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RCA DRD203 RW Satellite TV System User Manual

1. 27 Building Channel lists 21 Locks and Limits 23 27 Mail DOR ceterae tei cens 18 New Access Card Setup 31 Pay per view programs 16 Picture Size 29 System Test cccceeseseeeseeesees 29 Front Panel Help Menu 15 Front Panel eeeeeeeeee 33 Glossary Help Menu 15 GUIDE DUON enseiu 6 35 Help buttons 14 Help Menu 15 Program Guide 15 Menu System 15 Front Panel sss 15 Back Panel sess 15 Glossary seseseeeene 15 Hooking up DSS receiver 42 51 Hookup diagrams 45 47 49 51 Installation eene 4 IN EROM ANT nic entren s 32 Jacks and Cables 42 ROY m UPERR 23 Locks and Limits 22 24 ratings limit 24 spending limit 24 setting limits sss 24 locking the system 25 unlocking the system 26 Locking the system 25 Low Speed Data Port 32 Mailb OX nee 18 20 Checking mail 18 19 Mailbox size ssess 20 Maim menu vct ore ier sabes 6 MENU esee 6 33 35 Menu Help ecco 15 Men secreti pts 10 display screens 11 nj
2. see 48 Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality sse 50 CIT a e EE MI IE 52 LUCI M 54 Troubleshooting eene ees eeeee eene nennen nnne nnn nnne nnn inne nnn 55 Warranty Information 1 eeeeeeeeeeeeee eene eene nnne nnne nnn nnn nnmnnn nenna na 56 FCC Regulations sis 2 inneren ec enaccectecueedelucgenaedeees 60 Accessorles elite ET deate ce ex rep E 63 Index eee etie ttr pveetaenecuetices Inside Back Cover Getting Started What is the DSS System You ve purchased the DSS Digital Satellite System so you already know a lot of the great things it offers You know that the DSS system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home And you know that programs are broadcast in digital format so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs You know the dish is small 18 inches and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours See the DSS Satellite Dish Antenna Installer Guide for specific information Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS system But what about the things you don t know For instance The DSS system works like your TV Pick up the DSS remote and push the DSS button a program comes on the TV Press the Channel Up Down buttons to scan through the channels Press the number keys to go directly to a channel There is
3. eo M gs Gm The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up mh tT ENN Viiv Lv Lv v V So Y Point to a check box on the display screen Press SELECT to add the channel to the channel list Press SELECT again to remove the channel from the list To save your changes and leave the display screen point to OK and press SELECT For more information about building channel lists see Setting Up Your Channel Lists page 20 Using the Menu System Commonly Used Push Buttons Exit Help You will find on most display screens one or more push buttons that allow you to save your changes leave the screen or get Help information OK Buttons You ll see an OK button in many of the display screens Any time you point to an OK button on a display screen and press SELECT your changes are saved and you leave that display screen Exit Buttons Any time you point to an Exit button on a display screen and press SELECT you are returned to the previous display screen or menu Help Buttons Any time you point to a Help button on a display screen and press SELECT you are given information about the screen you are using 13 Using On line Help 14 Using On line Help Auto Help Help Buttons On line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens The DSS System provides
4. 0 CutHere United States Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 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 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics to the following address Video Accessories P O Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 Canadian Orders For Canada inquiries please call one of these toll free numbers for information about accessories English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 552 0445 International Orders This offer is valid only in the 50 United States For international orders please send your request for quota tion not an order to International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Distributor amp Special Pro
5. 00PM 9 30PM 122 123 124 125 126 v Movies Sports Other All Exit v Button The W button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the Program Guide Once you point to the W button the Program Guide scrolls down one channel at a time each time you press SELECT Note You can also scroll down the Program Guide by continuing to press the down arrow on the remote control or front panel Exit Button The Exit button allows you to leave the Program Guide and return to regular TV viewing Using the Sorting Buttons The remaining buttons at the bottom of the Program Guide are called sorting buttons These buttons allow you to simplify the Program Guide to show specific types of information only such as movies or sports Using the Program Guide Movies Sports Other All Themes Program Guide 7 35PM Your program providers may periodically change the 7 30PM 8 00PM 8 30PM 9 00PM 9 30PM names and functions of the 122 sorting buttons to reflect 123 different ways of simplifying the Program Guide Y Movies Sports Other All Exit Movies Button Simplifies your Program Guide to list movies only After selecting Movies point to the Theme button that appears and press SELECT to sort
6. F Prices are subject to change without notice Connectors for RG 6 1 Total Merchandise 10 minimum order coaxial cable Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate m sales tax for each individual state county and M Isce I la neous S u ppl les locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed VISA or MasterCard Preferred Grounding Block for RG 6 coaxial cable TVRO Bullet Complete other side also Amplifier Self Installer s Kit seh Specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice 63 EMEN ec ease E EE T EE CutHere e eee Accessories 64 USE YOUR CREDIT CARD Copy complete account number am VISA E E pe Eoo E ses s LOLH Card expires Copy complete account number Master Card AA EE EEEE GOCH LOLLI Copy Number above the name on your MasterCard Card expires AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice PLEASE Print or type your name and address This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting l l Name l l Street l Apt l l City l State Zip i l Tea e a Se FECERIS E ERR eS l Make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out S lt Cut Here eee ene nnn 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 2 2 2 o oo 2 5 2 oo oo en ono on no nn on oe nn ne nnn nnn en ne ne eo
7. Press SELECT to continue through each of the Help screens Press MENU to return to the Help menu Point to Menu System and press SELECT to see a screen by screen overview of the DSS menu system Press SELECT to continue through each of the Help screens Press MENU to return to the Help menu Point to Program Types and press SELECT to see a screen by screen overview of the different kinds of programming available to you Press SELECT to continue through each of the Help screens Press MENU to return to the Help menu Point to Front Panel and press SELECT to see an on screen display of the DSS receiver front panel Point to the different front panel features to see a brief description of the highlighted feature Press MENU to retum to the Help menu Point to Back Panel and press SELECT to see an on screen display of the DSS receiver back panel Point to the different back panel features to see a brief description of the highlighted feature Press MENU to retum to the Help menu Point to Glossary and press SELECT to see a list of common DSS and TV terms Point to various glossary items to see brief descriptions Press MENU to return to the Help menu 15 Major Features Major Features The DSS menu system offers you access to more features than a single user s manual can explain in detail so you should spend some time exploring the different menus and display screens Some of the major features in the DSS system allow you to Se
8. and press SELECT 3 Point to Locks Limits and Channel Lists and press SELECT The Locks Limits and Channel Lists menu comes up 23 Major Features Setting the Ratings Limit The Ratings Limit display screen allows you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated programs so long as the program provider has transmitted the proper code This feature can be used to prevent certain rated programs from being viewed Once a ratings limit is set and the system is locked programs that have a higher rating than the set limit cannot be viewed without first entering your four digit key You can change your ratings limit whenever you wish Note The rating limit can not be enforced if a program has not been rated or if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider Setting the Spending Limit The Spending Limit display screen prompts you to set a maximum spending limit for any one program This may be useful in preventing expensive programs from being purchased inadvertently Once a limit is set and the system is locked programs that are more expensive than the limit cannot be purchased and viewed without first entering your four digit key You can change your spending limit whenever you wish Setting the Channel Limit 24 The Channel Limit allows you to designate which channels are parent approved This means that only those channels with check marks in the Parent a
