Glossary - RCA DRD112NW User Manual

Glossary
Glossary
Access Card
Alternate Audio
Attractions
Azimuth
Channel Limit
DSS Receiver
Elevation
Key
Limits
LO&S
Mailbox
Main Menu
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.
Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in
conjunction with a video program. A foreign language translation is
an example.
Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.
Refers to the left-to-right positioning of your DSS dish. When you
enter your zip code (or latitude and longitude), the display screen
provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your
location.
Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system
is locked.
Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite
signals into audio and video.
Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS dish. When you
enter your zip code (or latitude and longitude), the display screen
provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your
location.
The 4-digit password-that you define-that allows you to limit
access certain features of your DSS system.
There are three kinds of limits. The Ratings Limit allows you to
control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level. The
Spending Limit controls spending on a cost-per-program basis. The
Channel Limit allows you to select which channels can be viewed
when the system is locked.
The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS system.
The lock is controlled by a 4-digit key that acts as a password. The
closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether
your system is locked or unlocked.
Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program
providers. The Mailbox is accessed through the on-screen menu
system, and can store up to ten messages of forty characters each.
The first list of choices in the DSS on-screen menu system. Press the
MENU button on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main
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