DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver User Manual

DSS® Receiver

User’s Manual

Safety Information

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture.

Cautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

The RF remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) The RF remote control may not cause harmful interference and; 2) The RF remote control must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

DSS® receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.

Table of Contents

First Things First .............................................................. 3

What is the DSS® System? ............................................................... 4

What’s in the Box ............................................................................ 5

Using This Manual ........................................................................... 6

The Point and Select Method................................................... 7

Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV ................................... 8

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 8

Jacks and Cables........................................................................ 9

Connecting the VCR Controller .................................................... 14

Choosing a DSS® Output Channel ................................................ 16

Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR .......................................... 18

Ordering DSS® Programming ........................................................ 18

Program Guides ............................................................ 19

Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 20

Anatomy of The Channel Banner ................................................. 21

Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 22

Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 22

Tuning to a Program ............................................................... 23

The Other Program Guides ........................................................... 23

Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 25

The Menu System .......................................................... 31

Using the Menu System ................................................................ 32

Exit and Help ........................................................................... 32

Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 33

The Program Guide ....................................................................... 34

Anatomy of a Program Guide ................................................ 34

The Mailbox ................................................................................... 35

How to tell when you have mail............................................ 35

Checking your mail ................................................................. 35

Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 36

Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 36

Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 36

Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs ......................... 37

Using the Attractions Guide................................................... 38

Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 39

Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ................ 39

Spending Limits....................................................................... 40

Timers Feature ............................................................................... 41

Profiles ........................................................................................... 43

Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 43

Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 44

Table of Contents

Viewing Hours ......................................................................... 45

Setting Up Spending Limits .................................................... 45

Locking a User’s Profile........................................................... 46

Locking the System ................................................................. 46

Choosing Your Profile ............................................................. 47

Options .......................................................................................... 48

Look and Feel .......................................................................... 49

System Options ....................................................................... 50

Alternate Audio ...................................................................... 51

Alternate Data ........................................................................ 51

The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 52

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter ........................................ 53

Home Control ................................................................................ 54

Fetch Menu .................................................................................... 56

Reference ...................................................................... 57

Parts of the DSS® System ............................................................... 58

World View.............................................................................. 58

Home View .............................................................................. 59

Controls and Buttons .................................................................... 60

Front Panel Controls ............................................................... 60

Back Panel Controls ................................................................ 61

Remote Control Buttons ......................................................... 62

Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 63

Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ..................... 64

Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR ................... 64

Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices ........... 65

Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device .................... 65

Remote Codes ......................................................................... 66

Glossary .......................................................................................... 68

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 70

Running the System Test ............................................................... 70

Appendix A: Warranty Information ............................... 71

Appendix B: FCC Regulations ........................................ 74

Appendix C: Accessories ............................................... 75

Index ............................................................................. 77

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.

First

Things

First

Read the First Two Chapters

The first two chapters of the manual introduce you to your DSS on-screen guides and menus.

In First Things First, you’ll learn:

• how to use this manual

• how to use the menu system and guides

• different ways to connect the receiver to your TV

• how to connect the VCR controller

• how to set the output channel

• how to send the DSS

• how to connect a D-VHS VCR

• how to order programming

Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides.

system, and show you how to use the

signal to multiple TVs

First Things First

➣

Program Guides

➣

The Menu System

➣

Reference

➣

The Rest Of The Manual

The rest of the book includes menu information, reference information such as remote codes, a glossary, and an index.

Appendices

First Things First

What is the DSS

You’ve purchased the DSS® Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS® system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small—18 inches wide—and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the DSS® System Installer Guide for specific information.)

Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS system. But what about the things you don’t know? For instance...

• The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote and

push the DSS1 button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to

scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to

a channel.

• There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide is like a

TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select

regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the

guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports,

for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming

sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News.

System?

• There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize

your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists,

preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail

from your program providers.

• There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how

to use the DSS® system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of

most menu screens),

Help

buttons, and the

About DSS

menu.

