User manual RCA DRD503MLBC

SATELLITE RECEIVER USER'S GUIDE 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. 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. Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your DSS® receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Care and Cleaning: Table of Contents First Things First ................................................... 3 What is the DSS® System? ............................................................... 4 What's in the Box ............................................................................ 5 Using This Manual ........................................................................... 6 The Point and Select Method ................................................... 7 Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV ................................... 8 Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 8 Jacks and Cables ........................................................................ 9 Connecting the VCR Controller .................................................... 14 Ordering DSS® Programming ........................................................ 16 Program Guides .................................................. 17 Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 18 Anatomy of The Channel Banner ................................................. 19 Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 20 Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 20 Tuning to a Program ............................................................... 21 The Other Program Guides ........................................................... 21 Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 23 The Menu System ............................................... 29 Using the Menu System ................................................................ 30 Exit and Help ........................................................................... 30 Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 31 The Program Guide ....................................................................... 32 Anatomy of a Program Guide ................................................ 32 The Mailbox ................................................................................... 33 How to tell when you have mail ............................................ 33 Checking your mail ................................................................. 33 Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 34 Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 34 Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 34 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs ......................... 35 Using the Attractions Guide ................................................... 36 Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 37 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ................ 37 Spending Limits ....................................................................... 38 Timers Feature ............................................................................... 39 Profiles ........................................................................................... 41 Creating a profile Channel List .............................................. 41 Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 42 Viewing Hours ......................................................................... 43 Setting Up Spending Limits .................................................... 43 1 Table of Contents Locking a User's Profile ........................................................... 44 Locking the System ................................................................. 44 Choosing Your Profile ............................................................. 45 Options .......................................................................................... 46 Look and Feel .......................................................................... 47 System Options ....................................................................... 48 Audio Language ..................................................................... 49 Alternate Data ........................................................................ 49 The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 50 Using the On-Screen Signal Meter ........................................ 51 Home Control ................................................................................ 52 Fetch Menu .................................................................................... 54 Customize the Fetch Menu .................................................... 54 Reference............................................................. 55 Parts of the DSS® System ............................................................... 56 World View .............................................................................. 56 Home View .............................................................................. 57 Controls and Buttons .................................................................... 58 Front Panel Controls ............................................................... 58 Back Panel Controls ................................................................ 59 Remote Control Buttons ......................................................... 60 Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 61 Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ..................... 62 Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR ................... 62 Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices ........... 63 Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device .................... 63 Remote Codes ......................................................................... 64 Glossary .......................................................................................... 66 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 68 Running the System Test ............................................................... 68 Appendix A: Warranty Information .................. 69 Appendix B: FCC Regulations ............................ 72 Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 73 Index .................................................................... 75 DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121. 2 First Things First Read the First Two Chapters The first two chapters of the manual introduce you to your DSS® system, and show you how to use the on-screen guides and menus. In First Things First, you'll learn: · how to use this manual · how to use the menu system and guides · different ways to connect the receiver to your TV · how to connect the VCR controller · how to order programming Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides. 1 First Things First ¢ 2 3 Program Guides The Menu System The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the book includes menu information, reference information such as remote codes, a glossary, and an index. 4 Reference ¢ ¢ ¢ 5 Appendices 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 DSS1 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: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the About DSS menu. · · · 4 First Things First What's in the Box The following items come with your DSS® receiver: · · · Receiver (with access card inserted) Remote Control VCR Controller POWER VCR AUX DSS1 DSS2 TV ON/OFF GUIDE FETCH INFO MENU SELECT ANTENNA WHO MENU ELE C T S CLEAR INFO CH+ ALT. AUD VOL MUTE VOL CH- GO BACK Receiver 1 4 7 INPUT 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 ANTENNA FORWARD REVERSE PLAY RECORD STOP PAUSE Remote Control VCR Controller Installing Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your DSS® remote. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment, matching the + and - end of each battery. 3. Replace the cover. Programming the Remote Depending on your equipment you may need to program the remote to control other devices. Check out "Programming the Remote" in the Reference section. 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 options 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 antenna 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. Then, refer to the next section, Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to Your TV. See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer's Kit. 6 First Things First The Point and 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. 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. Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the arrow. For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight toward the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To point right, press the right arrow. MENU ELE C T ARROW KEYS S CLEAR 2. Select Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by pressing the MENU·SELECT button on the remote or front panel. Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the change you have indicated. For example, the instructions in the User's Manual might tell you to Point to the Exit button and press MENU·SELECT. Once you've got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you can use any part of the DSS® system. Don't worry about getting stuck inside a menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching. 7 First Things First Connecting Your DSS® Receiver to 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. 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® receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference · · Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit. · · Protect Your Components from Overheating · · · · Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Do not stack components. Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. Place an amplifier or DSS® receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. 8 First Things First Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS® system. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. S-Video Jack 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. The DSS® receiver audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red) audio jack on the DSS® receiver. Audio/Video Jacks RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the DSS® receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS® system is used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS® receiver and your TV's antenna input. RF Jack VCR Controller Jack and Cable The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the DSS® receiver's back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR's remote sensor. VCR Controller Jack 9 First Things First 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 and audio/video inputs Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV VIDEO IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO CH4 CH3 TV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L SATELLITE DISH R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R AUDIO L CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. 2. Connect audio/video cables as shown. 3. Connect S-Video cable as shown. VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT To receive DSS® programming: 1. Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS® receiver. 2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel. To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive off-air programming (with cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4). 3. Tune cable box to desired channel. To record DSS® programming: 1. Tune TV to receive S-Video output from DSS® receiver. 2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel. 3. Set your VCR to record on line input. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. To view VCR programming: 1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4). 10 First Things First 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 DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV VIDEO IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 TV IN VIDEO RAUDIO L SATELLITE DISH R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R AUDIO L CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. 2. Connect audio/video cables as shown. VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT To receive DSS® programming: 1. Tune TV to receive line output from DSS® receiver (often called Input 1). 2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel. To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive off-air programming (with cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4). 3. Tune cable box to desired channel. To record DSS® programming: 1. Tune TV to record line output from DSS® receiver (Input1). 2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel. 3. Set your VCR to record on line input. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. To view VCR programming: 1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4). 11 First Things First 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 DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV VIDEO IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 TV IN SATELLITE DISH R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R AUDIO L CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables and audio/video cables as shown. VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT To receive DSS® programming: · Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver). To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive cable programming (with cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4). 3. Tune cable box to desired channel. To record DSS® programming: 1. Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS® signal. 2. Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel. 3. Set VCR to record on line input. CAUTION To view VCR programming: 1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4). 2. Turn DSS® receiver off. Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. 12 First Things First Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: · · TV with RF input Coaxial cables DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV VIDEO IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 TV IN SATELLITE DISH CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R L AUDIO To connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. To receive DSS® programming: · Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Turn off DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive cable programming (with cable box): 1. Turn off DSS® receiver. 2. Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4). 3. Tune cable box to desired channel. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. 13 First Things First Connecting the VCR Controller In order for the DSS® receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver. 1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DSS® receiver. Front of VCR Back of DSS Receiver OUT TO TV VCR CONTROL PHONE JACK S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. REMOTE SENSOR VCR Locating the VCR's Infrared Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sensor on your VCR. Some VCRs label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If your VCR is labeled, affix the VCR controller directly over the sensor. Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR's remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller. 1. Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR. 2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off. 3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor. To test the VCR controller, use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and then follow the steps described under "Selecting a VCR Type." 14 First Things First Selecting a VCR Type You need to tell the DSS® receiver which VCR brand you are using. 1. Press MENU·SELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Options and press MENU·SELECT. 3. Point to System Options and press MENU·SELECT. 4. Point to Set VCR Type and press MENU·SELECT. The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR. 5. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR brand. The VCR codes are located in the "Reference" section of this book. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that the receiver and the VCR are communicating. · Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the DSS® receiver. 15 First Things First 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. If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu. 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 When you order programming, you need to know your Access Card number. To get the number, select Options from the Main menu, then System Options, 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: ________________________________ 16 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 the program guide 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. Then, press MENU·SELECT to tune to that program. 1 First Things First ¢ 2 3 Program Guides The Menu System 4 Reference ¢ ¢ ¢ 5 Appendices 17 Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides. Program titles and information "Family" is one of five selectable Profiles Indicates current time Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by: Topics, Movies, or Sports Scrolls through the guide Takes you to the Main menu Displays more sorting options Searches guide for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Shows all available programs Bringing Up the Program Guides You can access the program guides by pressing MENU·SELECT on the remote and selecting Program Guide, or by using the GUIDE button on the remote. 18 Program Guides Anatomy of The Channel Banner Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner. Program titles and information "Family" is one of five selectable Profiles Takes you to the Main menu Locks and unlocks the system Sorts the guide alphabetically by title Use Home Control or Data Port Read mail from program providers Searches guide for specific information The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and MENU·SELECT to choose an item. On-screen icons represent frequently used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item's status. Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system. Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout has found program information. Highlighted Mail icon indicates a message in your mailbox. Home Control or Data Port icons The icon changes appearence depending on how the Low Speed Data port is used. 19 Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button 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. The SurfGuide The SurfGuide displays a half-hour format. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to a two-hour format. Getting Around in the Guides This section describes how to change channels and move around the program guide. Point to Channels with the number keys (0-9) You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point to channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 on the remote. To point to channel 530, press 5-3-0. Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section--or page--of the total program guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: point to other times with the left and right arrows; point to other channels with the up and down arrows. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide. Select Options from the Main menu. Select Look and Feel, then set the Default Guide. 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. 20 Program Guides Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU·SELECT. To see information about a program in the guide, press INFO. The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options. Then, 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 Buy and Record to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program. (Some Buy and Record programs may have a different purchase price.) Other Times to see what other times the program is available. The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel. · The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select. The Other Program Guides Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide. You can access these guides by selecting the Other Guides button at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide. Other Guides button 21 Program Guides The Channel Guide Displays a channel's programming schedule in a channel-bychannel format. The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user's profile. The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. You can point to any program and tune to that channel, get more information, or set a timer to record. Just press the MENU·SELECT, INFO, or RECORD buttons Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide: · Point to a channel and press MENU·SELECT. · Point to Exit and press MENU·SELECT. · Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote. 22 Program Guides Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several onscreen buttons that sort the guide in different ways. The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide. Topics The Topics button sorts the guide according to the current user's preferences. Select the Topics button to sort the guide. The Topics button changes to the Topics Themes button. Press the Topics Themes button to edit the current user's themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user's profile. Topics button Topics Themes button Checkmark the themes that interest you. Select the categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the Topics button in the guides. Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the guide when you sort by the Topics button. 23 Program Guides 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 types of movies, such as comedies or musicals. Movies button Movies Themes button Select a Movies Themes that interests you. Sports Select the Sports button to list sporting events only. After selecting Sports, the Sports button changes to a Sports Themes button. Select the Sports Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of sports, such as basketball or soccer. Sports button Sports Themes button Select a Sports Theme that interests you. All The All button resets the guide to show all available topics, channels and listings for the current Profile. All button 24 Program Guides AlphaSort 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. For example, to search for the program, Auto Racing, the first letter you should enter is "A". (Words like "The", "A" and "An" appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with "A" appear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter "U". All titles beginning with "AU" appear in the list. AlphaSort button AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide. Continue entering the specific title's letters until it appears in the AlphaSort list. If you enter the wrong letter, select either Backspace or Clear All. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press the MENU·SELECT button to select it, the INFO button to see more information, or the RECORD button to set up a timer recording. Only titles that are in the current program guide can be found by AlphaSort. 25 Program Guides 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. Point to an available Scout, and select it. Select the Enter Text button to set up the information the Scout will look for in the program guide. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters. For example, if you are interested in National Basketball Association events, enter a common term you might see in program information, like "NBA". Scout button Select Enter Text to set up a Scout. If "NBA" appears within a program title or program description, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. The Scouts will search for information when the DSS® receiver is off. (This may take up to 30 minutes for a full guide search.) You can check a Scout's results by selecting a Scout. Scouts look for specific program information. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press the MENU·SELECT button to select it, press INFO to see more information, or RECORD to set up a timer recording. A checkmark next to the Scout means it is in use. A highlighted binocular icon means the Scout has found something. 26 Program Guides 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. Select the Other Guides button. You can select multiple sort parameters. For example, you could sort the guide by pay-perview movies that are available at a future time. Select Guide Data and use the arrow and MENU·SELECT buttons to choose the Guide Data group. Other Guides button Guide Data lets you see what's on in the future. Then, select PPV in the Channel Groups category. Channel Groups is another way to sort types of programming. Select Exit, or press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to the previous guide. You can also choose another guide format from the category list. 27 Program Guides The other buttons Exit Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel. Press MENU·SELECT to continue. Exit button Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press MENU·SELECT to continue. Help button Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. Point to the down arrow, and then press MENU·SELECT to scroll down through the program guide. Arrow button The Main menu Brings up the DSS® Main menu. Press MENU·SELECT to continue. Main menu button 28 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 are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need. ® 1 First Things First ¢ 2 3 4 5 Program Guides ¢ Don't Forget Point and Select As with all of the on-screen displays, you use Point and Select to navigate. The Menu System Reference Appendices Use the MENU·SELECT button to bring up the Main menu, and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option. ¢ ¢ 29 The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU·SELECT on the remote. Use point and select to choose an 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 MENU·SELECT to select it. Exit and Help There are Exit and Help buttons at the top of most screens. Point to Exit and press MENU·SELECT to leave that screen. Point to Help to see more information about that screen. Exiting a Screen There are three ways to exit a menu: · · · Point to Exit and press MENU·SELECT. Press the CLEAR button on the remote control. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing. Press the GO BACK button on the remote. You return to the previous on-screen display or normal programming. If the Main menu doesn't appear when you press MENU·SELECT, the remote might not be in DSS® mode. Try pressing the DSS1 button on the remote, and then MENU·SELECT. Using Help All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main menu shows you information about using the Main menu screen. The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu. Context-Sensitive Help Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text. 30 The Menu System Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules. Mailbox Use to read mail messages from your program providers. Purchases