Page 2 - S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n; The slots on top of the receiver must be left; Cautions; Note to Cable TV Installer:; WARNING
S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n This symbol indicates “dangerousvoltage” inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric shock orpersonal injury. This symbol indicatesimportant instructionsaccompanying theproduct. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVI...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; S e c t i o n 1 : U s i n g Yo u r D S S S y s t e m
1 Table of Contents S e c t i o n 1 : U s i n g Yo u r D S S S y s t e m What is the DSS System? .....................................................................................3 Using this Manual .....................................................................................................
Page 4 - S e c t i o n 2 : S e t t i n g U p Yo u r D S S S y s t e m
2 Table of Contents Alternate Audio Programs ..................................................................................27 ALT AUD Remote Button ...............................................................................................27Alternate Audio Display Screen .......................
Page 5 - Getting Started; W h a t i s t h e D S S S y s t e m ?; Installer Guide; The DSS system works like your TV.
3 Getting Started W h a t i s t h e D S S S y s t e m ? You’ve purchased the DSS™ Digital Satellite System, so you alreadyknow a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS systemuses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming toyour home. And you know that progra...
Page 6 - Using This Manual; U s i n g t h i s M a n u a l; Section 1: Using Your DSS System; The Only Rule: Point and Select; Section 2: Setting Up Your DSS System; Important Note about This User’s Manual; Guide
4 Using This Manual U s i n g t h i s M a n u a l The purpose of this User’s Manual is to give you the information you’llneed to begin using the DSS system. The manual is divided into twoparts: Section 1: Using Your DSS System contains the information and the steps necessary to learn how one simple ...
Page 7 - T h e O n l y R u l e : P o i n t a n d S e l e c t; What is Point and Select?; The Point and Select method has two steps.; Point
5 The Only Rule: Point and Select T h e O n l y R u l e : P o i n t a n d S e l e c t You only need to know one rule to use the DSS system: Point andSelect. Once you master this rule, you can use any part of the ProgramGuide or the menu system. What is Point and Select? The Point and Select method h...
Page 8 - Using the Program Guide; U s i n g t h e P ro g r a m G u i d e; Bringing Up the Program Guide; There are two ways to bring up the Program Guide
6 Using the Program Guide U s i n g t h e P ro g r a m G u i d e The Program Guide is designed to help you select regular programs andpay-per-view events by listing all the programs and program times thatare available to you. (The content of the Program Guide is dependenton your program providers, a...
Page 9 - Exiting from the Program Guide; Scrolling
7 Using the Program Guide Exiting from the Program Guide There are three ways to exit from the Program Guide: • Point to the Exit button on the bottom of the Program Guide and press SELECT or • Point to a channel and press SELECT or • Press CLEAR on the remote. The Program Guide leaves the screen an...
Page 10 - Sorting the Program Guide; Button; The; Exit Button; Using the Sorting Buttons
8 Using the Program Guide Sorting the Program Guide There are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottom of theProgram Guide: ▼ (down arrow), Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Exit. The down arrow and the Exit button allow you to see other parts of theguide or remove the guide from the scre...
Page 11 - Movies Button; Simplifies your Program Guide to list movies only.; Sports Button; Simplifies your Program guide to list sporting events only.; Other Button; Movies
9 Movies Button Simplifies your Program Guide to list movies only. After selecting Movies, point to the Theme button that appears and pressSELECT to sort the Program Guide to list specific types of movies, such ascomedies or thrillers. Sports Button Simplifies your Program guide to list sporting eve...
Page 12 - Using the Menu System; U s i n g t h e M e n u S y s t e m; Menus
10 Using the Menu System U s i n g t h e M e n u S y s t e m There are two parts to the menu system: menus and display screens. Menus Menus are lists of choices. The first menu is called the Main menu. Tobring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote. There are two ways to make a choice in a menu:...
Page 13 - To choose Help from the Main menu using number keys:; Display Screens; display screens
Using the Menu System Example 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 on the remote. The Help menu screen comes up. Display Screens As you can see from the previous examples, some menu choices bringup other menus. The ...
Page 14 - Setting
12 Using the Menu System 4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT. The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up. 5. Point to a check box on the display screen. 6. Press SELECT to add the channel to the channel list. 7. Press SELECT again to remove the channel from the list. 8. T...
Page 15 - OK; OK Buttons
13 Using the Menu System OK Exit Help Commonly Used Push Buttons You will find on most display screens one or more “push” buttons thatallow you to save your changes, leave the screen, or get Helpinformation. OK Buttons You’ll see an OK button in many of the display screens. Any time youpoint to an O...
Page 16 - U s i n g O n - l i n e H e l p; Auto Help; Most menus contain a short description of the menu you are using.; Help Buttons
14 Using On-line Help U s i n g O n - l i n e H e l p On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens. TheDSS System provides three types of Help: Auto Help, Help buttons, andMenu Help. Auto Help Most menus contain a short description of the menu you are using. Help Buttons Help b...
