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- Page 1 What is the DSS System? . ..3 Using the Program Guide...6 Using the Menu System . ..lO Using On-line Help ..14 Features ......16 Setting Up the Remote...36 Connecting the Receiver ..38 Warranty information .
- Page 2 Safety Information WARNING reduce fire shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. Cautions Note to Cable TV installer: Note to Satellite Dish installer: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE R’...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 1: Using Your DSS System . . ; What is the DSS System? ..................3 Using this Manual ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Alternate Audio Programs ... AL.T AUD Remote Button ... Alternate Audio Display Screen ... urner Features ... Picture Size ... System Test ... New Access Card Setup..Parts of the DSS System ... World View ... Home View ...
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Page 5: What Is The Dss System
What is the DSS System? ._.-* You’ ve purchased the DSS TM Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS system uses the latest sateiiite technoiogy to deiiver teievision programming to your home. -
Page 6: Using This Manual
Using This Manual Using this Manual The ourooqe of this User’ s Manual is to give you the information you’ ll I- --I- -&- need to begin using the DSS system. The manual is divided into two parts: Section 1: Using Your DSS System contains the information and the steps necessary to learn how one simple rule-Point allows you to use every feature in the Program Guide and the menu system. -
Page 7: The Only Rule: Point And Select
Only Rule: You only need to know one rule to use the DSS system: Point and Select. Program Guide or the menu system. What is Point and Select? The Point and Select method has two steps. Point SELECT/DISPLAY ARROW KEYS Select L --2- Now that you know how to use Point and Select, you can use any part... -
Page 8: Using The Program Guide
Using the Program Guide Using the Program Bringing Up the Program Guide Guide The Program Guide is designed to help you select regular programs and pay-per-view events by listing all the programs and program times that are available to you. (The content of the Program Guide is dependent on your program providers, and may not look exactly like the Program Guide menu, below.) TT-:--... -
Page 9: Exiting From The Program Guide
Exiting from the Program Guide There are three ways to exit from the Program Guide: Press CLEAR on the remote. The Program Guide leaves the screen and you are returned to regular program viewing. If you have selected a pay-per-view program, display screen allows you to purchase the selected program. -
Page 10: Sorting The Program G1Uide
Using the Program Guide Sorting the Program Guide There are six on-screen choices-caiied the Program Guide: ‘ I (down arrow), Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Exit. The down arrow and the Exit button allow you to see other parts of the guide or remove the guide from the screen. Program Guide V Button The V button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the... - Page 11 Program Guide Movies Button Simplifies your Program Guide to list movies only. After selecting Movies, point to the Theme button that appears and press SELECT to sort the Program Guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or thrillers. Sports Button Simplifies your Program guide to list sporting events only.
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Page 12: Using The Menu System
Using the Menu System Using the Menu System There are two parts to the menu system: menus and display screens. Menus are lists of choices. The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote. There are two ways to make a choice in a menu: Example and select method:... -
Page 13: Display Screens
Example 2: To choose Help from the Main menu using number keys: 1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. 2. Press ulsplay L2-_-.-__ A------ acreens As you can see from the previous examples, some menu choices bring up other menus, The rest of the choices bring up display screen is the place you do the actual work in the menu system. - Page 14 Using the Menu System 4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT. 5. Point to a check box on the display screen. 7. Press SELECT again to remove the channel from the list. 8. To save your changes and leave the display screen, point to The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up.
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Page 15: Commonly Used Buttons
Commonly Used Push Buttons You will find on most display screens one or more “push” buttons that allow you to save your changes, leave the screen, or get Help information. OK Buttons You’ ll see an OK button in many of the display screens. Any time you point to an OK button on a display screen and press SELECT, your changes are saved and you leave that display screen. -
Page 16: Auto Help
Using On-line Help Using On-line Auto Help I..:.! Help Buttons Help On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens. The DSS System provides three types of Help: Auto Help, Help buttons, and Menu Help. Most menus contain a short description of the menu you are using. Locks, Limits and Channel Lists Point to a menu item and press SELECT. - Page 17 Menu Help Select Help from the Main menu to choose from a list of on-line Help topics l-ham . 111L.11) UJL yvu parts of the DSS system. Help Point to a menu item and press SELECT. Point to of the remote control. Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the highlighted button.