9. button on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed Glossary Parent Approved Point and Select Program Guide Ratings Limit Signal Meter Spending Limit System Test Themes TV DSS Upcoming Purchases Channels that are checked in the Parent approved column of the Channel Lists and Limits display screen are the only channels that can be viewed when your system is locked The method of using the remote control or front panel buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the on screen displays Lists and updates the programs and services available from your program providers Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs based on program rating information The operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by the program provider 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 Provides a means of restricting viewing based on cost per program limit Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS system signal tuning phone and access card are connected and working properly Provides a way to simplify the Program Guid
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11. have ordered 4 If you want to cancel a program point to that program and press SELECT 5 Point to Remove and press SELECT The list may be longer than one screen Use the down arrow key to see more items The DSS Mailbox The DSS mailbox shows you messages that are sent or mailed from your program providers For example you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service 18 Major Features How to tell when you have mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail depending on whether the DSS receiver is turned on or off Ifthe DSS receiver is turned on a mail icon appears in the channel marker Ifthe DSS receiver is turned off the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes Checking your mail Press MENU to bring up the Main menu Point to Mailbox and press SELECT The Mailbox display screen shows a list of the messages that have been sent 2 Point to a message and press SELECT The message is opened for you to read If the letter is longer than one page you can scroll down using the arrow keys 3 Press SELECT again to close the letter After you read a message and want to erase it point to Erase and press SELECT When you exit the display screen messages not erased are saved in memory 19 Major Features Mailbox Si
12. 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 I 2 36 Turn on the TV Look up your brand and code number s on TV Code list on page 40 Press and hold the TV button Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the TV button and press POWER or CHAN UP DOWN to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try the next code listed for your brand Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote commands For easy reference record your code here Setting Up the Remote Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed turn the VCR on point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands Follow these steps to program your remote to control your VCR 1 Tum on the VCR to be programmed 2 Look up your VCR brand and its code number s on the code list on page 40 Press and hold the VCR button Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the device button and press POWER or CHAN UP DOWN to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the VCR respo
13. not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover IN our Cable Box Antenna VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 000a VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Satellite Dish IN FROM ANT CH3 e T OUTTOTV S VIDEO DSS Receiver S VIDEO VIDE Connection A 45 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks VCR with RF and audio video inputs Coaxial and audio video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 2 Connect audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive line output from DSS receiver often called Input 1 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn VCR off or press TV VCR button 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive off air programming with cable box 1 Turn VCR off or press TV VCR button 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to record line output from DSS receiver often called Input1 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set your VCR to record on line input To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 4
14. only way to permanently unlock the system once it has been locked is to enter the Unlock System display screen Session Unlock The paragraphs below describe the differences among the three system lock conditions Unlocked Locked and Session Unlock Unlocked The first time you turn on your receiver the system is unlocked NO ratings spending or channel limits are enforced To lock the system either set a ratings spending or channel limit or choose Lock System from the Locks Limits and Channel Lists Locked To lock the system either set a ratings spending or channel limit or choose Lock System from the Locks Limits and Channel Lists You must enter your four digit key to lock your system ALL ratings spending and channel limits are enforced You must provide your four digit key to override a ratings spending or channel limit Once you have overnden one of these limits the system enters Session Unlock Major Features Session Unlock If you override a limit when the system is locked the system enters Session Unlock meaning that the system is only unlocked from the time you override the limit until the receiver is turned off NO ratings spending or channel limits are enforced until you tum the receiver off and on again To relock system turn the receiver off and on again To fully unlock the system choose Unlock System from the Locks Limits and Channel Lists menu Alternate Audio Programs Alter
15. receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn DSS receiver off or press TV DSS button 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive cable programming with cable box 1 Turn DSS receiver off or press TV DSS button 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel Note You can use your stereo amplifier line input to hear stereo using this connection See your stereo amplifiers Owner s Manual for specific information 50 Connecting the DSS Receiver CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover IN ouT Cable Box or Antenna Satellite Dish VIDEO T to L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R L AUDIO DSS Receiver z Connection D 51 Glossary Glossary Access Card Alternate Audio Attractions Azimuth Channel Limit DSS Receiver Elevation Key Iimits Locks Mailbox Main Menu Past Purchases 52 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 Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video program A foreign language translation is an example Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider Refers to the left to right positioning of y
16. three types of Help Auto Help Help buttons and Menu Help Most menus contain a short description of the menu you are using When using the point and select method in a menu a help message describing the highlighted item appears at the _______ bottom of the screen Help buttons appear in many display screens To see information about the display screen you are using point to the Help button and press SELECT Press SELECT to remove the message from the screen Program Details To purchase this program point to BUY and press SELECT Then point to EXIT and press SELECT Dogzilla Returns Exit Start time 10 00 pm Buy Stop time 12 00 am Times Cost to view 6 00 Point to the Help button info and press SELECT for information about the Help 1 display screen Using On line Help Menu Help Select Help from the Main menu to choose from a list of on line Help topics Then use your remote control to find out about the specific parts of the DSS system Point to Remote Control and press SELECT to see an on screen display of the remote control Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the highlighted button Press MENU to return to the Help menu Point to Program Guide and press SELECT to see a screen by screen overview of the Program Guide features
17. 5 002 014 016 030 046 011 017 026 Setting Up the Remote Cable Box Codes 022 046 053 054 Diamond Easter Int 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 003 012 013 034 048 Samsung Sci Atlanta Signature 007 008 019 021 29 032 033 018 040 041 020 044 Teknika Texscan Tocom 41 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV If your DSS system has not been professionally installed or if you move your system or add a component refer to these pages to help you connect your system J acks and Cables 42 pa See Connection A See Connection B See Connection C and Connection D S Video J ack 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 IV Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video jack carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video J acks 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 t
