RCA DSS1 User Manual

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to

rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

_i_lL his symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside the

product that presents a risk of

electric shock or personal injury.

_1= his symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

Cautions

Note to Cable TV Installer.

Note to Satellite Dish Installer:

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Care and Cleaning:

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSSe Receiver. The slotson 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. FCCRegulations 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 FCCRules.

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

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian E|ectrical 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.

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 closeto the point of cable entry as

practical.

This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is

protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process islicensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 accumul_ate more dust. A

non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.

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

Viewing Hours .., ............ ,;....; ................................................. 45

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

Locking a User's ?rofile ........................................................... 46

Locking the System .................... _........................... ;.......:....:... 46

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

options ..,............ _.___..._..:....._......... _........................................... 48

Look and Feel ,......,,.,...L.; ..................................................... 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®isa 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.

READ THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS

The first two chapters of the manual introduce

you to your DSS ®system, and show you how to

use the 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 _he receiver to your TV

• how to connect the VCR controller

• how to set the output channel

• how to send the DSS ® signal to multiple TVs

• how to connect a D-VHS VCR

• how to order programming

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

FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

THE REST OF THE MANUAL

The rest of the book includes menu information, reference information such as remote codes, a

glossary, and an index.

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 usesthe latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the

transmissions are digital, sothe quality of the picture and audio

rivals that of laser discsand CDs.You know the dish issmall--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. Pressthe Channel Up/

Down buttons to scan through the channels. Pressthe number keys to go directly to a channel.

There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide

islike a TV listing in the newspaper. It isdesigned 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 isthe 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 assistyou in

learning how to usethe DSS®system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the

About DSS menu.

WHAT'S I N TH E BOX

The following items come with your DSS®receiver:

• Receiver (with accesscard inserted)

• Remote Control

• VCR Controller

Receiver

Remote Control

INSTALLING BA'I-FERIES IN THE REMOTE

CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to !nstall 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. "

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 itali_.

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 isinstalled in your DSS®receiver.

Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should already be insta!led when you take the receiver out Of

the packing box. The accesscard should only be taken out of the DSS®receiver when you are issueda 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 t o the next section, Connecting Your DSS° Receiver to

Your 73/. See your dealer for specific information regarding

professional installation or the purchase of a Self-lnstaller's Kit.

THE POIN'T AND SELECT METHOD

Point and Select isthe 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 pre_ssingthe 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), pressthe down arrow. To

point right, press the right arrow.

2. SELECT

Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by pressing the MENUeSELECT 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 Exit button and press MENU-SELECT.

Once you've got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you can use any part of the DSS®system.

ARROWKEYS

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.

CONNECTING YOUR DSS®RECEIVER 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

• 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 allcable 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.

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 Jackcarries 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 onthe DSS®receiver.

S-VideoJack

AudioNideo Jacks

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RFjacks 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 RFjacks 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 RFjacks between the DSS®receiver and your

TV's antenna input.

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.

RFJack

VCR Controller Jack

Digital Audio/Video (DAV) Jack and Cable

The digital audio/video cable connects l_heDSS®receiver to a

compatible D-VHS VCR. This connection lets you record and play back digital programming with virtually no lossin picture and

sound quality.

D_d _moN_o Jae,

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 RFand audio/video inputs

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

To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cabl_ box:

1. Connect coaxial cables as shown.

2. Connect audio/video cables as shown.

3. Connect S-video cable as shown.

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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 VCRand DSS®receiver.

2. Tune TVto 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).

Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS ® programming:

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

2. Tune DSS receiverto desired channel.

3. Set your VCR to record on line input.

To view VCR programming:

1. Tune TV to VCRoutput 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

coyer.

CONNECTION B

VERY GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY

To use this connection you must have:

• "IV with separate RFand audio/video inputs (jacks)

• VCR with RFand audio/video inputs

• Coaxial and audio/video cables

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DSS

RE_EIVER

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 e programming:

1. Tune TV to receive line output from DSS®receiver

(often called Input 1).

