Sony DSS SAT-B1, SAT-B1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver

Operating instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM

YOU MUST A CTIVA TE YOUR PROGRAMMING SERVICEBY CALLING YOUR PROGRAM PROVIDERS."

DIRECTV _ 1-800-347-3288

USSB 1-800-204-8772

SAT-B1

WARNING Owner's Record

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

l lxs symbol is intunded to alert tile user to

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note to the CAW Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 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 the DSS® Satellite Dish Installer

This reminder is provided to call the DSS satellite dish installer's attention to Article 810 and in particular Article 810-15 of the NEC,

which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-40 of the NEC, 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.

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically, information on your DirecTicket and Pay-Per-View selections is sent, free of charge, via your telephone line to an 800 number. During the time the information is being forwarded, you cannot use your telephone and you will hear static noise for approximately 30 seconds. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being sent, you can interrupt the sending

of this information at any time by unplugging the phone line to

the receiver.

lhe model and serial numbers are located on tile back ot the receiver. The number for the access card is on the front of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers

in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.

Model Number: SAT-B1

Serial Number:

Access Card Number:

Customer Support

For DSS Programming

For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to DSS programming, call:

DIRECTV® at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) or

USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772).

For DSS Hardware and Installation

To arrange for the installation of your DSS system, call the, dealer from whom you purchased your system.

For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your satellite receiver or antenna, please contact your Sony brand DSS dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony DSS Customer Support line at 1-800-838-7669.

Trademarkand Copyrights

Express Navigator is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DIRECTV

and DSS are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics. USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are official service marks of the United States Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. HBO is a registered trademark of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. Showtime is a service mark of Showtime. MTV: Music Television is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. Comedy Centra! is a registered trademark of Comedy Partners.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited DSS IRD pay-per-view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming

Programming may be taped for home viewing only. All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program providers for details.

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; and 5,353,121; with use rights reserved.

Contents

Introducing the DSS System

5 DSS Features

6 Unpacking 7 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Using Basic Functions

10 Using the Master Guide 11 Using the Station Index

Connecting Your System

13 Overview 14 TV Only

16 TV and VCR 18 Home Entertainment System

(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)

20 Setting Up Your DSS System

Using the System Features

21 Overview 22 Before You Get Started ... 23 Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select 24 Displaying the Master Guide

25 Features of the Master Guide 26 Moving Through the Master Guide

28 Selecting a Program from the Guide 29 Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category 31 Selecting the Custom Guide 32 Using the Station Index

34 Selecting the Favorite Station Guide 35 Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides 36 Using DISPLAY and JUMP

37 Selecting Alternate Audio 38 Canceling Purchases

39 Checking Your Purchase Record

40 Reading Your Messages

Using the Custom _etup Menu

43 Overview

44 Displaying the Custom Setup Menu 45 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide 47 Setting a Default Language 48 Setting Locks and Limits

53 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations 55 Selecting Data Services

Using the Installation Menu

57 Overview

58 Displaying the Installation Menu 59 Setting Up the Satellite Antenna 60 Replacing Your Access Card 62 Setting the Aspect Ratio

63 Running a System Test

Other Information

66 Location and Function of Controls 68 Using the Remote Control

70 Programming the Remote 72 Troubleshooting

75 Precautions 76 FCC Regulations and Information

77 Limited Warranty 78 Specifications

79 Index

4 Contents

Introducing the DSS System

Welcome to the Sony brano D55 (Digital 5atellitc 5ystcJ_0, the uitiJ,atc digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS receiver. This chapter also describes how to insert batteries into the

remote control.

DSS Features

Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy:

Excellent Performance

Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of most laser-disc players.

_1 Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home

theater experience.

Premium Entertainment

_1 Choose from a variety of program packages available through your

program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB sM.

Convenience and Ease-of-Use

_1 Order premium pay-per-view movies with the remote control. Pay-

per-view programs start as often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you want to see them. To watch a program, just use the remote to select it directly from the Master Guide.

_1 Sony's Express Navigator TM on-screen display system guides you

through all the system features and functions.

_1 Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program

categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.

Customizable

_1 Create a Custom Program Guide and up to three of your own

Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.

_1 Set up a passcode, which lets you set up spending limits and

control viewing of programs by rating and station.

Compatible with both 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) TVs. An additional data port on the receiver accommodates new

technologies, such as high-definition television, as they are introduced in the future.

Unpacking

Check to make sure you've received the following items in the DSS receiver's carton:

DSSReceiver

with Access Card *

ACPower Cable

Remote Control

Audio/Video Cable

_1 ®®®1

_ '9

PhoneLine

RFCoaxialCable SizeAA Batteries

*The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver. If you are missing items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased

the DSS receiver.

Note

Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the system in the future.

6 Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate your TV or cable box, you must also program the remote, as described in the Appendix on page 70.

To install the batteries:

1 Push and slide open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to line up the ÷ and

- on the batteries with the ÷ and - on the battery compartment.

Notes on Batteries

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be

worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of them with new ones, and do not mix different types of batteries together.

When you remove the batteries -- to replace them, for example -- any codes you've set may be erased. If this happens, you must

reprogram the remote. See "Programming the Remote" on page 70 for details.

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8 Chapter I: Introducin9 the DSS System

Using Basic Functions

You can start watching ptobiamb ubing jubt a tew OuttolLb on the remote control. Here's an overview of the buttons you'll use most

often.

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Using the Master Guide

_ur Master Guide may not look

exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the program provider(s) you

select.

The Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the programming that's available from your program providers, including the programming to which you subscribe.

1 Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Master Guide.

MASTER GUIDE

DIRECT',/,

PRESS-'_ FOR

PURCHASEINFORMATION

WEDOCT58:45 PM

Four Weddings and a Funeral HughGrant,AndieMcDowell.A confirmedbachelormeetsthe

womanofhisdreamsat afriend'sweddingand,forthefirsttime, contemplatesthe ideaof marriageforhimself.(CC,S)(A,S,L)

DTV

WED • 8:00 PM v8:30 PM v9:00 PM

SH02987 IBoxing IIIn the Lineof Fire

MTV 989 I Music Videos IITheRealWorld COM 990 ISaturday Night Live JlMon Python...I

USSB999 I USSBBackground I

DTV 100 I Direct TicketPreviews I DTV 102 , ",, , • ,. ".

105 {-Philadelphia JlLikeWater for.., j

Move the highlight to the name of the program you want. You'll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each

program as they are highlighted. The table below lists the various ways in which you can move

around in the guide. Press the -_- button to select the highlighted program.

Moving Around In the Master Guide

To Do This ... PressThis Button

Go to other stations in the guide t and !!- buttons one station at a time

Go to other time slots in the guide I m and _ buttons

Go to other stations in the guide PAGE"0 _(CH+) and

one "page" at a time PAGE.[_. (CH-) buttons

Go to a station directly 0-9 buttons

(to specify the station number)

Return to the last station you were EXIT button watching

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Using the Station Index

Your 5tatioti Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you've ordered.

You can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/call

letters (such as CNN), rather than its current program's name.

Note

Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station ira message appears, which

requests that you press the 2__button to purchase the program, etc.

1 Press the -_- button to bring up the Station Index.

STATIONINDEX

207 208 °_b_ 211 21s

216 22o 222_ 224 22s 226 _

229 230 232 233 235 236 240

Move the highlight to the station you want. You'll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each

program, as they are highlighted. The table below lists the various ways in which you can move

around in the Station Index.

Press the -+- button to tune to the program that's playing on the station you've highlighted.

Moving Around

In the Station Index

To Do This ... PressThis Button

Go to other stations in the guide, one _ !_- _ _ buttons

station at a time

Go to other stations in the guide, one PAGE'_ (CH+) and

"page" at a time PAGE,_, (CH-) buttons

Go to a station directly 0-9 buttons

(to specify the station number)

Return to the last station you were EX1T button watching

Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions 1'1

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Connecting Your System

Read this chapter to set up y_u_ Daa lcccivcl" I_u the In-st time, _u to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system.

Overview

General Recommendations

You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up and operate your DSS receiver. For example:

k.l Do you have cable TV or a broadcast (terrestrial) TV antenna?

What type of connectors do your TV and VCR have: S-VIDEO, A/V (RCA-type), or RF coaxial?

El Do you plan to integrate your DSS receiver with your audio or

video system?

Detailed hookup instructions are provided on the pages that follow. For optimum audio and video performance, follow these general recommendations as much as possible when hooking up your components:

If you have an audio or audio/video system, consider integrating the DSS receiver into a home entertainment configuration to take

advantage of your hi-fi system's audio capabilities. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use it to connect your TV to the

DSS receiver. An S-Video connection provides a better picture than RCA-type video or RF connections.

If your TV doesn't have an S-VIDEO jack, use your TV's A/V connectors to connect your components. An A/V connection

provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RF connection.

If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S jacks, you can connect these components via their CONTROL-S jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS

receiver and these components. This allows you to hide

components behind cabinet doors.

TV Only

TV With RF Connector Only

Some TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHFiUHF IN.

Refer to the illustration below.

1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS

receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the TV's

VHF/UHF IN jack.

Note

A VHFiUHF connection does not provide stereo sound. To receive stereo sound, you must use an A/V connection (described on page 15).