First Things First

What’s in the Box

The following items come with your DSS® receiver:

• Receiver (with access card inserted)

• Remote Control

• VCR Controller

ON/OFF

INFO

MENU SELECT

ANTENNA

Receiver

DSS

VCR

AUX

DSS

GUIDE FETCH

WHO

INFO

MUTE

INPUT

REVERSE

PLAY

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

TVPOWER

CLEAR

ALT. AUD

GO BACK

ANTENNA

FORWARD

Remote Control

VCR Controller

Installing Batteries In the Remote

Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS® remote.

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment, matching the

+ and - end of each battery.

3. Replace the cover.

Programming the Remote

Depending on your equipment you may need to program the remote to control other devices. Check out “Programming the Remote” in the Reference section.

First Things First

Using This Manual

There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it.

• Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button.

• The names of on-screen menu options are shown in

italics

Important Note about This

User’s Manual

This manual assumes that your DSS® system has been installed, meaning:

1. The DSS® satellite dish antenna has been installed, correctly

pointed at the satellite, and connected to your DSS® receiver.

2. The DSS® receiver is connected to your television and to a

telephone line.

3. The access card is installed in your DSS® receiver.

Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should

already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing

box. The access card should only be taken out of the DSS

receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming

providers.

4. The DSS® remote control has batteries and can be programmed to

control both your DSS® receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-

controllable).

If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation. Then, refer to the next section, See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.

Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV

First Things First

The Point and Select Method

Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate through the menu system and program guides. Once you know how to point and select, you can explore the menus to learn more about how your DSS® system works.

1. Point

You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel.

Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight to different

items in the program guide and the menu screens. Pressing an

arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the

arrow.

For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight toward

the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To point right,

press the right arrow.

ARROW KEYS

CLEAR

2. Select

Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by

pressing the MENU•SELECT button on the remote or front panel.

Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the

change you have indicated.

For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell you

to Point to the

Once you’ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you can use

any part of the DSS® system.

Exit

button and press MENU•SELECT.

Don’t worry about getting stuck inside a menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching.

First Things First

Connecting Your DSS to Your TV

During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide what connection is best for you.

Things to Know Before Connecting

Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

Receiver

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the

wall outlet.

• Always turn off the DSS® receiver, TV and other components

before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel

instead of straight down the middle after you connect your

components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the

audio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to

the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange

the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a

stand.

• Place an amplifier or DSS® receiver on the top shelf of the stand so

heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

First Things First

Jacks and Cables

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS system.

This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The DSS® receiver audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red) audio jack on the DSS® receiver.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the DSS® receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS® system is used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS® receiver and your TV’s antenna input.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

VCR Controller Jack and Cable

The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the DSS® receiver’s back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.

Digital Audio/Video (DAV) Jack and Cable

The digital audio/video cable connects the DSS® receiver to a compatible D-VHS VCR. This connection lets you record and play back digital programming with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality.

VCR Controller Jack

Digital Audio/Video Jack

First Things First

VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

LINRLRVIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

CH3 CH4

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

DISH

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

Connection A

Best Picture and Sound Quality

To use this connection you must have:

• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks)

• VCR with RF and audio/video inputs

• Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables

To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.

3. Connect S-Video cable as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS® receiver.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

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

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,

or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to receive S-Video output from DSS® receiver.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

CAUTION

3. Set your VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

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

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

receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

First Things First

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

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

DSS

RECEIVER

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

AUDIO

LINRLRVIDEO

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

SATELLITE

DISH

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 off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

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

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3,

or CH4).

VCR

IN FROM ANT

CH3 CH4

OUT TO TV

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to record line output from DSS® receiver (Input1).

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

3. Set your VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

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

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

First Things First

VIDEO

DSS

RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CABLE

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

LINRLRVIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

SATELLITE

DISH

CH3 CH4

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

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 and audio/video cables as shown.

To receive DSS® programming:

• Tune TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off-air.

• Tune TV to channel 65 if you receive signals from cable.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS® programming:

1. Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS® signal.

2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel.

3. Set VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

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

2. Turn DSS® receiver off.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

First Things First

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:

• Tune TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off-air.

