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  • Page 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE WARNING COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not This symbol indicates expose this receiver to important instructions rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ........... What is the DSS® System? .............. What's in the Box ................Using This Manual ................6 The Point and Select Method ........... Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV ........Things to Know Before Connecting Components ....8 Jacks and Cables ................
  • Page 4 Lockinga User's Profile ............Locking the System ..............Choosing Your Profile ............. Options ..................Look and Feel ................System Options ............... Audio Language ..............Dolby Digital ................Alternate Data ................ The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ........... Using the On-Screen Signal Meter ........Home Control ................

  • Page 5: First Things First

    READ THE FIRSTTWO CHAPTERS FIRST THINGS FIRST The first chapters of the manual introduce ¥ you to your DSS ® system, and show you how use the on-screen guides and menus. In First Things First, you'll learn: • how to use this manual •...

  • Page 6: What Is The Dss® System

    WHAT IS TH E DSS® SYSTEM? You've purchased the DSS ® Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS® system usesthe latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discsand CDs.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    WHAT'S I N TH E BOX The following items come with your DSS ® receiver: • Receiver (with accesscard inserted) • Remote Control • VCR Controller I ÷1 Receiver Remote Control INSTALLING BA'IIFERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS e remote.

  • Page 8: Using This Manual

    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 options are shown in italics. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT...

  • Page 9: The Point And Select Method

    THE POINT SELECT METHOD Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate 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 ® system works. POINT You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Dss® Receiver To Your Tv

    CONNECTING YOUR DSS® RECEIVER YOUR TV During the satellite dish installation, the receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide what connection is best for you.

  • Page 11: Jacks And Cables

    S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack, Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.
  • Page 12 CONNECTION BEST PICTURE SOUND QUALITY SATELLITE DISH To use this connection you must have: RECEIVER • TV with separate RF,audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks) CABLE • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs OIT,-AIR ANTENNA • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable...
  • Page 13 CONNECTION SATELLITE VERY GOOD PICTURE SOUND QUALITY DISH To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks) RECEIVER CABLE • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs OFF-AIR ANTENNA • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:...
  • Page 14 "Iv CONNECTION GOOD PICTURE SOUND QUALITY To use this connection you must have: _To-,v @ @ @ • .oR..< .._, RECEIVER • TV with RF input (jack) OR NA • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable...
  • Page 15 iraqi ?k_ _ i _ i¸_/ii_i i _ _,!Ji ¸i _!i _!I_! CONNECTION SATELLITE GOOD PICTURE SOUND QUALITY DISH To use this connection you must have: CABLE OFF-AIR A NTENNA • TVwith RF input • Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box: Connect coaxial cables as shown.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Vcr Controller

    CONN ECTI NG TH E VCR CONTROLLE In order for the DSS ® receiver and VCR to communicate, you B_k of D_ Receipt need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver. I 0" _ _e.+_.+ _+e:: ® 000 Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DSS®...
  • Page 17 SELECTING A VCR TYPE You need to tell the DSS ® receiver which VCR brand you are using. Press MENUeSELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu. Point to Options and press MENUoSELECT. Point to System Options and press MENUoSELECT. Point to Set VCR Type and press MENUoSELECT.

  • Page 18: Order!Ng Dss® Programming

    INTERACTIVE SETUP If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, 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, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup.

  • Page 19: Program Guides

    WHAT IS A PROGRAM GUIDE? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting schedule in a different format. Using the program guide is easy as long as you PROGRAM GUI DES remember Point and Select rule.

  • Page 20: Anatomy Of A Program Guide

    ANATOMY OF A PROGRAM GUI DE The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides. Program titles "Family" is one of five Indicates current time and information selectabie Profiles Returns you to previous screen the Main menu Help gives you Displays more...

  • Page 21: Anatomy Of The Channel Banner

    ANATOMY OF THE CHANNEL BANNER Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner. Program titles "Family" is one of five and information selectable Profiles Use Home Control Takes you to or Data Port the Main menu Read mail from Locks and unlocks...