3 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Satellite Receiver

RG-6 Cable from LNB

UHFNHF

RAUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO CH 3 IN

44 j I r c.,e

Coaxial Cable

Telephone Line

m I TV

VHF/UH_

Optional Connections

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the DSS receiver's VHF/UHF IN jack. To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN

jacks.

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TV With A/V Connectors

If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack,

connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver to the TV's AUDIO

IN jack.

Refer to the illustration below.

1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antemla's LN B to the DSb

receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Satellite Receiver

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SO_ _IIVslabel this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Optional Connections

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna, connect it to the TV's VHF/UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-V1DEO cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S-

VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use

audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.

To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks.

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 15

TV and VCR

borne VCRs apal 'l'Vs label this )ack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the A/V IN jacks on the the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack (monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on

the DSS receiver.

Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack.

4 Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:

Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/V jacks, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

_3 Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,

connect the VCR's VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF IN jack.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular

telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna, connect it to the DSS receiver's VHF/UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use

audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.

To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks.

Note

When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Satellite Receiver

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RG-6 Cable from LNB

A/V Cable

Coaxial Cable

T51ephone

Line

OUT

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 17

Home Entertainment System

(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)

5olJle VCRs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS

receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V

receiver's A/V IN jacks.

3 Connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to one set of the A/V receiver's

A/V IN jacks.

4 Connect the A/V receiver's MONITOR OUT jack to the TV's

VIDEO IN jack.

5 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

6 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

_1 If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's

S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the A/V receiver's AUDIO IN jacks.

Note

In this configuration, the A/V receiver must be turned on in order to pass the video signals through to your TV. When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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A/V

Cable

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VHF/UHF

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 19

Setting Up Your DSS System

Viewing Satellite Programs 1

Turn on the 'IV, and then set the 1V's line input to the DSS receiver. (For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF

connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/V connection.) Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these

components. Then set their output switches accordingly.

3 Turn on the DSS receiver and select a station.

Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs

Recording Satellite Programs While Watching

Cable or Off-Air Programs

Note

Thefollowing instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.

1 Turn off your DSS receiver, or press the TV/DSS button to set the

DSS receiver to TV mode (DSS indicator on the front panel is off).

2 Turn on the TV and then:

If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

If you don't have a cable box, just tune your TV to the station you want to watch.

No te

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.

1 Turn on the TV and then:

If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

If you don't have a cable box, tune your TV to the station you want to watch.

Turn on the DSS receiver, and tune to the program you want to record. Then set the VCR to line input, and start recording, according to your VCR's instruction manual.

Press the TV/DSS button to set the DSS receiver to TV (DSS indicator on the front panel is off).

The DSS receiver's signal is sent to the VCR, while the off-air signal is sent to your TV for you to watch.

Note

You cannot record one satellite program while watching another satellite program (unless you have a second DSS receiver). When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Using the System Features

Read this chapter to learn how to u>c >yatel_t leatu,cs iit_ludlnh; the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay-per-view programs.

Overview

This chapter provides detailed instructions for using most of the features of your DSS receiver. Topics include:

Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready

to be used (page 22). Using Highlight and Select, the simple, two-step process for

operating all the on-screen displays (page 23).

{3 Displaying and navigating through the Master Guide (page 24).

Selecting subscription and pay-per-view programs from the program guides (page 28).

kl Choosing from the two program guide formats, Guide and List,

and selecting special program guides sorted by category and subcategory (page 29).

t..l Using the Custom Guide (page 31).

t_ Using the Station Index (page 32). _1 Using the three Favorite Station Guides (page 34). (3 Using other (program provider) guides (page 35). kl Displaying the Program Banner and using the JUMP feature

(page 36). Selecting an alternate audio track for the program you're currently

watching (page 37).

_i Canceling pay-per-view programs you've ordered (page 38).

Checking your pay-per-view purchase record (page 39).

Reading mail messages sent to your DSS receiver (page 40).

Before You Get Started ...

If Your System Is Not Completely Installed ...

Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:

1 Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna

Installation Manual.

Note

Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in

audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to

degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna's signal strength.

2 Connect the satellite antenna to your DSS receiver. Then connect

the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)

Note

Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to

purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.

3 Make sure the access card is inserted into the DSS receiver. The

receiver comes with the card already inserted. (See page 60 for details on inserting the access card.)

4 Call your program providers (DIRECTV and USSB) to activate

your service. You'll need to provide information, including the model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card

number. DIRECTV® USSB

1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) 1-800-204-USSB (8772)

See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the

Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.

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Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select

All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below.

Step 1: Highlight

To higl'_s the arrow buttons on the remote to move the on- screen _ to the item that you want to select.

Step 2: Select

_1 After you've highlighted the item that you want, select it by

pressing the -_- button.

Example: Highlight and Select

1 In the sample menu that follows, pressing the 11"button moves the

highlight from ITEM 5...

SAMPLEMENU

ITEM1 ITEM2 ITEM3

ITEM4 ITEM6

ITEM7

ITEM8 .I ITEM9

... to ITEM 2.

SAMPLEMENU

,,EM4 l

ITEM7 ]} ITEM8

ITEM3

ITEM 6

ITEM9

2 Pressing the -_- button selects ITEM 2. You can apply this basic operation of highlighting and selecting to

perform any of the system's functions.

Chapter 4: Using the S_jstem Features 23

Displaying the Master Guide

lip

You cml sc/ect mcm_ items directly by tnvssing the corresponding number button. For example, press 2 to select

the Master Guide.

The I;; symbol indicates that this selection has a submenu that contains

additional selections.

You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you'll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch.

The Master Guide, the main program guide, lists all the programs being offered by your program providers, including regular programs and pay-per-view events.

To display the Master Guide:

Press the GUIDE button on the remote OR

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To display the Master Guide, highlight and then select MASTER GUIDE from the

menu.

MAIN MENU

SELECT

GUIDE

MOVIES

GUIDE

LOTHER

GUIDES

SELECT LIST 3

i] MOVIES

EXIT ', LIST 6

CUSTOM SYSTEMMENU GUIDE 8 ""---9

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The Master Guide is discussed in more detail on the following pages.

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Features of the Master Guide

Pmg_amGuideTitle --

Station Logo --

ScheduleGrid--

When you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press tile GUIDE button on the remote, the Master Guide appears:

-MASTER GUIDE

D_J

DIRECTV.

PRESS_ FOR

PURCHASE INFORMATJON

WEDOCT5 8:45PM

Four Weddings and a Funeral HughGrant,Andie McDowell. A confirmedbachelormeetsthe womanof hisdreamsat afriend'sweddingand,forthefirsttime contemplatesthe ideaofmarriage for himself,(CC,S) (A,S,L)

WED • 8:00 PM • 8:30 PM

SHO2987IBoxing IIIntheLineofFire

MTV989 I MusicVideos COM990 ISaturdayNight Live

USSB999 I USSBBackground DTV 100 [ DirectTicketPreviews

DTV

• 9:00 PM

II TheRealWorld II MontyPython...

102 , -,, , • ,. ".

105 FPhiladeiphia IILikeWaterfor... I

DTV

-- Day,Date,Time

Program Description

PageIndicator

Program guides, such as the Master Guide shown above, feature a variety of elements, including:

Program guide title, such as Master Guide, Movie Guide, Sports

Guide, etc. O Current day of the week, date and time. _i Station logo (when available) and program description of the

currently highlighted station. _1 Schedule grid, which includes:

ca Station names, numbers, and program titles. These appear in

ascending numerical order from top to bottom.

_a Time slots. These appear left to right, with the current time's

programming in the leftmost position.

ca Page indicator. This shows you approximately which page

you're on, relative to all the pages in the guide. The size of the indicator is proportional to the overall size of the entire

program guide.

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 25

Moving Through the Master Guide

Scrolling

The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning.

To scroll, use the arrow buttons to move the highlight one position at a time. You can scroll to different stations or time slots.

To move to other stations in the guide one station at a time:

Press the f and 8 buttons.

To move to other time slots in the guide: _.1 Press the Im and _ buttons.

Paging Vertically

Through the Stations

Paging Through Later Program Start Times

Direct Station Tuning

To page, use the PAGE buttons to move through the guide a page at a time. This allows you to move through the guide more quickly than

scrolling.

To page through the guide:

_i Press the PAGE_ and PAGEJ,_ buttons.

The PAGE'_ button pages in the up direction. The PAGE_ button

pages in the down direction.

To display future time slots in the guide:

_1 Press the GUIDE button.

Pressing the GUIDE button repeatedly cycles through all the available time slots in the guide as they are made available by your program

providers (for example, THU 3:00 PM, THU 10:00 PM, FRI 3:00 AM, etc.).

Note

Toselect afuture program guide directly, press the MENU button and then select OTHER GUIDES. See page 35for details.

To move to a station directly:

_i Press the 0-9 buttons to specify the station number. Press the

ENTER button to change the station more quickly.

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Displaying Favorite Stations

Exiting the Guide

To see your favorite stations in the program guide:

t_l Press the FAVORITE button.

Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations currently set for the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C), and then back to the normal guide.

Note

See page 45for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

There are two ways to exit the program guide:

Select a program from the guide by pressing the -_- button. (See "Selecting a Program from the Guide" on page 28 for details.)

_.1 Press the EXIT button on the remote. You will be returned to the

last program you were watching before the Master Guide was displayed.

