NRD412NA
OWNER’S MANUAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER
SAFETY INFORMATION
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electric shock or personal injury. |
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Cautions |
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Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of |
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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.
Note to Cable TV Installer: |
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the |
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National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, |
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Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in |
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particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the |
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grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as |
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practical. |
Note to Satellite Dish Installer: |
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in |
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particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers |
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proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as |
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well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies |
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that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the |
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grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as |
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practical. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: |
This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is |
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protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The |
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anticopy process is licensed for non-commerical, home use only. Reverse |
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engineering or disassembly is prohibited. |
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First Things First ............................................................ |
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What is the DSS® System?................................................................ |
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Ordering DSS® Programming .......................................................... |
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Unpacking the Box .......................................................................... |
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Installing Batteries In the Remote Control .................................... |
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Using This Manual ........................................................................... |
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Important Note about This User’s Manual .................................... |
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Point and Select ............................................................. |
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What is Point and Select? ................................................................ |
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Program Guides ............................................................. |
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Bringing Up the Program Guides................................................. |
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Using A Program Guide ................................................................. |
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Using the Number Keys (0-9) ........................................................ |
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Scrolling Channel By Channel ....................................................... |
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Scrolling Page By Page .................................................................. |
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Tuning to a Program ..................................................................... |
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Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu ...................... |
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Types of Program Guides............................................................... |
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Sorting the Grid Guide .................................................................. |
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Exiting A Program Guide .............................................................. |
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The Menu System ........................................................ |
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Using the Menu System ................................................................. |
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Exiting a Screen ............................................................................. |
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Using Help ...................................................................................... |
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Menu Descriptions ......................................................................... |
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Lists & Limits ................................................................ |
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An Overview .................................................................................. |
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Setting the Ratings Limit ............................................................... |
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Setting Up Spending Limits ........................................................... |
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Creating Favorite Channel Lists ................................................... |
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Parent Approved Channel List ...................................................... |
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Selecting a Channel List to Use .................................................... |
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Locking the System ........................................................................ |
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Unlocking the System .................................................................... |
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Session Unlock ............................................................................... |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
More Features .............................................................. |
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Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. |
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Using the Attractions Guide ......................................................... |
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Using the Purchases Menu ............................................................ |
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Timer Feature ................................................................................. |
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Editing or Canceling a Timer ......................................................... |
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The Mailbox ................................................................................... |
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Alternate Audio Programs ............................................................ |
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Picture Size ..................................................................................... |
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System Test ..................................................................................... |
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New Access Card Setup ................................................................. |
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Using On-Line Help........................................................................ |
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Connections ................................................................. |
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Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV................................. |
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Choosing a Connection ................................................................. |
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Interactive Setup............................................................................ |
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Disabling Interactive Setup ........................................................... |
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Reference ..................................................................... |
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Parts of the DSS® System ............................................................... |
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Front Panel Controls ...................................................................... |
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Back Panel ...................................................................................... |
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Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... |
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Programming the Remote to Control aTV ................................. |
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Using the Remote Buttons to Control a TV ................................. |
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Glossary .......................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................ |
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Appendix A: Warranty Information .......................... |
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Appendix B: FCC Regulations .................................... |
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Appendix C: Accessories ............................................ |
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Index ............................................................................ |
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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 freature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of Starsight Telecast, Inc.: U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4977,455; 5,151,789; and 5,353,121.
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READ THE FIRST FOUR SECTIONS
The first four sections of the manual introduce you to your DSS® system, and show you how to use the on-screen guides and menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to navigate the DSS® system.
LISTS & LIMITS
The fifth section of the book introduces you to the Lists & Limits feature, which lets you control the way you watch DSS® programming by creating favorite channel lists, and by setting ratings limits and spending limits.
THE REST OF THE MANUAL
The rest of the book highlights the remaining features, and includes reference information such as a connections guide, a glossary, and an index.
1 FIRST THINGS FIRST
2 POINT AND SELECT
3 PROGRAM GUIDES
4 THE MENU SYSTEM
5 LISTS & LIMITS
Take some time right now to read at least the first five sections. Then, as you have time, you can check out the rest of the book.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
WHAT IS THE DSS® SYSTEM?
You’ve purchased the DSS® Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS® system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small—18 inches wide—and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the DSS® System Installer Guide for specific information.)
Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS® system. But what about the things you don’t know? For instance...
•The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote and push the DSS® button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to a channel.
•There is an on-screen Program Guide. The Program Guide is like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the Guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News.
•There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail from your program providers.
•There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how to use the DSS® system: Auto Help, Help buttons, and the About DSS menu.
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, 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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FIRST THINGS FIRST
The following items come with your DSS® receiver:
•Receiver (with access card inserted)
•Remote Control
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
MENU
SELECT
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INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE
CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS® remote.
1.Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.
2.Place four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and - end of each battery in each compartment.
3.Replace the cover.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it.
•Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button.
•The names of on-screen menu option are shown in italics.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS USER’S
MANUAL
This manual assumes that your DSS® system has been installed, meaning:
1.The DSS® satellite dish has been installed, correctly pointed at the satellite, and connected to your DSS® receiver.
2.The DSS® receiver is connected to your television and to a telephone line.
3.The access card is installed in your DSS® receiver.
Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of the DSS® receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers.