• Tune TV to channel 65 if you receive signals from cable.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1. Turn off DSS® receiver.

DSS

RECEIVER

SATELLITE

DISH

CABLE

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

LINRVIDEO

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off DSS® receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

First Things First

Connecting the VCR Controller

In order for the DSS® receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver.

1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back

of the DSS® receiver.

2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR.

Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote

Control Sensor

The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sensor on your VCR.

Some VCRs label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If your VCR is labeled, affix the VCR controller directly over the sensor.

Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor

For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR’s remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller.

Back of DSS Receiver

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO VIDEO R LAUDIO WIDE BAND DATA

CH3

FROM

CH4

ANT

Front of VCR

REMOTE SENSOR

VCR CONTROL

REMOTE IN

PHONE JACK

LOW SPEED DATA

SATELLITE IN

VCR

1. Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR.

2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing

the remote power button on and off.

3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.

To test the VCR controller, use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and then follow the steps described under “Selecting a VCR Type.”

First Things First

Selecting a VCR Type

When you connect a VCR Controller, you need to tell the DSS receiver which VCR brand you are using.

1. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to

3. Point to

4. Point to

The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for

your VCR.

Options

System Options

Set VCR Type

and press MENU•SELECT.

5. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR

brand. The VCR codes are located in the “Reference” section of

this book.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the

correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that

the receiver and the VCR are communicating.

• Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the

DSS® receiver.

First Things First

Choosing a DSS® Output Channel

If you are using the OUT TO TV jack to send the signal to a TV, you need to know about the agile modulator. The agile modulator allows you to select the television channel you want to use when you output the DSS® signal from the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the receiver.

Selecting an Output Channel

The default setting is channel 14 (off-air) and 65 (cable). Try to get a signal on these TV channels first. If you want to change the output channel:

1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to and select

3. Point to and select

4. Select

Output Channel

screen displays to select a new output channel.

In the first screen, you indicate whether you are getting local

channels from cable service or off-air broadcasts, and in the

screens that follow, you select an available output channel.

Select Output Channel to begin the procedure for

changing your output channel.

Options

System Options

to begin the procedure, and follow the on-

What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do?

The agile modulator gives you more channels from which to choose an output channel. This should allow you to choose a channel not already being used by an off-air (antenna) broadcast station, or your local cable service.

You can select an off-air channel between UHF channels 14-69; or a cable channel from 65-94 or 100-125 (they use the same channel band). Go through your channels and find one within this range which currently does not have programming.

• If you can find three channels in a row that aren’t being used,

choose the middle channel.

Resetting the Agile Modulator

To reset the output channel to the default (UHF channel 14 or cable channel 65), simultaneously press the DISPLAY button and the LEFT ARROW button ( ) on the front of the receiver.

First Things First

Sending the DSS® Signal to multiple TVs

The most important feature of the agile modulator is that it creates a unique DSS® television channel. This unique channel can be combined with other TV channels on your antenna or cable system. Combining the signals and distributing them to all the televisions in your home lets you watch DSS® programming or local programming on any television connected to your system by simply changing channels on the TV.

The simplified drawing at the right shows how cable or off-air signals and the DSS® output channel can be combined and routed through a whole-house distribution system (sold separately). Although not shown in detail, a whole-house distribution system consists of signal splitter/ combiners and amplifiers to boost both the DSS® output channel and off-air or cable channels.

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

CABLE TV SIGNAL

WHOLE-HOUSE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

SATELLITE

DISH

OUT

TO TV

SATELLITE IN

DSS

RECEIVER

Single TV Output

Although the agile modulator is designed for a whole-house distribution system, you may still need to set the output channel even if you are running a signal from the OUT TO TV jack to only one television. The default setting is channel 14 (off-air) and 65 (cable). Try to get a signal on these channels first; then go to Output Channel in the Options menu to change the agile modulator setting.

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

CABLE TV SIGNAL

TVs IN YOUR HOME

FROM

ANT

OUT

TO TV

SATELLITE IN

SATELLITE

DISH

RECEIVER

DSS

First Things First

Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR

The DSS® receiver can send a digital signal to a compatible D-VHS VCR. The D-VHS VCR can then record and playback recordings through the DSS® receiver. If you have a D-VHS VCR you must connect both devices so they can send and receive digital signals.