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Selecting a Program from the Guide

Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs

Selecting RETURN returns you to the previous screen, without purchasing the program.

Selecting TIMES brings up a list of additional show times that you can choose from for the program you selected.

A PREVIEW button, which gives you a

free preview of the program, appears only

when the preview is available. If the BUY button does not appear (and

the message "Purchase information not available" appears), you must call your

program provider to order the program.

Selecting NO returns you to the

previous screen, without purchasing

the program.

For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the -}- button. If the program is

currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears.

Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the program before you can watch it beyond the free preview period (usually about five minutes after the program starts).

Note

Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to

purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.

Toorder a PPV program listed in the program guide:

1 Highlight the program name in the guide and press the -_- button.

2 Select BUY from the Purchase Program screen.

PURCHASE PROGRAM

Title: FourWeddings and a Funeral

Description: Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed

bachelor meets the woman of his dreams [:1I_'1

at afriend'sweddingand,forthe first time,contemplatesthe ideaof marriagefor

himself.(CC,S)(A,S,L)

102

WedOct58:00PM- 9:30PM

$2.99

Channel:

Time:

Rating: PricelView:

When the Confirm Purchase screen appears, select YES to confirm your purchase.

CONFIRM PURCHASE

Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral

Price: $2.99 Time: WedOct5 8:00PM-9:30PM I NO _

Channel: 102

i i

Do you want to purchase this program?

About Copy-Protection

To watch the program, just tune to the station when the program is about to start. Your program providers will bill you automatically.

Some PPV programs are copy-protected by Macrovision at the discretion of the copyright owner. When watching a PPV program,

turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category

'1he buttons that appear for each program indicate start times.

To select a program, highlight the start time button and then press the -_-

button. For example, in this sample Movie

List, "Four Weddings and a Funeral," with a start time of 9:OOPM, is highlighted.

In addition to using the Master Guide, you can use the SELEC_I GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide. These subsets are sorted by program categories, such as Movies, Sports, News, and so on. You can also choose from two

program guide formats: Guide and List.

The Guide format lists stations in ascending numerical order (such as the Master Guide).

The List format lists programs in alphabetical order by program title, as shown below.

MOVIES LIST

IDJ

PRESS_ FOR PURCHASEINFORMATION

WEDOCT5 8:45 PM

Four Weddings and a Funeral HughGrant, Andie McDowell. Aconfirmedbachelor meetsthe womanofhisdreamsata friend'swedding and,forthefirsttime, contemplatesthe ideaof marriagefor himself.(CC,S)(A,S,L)

WED PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30

AceVentura:PetDetective _ _ I W BrainStoker'sDracula W _ •

DennistheMenace _ FourWeddingsanda Funeral<_ W I M LikeWaterforChocolate M _ I_ TheNatural <_

Philadelphia J _ _

How SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST Change the

Main Menu

Example: If you select the Sports Guide using SELECT GUIDE, button 4 of the Main Menu

automatically changes to SPORTS

GUIDE.

Similarly, button 6 of the Main Menu automatically updates to the last selection you made using

SELECT LIST.

The selections you make using SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST

affect the program categories displayed in the Main Menu. The category you select using SELECT GUIDE changes button 4 of the

Main Menu. The category you select using SELECT LIST changes

button 6 of the Main Menu.

This feature allows you to recall the last program guide or list that you selected.

MAIN MENU

SELECT MASTER GUIDE 1 GUIDE

SPORTS GUIDE 4 EXIT

OTHER CUSTOM GUIDES 7 GUIDE

SELECT

2 LIST

NEWS

5 LIST 6

SYSTEMMENU

8 _-'_-'_9

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Selecting a Program Guide or List By Program Category

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your selections.

To select another guide or program guide format:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The

Select Category screen appears.

Select a program category, such as MOVIES. A selected category appears with a checkmark (J) beside it. Then select OK.

SELECT GUIDE CATEGORY

1MOVIES jl SPORTS

NEWS SHOPPING

lSPECIALS ISERIES I _

Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes the checkmark from all the subcategories.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your

selections.

If the category you select has subcategories, the Select Subcategory screen appears.

Select the program subcategories you want (you can select more than one subcategory). A selected subcategory appears with a

checkmark (_) beside it. To deselect a subcategory, just select it again. The checkmark disappears. After you've made your

selections, select OK.

SELECTMOVIES SUBCATEGORY

ACTION/ CHILDREN ADVENTUREVf

FANTASY d,J HORROR

SCIENCE IIWESTERNFICTION _'

COMEDY

jJ MUSICAL

,/DRAMA¢t

I/" ROMANCE t/t

The program guide or list, which includes only stations that include programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.

The next time you display the Main Menu, it will include the Guide or List category that you selected. To change category selections, select

SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu.

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Selecting the Custom Guide

The Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include only the stations you want.

Note

See "Setting Up a List of Custom Stations" on page 53for instructions oll

setting up your custom stations.

To select the Custom Guide:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select CUSTOM GUIDE from the Main Menu..

MAIN MENU

SELECT MASTER GUIDE 1 GUIDE

SELECT

2 LIST

SPORTS GUIDE 4 EXIT

NEWS

5 LIST 6

OTHER GUIDES

The Custom Guide appears, which includes only stations that you specified when you set up your list of custom stations.

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Using the Station Index

Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you've ordered.

The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo

(or call letters) of all the stations in the system. You'll find the Station Index useful when you want to tune to a specific station, rather than to

a specific program.

Note

Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program

guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.

Also, you may need to change toanother station if a message appears, which requests that you press the _- button to purchase the program, etc.

To display the Station Index:

_1 Press the -4- button.

The Station Index appears. The station you are currently tuned to is automatically highlighted.

STATIONINDEX

207 '_ _11 212

215 •

_UC. _'_ _ _ DISC TLC

216 220 222 224 225 226 227

229 230 232 233 23s 236 240

Moving Through

the Station Index

To move through the Station Index:

_1 Press the t S _ m buttons to move one station at a time.

Press the PAGE _ and PAGE _ buttons to page (move up or down two rows at a time).

_1 Enter the station number, using the 0-9 buttons.

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Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station

Index

The top row contains your seven

favorite stations from FAV A, FAV B, -- ---

or FAV C.

The other rows represent all the other stations in the system.

To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index:

J Press the FAVORITE button.

Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C).

STATIONINDEX FAVA

980 '1_913"256 •

216 220 222 224 225 226 227

229 230 232 233 235 236 240

Selecting a Program from the Station Index

Note

See page 45for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

To select a program:

Press the -_'- button to tune to the highlighted station. The Station Index disappears.

To exit the Station Index without changing stations:

Press the EXIT button. The Station Index disappears, and you return to the station you were watching before displaying the

Station Index.

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 33

Selecting the Favorite Station Guide

Note

Before you can bring up the Favorite Station Guide, you must Ji"rstclear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.

The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to include up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to three

Favorite Station Guides, identified as FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C.

Note

See page 45for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

To bring up the Favorite Station Guide:

Press the FAVORITE button.

FAVORITESTATION GUIDE FAVA

240 ,_ 989 _l_J 212 1_ 980 HBO

NIGHT

GALLERY MUS CVIDEOS SHOGUN THENATURAL

198

PHILADELPHIA

256 _,_._. 233 _ 967

IEXITTO

BIOGRAPHY TOMANDJERRY CURRENTSTATION

Moving Through the Favorite Station Guide

To move through the Favorite Station Guide:

Press the arrow buttons to move one station at a time OR

Enter the station number, by using the 0-9 buttons and pressing the ENTER button.

To cycle through the three Favorite Station Guides (FAY A, FAY B,and FAVC):

Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly.

TOselect a program: _1 Press the -_- button to tune to the highlighted station. The Favorite

Station Guide disappears.

To exit the Favorite Station Guide without changing stations:

Select "Exit to Current Station," which appears in the bottom right corner of the Favorite Station Guide (or press the EXIT button).

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Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides

This list of program guides may

change, as guides are added or

changed by your program providers.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

The Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which are made available by your program providers, such as DIRECTV and USSB. These guides may contain groups of stations with similar subjects, for example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs. OTHER GUIDES also includes buttons for going directly to future time slots in the program guide.

To select one of these other guides:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select OTHER GUIDES from the Main Menu. The Select Other

Guide screen appears. Select a program category. A selected program provider guide

appears with a checkmark (_) beside it. Then select OK to display the category and subcategory selection screens.

SELECTOTHER GUIDE

ISUBSCRPTN_, PPV I PROMO

THU3:00 PM ,THU10:00PM FRI3:00AM

FRI3:00PM FR110:00PM ATTRACTIONS

MULTIPLEX ]

FR110:00AM

3 Select a program category and subcategory, as described on

page 30.

The program provider guide, which includes only stations that include programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.

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Using DISPLAY and JUMP

Displaying the Program Banner

The program banner provideb useful information about the program you're currently watching.

Note

Before you can bring up the Program Banner, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station ira message appears, which

requests that you press the 2__ button to purchase the program, etc.

To display the Program Banner:

_1 Press the DISPLAY button.

The Natural

9:30-11:30 PM

MON JUNE22 9:35 PM RATEDPG-13 [] _ '_') I_1

HBO 980

Jumping Back and Forth Between Stations

The Program Banner shows the program title, station name and

number, start and end times, current date and time, and rating. It may

also indicate that data services ([]) and alternate audio tracks (._)))are

available, that new mail has been received (g:a), and whether or not the

system is locked (I_).

