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SATELLITE RECEIVER

USER'S GUIDE

Summary of Contents for - 1998 TOCOM 15325790

Page 1: ...SATELLITE RECEIVER USER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... 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 Note to Satellite Dish Installer 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 installatio...

Page 3: ...uides 19 Sorting the Guides 21 The Menu System 27 Using the Menu System 28 Exit and Help 28 Menu Descriptions 29 The Program Guide 30 Anatomy of a Program Guide 30 The Mailbox 31 How to tell when you have mail 31 Checking your mail 31 Pay Per View Programs 32 Purchasing and Previewing 32 Tuning to a PPV Program 32 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs 33 Using the Attractions Guide 34 Using the...

Page 4: ...ns 44 Audio Language 45 Alternate Data 45 The Dish Pointing Menu Screen 46 Using the On Screen Signal Meter 47 Home Control 48 Fetch Menu 50 Customize the Fetch Menu 50 Reference 51 Parts of the DSS System 52 World View 52 Home View 53 Controls and Buttons 54 Front Panel Controls 54 Back Panel Controls 55 Remote Control Buttons 56 Programming the Remote Control 57 Programming the Remote to Control...

Page 5: ... how to use the menu system and guides different ways to connect the receiver to your TV how to order programming Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the book includes menu information reference information such as remote codes a glossary and an index First Things First 1 The Menu System Program Guides Reference 4 3 ...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...V POWER S ELE C T Remote Control 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 progra...

Page 8: ...s 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 ...

Page 9: ...oint down that is to move the highlight toward the bottom of the screen press the down arrow To point right press the right arrow 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...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...ks 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 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio...

Page 12: ...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 To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output ...

Page 13: ... 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 To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel...

Page 14: ...ming 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 To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 2 Turn DSS recei...

Page 15: ...iver 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 VIDEO DSS RECEIVER CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA L R SATELLITE IN AUDIO L IN R VIDEO AUDIO SATELLITE DISH TV OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3...

Page 16: ...sh 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 Call 1 800 347 3288 Programming with USSB 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 Opt...

Page 17: ...des 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 The Menu System Program Guides Reference 4 3 2 Appendices 5 Program Guides ...

Page 18: ...rogram Guide or by using the GUIDE button on the remote Family is one of five selectable Profiles Program titles and information Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by Topics Movies or Sports Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Searches guide for specific information Displays more sorting options Takes you to the Main menu Scrolls through the g...

Page 19: ...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 appea...

Page 20: ...ide 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 p...

Page 21: ... channel Buy Program to purchase the program 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 Lo...

Page 22: ...ns Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information 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 You can point to any program and tune to that channel or get more information Just press the MENU SELECT or INFO buttons ...

Page 23: ... 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 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 gui...

Page 24: ...rests 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 Select a Sports Theme that interests you All The All button resets the guide to show all available topics channels and listings for the curren...

Page 25: ...ar 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 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 t...

Page 26: ...a common term you might see in program information like NBA 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 Scou...

Page 27: ...or example you could sort the guide by pay per view 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 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 ret...

Page 28: ...information about the guide Press MENU SELECT to continue 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 The Main menu Brings up the DSS system Main menu Press MENU SELECT to continue Exit button Help button Arrow button Main menu button ...

Page 29: ...trees and desserts the on screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need Don t Forget Point and Select As with all of the on screen displays you use Point and Select to navigate Use the MENU SELECT button to bring up the Main menu and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option 1 Reference The Menu System Appendices 5 4 3 Program Guides 2 The Menu Sys...

Page 30: ...U 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 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 th...

Page 31: ...about the DSS receiver and remote change how your system looks run the system test and install a new access card Dish Pointing Use to find your dish pointing coordinates and to access the on screen signal strength meter Home Control With the proper equipment this feature lets you control certain devices and appliances in your house Don t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel fre...

Page 32: ...lls through the guide Shows all available programs Indicates current time The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide brings up your default program guide the Detail Guide the Grid Guide or SurfGuide Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Bringing Up the Program Guides Besides selecting Program Guide in the M...

Page 33: ...on in the channel banner is highlighted If the DSS receiver is turned off the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes Checking your mail Select Mailbox on the Main menu or channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press MENU SELECT The message is opened for you to read Mail provides the latest information from program providers 2 Press MENU SELECT again to close the ...

Page 34: ...ram providers may offer on screen purchase instructions usually as the PPV program begins Select a PPV program from the program guide Preview a coming attraction by selecting a channel from the Attractions Guide Tuning to a PPV Program When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a Pay Per View channel you need to press the INFO button to bring up the Program Details screen ...

