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GE GRD33G2A User Manual

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  • Page 1: Satellite Receiver

    Satellite Receiver User’s Guide GRD33G2A We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer: Note to Satellite Dish Installer: IMPORTANT NOTICE: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT WARNING REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ...3 What is the DSS® System? ...4 Ordering DSS® Programming ... 4 Unpacking the Box ... 5 Installing Batteries In the Remote Control ... 5 Using This Manual ... 6 Important Note about This User’s Manual ... 6 Point and Select ...7 What is Point and Select? ...
  • Page 4 Glossary ... 52 Troubleshooting ... 53 Appendix A: Warranty Information ... 55 Appendix B: FCC Regulations ... 58 Appendix C: Accessories ... 59 Index ... 61 ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics...

  • Page 5: First Things First

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Read the First Four Sections The first four sections of the manual introduce you ® to your DSS system, and show you how to use the on-screen guides and menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to navigate the DSS ®...

  • Page 6: What Is The Dss System

    DSS buttons, and the About DSS menu. ® Ordering DSS After you have installed your system, you should contact the service providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS programming. Programming with DIRECTV: Programming with USSB: ®...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Box

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Unpacking the Box The following items come with your DSS • Receiver (with access card inserted) • Remote Control Receiver Remote Control Installing Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the ®...

  • Page 8: Using This Manual

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Using This Manual There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it. • Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button. • The names of on-screen menu option are shown in italics . Important Note about This User’s Manual This manual assumes that your DSS meaning:...

  • Page 9: Point And Select

    POINT AND SELECT A Navigation Method Point and Select is a method of navigating through the menu system and program guides. Once you know how to point and select, you can explore the menus to learn more about how your DSS works.

  • Page 10: What Is Point And Select

    POINT AND SELECT What is Point and Select? Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control the ® system. 1. Point You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight to different items in the Program Guide and the menu screens.

  • Page 11: Program Guides

    PROGRAM GUIDES What is a Program Guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format. Using Program Guides is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule. Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel.

  • Page 12: Bringing Up The Program Guides

    PROGRAM GUIDES Bringing Up the Program Guides You can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on the remote, or by selecting Program Guide from the Main menu. When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the Grid Guide appears on-screen.

  • Page 13: Scrolling Page By Page

    PROGRAM GUIDES Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide faster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time. This is called “paging.” Tuning to a Program To tune to a program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU•SELECT.

  • Page 14: Types Of Program Guides

    PROGRAM GUIDES Types of Program Guides There are three types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the Channel Guide, and the Attractions Guide. The Grid Guide Shows the schedule in a time-and-channel format, similar to a TV schedule listed in a newspaper. The seven-channel Grid Guide.

  • Page 15: Sorting The Grid Guide

    PROGRAM GUIDES The Attractions Guide Displays coming attractions and special events information. The Attractions guide. Sorting the Grid Guide There are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottom of the Grid Guide: down arrow, Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Sort. The Sorting buttons are at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 16: Using The Sorting Buttons

    PROGRAM GUIDES Using the Sorting Buttons The remaining buttons at the bottom of the guide are called “sorting buttons.” These buttons allow you to simplify the guide to show specific types of information such as movies, or sports. The Movies button lists movies only. After selecting Movies, point to the Theme button that appears and press MENU•SELECT to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or thrillers.

  • Page 17: Exiting A Program Guide

    PROGRAM GUIDES Using the Themes Button After you select one of the sorting buttons, the name of that button changes into the Themes button. Use the Themes button to further sort the Grid or Info Guide to show subtopics (“themes”). For example, you could simplify the guide to show “baseball”...

  • Page 19: The Menu System

    THE MENU SYSTEM What is a Menu? ® The DSS menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the on-screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need.

  • Page 20: Using The Menu System

    THE MENU SYSTEM Using the Menu System To bring up the Main Menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote. The Main Menu. To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule. Use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press MENU•SELECT to select it.

  • Page 21: Menu Descriptions

    THE MENU SYSTEM Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main Menu options. Detailed information about each menu is included in the sections of the manual which describe each menu. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedule options. Mailbox Use to read your mail messages.
  • Page 22 THE MENU SYSTEM...