To turn off the Program Banner, press the DISPLAY button again.

For information about selecting data services, see page 55; alternate audio tracks, see page 37; mail messages, see page 40; system lock, see page 48.

You can use the JUMP button to switch or "jump" back and forth between two stations.

To display the last station you selected: _1 Press the JUMP button.

Note

You cannot jump to stations you tuned to using the CH+/CH- buttons.

36 Chapter 4: Using the System Features

Selecting Alternate Audio

How to Determine if

Alternate Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program

Selecting an Alternate Audio Track

5decting CANCEL returlts you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. For example, a football game might use a different

audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include include both English and Spanish language audio tracks.

To determine if an alternate audio track is available:

1 Tune to the program.

2 Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.

If the Program Banner includes the alternate audio symbol (,_,)),this indicates that alternate audio tracks are available for that program.

To select an alternate audio track:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu. 3 Select ALTERNATE AUDIO.

SYSTEMMENU

•

MENU:=:"2 PURCHASE3

vlESSAGES4_ { REVIEW

EXIT 5 PURCHASES6 INSTALLATION MAINMENU

"'E "'"MENU 8 "" 9

Ilmll

The Alternate Audio screen appears, which lists only the audio tracks available for the program you are currently tuned to.

Select an audio track. Then select OK to return to the System Menu.

ALTERNATEAUDIO

ENGLISH SPANISH €"

5 Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you

were watching.

The alternate audio track you select is available only while the current program airs. To change the default language for the audio of all

programs, see "Setting a Default Langua_;e" on page 47.

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 37

Canceling Purchases

C)nct' yolt JUllL' Jo _i plllcJHIst'd

progrant, you cannot cancelits purchase.

Selecting RtSTURN returns you to tJw previous screen, without canceling the program's purchase.

Use the Cancel lOurchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program,

and then decide you'd like to cancel the order before the program

begins.

Note

The Cancel Purchase screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver's remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your

program provider.

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.

3 Select CANCEL PURCHASE.

SYSTEMMENU

ALTERNATE CUSTOMSETUP

meg

AUDIO 1 MENU "'" 2

imi

MESSAGES4 REVIEW ]

EXIT 5 [PURCHASES 6

INSTALLATION MAIN MENU 9

MENU t,_t, 8 _"-'!

4 Select the program you want to cancel. You can cancel only one

program at a time. The selected program appears with a checkmark (J) beside it. Then select CANCEL PPV.

CANCEL PURCHASE

OCT5 8:00PM CH102 FourWeddings,.. OCT6 8:30PM CH123 Major Leaguell OCT6 11:15PMCH150 Speed

RETURN

- HELP __

Selecting NO returns you to the previous screen, without canceling the program's purchase.

The Confirm Cancel Purchase screen appears. Select YES to

confirm your cancellation and return to the System Menu.

CONFIRMCANCELPURCHASE

Title: FourWeddings and a Funeral

Price: $2.99

Time: Wed Oct 58:00PM - 9:30PM t_J[-N° 1

Do you want to cancel this purchase?

Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you were watching.

38 Chapter 4: Using the System Features

Checking Your Purchase Record

Use the Review Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases

you've made through your DSS receiver,

Note

The Review Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver's remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your

program provider.

To check the purchase record:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.

Reading Your Messages

How to Determine When You've Received Mail

Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions, or billing.

There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail:

The DSS receiver's front panel MESSAGE indicator is lit.

_i An envelope (_:a) appears in the Program Banner, accessed by

pressing the DISPLAY button.

ki An envelope (l_) appears in menu item 9 (System Menu) of the

Main Menu.

Displaying Your Messages

To display your messages:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select SYSTEM MENU.

MAIN MENU

GUIDE 1 GUIDE 2 LIST 3

11 1

GUIDE 4 EXIT 5 LIST 6

OTHER J1CUSTOM

GUIDES 7 GUIDE

3 Select MESSAGES.

SYSTEMMENU

ALTERNATE CUSTOMSETUP CANCEL AUDIO 1 MENU === 2 PURCHASE 3

EXIT

REVIEW

5 PURCHASES 6

INSTALLATION MAINMENU

.=.. ...

MENU 8 --- 9

iNn

The message's date, along with the first few words of the message, appear.

40 Chapter 4: Using the System Features

Reading a Message

To read a message:

1 Select the envelope froni tile Mes_agc_ _l_,u_. A _L!lected nl_:_,_g_.

appears with a checkmark (J) beside it. Then select READ.

MESSAGES

1116 Sign up now for our special ...

1118 Welcometo USSB....

11123 HappyThanksgiving ....

The full text of the message appears.

READ MESSAGE

[_ 1I123

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at DIRECTV.

IR_IIIIR_I

2 To erase a message after you've read it, select ERASE. To keep a

message after you've read it, select RETURN.

No te

Your mailbox can hold about 50 messages before exhausting the receiver's

memory. To prevent accidental erasure, get in the habit of deleting your messages after you read them.

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42 Chapter 4: Using the System Features

Using the Custom Setup Menu

Read this chapter to get informatiol_ aboL_tct_>tOmlZmg y,_u_ bystc,_ to match your personal viewing habits.

Overview

Your DSS receiver includes several features you can use to customize your system to meet your individual preferences. You can:

_i Create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each containing up

to seven stations (page 45). Set a default language for the audio of programs broadcast in

multiple languages (page 47).

gi Set system locks and limits, which allow you to control program

viewing by ratings, spending amount, and station (page 48).

Specify custom stations. In the Set Custom Stations screen, you specify stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you've set skipped stations, they will not appear in the Custom

Guide (available in the Main Menu). These stations are also skipped over in the Station Index, and when you use the CH+/CH-

buttons to change channels (page 53).

_1 Select a data service (page 55).

Displaying the Custom Setup Menu

To customize your system, first bring up the Custom Setup Menu, as follows:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select SYSTEM MENU.

MAIN MENU

SELECT SELECT GUIDE 2 LIST 3

MOVIES MOVIES

GUIDE 5 LIST 6

OTHER GUIDES

MASTER

1 GUIDE

7 GUIDE

3 Select CUSTOM SETUP MENU.

SYSTEMMENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

MESSAGES

INSTALLATION1

MENU !;-= 8

CANCEL t

PURCHASE 3

REVIEW I

PURCHASES 6

The Custom Setup menu appears.

CUSTOMSETUPMENU

SETFAVORITE

STATIONS

SETDEFAULT LANGUAGE 4 :_dkd

SETCUSTOM STATIONS

SETLOCKS ANDLIMITS 6

SYSTEMMENU

nmm

8 """ 9

mmll

The following pages describe how to use the Custom Setup Menu to personalize your system.

44 Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu

Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide

ihe Set _avorite Stations screen displays three rows of seven stations. Each row represents one of the three Favorite Station Guides, labeled FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C.

The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you create. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each guide containing up to seven of your favorite stations.

To set up a Favorite Station Guide:

1 Select SET FAVORITE STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select FAV A, FAV B, or FAV C from the Set Favorite Stations

screen.

SETFAVORITESTATIONS

File top row represents tile stations that are currently set for the Favorite Station Guide you selected.

The bottom rows represent all the other stations in the system.

A setup screen for the guide that you selected appears.

SETFAVORITESTATIONS:FAVA

-CNN CRT HLN DTV ESPN DTV ESNa

202 203 204 205 206 207

DTV DTV DTV TNT DTV DTV

209 210 211 212 213 214 215 DTV DTV DTV DTV TCM DTV DlSl

216 217 218 219 220 221 222

208

E! • [_

3 4

The system is shipped with no favorite stations set, so the first time you see this screen, the top row is blank.

To add or change a station, first highlight a button in the top row. Do one of the following:

To select a station from the bottom rows of stations, press the

-_- button. The highlight automatically moves to the stations in the bottom rows. Then go to step 5.

_1 To select a station directly, enter the station's number, using the

0-9 buttons. Then repeat steps 3 and 4 for each station you want to include in the Favorite Station Guide.

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu 45

You c_Jl select CLLAR to automatically

clear all the stations from the top row.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your selections.

5 "10replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one

of the bottom rows of stations.

Note

Use the PAGE _ and PAGE,_, buttons to quickly move through the lower rows of stations.

The new station you select automatically replaces the highlighted

station in the top row, and the highlight automatically moves to the next favorite station button in the top row.

SETFAVORITESTATIONS:FAVA

CNN CRT HLN DTV ESPN DTV

202 203 204 205 206 207 DTV DTV DTV TNT DTV DTV

209 210 211 212 213 214 215

ESNa -

208

DTV DTV DW DTV TCM DTV DISI 216 217 218 219 220 221 222

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each station you want to include in the Favorite Station Guide.

7 Select OK when you're finished setting your favorite stations. 8 Select RETURN when you're finished. Or, repeat steps 2 through 7

to set up another Favorite Station Guide (FAV A, B, or C).

SETFAVORITESTATIONS

USA HLN VH-I A&E ESPNHBO CNNI _ 229 204 965 250 208 980 202

See "Selecting the Favorite Station Guide" on page 34 for instructions

on displaying and using the Favorite Station Guides.

