIDEOS
SHOGUN
THE NATURAL
198
256
233
967
EXIT TO
TOM AND JERRY
CURRENT STATION
PHILADELPHIA
BIOGRAPHY
To move through the Favorite Station Guide:
Moving Through
the Favorite Station Guide
Move the joystick to move one station at a time
OR
Enter the station number, by using the 0-9 buttons and pressing the
ENTER button.
To cycle through the three Favorite Station Guides
(FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C):
Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly.
To select a program:
Press the joystick to tune to the highlighted station. The Favorite
Station Guide disappears.
To exit the Favorite Station Guide without changing stations:
Select “Exit to Current Station,” which appears in the bottom right
corner of the Favorite Station Guide (or press the EXIT button).
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Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides
The Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which
are made available by your program providers, such as DIRECTV and
USSB. These guides may contain groups of stations with similar
subjects, for example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs.
OTHER GUIDES also includes buttons for going directly to future time
slots in the program guide.
To select one of these other guides:
1
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select OTHER GUIDES from the Main Menu. The Select Other
Guide screen appears.
Select a program category. A selected program provider guide
appears with a checkmark (9) beside it. Then select OK to display
the category and subcategory selection screens.
This list of program guides may
change, as guides are added or
changed by your program providers.
SELECT OTHER GUIDE
OK
SUBSCRPTN
PPV
PROMO
MULTIPLEX
9
CANCEL
HELP
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
THU 3:00 PM
FRI 3:00 PM
THU 10:00 PM
FRI 10:00 PM
FRI 3:00 AM
FRI 10:00 AM
ATTRACTIONS
3
Select a program category and subcategory, as described on
The program provider guide, which includes only stations that include
programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.
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Using DISPLAY and JUMP
The program banner provides useful information about the program
you’re currently watching.
Displaying the
Program Banner
Note
Before you can bring up the Program Banner, you must first clear the program
guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.
Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which
requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.
To display the Program Banner:
Press the DISPLAY button.
The Natural
9:30-11:30 PM
MON JUNE 22 9:35 PM RATED PG-13
HBO 980
The Program Banner shows the program title, station name and
number, start and end times, current date and time, and rating. It may
also indicate that data services ( ) and alternate audio tracks ( ) are
available, that new mail has been received ( ), and whether or not the
system is locked ( ).
To turn off the Program Banner, press the DISPLAY button again.
You can use the JUMP button to switch or “jump” back and forth
between two stations.
Jumping Back and Forth
Between Stations
To display the last station you selected:
Press the JUMP button.
Note
You cannot jump to stations you tuned to using the CH+/CH- buttons.
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Selecting Alternate Audio
Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a
single video source. For example, a football game might use a different
audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include
include both English and Spanish language audio tracks.
To determine if an alternate audio track is available:
How to Determine if
Alternate Audio Tracks Are
Available for a Program
1
2
Tune to the program.
Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.
If the Program Banner includes the alternate audio symbol ( ), this
indicates that alternate audio tracks are available for that program.
To select an alternate audio track using the remote control:
Press the ALTERNATE AUDIO button on the remote control. To
cycle through all the available audio tracks for the current
program, press the ALTERNATE AUDIO button repeatedly.
Selecting an Alternate
Audio Track
To select an alternate audio track using the on-screen menus:
1
2
3
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.
Select ALTERNATE AUDIO.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP
CANCEL
PURCHASE
1
4
7
MENU
2
3
6
9
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES
EXIT
5
8
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION
MENU
MAIN MENU
4
5
The Alternate Audio screen appears, which lists only the audio
tracks available for the program you are currently tuned to.
Select an audio track. Then select OK to return to the System Menu.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
ALTERNATE AUDIO
OK
ENGLISH
SPANISH
9
CANCEL
HELP
Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you
were watching.
The alternate audio track you select is available only while the current
program airs. To change the default language for the audio of all
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Canceling Purchases
Use the Cancel Purchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program,
and then decide you’d like to cancel the order before the program
begins.
Note
The Cancel Purchase screen lists only purchases made using the DSS
receiver’s remote control. It doesn’t include purchases made by calling your
program provider.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.
Select CANCEL PURCHASE.
Once you tune to a purchased
program, you cannot cancel its
purchase.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP
CANCEL
PURCHASE
1
4
7
MENU
2
3
6
9
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES
EXIT
5
8
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION
MENU
MAIN MENU
4
Select the program you want to cancel. You can cancel only one
program at a time. The selected program appears with a
checkmark (9) beside it. Then select CANCEL PPV.
Selecting RETURN returns you to the
previous screen, without canceling the
program’s purchase.
CANCEL PURCHASE
RETURN
OCT 5 8:00PM CH102 Four Weddings...
OCT 6 8:30PM CH123 Major League II
OCT 6 11:15PM CH150 Speed
9
CANCEL PPV
HELP
5
The Confirm Cancel Purchase screen appears. Select YES to
confirm your cancellation and return to the System Menu.
Selecting NO returns you to the
previous screen, without canceling the
program’s purchase.
CONFIRM CANCEL PURCHASE
Title:
Price:
Time:
Four Weddings and a Funeral
$2.99
Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM
YES
NO
Do you want to cancel this purchase?
6
Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you
were watching.
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Checking Your Purchase Record
Use the Review Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases
you’ve made through your DSS receiver.
Note
The Review Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the DSS
receiver’s remote control. It doesn’t include purchases made by calling your
program provider.
To check the purchase record:
1
2
3
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.
Select REVIEW PURCHASES.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP
CANCEL
PURCHASE
1
4
7
MENU
2
3
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES 6
EXIT
5
8
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION
MENU
MAIN MENU
9
The Review Purchases screen appears, which lists the programs
purchased and canceled.
4
After you’ve reviewed your purchases, select RETURN to return to
the System Menu. Or, for more details, select the program name
and then select REVIEW.
To review more than one page of
purchases, press the PAGE and
PAGE buttons to page through the
displays.
REVIEW PURCHASES
RETURN
OCT 5 Four Weddings and a Funeral
OCT 6 Major League II
OCT 6 Speed
$2.99
$2.99
9
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HELP
Cancelled
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Setting Up the Timer
Use the Timer Setup screen to specify a day and time on which you
want the DSS receiver to automatically tune to a specific station. You
can use this feature in coordination with your VCR’s timer recording
function to automate the recording of DSS programs.
Note
When recording programs from the DSS receiver, your TV need not be turned
on. However, you must set up your VCR for timer recording and specify the
DSS receiver as the line-in source. See your VCR manual for details.
To set the timer:
Setting the Timer
1
2
3
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.
Select TIMER SETUP. The Timer Setup screen appears.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP
CANCEL
PURCHASE
1
4
7
MENU
2
3
6
9
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES
EXIT
5
8
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION
MENU
MAIN MENU
4
Select one of the seven timer setting buttons. Then move the
joystick right to highlight the DAY field (today’s date automatically
appears).
TIMER SETUP
OK
DAY
START
STOP
CH# STATION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
11/4 SAT
-/--
-/--
-/--
-/--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
CANCEL
CLEAR
HELP
-/--
-/--
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Set the day, start time, stop time, and channel number as follows:
To set each item (day, time, channel), move the joystick up and
down.
To move to the next or previous item, move the joystick right
left and right.
Note
You can set the timer up to 30 days in advance. You can also set the timer for
6
Select OK to save your selections and return to the System Menu.
Or, to make additional timer settings, repeat steps 4 through 6.
To set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week:
Setting the Daily/Weekly
Timer
1
In step 5 (above), move the joystick down repeatedly to select one
of the DAY options, which are displayed in the following sequence:
Current Date SUN-SAT MON-SAT MON-FRI EVERY SAT ...
EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 Month Later (Cycles backward) Current Date
TIMER SETUP
OK
DAY
START
STOP
CH# STATION
With the DAY item highlighted, move
the joystick down repeatedly to cycle
through all the available DAY options.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SUN-SAT
-/--
-/--
-/--
-/--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
CANCEL
CLEAR
HELP
-/--
-/--
2
Set the start time, stop time, and channel as described in step 5
above, ten select OK to save your changes and return to the System
Menu.
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To change, check, or clear timer settings:
Changing/Checking/
Clearing Timer Settings
1
2
Check your settings.
If you don’t want to make any changes, select OK to return to
the System Menu.
If you want to change or clear settings, select the numbered
button of the timer setting you want to change.
TIMER SETUP
OK
DAY
START
STOP
CH# STATION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
11/4 SAT 8:30PM 10:30PM 987 SHOW
CANCEL
CLEAR
HELP
-/--
-/--
-/--
-/--
-/--
-/--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
--- ----
3
4
Change or clear the setting as follows:
To change the setting, move the joystick left or right to
highlight the item you want to change. Then reset the item by
moving the joystick up or down.
To clear the setting, select CLEAR.
Select OK to save your selections and return to the System Menu.
After the timer is set, the MESSAGE/ TIMER indicator on the front
panel lights, indicating that the timer has been set.
Notes on Using
the Timer
To use the timer to record a PPV program, you must first purchase
If locks and limits are set (and the system is locked), check to make
sure they do not conflict with the program you’re trying to record.
About 60 seconds before the timer automatically tunes to the
specified channel, a message appears. To cancel the timer setting
and continue watching the current program, press the EXIT button.
If you set overlapping (conflicting) timer settings, the DSS receiver
handles these timer settings as follows:
If you set two timer settings to start at the same time, the timer
setting that’s listed first has priority over any other conflicting
timer settings. Conflicting timer settings are automatically
cleared from the Timer Setup screen when the first timer
setting is activated.
If you set a second timer setting to start before the first timer
setting is set to stop, the second timer setting will start before
the first timer setting stops.
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Reading Your Messages
Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS
receiver. These messages contain useful information about your
system, such as information about new services, program promotions,
or billing.
There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail:
How to Determine When
You’ve Received Mail
The DSS receiver’s front panel MESSAGE/ TIMER indicator blinks.
Note
If the timer is set and you have an unread message, the indicator will stay lit.
An envelope ( ) appears in the Program Banner, accessed by
pressing the DISPLAY button.
An envelope ( ) appears in menu item 9 (System Menu) of the
Main Menu.
To display your messages:
Displaying Your Messages
1
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU.
MAIN MENU
SELECT
GUIDE
MASTER
GUIDE
SELECT
LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
MOVIE
GUIDE
MOVIE
LIST
EXIT
OTHER
GUIDES
CUSTOM
GUIDE
SYSTEM MENU
9
3
Select MESSAGES.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP
CANCEL
PURCHASE
1
4
7
MENU
2
5
8
3
6
9
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES
EXIT
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION
MENU
MAIN MENU
The message’s date, along with the first few words of the message,
appear.
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To read a message:
Reading a Message
1
Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message
appears with a checkmark (9) beside it. Then select READ.
MESSAGES
READ
11/6 Sign up now for our special ...
RETURN
11/8 Welcome to USSB ....
HELP
11/23 Happy Thanksgiving ....
9
The full text of the message appears.
READ MESSAGE
RETURN
ERASE
HELP
9
11/23
Happy Thanksgiving from
everyone at DIRECTV.
2
To erase a message after you’ve read it, select ERASE. To keep a
message after you’ve read it, select RETURN.
Note
Your mailbox can hold about 50 messages before exhausting the receiver’s
memory. To prevent accidental erasure, get in the habit of deleting your
messages after you read them.
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Chapter 5
Using the Custom Setup Menu
Read this chapter to get information about customizing your system to
match your personal viewing habits.
Overview
Your DSS receiver includes several features you can use to customize
your system to meet your individual preferences. You can:
Create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each containing up
Set a default language for the audio of programs broadcast in
Set system locks and limits, which allow you to control program
Specify custom stations. In the Set Custom Stations screen, you
specify stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After
you’ve set skipped stations, they will not appear in the Custom
Guide (available in the Main Menu). These stations are also
skipped over in the Station Index, and when you use the CH+/ CH-
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Displaying the Custom Setup Menu
To customize your system, first bring up the Custom Setup Menu, as
follows:
1
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU.
MAIN MENU
SELECT
GUIDE
MASTER
GUIDE
SELECT
LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
MOVIES
GUIDE
MOVIES
LIST
EXIT
OTHER
GUIDES
CUSTOM
GUIDE
SYSTEM MENU
9
3
Select CUSTOM SETUP MENU.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP CANCEL
1
4
7
MENU
2
5
8
PURCHASE
3
6
9
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES
EXIT
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION
MENU
MAIN MENU
The Custom Setup menu appears.
CUSTOM SETUP MENU
SET FAVORITE
STATIONS
2
5
8
SET DEFAULT
LANGUAGE
SET LOCKS
AND LIMITS
4
7
EXIT
6
DATA
SERVICES
SET CUSTOM
STATIONS
SYSTEM MENU
9
The following pages describe how to use the Custom Setup Menu to
personalize your system.
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Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide
The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you create. You can
create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each guide containing
up to seven of your favorite stations.
To set up a Favorite Station Guide:
1
2
Select SET FAVORITE STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.
Select FAV A, FAV B, or FAV C from the Set Favorite Stations
screen.
The Set Favorite Stations screen displays
three rows of seven stations. Each row
represents one of the three Favorite Station
Guides, labeled FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C.
SET FAVORITE STATIONS
FAV A
FAV B
FAV C
RETURN
HELP
A setup screen for the guide that you selected appears.
SET FAVORITE STATIONS: FAV A
OK
The top row represents the stations that
are currently set for the Favorite
Station Guide you selected.
CANCEL
The bottom rows represent all the other
stations in the system.
CLEAR
CNN CRT HLN DTV ESPN DTV ESNa
202 203 204 205 206 207 208
HELP
DTV DTV DTV TNT DTV DTV
E!
209 210 211 212 213 214 215
DTV DTV DTV DTV TCM DTV DIS1
216 217 218 219 220 221 222
The system is shipped with no favorite stations set, so the first time
you see this screen, the top row is blank.
3
4
To add or change a station, first highlight a button in the top row.
Do one of the following:
To select a station from the bottom rows of stations, press the
joystick. The highlight automatically moves to the stations in
To select a station directly, enter the station’s number, using the
0-9 buttons. Then repeat steps 3 and 4 for each station you
want to include in the Favorite Station Guide.
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To replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one
of the bottom rows of stations.
Note
Use the PAGE and PAGE buttons to quickly move through the lower
rows of stations.
The new station you select automatically replaces the highlighted
station in the top row, and the highlight automatically moves to the
next favorite station button in the top row.
You can select CLEAR to automatically
clear all the stations from the top row.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SET FAVORITE STATIONS: FAV A
OK
USA
229
CANCEL
CLEAR
CNN CRT HLN DTV ESPN DTV ESNa
202 203 204 205 206 207 208
HELP
DTV DTV DTV TNT DTV DTV
E!
209 210 211 212 213 214 215
DTV DTV DTV DTV TCM DTV DIS1
216 217 218 219 220 221 222
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each station you want to include in the
Favorite Station Guide.
7
8
Select OK when you’re finished setting your favorite stations.
Select RETURN when you’re finished. Or, repeat steps 2 through 7
to set up another Favorite Station Guide (FAV A, B, or C).
