RCA DRD502RB User Manual page 63

Reference
Mailbox
Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is accessed through
the on-screen menu system.
Main Menu
The first list of choices in the DSS ® system on-screen menus. Press the MENU button on the remote or front
panel to bring up the Main menu.
Past Purchases
Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.
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-screen displays.
Profiles
Allows you to create lists and limits for individual users, as well as set up limits for the whole system.
Program Guide
Lists the programs and services available from your program providers.
Ratings Limit
Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating information. The
operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by
the program provider.
Signal Meter
An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test tone to help
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you lock in on the satellite signal. The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS dish antenna.
Spending Limit
Provides a means of restricting viewing, based on cost-per-program limit.
System Test
Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS ® system—
signal, tuning, phone, and access card—are connected and working properly.
Themes
Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you.
Topics
Use the Topics screen to sort the guide to show only programs of a particular topic, such as Movies or Sports.
Upcoming Purchases
Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.
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