Page 17 - Menu Help; Point to
15 Using On-line Help Menu Help Select Help from the Main menu to choose from a list of on-line Helptopics. Then, use your remote control to find out about the specific partsof the DSS system. Point to Remote Control and press SELECT to see an on-screen display of the remote control. Point to the di...
Page 18 - Major Features; M a j o r F e a t u r e s; Purchasing and Viewing
16 Major Features M a j o r F e a t u r e s The DSS menu system offers you access to more features than a singleuser’s manual can explain in detail, so you should spend some timeexploring the different menus and display screens. Some of the majorfeatures in the DSS system allow you to: • Select pay-...
Page 19 - Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs; Point to Attractions and press SELECT.
17 Major Features Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs The Program Details screen comes up if you point to a PPV program inthe Program Guide and press SELECT. Using the Attractions Menu for PPV Programs Your program providers may offer future programming events notcurrently listed in your Progra...
Page 20 - Reviewing PPV Purchases; Canceling PPV Programs; The DSS Mailbox
18 Major Features Reviewing PPV Purchases The Past Purchases display screen, which is accessed through theOptions menu, allows you to review the programs that • you have purchased • have been broadcast • have not yet been billed to your account. The list may be longer than one screen; use the down a...
Page 21 - How to tell when you have mail:
19 Major Features How 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. • If the DSS receiver is turned on , a mail icon appears in the channel marker. • If the DSS receiver is turned off , the power light on the front ...
Page 22 - Mailbox Size; Setting Up Channel Lists
20 Major Features Mailbox Size The DSS mailbox has enough memory to store ten (10) forty charactermessages. You should periodically review and erase your mail messagesto prevent any mail messages from being erased by the DSS systemwhen memory runs low. Setting Up Channel Lists You set up your channe...
Page 23 - Setting Channel Limits,
21 Major Features indicates that the channel will be included in your channel list. The Parent-approved list, which is actually a channel limit, allows you to select the channels that can be viewed when thesystem is locked. A channel with a check mark in this columncan be viewed at any time, whether...
Page 24 - Choosing Your Channel List; FAV Button; buttons on the remote; Select Channel List; Point to Select Channel List and press SELECT.
22 Major Features Choosing Your Channel List There are two ways to choose the channel list that you want to use: 1. Press the FAV (Favorite Channel List) Button or 2. Bring up the Select Channel List display screen (accessed through the Options menu). FAV Button The FAV button allows you to simplify...
Page 25 - Point to the list you wish to use and press SELECT.; The Normal list is in effect; Changing Your Channel Lists; Setting Ratings, Spending, and Channel Limits; Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
23 Major Features 4. 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 until you change the listagain or turn the DSS receiver off. The Normal list is in effect each time you turn on the DSS receiver. Your Program Guide ...
Page 26 - Setting the Ratings Limit; Setting the Spending Limit
24 Major Features Setting the Ratings Limit The Ratings Limit display screen allows you to set a maximum viewinglimit for rated programs, so long as the program provider hastransmitted the proper code. This feature can be used to preventcertain rated programs from being viewed. Once a ratings limit ...
Page 27 - Locking the System; Remember this number!
25 Major Features 1. 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 SELECT. 4. Point to Channel Limits and Lists and press SELECT. The Channel Limits and Lists display screen comes up. The very first time turn on you...
Page 28 - Unlocking the System; If you enter your key
26 Major Features Unlocking the System The Unlock System display screen—which is available only when thesystem is locked—allows you to unlock the system. Unlocking thesystem turns off any ratings, spending, or channel limits you have set.You must re-lock your system to enforce your limits again (the...
Page 29 - Session Unlock; the system is only unlocked from the time; Alternate Audio Programs; There are two ways to change the audio:
27 Major Features Session Unlock If you override a limit when the system is locked, the system entersSession Unlock, meaning that the system is only unlocked from the time you override the limit until the receiver is turned off. NO ratings, spending or channel limits are enforced until you turn ther...
Page 30 - Other Features
28 Other Features check mark next to the program means you have selected that program.The DSS system will then automatically set the audio program to theselected audio program type, when that type is available. Other Features The following paragraphs describe several DSS system features, butdon’t pr...
Page 31 - it is available if you need more information.; System Test
29 Other Features it is available if you need more information. Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between astandard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen has anaspect ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16:9. Note: You should only use ...
Page 32 - Parts of the System; P a r t s o f t h e D S S S y s t e m; World View
30 Parts of the System P a r t s o f t h e D S S S y s t e m One way to understand the DSS system is to look at the different partsof the system—from the studio down to the DSS receiver and remotecontrol in your living room. Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite. Satellite Relays t...