SET FAVORITE STATIONS
USA HLN VH-1 A&E ESPN HBO CNN
229 204 965 250 208 980 202
FAV A
RETURN
HELP
FAV B
FAV C
on displaying and using the Favorite Station Guides.
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Setting a Default Language
Use the Set Default Language screen to specify the language you want
to hear for programs broadcast in multiple languages.
For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program
is broadcast in both English and Spanish, you’ll automatically hear the
audio in Spanish.
Note
If the default language you select is not available for a program that you tune
to, you will not hear the default language. Instead, you’ll hear one of the
languages available for that program (usually English).
To set a default language:
1
2
Select SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE from the Custom Setup Menu.
Select a language and then select OK.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE
OK
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
KOREAN
GERMAN
CHINESE
9
CANCEL
ITALIAN
JAPANESE
HELP
You return to the Custom Setup Menu, and the DSS receiver is set to
play back the selected language, when that language is available.
Note
You can change the audio track for a program that uses multiple audio tracks
(indicated by the symbol in the Program Banner) without changing the
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Setting Locks and Limits
The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your
system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station.
You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view
programs.
To display the Set Locks and Limits screen:
1
Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.
The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings
shown next to each button.
2
Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below).
If your system is locked, the padlock
symbol appears ( ), and you must
first unlock it before you can make
any changes to the locks and limits
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
LOCK
SPENDING LIMIT
RATINGS LIMIT
STATION LOCKS
PPV LOCK
None
RETURN
HELP
NC17
0 Station(s) Currently Locked
Pay-Per-View Unlocked
Note
Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as
described below.
Spending Limit
Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single
pay-per-view program.When the system is locked, you
cannot purchase a program that costs more than the
amount set. The default setting is $10.00.
Ratings Limit
Station Locks
Allows you to set a maximum ratings limit. When the
system is locked, you cannot view programs rated
higher than the rating set. The default rating is R.
Lets you prevent the viewing of stations that you lock.
When the system is locked, programs that appear on
locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no
stations locked.
PPV Lock
Allows you to prevent PPV purchases. When the
system and the PPV option are locked, pay-per-view
programs cannot be purchased. The default setting is
unlocked.
Note
After you’ve set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or
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To set a spending limit:
Setting a Spending Limit
1
2
Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
Enter a spending limit. Use the 0-9 or move the joystick up and
down to enter the numerical value. (If you use the joystick to enter
the value, move the joystick left or right to move to the previous or
next position.)
Selecting NO LIMIT allows you to
purchase any pay-per-view program, no
matter how much it costs.
SET SPENDING LIMIT
OK
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
CANCEL
$
.00
NO LIMIT
HELP
3
4
Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any
other locks and limits, if necessary.
To set a ratings limit:
Setting a Ratings Limit
1
2
Select RATINGS LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
Select a rating, beyond which programs cannot be watched.
Locked ratings appear with a key ( ) beside them. For example,
in the following screen, the ratings limit has been set to PG.
Selecting ALL allows viewing of all
programs. Selecting NONE prevents the
viewing of all programs.
SET RATINGS LIMIT
OK
NR (NOT
RATED)
G
PG
PG-13
NC-17
CANCEL
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
NC-CONTENT
R
NR-MATURE
ALL
NONE
HELP
3
4
Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any
other locks and limits, if necessary.
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To set station locks:
Setting Station Locks
1
2
Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station
appears with a key ( ) beside it. For example, in the following
screen, stations 203, 204, 206, and 209 have been locked.
To unlock a station, just select it again. The key (
) disappears.
To quickly unlock or lock all stations, select
ALL (to lock all) or NONE (to unlock all).
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SET STATION LOCKS
OK
CANCEL
ALL
CNN
202
CRT
203
HLN
204
DTV
205
ESPN
206
DTV
207
ESNa
208
DTV
209
DTV
210
DTV
211
TNT
212
DTV
213
DTV
214
E!
215
DTV
216
DTV
217
DTV
218
DTV
219
TCM
220
DTV
221
DIS1
222
NONE
HELP
DTV
223
DIS2
224
DISC
225
TLC
226
TOON DTV
227 228
USA
229
Note
You can use the PAGE and PAGE buttons to quickly move through the
rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the station number
directly.
3
Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any
other locks and limits, if necessary.
4
To set the pay-per-view lock:
Setting the
Pay-Per-View Lock
1
2
Select PPV LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
Select LOCK to prevent PPV program purchases. Select UNLOCK
to allow PPV program purchases.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SET PPV LOCK
OK
LOCK
UNLOCK
9
CANCEL
HELP
3
4
Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any
other locks and limits, if necessary.
Note
You can also set a PPV lock by setting the spending limit to $0.00. See
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To lock an unlocked system:
Locking Your System
1
Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
LOCK
RETURN
HELP
SPENDING LIMIT
RATINGS LIMIT
STATION LOCK
PPV LOCK
$10.00
PG
4 Stations Locked
Pay Per View Unlocked
2
The Set Passcode screen appears. Enter a four-digit passcode
number. Use the 0-9 buttons or move the joystick up and down to
enter the numerical value. (If you use the joystick to enter the
value, move the joystick left or right to move to the previous or
next position.)
Each number you enter appears as an asterisk ( ), which keeps
your passcode secret.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SET PASSCODE
OK
CANCEL
HELP
Note
DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You’ll need this number to unlock
your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits you’ve set. If you
do forget your passcode, call your program provider for assistance.
3
When prompted, enter your passcode again. (This confirms your
selection of a passcode number.)
4
Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen.
Your system is now locked, as indicated by the closed padlock ( ) in
the Set Locks and Limits screen. All locks and limits you’ve set are now
in effect. The padlock also appears in the Program Banner to remind
you of the locked status.
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You can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if
you know the system passcode.
Overriding the System Lock
For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a
message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the
joystick, the passcode screen appears. By entering the passcode, you
can temporarily unlock the system. The system remains unlocked until
you reset the lock.
To reset a system lock override:
Turn off the DSS receiver, and then turn it on again.
The system locks, and all locks and limits are again in effect.
Note
If you override the system lock, be sure you reset the lock. If you want to
unlock the system on a more permanent basis, follow the procedures under
To unlock a locked system:
Unlocking Your System
1
Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.
The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings
shown next to each button. The padlock ( ) indicates that the
system is currently locked.
2
Select UNLOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
UNLOCK
SPENDING LIMIT
RATINGS LIMIT
STATION LOCK
PPV LOCK
$10.00
RETURN
HELP
PG
4 Stations Locked
Pay Per View Unlocked
3
4
When the Set Passcode screen appears, enter the correct four-digit
passcode.
Select OK.
Your system is now unlocked, and all locks and limits previously set
are no longer in effect.
While you’re watching programs, you can check the status of the
system lock by pressing the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program
Banner. If no padlock appears, this means the system is unlocked. A
closed padlock ( ) means the system is locked. An open padlock ( )
means the system has been temporarily unlocked using the system lock
override.
Determining the Status of
the System Lock
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Setting Up a List of Custom Stations
If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe
to or watch often, you can use the Set Custom Stations feature to
specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After
you’ve set skipped stations, they will not appear in the:
Custom Guide (a program guide available in the Main Menu)
Station Index
Stations that appear when you’re using the CH+/ CH- buttons to
change channels
Note
Skipped stations will continue to be available in the Master Guide and all
other program guides.
To define a list of custom stations:
1
2
Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.
Select stations that you want to skip.
A station that appears with a checkmark (9) beside it will be
skipped. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 208,
and 213 are set to be skipped.
To set a station so that it is not skipped, just select it again. The
checkmark (9) disappears.