18. 6 Connecting the DSS Receiver CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover n on Cable Box Antenna IN FROM ANT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT ar o9 9609 R L OUT TO TV o 2 9 9 Satellite Dish IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN DSS Receiver Connection B 47 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have TV with RF input jack VCR with RF and audio video inputs Coaxial and audio video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 2 Connect audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Set DSS receiver 3 4 switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever is not being broadcast in your area 2 Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver 3 4 switch to in the previous step To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn DSS receiver off or press TV DSS button 2 Turn VCR receiver off or press TV VCR button 3 Tune TV to desired channel To receive cable programming with cable box 1 Turn DSS receiver off or press TV DSS button 2 Turn VCR receiver off or press TV VCR button 3 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 4 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Set DSS receiver 3 4 switch
19. 7 Secunty Clip piisas eaei iee 31 SELEC Te tiie aa e rE aE 5 33 34 Select Channel list 22 SELECT DISPLAY s 5 29 30 Setting Up the Remote 36 41 installing batteries 36 programming eeee 36 39 TV codes ssssseenen 40 Simplify Program Guide 8 Sor ing buttoris ie 9 AM p 9 MONVIGS ic iie tee rere 9 nr E 9 SDOTIS eunana 9 Themes 5er rere 9 Sports sorting button eee 9 System Test nettes 29 Themes sorting button 9 Toe E E 34 TV COGS i eer in nen eran 40 TV DSS iiie iie tette itte tcn 35 Unlocking the system 26 Uplink Center sss 30 Using On line Help 14 15 Using the menu system 10 12 Using this manual ss 4 Using the Program Guide 6 9 VIDEO jack inier nes 32 Volume eseeeeeeeenernnnennnns 35 VOL UP DOWN button 35 Warranty Information 56 59 Wide band data port 32 Printed in U S A 04 94 1057 415 01B
20. NOE 14 Movies sorting button 9 Mute onte op TORO EIE 35 Note about the manual 4 Number keys seen 35 OFF ON iiic imer 34 Options menu 11 Other sorting button eee 9 QUT TQ TV 4 eeneses ocean 32 Paging ec e e idee 7 Phone Jack seen 32 Picture SiZe e e de tenter 29 Pay per view programs 16 17 18 Point and Select sss 5 PREV CHAN 4 nee erint 35 Previous channel ss 35 Program Details 14 Program Guide eerren 6 9 17 bringing up sese 6 EKINO keenness irpo ter ine 7 getting around in oo eee 7 SCrOlling io creto tret 7 PAGING eser enero 7 changing channels 7 SOT Gs cipere ooo ierereiie 8 9 Program Provider 30 Programming remote 37 Push buttons sse 13 DI REPE PETER 13 EXIE ceteri iode ier AE T 13 BBCOlVOT is sese ncateneeen m mee 31 Benmolte tese orent 34 41 installing batteries 36 programming eeee 36 39 TV COGS csset da ipe eras 40 Remote Buttons cies 34 35 RF jacks and cables 42 S Video jacks and cables 42 SVIDEO eaea A 32 Satellite sse 26 SATELLITE IN aunt en 32 Satellite dish 1 eee 31 Satellite dish antenna 30 Scrolling indien eerie
21. One way to understand the DSS system is to look at the different parts of the system from the studio down to the DSS receiver and remote control in your living room World View Uplink Center Satellite Dish Antenna 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 amp DSS Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals Because the satellite is so powerful the dish can be as small as 18 inches system is linked to the Customer Service Center through the phone jack on the back of your amp Program Provider Authorization Center Processes billing statements Your DSS VY DSS receiver 30 Parts of the DSS System 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 J a
22. Point and Select esee 5 What is Point and Select siu nni croit ew ho RR ORE FH Re FH ane 5 Using the Program Guide eeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeene ee enne nennen annnm nant nn nna 6 Bringing Up the Program Guide sse neret 6 Exiting from the Program Guide sscsscssssscsscsssccssesssscssesssssscssesssacsessseessessessssesseerses 7 Getting Around in the Program Guide s sssssssessssesssssssesssesesesesesesesesesesesesssesesesseesseessees 7 Sorung the Programi Guideen eaae du tid metet tee t RA 8 Using the Menu System ssseeseeeeeeseseseeeeee nenne nenne nnn tn nant nan nnmnnn 10 luu 10 Display STEEDS 11 Commonly Used Buttons o RO e a ca P E s 13 Using On line Help reete rentur ruin rene oomen nune cuni 14 AUO TCM sa x M 14 HeD BUNOS irse toca vete Ue NIE 14 Men Help zs eminem un mmt esta s 15 Major FO ature cec crono rexit rentem r enean ce cux tanc ux dnm exu Raum n Ux 16 Pay Per View Programs eeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeees nennen nnn nn asas nan nn nnn assa ennnen nnne 16 Purchasing and Viewing sse nennen nnns 16 Reviewing PPV Purchases en uro ese nr Rut 18 Canceling PPV Programs sess nnne nnne enne nnns 18 The DSS Mailbox erii eetec icc ec c
23. Product Registration Card packed with your DSS product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The retum of the card is not required for warranty coverage How State Law relates to warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your DSS product outside the United States See your dealer for details 59 FCC Regulations FCC Regulations FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your DSS equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the REN s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subje
24. RFERENCE 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 e 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 suggest
25. USER S M ANUAL What is the DSS System 3 Using the Program Guide 6 Using the Menu System 10 Using On line Help 14 Major Features 16 Setting Up the Remote 36 Connecting the Receiver 42 Warranty Information 56 GATFIIITF R Safety Information WAHN NG WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE To reduce fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED shock hazard do not DO NOT OPEN SERVICE PERSONNEL expose this receiver to rain or moisture voltage inside the product that important instructions presents a risk of electric shock or accompanying the personal injury product This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to slot fully insert Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la bome correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond C au ti O n S Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wir
26. an on screen Program Guide The Program Guide lists the available programs and times It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay per view events You can also sort the Guide to list only specific types of programs You can select Sports for example and your guide will show current and upcoming sports programs only Or movies Or news There is the DSS on screen Menu System that allows you to customize your system set up your system build channel lists preview coming attractions set spending limits and receive mail from your program providers There are three types of On line Help to assist you in learning to use the DSS system Auto Help Help buttons and the Help menu See Using On line Help page 14 DSS and Digital Satellite System are trademarks of Hughes Communications a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Using This Manual Using this Manual The purpose of this User s Manual is to give you the information you ll need to begin using the DSS system The manual is divided into two parts Section 1 Using Your DSS System contains the information and the steps necessary to learn how one simple rule Point and Select allows you to use every feature in the Program Guide and the menu system See The Only Rule Point and Select on page 5 Section 2 Setting Up Your DSS System contains chapters of information that may be necessary if you move change or add components in your DSS system This section includ
27. any out of warranty labor or parts charges which were indicated by the representative and you elected not to use your credit card After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery 58 Warranty Information What your warranty does not cover Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batteries for remote control hand units Units purchased serviced or operated outside the U S A Loss of programming Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Any installation other than a basic initial installation A basic initial installation consists of Antenna mounted to a single family dwelling using 100 or less of cable Antenna grounded to meet National Electric Code NEC Routing of the cabling through a normal frame structure or only one layer of masonry One TV connected per each receiver A telephone cable and connection installed at the connected TV Any installations performed by other than Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installers Product Registration Please complete and mail the
