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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.
Profiles
Allows you to customize DSS viewing for as many as four members of your family by creating individual user
names with specific channel lists and rating limits assigned to each.
Program Guides
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.
Satellite Receiver
Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video.
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 satellite 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
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system—
signal, tuning, phone, 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.
Upcoming Purchases
Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.