To have the DSS receiver automatically
skip all stations from the Master Guide
that you are not authorized to receive,
SET CUSTOM STATIONS
OK
CANCEL
AUTO
ALL
CNN CRT
202 203
HLN
9204
DTV ESPN DTV ESNa
205 206 207 208
9
DTV DTV DTV TNT
209 210 211 212
DTV DTV E!
To quickly skip or “unskip” stations,
select ALL (to skip all) or NONE (to skip
none).
215
213 9 214
DTV DTV DTV DTV TCM DTV DIS1
216 217 218 219 220 221 222
NONE
HELP
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
DTV DIS2 DISC TLC
223 224 225 226 227 228 229
TOON DTV USA
Note
Use the PAGE and PAGE buttons to quickly move through the rows of
stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the three-digit station
number directly.
3
Select OK when you’re finished setting skipped stations.
To see the results of your Custom Stations settings:
CH- buttons.
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When you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically
scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning
process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not
authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can
use this feature as a starting point to creating your own list of custom
stations.
Using the AUTO
Skip Feature
For example, if there are stations that appear in the Master Guide to
which you do not subscribe, the AUTO function automatically marks
these stations to be skipped. This saves you the trouble of having to
determine which of the 150+ stations in the Master Guide you cannot
view and then having to manually set each of these stations to be
skipped.
To use the AUTO Skip feature:
1
2
Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.
Select the AUTO button.
The DSS receiver begins to evaluate all the stations in the Master
Guide, and displays a status bar, similar to the following.
Selecting STOP interrupts the Auto
Skip process and returns you to the
previous screen, which displays the
stations that have been set to be skipped
thus far.
SET CUSTOM STATIONS
STOP
8% completed
Evaluating channel 150.
Please wait ...
Note
This process may take a few minutes to complete.
When the DSS receiver is finished scanning, the station list
reappears, with checkmarks (9) beside stations that are set to be
skipped.
3
Select OK to save your selections. Or select additional stations to be
skipped or unskipped.
Note
You may want to re-run the Auto skip procedure periodically in case your
program providers make changes or additions to their station lineups.
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Selecting Data Services
In the future, your program providers may make available data
services, which you can access through specific stations using the DSS
receiver’s wide band and low-speed data ports. For details about using
the data ports to access these data services, call your program
providers.
To determine if data services are available on a specific station:
How to Determine if Data
Services Are Available on a
Station
1
2
Tune to the station.
Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.
If the Program Banner includes the data services symbol ( ), this
indicates that data services are available for that specific station.
To select a data service:
Selecting a
Data Service
1
Select DATA SERVICES from the Custom Setup Menu.
DATA SERVICES appears only when
the station you’re tuned to includes
data services.
CUSTOM SETUP MENU
SET FAVORITE
STATIONS
2
5
8
SET DEFAULT
LANGUAGE
SET LOCKS
AND LIMITS
4
EXIT
6
DATA
SERVICES
SET CUSTOM
STATIONS
SYSTEM MENU
7
9
2
The Data Services screen appears, which lists only the data services
that are available for the station you are currently tuned to.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
WIDE BAND DATA SERVICES
OK
DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 7
DATA 4
DATA 8
9
CANCEL
DEFAULT
BAUD
The screen will be titled “Wide Band” or
“Low Speed,” depending on which type of
data service is available for that station.
DATA 5
DATA 6
The titles of the data services may be different,
based on the service being provided.
HELP
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Select one of the following:
To Do This ...
Do This ...
Change the data service for the
current station only
Select the data service and then
select OK.
Change the data service for all
stations
Select DEFAULT (then see
Change the baud rate for the DSS
receiver’s wide band data port
Use the Default Data Services screen to select a default data service for
all stations that provide data services.
Changing the Default
Data Service
To change the data service for all stations:
1
2
Select DEFAULT from the Data Services screen.
Select a default data service and then select OK.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
DEFAULT DATA SERVICES
OK
CANCEL
HELP
DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 7
DATA 4
DATA 8
The titles of the data services may be
different, based on the service being
provided.
9
DATA 5
DATA 6
To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver’s data ports:
Setting the Baud Rate
1
2
Select BAUD from the Data Services screen.
Select a baud rate for the data port and then select OK.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.
SET BAUD RATE
OK
2400
4800
9600
19200
9
CANCEL
HELP
The baud rates displayed may be
different, depending on which data port is
being used.
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Chapter 6
Using the Installation Menu
Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check
the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any
difficulties you may be having with your system.
Overview
The Installation Menu includes several options you can use to set up
and troubleshoot your system.
Use the Installation Menu to:
Change the aspect ratio of the DSS receiver to match your TV
Change the DSS receiver to receive RF (radio frequency) remote
Run a system test to check the operation of your system, including
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Displaying the Installation Menu
To set up your system, first bring up the Installation Menu, as follows:
1
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Select SYSTEM MENU from the Main Menu.
MAIN MENU
SELECT
GUIDE
MASTER
GUIDE
SELECT
LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
MOVIES
GUIDE
MOVIES
LIST
EXIT
OTHER
GUIDES
CUSTOM
GUIDE
SYSTEM MENU
9
3
Select INSTALLATION MENU from the System Menu.
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
CUSTOM SETUP
CANCEL
PURCHASE
1
4
7
MENU
2
3
6
9
MESSAGES
REVIEW
PURCHASES
EXIT
5
TIMER SETUP
INSTALLATION MAIN MENU
MENU
8
The Installation Menu appears:
INSTALLATION MENU
REPLACE
ACCESS CARD 2
SET UP
ANTENNA
SET ASPECT
RATIO
4
7
EXIT
5
6
SET UP
REMOTE
RUN SYSTEM
TEST
SYSTEM MENU
8
9
The following pages describe how to use the Installation Menu to set
up your system.
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Setting Up the Satellite Antenna
To install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the
antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen.
Note
Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If
the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video,
especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal
performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on
using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna’s
signal strength.
1
2
Select SET UP ANTENNA from the Installation Menu.
The Set Up Antenna screen appears.
Selecting RETURN returns you to
the Installation Menu.
SET UP ANTENNA
TRANSPONDER
2
RETURN
HELP
LAT/LONG
ZIP CODE
80
85
PEAK LEVEL
CURRENT LEVEL
LOCKED
To determine the elevation and azimuth settings for the satellite
antenna, select ZIP CODE or LAT/ LONG.
ZIP CODE uses your five-digit zip code to determine the
elevation and azimuth settings.
LAT/LONG uses your location’s latitude and longitude to
determine the azimuth and elevation settings.
The Signal Strength Meter indicates the current signal
strength of the antenna.
The Transponder option allows you to select a transponder
number from 1 to 32. You should not need to change this
number (the default is 2) unless you’re instructed to do so by
your program provider.
See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on using the
Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the
antenna’s signal strength.
3
Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.
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Replacing Your Access Card
In the event that your program providers need to send you a new
access card, use the Replace Access Card option to initialize your new
card. During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions to
copy information from the old card onto the new card. After you
initialize the new card, your old card becomes invalid.
To replace your access card:
1
Insert your old access card, if you removed it, as follows:
Open the door to the access card: Place your fingertip in the slot as
shown (or carefully use the edge of a coin), and gently pull the
door down.
Ca u t io n
Handle the door gently to avoid
breaking it.
POWER
DSS
MESSAGE/TIMER
Then insert the card, arrow side up, as shown, and gently push the
door up to close it.
POWER
MENU
POWER
DSS
MESSAGE/TIMER
EX
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Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu.
INSTALLATION MENU
REPLACE
ACCESS CARD
2
SET UP
ANTENNA
SET ASPECT
RATIO
4
7
EXIT
5
8
6
SET UP
REMOTE
RUN SYSTEM
TEST
SYSTEM MENU
9
3
When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select OK to begin
copying your old access card.
