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8The Only Rule:Point and SelectMENU•SELECTWhat is Point and Select?Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control theDSS® system.1. PointY

9The Program GuideThe Only Rule:Point and select➣➣The Program GuideFirst Things First➣The Menu System➣ProfilesWhat is a Program Guide?A program guide

10The Program GuideBringing Up the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button onthe remote, or by selecting Program Gui

11The Program GuideScrolling Page By PageIf you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guidefaster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the re

12The Program GuideTypes of Program GuidesThere are five types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the InfoGuide, the Topic Guide, the Channel Guide, a

13The Program GuideThe Topic GuideLets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics,such as “movies” or “sports.”The Topic guide.The Chann

14The Program GuideSorting the Grid and Info GuidesThere are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at thebottom of the Grid Guide and the Info Guide

15The Program GuideAllows you choose from a list of sorting topics. Once you haveselected a sorting topic from the list, your guide will besimplified

17The Menu SystemThe Only Rule:Point and select➣➣The Program GuideFirst Things First➣The Menu System➣ProfilesWhat’s a Menu?The DSS® menu is a list of

Safety InformationDo not stack electronic components or other objects on top ofthe DSS Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be leftuncovere

18The Menu SystemIf the Main Menu doesn’t appearwhen you press MENU•SELECT, theremote might not be in DSS® mode.Try pressing the DSS button on theremo

19The Menu System2. Point to the Help button and press MENU•SELECT.The Help balloons show all of the menu choices inthe Living Room Main Menu.3. Press

20The Menu SystemMenu DescriptionsThis section briefly describes each of the available Main menuoptions. Detailed information about each menu is inclu

21ProfilesThe Only Rule:Point and select➣➣The Program GuideFirst Things First➣The Menu System➣ProfilesUser Profiles puts you in charge ofthe viewing h

22ProfilesPersonalizing The User ProfilesYou can personalize each of the profiles by changing the name,hair style, eyes and nose, mouth, and face colo

23ProfilesCreating and Editing a ProfileTo access and edit the user profiles, you need to open the safe bypointing to Open Safe and then pressing MENU

24ProfilesEditing the Channel ListThe first time that you enter this menu, all of the channels areselected (check marked). To create a customized chan

25ProfilesUse the arrow keys to move the selector up and down.2. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector tothe highest rating you want

26ProfilesControlling the SystemUse the System Control screen to set up a system-wide, per-eventspending limit, and to lock the system in order to put

27ProfilesLocking the SystemLocking the system lets you manage your family’s access toDSS® programming. The User Profile settings for channel lists,ra

1Table of ContentsFirst Things First ...3What’s in the Box...

28ProfilesSession UnlockIf your system is locked and you attempt to access a channel orprogram that is blocked by one or more limits, you are asked to

29More FeaturesWhat? There’s More?If you’ve read this far, then you’ve seen how touse the on-screen program guides, how to getaround in the menu syste

30More FeaturesPay-Per-View ProgramsPay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For ins

31More FeaturesUsing the Program Guide for PPVProgramsWhen you use the Program Guide, to select a PPV program, pressthe DISPLAY to see a different Pro

32More FeaturesUsing the Purchases MenuThe Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and pastpurchases.The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or pas

33More FeaturesTimer FeatureThe Timer feature allows you to preset your system toautomatically tune to a particular channel at a predeterminedtime, an

34More FeaturesSelecting a VCR TypeYou need to tell the DSS® receiver which VCR brand you are usingby selecting Set VCR Type from the Options menu.Th

35More FeaturesOne-Button Recording with TimerPress the REC (record) button on the remote while you have aprogram selected in the guide to set up a ti

36More FeaturesThe Mail menu.2. Press MENU•SELECT again to close the letter.After you read a message and want to erase it, point to Eraseand press MEN

37More FeaturesAlternate Audio Display ScreenWhen you select Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu, theAlternate Audio display screen comes up.Poi

2Table of ContentsOne-Button Recording with Timer ... 35Using Fetch ...