28. at the channel will be included in your channel list The Fav B list allows you to build a second Top Ten favorite channel list You can select up to 10 channels A check mark Major Features indicates that the channel will be included in your channel list The Parent approved list which is actually a channel limit allows you to select the channels that can be viewed when the system is locked A channel with a check mark in this column can be viewed at any time whether the system is locked or unlocked For more information about the Parent approved column see Setting Channel Iimits page 24 Building Your Channel Lists You build your lists by placing check marks in the columns corresponding to each channel in the Channel Limits and lists display screen 1 Bring up the Channel Limits and Lists display screen see above The Fav A and Fav B lists can contain up to 91 cannot enter more than y x v y 10 check marks in the columns for either of Vl v those lists y pE 2 Point to the check boxes and press SELECT at each channel you want to include or delete in your lists A box with a check mark indicates that the channel is included in your list an unchecked box means that the channel has been taken off the list 3 To save your channel lists point to the OK button and press SELECT Using Your Channel Lists Once you ha
29. ce the system is locked channels without check marks can not be viewed without first entering your four digit key The Lock System display screen enforces the rating spending and channel limits When you lock the system you are prompted twice to enter a four digit key once to choose your number and a second time to confirm it Remember this number You will need the number to unlock your system or to override any limits you have set A closed lock icon is displayed in the channel marker when the system is locked If you happen to forget your key contact your program provider s authorization center 25 Major Features Unlocking the System Session Unlock Unlocked v Locked v 26 The Unlock System display screen which is available only when the system is locked allows you to unlock the system Unlocking the system turns off any ratings spending or channel limits you have set You must re lock your system to enforce your limits again the limits stay the same An open lock icon appears in the channel marker when the system is unlocked If your system is locked and you attempt to access a channel or program that is blocked by one or more limits you are asked to enter your four digit key to override the system lock If you enter your key to override the a rating spending or channel limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver When you turn the receiver on again the system will be locked The
30. change point if one exists No returns will be accepted without an RA number Ifthe representative determines that your antenna dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or replacement If the representative determines that installation is defective they will arrange for its repair To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours If you are located near an exchange point We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point next business day delivery The exchange location will notify you of its arrival Co op rm Take your unit including all accessories and your bill of sale which validates date of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed 57 Warranty Information Ifyou 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 We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a Retum Authorization number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be c
31. ck 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 f your television is remote controllable you can program the DSS Universal TV Remote to change channels and volume DSS TV Universal Remote included with your DSS system Controls the DSS system as well as most remote controllable TVs VCRs and other devices Point the remote at the device you want to control Access Card installed in DSS receiver Must be inserted for you to use the DSS system Provides system security and authorization of DSS services Do not remove the card except when issued a new card as a replacement for the original Security Clip installed in DSS receiver Fits over the end of the access card and helps prevent the card from being inadvertently removed To remove the clip squeeze the top and bottom together and slide the clip off the access card 31 Parts of the System Back Panel 32 cua AN gt B cus e SATELLITE IN e IN FROM ANT PHONE JACK OUTTO TV e fe A VIDEO R AUDIO L WIDE BAND DATA LOW SPEED DATA 3 F e O wo e oCo 3 4 SWITCH f you use the OUT TO TV jack to co
32. ct 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 60 FCC Regulations RADIO INTE
33. ducts 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 USA Index OO K6yS sitae neis renta 35 3 4 Switch iieri rennin 32 Access Card 29 31 new card setup sess 31 security clip sss 31 Access card slot 33 ACCESSOTIES ccccseeeesscceessseecseeeeees 63 64 All sorting button 9 ALT AUD iioc uiv emen 27 35 Altemate Audio sess 27 Alternate Audio programs 27 AITOWS eseeeeeeeeeen nennen 5 33 34 Arrow Keys eee 5 33 34 Audio Video Jacks 32 Auto Help eseeeeeeennn 14 Batteries remote sees 36 Back Panel eee 15 32 Build Channel Lists 21 Channel LSsts eicere ete 20 22 Normal e rroteiecmte ie 20 BAV A neersien i OA 20 21 FAV Brannon 20 21 FAV button 22 Select Channel lList 22 Channel Up Down 7 35 36 37 CLEAR bUltton unco nem e 7 10 35 Connecting the DSS system 42 51 Connections choosing 43 Display screens sss 11 Down arrow button 8 DSS DUO Meises irrisica 34 DSS Limited Warranty 56 DSS receiver 31 DSS Universal remote control 31 Exit DULOTE S erepti 8 BAV er aere iiore t ignis ESTEE 35 FCC Regulations 60 62 Pealutes seti terreri eene 16 Altemate Audio
34. e and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you Remote control and front panel button that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the satellite signal Similar in function to that of TV VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast 53 Menu Tree Menu Tree The following diagram shows the structure of the on screen menu system You can access all display screens through these menus Dish Pointing Point to a menu item and press SELECT Pressing the number also selects the item 1 Point Dish Using Y our Zip Code 2 Point Dish Using Latitude and Longitude 3 Signal Meter O Exit 54 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSS system If you are experiencing any trouble with your system run the system test Make sure that All connections jacks cables etc are correctly in place See Connecting Your DSS Receiver page 38 for more information There are batteries in the remote and that they are working correctly The access card is installed in the receiver Running the System Test Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system 1 2 Tum on your TV and the DSS receiver Press DSS to put remote in DSS mode t
35. e blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the receiver decoder FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810 15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Table of Contents Section 1 Using Your DSS System What is the DSS System eesseeeeieeeeeeeeesesee eene nennen nenne nnn anna nanne nnna 3 Using this Manual 1 oci recor Lecta crore oci n unde anus agua aaaea 4 Important Note about This DSS User s Manual sese 4 The Only Rule
36. efinition TV HDTV as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required LOW SPEED DATA PORT Will allow you to use the DSS system with new technologies as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required SATELLITE IN Used to connect the coaxial cable from your DSS satellite dish to your DSS receiver PHONE J ACK Used to connect the phone line to the DSS receiver The DSS receiver should be connected to a phone line for best performance Parts of the System Front Panel 4 a d v 45ss ON OFF Tv Dss dh MENU SELECTIDISPLAY MESSAGE 1 D E ON OFF MESSAGE Turns the DSS receiver on and off When the DSS receiver is turned off a flashing light indicates that a message has been sent by the Customer Service Center Note the DSS receiver is never really off but is put into a standby state TV DSS Switches the OUT TO TV connection from DSS programming to the normal TV antenna or cable input Similar to the TV VCR button on many VCRs ARROW KEYS Allows you to move around the Program Guide and menu system Use these to point before selecting an item When you are not in the Program Guide or the menu system the up down arrows can be used to change channels MENU Brings up the Main menu SELECT DISPLAY Chooses an item you have pointed to when using the Program Guide or menus Also brings up a channel marker showing the time channel and other pro
