Technicolor Thomson Satellite TV System DRD302RA User Manual

DRD302RA  
OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
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Table of Contents  
First Things First ............................................................3  
What is the DSS® System? ..............................................................4  
Ordering DSS® Programming .........................................................4  
What’s in the Box.............................................................................5  
Using This Manual ...........................................................................6  
The Only Rule: Point and select................................... 7  
Program Guides .............................................................9  
Using the GUIDE Button................................................................10  
Getting Around in the Program Guide ...................................... 10  
Changing Channels with the Number Keys (0-9) ........................ 10  
Scrolling Channel By Channel .......................................................10  
Scrolling Page By Page ..................................................................11  
Tuning to a Program .....................................................................11  
Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu ...................... 11  
Types of Program Guides...............................................................12  
Sorting the Grid and Info Guides................................................. 14  
Using the Themes Button..............................................................15  
Exiting A Program Guide ..............................................................15  
The Menu System........................................................17  
Using the Menu System.................................................................18  
Exiting a Screen .............................................................................18  
Using Help...................................................................................... 18  
Menu Descriptions .........................................................................19  
Lists & Limits ................................................................21  
Setting the Ratings Limit...............................................................22  
Setting Up Spending Limits...........................................................23  
Creating Favorite Channel Lists ................................................... 23  
Parent Approved Channel List ......................................................25  
Selecting a Channel List to Use .................................................... 25  
Locking the System ........................................................................25  
Unlocking the System ....................................................................26  
More Features..............................................................27  
Pay-Per-View Programs .................................................................28  
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs............................... 29  
Using the Attractions Guide .........................................................29  
Using the Purchases Menu ............................................................30  
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ...................... 30  
Timer Feature.................................................................................31  
Editing or Canceling a Timer.........................................................31  
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Table of Contents  
The Mailbox ................................................................................... 32  
Alternate Audio Programs ............................................................33  
ALT AUD Remote Button ..............................................................33  
Picture Size..................................................................................... 34  
System Test..................................................................................... 34  
New Access Card Setup .................................................................34  
Using On-Line Help........................................................................35  
Auto Help....................................................................................... 35  
Help Buttons ..................................................................................35  
Menu Help ..................................................................................... 35  
Connections .................................................................37  
Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV................................. 38  
Choosing a Connection .................................................................39  
Interactive Setup............................................................................44  
Disabling Interactive Setup ...........................................................44  
Reference .....................................................................45  
Parts of the DSS® System ..............................................................46  
World View .................................................................................... 46  
Home View..................................................................................... 47  
Front Panel Controls ......................................................................48  
Back Panel ...................................................................................... 48  
Remote Control Buttons ...............................................................49  
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ........................... 50  
Using the Remote Buttons to Control Your TV ........................... 50  
Remote Codes ................................................................................51  
Glossary .......................................................................................... 52  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................54  
Running the System Test ...............................................................54  
Appendix A: Warranty Information .......................... 55  
To receive a replacement receiver before your return yours: .... 56  
Appendix B: FCC Regulations .................................... 58  
Appendix C: Accessories ............................................ 59  
Index ............................................................................61  
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First Things First  
Hi, my name is jay...  
First Things First  
The Only Rule:  
1
and I wrote this User Manual. You can believe me  
when I tell you that you should read this page first  
because it gives you a game plan for attacking this  
rather large manual.  
2 Point and select  
Read the First Four sections  
The first four sections of the manual introduce you  
to your DSS® system, and show you how to use the  
on-screen guides and menus. Reading these sections  
gives you the basic information you need to navigate  
the DSS® system.  
Program Guides  
3
The Menu System  
4
Putting You in Control  
The fifth section of the book introduces you to the  
Lists & Limits feature, which lets you control the  
way you watch DSS® programming by creating  
favorite channel lists, and by setting ratings limits  
and spending limits.  
Lists & Limits  
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Whats Left?  
The rest of the book highlights the remaining  
features, and includes reference information such as  
a connections guide, a glossary, and an index.  
Take some time right now to read  
at least the first five sections.  
Then, as you have time, you can  
check out the rest of the book.  
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First Things First  
What is the DSS® System?  
You’ve purchased the DSS® Digital Satellite System, so you  
already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that  
the DSS® system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver  
television programming to your home. And you know that the  
transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio  
rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small—18  
inches wide—and that it often can be installed in a matter of  
hours. (See the DSS® System Installer Guide for specific  
information.)  
Those are the some of the things you probably know about the  
DSS® system. But what about the things you don’t know? For  
instance...  
The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote  
and push the DSS® button. Press the Channel Up/Down  
buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number keys  
to go directly to a channel.  
There is an on-screen Program Guide. The Program Guide is  
like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you  
select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can  
also sort the Guide to list only specific types of programs. You  
can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show  
current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or  
News.  
There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to  
customize your system. You can set up your system, build  
channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits,  
and receive mail from your program providers.  
There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning  
how to use the DSS® system: Auto Help, Help buttons, and  
the About DSS menu.  
When you order programming, you  
need to know your Access Card  
number. To get the number, select  
Options from the Main menu, and  
then select SystemTest. Wait for the  
system to run all of it’s tests. The  
Access Card number is displayed at  
the end of the system test.  
Ordering DSS® Programming  
After you have installed your system, you should contact the  
service providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS®  
programming.  
Write the Access Card number in the  
space below for easy reference:  
Programming with DIRECTV:  
Programming with USSB:  
Call 1-800-347-3288  
Call 1-800-204-USSB  
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First Things First  
Whats in the Box  
The following items come with your RCA DSS® receiver:  
Receiver (with access card inserted)  
Remote Control  
OFF ON  
TV  
DSS  
ON/OFF  
DISPLAY  
ANTENNA  
MENU SELECT  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
SELECT  
CLEAR  
PREV CH  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CHAN  
5
8
0
VOL  
Receiver  
ANT FAV INPUT ALT AUD MUTE  
Remote Control  
Installing Batteries In the Remote  
Control  
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the  
batteries in your DSS® remote.  
1. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.  
2. Place four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and - end  
of each battery in each compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
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First Things First  
Using This Manual  
There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might  
help you read it.  
Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a  
button.  
The names of on-screen menu option are shown in italics.  
Important Note about This User’s  
Manual  
This manual assumes that your DSS® system has been installed,  
meaning:  
1. The DSS® satellite dish has been installed, correctly pointed at  
the satellite, and connected to your DSS® receiver.  
2. The DSS® receiver is connected to your television and to a  
telephone line.  
3. The access card is installed in your DSS® receiver.  
Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and  
should already be installed when you take the receiver out of  
the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of  
the DSS® receiver when you are issued a new card by your  
programming providers.  
4. The DSS® remote control has batteries and can be  
programmed to control both your DSS® receiver and your TV  
(if your TV is remote-controllable).  
If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish  
Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation.  
Then, refer to the section, “Connections,” in this manual. See  
your dealer for specific information regarding professional  
installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.  
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The Only Rule:  
Point and Select  
What? There’s a Rule?  
First Things First  
The Only Rule:  
1
Well, it’s not exactly a rule, but more of a  
guideline for using the on-screen displays. If you  
understand this one thing, you have enough  
knowledge to get around the menuing system  
and program guides.  
