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Reference
Mailbox
Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers.
Main Menu
The first list of choices in the DSS
®
on-screen menu system. Press the MENU button on the remote or front panel to bring
up the Main menu.
Past Purchases
Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.
Point and Select
The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different
parts of the on-screen displays.
Program Guide
Lists and updates the programs and services available from your program providers.
Ratings Limit
Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating information. The operation of this
feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by the program provider.
Signal Meter
An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test tone to help you lock in
on the satellite signal. The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS
®
dish.
Spending Limit
Provides a means of restricting viewing; based on cost-per-program limit.
System Test
Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the DSS
®
system—signal,
tuning, phone connection, and access card—are connected and working properly.
Themes
Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest to you.
TV/DSS
®
Remote control and front panel button that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable signals to the
satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote controls.
Upcoming Purchases
Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.
Whole-House Distribution System
A device which receives signals, amplifies them, and then sends them to other televisions within your home.