Page 35: ...ne to that channel Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel Buy Program to purchase the program 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 You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver...

Page 36: ...e Attractions Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button until the Detail Guide or Grid Guide appears on screen 2 Use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen 3 Point to and select the Other Guides button 4 Point to and select the Attractions Guide The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats 5 Point to a channel and select it The Attractions Guide is accessed through th...

Page 37: ...s The display also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the Past Purchases list might be modified after each billing cycle and still show purchases for which you have already paid Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen You can review the program description as well as cancel a...

Page 38: ...CT You can set a per event spending limit for each Profile 2 Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a single program spending limit After a spending limit is set and the system is locked you must enter a password to purchase a pay per view program that costs more than your spending limit allows Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked ...

Page 39: ...When the sentence is complete select Run Timer Complete the on screen sentence to set up a timer On screen icons are an easy way to understand the timers indicates the timer is set indicates the timer is set for a PPV indicates a timer conflict Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the following Use the arrows keys to edit the T...

Page 40: ...n the options you can create or edit the user s channel list set a ratings limit viewing hours per event spending limits and assign a profile password Creating a profile Channel List 1 Point to and select Edit Users then choose a user 2 Point to a channel list option and press MENU SELECT To start you can add or delete all channels 3 Use the arrow keys to point to a channel and press MENU SELECT t...

Page 41: ...mit for rated movies based on the MPAA ratings system as long as the program provider has transmitted the proper code Note that the ratings limit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider or if the system has not been locked 1 Point to Set Rating Limit and press MENU SELECT Use the arrow keys to move the sel...

Page 42: ...4 hours and when programming can be viewed Be sure to lock the system for these limits to take effect Setting Up Spending Limits Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for pay per view programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press MENU SELECT You can set a per event spending limit for each profile 2 Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a singl...

Page 43: ...order to put into effect the ratings spending viewing and channel limits you have set up When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 Point to Lock System and press MENU SELECT Locking the system protects the limits you set up 2 Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four digit system password 3 Enter the password a s...

Page 44: ...nner Choosing Your Profile Each time that you turn on the DSS receiver the Family profile is selected by default To select a different Profile 1 Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles The WHO button toggles through the profiles 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal password to activate your profile If the profile is not password protected you can just press MENU S...

Page 45: ...nd run a system test If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu About DSS Select About DSS from the Options menu to choose from a list of on line Help topics Point and select to find out about the specific parts of the DSS system then use the right arrow key to continue through each of the Help screens or press ...

Page 46: ... and menu system Translucency lets you choose the translucency of the menu displays Slide the indicator bar to make the screens more opaque or less opaque Animation lets you turn animation on or off Animation appears on screen only when music channels are selected System Options System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the Options menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic pr...

Page 47: ...TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4 3 the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16 9 Data Port Let s you choose whether the low speed data port is used for low speed data or communicating with the Home Control Base accessory See the Home Control section in this book for more information Audio Language When you select Audio Language from the Options menu the Audio Language display screen comes up Poi...

Page 48: ...OTE The menu screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here 5 Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight Zip Code and then press MENU SELECT 6 Enter the zip code for the dish installation location 7 Record the elevation and azimuth numbers below Elevation ___________ Azimuth __________ Elevation is the up down angle that the dish is pointed Azimuth is si...

Page 49: ...u should hear a continuous tone If you are not receiving a signal you need to incrementally adjust the azimuth setting on the dish After you receive a signal you will want to continue to adjust the azimuth to try to get the best possible signal Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine tuning the dish Although the signal strength may appear to change this may be due to different type...

Page 50: ...e Control Home Control can control several devices 2 Select a device you would like to control 3 Complete the on screen sentence using the arrow buttons and MENU SELECT Press MENU SELECT to scroll through the lists of appliances and locations Keep track of devices by assigning a label To control devices you must connect a Home Control Data Interface to the receiver and a remote module to the devic...

Page 51: ...lamp modules Select Edit Setup to change a device Control the device from the menu To schedule a timer 1 Select Set Timer 2 Schedule a timer by completing the on screen sentence Complete the on screen sentence to schedule a timer 3 Use the arrows and MENU SELECT to enter an on and off time 4 Point to and select Run Timer Clear Timer removes all the timer information Suspend turns off the timer but...