2 Point and select  
Program Guides  
3
The Menu System  
4
Lists & Limits  
5
Once you understand Point and  
Select, you can do just about  
anything you want with the  
menuing system.  
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The Only Rule:  
Point and Select  
What is Point and Select?  
Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control the  
DSS® system.  
1. Point  
MENU•SELECT  
You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front  
panel. Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight  
to different items in the Program Guide and the menu  
screens. Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one  
space in the direction of the arrow.  
CLEAR  
For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight  
toward the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To  
point right, press the right arrow.  
ARROW KEYS  
2. Select  
Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by  
pressing the MENU•SELECT button on the remote or front  
panel. Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead  
and make the change you have indicated.  
For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell  
you to Point to the Help button and press MENU•SELECT.  
Once you’ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you  
can use any part of the DSS® system, beginning with the  
Program Guide.  
Don’t worry about getting stuck inside  
a menu. Pressing the CLEAR button  
on the remote takes you out of the  
menu system and back to the  
program you were watching.  
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Program Guides  
What is a Program Guide?  
First Things First  
The Only Rule:  
A program guide is an on-screen programming  
schedule. There are several types of guides, each  
presenting the schedule in a different format.  
1
Using the Program Guide is easy as long as you  
remember the Point and Select rule. Point to  
items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on  
the remote or front panel.Then, press  
2 Point and select  
MENU•SELECT to tune to that program.  
Program Guides  
3
The Menu System  
4
Lists & limits  
5
Take some time to explore the  
different types of Program Guides  
and use the one that best suits  
your viewing habits.  
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Program Guides  
Bringing Up the Program Guides  
You can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on  
the remote, or by selecting Program Guide from the Main menu.  
Using the GUIDE Button  
Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of  
program guide:  
Press GUIDE once to see the seven-channel Grid Guide.  
Press GUIDE again to see the five-channel Info Guide which  
contains program information.  
You can switch the order in which the Grid Guide and the Info  
Guide appear by selecting Preferences from the Assistance menu,  
and then using the arrow keys to set the Guide Format option.  
Getting Around in the  
Program Guide  
This section describes how to change channels and move around  
the Program Guide.  
OFF ON  
TV  
DSS  
MENU SELECT  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
Changing Channels with the number  
keys (0-9)  
CLEAR  
PREV CH  
You can point quickly to any channel in the Program Guide by  
entering the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For  
example, to point to the first listing for Channel 128, press the  
numbers 1-2-8 on the remote. To point to Channel 102, press 1-0-2.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CHAN  
5
8
0
VOL  
Scrolling Channel By Channel  
ANT FAV INPUT ALT AUD MUTE  
The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one  
section—or page—of the total Program Guide. You can scroll to  
other sections using the arrows: point to other times with the left  
and right arrows; point to other channels with the up and down  
arrows.  
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Program Guides  
Scrolling Page By Page  
If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide  
faster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote  
control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time. This is called  
“paging.”  
Tuning to a Program  
To tune directly to a program listed in the guide, point to the  
program and press MENU•SELECT.  
To see information about a program in the guide, press  
DISPLAY. Then, you can select View Channel to tune to that  
channel.  
If you select a future program, you are given program details. If  
you choose a pay-per-view event, a second screen allows you to  
buy the program, find out more information, or return to the  
Guide.  
Selecting A Program Guide from  
the Main Menu  
When you access the program guides through the Main menu,  
you have more available options:  
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Point to Program Guide and press MENU•SELECT.  
The Program Guide menu screen appears.  
If you select a future program, you  
are given program details. If you  
choose a pay-per-view event, a  
second screen allows you to purchase  
the program, find out more  
This is the Program Guide menu. Use the arrow to  
scroll down to see the Attractions Guide option.  
information, or return to the Guide.  
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Program Guides  
Types of Program Guides  
There are five types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the Info  
Guide, the Topic Guide, the Channel Guide, and the Attractions  
Guide.  
The Grid Guide  
Shows the schedule in a time-and-channel format, similar to a TV  
schedule listed in a newspaper.  
The seven-channel Grid Guide.  
The Info Guide  
Shows you five channels and includes a brief description of the  
selected program.  
By default, the Grid Guide appears  
when you press the GUIDE button on  
the remote. Go to the Preferences  
menu (located within the Assistance  
Menu) to change the default guide  
from the Grid Guide to the Info  
Guide.  
The five-channel Info Guide gives you a brief  
program description.  
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Program Guides  
The Topic Guide  
Lets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics,  
such as “movies” or “sports.”  
The Topic guide.  
The Channel Guide  
Displays the programming schedule in a channel-by-channel  
format.  
The Channel guide.  
The Attractions Guide  
Displays coming attractions and special events information.  
See the section on purchasing  
pay-per-view programs for more  
information on the Attractions guide.  
The Attractions guide.  
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Program Guides  
Sorting the Grid and Info Guides  
There are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the  
bottom of the Grid Guide and the Info Guide: down arrow,  
Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Sort.  
The Sorting buttons are at the bottom of the screen.  
The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other  
channels in the guide. Point to the down arrow, and then press  
MENU•SELECT to scroll down through the program guide.  
Using the Sorting Buttons  
The remaining buttons at the bottom of the guide are called  
“sorting buttons.” These buttons allow you to simplify the guide  
to show specific types of information such as movies, or sports.  
The Movies button lists movies only. After selecting Movies, point  
to the Theme button that appears and press MENU•SELECT to  
sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or  
thrillers.  
The Sports button lists sporting events only. After selecting  
Sports, point to the Theme button that appears and press  
MENU•SELECT to sort the guide to highlight specific types of  
sports, such as basketball or soccer.  
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Program Guides  
Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics. Once you have  
selected a sorting topic from the list, your guide will be  
simplified to show only that type of program.  
After selecting a topic, a Themes button may appear in the place  
of the Other button.  
Resets the guide to show all available channels and listings.  
The Sort button takes you to the Guide Filter menu screen  
Using the Themes Button  
After you select one of the sorting buttons, the name of that  
button changes into the Themes button. Use the Themes button  
to further sort the Grid or Info Guide to show subtopics  
(“themes”). For example, you could simplify the guide to show  
“baseball” under the Sports sorting button, or “comedies” under  
Movies.  
Exiting A Program Guide  
There are two ways to exit a Program Guide:  
Point to a channel and press MENU•SELECT.  
Press CLEAR on the remote.  
The Program Guide disappears and you are returned to regular  
program viewing. If you have selected a pay-per-view program,  
a display screen allows you to purchase the selected program.  
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The Menu System  
Whats a Menu?  
First Things First  
The Only Rule:  
1
The DSS® menu is a list of choices, just like a menu  
in a restaurant.And, just as a restaurant menu is  
divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees,  
and desserts, the on-screen menus are also  
separated into sections to help you find the  
information you need.  
2 Point and select  
Don’t Forget Point and Select  
Program Guides  
3
As with all of the on-screen displays, you use Point  
and Select to navigate.  
The Menu System  
4
Lists & Limits  
5
Use the MENU•SELECT button to  
bring up the Main Menu, and then  
use Point and Select to choose a  
menu option.  