38More FeaturesUsing On-Line HelpOn-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens.The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, and M

Connections39Things to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any power cor

Connections40Connecting Your DSS® Receiver toYour TVIf your DSS® system has not been professionally installed, or ifyou move your system or add a comp

Connections41Choosing a ConnectionThe following pages show four examples of hookups commonlyused to connect the DSS® receiver with a TV and othercompo

Connections42Connection ABest Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (ja

Connections43Connection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)•

Connections44CAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentsor other objects on top of the DSS®receiver. See Safety Information,inside front cover.Connectio

Connections45Connection DGood Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and anten

Connections46Interactive SetupIf you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already usedthe interactive setup to find the dish pointing coor

Reference47How It All WorksAlthough the DSS® system is simple to use,there are a number of parts in the system.Don’t be overwhelmed. This section expl

3First Things FirstThe Only Rule:Point and select➣➣➣The Menu SystemThe Program Guide➣ProfilesHi, my name is jay...and I wrote this User Manual. You c

Reference48Uplink CenterAuthorization CenterSatelliteSatellite Dish AntennaParts of the DSS® SystemOne way to understand the DSS® system is to look at

Reference49Home ViewThese parts are inside of or attached to your house.DSS® Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded programinformation and rel

Reference50Controls and ButtonsThis part of the Reference sections discusses the controls andbuttons located on the receiver and the remote control.Fr

Reference51OUTTOTVINFROMANTS-VIDEO VIDEO R LAUDIO WIDE BAND DATAVCR CONTROLREMOTE INSATELLITE INLOW SPEED DATAPHONE JACKCH 3CH 4Back Panel Contro

Reference52RECSTOP PLAYFAV•INPUTPREV CHDISPLAYGUIDEMENU•SELECTCLEAR0879546CHAN213ANT MUTEALT AUDALTVCR DSSTVOFF•ONREWFFPAUSE FETCHVOLRemote Control Bu

Reference53After you program the remote tocontrol your TV, record your TV codehere for easy reference.TRANSPORT Buttons (REW, STOP, PLAY, FF, PAUSE, R

Reference54After you program the remote tocontrol your VCR, record your VCRcode here for easy reference.After you program the remote tocontrol a fourt

Reference55Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box1. Turn on the cable box.2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) in code list onpage 57.3

Reference56Remote CodesTV CodesLaserdisc Player CodesSamsung ... 006, 011, 014, 015, 019,... 027, 036, 037, 077Sanyo ...

Reference57Aiwa ... 015Akai ... 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066Audio Dynamics ... 014,

4First Things FirstWhen you order programming, youneed to know your Access Cardnumber. To get the number, selectOptions from the Main menu, andthen se

Reference58GlossaryThe following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistancemenu of your DSS® sys

Reference59Main MenuThe first list of choices in the DSS® on-screen menu system. Press the MENU button on the remote or frontpanel to bring up the Mai

Reference60TroubleshootingThe DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics checkon your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any trouble wit

61Appendix A: Warranty InformationToll-Free Telephone Product HelpYou can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number:1-800-679-4776 (T

62What we will do:• During the initial 90 days:Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit and correct

63To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:• Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make

64-Appendix B: FCC RegulationsFCC Registration InformationYour DSS® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compl

65Appendix C: AccessoriesAudio/Video CablesAccessory Order Form for RCA DSS® ModelsPricePart No.TotalDescriptionRG-6 Coaxial Cable12 feet D912 $12.952

66Appendix C: AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow theinstructions below to o

67indexAAccess Card 49new card setup 37number 4ALT AUD button 36Alternate Audio display screen 37Alternate audio programs 36Arrow keys 8Attract

5First Things FirstWhat’s in the BoxThe following items come with your RCA DSS® receiver:• Receiver (with access card inserted)• VCR Controller• Remot

68IndexPicture Size 37Picture size 37Picture Size, changing 37PPV (pay-per-view) 30product help-line 61Profileschanging appearance 22channel lis

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6First Things FirstUsing This ManualThere are a couple of conventions used in this manual that mighthelp you read it.• Words that appear in ALL CAPS i

7The Only Rule:Point and Select➣➣➣The Program GuideFirst Things First➣What? There’s a Rule?Well, it’s not exactly a rule, but more of aguideline for u