1) Connect a digital audio/video (DAV) cable as shown.

2) Connect RCA type audio/video cables as shown.

The D-VHS VCR and DSS® receiver communicate through the DAV cable. It is not necessary to connect the VCR controller or enter the VCR type described earlier in this section.

Interactive Setup

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test.

If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Main menu, then select

Interactive Setup

Options

from the

DSS

RECEIVER

D-VHS

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CH3 CH4

OUT TO TV

D-VHS

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO

If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu.

Ordering DSS® Programming

After you have installed your system, you should contact the service providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS® programming.

Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288

Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-204-USSB

When you order programming, you need to know your Access Card number. To get the number, select Options from the Main menu, then

System Options

and then select System Test.

Wait for the system to run all of it’s tests. The Access Card number is displayed at the end of the system test.

Write the Access Card number in the space below for easy reference:

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Program

Guides

What is a Program Guide?

A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format.

Using the program guide is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule. Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Then, press MENU•SELECT to tune to that program.

First Things First

➣

Program Guides

➣

The Menu System

➣

Reference

➣

Appendices

Program Guides

Anatomy of a Program Guide

The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides.

Returns you to previous screen

Help gives you more information

Sort the guide by: Topics, Movies, or Sports

“Family” is one of five selectable Profiles

Scrolls through the guide

Program titles and information

Takes you to the Main menu

Displays more sorting options

Searches guide for specific information

Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title

Shows all available programs

Bringing Up the Program Guides

You can access the program guides by pressing MENU•SELECT on the remote and selecting

Program Guide

, or by using the GUIDE button on

the remote.

Program Guides

Anatomy of The Channel Banner

Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner.

Program titles and information

Takes you to the

Main menu

Locks and unlocks the system

Sorts the guide alphabetically by title

“Family” is one of five selectable Profiles

Use Home Control or Data Port

Read mail from program providers

Searches guide for specific information

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and MENU•SELECT to choose an item.

On-screen icons represent frequently used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status.

Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.

Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed.

Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout has found program information.

Highlighted Mail icon indicates a message in your mailbox.

Home Control or Data Port icons The icon changes appearence

depending on how the Low Speed Data port is used.

Program Guides

Using the GUIDE Button

Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide.

The Detail Guide

The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program.

The Grid Guide

The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format.

The SurfGuide

The SurfGuide displays a half-hour format. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to a one-hour format.

Getting Around in the Guides

This section describes how to change channels and move around the program guide.

Point to 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 channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 on the remote. To point to channel 530, press 5-3-0.

Scrolling Channel By Channel

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.

Scrolling Page By Page

If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time.

By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide.

Select

Options

Select

Look and Feel

Default Guide

from the Main menu.

, then set the

Program Guides

Tuning to a Program

To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU•SELECT.

To see information about a program in the guide, press INFO.

The Program Details screen appears and gives you

several options.

Then, you can select:

•

View Channel

•

Channel Guide

•

Record Program

•

Buy Program

•

Buy and Record

record the program. (Some

different purchase price.)

•

Other Times

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.

to tune to that channel

to see a program lineup for that channel

to set a timer to record the program

to purchase the program

to purchase the program and set up a timer to

Buy and Record

to see what other times the program is available.

programs may have a

The Other Program Guides

Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide.

You can access these guides by selecting the the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

Other Guides

button at

Other Guides button

Program Guides

The Channel Guide

Displays a channel’s programming schedule in a channel-by-channel format.

The Logo Guide

Displays channel logos for the current user’s profile.

The Attractions Guide

Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information.

You can point to any program and tune to that channel, get more information, or set a timer to record.

Just press the MENU•SELECT, INFO, or RECORD buttons

Exiting A Program Guide

There are three ways to exit a guide:

• Point to a channel and press MENU•SELECT.

• Point to MENU•SELECT.

• Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote.

Exit

and press

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