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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. Pressthe 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.
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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
Liststhe 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 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 accesscard--are
connected and working properly.
TVlDSS • Buttons
Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the
antenna or cable signals to the satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some
VCRs and remote controls.
Themes
Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of
special interest to you.
Topic 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.
Whole-House
Distribution
System
A device which receives signals, amplifies them, and sends
them to other televisions within your home.
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