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USER’SMANUALDRD212NWWhat is the DSS System? ...3Using the Program Guide...6Using the Menu System...10Using On-line Help...14Features ...

8Using the Program GuideSorting the Program GuideThere are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottom of theProgram Guide: ▼ (down arrow),

9Movies ButtonSimplifies your Program Guide to list movies only. After selecting Movies, point to the Theme button that appears and pressSELECT to sor

10Using the Menu SystemUsing the Menu SystemThere are two parts to the menu system: menus and display screens. MenusMenus are lists of choices. The fi

Using the Menu SystemExample 2: To choose Help from the Main menu using number keys:1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu.2. Press 6 o

12Using the Menu System4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT.The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up.5. Point to a check

13Using the Menu SystemOKExitHelpCommonly Used Push ButtonsYou will find on most display screens one or more “push” buttons thatallow you to save your

14Using On-line HelpUsing On-line Help On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens. TheDSS System provides three types of Help:

15Using On-line HelpMenu HelpSelect Help from the Main menu to choose from a list of on-line Helptopics. Then, use your remote control to find out abo

16Major FeaturesMajor FeaturesThe DSS menu system offers you access to more features than a singleuser’s manual can explain in detail, so you should s

17Major FeaturesUsing the Program Guide for PPV ProgramsThe Program Details screen comes up if you point to a PPV program inthe Program Guide and pres

Safety InformationThis symbol indicates “dangerousvoltage” inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric shock orpersonal injury.This symbol indi

18Major FeaturesReviewing PPV Purchases The Past Purchases display screen, which is accessed through theOptions menu, allows you to review the program

19Major FeaturesHow to tell when you have mail:There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether theDSS receiver is turned on or off.•

20Major FeaturesMailbox SizeThe DSS mailbox has enough memory to store ten (10) forty charactermessages. You should periodically review and erase your

21Major Featuresindicates that the channel will be included in your channel list. The Parent-approved list, which is actually a channel limit,allows y

22Major FeaturesChoosing Your Channel ListThere are two ways to choose the channel list that you want to use:1. Press the FAV (Favorite Channel List)

23Major Features4. Point to the list you wish to use and press SELECT. 5. Point to OK and press SELECT.This list becomes the list that is in effect un

24Major FeaturesSetting the Ratings LimitThe Ratings Limit display screen allows you to set a maximum viewinglimit for rated programs, so long as the

25Major Features1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.2. Point to Options and press SELECT.3. Point to Locks, Limits, and Channel Lists and press SE

26Major FeaturesUnlocking the SystemThe Unlock System display screen—which is available only when thesystem is locked—allows you to unlock the system.

27Major FeaturesSession UnlockIf you override a limit when the system is locked, the system entersSession Unlock, meaning that the system is only unlo

1Table of ContentsSection 1: Using Your DSS SystemWhat is the DSS System? ...

28Other Featurescheck mark next to the program means you have selected that program.The DSS system will then automatically set the audio program to th

29Other Featuresit is available if you need more information.Picture SizeThe Picture size display screen allows you to choose between astandard TV scr

30Parts of the SystemParts of the DSS SystemOne way to understand the DSS system is to look at the different partsof the system—from the studio down t

DSS Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program information and relays it toyour DSS receiver. (Your satellite dish may be installed in dif

323/4 SWITCH If you use the OUT TO TV jack to connect your DSS receiver to the TV, setthe switch to 3 view the programming on TV channel 3. Set the sw

33Parts of the SystemON/OFFMESSAGETV/DSS MENU SELECT/DISPLAYCaution:Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. The sl

ARROWS Used to point to different items in the Program Guide or menu system. SELECT/DISPLAY Selects items in the Program Guide and the menu system. W

35MENU Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in a menu, pressing MENU has thesame effect as pressing SELECT. If you are in the Program Guide,

36Setting Up the RemoteSetting up the RemoteThe DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remotecontrollable TVs. Most RCA, GE and ProSca

37Setting up the RemoteTV CodesAkai...002Anam National...038AOC...

2Table of ContentsAlternate Audio Programs ...27ALT AUD Remote Button..

38Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVIf your DSS system has not been professionally installed, or if you moveyour syste

39Connecting the DSS ReceiverChoosing a ConnectionThe following pages show four examples of hookups commonly usedto connect the DSS receiver with a TV

40Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnection A (Best Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and

41Connecting the DSS ReceiverVIDEO OUT AUDIO OUTOUT TO TVCH3 CH4 VIDEO IN AUDIO INOUT TO TVIN FROM ANTSATELLITE INCH3 CH4 VIDEO RAUDIOLDSS ReceiverIN

42Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnection B (Very Good Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/vi

43Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnection B VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUTOUT TO TVCH3 CH4 VIDEO IN AUDIO INOUT TO TVIN FROM ANTCH3 CH4 VIDEO RAUDIOLDSS ReceiverIN

44Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnection C (Good Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input (jack)• VCR with RF

45Connecting the DSS ReceiverVIDEO OUT AUDIO OUTOUT TO TVCH3 CH4 VIDEO IN AUDIO INOUT TO TVIN FROM ANTCH3 CH4 VIDEO RAUDIOLDSS ReceiverIN FROM ANTINTV

46Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnection D (Good Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo co

47Connecting the DSS ReceiverConnection DOUT TO TVIN FROM ANTCH3 CH4 VIDEO RAUDIOLDSS ReceiverINTVCable BoxINOUTor AntennaSatellite DishSATELLITE INVI

3Getting StartedWhat is the DSS System?You’ve purchased the DSS™ Digital Satellite System, so you alreadyknow a lot of the great things it offers. You

48GlossaryGlossaryAccess Card Identifies you to the DSS service providers and is required for your DSSsystem to work. Do not remove the access card ex

49GlossaryParent-Approved Channels that are checked in the Parent-approved column of theChannel Lists and Limits display screen are the only channels

50Menu TreeDish PointingPoint to a menu item and press SELECT.Pressing the number also selects the item.1 Point Dish Using Your Zip Code2 Point Dish U

51TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check onyour DSS system. If you are experiencing any trouble

52Warranty InformationWarranty InformationToll-free telephone product helpYou can reach Thomson at the following number: 1-800-679-4776 (Toll free i

53Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials, workmanship, or basic installation, provided installation is performed by a Tho

54Warranty Information• If you are not located near an exchange point:1. Provide your Discover, Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date

55What your warranty does not cover:• Adjustment of customer controls.• Damage from misuse or neglect.• A unit that has been modified or incorporated

56FCC RegulationsFCC RegulationsFCC REGISTRATION INFORMATIONYour DSS equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in comp

57RADIO INTERFERENCEThis equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordancewith the specifi

4Using This ManualUsing this ManualThe purpose of this User’s Manual is to give you the information you’llneed to begin using the DSS system. The manu

FCC Regulations58Canadian D. O. C. RegulationsNOTICE:The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certificati

59AccessoriesRG-6 Coaxial BurialCable with weather-proof “F” connectors:Stereo Audio VideoCable with gold RCA-type connectors.S-VHS Video Cable(2) Wea

Accessories60United States OrdersTo place your order by phone, have your Visa orMasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow between 8AM

Index0-9 keys...353/4 Switch...32Access Card...

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5The Only Rule: Point and SelectThe Only Rule: Point and SelectYou only need to know one rule to use the DSS system: Point andSelect. Once you master

6Using the Program GuideUsing the Program GuideThe Program Guide is designed to help you select regular programs andpay-per-view events by listing all

7Using the Program GuideExiting from the Program GuideThere are three ways to exit from the Program Guide:• Point to the Exit button on the bottom of