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Table of Contents
1
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