Satellite Receiver User's Guide GRD33G2A We bring good things to life. SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Cautions Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a "hot component" such as an audio power amplifier. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commerical, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 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? ............................................................... 8 Program Guides ............................................................9 Bringing Up the Program Guides ............................................... 10 Using A Program Guide ............................................................... 10 Using the Number Keys (0-9) .......................................................10 Scrolling Channel By Channel ......................................................10 Scrolling Page By Page ................................................................. 11 Tuning to a Program ..................................................................... 11 Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu ..................... 11 Types of Program Guides ............................................................. 12 Sorting the Grid Guide ................................................................. 13 Exiting A Program Guide .............................................................. 15 The Menu System .......................................................17 Using the Menu System ............................................................... 18 Exiting a Screen ............................................................................ 18 Using Help ..................................................................................... 18 Menu Descriptions ........................................................................ 19 Lists & Limits...............................................................21 An Overview .................................................................................. 22 Setting the Ratings Limit .............................................................. 22 Setting Up Spending Limits ......................................................... 23 Creating Favorite Channel Lists .................................................. 23 Parent Approved Channel List .................................................... 25 Selecting a Channel List to Use .................................................. 25 Locking the System ....................................................................... 25 Unlocking the System ................................................................... 26 Session Unlock .............................................................................. 26 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS More Features .............................................................27 Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................ 28 Using the Attractions Guide ......................................................... 29 Using the Purchases Menu ..........................................................30 Timer Feature ................................................................................ 31 Editing or Canceling a Timer ........................................................ 31 The Mailbox ................................................................................... 32 Alternate Audio Programs ............................................................ 33 Picture Size .................................................................................... 34 System Test ................................................................................... 34 New Access Card Setup ............................................................... 34 Using On-Line Help ....................................................................... 35 Connections.................................................................37 Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV ............................... 38 Choosing a Connection ................................................................ 39 Interactive Setup ........................................................................... 44 Disabling Interactive Setup ..........................................................44 Reference .....................................................................45 Parts of the DSS® System ............................................................. 46 Front Panel Controls ..................................................................... 48 Back Panel ..................................................................................... 48 Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... 49 Programming the Remote to Control aTV ................................ 50 Using the Remote Buttons to Control a TV ................................ 50 Glossary ......................................................................................... 52 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 53 Appendix A: Warranty Information .......................... 55 Appendix B: FCC Regulations ................................... 58 Appendix C: Accessories ........................................... 59 Index ............................................................................ 61 DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics 2 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® system. 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST ¢ 2 3 4 5 POINT AND SELECT ¢ Lists & Limits The fifth section of the book introduces you to the Lists & Limits feature, which lets you control the way you watch DSS® programming by creating favorite channel lists, and by setting ratings limits and spending limits. PROGRAM GUIDES THE MENU SYSTEM ¢ ¢ The Rest of the Manual The rest of the book highlights the remaining features, and includes reference information such as a connections guide, a glossary, and an index. LISTS & LIMITS Take some time right now to read at least the first five sections. Then, as you have time, you can check out the rest of the book. 3 FIRST THINGS FIRST What is the 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 uses the 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 discs and CDs. You know the dish is small--18 inches wide--and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the DSS® System Installer Guide for specific information.) Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS® system. But what about the things you don't know? For instance... · The DSS® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS® remote and push the DSS® button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to a channel. There is an on-screen Program Guide. The Program Guide is like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the Guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News. There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail from your program providers. There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how to use the DSS® system: Auto Help, Help buttons, and the About DSS menu. When you order programming, you need to know your Access Card number. To get the number, select Options from the Main menu, and then select System Test. Wait for the system to run all of it's tests. The Access Card number is displayed at the end of the system test. Write the Access Card number in the space below for easy reference: · · · Ordering DSS® Programming 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: Call 1-800-347-3288 Call 1-800-204-USSB 4 FIRST THINGS FIRST Unpacking the Box The following items come with your DSS® receiver: · · Receiver (with access card inserted) Remote Control ON/OFF DISPLAY MENU SELECT ANTENNA Receiver OFF·ON TV DSS MENU·SELECT GUIDE DISPLAY CLEAR PREV CH 1 4 2 5 8 0 ANT 3 6 9 VOL CHAN Remote Control 7 FAV·INPUT ALT AUD MUTE Installing Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS® remote. 1. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and - end of each battery in each compartment. 3. Replace the cover. 5 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® system has been installed, meaning: 1. The DSS® satellite dish has been installed, correctly pointed at the satellite, and connected to your DSS® receiver. 2. The DSS® receiver is connected to your television and to a telephone line. 3. The access card is installed in your DSS® receiver. Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of the DSS® receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers. 4. The DSS® remote control has batteries and can be programmed to control both your DSS® receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-controllable). If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation. ...