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The Menu System  
Using the Menu System  
To bring up the Main Menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote.  
The Main Menu.  
To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select  
rule. Use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the  
screen, and then press MENU•SELECT to select it.  
Exit and Help  
There are Exit and Help buttons at the top of most screens. Point  
to Exit and press MENU•SELECT to leave that screen. Point to  
Help and press MENU•SELECT to see more information about  
that screen.  
Exiting a Screen  
There are two ways to exit a menu:  
If the Main Menu doesn’t appear  
when you press MENU•SELECT, the  
remote might not be in DSS® mode.  
Try pressing the DSS button on the  
remote, and then MENU•SELECT.  
Point to Exit and press MENU•SELECT.  
Press the CLEAR button on the remote control. The on-screen  
displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing.  
Using Help  
All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help  
button from the Main Menu shows you information about using  
the Main Menu screen.  
Context-Sensitive Help  
The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful  
information explaining one aspect of that menu.  
Most of the screens contain  
information to help you decide what  
to do next. If you get stuck, look for  
the help text.  
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The Menu System  
Menu Descriptions  
This section briefly describes each of the available Main Menu  
options. Detailed information about each menu is included in the  
sections of the manual which describe each menu.  
Program Guide  
Shows the on-screen programming schedules.  
Mailbox  
Use to read your mail messages.  
Purchases  
Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review  
past purchases.  
Timers  
Allows you to schedule the DSS® system to tune to a specific  
channel at a specific time, and to record that channel.  
Lists and Limits  
Allows you to set ratings and spending limits, and to create  
favorite channel lists.  
Options  
Allows you to run the system test and install a new access card.  
Dish Pointing  
Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the  
on-screen signal strength meter.  
Assistance  
Shows you information about using the system and setting the  
system to your personal preferences.  
Explore, Explore, Explore!  
Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the  
menu system because exploring is the best way to learn. The  
context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides  
instructions for getting through any particular menu or control  
panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu  
system and return to regular DSS® viewing.  
Don’t Forget about the  
CLEAR button  
Press the CLEAR button on the  
remote to remove the on-screen  
menus and return to normal viewing.  
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Lists & Limits  
Different Drummers  
First Things First  
1
Not everybody likes to watch the same thing, and  
within your own family, you might not want  
everybody to be able to watch everything.The  
Lists & Limits feature puts you in control of your  
DSS® viewing by letting you create channel lists  
and set ratings and spending limits which can be  
password protected.  
The Only Rule:  
Point and select  
2
Program Guides  
3
Especially for Parents  
You can set up a parent approved channel list so  
that selected channels cannot be viewed when the  
system is locked unless the system password is  
entered.  
The Menu System  
Lists & Limits  
4
5
In addition to activating the ratings, spending, and  
channel limits, the system lock feature keeps  
anyone from changing any of the limits without  
first entering a four-digit password.  
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Lists & Limits  
An Overview  
When you select Lists & Limits from the Main Menu, the first  
screen you see is the Ratings Limit screen. By moving down  
through the other options, you can set per-event spending limits,  
create favorite channels lists, and also lock the system by  
assigning a password.  
Setting the Ratings Limit  
The Ratings Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing  
limit for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system), as  
long as the program provider has transmitted the proper code.  
Note that the ratings limit cannot be enforced if a program  
has not been rated, if rating information for that program is  
not transmitted by the program provider, or if the system has  
not been locked.  
1. Point to Rating Limit and press MENU•SELECT.  
Use the arrow keys to move the selector up and down.  
2. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to  
the highest rating you want to be able to view. In the  
preceding illustration, movies that are rated up to and  
including an “R” rating can be viewed.  
After the ratings limit is set and the system is locked, you must  
enter the system password to watch programs with a rating  
higher than your limit.  
You need to lock the system in order  
for rating limits and channel lists to  
go into effect. See “Locking the  
System” for details  
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Lists & Limits  
Setting Up Spending Limits  
Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per-event spending  
limit for pay-per-view programs.  
1. Point to Spending Limit, and press MENU•SELECT.  
Set a per-event spending limit.  
2. Use the arrow keys to enter a single-program spending limit.  
After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must  
enter the system password to purchase a pay-per-view program  
that costs more than your spending limit allows.  
Creating Favorite Channel Lists  
You can create as many as four different channel lists that can be  
easily accessed by using the FAV•INPUT button on the remote  
control.  
Select the Channel Lists option to create or edit a  
favorite channels list.  
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Lists & Limits  
1. Point to Channel Lists and press MENU•SELECT.  
Select a Favorite channel list to edit.  
2. Point to a channel list option and press MENU•SELECT.  
Channels containing a checkmark are included in  
the channel list .  
3. Use the arrow keys to point to a channel, and press  
MENU•SELECT to remove (or replace) the check mark.  
After you have set up the channel lists and locked the system,  
you will need to enter the system password before you can  
modify the existing channel lists.  
Add or Delete All Channels  
You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by  
using the Add All Chans option or the Delete All option to either  
add all channels or delete all channels before removing or  
adding individual channels.  
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Lists & Limits  
Parent Approved Channel List  
The Parent Apprv channel list enables you to limit access to  
channels by creating a list of acceptable channels, and then  
locking the system.  
When the system is locked, the Parent Apprv list overrides all  
other channel lists, and requires that you enter the four-digit  
system password to view an unapproved channel.  
Note that when you enter the system password to view an  
unapproved channel, all spending, ratings, and channel limits  
remain unlocked until you turn off the receiver (see “Locking the  
System” for more information).  
OFF ON  
TV  
DSS  
MENU SELECT  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
Selecting a Channel List to Use  
When you turn on the DSS receiver, the unit defaults to the  
“Normal” channel list. You can easily change the channel list by  
pressing the FAV•INPUT button on the remote to scroll through  
the available channel lists (Normal, FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C).  
The current channel list is reflected in the channel banner at the  
top of the screen. that appears when you change channels or  
press DISPLAY on the remote.  
CLEAR  
PREV CH  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CHAN  
5
8
0
VOL  
ANT FAV INPUT ALT AUD MUTE  
FAV•INPUT  
button  
Locking the System  
You can lock the system in order to put into effect the ratings,  
spending, and channel limits you have set up. In addition, when  
you lock the system, no one can modify any of these setting  
without first entering the four-digit system password.  
1. Point to Lock System and press MENU•SELECT.  
Enter a four-digit system password to lock the system.  
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Lists & Limits  
2. Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four-digit  
system password.  
3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.  
After the system has been locked, you must enter the correct  
password in order to access the Lists & Limits menu, so Don’t  
Forget Your Password! If you do forget your password, contact  
your program provider’s authorization center.  
Unlocking the System  
When the system is unlocked, the spending and ratings limits,  
that you have set are no longer in effect.  
1. Point to Unlock Limits and press MENU•SELECT.  
2. Point to Yes and press MENU•SELECT to confirm that you  
want to unlock the system.  
Session Unlock  
If your system is locked and you attempt to access a channel or  
program that is blocked by one or more limits, you are asked to  
enter the four-digit system password to override the system lock.  