  • Page 23: Lists & Limits

    LISTS & LIMITS Controlling The System The Lists & Limits feature puts you in control of your ® viewing by letting you create channel lists and set ratings and spending limits which can be password protected. Especially for Parents You can set up a parent approved channel list so that selected channels cannot be viewed when the system is locked, unless the system password is entered.

  • Page 24: An Overview

    LISTS & LIMITS An Overview When you select Lists & Limits from the Main Menu, the first screen you see is the Ratings Limit screen. By moving down through the other options, you can set per-event spending limits, create favorite channels lists, and also lock the system by assigning a password.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Spending Limits

    LISTS & LIMITS Setting Up Spending Limits Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per-event spending limit for pay-per-view programs. 1. Point to Spending Limit , and press MENU•SELECT. Set a per-event spending limit. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter a single-event spending limit. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the system password to purchase a pay-per-view program that costs more than your spending limit allows.
  • Page 26 LISTS & LIMITS 1. Point to Channel Lists and press MENU•SELECT. Select a Favorite channel list to edit. 2. Point to a channel list option and press MENU•SELECT. Channels containing a checkmark are included in the channel list . 3. Use the arrow keys to point to a channel, and press MENU•SELECT to remove (or replace) the check mark.

  • Page 27: Parent Approved Channel List

    LISTS & LIMITS Parent Approved Channel List The Parent Apprv channel list enables you to limit access to channels by creating a list of acceptable channels, and then locking the system. When the system is locked, the Parent Apprv list overrides all other channel lists, and requires that you enter the four-digit system password to view an unapproved channel.

  • Page 28: Unlocking The System

    LISTS & LIMITS 2. Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four-digit system password. 3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it. After the system has been locked, you must enter the correct password in order to access the Lists & Limits menu, so Don’t Forget Your Password! If you do forget your password, contact your program provider’s authorization center.

  • Page 29: More Features

    MORE FEATURES MORE FEATURES Up to this point in the manual, you’ve learned how to use the on-screen program guides, how to get around in the menu system, and how to use the Lists & Limits feature. This section highlights the rest of the features offered by your DSS including the following: •...

  • Page 30: Pay-Per-View Programs

    MORE FEATURES Pay-Per-View Programs Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase on an event-by-event basis. For instance, there might be a specific channel that runs nothing but previews for movies. After previewing the movie, you can purchase it or find out more details about it.

  • Page 31: Using The Attractions Guide

    MORE FEATURES Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs When you use the Program Guide to select a PPV program, the Program Details screen gives you a few more options. Use the Program Guide to get to the Program Details screen. Select View Channel to see go to that channel and view a program preview (if a preview is available).

  • Page 32: Using The Purchases Menu

    MORE FEATURES Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow keys to see more items. The display also shows the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.

  • Page 33: Timer Feature

    MORE FEATURES Timer Feature The Timer feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. To use the Timer feature, select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence.

  • Page 34: The Mailbox

    MORE FEATURES The Mailbox The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”— from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. How to Tell When You Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on ®...

  • Page 35: Alternate Audio Programs

    MORE FEATURES Mailbox Size The mailbox has enough memory to store as many as ten (10) 200-character messages. You should periodically review and erase your mail messages to prevent any mail messages from being erased by the system when memory runs low. Alternate Audio Programs Alternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs (when available) to be played with the video.

  • Page 36: Picture Size

    MORE FEATURES Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16:9. You should only use the Cinema option if you have a CinemaScreen ®...

  • Page 37: Using On-Line Help

    MORE FEATURES Using On-Line Help On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens. The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, and Menu Help. Auto Help Most menus contain a short description of that menu. Help Buttons Help buttons appear in many display screens.
  • Page 38 MORE FEATURES...

  • Page 39: Connections

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the DSS ® components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 40: Connecting Your Dss Receiver To Your Tv

    CONNECTIONS ® Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV ® If your DSS system has not been professionally installed, or if you move your system or add a component, refer to these pages to help you connect your system. Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS) ®...

  • Page 41: Choosing A Connection

    CONNECTIONS Choosing a Connection The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the DSS ® receiver with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV and VCR Owner’s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components. Connection A Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality.
  • Page 42 CONNECTIONS Connection A Best Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF inputs and outputs (jacks) • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. 1.
  • Page 43 CONNECTIONS Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. 1.
  • Page 44 CONNECTIONS Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input (jack) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box. 1.
  • Page 45 CONNECTIONS Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input • Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. ® To receive DSS programming: •...