Selecting RETURN returns you to
the Installation Menu, without
starting the initialization process.
REPLACE ACCESS CARD
OK
RETURN
Please insert OLD access card and select OK to
initialize NEW card.
HELP
CAUTION: After you select OK, you cannot stop
this process, and your OLD access card will no
longer be valid.
4
Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the
procedure.
When the message “Replace Access Card Procedure Complete”
appears, select OK to return to the Installation Menu.
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Setting the Aspect Ratio
Use the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver’s display to
match your TV's picture.
To set the aspect ratio:
1
2
Select SET ASPECT RATIO from the Installation Menu.
Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have:
If you have a standard TV, select 4:3.
If you have a wide-screen TV, select 16:9.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
Installation Menu, without saving
your selection.
SET ASPECT RATIO
4:3
16:9
OK
9
CANCEL
HELP
STANDARD
WIDE
3
Select OK to return to the Installation Menu.
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Setting Up the Remote Control
The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS receiver to accept IR
(infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signals from the DSS remote control
and to change the RF security code for the DSS receiver.
In addition to having IR remote control capability, your DSS system
includes an RF feature, which enables the remote control to operate the
DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room or is placed
behind a cabinet door. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote
control does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel of the
DSS receiver.
Selecting IR/RF
Transmission
Note
You must set up the RF antenna to take advantage of the RF feature. See
The DSS receiver is shipped with IR transmission enabled and RF
transmission disabled. To use the RF feature, you must change the
factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY).
To select IR or RF transmission:
1
2
Select SET UP REMOTE from the Installation Menu.
Select REMOTE SIGNAL.
SET UP REMOTE
OK
REMOTE SIGNAL
IR ONLY
000
CANCEL
IDENTIFY
HELP
RF SECURITY CODE
3
Select a transmission type (IR or RF) and then select OK to return
to the Setup Remote screen.
The DSS receiver is shipped with only
IR enabled.
SET REMOTE SIGNAL
OK
IR ONLY
RF ONLY
9
CANCEL
HELP
4
Select OK from the Setup Remote screen to save your selections
and return to the Installation Menu.
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If the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF
remote control in your home (or from a neighbor’s house), you can
eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the DSS
receiver and remote control.
Setting the Security Code
Note
As an alternative, you can eliminate this problem by disabling the RF
capability of the DSS receiver, if you have no need for RF transmission. See
There are two steps to changing the RF security code: Step 1 is
changing the DSS receiver’s security code; step 2 is changing the DSS
remote control’s security code. Both the receiver and the remote control
must use the same three-digit security code.
Step 1: Select the DSS Receiver’s RF Security Code
1
2
Select SET UP REMOTE from the Installation Menu.
Select RF SECURITY CODE.
The DSS receiver and remote control
are shipped with the RF security code
set to 000.
SET UP REMOTE
OK
REMOTE SIGNAL
RF ONLY
CANCEL
IDENTIFY
HELP
RF SECURITY CODE 000
3
Select a different security code and then select OK.
SET RF SECURITY CODE
OK
CODE 000
CODE 001
CODE 002
CODE 003
CANCEL
HELP
CODE 004
CODE 008
CODE 005
CODE 009
CODE 006
CODE 010
CODE 007
CODE 011
9
CODE 012
CODE 013
CODE 014
CODE 015
4
5
Select OK from the Set Up Remote screen to save your changes and
return to the Installation Menu.
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Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code
1
2
Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control.
Using the number buttons on the DSS remote control, enter the
three-digit security code you selected for the DSS receiver in step 3
3
Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
The RF security code is now changed for both the DSS receiver and
remote control.
You can determine the current RF security code for the DSS remote
control using the IDENTIFY button in the Set Up remote screen.
To Determine the Current
Security Code for the DSS
Remote Control
1
2
Select IDENTIFY.
SET UP REMOTE
OK
REMOTE SIGNAL
RF ONLY
009
CANCEL
IDENTIFY
HELP
RF SECURITY CODE
Press the joystick within 5 seconds.
3
When the message “Press the joystick within 5 seconds” appears,
press the joystick before the 5 seconds expire.
The current RF security code for the DSS remote control appears.
SET UP REMOTE
OK
REMOTE SIGNAL
RF ONLY
009
CANCEL
IDENTIFY
HELP
RF SECURITY CODE
Your remote is currently set at 000.
Note
If the message, “Security code could not be identified” appears, check to make
4
Select OK to return to the Installation Menu.
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Running a System Test
The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's
components, including:
Antenna signal
System tuning
Phone line
Access card
Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your
system.
To run the System Test:
1
2
Select RUN SYSTEM TEST from the Installation Menu.
Select TEST.
RUN SYSTEM TEST
SIGNAL
TEST
TUNING
RETURN
PHONE
HELP
CARD
The System Test checks all the components automatically, and
displays the result of each test.
3
Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.
Check your system for any of the following:
If The System Test Reports
Any Problems...
The access card test will fail if you have not yet called your
program providers to establish service. After your service has been
established, the access card test should pass.
Check that all cables are connected properly to the DSS receiver.
Check that the satellite antenna is installed correctly, and that the
signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the
satellite antenna for details.
Check that the phone line connected to the DSS receiver is working
properly.
Check that the access card is inserted properly.
If you cannot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see
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Location and Function of Controls
Front Panel
MENU
EXIT
TV/DSS
POWER
POWER
DSS
MESSAGE/TIMER
Button
Description
POWER Button
MENU Button
EXIT Button
Turns the DSS receiver on and off.
Brings up the Main Menu.
Clears all on-screen displays, including program
guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you
complete your selections, the previous selections are
restored.
The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-screen
displays (program guides, menus, etc.). The
button
selects highlighted items. When pressed during
normal DSS-viewing, the
button brings up the
Station Index (unless a message appears).
TV/ DSS Button
Switches the output of the DSS receiver between TV
(normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a TV cable
or antenna, and DSS programs.
Power Indicator
DSS Indicator
Indicates whether the DSS receiver is on or off.
Indicates whether the receiver is set for DSS mode (on)
or TV mode (off)
Message/ Timer
Indicator
Flashes to indicate you have an unread message.
Stays lit to indicate the timer is set.
Note
If the timer is set and you have an unread message,
the indicator will stay lit.
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Back Panel
RF REMOTE
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO
CH 3
CH 4
AC OUT
R
L
CONTROL S AUDIO 3
IN
OUT
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
R
L
TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA
WIDE BAND DATA
(MONO)
AC IN
OUT
Connector
Description
Cable Type
LOW SPEED DATA
Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as
they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required.
Depends on future
applications
(D-sub 9 pin)
SATELLITE IN
Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna.
RG6 Coaxial
(75-ohm/ F-type)
WIDE BAND DATA
Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies
(such as high-definition television), as they are introduced.
Additional accessories may be required.
Depends on future
applications
(D-sub 15 pin)
CONTROL-S
(IN/ OUT)
Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony
infrared-controlled audio or video component.
Audio mono
miniplug
RF REMOTE
Connects to the RF antenna.
RCA-type
AUDIO 3 OUT (R)/ (L)
Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of
your audio or video component.
Audio (2)
(RCA-type)
AUDIO (R)/ (L)
OUT
Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of
your audio or video component.
Audio (2)
(RCA-type)
VIDEO OUT
Connects your DSS receiver to your TV or VCR’s video input.
Video
(RCA-type)
S-VIDEO OUT
CH3/ CH4 Switch
VHF/ UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT
TEL LINE
Allows you to connect your DSS receiver directly to your TV (if
your TV has S-VIDEO IN).