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Page 18: Major Features
Major Features Major Features user’ s manual can explain in detail, so you should spend some time exploring the different menus and display screens. Some of the major features in the DSS system allow you to: Pay-Per-View Programs Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase-like movie ticket--on a specific channel that runs nothing but previews for movies. - Page 19 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs ‘ PI-- l-b.__-._,-___ ~_L,-!l- --._--._ 111t: --.---- __- !C__-._ --z-L rrugrdm Ueidlls screen comes in the Program Guide and press SELECT. Using the Attractions Menu for PPV Programs Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your Program Guide.
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Page 20: Reviewing Ppv Programs
Maior Features Reviewing PPV Purchases The Past Purchases display screen, which is accessed through the Canceling PPV Programs The DSS Mailbox Options menu, allows you to review the programs that you have purchased have been broadcast have not yet been billed to your account. The list may be longer than one screen;... -
Page 21: How To Tell When You Have Mail
How to tell when you have mail: There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the DSS receiver is turned on or off. Checking your mail: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. -
Page 22: Mailbox Size
Major Features Mail box Size Setting Up Channel Lists The DSS mailbox has enough memory to store ten (10) forty character messages. You should periodically review and erase your mail messages to prevent any mail messages from being erased by the DSS system when memory runs low. - Page 23 Building Your Lists ,..’ Using Your Channel Lists indicates that the channel will be included in your channel list. The Parent-approved list, which is actually a channel limit, allows you to select the channels that can be viewed when the system is locked.
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Page 24: Using Your Lists
Major Features Choosing Your Channel List There are two ways to choose the channel list that you want to use: 1. Press the FAV (Favorite Channel List) Button 2. Bring up the Select Channel List display screen (accessed through the Options menu>. FAV Button The FAV button allows you to simplify the Program Guide to show only those channels in your selected list. -
Page 25: Changing Your Lists
‘ . Changing Your Channel Lists Setting Ratings, Spending, and Channel Limits Select Channel List Pmt to a channel list and press SELECT. Then. point to OK and $mss SELECT. All Channels 4. Point to the list you wish to use and press SELECT. 5. -
Page 26: Setting The Ratings Limit
Major Features Setting the Ratings Limit Setting the Spending *_ i _,‘ . Setting the Channel Limit Locks, Limits and Channel Lists Point to a menu item and cress SELECT. 2 Ckannel Llmlts and l.I*ts 4 Lock System 0 Exit The Ratings Limit display screen allows you to set a maximum limit for rated programs, so long as the program provider has transmitted the proper code. -
Page 27: Locking The System
To set channel limits: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Point to Options and press SELECT. 3. Point to Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists and press SELECT. 4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT. The 5. -
Page 28: Unlocking The System
Major Features If you happen to forget your key, contact your program provider’ s authorization center. Unlocking the System The Unlock System display screen-which system is locked-allows system turns off any ratings, spending, or channel limits you have set. You must re-lock your system to enforce your limits again (the limits stay the same). -
Page 29: Alternate Audio Programs
You must provide your four-digit key to override a ratings, spending, or channel limit. Once you have overriden one of these limits, the system enters Session Unlock. Session Unlock If you override a limit when the system is locked, the system enters Session Unlock, meaning that the system is only unlockedfrom the time you override the limit until the receiver is turned off NO ratings, spending or channel limits are enforced until you turn the... -
Page 30: Alternate Audio Display Screen
Other Features Alternate Audio Display Screen When you select Alternate Audio from the Main menu, the Alternate Audio display screen comes up. Point to the audio program type you wish to hear and press SELECT. A check mark next to the program means you have selected that program. -