  • Page 46: Interactive Setup

    CONNECTIONS Interactive Setup If you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the interactive setup again, go to the Assistance menu and select Setup .

  • Page 47: Reference

    REFERENCE REFERENCE ® System Overview ® Although the DSS system is simple to use, there are a number of parts in the system. Don’t be overwhelmed. This section explains how these different parts work together to bring a picture to your screen.

  • Page 48: Parts Of The Dss System

    REFERENCE Parts of the DSS One way to understand the DSS different parts of the system—from the studio down to the DSS receiver and remote control in your living room. Uplink Center Authorization Center World View These parts make up the DSS Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite.

  • Page 49: Home View

    REFERENCE Home View These parts are inside of or attached to your house. Satellite Dish DSS Receiver Telephone Jack ® Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program information and relays it to your DSS may be installed in different locations on or around your house. The satellite dish must, however, be pointed in a southern direction toward the satellite.) ®...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Controls

    REFERENCE Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Turns the DSS ® receiver’s power on or off. DISPLAY Brings up the on-screen channel marker. ANTENNA Switches the source of the video signal from DSS signal. ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called “pointing.”...

  • Page 51: Remote Control Buttons

    REFERENCE Remote Control Buttons OFF•ON Turns the device you are controlling on or off. TV Tells the remote to control the TV. DSS Turns on the DSS ® receiver and tells the remote to control ® system functions. DISPLAY Brings up the on-screen channel marker. MENU•SELECT Brings up the Main menu.

  • Page 52: Programming The Remote To Control Atv

    REFERENCE Programming the Remote Control ® The DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV To determine whether the remote needs to be programmed, turn the TV on, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.

  • Page 53: Remote Codes

    REFERENCE Remote Codes Akai ... 002 Anam National ... 038 AOC ... 011, 019, 027, 088 Candle ... 011, 027, 033 Citizen ... 011, 027, 033, 064 Colortyme ... 011, 027, 084 Concerto ... 011, 027 Contec/Cony ... 036, 037, 040, 042, 064 Craig ...

  • Page 54: Glossary

    REFERENCE Glossary The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistance ® menu of your DSS system. Access Card ® ® Identifies you to the DSS service providers and is required for your DSS system to work.
  • Page 55 REFERENCE Main Menu 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 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.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    REFERENCE Troubleshooting ® The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics ® check on your DSS system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. Make sure that • All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See Connecting Your DSS information.

  • Page 57: Appendix A: Warranty Information

    APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION Toll-Free Telephone Product Help You can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number: 1-800-679-4776 (Toll free inside U.S.A.) ® Our toll-free DSS System number operates from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST on weekdays and 10:00 a.m.
  • Page 58 APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION What we will do: • During the initial 90 days: Exchange the defective portion of your DSS basic installation defects at no cost to you. • After the 90 days and within one year: Exchange the defective portion of your DSS a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver.
  • Page 59 APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: • Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. •...

  • Page 60: Appendix B: Fcc Regulations

    APPENDIX B: FCC REGULATIONS FCC Registration Information Your DSS ® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

  • Page 61: Appendix C: Accessories

    APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES Audio/Video Cables RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors Stereo Audio/ Video Cable with gold RCA-type connectors S-VHS Video Cable (2) Weatherproof “F” Connectors for RG-6 coaxial cable Miscellaneous Supplies Grounding Block for RG-6 coaxial cable Self-Installer’s Kit Accessory Order Form for GE DSS Description...
  • Page 62 APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number above your name on MasterCard...

  • Page 63: Index

    Cinema screen 34 Menu Help 35 CLEAR button 8, 18 MENU•SELECT button 8 Coming Attractions 29 Menus Assistance 19 Dish Pointing 19 DIRECTV 4 exiting 18 DSS Satellite Dish Mailbox 19 Antenna 46 Options 19 Program Guide 19 Purchases 19...
  • Page 64 Thomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporations to take part in a special program to improve our environment. Thomson has committed itself to a voluntary initiative program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The program’s purpose is to reduce toxic air emissions and to promote pollution prevention.

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