4.The DSS® remote control has batteries and can be programmed to control both your DSS® receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-controllable).
If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation. Then, refer to the section, “Connections,” in this manual. See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.
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A NAVIGATION METHOD
Point and Select is a method of navigating 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 FIRST THINGS FIRST
2 POINT AND SELECT
3 PROGRAM GUIDES
4 THE MENU SYSTEM
5 LISTS & LIMITS
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POINT AND SELECT
Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control the DSS® system.
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.
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 make the change you have indicated.
For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell you to “Point to the Help button and press MENU•SELECT.”
Once you’ve understand the Point and Select rule, you can use any part of the DSS® system, beginning with the Program Guides.
MENU•SELECT
CLEAR
ARROW KEYS
Exiting A Screen
Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching.
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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 Program Guides 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 go to that program.
1 FIRST THINGS FIRST
2 POINT AND SELECT
3 PROGRAM GUIDES
4 THE MENU SYSTEM
5 LISTS & LIMITS
Take some time to explore the different types of Program Guides and use the one that best suits your viewing habits.
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PROGRAM GUIDES
You can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on the remote, or by selecting Program Guide from the Main menu.
When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the Grid Guide appears on-screen.
The Grid Guide is one type of program guide.
There are several ways to navigate through a program guide, once it has been selected.
You can point quickly to any channel in a Program Guide by entering the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point to the first listing for Channel 128, press the numbers 1-2-8 on the remote. To point to Channel 102, press 1-0-2.
The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section—or page—of the total Program Guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: point to other times with the left and right arrows; point to other channels with the up and down arrows.
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PROGRAM GUIDES
If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide faster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time. This is called “paging.”
To tune to a program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU•SELECT.
Program Details
To see program details, press the DISPLAY button on the remote.
SELECTING A PROGRAM GUIDE FROM
THE MAIN MENU
When you access the program guides through the Main menu, you have more available options:
1.Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.
2.Point to Program Guide and press MENU•SELECT. The Program Guide menu screen appears.
This is the Program Guide menu. Use the arrow to scroll down to see the Attractions Guide option.
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PROGRAM GUIDES
There are three types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the
Channel Guide, and the Attractions Guide.
The Grid Guide
Shows the schedule in a time-and-channel format, similar to a TV schedule listed in a newspaper.
The seven-channel Grid Guide.
The Channel Guide
Displays the programming schedule in a channel-by-channel format.
The Channel guide.
Reminder
You can use the GUIDE button on the remote to directly access the Grid Guide while you are watching a DSS® program.
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PROGRAM GUIDES
The Attractions Guide
Displays coming attractions and special events information.
The Attractions guide.
There are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottom of the Grid Guide: down arrow, Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Sort.
The Sorting buttons are at the bottom of the screen.
DOWN ARROW
The down arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. Point to the down arrow, and then press MENU•SELECT to scroll down through the program guide.
See the section on purchasing pay-per-view programs for more information on the Attractions guide.
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PROGRAM GUIDES
USING THE SORTING BUTTONS
The remaining buttons at the bottom of the guide are called “sorting buttons.” These buttons allow you to simplify the guide to show specific types of information such as movies, or sports.
The Movies button lists movies only. After selecting Movies, point to the Theme button that appears and press MENU•SELECT to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or thrillers.
The Sports button lists sporting events only. After selecting Sports, point to the Theme button that appears and press MENU•SELECT to sort the guide to highlight specific types of sports, such as basketball or soccer.
Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics. Once you have selected a sorting topic from the list, your guide will be simplified to show only that type of program.
After selecting a topic, a Themes button may appear in the place of the Other button.
Resets the guide to show all available channels and listings.
The Sort button takes you to the Guide Filter menu screen
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PROGRAM GUIDES
USING THE THEMES BUTTON
After you select one of the sorting buttons, the name of that button changes into the Themes button. Use the Themes button to further sort the Grid or Info Guide to show subtopics (“themes”). For example, you could simplify the guide to show “baseball” under the Sports sorting button, or “comedies” under Movies.
There are two ways to exit a Program Guide:
•Tune to a program.
•Press CLEAR on the remote.
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WHAT IS A MENU?
The DSS® menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the on-screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need.
DON’T FORGET TO POINT
AND SELECT
As with all of the on-screen displays, you use Point and Select to navigate.
1 FIRST THINGS FIRST
2 POINT AND SELECT
3 PROGRAM GUIDES
4 THE MENU SYSTEM
5 LISTS & LIMITS
Use the MENU•SELECT button to bring up the Main Menu, and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option.
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THE MENU SYSTEM
To bring up the Main Menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote.
The Main Menu.
To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule. Use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press MENU•SELECT to select it.
EXIT AND HELP
There are Exit and Help buttons at the top of most screens. Point to Exit and press MENU•SELECT to leave that screen. Point to Help and press MENU•SELECT to see more information about that screen.
There are two ways to exit a menu:
•Point to Exit and press MENU•SELECT.
•Press the CLEAR button on the remote control. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing.
All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main Menu shows you information about using the Main Menu screen.
The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu.
If the Main Menu doesn’t appear when you press MENU•SELECT, the remote might not be in DSS® mode. Try pressing the DSS button on the remote, and then MENU•SELECT.
Context-Sensitive Help
Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text.
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