S-Video
(4-pin mini DIN)
Determines the TV channel on which programs from the DSS
receiver can be viewed.
Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to your normal
(terrestrial) TV or cable TV service.
RG59 Coaxial
(75-ohm/ F-type)
Connects to your TV or VCR.
RG59 Coaxial
(75-ohm/ F-type)
Connects your DSS receiver to a telephone jack. This allows you to Telephone (RJ-11)
order pay-per-view programs using the remote control.
AC IN
Connects your DSS receiver to a 120V AC outlet.
AC
AC OUT
Connects other components within a rating of AC 120V/ 300W/ 3A AC
max.
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Using the Remote Control
After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote
control, use these procedures to operate your system components:
1
Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box,
TV, or the DSS receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION
button. To operate a VCR or laserdisc player, open the lid on the
remote control and set the slide switch to the position that you set
for the component.
2
3
Aim the remote control at the component (necessary only if you’re
not using the RF function).
Press the POWER button of the component to turn it on and off.
To control other functions of the component, see the table that follows.
Remote Control Button Descriptions
Outside Panel
Note
POWER
TV
DSS
Buttons described in the following table can operate components other than the
DSS receiver only if you’ve programmed the remote and the component
the DSS remote.
MUTING
SLEEP
CABLE
CABLE
FUNCTION
TV
DSS
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
FAVORITE
GUIDE
Button
Operates
Description
MUTING
TV
Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the
volume.
TV/VIDEO
TV/DSS
JUMP
SLEEP
TV
Automatically turns off the TV, after the time
period that you specify.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
POWER
TV
CABLE: Turns the cable box on and off.
TV: Turns the TV on and off.
DSS
CABLE
9
7
DSS: Turns the DSS receiver on and off.
ENTER
DISPLAY
CABLE: Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable
mode, the remote operates your cable box.
0
FUNCTION
CABLE
TV
DSS
MENU
CH
VOL
TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode,
the remote operates your TV.
DSS: Puts the remote in DSS receiver mode. In
DSS mode, the remote operates your DSS
receiver.
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EXIT
ALTERNATE
AUDIO
DSS
Selects an alternate audio track for the current
program, if one is available. When pressed
repeatedly, cycles through all the available
alternate audio tracks.
FAVORITE
DSS
Brings up the Favorite Station Guide, if you’ve
created one. When pressed repeatedly, cycles
through all the Favorite Station Guides that
have been created.
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Button
Operates
Description
GUIDE
DSS
Brings up the Master Guide. If you’re already in
a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly
brings up future time slots in the guide.
TV/VIDEO
TV/DSS
TV
Switches the input of the TV.
DSS
Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV
(normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a
TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs.
JUMP
DSS
TV
Tunes to the last station you were tuned to.
Cable
DSS
TV
Cable
Specifies the station number. DSS: In menus,
selects the menu item with the corresponding
number. Also, in some screens, used to enter
numerical values (such as a spending limit or
passcode).
to
0
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
DSS
TV
Brings up (or removes) the Program Banner
(DSS) or other display (TV).
DSS
TV
Used with 0-9 buttons to change stations
without any delay in tuning.
Cable box
VOL
TV
Raises and lowers the volume.
MENU
DSS
TV
Brings up the Main Menu (Sony-brand TVs
only.)
DSS
TV
When moved forward, back, left, right, and
diagonally, highlights items in the on-screen
displays (program guides, menus, etc.). When
pressed, selects highlighted items. When
pressed during normal DSS-viewing, brings up
the Station Index (unless a message appears).
DSS
TV
Clears all on-screen displays, including
program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT
before you complete your selections, the
previous selections are restored.
EXIT
CH
DSS
TV
Moves to the next (+) or previous (-) station
during normal viewing. In DSS program guides
and some setup screens, these buttons page
through the on-screen displays.
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Button
Operates
Description
POWER
TV
DSS
MUTING
SLEEP
CABLE
VTR 1
2
3
MDP
VCR
Laserdisc
Switches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending
on how you’ve set up the remote for these
positions.
FUNCTION
TV
VTR 1
2
3
MDP
CABLE
DSS
VCR
Eject (used only with Sony brand components)
POWER
Laserdisc
TV/VTR
REC
CODE SET
LEARN
CH
VCR
Rewind
Laserdisc
VCR
Play
Laserdisc
VCR
Fast-forward
Laserdisc
POWER
TV/VTR
VCR
Laserdisc
Turns the VCR or laserdisc player on and off.
VCR
Changes the VHF/ UHF output of the VCR.
Stop
VCR
Laserdisc
VCR
Pause
Laserdisc
REC
VCR
Record
VCR
Laserdisc
Changes the channel (VCR) or chapter
(laserdisc).
CH
CODE SET
DSS
Used for programming the remote to operate
your TV, cable box, VCR, laserdisc player, or
DSS receiver. Also used to change the RF
security code.
DSS
Used for setting up the remote commander to
operate components that are not listed in
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Programming the Remote
The DSS receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate
Sony brand TVs.
If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have a cable box, VCR,
or laserdisc player that you want to control with the DSS receiver’s
remote, use the following procedures to program the remote to control
these components.
Note
Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to
be used with the DSS receiver’s remote.
To program the DSS receiver’s remote:
1
2
Manually turn on the component that you want to program.
find the three-digit code number for your component. If more than
one code number is listed, use the number listed first to complete
the following procedures.
You must perform step 4 within 10
seconds of step 3, or you must start
again from step 3.
3
4
Press the CODE SET button.
Press the FUNCTION button (CABLE or TV) for the component
you’re setting up. To set up a VCR or laser-disc player, set the slide
switch to any position (VTR1/ 2/ 3/ MDP).
You must perform step 5 within 10
seconds of step 4, or you must start
again from step 3. To cancel the
operation, press the ENTER button.
5
6
Enter the three-digit code number.
Press the ENTER button.
To Check if the Code Number Works
Use the following procedure to make sure the code you’ve entered
works:
1
Aim the DSS receiver’s remote at the component and press the
POWER button that corresponds to that component.
If the component responds, try the CH+ and CH- buttons. If the
component responds, you’re done. If the code doesn’t work:
Try programming the remote using the other codes listed for your
component.
If you cannot get your component to respond to the DSS receiver’s
remote — even after trying all the code numbers for your
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Programmable Codes
TV Codes
Manufacturer
Sylvania
Symphonic
Toshiba
Code
Manufacturer
Sony
Code
111, 112, 108
123, 139
101
Admiral (M. Wards)
ABC
102, 114, 109
112
119, 114
Videch
131, 103, 112
113, 103, 115, 112
108, 110
Bell & Howell
(M. Wards)
114, 109, 138
Wards
Brocsonic
Craig
103, 112
Zenith
122, 123, 120, 121
111
Cable Box Codes
Croslex
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
103, 119, 123
135, 136, 103
113
Manufacturer
Hamlin/ Regal
Jerrold/ G.I.