2. Tune DSS®receiver to desired channel.

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

1. Turn off VCR and DSS®receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

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

1. Turn off VCR and DSS®receiver.

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

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

To record DSS e programming:

1. Tune TV to record'line butput 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 e receiver. See

Safety Information, inside front

cover.

CONNECTION C

GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY

To usethis connection you must have:

• TVwith RFinput (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 audioiv;deo cables as shown.

DSS

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OFF-NR N_flENNA

To receive DSS ®programming:

• Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the

CH3/CH4 switch on the'back of the receiver).

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

I. Turn offVCR 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 boxto 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.

CONNECTION D

GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY

To use this connection you mu_ have:

• TV with RF input

• Coaxial cables

To connect TV and antenna or cable box:

1. Connect coaxial cables ass_own.

To receive DSS ® programming:

• Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the

CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver.

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

1. Turn off DSS®receiver.

2. Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1. Turn off DSS®receiver.

2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3_or

CH4).

3. Tune cable box to desired channel.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on

top of the DSS° receiver. See Safety Information, inside front

cover.

CONNECTING TH E 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 Jabel 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.

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

2. Slowly move the remote over the frorlt of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off.

3. When your VCR turns off or on, you Ilave 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."

SELECTING A VCR TYPE

When you connect a VCR Controller, you need to tell the DSS®

receiver which VCR brand you are using.

1. PressMENUeSELECT on the remote to bring up the Main

menu.

2. Point to Options and press MENUoSELECT.

3. Point to System Options and press MENUoSELECT.

4. Point to Set VCR Type and press MENU.SELECT.

The set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for

your VCR.

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. 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..

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 1-%/jack

on the back of the receiver.

SELECTING AN OUTPUT CHANNEL

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

output channel:

1. PressMENU-SELECT to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to and select Options.

3. Point to and select System Options.

4. Select Output Channel to begin the procedure, and follow the on-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.

SelectOutput Channelto begin theprocedurefor

changingyour output channel.

What Does the Agile

Modulator 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.

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,/our 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 consistsof signal splitter/combiners and

amplifiers to boost both the DSS® output channel and off-air or cable channels.

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SINGLE TV OUTPUT

Although the agile modulator isdesigned 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 ischannel 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.

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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 RCAtype audio/video cables as shown. The D-VHS VCR and DSS®receiver communicate through the DAV

cable. It is not necessa_ to connect the VCR controller or enter the VCR type described earlier in this section.

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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 y_u need to run the interactive setup again, select Options

from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup.

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 USSBto 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:

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 tuneto that program.

PROGRAM GUI DES

ANATOMY OF A PROGRAM GUI DE

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

"Family" is one of five selectable Profiles

Program titles and information

Returns you previous scroQn

Help gives you more information

Sort the guide by:

Topics, Movies, or Sports

Scrolls through the guide

you to

the Main menu

Displays more

sorting options

S_arches guide for specific information"

Sorts the current guide alphabetically by tlUe

Shows all available programs

BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDES

You can accessthe program guides by pressing MENU-SELECT on

the remote and selecting Program Guide, or by using _he GUIDE

button on the remote.

ANATOMY OF THE CHANNEL BANNER

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

the chan.nel banner.

Program titles "Family" isone of five

and Information selectable Profiles

Takes you to the Main menu

Locks and unlocks the system

Sorts the guide alphabetically by Utle

Use Home Control

or Data Port

Read mail from program providers

Searches guide for specific information

The chaonel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel,

exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Usethe 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 accessedand 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 accessedor changed. A password

is required to override limits or accessthe system.

Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout hasfound 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 isused,

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-chartnel format.

The SurfGuide

The SurfGuide displays a half-hour format. Pressthe 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, pressthe 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 throughthe program guide faster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at atime..

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 Surf Guide.

Select Options from the Main menu. Select Look and Feel, then set the Default Guide.

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 to tune to that channel

• Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

• Record Program to set a timer to record the program

• Buy Program to purchase the program

• Buy and Record to purchase the program and set up a timer

to record the program. (Some Buy and Record programs may

have a different purchase price.)

• Other Times to see what other times the program isavailable.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of

program you select.

THE OTHER PROGRAM GUIDES

Besidesthe 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 Other Guides button

at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

Other Guides button

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