37. es the steps necessary to Setup your DSS remote control Connect the DSS receiver to your TV and other components Order DSS accessories Important Note about This User s Manual This manual assumes that your DSS system has been installed meaning 1 The DSS satellite dish has been installed correctly pointed at the satellite and connected to your DSS receiver 2 The DSS receiver is connected to your television and telephone line 3 The access card is installed in your DSS receiver Note Your access card has been matched to your receiver and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box The access card should only be taken out of the DSS receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers 4 The DSS TV Universal Remote Control has batteries and has been programmed to control both your DSS receiver and your TV if your TV is remote controllable If your system has not been installed refer to the satellite dish Installer s Guide for information regarding proper installation Then refer to the section Connecting Your DSS Receiver in this manual See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self Installer s Kit The Only Rule Point and Select The Only Rule Point and Select You only need to know one rule to use the DSS system Point and Select Once you master this rule you can use any part of the Progra
38. ess the FAV button to cycle through the four DSS channel scan lists Normal Favorite A Favorite B and All channels Note the only lists that are available are those that have been set up to include one or more channels TV DSS Switches the OUT TO TV output from the satellite signal to the home antenna or cable signal if one is connected to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DSS receiver PREV CH previous channel Swaps the current channel with the last channel tuned MUTE Turns the TV s sound off if the remote is programmed to control your TV Press MUTE again to restore the sound TV VCR Switches the incoming signal from the TV to the VCR REW rewind STOP PLAY FF fast forward REC record PAUSE Controls the same functions as those found on your VCR or laserdisc player remote 35 Setting Up the Remote Setting up the Remote The DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes Most RCA GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Installing the Batteries Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS remote Pull off the cover of the battery compartment Place four AAA batteries as shown matching the and end of each battery in each compartment Replace the cover Programming the Remote to Control Your TV To determine whether your remote
39. gram details when you are viewing a program or previewing a coming attraction ACCESS CARD SLOT Insert your access card with the arrow face up and pointing toward the box The DSS receiver is shipped with the access card inserted into the slot Do not remove the access card except to install a new card issued to you as a replacement for the original card The front panel can be used to control the DSS receiver when the remote is unavailable Caution Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking airflow to the receiver could impair performance or cause damage to your receiver or other components Do not stack the receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier 33 Parts of the System Remote Buttons 34 OFF ON VCR TV DSS OWO SELECT DISPLAY GubE C_D MENU CAC Il O VV OOOA SOY OOOA O vA FAV ALTAUD MUTE TV DSS REW STOP PLAY FF REC PAUSE TV VCR ARROWS Used to point to different items in the Program Guide or menu system SELECT DISPLAY Selects items in the Program Guide and the menu system When viewing a program SELECT DISPLAY brings up a channel marker providing detailed program information When previewing a coming attraction or pay per view event SELECT provides purchase information OFF ON Turns the device you are now c
40. hange channels and move around the Program Guide Changing Channels with the number keys 0 9 You can point quickly to any channel in the Program Guide by entering the channel number with the number keys 0 9 For example to point to the first listing for Channel 128 press the numbers 1 2 8 on the remote To point to Channel 2 press 0 0 2 Scrolling The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section or page of the total Program Guide You can scroll to other sections using the arrows point to other times with the left and right arrows point to other channels with the up and down arrows CHAN A V If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide faster press the Channel Up Down buttons The highlight block scrolls five lines or channels at a time This is called paging Selecting Special Guides Your programming providers may make available special types of guides that can be accessed from the main Program Guide To select a special guide go into the Program Guide and press MENU Using the Program Guide Sorting the Program Guide Exit There are six on screen choices called buttons at the bottom of the Program Guide W down arrow Movies Sports Other All and Exit The down arrow and the Exit button allow you to see other parts of the guide or remove the guide from the screen Program Guide 7 35PM Channel 7 30PM 8 00PM 8 30PM 9
41. he right red audio jack on the DSS receiver RF J acks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the DSS receiver are labeled IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS system is used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS receiver and your TV s antenna input Included Connecting the DSS Receiver Choosing a Connection The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components Refer to your TV and VCR Owner s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components The four hookup diagrams are Connection A Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality To use Connection A you must have TV with S Video input plus separate RF and audio video inputs jacks VCR with RF and audio video inputs and outputs S Video coaxial and audio video cables Connection B Provides very good picture and stereo audio quality To use Connection B you must have TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks VCR with RF and audio video inputs and outputs e Coaxial and audio video cables Connection C Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection C you must have TV with RF
42. hen press MENU to bring up the Main menu Point to Options and press SELECT The Options menu comes up Point to Setup and press SELECT The Setup menu comes up Point to System Test and press SELECT The System Test display screen comes up Point to the Test button and press SELECT Follow the on screen directions after the test is completed 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 If you continue to have problems call 1 800 679 4776 55 Warranty Information Warranty Information Toll free telephone product help You can reach Thomson at the following number 1 800 679 4776 Toll free inside U S A Our toll free number operates from 9 00 a m to 6 00 p m EST on weekdays Thomson provides a toll free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your DSS System as many problems can be diagnosed over the phone If necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you Please 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 limi
43. here are two ways to make a choice in a menu Point to the choice and press SELECT or Press a corresponding number key on the remote Fxample 1 To choose Mailbox from the Main menu using the point and select method 1 Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu When using the point and select method in a menu a Help message describing the highlighted item appears at the bottom of the screen 2 Pointto Mailbox 3 Press SELECT on the remote The Mailbox display screen comes up 10 Using the Menu System Fxample 2 To choose Help from the Main menu using number keys 1 Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu 2 Press 6 on the remote The Help menu screen comes up Display Screens As you can see from the previous examples some menu choices bring up other menus The rest of the choices bring up display screens A display screen is the place you do the actual work in the menu system Each display screen has a work area as well as a number of on screen push buttons Fxample To use a display screen to set up your channel lists 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Pointto Options and press SELECT 3 Pointto Locks Limits and Channel Lists and press SELECT 11 Using the Menu System 12 4 Pointto Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT
44. 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 43 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection A Best Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have TV with separate RE audio video and S Video inputs jacks VCR with RF and audio video inputs Coaxial audio video and S Video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 2 Connect audio video cables as shown 3 Connect S Video cable as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive the S Video output from the DSS receiver 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn VCR off or press TV VCR button 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive off air programming with cable box 1 Turn VCR off or press TV VCR button 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive S Video output from DSS receiver 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set your VCR to record on line input See your VCR Owner s Manual for more information To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 44 Connecting the DSS Receiver CAUTION Do
45. ion The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4 3 the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16 9 Note You should only use the Cinema option if you have a CinemaScreen TV using the Cinema option on a standard TV screen could crop the picture The System Test display screen allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DSS system You should use this when your receiver doesn t seem to be working correctly There are four separate tests signal tuning phone and access card A message screen appears telling you whether the system passed each test If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings New Access Card Setup Periodically your program provider may issue you a replacement access card The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card Once you have transferred the information to the new card your old card becomes invalid Note Because your specific account information and custom settings are stored in the access card power failures should have no effect on your DSS system 29 Parts of the System Parts of the DSS System
46. ions 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 Govemment Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies 61 FCC Regulations Canadian D O C Regulations NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal me
47. lect pay per view programs and coming attractions Receive on screen messages from your program provider Customize the DSS system with channel lists that you build yourself Set spending and rating limits then lock the system to enforce those limits Pay Per View Programs Pay per view programs PPV are programs that you purchase like a movie ticket on an event by event basis For instance there might be a specific channel that runs nothing but previews for movies After previewing the movie you can purchase it or find out more details aboutit PPV programs can also be found in the Program Guide Purchasing and Viewing There are several ways to purchase PPV movies and events 16 Tune to a PPV program while pressing CHAN A V to scan through the channel lists Or Select a PPV program in the Program Guide Or Select a coming attraction from the Attractions menu Major Features Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs The Program Details screen comes up if you point to a PPV program in the Program Guide and press SELECT Program Details To purchase this program point to BUY and press SELECT Then point to EXIT and press SELECT Dogzilla Returns Exit Start time 10 00 pm Buy Stop time 12 00 am Cost to view 6 00 Help Using the Attractions Menu for PPV Programs Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in you
48. m Guide or the menu system What is Point and Select The Point and Select method has two steps l Point You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel Pressing the arrows keys referred to as the arrows eei 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 4 gt For example to point down that is to move the highlight towards the bottom of the screen press the down arrow To sers point right press the right arrow 2 Select Once you have pointed to an item on the screen select it by pressing the SELECT DISPLAY button on the remote or front panel called SELECT in this manual Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the change you have indicated For example the instructions in the User s Manual might tell you to Point to the Help button and press SELECT Now that you know how to use Point and Select you can use any part of the DSS system beginning with the Program Guide Using the Program Guide Using the Program Guide The Program Guide is designed to help you select regular programs and pay per view events by listing all the programs and program times that are available to you The content of the Program Guide is dependent on your program providers and may not look exactly like the Program Guide menu bel
49. ments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson 56 Warranty Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers DSSSystem any defect in materials workmanship DSS System Basic Installation any defect in materials or workmanship provided installation is performed by a Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer For how long after your purchase 90 days for labor charges One year for parts What we will do During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your DSS System with a new or at our option refurbished unit and correct any basic installation defects at no cost to you After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your DSS System with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair Labor costs for the removal and re installation of any equipment are your responsibility How you get service Call 1 800 679 4776 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your receiver A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone Ifthe representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Retum Authorization RA number and the location of a nearby ex
50. nate Audio allows you to select different audio programs to be played with the video when available For example audio broadcast in a second language may be available for certain programs There are two ways to change the audio 1 Press ALT AUD on the remote or 2 Point to Alternate Audio from the Main menu and press SELECT ALT AUD Remote Button Temporary audio selections are made by pressing ALT AUD on the remote All the available audio types are selected one after another as you continue pressing the ALT AUD button Once selected the chosen audio remains selected until it is changed or until the DSS receiver is turned off Alternate Audio Display Screen When you select Alternate Audio from the Main menu the Alternate Audio display screen comes up Point to the audio program type you wish to hear and press SELECT A 27 Other Features Other Features 28 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 The following paragraphs describe several DSS system features but don t provide step by step instructions Explore the menu system if for no other reason than to find out about the different features Just remember the point and select method and use the on line Help where Other Features Picture Size System Test it is available if you need more informat
51. nds to the remote commands For easy reference record your VCR code here Programming the remote to control other devices The ALT button is a fourth device button that can be programmed to control a second VCR a cable box or a laserdisc player Programming the remote to control a second VCR Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a second VCR 1 Tum on the VCR to be programmed 2 aa Me ceo Look up your brand and its code number s on code list on page 40 Press and hold the ALT button Press and release the VCR button Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the ALT button and press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands For easy reference record your second VCR code here 37 Setting Up the Remote Programming the remote to control a cable box Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a cable box 1 Tum on the cable box 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on code list on page 41 Press and hold the ALT button Press and release the DSS button Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the ALT button and press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands ex Ol geom 7 Repeat these steps using the ne
52. nnect your DSS receiver to the TV set the switch to 3 view the programming on TV channel 3 Set the switch to 4 to show the programming on channel 4 IN FROM ANT Used to connect a normal television antenna or cable service to your DSS receiver OUT TO TV Used to connect the DSS receiver to your TV using coaxial cable Note Connecting your DSS receiver to the TV using the S Video or Audio and Video jacks if available on your TV will give you better picture and sound than the OUT TO TV jack S VIDEO Used to connect your DSS receiver to your TV if the TV has S Video capability The S Video connection provides the best possible picture quality and can also be connected to a VCR to record programming if the VCR also has an S video jack If you use the S Video jack you must also use the AUDIO R and AUDIO L jacks described below VIDEO Used to connect your DSS receiver to your TV if the TV has AUDIO VIDEO input jacks If you use the VIDEO jack you must also use the associated AUDIO R and AUDIO L jacks AUDIO R right and AUDIO L left Used to connect your DSS receiver to your TV if the TV has AUDIO VIDEO input jacks If you use the AUDIO R and AUDIO L jacks you must also use the associated VIDEO jack You can also connect the audio outputs to the audio inputs on a stereo amplifier Either jack will provide mono sound if connected to a mono TV WIDE BAND DATA PORT Will allow you to use the DSS system with new technologies such as high d