Code
222, 223, 224, 225, 228
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207
208, 218
122, 113, 120, 121, 123, 103, 115
125
Oak
227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221
214, 215
Panasonic
Pioneer
General Electric
Goldstar
Hitachi
102, 118, 103, 107
103, 113, 112, 130
131, 113, 103, 132
103, 102, 130, 107
128, 129
Scientific Atlanta
Tocom
209, 210, 211
216, 217
JC Penny
JVC
KTV
133, 113, 103, 123, 134
102, 103 111, 125, 119, 112
111, 112, 113, 107
124, 103, 112
103, 112
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox
Mitsubishi/ MGA
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
118, 116, 117, 107
111, 118, 109
111
Philips
Pioneer
137, 118, 119
103, 108
Portland
Quasar
110, 107
Radio Shack
RCA/ Proscan
Samsung
Sanyo
102, 112, 124, 123
102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
126, 112, 113, 103
125
Scott
123, 112
Sharp
114, 113, 115
114, 109
Signature 2000
(M. Wards)
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VCR Codes
Manufacturer
Quasar
Code
308, 309
Manufacturer
Sony
Code
RCA/ Proscan
304, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312,
313
301,302, 303
338
Aiwa
Realistic
Sansui
Singer
Samsung
Sanyo
309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338
Audio Dynamic
314, 347
330, 343
314
Bell & Howell
(M. Wards)
315
322, 313, 321
330, 335
Brocsonic
Canon
319
309, 308
Scott
312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325,
326
Citizen
332
Craig
315, 302, 332
304, 338, 309
341, 312, 309
314, 336, 337
304
Sharp
327, 325
315
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
DBX
Shintom
Signature 2000
(M. Wards)
336, 327
Dimensia
Emerson
Fisher
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
310, 308, 309, 338
338
319, 320, 316, 317, 318
330, 334, 335, 333
338
332
Funai
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 338, 337
309, 308
General Electric
Goldstar
Hitachi
329, 304, 309
332
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
306, 304, 305
309, 308
312, 311
Instant Replay
JC Penny
JVC
327, 328, 335, 331, 332
330, 314, 336, 337
331
309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 332, 337
332, 305, 333, 334, 330, 335
310, 308, 309
314, 336, 337
332
Yamaha
Zenith
Kenwood
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
Laserdisc Player Codes
Manufacturer
Sony
Code
701
707
703
702
702
704
703
702
702
706
705
703
Kenwood
Magnavox
Marantz
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
Memorex
Minolta
309, 335
305, 304
Mitsubishi/ MGA
Multitech
NEC
323, 324, 325, 326
325, 338, 321
314, 336, 337
309, 308
Olympic
Panasonic
Pentax
Pioneer
308, 309, 306, 307
305, 304
RCA
Sanyo
Philco
308, 309
Sharp
Philips
310, 308, 309
308
Yamaha
Pioneer
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Using the Learn Function
You can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of
another component’s remote control. Use this function to operate
To use the Learn function:
1
2
Set the slide switch in the inside panel to VTR3 or MDP.
Place the DSS remote commander and the other component’s
remote control directly facing each other, about two inches apart.
Approx. 2 inches
3
4
Press the LEARN button. The Learn indicator lights.
Press the button on the DSS remote commander that you want to
learn a function. The Learn indicator flashes off, then on, indicating
that the DSS remote commander is now ready to learn.
5
6
Hold down the corresponding button on the other component’s
remote control. When the Learn indicator flashes off, then on,
release the button on the other component’s remote control.
If the indicator doesn’t flash, repeat steps 4 and 5.
To learn other functions, repeat steps 4 and 5.
The Learn function does not work in the VTR1 and VTR2 slide
switch positions.
About the Learn Function
During the learning procedure, do not move the remote controls.
If you press a button on this remote commander that cannot be
used for learning, the Learn indicator flashes four times.
To clear all learned signals from memory, set the slide switch inside
the lid to MDP, press the LEARN button, press the DSS POWER
button while holding down the VOL- button, and then press the
LEARN button again.
When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example —
any codes you’ve set may be erased.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Causes and Remedies
No picture
(poor picture quality or loss of picture)
If you are receiving only stations 100, 200, and 999, call your program
providers to have your programming activated.
Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See
Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the DSS
receiver.
Run the System Test to verify that your system is working properly. See
Check the connections to your TV (and other components). See the Satellite
Antenna manual and Chapter 3 of this manual.
Check to make sure your TV (and other components) are set to receive the
DSS signal (channel 3 or 4, VIDEO1, etc.), as appropriate to the way your
system is connected. See Chapter 3.
Some pay-per-view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy-
protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. To ensure a quality
picture, make sure that the signal is coming directly from the DSS receiver
and not through your VCR. Call your program providers for details.
Make sure the RG-6 cable is properly connected to the antenna’s LNB. If the
Signal Seeker is not flashing on the LNB, there may be an electrical short in
the RG-6 cable and you will need to replace it.
In rare cases, the picture may be distorted if you connected a terrestrial TV
antenna to the UHF/ VHF IN jack of the receiver. This distortion could
occur if the channel selector on the back of the receiver is set to a channel
that is normally received on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. For example, you can
receive a local station on channel 4, and the channel selector is set to channel
4. If this happens, set the channel selector to the other channel (3 or 4),
whichever one is not used on your TV.
Cannot access program
Check to make sure that you are subscribing to the station you are trying to
tune to. Call your program providers if you are not sure.
Check to make sure the system is not locked. See Chapter 5.
Cannot order pay-per-view program
Check to make sure you’ve connected the DSS receiver to a phone line.
It may be too late to purchase this program. Check for other show times. See
If the message “Purchase information not available” appears, you must call
your program provider (DIRECTV or USSB) to order the program.
Check to make sure the PPV option is not locked. See Chapter 5.
Your access card may be full. Call your program provider.
Cannot find the station of the pay-per-
view program you’ve ordered
(station, start times, etc.) about programs you’ve ordered.
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Symptom
Possible Causes and Remedies
Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order
via the Cancel Purchase menu option
You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you’ve watched or tuned to.
Also, you can cancel only programs you’ve ordered using the DSS remote
control. Call your program providers for details.
Program guide does not bring up the
program you’ve chosen
You must press the
Although the guide automatically tunes to stations you highlight in any of
the guides, you must press the button to complete your selection.
button to select the program you’ve highlighted.
Cannot bring up the Station Index
You cannot bring up the Station Index while a program guide is displayed
or if a message such as, “Press to purchase” appears. Press the EXIT
(
button)
button to clear any on-screen displays. Also, try switching to another non-
PPV station.
Cannot display favorite stations
You must set up your Favorite Station Guides before favorite stations can be
Ratings limit, spending limit, or pay-
per-view lock not working properly
Check locks and limits. Then check that the system is locked. See Chapter 5.
Cannot access locks or limits screens
The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the locks and
limits. See Chapter 5.
Cannot lock or unlock the system
Make sure you’ve entered the correct passcode. If you’ve lost or forgotten
Alternate audio track is not available
Language of audio track is incorrect
Check default language setting. The program provider may not make
available all the languages displayed in the Set Default Language screen.
Cannot record DSS program on VCR
Check to make sure the VCR is connected correctly, and that the VCR is set
to receive the signal from the DSS receiver. See Chapter 3.
If you’re using the automatic timer to facilitate the recording of programs,
make sure the program you’re trying to record does not conflict with any
locks or limits that have been set. If you’re using the timer for PPV
programs, you must purchase these programs in advance, which may
require that you call your program provider to order the program.
Make sure you are not trying to record a pay-per-view program that is
copy-protected by Macrovision. Some pay-per-view programs are copy-
protected at the discretion of the copyright owner. Call your program
provider for details.
Main Menu, buttons 4 and 6, do not
include the program categories that
you want
Use SELECT GUIDE to change the program category shown in button 4.
Use SELECT LIST to change the program category shown in button 6. See
Access card problems
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Symptom
Possible Causes and Remedies
Remote control doesn’t work
To operate your components, make sure you’ve programmed the remote
codes may be erased whenever you remove the batteries. Program the
remote again if you’ve removed or replaced the batteries.
Press the appropriate FUNCTION button for the component you want to
operate.
Check to make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, and that the batteries
RF problems: Check that the RF antenna is connected properly and that
you’re using the remote control within operating range of the DSS receiver
Make sure the DSS receiver and remote control are using the same security
If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see
telephone numbers.