If you enter the password to override the rating or spending  
limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver. When  
you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the  
normal channel list will be selected.  
Forget Your System Password?  
You need to contact your program  
provider’s authorization center to  
reset your system if you forget your  
system password.  
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More Features  
What? There’s More?  
If you’ve read this far, then you’ve seen how to  
use the on-screen program guides, how to get  
around in the menu system, and how to use the  
Lists & Limits feature.This section highlights  
the rest of the features offered by your DSS®  
system.  
Don’t be afraid to use Point and  
Select to explore all of the  
features on your own.  
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More Features  
Pay-Per-View Programs  
Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—  
like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For instance,  
there might be a specific channel that runs nothing but previews  
for movies. After previewing the movie, you can purchase it or  
find out more details about it. PPV programs can also be found  
in the Program Guide.  
Purchasing and Viewing  
There are several ways to purchase PPV movies and events:  
Tune to a PPV program while using the channel buttons on  
the remote to scan through the channel lists.  
Select a PPV program from the Program Guide.  
Select a coming attraction from the Attractions menu.  
Tuning to a PPV Program  
When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to  
tune to a Pay-Per-View channel, you need to press the DISPLAY  
button to bring up the Program Details screen in order to  
purchase a program.  
Program Details screen.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase the selected  
program.  
You may need to enter your four-digit  
system password to order a PPV  
program if it costs more than the  
spending limit you set up in the Lists  
& Limits menu.  
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Using the Program Guide for PPV  
Programs  
When you use the Program Guide, to select a PPV program, press  
the DISPLAY to see a different Program Details screen.  
Use the Program Guide to get to the Program Details screen.  
Select View Channel to see go to that channel and view a  
program preview (if a preview is available).  
Select Channel Guide to go to the channel guide.  
Select Buy Program to purchase the program.  
Select Other Times to see additional show times.  
Using the Attractions Guide  
Your program providers may offer future programming events  
not currently listed in your Program Guide. These events are  
called “coming attractions,” and can be previewed and  
purchased through the Attractions Guide.  
Buy and Record Option  
Your program provider may offer PPV  
programs that are coded so that you  
cannot record them. When these  
programs are offered, an additional  
option (Buy and Record) appears in  
the program details screen. Selecting  
Buy and Record allows you to record  
the program; selecting Buy Program  
allows you only to watch the  
Use Point and Select to go to the Attractions Guide (located within  
the Program Guide menu).  
program.  
You need to connect your phone line  
to your satellite receiver to be able to  
order PPV programs by using the on-  
screen menus.  
The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Program  
Guide menu.  
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More Features  
Using the Purchases Menu  
The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past  
purchases.  
The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past  
purchases.  
The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the  
down arrow keys to see more items. The display also shows the  
title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.  
Note that the Past Purchases list might be modified after  
each billing cycle and still show purchases for which you have  
already paid.  
Reviewing and Canceling an  
Upcoming Purchase  
Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase and review  
the program description. From the Purchase Edit screen, you can  
also cancel an upcoming purchase.  
The Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an  
upcoming purchase.  
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More Features  
Timer Feature  
The Timer feature allows you to preset your system to  
automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined  
time.  
To use the Timer feature, select Timers from the main menu to  
bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then  
use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence. When the  
sentence is complete, select Run Timer.  
Complete the sentence to set up the timer for each  
of the four available Timer options.  
Editing or Canceling a Timer  
From the Timers screen, select the Timer you want to edit or  
cancel, and then do the following:  
Use the arrows keys to edit the Timer, then select Run Timer.  
Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer.  
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The Mailbox  
The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—  
from your program providers. For example, you may receive a  
message calling your attention to a new service.  
How to tell when you have mail  
There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on  
whether the DSS® receiver is turned on or off.  
If the DSS® receiver is turned on, a mail icon appears in the  
upper right corner of the channel marker.  
If the DSS® receiver is turned off, the power light on the front  
panel of the receiver flashes.  
Checking your mail  
Select Mailbox on the Main menu to view your mail.  
1. Point to a message and press MENU•SELECT. The message is  
opened for you to read.  
The Mail menu.  
2. Press MENU•SELECT again to close the letter.  
After you read a message and want to erase it, point to Erase  
and press MENU•SELECT. When you exit the display screen,  
messages not erased are saved in memory.  
Is your ON/OFF Light Flashing?  
Don’t worry, your receiver’s not  
broken. It means that you have mail.  
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Mailbox Size  
The mailbox has enough memory to store as many as ten (10)  
200-character messages. You should periodically review and  
erase your mail messages to prevent any mail messages from  
being erased by the system when memory runs low.  
Alternate Audio Programs  
Alternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs  
(when available) to be played with the video. For example,  
audio broadcast in a second language may be available for  
certain programs.  
There are two ways to change the audio:  
Press ALT AUD on the remote.  
Point to Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu and  
press MENU•SELECT.  
ALT AUD Remote Button  
Temporary audio selections are made by pressing ALT AUD on  
the remote. All the available audio types are selected one after  
another as you continue pressing the ALT AUD button. Once  
selected, the chosen audio remains selected until it is changed  
or until the DSS® receiver is turned off.  
Alternate Audio Display Screen  
When you select Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu,  
the Alternate Audio display screen comes up.  
Point to the audio program type you want and press  
MENU•SELECT. A check mark next to the program means you  
have selected that program. The DSS® system will then  
automatically set the audio program to the selected audio  
program type when that type is available.  
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More Features  
Picture Size  
The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a  
standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen  
has an aspect ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect ratio  
of 16:9.  
You should only use the Cinema option if you have a  
CinemaScreen® TV; using the Cinema option on a standard TV  
screen could crop the picture.  
System Test  
The System Test display screen is accessed through the Options  
menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the  
DSS® system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card  
number, or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working  
correctly. There are four separate tests: signal, tuning, phone  
connection, and access card.  
A message screen appears, telling you whether the system passed  
each test. If your system fails a test, run the system test several  
times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional  
fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give  
temporary false readings.  
New Access Card Setup  
Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement  
access card. The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you  
to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one.  
Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card.  
Once you have transferred the information to the new card, your  
old card becomes invalid.  
Because your specific account information and custom settings  
are stored in the access card, power failures should have no  
effect on your DSS® system.  
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More Features  
Using On-Line Help  
On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens.  
The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, and Menu Help.  
Auto Help  
Most menus contain a short description of that menu.  
Help Buttons  
Help buttons appear in many display screens. To see information  
about the display screen you are using, point to the Help button  
and press MENU•SELECT.  
Press MENU• SELECT again to remove the message from the  
screen.  
Menu Help  
Select About DSS from the Assistance menu to choose from a list  
of on-line Help topics. Point and select to find out about the  
specific parts of the DSS® system, then use the right arrow key to  
continue through each of the Help screens or press  
MENU•SELECT to return to the Help menu.  
Program Guide shows a screen-by-screen overview of the  
Program Guide features.  
Menu System shows a screen-by-screen overview of the DSS®  
menu system.  
Remote Control shows an on-screen display of the remote  
control. Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief  
description of the highlighted button.  