46 Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu

Setting a Default Language

5electing CANCEL returns you to tile previous screen, without saving your

selections.

Use the Set Default Language screen to specify the language you want to hear for programs broadcast in multiple languages.

For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program is broadcast in both English and Spanish, you'll automatically hear the audio in Spanish.

Note

If the default language you select is not available for a program that you tune to, you will not hear the default language. Instead, you'll hear one of the

languages available for that program (usually English).

To set a default language:

1 Select SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select a language and then select OK.

SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE

ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH GERMAN 1_

ITALIAN JAPANESE KOREAN CHINESE ]

You return to the Custom Setup Menu, and the DSS receiver is set to play back the selected language, when that language is available.

Note

You can change the audio track for a program that uses multiple audio tracks (indicated by the ._,)symbol in the Program Banner) without changing the

default language. For details, see "Selecting Alternate Audio" on page 37.

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu 47

Setting Locks and Limits

lt youJ system is locked, the padlock symbol appears (_ ), and you must

first unlock it before you can make

any changes to the locks and limits settings. See "Unlocking Your System" on page 52for details.

The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs.

To display the Set Locks and Limits screen:

1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button.

2 Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below).

SETLOCKSAND LIMITS

RATINGSLIMIT

STATIONLOCKS

PPVLOCK

None

NC17

J 0 Station(s)CurrentlyLocked

J Pay-Per-ViewUnlocked

Note

Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as described below.

Spending Limit

Ratings Limit

Station Locks

Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single

pay-per-view program.When the system is locked, you

cannot purchase a program that costs more than the amount set. The default setting is $10.00.

Allows you to set a maximum ratings limit. When the system is locked, you cannot view programs rated higher than the rating set. The default rating is R.

Lets you prevent the viewing of stations that you lock. When the system is locked, programs that appear on

locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no

stations locked.

PPV Lock

Allows you to prevent PPV purchases. When the system and the PPV option are locked, pay-per-view

programs cannot be purchased. The default setting is

unlocked.

Note

After you've set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or

limits take effect. Locking the system is described on page 51.

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Setting a Spending Limit

5electing NO LIMIT allows you to

purchase any pay-per-view program, uo

matter how much it costs.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

To set a spending limit:

1 Select SPENDING LIMI'I from the Set Locks and Limits scr_'cn.

2 Enter a spending limit. Use the 0-9 or t and 8 buttons to enter the

numerical value. (If you use the arrow buttons to enter the value, use the _ and _ buttons to move to the previous or next )osition.)

SET SPENDING LIMIT

slll .oo

Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any other locks and limits, if necessary.

Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on page 51.

Setting a Ratings Limit

Selecting ALL allows viewing of all programs. Selecting NONE prevents the viewing of all programs.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your

selections.

To set a ratings limit:

1 Select RATINGS LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Select a rating, beyond which programs cannot be watched. Locked ratings appear with a key ("_) beside them. For example,

in the following screen, the ratings limit has been set to PG.

SETRATINGSLIMIT

RATED)

NC-CONTEN_I ) R

Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any other locks and limits, if necessary.

Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on page 51.

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Setting Station Locks

7b quickly unlock or lock all sh_tions, select

ALL (to lock all) or NONE (to unlock all).

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

1o set station locks:

1 Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

2 Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station

appears with a key (,.4) beside it. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 204, 206, and 209 have been locked.

To unlock a station, just select it again. The key (-..o) disappears.

SETSTATIONLOCKS

CNN CRT HLN DW ESPN DW -- 202 203--o 204 ,-o 205 206-,o 207

DW DTV DW TNT DW DW E! •

209 ,-o 210 211 212 213 214 215 DW DTV DW DW TCM DW DIS1

216 217 218 219 220 221 222

DW DIS2 DISC TLC TOON DW USA

223 -_24 225 226 227 228 229

Setting the Pay-Per-View Lock

Selecting CANCEL returns you to tile previous screen, without saving your

selections.

Note

You can use the PAGE _ and PAGE _, buttons to quickly move through the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the station number

directly.

3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any

other locks and limits, if necessary.

4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on

page 51.

To set the pay-per-view lock:

1 Select PPV LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

2 Select LOCK to prevent PPV program purchases. Select UNLOCK

to allow PPV program purchases.

SETPPVLOCK

3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any

other locks and limits, if necessary.

4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on

page 51.

Note

Youcan also set a PPV lock by setting the spending limit to $0.00. See

"Setting a Spending Limit" on page 49for details.

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Locking Your System

To lock an unlocked system:

1 Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

SETLOCKSAND LIMITS

SPENDINGLIMIT [ $10.00

RATINGSLIMIT d pG

STATIONLOCK 4 StationsLocked

PPVLOCK

PayPerView Unlocked

5electing CANCEL retur;_ yol_ to the previous screen, without saving your

selections.

The Set Passcode screen appears. Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 or t and ,l!- buttons to enter the numerical

value. (If you use the arrow buttons to enter the value, use the and _ buttons to move to the previous or next position.)

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (q¢), which keeps your passcode secret.

SET PASSCODE

Note

DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You'll need this number to unlock your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits you've set. If you

do forget your passcode, call your program provider for assistance.

3 When prompted, enter your passcode again. (This confirms your

selection of a passcode number.)

4 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Your system is now locked, as indicated by the closed padlock (_) in the Set Locks and Limits screen. All locks and limits you've set are now in effect. The padlock also appears in the Program Banner to remind you of the locked status.

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu 51

Ovemdmb _he _yste_. Lock:

_c)ticall teiii},oldiil 3,c)*cl*ide ai 9, lock> o* limits that have been set if

you know the system passcode.

For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the -_-

button, the passcode screen appears. By entering the passcode, you can temporarily unlock the system. The system remains unlocked until you

reset the lock.

Unlocking Your System

To reset a system lock override:

_1 Turn off the DSS receiver, and then turn it on again. The system locks, and all locks and limits are again in effect.

Note

If you override the system lock, be sure you reset the lock. If you want to unlock the system on a more permanent basis,follow the procedures under "Unlocking Your System" below.

To unlock a locked system:

1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. The padlock (_) indicates that the

system is currently locked.

2 Select UNLOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

SETLOCKSAND LIMITS IJ]l

I I

SPENDINGLIMIT I $10.00

RATINGSLIMIT I PG

STATIONLOCK t 4 StationsLocked

PPVLOCK I PayPerView Unlocked

When the Set Passcode screen appears, enter the correct four-digit passcode.

4 Select OK.

Your system is now unlocked, and all locks and limits previously set

are no longer in effect.

Determining the Status of the System Lock

While you're watching programs, you can check the status of the system lock by pressing the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program

Banner. If no padlock appears, this means the system is unlocked. A closed padlock (_) means the system is locked. An open padlock (_) means the system has been temporarily unlocked using the system lock

override.

52 Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu

Setting Up a List of Custom Stations

_10have the DSS receiver automatically

skipall stationsfrom the Master Guide that you arenot authorized to receive,

selectAUTO. See "Using the AUTO

SkipFeature" on page 54for details. Toquickly skip or "unskip" stations,

selectALL (to skipall) orNONE (toskip

none).

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your

selections.

If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don't subscribe to or watch often, you can use the Set Custom Stations feature to

specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you've set skipped stations, they will not appear in the:

Custom Guide (a program guide available in the Main Menu)

Q Station Index

Stations that appear when you're using the CH+/CH- buttons to change channels

Note

Skipped stations will continue to beavailable in the Master Guide and all

other program guides.

To define a list of custom stations:

1 Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select stations that you want to skip.

A station that appears with a checkmark (I/) beside it will be

skipped. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 208,

and 213 are set to be skipped. To set a station so that it is not skipped, just select it again. The

checkmark (J) disappears.

SETCUSTOM STATIONS

CNN CRT HLN DTV ESPN DW _- _-_1

202 203 j 204 205 206 207 .A

DTV DW DW TNT DTV DTV E! •

209 210 211 212 213i/" 214 215

DTV DW DW DTV TCM DW DISI

216 217 218 219 220 221 222

DTV DIS2 DISC TLC TOON DTV USA

223 224 225 226 227 228 229

Note

Use the PAGE_ and PAGE_ buttons to quickly move through the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the three-digit station number directly.

3 Select OK when you're finished setting skipped stations.

To see the results of your Custom Stations settings:

_1 Use the Custom Guide (page 31), Station Index (page 32), or CH+/

CH- buttons.

ChaDter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu 53

Using the AUTO Skip Feature

5electiJtg 51 Ol _ iJ_icr!_q_ls the Auto Skip process and returns you to the

previous screen, which displays the

stations that have been set to be skipped thus far.

When you select the AUI'O button, the DSS receiver automatically

scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not

authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can

use this feature as a starting point to creating your own list of custom

stations.

For example, if there are stations that appear in the Master Guide to which you do not subscribe, the AUTO function automatically marks

these stations to be skipped. This saves you the trouble of having to determine which of the 150+ stations in the Master Guide you cannot view and then having to manually set each of these stations to be skipped.

To use the AUTO Skip feature:

1 Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select the AUTO button.

The DSS receiver begins to evaluate all the stations in the Master Guide, and displays a status bar, similar to the following.

SETCUSTOMSTATIONS

Jllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll]

8%completed

Evaluatingchannel150. J

Pleasewait ...

Note

This process may take afew minutes to complete.

