SATELLITE RECEIVER USER'S GUIDE Safety Information 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. 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 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. The RF remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) The RF remote control may not cause harmful interference and; 2) The RF remote control must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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-commercial, 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 Choosing a DSS® Output Channel ................................................ 16 Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR .......................................... 18 Ordering DSS® Programming ........................................................ 18 Program Guides .................................................. 19 Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 20 Anatomy of The Channel Banner ................................................. 21 Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 22 Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 22 Tuning to a Program ............................................................... 23 The Other Program Guides ........................................................... 23 Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 25 The Menu System ............................................... 31 Using the Menu System ................................................................ 32 Exit and Help ........................................................................... 32 Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 33 The Program Guide ....................................................................... 34 Anatomy of a Program Guide ................................................ 34 The Mailbox ................................................................................... 35 How to tell when you have mail ............................................ 35 Checking your mail ................................................................. 35 Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 36 Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 36 Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 36 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs ......................... 37 Using the Attractions Guide ................................................... 38 Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 39 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ................ 39 Spending Limits ....................................................................... 40 Timers Feature ............................................................................... 41 Profiles ........................................................................................... 43 Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 43 Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 44 1 Table of Contents Viewing Hours ......................................................................... 45 Setting Up Spending Limits .................................................... 45 Locking a User's Profile ........................................................... 46 Locking the System ................................................................. 46 Choosing Your Profile ............................................................. 47 Options .......................................................................................... 48 Look and Feel .......................................................................... 49 System Options ....................................................................... 50 Alternate Audio ...................................................................... 51 Alternate Data ........................................................................ 51 The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 52 Using the On-Screen Signal Meter ........................................ 53 Home Control ................................................................................ 54 Fetch Menu .................................................................................... 56 Reference............................................................. 57 Parts of the DSS® System ............................................................... 58 World View .............................................................................. 58 Home View .............................................................................. 59 Controls and Buttons .................................................................... 60 Front Panel Controls ............................................................... 60 Back Panel Controls ................................................................ 61 Remote Control Buttons ......................................................... 62 Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 63 Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ..................... 64 Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR ................... 64 Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices ........... 65 Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device .................... 65 Remote Codes ......................................................................... 66 Glossary .......................................................................................... 68 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 70 Running the System Test ............................................................... 70 Appendix A: Warranty Information .................. 71 Appendix B: FCC Regulations ............................ 74 Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 75 Index .................................................................... 77 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 set the output channel · how to send the DSS® signal to multiple TVs · how to connect a D-VHS VCR · 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 4 Reference ¢ ¢ ¢ The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the book includes menu information, reference information such as remote codes, a glossary, and an index. 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 ...