  • Page 22: Using The Guide Button

    USING THE GUIDE BU'I-FON Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program. The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format.

  • Page 23: Tuning To A Program

    r. _. :"_ ,_ ..• .."_/" ii < "._:_i"_;_ TUNING TO A PROGRAM To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENUoSELECT. To see information about a program in the guide, press INFO. The Program Detailsscreen appearsand givesyou several options.
  • Page 24 The Channel Guide Displays a channel's programming schedule in a channel-by- channel format. The Logo Guide Displays channel Iogos for the current user's profile. You can point to any program tune to that channel, get more The Attractions Guide information, or set a timer record.

  • Page 25: Sorting The Guides

    SORTING GUIDES Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on- screen buttons that sort the guide in different ways. The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.
  • Page 26 Movies Select the Movies button to list movies only. After selecting Movies, the Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button. Select the Movies Themes button to sort the guide to list specific Movies button types of movies, such as comedies or musicals. Movies Themes button Select a Movies Themes that interests you.
  • Page 27 ..• • . - . • • AlphaSo_ AlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current guide. Select the AlphaSort button to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide. Use the arrow button to highlight a character, then press MENU.SELECT.
  • Page 28 Scout The Scout button lets you assign "Scouts" to search the guide for very specific program information, such as actor's names or program descriptions. Select the Scout button to view the available scouts. Scout button Point to an available Scout, and select it. Select the Enter Text button to set up the information the Scoutwill look for in the program guide.
  • Page 29 Other Guides The Other Guides button lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times, user profile channel lists, and channel groups. You can then choose a guide format to view the program information. Other Guides button Select the Other Guides button.
  • Page 30 The other buttons Exit Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel. PressMENU-SELECT to continue. Exit button Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press MENUeSELECT to continue. Help button Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other Arrow button channels in the guide.

  • Page 31: The Menu System

    WHAT'S A MENU? The DSS ® system 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 also separated into sections...

  • Page 32: Using The Menu System

    USING THE MENU SYSTEM To bring up the Main menu, press MENUoSELECT on the remote. Usepoint and select to choosean item from 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 MENUoSELECT to select it.

  • Page 33: Menu Descriptions

    MENU DESCRIPTIONS This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features included later in this chapter. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules. Mailbox Use to read mail messages from your program providers. Purchases Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review...

  • Page 34: The Program Guide

    THE PROGRAM GUIDE Selecting Program Guide brings up your default program guide: the Detail Guide, the Grid Guide or SurfGuide. ANATOMY OF A PROGRAM GUI DE The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide. Program titles "Family"...

  • Page 35: The Mailbox

    TH E MAI LBOX 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. TO TELL WH EN YOU HAVE There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the DSS ®...

  • Page 36: Pay-Per-View Programs

    PAY- PER-VI EW PROG RAMS Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase-- like a movie ticket---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 37: Using The Program Guide For Ppv Programs

    USING 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. The Program Details screen gives you several options. You can select: • View Channel to tune to that channel Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel Record Program to set a timer to record the program Buy Program to purchase the program...

  • Page 38: Using The Attractions Guide

    USING THE ATTRACTIONS GUIDE Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your Program guide. These events are called "coming attractions," and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. Pressthe GUIDE button until the Detail Guide or Grid Guide appears on-screen.

  • Page 39: Using The Purchases Menu

    USING PURCHASES MENU The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases, and spending limits. 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 40: Spending Limits

    SPENDING LIMITS Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a perIevent spending limit for pay-per-view programs. Point to Spending Limit, and press MENU.SELECT. You can set a per-event spending limit for each Profile. Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a single-program spending limit.

  • Page 41: Timers Feature

    TIMERS FEATURE The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu to bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence.
  • Page 42 Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button You can schedule a recording directly from the guide. With a program highlighted, press the RECORD button on the remote. The Program Details appears on-screen. To schedule a timer to record, select: Record Program to set a timer to record the program Buy and Record to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program.