Front Panel shows an on-screen display of the DSS® receiver  
front panel. Point to the different front panel features to see a  
brief description of the highlighted feature.  
Back Panel shows an on-screen display of the DSS® receiver back  
panel. Point to the different back panel features to see a brief  
description of the highlighted feature.  
Glossary shows a list of common DSS® and TV terms. Point to a  
glossary item to see a brief description.  
Use the About DSS menu (within the  
Assistance menu) to learn more about  
your system.  
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Things to Know Before  
Connecting Components  
Protect Your Components from Power Surges  
Connect all components before plugging any power cords  
into the wall outlet.  
Always turn off the DSS® receiver, TV and other  
components before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or  
Interference  
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.  
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back  
panel instead of straight down the middle after you  
connect your components.  
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away  
from the audio/video cables as much as possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.  
Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.  
Protect Your Components from Overheating  
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.  
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.  
Do not stack components.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your  
components in a stand.  
Place an amplifier or DSS® receiver on the top shelf of the  
stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around  
other components.  
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Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to  
Your TV  
If your DSS® system has not been professionally installed, or if  
you move your system or add a component, refer to these pages  
to help you connect your system.  
Jacks and Cables  
S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)  
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS®  
system.  
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with  
audio cables to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. Remember  
also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-  
Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
S-Video Jack  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)  
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo  
sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.  
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between  
components. The DSS® receiver audio/video jacks are color coded  
(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If  
your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the  
right (red) audio jack on the DSS® receiver.  
Audio/Video Jack  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and  
are to be used if audio/video connections are not available for  
your TV.  
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.  
The RF jacks on the DSS® receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and  
OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS® system is  
used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS® receiver and your  
TV’s antenna input.  
RF Jack  
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Choosing a Connection  
The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly  
used to connect the DSS® receiver with a TV and other  
components. Refer to your TV and VCR Owner’s Manuals for  
more information on hooking up your specific components.  
Connection A  
Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality.  
To use Connection A, you must have:  
TV with S-Video input, plus separate RF and audio/video  
inputs (jacks).  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs and outputs  
S-Video, coaxial, and audio/video cables  
Connection B  
Provides very good picture and stereo audio quality.  
To use Connection B, you must have:  
TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs and outputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
Connection C  
Provides good picture and mono audio quality.  
To use Connection C, you must have:  
TV with RF input (jack)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
Connection D  
Provides good picture and mono audio quality.  
To use Connection D, you must have:  
TV with RF input (jack)  
Coaxial cables  
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Connections  
TV  
Connection A  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
L
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
SATELLITE  
DISH  
Best Picture and Sound Quality  
To use this connection you must have:  
DSS  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
L
L
RECEIVER  
AUDIO  
TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
S-VIDEO  
IN FROM ANT  
CH4  
CH3  
SATELLITE IN  
R
CABLE  
AUDIO  
OR  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables  
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
VCR  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
CH3  
CH4  
R
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT  
2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.  
3. Connect S-Video cable as shown.  
To receive DSS® programming:  
1. Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS®  
receiver.  
2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,  
or CH4).  
3. Tune cable box to desired channel.  
To record DSS® programming:  
1. Tune TV to receive S-Video output from DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.  
3. Set your VCR to record on line input.  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic components  
or other objects on top of the DSS®  
receiver. See Safety Information,  
inside front cover.  
To view VCR programming:  
1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).  
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TV  
Connection B  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
L
AUDIO  
SATELLITE  
DISH  
Very Good Picture and Sound Quality  
To use this connection you must have:  
DSS  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
L
L
RECEIVER  
AUDIO  
TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
IN FROM ANT  
CH4  
CH3  
CABLE  
SATELLITE IN  
R
AUDIO  
OR  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
VCR  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
R
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT  
2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.  
To receive DSS® programming:  
1. Tune TV to receive line output from DSS® receiver  
(often called Input 1).  
2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive off-air programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,  
or CH4).  
3. Tune cable box to desired channel.  
To record DSS® programming:  
1. Tune TV to record line output from DSS® receiver (Input1).  
2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.  
3. Set your VCR to record on line input.  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic components  
or other objects on top of the DSS®  
receiver. See Safety Information,  
inside front cover.  
To view VCR programming:  
1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).  
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TV  
IN  
Connection C  
SATELLITE  
DISH  
Good Picture and Sound Quality  
To use this connection you must have:  
DSS  
RECEIVER  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
L
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
IN FROM ANT  
CABLE  
TV with RF input (jack)  
SATELLITE IN  
CH4  
CH3  
OR  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
VCR with RF and audio/video inputs  
Coaxial and audio/video cables  
VCR  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box.  
CH3  
CH4  
R
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT  
1. Connect coaxial cables and audio/video cables as shown.  
To receive DSS® programming:  
Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set  
the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver).  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive cable programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,  
or CH4).  
3. Tune cable box to desired channel.  
To record DSS® programming:  
1. Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS®  
signal.  
2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.  
3. Set VCR to record on line input.  
CAUTION  
To view VCR programming:  
Do not stack electronic components  
or other objects on top of the DSS®  
receiver. See Safety Information,  
inside front cover.  
1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4).  
2. Turn DSS® receiver off.  
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TV  
Connection D  
IN  
SATELLITE  
DISH  
Good Picture and Sound Quality)  
CABLE  
To use this connection you must have:  
OR  
DSS  
RECEIVER  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
OUT TO TV  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
L
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
TV with RF input  
Coaxial cables  
IN FROM ANT  
SATELLITE IN  
CH4  
CH3  
To connect TV and antenna or cable box:  
1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.  
To receive DSS® programming:  
Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set  
the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver.  
To receive off-air programming (no cable box):  
1. Turn off DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to desired channel.  
To receive cable programming (with cable box):  
1. Turn off DSS® receiver.  
2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2,  
CH3, or CH4).  
3. Tune cable box to desired channel.  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic components  
or other objects on top of the DSS®  
receiver. See Safety Information,  
inside front cover.  
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Interactive Setup  
If you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already used  
the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates,  
acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test.  
If you need to run the interactive setup again, go to the  
Assistance menu and select Setup.  
If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run  
the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main  
menu.  
Disabling Interactive Setup  
The Interactive Setup menus automatically appear on-screen the  
first time you plug in your receiver, and when power is restored  
after a power loss.  
The final step of the Interactive Setup allows you to disable the  
automatic appearance of the Interactive Setup.  
To enable it again, select Setup from the Assistance menu and  
then follow the Interactive Setup routine until the end, where  
you can choose to enable the automatic feature.  
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Reference  
How It All Works  
Although the DSS® system is simple to use,  
there are a number of parts in the system.  
Don’t be overwhelmed.This section explains  
how these different parts work together to bring  
a picture to your screen.  
Whats It For?  
This section also describes the controlls located  
on the front and back of the receiver.  
What Else Can it Do?  
Your remote capable of controlling other  
devices as well.This section tells you how to  
program the remote to controlTVs,VCRs,  
Laserdisc players, and other equipment.  
The information in this section tells  
you more about your system, and less  
about how the system works.  
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Parts of the DSS® System  
One way to understand the DSS® system is to look at the  
different parts of the system—from the studio down to the DSS®  
receiver and remote control in your living room.  