Page 31: Urner Features
Other Features The following paragraphs describe several DSS system features, but don’ t provide step-by-step instructions. Explore the menu system, if for no other reason than to find out about the different features. Just remember the point and select method, and use the on-line Help where it is available if you need more information. -
Page 32: Parts Of The Dss System
of the System Parts Parts of the DSS System One way to understand the DSS system is to look at the different parts of the system- from the studio down to the DSS receiver and remote control in your living room. World View These parts make DSS system “... -
Page 33: Home View
Home View Satellite Dish These parts are inside of or attached to your house. DSS Satellite Dish your DSS receiver. your house.) The satellite dish must, however, satellite. DSS Receiver Telephone Jack receiver uses a toll-free number once a month to update your access card. This update only takes a few seconds and ensures that you will have continuous automatically Television... -
Page 34: Back Panel
I’ of the System Parts Back Panel 3/4 SWITCH the switch to 3 view the programming programming IN FROM ANT Used to connect a normal television receiver. OUT TO TV Used to connect the DSS receiver to your TV using coaxial cable. Note: Connecting (if available S-VIDEO... -
Page 35: Front Panel
Parts of the System Front +i:c,s= Panel* -_---_l--l..ll-...- ON/OFF/MESSAGE off, a flashing light indicates Note: the DSS receiver is never really “ off,” but is put into a standby state. TV/DSS Switches the OUT TO TV connection antenna or cable input. Similar to the TV/VCR button on many VCRs. ARROW these to point before selecting system, the up/down... - Page 36 Turns off the DSS receiver, and if your remote has been programmed to control most RCA, PROSCAN and GE TVS.) Brings up the Program Guide. Pressing the GUIDE button more than once brings Continue to press the GUIDE button to return to the normal guide view.
- Page 37 MENU Brings up the Main menu. same effect as pressing SELECT. If you are in the Program Guide, press MENU to bring up the Select Guide display screen which allows you to choose one of the available guides offered by your program (channel up/down) CHAN UP / DOWN...
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Page 38: Remote Control
Setting up the Remote The DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs are already programmed. Other manufacturer’ s brands need to be programmed. installing the Batteries Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS remote. -
Page 39: Tv Codes
..016.019.027.033.035. ..037.038.043.087.08 Philips...002.006.007.010, 011,013,016,033, ..035.037.038.043.066.07 ..011.02 Pioneer..011.027.045.062.09 Portland...Oll,Ol9.027.03 ProScan...OO ..013 Pr0t0n...011,027.037.07 Q uasar ... 012,038,092 Radio Shack...OOO,O21,025. ..036.037,059.~4,07 RCA ..000,006,011,019, -027.034.038.044.046.088.10 Realistic ..035.04 ~ampo...Oll.O2 Setting Up the Remote Samsung...006,011,0 ..013 ..015.019.027.036,037.07 ..011.02 Sanyo...Ol7.02 ..056.057,05 ..006.007. Scott...O28 Sears ... -
Page 40: Connecting Your Dss Receiver To Your Tv
S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack. -
Page 41: Choosing A Connection
Choosing a Connection I . . The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV and VCR Owner’ s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components. -
Page 42: Connection A (Best Picture And Sound Quality)
Connecting Receiver Connection A (Best Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks) VCR with RF input and output Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna 1. - Page 43 Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver. Information, See Safety a-.. rr-l-l- FROM ANT OUT TO TV DSS Receiver ANfIN Connectina inside front cover. Satellite Dish Antenna SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO the DSS Receiver...
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Page 44: Connection B Very Good Picture And Sound Quality)
Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection B (Very Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. 2. Connect audio/video cables as shown. To receive satellite programming: 2. Tune TV to receive video output from DSS receiver 3. - Page 45 See Safety Information, inside front cover. Cable Box IN FROM ANT Cffl DSS Receiver Connecting Satellite Dish Antenna VIDEO AUDIO the DSS Receiver Connection B...