When the DSS receiver is finished scanning, the station list reappears, with checkmarks (_) beside stations that are set to be skipped.

3 Select OK to save your selections. Or select additional stations to be

skipped or unskipped.

Note

You may want to re-run the Auto skip procedure periodically in case your program providers make changes or additions to their station lineups.

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Selecting Data Services

In the future, your program providers may make available data services, which you can access through specific stations using the DSS receiver's wide band data port. For details about using the data port to access these data services, call your program providers.

How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station

To determine if data services are available on a specific station:

1 Tune to the station.

2 Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.

If the Program Banner includes the data services symbol ([_), this indicates that data services are available for that specific station.

Selecting a Data Service

DATA SERVICES appears only when the station you're tuned to includes

data services.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your selections.

The titles of the data services may be different,

based on the service being provided.

To select a data service:

1 Select DATA SERVICES from the Custom Setup Menu.

CUSTOMSETUPMENU

SETFAVORITE STATIONS 2

SETDEFAULT LANGUAGE 4 EXIT

SETLOCKS

5 ANDLIMITS 6

SYSTEMMENU

mmm

8 m.. 9

mmm

2 The Data Services screen appears, which lists only the data services

that are available for the station you are currently tuned to.

WIDE BANDDATASERVICES

DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA3 DATA 4 [ OK

J [CANCEL

DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 DATA8 [ DEFAULT

BAUD

I HELP

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu 55

3 Select one of the following:

To Do This ,., Do This ..,

Change the data service for the Select the data service and then current station only select OK.

Change the data service for all Select DEFAULT (then see stations "Changing the Default Data

Service" below).

Change the baud rate for the DSS Select BAUD (then see "Setting receiver's wide band data port the Baud Rate" below).

Changing the Default Data Service

Seh'ctiHg CANCEL return_ y,nl to the previous screelz, without saving your

selections. The titles of the data services may be

different, based on the service being provided.

Use the Default Data Services screen to select a default data service for

all stations that provide data services.

Tochange the data service for all stations:

1 Select DEFAULT from the Data Services screen.

Select a default data service and then select OK.

DEFAULT DATA SERVICES

DATAI J DATA2 J DATA3 DATA4

DATA5 DATA6 I DATA7 DATA8

[_CANCF.L--

Setting the Baud Rate

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your

selections.

To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver's data port:

1 Select BAUD from the Data Services screen.

Select a baud rate for the data port and then select OK.

SET BAUD RATE

2400 4800 9600 19200

56 Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu

Using the Installation Menu

Read this chapter to set up yore t05> ,ccc_ve_ lor tile lir>t time, cheLk the antenna's signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difficulties you may be having with your system.

Overview

Displaying the Installation Menu

To set up your system, first bring up the installation Menu, as follows:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select SYSTEM MENU from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU

SELECT GUIDE

MOVIES GUIDE

MASTER

I GUIDE

4 EXIT

l OTHER CUSTOM

GUIDES 7 GUIDE 8

II SELECT

2 LIST 3

MOVIES

5 LIST 6

3 Select INSTALLATION MENU from the System Menu.

SYSTEMMENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO I

MESSAGES

CUSTOMSETUP CANCEL MENU 2 PURCHASE 3

REVIEW

EXIT 5 PURCHASES 6

EEE9

The Installation Menu appears:

INSTALLATIONMENU

SETUP ANTENNA 4

II REPLACE

ACCESSCARD2

B SETASPECT

RATIO 6

RUNSYSTEM SYSTEMMENU

Him

TEST 8 "'" 9

mmm

The following pages describe how to use the Installation Menu to set up your system.

58 Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu

Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

5elc'ctmg RLI URN termus you to the installation Menu.

To install the satellite antenna, ur tu check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen.

No te

Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal

performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on

using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna_ signal strength.

1 Select SET UP ANTENNA from the Installation Menu.

The Set Up Antenna screen appears.

SETUPANTENNA

ZIPCODE

TRANSPONDER

r_)_]CURRENTLEVEL [-_ PEAKLEVEL

LOCKED 1

To determine the elevation and azimuth settings for the satellite antenna, select ZIP CODE or LAT/LONG.

ZIP CODE uses your five-digit zip code to determine the elevation and azimuth settings.

LAT/LONG uses your location's latitude and longitude to determine the azimuth and elevation settings.

The Signal Strength Meter indicates the current signal strength of the antenna.

The Transponder option allows you to select a transponder number from I to 32. You should not need to change this number (the default is 2) unless you're instructed to do so by your program provider.

See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna's

signal strength.

3 Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.

Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu 59

Replacing Your Access Card

Caution

Handle the door gently to avoid breaking it.

In the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Replace Access Card option to initialize your new

card. During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions to

copy information from the old card onto the new card. After you initialize the new card, your old card becomes invalid.

To replace your access card:

1 Insert your old access card, if you removed it, as follows:

Open the door to the access card: Place your fingertip in the slot as shown (or carefully use the edge of a coin), and gently pull the door down.

Then insert the card, arrow side up, as shown, and gently push the door up to close it.

ME.U

60 Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu

2 Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu.

INSTALLATIONMENU

SETUP ANTENNA 4 EXIT 5

RUNSYSTEM TEST 8

SETASPECT RATIO 6

SYSTEMMENU

mmm

mnm 9

mmm

•e/vctu_g I\L 1UI\N relldrn> you to

the Installation Menu, without

starting the initialization process.

When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select OK to begin copying your old access card.

REPLACEACCESSCARD

L_ J

2o]it

PleaseinsertOLDaccesscardand selectOKto initialize NEWcard.

CAUTION:After youselectOK,you cannotstop this process,andyourOLDaccesscard will no

longer bevalid.

Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the procedure.

When the message "Replace Access Card Procedure Complete" appears, select OK to return to the Installation Menu.

Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu 61

Setting the Aspect Ratio

aetectutg CANCLL returJls you to the Installation Menu, without saving

your selection.

Use the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver's display to match your TV's picture.

TOset the aspect ratio:

1 Select SET ASPECT RATIO from the Installation Menu.

2 Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have:

If you have a standard TV, select 4:3. If you have a wide-screen TV,select 16:9.

SETASPECT RATIO

3 Select OK to return to the Installation Menu.

62 Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu

Running a System Test

The System -i0st lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including:

_1 Antenna signal

System tuning Phone line

Access card

Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your

system.

To run the System Test:

1 Select RUN SYSTEM TEST from the Installation Menu.

2 Select TEST.

RUN SYSTEMTEST

I SIGNAL

I TUNING

I PHONE

I CARD

I r I

ff-_

The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.

3 Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.

If The System TestReports

Any Problems...

Check your system for any of the following:

The access card test will fail if you have not yet called your program providers to establish service. After your service has been established, the access card test should pass.

Check that all cables are connected properly to the DSS receiver. Check that the satellite antenna is installed correctly, and that the

signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the satellite antenna for details.

_1 Check that the phone line connected to the DSS receiver is working

properly.

Check that the access card is inserted properly.

If you cannot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see

"Customer Support" on page 2.

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64 Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu

Other Information

rlhis ,at_>l_)c!Jldlx 1]l_lude5 >upplcm__'Jlt,u _ mtOJJ_tdlJol_, ilaClLlding:

i_i Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the

front andback panels of the DSS receiver (page 66).

i_i Remote control button descriptions (page 68). L3 Programming the remote to operate your TV and cable box

(page 70). Troubleshooting information (page 72).

',_1 Precautions (page 75).

FCC Information (page 76). !_1 Limited warranty (page 77). !=i Specifications (page 78). :_1 Index (page 79).

Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel

SONY

I /

EX_J

Button Description

POWER Button Turns the DSS receiver on and off. MENU Button Brings up the Main Menu. EXIT Button Clears all on-screen displays, including program

guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you complete your selections, the previous selections are

restored.

The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-screen displays (program guides, menus, etc.). The -_- button selects highlighted items. When pressed during

normal DSS-viewing, the -_- button brings up the

Station Index (unless a message appears).

TV/DSS Button Switches the output of the DSS receiver between TV

(normal TV programs), if you've connected a TV cable

or antenna, and DSS programs.

Power Indicator Indicates whether the DSS receiver is on or off. DSS Indicator Indicates whether the receiver is set for DSS mode (on)

or TV mode (off)

Message Indicator Flashes to indicate you have an unread message.

66 Appendix: Other Information

Back Panel

® ....... ®

SATELLITE IN _ UHF/VHF _/

IIII O II v?o ,.

ttoittllltOOtcOntROLs,N

w,OEBANDDATA ¢ (_ ® (_ ®(_ ® TELh,ne

® @ @ @ @ _} OUT D

I° "l e

OUT

Connector Description Cable Type SATELLITE IN Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna. RG6 Coaxial

(75-ohm/F-type)

WIDE BAND DATA Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies Depends on future

(such as high-definition television), as they are introduced, applications Additional accessories may be required. (D-sub 15 pin)

CONTROL-S Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony Audio mono (IN/OUT) infrared-controlled audio or video component, miniplug

AUDIO (R)/(L) Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of Audio (2) OUT your audio or video component. (RCA-type)

VIDEO OUT Connects your DSS receiver to your TV or VCR's video input. Video

(RCA-type)

S-VIDEO OUT Allows you to connect your DSS receiver directly to your TV (if S-Video

your TV has S-VIDEO IN). (4-pin mini DIN)

CH3/CH4 Switch Determines the TV channel on which programs from the DSS

receiver can be viewed.