Uplink Center  
Satellite Dish Antenna  
Satellite  
Authorization Center  
World View  
These parts make up the DSS® system “big picture.”  
Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite.  
Satellite Relays the programming signals back to your satellite dish.  
The satellite is parked above the equator, in geostationary orbit  
22,300 miles above the earth.  
DSS® Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals. Because  
the satellite is so powerful, the dish can be as small as 18 inches.  
Program Provider Authorization Center Processes billing statements.  
Your DSS® system is linked to the Service Center through the phone  
jack on the back of your DSS® receiver.  
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Home View  
These parts are inside of or attached to your house.  
Satellite Dish  
DSS Receiver Telephone Jack  
Access Card  
and Security Clip  
Remote Control  
DSS® Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program  
information and relays it to your DSS® receiver. (Your satellite dish  
may be installed in different locations on or around your house. The  
satellite dish must, however, be pointed in a southern direction  
toward the satellite.)  
DSS® Receiver Receives the TV program information and sends it to  
your TV or VCR.  
Telephone Jack Connects to the phone jack on the back of the DSS®  
receiver. The DSS® receiver uses a toll-free number once a month to  
update your access card. This update only takes a few seconds and  
ensures that you will have continuous service. The system  
automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the DSS®  
receiver is calling out.  
Television If your television is remote controllable, you can program  
the DSS® Universal TV Remote to change channels and volume.  
Remote Control (included with your DSS® system) Controls the DSS®  
system as well as most remote controllable TVs (when programmed  
by you).  
Access Card (installed in DSS® receiver) Must be inserted for you to  
use the DSS® system! Provides system security and authorization of  
DSS® services. Do not remove the card except when issued a new card  
as a replacement for the original.  
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Front Panel Controls  
ON/OFF  
DISPLAY  
ANTENNA  
MENU  
SELECT  
The Access Card door slides open so that you can replace the card when necessary.  
ON/OFF Turns the DSS® receiver’s power on or off.  
DISPLAY Brings up the on-screen channel marker.  
ANTENNA Switches the source of the video signal from DSS® satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable  
signal.  
ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the  
arrows to highlight a menu item is also called “pointing.”  
MENU•SELECT Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press MENU•SELECT to  
select a highlighted choice.  
ACCESS CARD Identifies you to your program providers. The DSS® system requires a valid access card.  
Back Panel  
IN  
PHONE JACK  
FROM  
ANT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
WIDE BAND DATA  
SATELLITE IN  
CH  
CH  
4
3
OUT  
TO  
REMOTE IN  
TV  
IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the DSS® system.  
OUT TO TV Use to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/video jacks, you  
should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality.  
CH3/CH4 SWITCH If a coaxial cable is used to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV, you must set the CH3/CH4  
SWITCH. For example, to see the DSS® signal on TV channel 3, set the switch to 3.  
S-VIDEO Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has S-VIDEO capability, use this jack along with the  
audio/video jacks to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV.  
VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video capability, use this  
jack to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.  
AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video capability,  
use these jacks to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. You must also connect the VIDEO jack.  
WIDE BAND DATA PORTS This port allows you to connect the DSS® system to future services and accessories as  
they become available. A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required.  
SATELLITE IN Use to connect the DSS® receiver to the satellite dish.  
PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the DSS® receiver. The DSS® system requires a phone line  
connection to periodically call out to program providers.  
REMOTE IN Use in conjunction with a remote control signal extender to control the DSS® receiver from  
another room.  
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Remote Control Buttons  
OFF ON  
TV  
DSS  
OFF•ON Turns the device you are controlling on or off.  
TV Tells the remote to control the TV.  
MENU SELECT  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR.  
ALT Tells the remote to control an alternative device connected  
to your TV.  
DSS® Turns on the DSS® receiver and tells the remote to control  
CLEAR  
PREV CH  
DSS® system functions.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DISPLAY Brings up the on-screen channel marker.  
CHAN  
5
8
0
MENU•SELECT Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in  
the menu system, press MENU•SELECT to select a highlighted  
choice.  
VOL  
ARROWS Use the navigation arrows to move the on-screen  
highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a  
menu item is also called “pointing.”  
ANT FAV INPUT ALT AUD MUTE  
GUIDE Brings up the on-screen program guide. Press the GUIDE  
button several times to toggle through the different types of  
guides.  
PREV CH Moves you back and forth between your last two  
selected channels.  
CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and return to normal  
viewing.  
DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to a channel.  
If you are in the menu system, use the digit keys to enter numbers  
for the time, date, channel and passwords.  
CHAN UP/DOWN Use to scan up and down through the channels  
in the current channel list. If you are in the program guide or  
menu system, use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons to page up and  
down a screen at a time.  
VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the audio volume.  
MUTE Turns off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.  
ALT AUD (Alternate Audio) Use to toggle through the available  
languages or audio types for a program.  
FAV•INPUT In TV mode, press the FAV•INPUT button one or more  
times to toggle through the available video inputs connected to  
the TV. In DSS® mode, press the FAV•INPUT button one or more  
times to toggle through the favorite channel lists.  
ANT Lets you switch the source of the video signal from DSS®  
satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal.  
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Programming the Remote Control  
The remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote  
controllable TV. Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are  
already programmed. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be  
programmed.  
Programming the Remote to Control  
Your TV  
To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed,  
turn the TV on, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV  
button. Then press CHAN UP or DOWN to see whether the TV  
responds to the remote commands.  
Follow these steps to program your remote to control your TV.  
1. Turn on the TV.  
2. Look up your brand and code number(s) on the TV Code list  
on page 51.  
3. Press and hold the TV button.  
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.  
5. Release the TV button and press OFF•ON or CHAN UP/DOWN  
to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If it  
doesn’t, try the next code listed for your brand.  
6. Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote  
commands.  
This remote may not operate all  
models of the brands that are shown.  
Use the codes shown in this manual,  
or on the sheet packed with your  
remote.  
Using the Remote Buttons to Control  
Your TV  
Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes,  
you are ready to use it to control your devices.  
To operate the device:  
After you program the remote to  
control your TV, record your TV code  
here for easy reference.  