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Page 46: Connection C (Good Picture And Sound Quality)
Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection C (Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection TV with RF input (jack) To connect 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. To receive satellite 1. Set DSS receiver CH3/4 switch to CH3 or CH4 2. - Page 47 ,/’ Cable Box DSS Receiver Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver. See Safety hformation, inside front cover. OUT TO TV Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection...
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Page 48: Connection D (Good Picture And Sound Quality)
Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection D I’_ (Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: with RF input Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box: Connect coaxial cables as shown. To receive satellite programming: Set DSS receiver (whichever is not being broadcast in your area.) Tune TV to whichever channel you set the DSS receiver... - Page 49 Connecting the DSS Receiver r objects on top of receiver. the DSS Safety Information, inside front cover. Cable Box Receiver Connection...
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Page 50: Glossary
Glossary Glossary Access Card Identifies you to the DSS service providers and is required for your DSS system to work. Do not remove the access card except when a new card has been issued to replace the original. Alternate Audio Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video program. - Page 51 menu. Past Purchases Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed. Parent-Approved Channels that are checked in the Parent-approved Channel Lists and Limits display screen are the only channels that can be viewed when your system is locked. Point and Select The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the on-...
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Page 52: Menu Tree
Menu Tree Menu Tree _.,. _I 4 optk.n* 1 6 Help-I - Setup • , The following diagram shows the structure of the on-screen menu system. can access all display screens through these menus. DSS Main Menu Use the arrows to point to an item: then press SELECT. Pressing the number also selects the item 5 ALltern&. - Page 53 Troubleshooting The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSS system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. Make sure that Running the System Test Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system. 6.
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Page 54: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Warranty Information Toll-free telephone product help You can reach Thomson at the following number: Our toll-free number operates from 9:OO a.m. to Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your DSS System, as many problems can be diagnosed over the phone. - Page 55 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials, workmanship, Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer. For how long after your purchase: days for labor charges. One year for parts. What we will do: ., :: During the initial 90 days: Exchange the defective portion of your DSS System with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit and correct any basic installation defects at no cost to you.
- Page 56 Warranty Information If you are not located near an exchange point: Provide your Discover, Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time. We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery.
- Page 57 What your warranty does not cover: Adjustment of customer controls. Damage from misuse or neglect. A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. Batteries for remote control hand units. Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.
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Page 58: Fcc Regulations
FCC Regulations FCC Regulations FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your DSS equipment is registered with the Federal Communications 15B and FCC Rules and Regulations. Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. - Page 59 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference). Change the position of the DSS satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference. Move the DSS satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
- Page 60 FCC Regulations Canadian D. 0. C. Regulations NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. the equipment meets certain telecommunications Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’ s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
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Page 61: Accessories
Cable with weather- proof “F” connectors: D912 (12 feet) D925 (25 feet) D950 (50 feet) DVOl(lO0 feet) Stereo Audio Video Cable with gold RCA- type connectors. S-VHS Video Cable D913 (12 feet) (2) Weatherproof “F” Connectors for RG-6 coaxial cable... - Page 62 Accessories USE YOUR CREDIT CARD Copy complete account number cunIcmcIn Card expires: Copy complete account number 11111171111 Copy Number above the name on your Mastercard Card expires: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice. PLEASE Print or type your This will be your mailing label.
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Page 63: Index
Index O-9 keys ... 3/4 Switch..Access Card .29,31 new card setup..security clip..Access card slot, Accessories .59,60 ..9 All sorting button ALT AUD ... 28,35 Alternate Audio ..27,2 8 Alternate Audio programs..27 Arrows ... - Page 64 Printed in U.S.A. 04194 1 Q57 418-01 B...