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54. ontrolling with the remote on and off Actually the DSS receiver is never really off but is put into a standby state VCR Turns on the VCR if your remote has been programmed to control an RCA PROSCAN or GE TV The DSS remote is preprogrammed to control most RCA PROSCAN and GE VCRs Also puts the remote in VCR mode If your remote has been programmed to control another brand of TV press VCR and OFF ON to turn on the VCR ALT Turns on the TV if your remote has been programmed to control an RCA PROSCAN or GE device The DSS remote is preprogrammed to control most RCA PROSCAN and GE devices Also puts the remote in ALT mode If your remote has been programmed to control another brand of device press ALT and OFF ON to turn on the device TV Turns on the TV if your remote has been programmed to control an RCA PROSCAN or GE TV The DSS remote is preprogrammed to control most RCA PROSCAN and GE Tvs Also puts the remote in TV mode If your remote has been programmed to control another brand of TV press TV and OFF ON to turn on theTV See Section 2 Setting Up the Remote page 36 DSS Turns on the DSS receiver and puts the remote in DSS mode the remote now controls the DSS receiver Parts of the System KB ZN VY CLEAR ALT AUD FAV TV DSS PREV CH MUTE REC PAUSE GUIDE Brings up the Program Guide Pressing the GUIDE button more than once brings up the the different guide views or channel groupings a
55. our 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 Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked Receives processes and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS dish When you enter your zip code or latitude and longitude the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location The 4 digit password that you define that allows you to limit access certain features of your DSS system There are three kinds of limits The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level The Spending limit controls spending on a cost per program basis The Channel Limit allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS system The lock is controlled by a 4 digit key that acts as a password The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked or unlocked 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 The first list of choices in the DSS on screen menu system Press the MENU
56. ow Using the Program Guide is easy as long as you remember the simple point and select method Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel Then press SELECT to tune to that program Bringing Up the Program Guide There are two ways to bring up the Program Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote Or 2 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu Then select Program Guide from the Main menu Program Guide 7 35PM 7 30PM 8 00PM 8 30PM 9 00PM 9 30PM v Movies Sports Other All Exit If you select a future program you are given program details If you choose a pay per view event a second screen allows you to buy the program find out more information or return to the Guide Note Any time you want to remove the Program Guide or a menu from the screen press CLEAR on the remote Using the Program Guide Exiting from the Program Guide Getting Around There are three ways to exit from the Program Guide Pointto the Fxit button on the bottom of the Program Guide and press SELECT Or Pointto a channel and press SELECT Or Press CLEAR on the remote The Program Guide leaves the screen and you are returned to regular program viewing If you have selected a pay per view program a display screen allows you to purchase the selected program in the Program Guide This section describes how to c
57. pproved column of the Channel Limits and Lists display screen can be viewed when the system is locked see below Once a channel limit has been set and the system is locked programs that are not included in the Parent approved list cannot be viewed without first entering your four digit key To set channel limits Major Features Locking the System Ae WO N e Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu Point to Options and press SELECT Point to Locks Limits and Channel Lists and press SELECT Pointto Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up ENNLLL L RF EMO V1 Lv lv v LY mir 4 The very first time turn on your receiver all the channels in the Parent approved column are checked no channel limit is in effect until you make changes to the Parent approved column and lock the system Point to the channels in the Parent approved column that you want to include in the Parent approved channel list Press SELECT to place or remove a check mark from a channel A check mark indicates that the channel is Parent approved and can be viewed whether the system is locked or unlocked A check box without a check mark indicates that the channel is not Parent approved and that the channel can not be viewed without entering your four digit key when the system is locked On
58. r Program Guide These events are called coming attractions and can be previewed and purchased through the Attractions menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Pointto Attractions and press SELECT 3 Pointto the type of attraction you want to preview and press SELECT 4 Press SELECT during the preview to bring up the Program Details display screen 5 Point and select to buy or find out more about the coming attraction Purchase the event in the same manner as a PPV program 17 Major Features Reviewing PPV Purchases The Past Purchases display screen which is accessed through the Options menu allows you to review the programs that you have purchased have been broadcast have not yet been billed to your account The list may be longer than one screen use the down arrow keys to see more items The Purchase History display screen also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note This list may be modified after each billing cycle Canceling PPV Programs The DSS menu system allows you to cancel any of the pay per view events that you have purchased in advance but haven t watched yet To cancel a PPV program 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Options and press SELECT 3 Pointto Upcoming Purchases and press SELECT The display screen that comes up shows the names channels dates times and costs of the programs you
59. redited if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us along with all accessories included with your receiver using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage orloss Include with the shipment A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility A brief note describing your receiver problem Your name address and phone number Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Carefully pack the unit along with all accessories included with your receiver using the original box and packing material if possible Include with the shipment A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility A brief note describing your receiver problem Your name address and phone number Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Include a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are
60. s they are made available by your program providers Continue to press the GUIDE button to return to the normal guide view MENU Brings up the Main menu If you are already in a menu pressing MENU has the same effect as pressing SELECT If you are in the Program Guide press MENU to bring up the Select Guide display screen which allows you to choose one of the available special guides offered by your program providers CHAN UP DOWN channel up down Scans up and down through the channels programmed in the current channel list like using your regular TV remote Also allows you to page through the Program Guide and change channels on the TV when the remote is in TV mode VOL UP DOWN volume up down Controls the TV volume output if the remote is programmed to control the TV 0 9 number buttons Allow you to select menu items quickly and enter numerical values in some display screens Also allows you to show a channel s listings quickly in the Program Guide directly tune to a channel number and tune to a channel on the TV when the remote is in the TV mode CLEAR Removes all on screen displays from the TV screen Any uncompleted display screen is canceled and the previous setting restored ALT AUD alternate audio Used to select different audio options for a particular program if available Continue to press ALT AUD to cycle through the available audio channels FAV favorite channel list Selects a channel scan list Continue to pr
