Table Of Contents - DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver User Manual

Table of Contents

First Things First .............................................................. 3
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What is the DSS System? ............................................................... 4
What's in the Box ............................................................................ 5
Using This Manual ........................................................................... 6
The Point and Select Method ................................................... 7
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Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV ................................... 8
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 8
Jacks and Cables ........................................................................ 9
Connecting the VCR Controller .................................................... 14
Choosing a DSS ® Output Channel ................................................ 16
Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR .......................................... 18
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Ordering DSS Programming ........................................................ 18
Program Guides ............................................................ 19
Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 20
Anatomy of The Channel Banner ................................................. 21
Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 22
Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 22
Tuning to a Program ............................................................... 23
The Other Program Guides ........................................................... 23
Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 25
The Menu System .......................................................... 31
Using the Menu System ................................................................ 32
Exit and Help ........................................................................... 32
Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 33
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 34
Anatomy of a Program Guide ................................................ 34
The Mailbox ................................................................................... 35
How to tell when you have mail ............................................ 35
Checking your mail ................................................................. 35
Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 36
Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 36
Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 36
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs ......................... 37
Using the Attractions Guide ................................................... 38
Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 39
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ................ 39
Spending Limits ....................................................................... 40
Timers Feature ............................................................................... 41
Profiles ........................................................................................... 43
Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 43
Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 44
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