Glossary - DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver User Manual

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Glossary

The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the About DSS
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menu of your DSS system.
Access Card Identifies you to the DSS ® system 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.
Agile Modulator Lets you choose an output channel when sending the DSS® signal to a television from the
OUT TO TV jack on the receiver.
Alternate Audio Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video
program. A foreign language translation is an example.
Attractions Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.
Azimuth Refers to the left-to-right positioning of your DSS ® dish antenna. When you enter your zip code (or
latitude and longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your
location.
Channel Banner Displays program information and menu items displayed as icons when you tune to a
channel, exit a guide or press INFO on the remote. Point to and select the icons to access the menu items.
Channel List Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked.
Digital Audio/Video (DAV) A means for transmitting audio and video signals in digital format. The DSS ®
receiver has a D-VHS jack that lets you connect a digital audio/video (DAV) cable from the receiver to a
D-VHS VCR.
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Dish Pointing The dish antenna must be pointing directly to the satellites to receive the DSS signal. Obtain
dish pointing coordinates and check signal strength in the Dish Pointing menu screen.
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DSS Receiver Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and
video.
Elevation Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS ® dish antenna. When you enter your zip code
(or latitude and longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for
your location.
Home Control Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your DSS ®
receiver. To control these devices, you must connect a Home Control base module to the receiver and a
remote module to the device you want to control.
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 Viewing Limit controls when and how
many hours a user can view programming. The Channel List allows you to select which channels can be
viewed when the system is locked.
Locks The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS ® system. The lock is controlled by a 4-
digit password. The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system is locked
or unlocked.
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