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62. tallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 This apparatus does not exceed the Class B Limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference causing equipment standard ICES 003 of the Department of Communications 62 Accessories Accessories Order Form for DSS Accessories aj Price Total Description Each Qty Amount Cables and Connectors RG 6 Coaxial Burial Coaxial Cable Cable with weather 12 feet ur 25 feet proof F connectors D912 02 feeb TC D925 25 feet D950 50 feet D901 100 feet Audio Stereo Cable 12 feet 6 feet D906 12 95 S VHS Video Cable D913 12 95 Hem p Grounding Block D902 2 95 Stereo Audio Video gt Cable with gold RCA CL type connectors S VHS Video Cable Oz TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 24 95 Self Installer s Kit DKIT94 69 95 Ty 2 Weatherproof
63. ted warranty included in this booklet to leam about your specific rights and responsibilities Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything Obtain a Retum Authorization RA number from the Thomson telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel Include your name address and model serial number of your unit These numbers are located on the back of your receiver If your DSS System is 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 ship
64. the A V buttons on the remote or front panel To simplify your Program Guide to show only the channels on your list 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Options and press SELECT 3 Point to Select Channel List and press SELECT Major Features Select Channel List Point to a channel list and press SELECT Then point to OK and press SELECT Normal List 4 OK Favorite List A Favorite List B All Channels 4 Pointto the list you wish to use and press SELECT 5 Pointto OK and press SELECT This list becomes the list that is in effect until you change the list again or tum the DSS receiver off The Normal list is in effect each time you turn on the DSS receiver Your Program Guide will now show programming information for only those channels in your selected list Changing Your Channel Lists You can make changes to your channels lists at any time by repeating Steps 1 through 3 in Building Your lists on page 21 Setting Ratings Spending and Channel Limits The Locks Limits and Channel Lists menu is used to select and enforce the system s rating spending and channel limits If the system is locked a four digit password called the key which you define whenever you lock the system must be entered to override the limits To enter the Locks Limits and Channel Lists menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Options
65. the Program Guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or thrillers Sports Button Simplifies your Program guide to list sporting events only After selecting Sports point to the Theme button that appears and press SELECT to sort the Program Guide to highlight specific types of sports such as basketball or soccer Other Button Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics Once you have selected a sorting topic from the list your Program Guide will be simplified to show only that type of program After selecting a topic a Theme button may appear in the place of the Other button Press SELECT to sort the Program Guide to highlight specific types of that topic All Button Resets the Program Guide to show all available channels and listings Themes Button Once you have simplified your Program Guide using one of the sorting buttons you may be able to further sort the Program Guide to show sub topics themes For example you could simplify your Program Guide to show baseball under the Sports sorting button or comedies under Movies Using the Menu System Using the Menu System There are two parts to the menu system menus and display screens Menus Menus are lists of choices The first menu is called the Main menu To bring up the Main menu press MENU on the remote Any time you want to get out of a menu or the Program Guide press EAR on the remote T
66. to CH3 or CH4 whichever is not being broadcast in your area 2 Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver 3 4 switch to in the previous step 3 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 4 Set VCR to record on line input To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 2 Turn DSS receiver off or press TV DSS button Note You can use your stereo amplifier line input to hear stereo using this connection See your stereo amplifiers Owner s Manual for specific information 48 Connecting the DSS Receiver CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver See Safety Information inside front cover IN OUT Cable Box Antenna m o S gt 5 9 o c E 4 o 4 lt m o gt 5 o c ZA 4 o 4 lt DSS Receiver 2 VIDEOOUT AUDIO OUT e 6 9 AUDIO IN Satellite Dish D SATELLITE IN Connection C 49 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have TV with RF input Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Set DSS receiver 3 4 switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever is not being broadcast in your area 2 Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver 3 4 switch to in the previous step 3 Tune DSS to desired channel To
67. ve built the channel lists you can use the lists to Scan through the channels in your selected list using the CHAN A V buttons on the remote or front panel Simplify your Program Guide by having it show only programs broadcast on the channels in your selected list 21 Major Features Choosing Your Channel List 22 There are two ways to choose the channel list that you want to use 1 Press the FAV Favorite Channel List Button Or 2 Bring up the Select Channel list display screen accessed through the Options menu FAV Button The FAV button allows you to simplify the Program Guide to show only those channels in your selected list Press the FAV button to select a channel list Each time you press FAV a different list is activated The lists cycle in this order All Normal Fav A Fav B and so on A channel marker at the top of the Program Guide indicates which channel list has been selected Note You can choose only from lists that have been set up to include one or more channels Once you select a channel list with the FAV button you can scan through the channels on that list using the A V buttons on the remote or front panel Select Channel List The Select Channel List display screen allows you to simplify the Program Guide to show only those channels in your selected list Once you select a channel list with the Select Channel list display screen you can scan through the channels on that list using
68. xt code listed for your brand until the cable box responds to the remote commands For easy reference record your cable box code here Programming the remote to control a laserdisc player Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a laserdisc player 1 Turn on the laserdisk player 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on code list on page 41 Press and hold the ALT button Press and release the VCR button Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the ALT button and press POWER or another button to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands e DU g 9 7 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands For easy reference record your laserdisc player code here 38 Setting Up the Remote Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button IV DSS VCR or ALT to set the remote to control the device 2 Press OFE ON to tum the device off or on Note For PROSCAN RCA and GE devices pressing the device button will usually turn the device on use the POWER button to turn the device off 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device 39 Setting up the Remote TV Codes 40 Mitsubi
69. ze The DSS mailbox has enough memory to store ten 10 forty character messages You should periodically review and erase your mail messages to prevent any mail messages from being erased by the DSS system when memory runs low Setting Up Channel Lists 20 You set up your channel lists by bringing up the Channel Lists and Limits display screen and placing check marks in boxes corresponding to the channels you want in each list To bring up the Channel Limits and Lists display screen pe prop rb Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu Point to Options and press SELECT Point to Locks Limits and Channel Lists and press SELECT Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up aA ST EN lv Iv Lv Lv v LY y As you can see from the display screen the available channel lists are Normal Fav A Fav B and Parent approved The Normal list allows you to delete unwanted channels from the All list and create a new list This is the channel list that is in effect each time you turn on the DSS receiver A check mark in the Normal column indicates that the channel will be included in your Normal channel list You can select as many channels as you wish The Fav A list allows you to build a Top Ten favorite channels list You can select up to 10 channels A check mark indicates th

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