Page 52: ...o the Fetch menu For example you can add the About DSS menu item to the Fetch menu 1 Press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options 3 Point to About DSS but do not select it Instead press FETCH on the remote The Fetch menu appears 4 Use the arrow up and down arrow buttons to point to where the new Fetch item should appear 5 Press MENU SELECT to confirm the selection Thes...

Page 53: ...g a picture to your screen What s It For This section also describes the controls located on the front and back of the receiver What Else Can it Do Your remote is capable of controlling other devices as well This section tells you how to program the remote to control TVs VCRs Laserdisc players and other equipment First Things First 1 The Menu System Program Guides Reference 4 3 2 Appendices 5 Refe...

Page 54: ...ure Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite Satellite Relays the programming signals back to your satellite dish The satellite is parked above the equator in geostationary orbit 22 300 miles above the earth DSS Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals Because the satellite is so powerful the dish can be as small as 18 inches Program Provider Authorization Center Proces...

Page 55: ...nuous service The system automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the DSS receiver is calling out Television If your television is remote controllable you can program the DSS Universal TV Remote to change channels and volume DSS Remote included with your DSS system Controls the DSS system as well as most remote controllable TVs Point the remote at the device you want to control Access ...

Page 56: ...tenna or cable signal ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called pointing The up and down arrows also change channels MENU SELECT Brings up the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press MENU SELECT to select a highlighted choice ACCESS CARD Identifies you to your program providers The...

Page 57: ...ility use this jack along with the audio video jacks to connect the DSS receiver to your TV VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video capability use this jack to connect the DSS receiver to your TV You must also connect the AUDIO jacks AUDIO R and L Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video capability use these ja...

Page 58: ...rofiles CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and return to normal viewing MENU SELECT Brings up the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press MENU SELECT to select a highlighted choice ARROWS Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called pointing INFO Brings up the on screen channel banner Press ...

Page 59: ...rom DSS satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal Programming the Remote Control The DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs The remote is programmed to control most RCA GE and ProScan TVs The remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver The remote can control two DSS recei...

Page 60: ...WN to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try the next code listed for your brand 6 Repeat these steps until the TV responds to the remote commands Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV DSS1 DSS2 to set the remo...

Page 61: ...041 056 061 068 Mitsubishi 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068 108 117 MTC 011 019 027 Multivision 081 NAD 018 023 NEC 011 014 019 027 038 084 Panasonic 012 013 038 086 111 Penney 000 008 011 019 027 040 068 077 086 088 Philco 006 007 010 011 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Philips 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 113 Portland ...

Page 62: ...he dish antenna must be pointing directly to the satellites to receive the DSS signal Obtain dish pointing coordinates and check signal strength in the Dish Pointing menu screen DSS Receiver Receives processes and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video Elevation Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS dish antenna When you enter your zip code or latitude...

Page 63: ...ted 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 a...

Page 64: ...tly The access card is installed in the receiver Running the System Test Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system 1 Turn on your TV and the DSS receiver 2 Press DSS to put remote in DSS system mode then press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 3 Point to and select Options 4 Point to and select System Options 5 Point to and select System Test 6 If your system does no...

Page 65: ...understandings shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the problem Include your name address and model serial number of your unit These numbers are located on the back of your receiver If your DSS System is within the w...

Page 66: ...thin 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit s carton Shipping inst...

Page 67: ...amming Installation Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DSS product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The re...

Page 68: ...ations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to m...

Page 69: ...otal Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH 5 00 Qty All accessories are subject to availability HCDSS10 Home Control Kit contains a Data Interface that connects to the DSS receiver and a lamp module HC10LM Lamp module lets you control incandescent lamps Use to dim brighten and turn lamps on off HC20AM or HC30AM A...

Page 70: ...ow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card My card expires United States and Canada Orders To place your or der by phone have your V isa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8A...

Page 71: ... 29 31 Options 29 43 Profiles 29 38 Program Guide 29 Purchases 29 Timers 29 37 Movies button 22 O Options menu 29 43 Other Guides Attractions Guide 34 button 19 25 P Passwords 41 Pay per view programs 32 tuning to 32 Profiles channel lists 38 choosing 42 locking 41 menu 29 38 ratings limits 39 spending limits 40 unlocking 42 viewing hours 40 Program guides 4 15 19 anatomy 16 30 Attractions Guide 2...

Page 72: ... on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15325790 The following materials were used in printing this publication 85 THIS PAPER CONTAINS 85 RECYCLED MATERIAL THIS PAPER IS WHITENED BY A TOTALLY CHLORINE FREE PROCESS ...

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