1. Press the TV button to set the remote to control the TV.  
2. Use the remote buttons to control the TV.  
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Remote Codes  
TV Codes  
Kloss Novabeam ....................... 035, 043  
KTV ................................................... 078  
Loewe ............................................... 013  
Luxman ..................................... 011, 027  
LXI ..................... 013, 018, 021, 023, 054  
Akai .................................................. 002  
Anam National ................................ 038  
AOC .......................... 011, 019, 027, 088  
Candle .............................. 011, 027, 033  
Citizen ...................... 011, 027, 033, 064  
Colortyme ........................ 011, 027, 084  
Concerto ................................... 011, 027  
Contec/Cony ..... 036, 037, 040, 042, 064  
Craig ................................................. 064  
Curtis Mathes ... 000, 011, 015, 027, 037  
CXC ................................................... 064  
Daewoo ............................ 011, 019, 027  
Daytron .................................... 011, 027  
Realistic ............................................. 021  
Sampo........................................ 011, 027  
Samsung ........... 006, 011, 014, 015, 019,  
027, 036, 037, 077  
Sanyo ......... 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058  
Scott................................... 028, 037, 064  
Sears ......... 000, 006, 011, 014, 017, 018,  
021, 023, 027, 039, 040, 041,  
051, 071, 083  
Magnavox ........006, 007, 010, 011, 013,  
016, 027, 033, 035,043,  
049, 066, 087, 089  
Marants ............................................ 013  
Marantz .................... 011, 013, 027, 069  
Sharp ........ 011, 020, 025, 027, 037, 052,  
053, 059, 060  
MGA ......... 006, 011, 014, 019, 022,027,  
041, 056, 061, 068  
Sony ................................................... 002  
Soundesign ....................... 011, 027, 033  
Mitsubishi .........006, 011, 014, 019, 022,  
027, 041, 055, 056, 061, 068  
Sylvania ............ 006, 007, 010, 011, 013,  
016, 027, 033, 035, 043,  
Electrohome..... 006, 011, 014,027, 038,  
061, 068  
Emerson........... 011, 026, 027, 028, 029,  
030, 031, 032, 037, 042, 053,  
MTC .................................. 011, 019, 027  
Multivision ........................................081  
NAD .......................................... 018, 023  
NEC ........... 011, 014, 019, 027, 038, 084  
Panasonic ..................012, 013, 038, 086  
049, 066, 087, 089  
Symphonic................................. 064, 076  
Tatung ............................................... 038  
Technics ............................................. 012  
Techwood .................................. 011, 027  
064,065, 067, 075, 076, 078, 079  
Envision .................................... 011, 027  
Fisher ........................ 017, 021, 039, 041  
Funai ................................................. 064  
Penney ............. 000, 008, 011, 019, 027,  
040, 068, 077, 086, 088  
Teknika ............. 011, 019, 027, 033, 036,  
037, 040, 066  
Philco ............... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013,  
016, 019, 027, 033, 035, 037,  
038, 043, 087, 089  
GE .......... 000, 008, 009, 011, 012, 027,  
038, 068, 086, 089, 091  
Telecaption........................................ 090  
TMK ........................................... 011, 027  
Goldstar ........... 003, 004, 006, 011, 019,  
027,037, 050  
Philips002, 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016,  
033, 035, 037, 038, 043, 066, 073  
Toshiba ..................... 018, 021, 023, 040,  
071, 077, 085  
Hallmark ................................... 011, 027  
Pioneer ............. 011, 027, 045, 062, 093  
Portland.................... 011, 019, 027, 037  
ProScan ............................................. 000  
Proton....................... 011, 027, 037, 072  
Quasar .............................. 012, 038, 092  
Universal.................................... 008, 009  
Victor ................................................. 051  
Vidtech ...................................... 019, 027  
Hitachi ............. 009, 011, 027, 036, 037,  
040, 047, 063, 080  
Infinity .............................................. 013  
JBL..................................................... 013  
Jensen ....................................... 011, 027  
JVC ................... 012, 024, 036, 037, 040,  
048, 051, 074  
Wards ................ 000, 005, 006, 007, 008  
009, 010, 011, 013, 019, 025,027, 028,  
035, 043, 059, 066 076, 082, 089  
Radio Shack......000, 021, 025, 036, 037,  
059, 064, 078  
Yamaha ..................... 006, 014, 019, 027  
Zenith ................................................ 001  
RCA .......... 000, 006, 011, 012, 019, 027,  
034, 038, 044, 046, 072, 088, 100  
Kawasho ........................... 002, 011, 027  
Kenwood .................. 006, 011, 014, 027  
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Glossary  
The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistance  
menu of your DSS® system.  
Access Card  
Identifies you to the DSS® service providers and is required for your DSS® system to work. Do not remove the  
access card except when a new card has been issued to replace the original.  
Alternate Audio  
Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video program. A foreign  
language translation is an example.  
Ant Button  
Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the  
satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls.  
Attractions  
Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.  
Azimuth  
Refers to the left-to-right positioning of your DSS® dish. When you enter your zip code (or latitude and  
longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your location.  
DSS® Receiver  
Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video.  
Elevation  
Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS® dish. When you enter your zip code (or latitude and  
longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location.  
Limits  
There are three kinds of limits. The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by  
ratings level. The Spending Limit controls spending on a cost-per-program basis. The Parent Approved channel  
list allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked.  
Locks  
The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS® system. The lock is controlled by a 4-digit  
password. The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked or  
unlocked.  
Mailbox  
Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is accessed through  
the on-screen menu system, and can store up to ten messages of forty characters each.  
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Main Menu  
The first list of choices in the DSS® on-screen menu system. Press the MENU button on the remote or front  
panel to bring up the Main menu.  
Past Purchases  
Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.  
Point and Select  
The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make choices among the  
different parts of the on-screen displays.  
Program Guide  
Lists and updates the programs and services available from your program providers.  
Ratings Limit  
Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating information. The  
operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by  
the program provider.  
Signal Meter  
An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test tone to help  
you lock in on the satellite signal. The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS® dish.  
Spending Limit  
Provides a means of restricting viewing; based on cost-per-program limit.  
System Test  
Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS® system—  
signal, tuning, phone, and access card—are connected and working properly.  
Themes  
Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you.  
Upcoming Purchases  
Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.  
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Troubleshooting  
The DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check  
on your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any trouble with  
your system, run the system test.  
Make sure that  
All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See  
Connecting Your DSS® Receiver, page 46, for more  
information.  
There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working  
correctly.  
The access card is installed in the receiver.  
Running the System Test  
Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your  
system.  
1. Turn on your TV and the DSS® receiver.  
2. Press DSS® to put remote in DSS® mode, then press  
MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.  
3. Point to and select Options.  
4. Point to and select System Test. Follow the on-screen  
directions after the test is completed.  
5. If your system does not pass the system test, check any of  
these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite  
dish, phone connection, and access card.  
6. If you continue to have problems, call 1-800-679-4776.  
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Appendix A: Warranty Information  
Toll-Free Telephone Product Help  
You can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number:  
1-800-679-4776 (Toll free inside U.S.A.)  
Our toll-free DSS® System number operates from  
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST on weekdays and  
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday.  
Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your  
DSS® System, as many problems can be diagnosed over the phone. If necessary, a replacement unit can be  
shipped to you. Please have your DSS® System model/serial number and date of purchase ready when  
you call. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you.  
Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange  
If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a  
new or refurbished unit. Refer to the limited warranty included in the booklet to learn about your specific  
rights and responsibilities. Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything.  
Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your  
equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.  
Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer  
Electronics  
The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over  
the phone. The representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit.  
Write the number in large, clear characters on the outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings,  
shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.  
Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel  
about the problem. Include your name, address and model/serial number of your unit. These numbers are  
located on the back of your receiver. If your DSS® System is within the warranty period, please provide a copy  
of the bill of sale to verify purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment  
from damage in shipment. For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable  
shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not  
shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
Digital Satellite System (DSS®) Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
Basic installation, provided installation is performed by a Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized  
Installer.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days - Installation which includes parts and labor.  
90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.  