  • Page 43: Profiles

    PROFILES When you select Profiles from the Main menu, the first screen you see is the User Profiles control panel. In addition to the Family profile, you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed by using the WHO button on the remote control.

  • Page 44: Setting The Ratings Limit

    Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the AddAII Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to •either add all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels.

  • Page 45: Viewing Hours

    VIEWING HOURS Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time, as well as the viewing hours a user can watch programming. Point to Viewing Hours, and press MENUoSELECT. You can limit viewing seven days a week. Use the digits on the remote or point to the + or - and press MENUoSELECT to complete the on-screen sentence.

  • Page 46: Lockinga User's Profile

    LOCKING A USER'S PROFILE Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her profile. When a password is assigned, the user must enter the password before he or she can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do no allow accessto, or editing of the profile limits.

  • Page 47: Choosing Your Profile

    Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits, that you have set are no longer in effect. Point to Unlock System and press MENU-SELECT. Point to Yes and press MENUeSELECT to confirm that you want to unlock the system.

  • Page 48: Options

    OPTIONS The Options menu lets you set up personal preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work. The Options menu lets you change how the system works. The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences.

  • Page 49: Look And Feel

    Remote Control shows an on-screen display of the remote control. Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the highlighted button. Front Panel shows an on-screen display of the DSS® receiver front panel. Point to the different front panel features to see a brief description of the highlighted feature.
  • Page 50 New Access CardPeriodically, your program providermayissue you a replacement access card.TheNewAccess C ardSetup displayscreen allowsyouto transferthe informationfromthe old cardonto the newone. Followthe displayscreen promptsto initializeyournew card. Once you have transferred the information to the new card, your old card becomes invalid. Because your specific account information is stored in the access card, power failures should have no effect on your DSSe system.

  • Page 51: Audio Language

    AUDIO LANGUAGE When you select Audio Language from the Options menu, the Audio Language display screen comes up. Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press MENUeSELECT. The DSS ® system will then automatically set the Important Digital Audio...

  • Page 52: The Dish Pointing Menu Screen

    THE DISH POINTING MENU SCREEN Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates: Turn on your television and satellite receiver. Tune your television to the satellite receiver's output channel. PressMENUoSELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 53: Using The On-Screen Signal Meter

    USING THE ON-SCREEN SIGNAL METER The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal, and it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal. Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: Turn on your television and satellite receiver.

  • Page 54: Home Control

    HOME CONTROL Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your DSS® receiver. Home Control setup The Home Control Data Interface connects to the LOW SPEED To control devices, you must DATA port on the back of the receiver. Once connected, you connect a Home Control Data must tell the receiver to use this port for Home Control.
  • Page 55 Use the arrow buttons and MENU.SELECT to select the house and module codes that match the device's remote module and label the module. Select Save Setup to complete the setup. Device Control Once the device is set up, there are two ways to control it; with the menu system, or with a timer.

  • Page 56: Fetch Menu

    FETCH MENU The Fetch menu is a list of favorite menu items that you define. Pressthe FETCH button on the remote. The Fetch menu appears. You can select up to eight menu items to appear in this menu. The Fetch menu is a convenient way to call up frequently used menu items.

  • Page 57: Reference

    IT ALL WORKS Although DSS ® system is simple to use, there are a number of parts in the system. Don't be overwhelmed. This section explains these different parts work together bring a picture to your screen. ¥ WHAT'S IT FOR? This section also describes controls...

  • Page 58: Parts Of The Dss® System

    ! i'.: PARTS OF TH E DSS® SYSTEM One way to understand the DSS®system isto look at the different parts of the system--from the studio down to the DSS e receiver and remote control in your living room. Autho_zaUon Cent_ WORLD VI EW These parts make up the DSS ®...

  • Page 59: Home View

    HOME VI EW These parts are inside of or attached to your house. ,_eEite Dish DSS Receiver Telephone Jack Remote Control DSS • Satellite Dish Antenna Picks up the satellite's coded program information and relays it to your DSS® receiver. (Your satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around your house.