VHF/UHF IN Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to your normal RG59 Coaxial

(terrestrial) TV or cable TV service. (75-ohm/F-type)

VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT Connects to your TV or VCR. RG59 Coaxial

(75-ohm/F-type)

TEL LINE Connects your DSS receiver to a telephone jack. This allows you to Telephone (RJ-11)

order pay-per-view programs using the remote control.

AC IN Connects your DSS receiver to a 120V AC outlet. AC

Appendix: Other Information 67

Using the Remote Control

After you've installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components:

1 Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box,

TV, or the DSS receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION button.

_7 Aim the remote control at the component. 3 Press the POWER button of the component to turn it on and off.

To control other functions of the component, see the table that follows.

Remote Control Button Descriptions

-- POWER_

-- FUNCTION-

CABLE TV DSS

CODE SET FAVORITE

TVNtOEO TWOSS JUMP

Q oo

(9@@ @@®

®®®

EXIT MENU GUIDE

OOCD

VOL CH

PAGE

Note

Buttons described in thefollowing table can operate components other than the DSS receiver only if you've programmed the remote and the component

supports thefunction described. See page 70for instructions on programming the DSS remote.

Button Operates Description

POWER CABLE Turns the cable box on and off.

TV Turns the TV on and off. DSS Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

FUNCTION CABLE Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable mode,

the remote operates your cable box.

TV Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode, the

remote operates your TV.

DSS Puts the remote in DSS receiver mode. In DSS

mode, the remote operates your DSS receiver.

CODE SET DSS Used for programming the remote to operate

your TV or cable box

FAVORITE DSS Brings up the Favorite Station Guide, if you've

created one. When pressed repeatedly, cycles through all the Favorite Station Guides that

have been created.

TV/VIDEO TV Switches the input of the TV.

TV/DSS DSS Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV

(normal TV programs), if you've connected a TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs.

JUMP DSS Tunes to the last station you were tuned to.

Cable

0-9 DSS Specifies the station number. DSS: In menus,

TV selects the menu item with the corresponding

Cable number. Also, in some screens, used to enter

numerical values (such as a spending limit or passcode).

68 Appendix: Other Information

-t

Button Operates Description

DISPLAY DSS Brings up (or removes) the Program Banner

TV (DSS) or other display (TV).

ENTER DSS Used with 0-9 buttons to change stations

TV without any delay in tuning.

Cable box

EXIT DSS Clears all on-screen displays, including

TV program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT

before you complete your selections, the

previous selections are restored.

MENU DSS Brings up the Main Menu (Sony-brand TVs

TV only.)

GUIDE DSS Brings up the Master Guide. If you're already in

a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly

brings up future time slots in the guide.

DSS The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-

TV screen displays (program guides, menus, etc.).

The -_- button selects highlighted items. When pressed during normal DSS-viewing, the -_- button brings up the Station Index (unless a message appears).

VOL+/- TV Raises and lowers the volume.

CH+/- DSS Moves to the next (+) or previous (-) station (PAGE TV during normal viewing. In DSS program guides

/_, ) and some setup screens, these buttons page

through the on-screen displays.

Appendix: Other Information 69

Programming the Remote

You nutd perfin'm step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must start again from step 3.

You must perform step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must start

again from step 3. To cancel the

operation, press the ENTER button.

The DSS receiver's remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs. If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have a cable box that you want to control with the DSS receiver's remote, use the following procedures to program the remote to control these components.

Note

Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to

be used with the DSS receiver's remote.

To program the DSS receiver's remote:

1 Manually turn on the component that you want to program.

2 Turn to "Programmable Codes" on page 71, and find the three-

digit code number for your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the following procedures.

3 Press the CODE SETbutton.

4 Press the FUNCTION button (CABLE or TV) for the component

you're setting up.

5 Enter the three-digit code number. 6 Press the ENTER button.

To Check if the Code Number Works

Use the following procedure to make sure the code you've entered works:

Aim the DSS receiver's remote at the component and press the POWER button that corresponds to that component.

If the component responds, try the CH+ and CH- buttons. If the component responds, you're done. Use the space below to record the code numbers for your components.

TVCode CableBoxCode

If the code doesn't work:

Try programming the remote using the other codes listed for your component.

If you cannot get your component to respond to the DSS receiver's

remote -- even after trying all the code numbers for your component -- your component may not be compatible with the

DSS receiver's remote. If this happens, you must use your

' n

component s ow remote to operate it.

70 Appendix: Other Information

Programmable Codes

TV Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 101

Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109

ABC 112 Bell & Howell 114, 109, 138

(M. Wards) Brocsonic 103, 112

Craig 122, 123, 120, 121 Croslex 111

Curtis Mathis 103, 119, 123 Daewoo 135, 136, 103

Daytron 113 Emerson 122, 113, 120, 121, 123, 103, 115 Fisher 125

General Electric 102, 118, 103, 107 Goldstar 103, 113, 112, 130 Hitachi 131,113, 103, 132

JC Penny 103, 102, 130, 107 JVC 128, 129 KTV 133, 113, 103, 123, 134

LXI (Sears) 102, 103 111, 125, 119, 112

Magnavox 111,112, 113, 107 Mitsubishi/MGA 124, 103, 112

NEC 103, 112 Panasonic 118, 116, 117, 107

Philco 111,118, 109 Philips 111

Pioneer 137, 118, 119

Portland 103, 108 Quasar 110, 107

Radio Shack 102,112, 124,123

RCA/Proscan 102, 103, 104,105, 106, 107, 108

Samsung 126, 112,113,103

Sanyo 125

Scott 123, 112

Manufacturer

Sharp Signature 2000

(M. Wards Sylvania

Symphonic Toshiba

Videch Wards Zenith

code

114, 113, 115 114, 109

111,112,108 123,139

119,114 131,103,112 113,103,115,112 108,110

Cable Box Codes

Manufacturer Code

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 228 Jerrold/G.I. 201,202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207

208,218 Oak 227,228,229 Panasonic 219,220,221 Pioneer 214,215 Scientific Atlanta 209,210,211 Tocom 216, 217

Appendix: Other Information 71

Troubleshuuting

Symptom

Possible Causes and Remedies

No picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture)

O Ca

If you are receiving only stations 100, 200, and 999, call your program providers to have your programming activated.

Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See page 66. Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the DSS

receiver.

Canllot access program

Run the System Test to verify that your system is working properly. See

page 63.

Check the satellite antenna's signal strength. See page 59.

Check the connections to your TV (and other components). See the Satellite Antenna manual and Chapter 3 of this manual.

Check to make sure your TV (and other components) are set to receive the

DSS signal (channel 3 or 4, VIDEO1, etc.), as appropriate to the way your

system is connected. See Chapter 3.

Some pay-per-view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy- protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. To ensure a quality picture, make sure that the signal is coming directly from the DSS receiver and not through your VCR. Call your program providers for details.

Make sure the RG-6 cable is properly connected to the antenna's LNB. If the Signal Seeker is not flashing on the LNB, there may be an electrical short in the RG-6 cable and you will need to replace it.

In rare cases, the picture may be distorted if you connected a terrestrial TV antenna to the UHF/VHF IN jack of the receiver. This distortion could

occur if the channel selector on the back of the receiver is set to a channel that is normally received on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. For example, you can

receive a local station on channel 4, and the channel selector is set to channel

4. If this happens, set the channel selector to the other channel (3 or 4), whichever one is not used on your TV.

Ca Check to make sure that you are subscribing to the station you are trying to

tune to. Call your program providers if you are not sure.

Ca Check to make sure the system is not locked. See Chapter 5. Ca Check to make sure the station isn't set to be skipped. See page 53.

Cannot order pay-per-view program

Cam_ot find the station of the pay-per- Ca view program you've ordered

ff.i Check to make sure you've connected the DSS receiver to a phone line. Ca It may be too late to purchase this program. Check for other show times. See

page 28.

Ca If the message "Purchase information not available" appears, you must call

your program provider (DIRECTV or USSB) to order the program.

_2i Check to make sure the PPV option is not locked. See Chapter 5.

Ca Your access card may be full. Call your program provider.

See "Checking Your Purchase Record" on page 39 to get information (station, start times, etc.) about programs you've ordered.

72 Appendix: Other Information

Symptom

Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order

via the Cancel Purchase menu option

Possible Causes and Remedies

_.l You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you've watched or tuned to.

Also, you can cancel only programs you've ordered using the DSS remote control. Call your program providers for details.

Program guide does not bring up the {_ You must press the-_- button to select the program you've highlighted.

program you've chosen Although the guide automatically tunes to stations you highlight in any of

the guides, you must press the _- button to complete your selection.

Cannot bring up the Station Index (4- button)

You cannot bring up the Station Index while a program guide is displayed

or if a message such as, "Press -_- to purchase" appears. Press the EXIT

button to clear any on-screen displays. Also, try switching to another non-

PPV station.

Cannot display favorite stations [3 You must set up your Favorite Station Guides before favorite stations can be

displayed. See page 45.

Ratings limit, spending limit, or pay- [3 Check locks and limits. Then check that the system is locked. See Chapter 5. per-view lock not working properly

Cannot access locks or limits screens _ The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the locks and

limits. See Chapter 5.