91 days to 1 year – Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.  
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the  
customer, whichever comes first.)  
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What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days:  
Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit and correct any  
basic installation defects at no cost to you.  
After the 90 days and within one year:  
Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. We will bill you  
a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair. Labor  
costs for the removal and re-installation of any equipment are your responsibility.  
How you get service:  
Call 1-800-679-4776 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial  
number information is on the back of your receiver.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a  
Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns  
will be accepted without the RA number.  
If the representative determines that your antenna/dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or  
replacement.  
If the representative determines that installation is defective they will arrange for its repair.  
To receive a replacement receiver before your return yours:  
If you are located near an exchange point:  
1. We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point next business day delivery in the continental USA.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.  
3. Take your unit and your evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you  
will be provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand  
unit.  
4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.  
If you are not located near an exchange point:  
1. Provide your Discover, Mastercard, or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone  
representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery in the continental USA.  
3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided an RA, only items not covered  
by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days, the suggested retail  
value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card. This amount will be credited if the unit is  
subsequently received.  
4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be  
included on the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us.  
Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:  
Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
A brief note describing the receiver’s problem.  
Your name, address, and phone number.  
Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not  
shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
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To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:  
Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your  
shipment in case of damage or loss.  
Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all accessories  
that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit.  
Include with the shipment:  
Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
A brief note describing the receiver’s problem.  
Your name, address, and phone number.  
Include a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts  
charges which were indicated by the representative, and you elect not to use your credit card.  
After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery  
in the continental USA.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other  
commercial purposes.  
Batteries.  
Units purchased, serviced, or operated outside the USA.  
For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover the installation or the dish antenna. It  
only covers the DSS® receiver.  
Loss of programming.  
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely  
manner.  
Any installation other than a basic installation. A basic installation consists of:  
Antenna mounted to a single family dwelling using 100 ft. or less of cable.  
Antenna grounded to meet National Electrical Code (NEC).  
Routing of the cabling through a normal frame structure or only one layer of masonry.  
One TV connected to the antenna.  
A telephone cable and connection installed at the connected TV.  
Installations performed by anyone other than Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installers.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DSS® product. It will make it  
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty  
coverage.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
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Appendix B: FCC Regulations  
FCC Registration Information  
Your DSS® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts  
15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.  
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number  
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to  
your telephone c-ompany.  
The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all  
these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all  
devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to  
your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.  
Notes: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.  
Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment  
if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your DSS® equipment from  
your line.  
2. Rights of the Telephone Company.  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone  
company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where  
prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may  
temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company  
must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the  
situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set  
forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures  
where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and  
Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the  
telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
Radio Interference  
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in  
accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning  
the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the  
interference).  
Change the position of the DSS® satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is  
receiving interference.  
Move the DSS® satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference.  
Plug the DSS® satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so that the DSS® satellite receiver and the  
equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television  
technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful  
booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S.  
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when  
ordering copies.  
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Appendix C: Accessories  
Accessory Order Form for RCA DSS® Models  
Audio/Video Cables  
Qty  
Total  
Description  
Part No.  
Price  
RG-6 Coaxial Burial  
Cable with  
weatherproof “F”  
connectors  
RG-6 Coaxial Cable  
12 feet  
D912  
D925  
D950  
D975  
D901  
$12.95  
$15.95  
$21.95  
$29.95  
$29.95  
25 feet  
50 feet  
Stereo Audio/Video  
Cable with gold RCA-  
type connectors  
75 feet  
100 feet  
Stereo Audio/Video Cable  
6 feet  
D906  
D914  
D913  
D905  
D902  
D903  
DKIT96  
$12.95  
$14.95  
$12.95  
$ 5.30  
$ 2.95  
$24.95  
$69.95  
S-VHS Video Cable  
12 feet  
S-Video Cable  
“F” Connector  
Grounding Block  
TVRO Bullet Amplifier  
Self-Installer’s Kit  
(2) Weatherproof “F”  
Connectors for RG-6  
coaxial cable  
Grounding Block for  
RG-6 coaxial cable  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Miscellaneous Supplies  
$
$
Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ............................  
Sales Tax .............................................................................  
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax  
for each individual state, country, and locality to which  
the merchandise is being sent.  
$
$
5.00  
Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ......................................  
Total Amount Enclosed ........................................................  
Self-Installer’s Kit  
Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.  
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.  
No COD or CASH.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.  
Please complete other side also  
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Appendix C: Accessories  
To order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer.  
Charge your order on your VISA  
or MasterCard by  
If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the  
instructions below to order by telephone.  
filling in below  
United States and Canadian Orders  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa or  
MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number  
listed below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern  
Standard Time. Use this number only to place  
an order for accessory items listed on this  
order form.  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
®
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your VISA card  
1 – 800 – 338 – 0376  
My card expires:  
Most times your order will be shipped UPS within  
72 hours of receipt. If ever it is not possible to ship  
within 30 days, we will notify you with an update  
on your order and an option to cancel.  
s
r
r
TM  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your MasterCard  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the  
completed order form with credit card information,  
money order, or check in U.S. currency (made  
payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to  
the following address:  
Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
RCA Video Accessories  
P.O. Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
MasterCard  
For more information on these accessories (or  
current prices), write to the following  
address:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Video Accessories Customer Service  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Distributor & Special Products  
2000 Clements Bridge Rd  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly. This will be your  
mailing label.  
PLEASE  
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088  
International Orders  
A complete and correct order will  
save you days of waiting.  
This offer is valid only in the 50 United States and  
Canada. For international orders, please send your  
request for quotation (not an order) to:  
International Customer Service  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Distributor & Special Products  
2000 Clements Bridge Rd  
Name:  
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088  
Street:  
Apt:  
Zip:  
City:  
State:  
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Index  
F
Programming the Remote to  
A
N
O
R
DISPLAY 48  
ON/OFF Indicator Light  
Remote control  
Ordering DSS programming  
G
Ordering DSS® Programming  
B
H
P
S
LOW SPEED DATA port 48  
PPV (pay-per-view) 28  
Sorting the Program  
I
System Test 34  
WIDE BAND DATA port 48  
Batteries  
use to get access card  
L
T
M
C
Menus  
scrolling channel by  
Tuning to a PPV program 28  
selecting from the  
D
U
DIRECTV: 4  
E
W
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Thomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporations to  
take part in a special program to improve our environment.  
Thomson has committed itself to a voluntary initiative program  
through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The  
program’s purpose is to reduce toxic air emissions and to  
promote pollution prevention.  
Thomson’s involvement includes a concentrated effort to phase  
in new water-based paints to replace solvent-based paints  
normally used in our manufacturing operations. The key benefit  
of these new paints is to significantly reduce air pollution.  
Thomson Consumer Electronics remains committed to improving  
our manufacturing process through changes like these to help  
our environment. At Thomson, on-going efforts to maintain our  
valuable natural resources will continue to be a priority.  
If your DSS® system needs service, please contact your dealer  
or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do  
not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in  
this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in  
service for your product.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
100%  
RECYCLED PAPER  
MINIMUM 50% POST CONSUMER  
©1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in USA  
TOCOM 15176350  
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