User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- First Things First 3
- First Things First
- What is the DSS® System?
- What’s in the Box
- Using This Manual
- The Point and Select Method
- Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV
- Things to Know Before Connecting Components
- Jacks and Cables
- Ordering DSS® Programming
- Program Guides
- Anatomy of a Program Guide
- Anatomy of The Channel Banner
- Using the GUIDE Button
- Getting Around in the Guides
- Tuning to a Program
- The Other Program Guides
- Sorting the Guides
- The Menu System
- Using the Menu System
- Exit and Help
- Menu Descriptions
- The Program Guide
- Anatomy of a Program Guide
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- The Mailbox
- How to tell when you have mail
- Checking your mail
- Pay-Per-View Programs
- Purchasing and Previewing
- Tuning to a PPV Program
- Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs
- Using the Attractions Guide
- Using the Purchases Menu
- Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase
- Spending Limits
- Timers Feature
- Profiles
- Creating a profile Channel List
- Setup and Connections
- Step 1: Unpack the DSS® System
- Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices
- Things to Know Before Connecting Components
- Jacks and Cables
- Back of the Receiver
- Basic Connection
- Advanced Connection
- Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller
- Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
- Selecting a VCR Type
- Step 4: Find the Video Input Channel on Your TV
- Step 5: Interactive Setup
- Step 6: Place Batteries in the Remote Control
- STEP 7: Plug in and Turn on the System
- Step 8: Order DSS® Programming
- Using the Remote
- Remote Control Buttons
- The Point and Select Method
- Programming the Remote Control
- TV Codes
- Cable Box Codes
- Program Guides
- Bringing Up the Program Guides
- Anatomy of a Program Guide
- The Channel Banner
- Using the GUIDE Button
- Getting Around in the Guides
- Tuning to a Program
- Additional Program Guides
- Sorting the Guides
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DSS
®
is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.
StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed
under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455;
5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.
Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 44
Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 44
Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 44
Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 47
Reviewing and Canceling an
Upcoming Purchase ................................................................ 47
Spending Limits....................................................................... 48
Timers Feature ............................................................................... 49
Profiles ........................................................................................... 51
Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 52
Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 53
Viewing Hours......................................................................... 54
Setting Up Spending Limits.................................................... 54
Locking a User’s Profile........................................................... 55
Locking the System ................................................................. 56
Choosing Your Profile ............................................................. 57
Options .......................................................................................... 57
Look and Feel.......................................................................... 58
System Options ....................................................................... 59
Audio Language ..................................................................... 60
Alternate Data ........................................................................ 60
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 61
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter........................................ 62
Home Control.......................................................................... 63
Edit Fetch Menu ............................................................................ 65
Customizing the Fetch Menu ................................................. 66
Customizing the FETCH Button.............................................. 66
Troubleshooting.................................................. 69
Appendix A: Warranty Information .................. 74
Appendix B: FCC Regulations ............................ 75
Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 76
Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 77
Index .................................................................... 78