Cannot lock or unlock the system _1 Make sure you've entered the correct passcode. If you've lost or forgotten

your passcode, call your program provider. See "Customer Support" on page 2.

Alternate audio track is not available [3 Not all programs offer alternate audio tracks. See page 37.

Language of audio track is incorrect O Check default language setting. The program provider may not make

available all the languages displayed in the Set Default Language screen. See page 47. Check alternate audio track setting. See page 37.

Cannot record DSS program on VCR [3 Check to make sure the VCR is connected correctly, and that the VCR is set

to receive the signal from the DSS receiver. See Chapter 3.

_1 Make sure you are not trying to record a pay-per-view program that is

copy-protected by Macrovision. Some pay-per-view programs are copy- protected at the discretion of the copyright owner. Call your program provider for details.

Main Menu, buttons 4 and 6, do not include the program categories that you want

{_ Use SELECT GUIDE to change the program category shown in button 4.

Use SELECT LIST to change the program category shown in button 6. See

page 29.

Access card problems {J Check that the card is inserted properly. See page 60.

_1 Call your program providers. See "Customer Support" on page 2.

/k_en_x: Other \nfotn_ation -13

Symptom

Remote control doesn't work

Possible Causes and Remedies

To operate your TV or cable box, make sure you've programmed the remote properly. See "Programming the Remote" on page 70. Note: The remote

codes may be erased whenever you remove the batteries. Program the

remote again if you've removed or replaced the batteries.

ki Press the appropriate FUNCTION button (DSS, TV, CABLE) for the

component you want to operate. Check to make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, and that the batteries are not dead. See page 7.

If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see "Customer Support" on page 2 for customer support information and

telephone numbers.

74 Appendix: Other Information

Precautions

On Safety

If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, u_lplug the LeceiveJ

and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC.

5i For detailed safety precautions, see the "Important Safeguards"

leaflet that came with the receiver.

On Power Sources

On Placement

On Cleaning

On Repacking

The receiver continues to draw power from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.

If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. To further protect the receiver from damage caused by lightning or

power surges, connect a power surge protector to your telephone line, AC power cord, and external antennas.

El One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of

safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

El If the AC power cord gets damaged and needs to be replaced, have

it done at a qualified service shop only.

Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the receiver and prolong the life of the receiver.

Do not place the receiver in a location where it will be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight and do not

place near heat sources.

Do not place the receiver in a location subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Protect from vibration at all times.

Do not place anything on top of the receiver, which might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or

benzine.

Keep the original cartons and packing materials to safely transport the equipment in the future.

Appendix: Other Information 75

FCC Regulations and Information

FCC Registration Information

Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the

telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the following instructions should be read carefully and followed completely

where applicable: 1 The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has

established Rules which permit this device to be directly

connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be

used on party lines or coin phones.

2 If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm

to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until

repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.

3 The telephone company may make changes in its technical

operations and procedures; if such changes affect the

compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

4 If the telephone company requests information on what

equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

a The telephone number to which this unit is connected. b. The ringer equivalence number. c. The USOC jack required. d. The FCC Registration Number.

Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many

devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached,

they may not ring properly.

Service Requirements

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the

responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. For service, call 1-800-838-7669.

Radio Interference Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by

turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference)

Change the position of the DSS receiver with respect to the

radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference

_1 Move the DSS receiver away from the equipment that is

receiving the interference

[_ Plug the DSS receiver into a different outlet so that the DSS

receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony Electronics, Inc., void the user's authority to operate this

equipment. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should

consult your digital satellite system dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. In

addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by he Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is

available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Canadian Residents

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des

Communications du Canada.

76 Appendix: Other Information

Limited Warranty

Digital Satellite Systems

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this l'roduct (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:

1 LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of

purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2 PARTS. For a period of one (1) year from the original date of

purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any replacements will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation by SONY's authorized facility, whichever is longer.

3 ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one

(1) year.

4 IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation

date, if the unit was professionally installed by an authorized SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB

(Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly, SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY authorized Digital Satellite System service facility. Please see the telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to locate the closest facility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, setup adjustments or signal reception problems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if self-installed), loss of use of the product, or wasted programming charges due to product malfunction. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must

be presented to obtain warranty service.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENI AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO

USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SONY'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT

PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN

DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract

with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply

to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call:

SONY DIGITAL SATELLITESYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER

1-800-838-7669

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized

dealer, call:

1-800-488-7669

About Sony Customer Support

Every Sony brand DSS unit comes with Sony's Express Support at no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express

Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until 11:00 pm; Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with our 800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation,

installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most out of

your home entertainment system. Sony's Express Support program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in

customer service.

Appendix: Other Information 77

Specifications

Input Jacks UHF/VHF

75 ohm external terminal

Satellite Antenna

75 ohm external terminal

CONTROL-S (mini-jack)

5 Vp-p

AC Power (120V, 60 Hz)

Output Jacks

S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin mini DIN

VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2) AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (2) VHF(SAT)/UHF

Wide Band Data

15-pin D-Sub Female TEL LINE CONTROL-S (mini-jack)

Input Frequency 950- 1450 MHz Power AC 120 V

Requirements Power Consumption 23 W max

Dimensions 430 x 85 x 290 mm (w/hid) 16.9x 3.2 x 10.8 inches

Weight Set:3.18kg (71bs)

Unit: 2.56 kg (5.651bs)

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control RM -Y129 (1) Size AA Batteries (2) Access Card (1) Audio/Video Cable (1) RF Cable (1) Telephone Line Cord (1)

AC Power Cord

Optional Sony-brand

DSSAccessories

Installation Kit

ANJ-DS1

Amplifier

EAC-DA1

Diplexer

EAC-DD1

Voltage Switch

EAC-DV1

Multi-Room Distribution System

MRD-D1

IR Target (for MRD-D1 System)

EAC-T1

Universal Remote Commander

RM-Y130

Flat Cable

SAK-F1

Coaxial Cable (25 ft.)

SAK-C25

Coaxial Cable (75 ft.)

SAK-C75

78 Appendix: Other Information

Index

0-9 buttons 24, 26, 69

16:9 aspect ratio 62

4:3 aspect ratio 62

4,) alternate audio symbol 36, 37, 19 [] data services symbol 36, 55 I_ lock symbol 36, 79

messages symbol 36, 79

access card, replacing 60 alternate audio 37

antenna

connecting to receiver 14 setting up 59 signal level 59

arrow buttons 9, 66°69 aspect ratio, setting 62

AUTO skip 54 azimuth 59

back panel connectors 67 batteries, inserting into remote 7 baud rate, setting 56

CH/PAGE buttons 9, 69 CODE SET button 68

connecting

audio system 14, 15,16 cable TV, terrestrial antenna 14, 15, 16, 18

home entertainment system 18 TV and VCR 16

TV with A/V jacks 15

TV with RF jack 14

CONTROL-S jacks 13 Custom Guide 31, 53

Custom Setup Menu, displaying 44 custom stations, setting 53

customer support numbers 2, 77

data services, setting 55

default language, setting 47

DISPLAY button 36. 40, 69 DSS indicator 66

elevation 59 ENTER button 69

EXIT button 10011, 27,33, 66,69 Express Navigator 5

FAVORITE button 27, 34, 68 Favorite Station Guide

displaying 34 setting up 45

features, described 5 front panel controls 66

FUNCTION button 68

G, H, I,J

GUIDE button 9, 24,26, 68,69

Guide format 29 Highlight and Select, explained 23 Installation Menu, displaying 58

JUMP button 36, 68

languages. See default language and alternate audio. latitude and longitude, for setting antenna 59

List format 29 lock, determining the status 52

locking the system 51

locks and limits

setting 48--52

Macrovision copy-protection 28 mail. See messages.

Main Menu 24

Master Guide

displaying 9, 14

displaying favorite stations in 27 exiting 27

features 25

using 10

Appendix: Other |nformation 79

MEN U button .'4, b6, 69

Message indicator 66

messages

erasing 41 reading 41 receiving 40

opening, access card door 60 overriding the system lock 52

padlock symbol, explained 52

paging 26 passcode, setting 51

pay-per-view

canceling programs 38 free preview 28

Macrovision copy-protection lb0 1_ reviewing purchases 39 watching programs 28

pay-per-view lock

explained 48 setting 50

POWER button 9, 66, 68

power indicator 66 precautions 75 problems

diagnosing 63 troubleshooting 72

Program Banner 36, 40 program category, selecting 30

Program guide. See Master Guide. program provider guides 35

ratings limit

explained 48 setting 49

recording DSS programs 20 remote control

button descriptions 68 inserting batteries 7 programming 70 troubleshooting 74

80 Appendix: Other Information

satellite alLtenna, _cttn i_ 59 scrolling 9, 26 SELECT button 9, 23, 66, 69

SELECT GUIDE 29 SELECT LIST 29 spending limit

explained 48

setting 49

Station Index

displaying 9, 11, 32 displaying favorite stations m J3

exiting 33 selecting programs in 11, 33

station locks

explained 48

setting 50

S-VIDEO jack 13,15, 16,18 system test, running 63

transponder 59

troubleshooting 72 TV/DSS button 66,68 TV/VIDEO button G8

U, V,W, Z

unlocking the system 52 VOL button 69

Warranty 77 zip code, for setting antenna 59

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