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Precautions
If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
On Safety
Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC.
For detailed safety precautions, see the “Important Safeguards”
leaflet that came with the receiver.
The receiver continues to draw power from the AC power source
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver
itself has been turned off.
On Power Sources
If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of
safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
If the AC power cord gets damaged and needs to be replaced, have
it done at a qualified service shop only.
Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the receiver and prolong the life of the receiver.
On Placement
Do not place the receiver in a location where it will be exposed to
extreme hot or cold temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight and do not
place near heat sources.
Do not place the receiver in a location subject to excessive dust or
mechanical vibration. Protect from vibration at all times.
Do not place anything on top of the receiver, which might block the
ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and
unplug the receiver.
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On Cleaning
Keep the original cartons and packing materials to safely transport
the equipment in the future.
On Repacking
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FCC Regulations and Information
FCC Registration Information
Radio Interference Information
Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the
telephone network when connected directly to the telephone
lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the
following instructions should be read carefully and followed
completely where applicable:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful 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), you are encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1
2
3
4
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has
established Rules which permit this device to be directly
connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are
used for these connections. This equipment should not be
used on party lines or coin phones.
If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm
to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected
until the source of the problem can be determined and until
repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone
company may temporarily disconnect service.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for
radio or television that is receiving the interference)
Change the position of the DSS receiver with respect to the
radio or television equipment that is receiving the
interference
The telephone company may make changes in its technical
operations and procedures; if such changes affect the
compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is
required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Move the DSS receiver away from the equipment that is
receiving the interference
Plug the DSS receiver into a different outlet so that the DSS
receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on
different branch circuits
If the telephone company requests information on what
equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:
Shielded cables and I/ O cords must be used for this equipment to
comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony
Electronics, Inc., void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
a
The telephone number to which this unit is connected.
b. The ringer equivalence number.
c. The USOC jack required.
d. The FCC Registration Number.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should
consult your digital satellite system dealer or an experienced
radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. In
addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by he
Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
5
Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many
devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most
areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line
should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached,
they may not ring properly.
Service Requirements
Canadian Residents
In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be
performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the
responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for
service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. For
service, call 1-800-838-7669.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits
radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
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Limited Warranty
Digital Satellite Systems
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product
(including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:
CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
SONY’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
1
LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of
purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY
will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90
day period, you must pay for all labor charges.
2
PARTS. For a period of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt
replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any
replacements will be warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation
by SONY’s authorized facility, whichever is longer.
WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
3
4
ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one
(1) year.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has
been altered or removed from the Product.
IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation
date, if the unit was professionally installed by an authorized
SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB
(Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly,
SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt
part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from
purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or
any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the
installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract
with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver
the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or
packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY
authorized Digital Satellite System service facility. Please see the
telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to
locate the closest facility.
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has
established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To
locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or
resolution of a service problem, or for product information or
operation, call:
SONY DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER
1-800-838-7669
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation,
setup adjustments or signal reception problems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to
acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use,
or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the
antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if
self-installed), loss of use of the product, or wasted programming
charges due to product malfunction. This warranty does not cover
damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to
improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other
than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This
warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized
dealer, call:
1-800-488-7669
About Sony Customer Support
Every Sony brand DSS unit comes with Sony’s Express Support at
no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express
Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to
you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until
11:00 pm; Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes
is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay
freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with our
800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who
can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation,
installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most out of
your home entertainment system. Sony’s Express Support
program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in
customer service.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice
which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must
be presented to obtain warranty service.
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Specifications
Input Jacks
UHF/ VHF
75 ohm external terminal
Satellite Antenna
75 ohm external terminal
RF Remote
CONTROL-S (mini-jack)
5 Vp-p
AC Power (120V, 60 Hz)
Supplied
Accessories
Remote Commander RM-Y130 (1)
Size AA Batteries (2)
Access Card (1)
Audio/ Video Cable (1)
S-VIDEO Cable (1)
RF Antenna (1)
RF Cable (1)
Telephone Line Cord (1)
AC Power Cord
Output Jacks
S-VIDEO OUT
Optional
Sony-brand
DSS Accessories
Installation Kit
ANJ-DS1
Amplifier
EAC-DA1
Diplexer
4-pin mini DIN
VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2)
AUDIO R/ L (RCA jacks) (3)
VHF(SAT)/ UHF
Low-Speed Data
EAC-DD1
9-pin D-Sub Female
Voltage Switch
EAC-DV1
Multi-Room Distribution System
MDR-D1
IR Target (for MDR-D1 System)
EAC-T1
Wide Band Data
15-pin D-Sub Female
TEL LINE
CONTROL-S (mini-jack)
AC Power Unswitched
(120V, 60 Hz)
Universal Remote Commander
RM-Y130
Flat Cable
Input Frequency
950 - 1450 MHz
AC 120 V
Power
Requirements
SAK-F1
Coaxial Cable (25 ft.)
SAK-C25
Coaxial Cable (75 ft.)
SAK-C75
Power Consumption 23 W max
Dimensions
(w/h/d)
430 x 85 x 290 mm
16.9 x 3.2 x 10.8 inches
Weight
Set: 3.18kg (7lbs)
Unit: 2.56 kg (5.65lbs)
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Index
16:9 aspect ratio 68
D
data services, setting 61
default language, setting 53
E
elevation 65
A
access card, replacing 66
alternate audio 41
antenna
connecting to receiver 14
setting up 65
F
Fast-forward button 78
Favorite Station Guide
signal level 65
arrow buttons 74
aspect ratio, setting 68
azimuth 65
setting up 51
features, described 5
front panel controls 74
FUNCTION buttons 76
B
back panel connectors 75
batteries, inserting into remote 7
baud rate, setting 62
G
Guide format 33
C
CH button 78
H, I, J
CODE SET button 78
connecting
Highlight and Select, explained 27
Installation Menu, displaying 64
interference, RF 69
joystick 77
home entertainment system 20
RF antenna 22
TV and VCR 16
CONTROL-S jacks 13
Custom Guide 35, 59
Custom Setup Menu, displaying 50
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power indicator 74
precautions 86
L
latitude and longitude, for setting antenna 65
LEARN button 78
problems
troubleshooting 83
Learn function 82
List format 33
program category, selecting 34
program provider guides 39
lock, determining the status 58
locking the system 57
locks and limits
with timer settings 46
R
ratings limit
M
explained 54
setting 55
REC button 78
recording DSS programs 23
remote control
button descriptions 76
inserting batteries 7
Learn function 82
programming 79
RF security code 70
setting IR and RF 69
troubleshooting 85
Rewind button 78
RF antenna 22
Macrovision copy-protection 32
Main Menu 28
Master Guide
displaying favorite stations in 31
exiting 31
features 29
using 10
messages
erasing 48
reading 48
receiving 47
MUTING button 76
S
satellite antenna, setting 65
scrolling 30
O
SELECT GUIDE 33
SELECT LIST 33
spending limit
opening, access card door 66
overriding the system lock 58
P
paging 30
explained 54
passcode, setting 57
Pause button 78
pay-per-view
setting 55
Station Index
exiting 37
canceling programs 42
free preview 32
reviewing purchases 43
watching programs 32
pay-per-view lock
selecting programs in 11, 37
station locks
explained 54
setting 56
Stop button 78
setting 56
Play button 78
system test, running 72
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T
timer
checking and changing 46
setting 44
troubleshooting 84
transponder 65
troubleshooting 83
TV/ VIDEO button 77
U, V, W, Z
unlocking the system 58
VOL button 77
Warranty 88
zip code, for setting antenna 65
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