  • Page 60: Controls And Buttons

    CONTROLS BUTTONS This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons located on the receiver and the remote control. The AccessCard door slidesopen so that you can replace the card when necessary. FRONT PAN EL CONTROLS ONIOFF Turns the DSS® receiver's power on or off. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner.

  • Page 61: Back Panel Controls

    *u_w_w vcR €Ohl_0L _11_J1_ M BACK PANEL CONTROLS OUT TO 1V Use to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/video jacks, you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality. IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the DSS®system.

  • Page 62: Remote Control Buttons

    REMOTE CONTROL BU'FI'ONS POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off. Tells the remote to control the TV. POWER DSS1 Tells the remote to control the VCR. ( oo Tells the remote to control an alternative device DSS2 connected to your TV.

  • Page 63: Programming The Remote Control

    The DSS® remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. The remote is programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. The remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers' brands.

  • Page 64: Programming The Remote To Control Your Tv

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE TO CONTROL This remote may not operate YOUR models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown this manual, or on the sheet To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed, turn the TV on, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV packed with your remote.

  • Page 65: Programming The Remote To Control Other Devices

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE TO CONTROL This remote may not operate models of the brands that are OTHER DEVICES shown. Use the codes shown this manual, or on the sheet The AUX button is a device button that can be programmed to packed with your remote.

  • Page 66: Remote Codes

    Quasar ....012, 038, 09_ 111 infinity .......... Radio Shack ..000, 021,025, 036, JBL................037,059,064,078 Jensen ........011,027 RCA ..000,006,011,019,027,03_ JVC ....... 012, 024, 036, 037, ..038, 044,046, 088,100,101,109 Realistic ............... 040, 048, 051,074 Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes RCA ........
  • Page 67 004, 005, 015, 023, RCA ........000, 027 Unika ......031,032, ......024, 025, 030, 036 RCA (Satellite Reciever) ....066 Universal ....... 051,052, Hamlin ..003, 012, 013, 034, 048 Randtek ........ 007, 008 Viewstar ....007, 008, 019, 021, Hitachi ......

  • Page 68: Glossary

    GLOSSARY The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the About DSS menu of your DSSe system. Access Card Identifies you to the DSS ® system service providers and is required for your DSS®system to work. Do not remove the accesscard except when a new card has been issued to replace the original.
  • Page 69 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®systemon-screen menus. Pressthe MENU button on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSSe 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 the section, Connecting Your DSS•...

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Warranty Information

    If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you. Refer to RCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty for the repair service phone number.
  • Page 72 How you get service: • Call 1-800-679-4776 and have your unit's date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the back of your receiver. A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists.
  • Page 73 What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

  • Page 74: Appendix B: Fcc Regulations

    FCC Registration Information Your DSSe equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 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 75: Appendix C: Accessories

    Accessory Order Form for Digital Satellite Systems RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable Total Part No. Description with weatherproof "F" RG-6 Coaxial Cable connectors 12 feet D912 $12.95 25 feet D925 $15.95 Self-Installers Kit ' 50 feet D950 $21.95 contains cable and 75 feet D975 $29.95...
  • Page 76 United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free VISA"...

  • Page 77: Index

    Dolby Digital 49 About DSS 46 Locking Access card 57 back panel 59 a profile 44 front panel 58 number 16 the system 19, 41, 44 Accessories 73 system 4, 56 Logo Guide 22 All button 24 system test 68 Look and feel 47 troubleshooting AlphaSort button 25...
  • Page 78 Passwords 44 Ratings limit 42 Timer feature Pay-per-view programs 34 RECORD button 40 editing or cancelling 40 tuning to 34 Recording setting up 39, 40 Profiles with timers 39 Timers channel lists 41 Remote control Home Control 53 choosing 45 batteries 5 icons 39, 53 locking 44...
  • Page 79 If yourDSS ® system needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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