Page 33 - Parts of the DSS System; Home View
DSS Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program information and relays it to your DSS receiver. (Your satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or aroundyour house. The satellite dish must, however, be pointed in a southern direction toward thesatellite.) DSS Receiver Recei...
Page 38 - Setting Up the Remote; S e t t i n g u p t h e R e m o t e; Installing the Batteries; and hold
36 Setting Up the Remote S e t t i n g u p t h e R e m o t e The DSS remote can be programmed to control most brands of remotecontrollable TVs, VCRs,and cable boxes. Most RCA, GE and ProScanTVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturer’s brandsneed to be programmed. Installing the Batterie...
Page 39 - Setting Up the Remote; Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR; Press and hold; Programming the remote to control other devices; Programming the remote to control a second VCR
37 Setting Up the Remote Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR To determine whether your remote needs to be programmed, turn theVCR on, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Thenpress POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the VCR responds to theremote commands. Follow these steps ...
Page 40 - Programming the remote to control a cable box
38 Setting Up the Remote Programming the remote to control a cable box Follow these steps to program the ALT button to control a cable box 1. Turn on the cable box. 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list on page 41. 3. Press and hold the ALT button. 4. Press and release the DSS bu...
Page 41 - Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device; To operate the device:; Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.
39 Setting Up the Remote Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you areready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: 1. Press the device button (TV, DSS, VCR, or ALT) to set the remote to control the device. 2. Press...
Page 42 - Setting up the Remote; TV Codes
40 Setting up the Remote TV Codes Akai...................................................002Anam National..................................038AOC ..............................011,019,027,088Candle .................................011,027,033Citizen ..........................011,027,033,064Colortyme...
Page 43 - Cable Box Codes
41 Setting Up the Remote Cable Box Codes ABC ..............................022,046,053,054Anvision .....................................007,008Cablestar ....................................007,008Diamond ...........................................056Eagle ..........................................00...
Page 44 - Connecting the DSS Receiver; C o n n e c t i n g Yo u r D S S R e c e i v e r t o Yo u r T V; Jacks and Cables; RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables*; See Connection B
42 Connecting the DSS Receiver C o n n e c t i n g Yo u r D S S R e c e i v e r t o Yo u r T V If your DSS system has not been professionally installed, or if you moveyour system or add a component, refer to these pages to help youconnect your system. Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable* (S-VHS)...
Page 45 - Choosing a Connection; Connection A
43 Connecting the DSS Receiver Choosing a Connection The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly usedto connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components. Refer toyour TV and VCR Owner’s Manuals for more information on hookingup your specific components. The four hookup diagrams...
Page 46 - To use this connection you must have:; • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs; To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box.; Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the DSS receiver.; To record DSS programming:; Set your VCR to record on line input. (See your VCR Owner’s; To view VCR programming:
44 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection A (Best Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable bo...
Page 48 - Connection B; Tune TV to receive line output from DSS receiver; Tune TV to record line output from DSS receiver
46 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection B (Very Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. 1. Connect c...
Page 49 - CAUTION
47 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection B VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 VIDEO R AUDIO L DSS Receiver IN FROM ANT IN TV VIDEO R AUDIO L VCR Cable Box VIDEO R AUDIO L R L IN OUT or Antenna Satellite Dish SATELLITE IN Do not stack electronic com...
Page 50 - Connection C
48 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection C (Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input (jack) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box. 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. 2. Conn...
Page 52 - Connection D
50 Connecting the DSS Receiver Connection D (Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input • Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. To receive DSS programming: 1. Set DSS receiver 3/4 switch to CH3 or CH4 ...
Page 54 - Glossary; G l o s s a r y; Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.
52 Glossary G l o s s a r y Access Card Identifies you to the DSS service providers and is required for your DSSsystem to work. Do not remove the access card except when a newcard has been issued to replace the original. Alternate Audio Refers to the different audio channels that may be broadcast in...
Page 56 - Menu Tree; M e n u Tr e e
54 Menu Tree Dish Pointing Point to a menu item and press SELECT.Pressing the number also selects the item. 1 Point Dish Using Y our Zip Code 2 Point Dish Using Latitude and Longitude 3 Signal Meter 0 Exit M e n u Tr e e The following diagram shows the structure of the on-screen menu system. You can...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting; Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g; Running the System Test
55 Troubleshooting Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check onyour DSS system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system,run the system test. Make sure that • All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See Connecting You...
Page 58 - Warranty Information; Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n; Toll-free telephone product help; If; Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange; To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without; of sale to verify purchase date.
56 Warranty Information Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n Toll-free telephone product help You can reach Thomson at the following number: 1-800-679-4776 (Toll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free number operates from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST on weekdays. Thomson provides a toll-free telephone numb...
Page 59 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; DSS System—any defect in materials, workmanship.; For how long after your purchase:; 0 days for labor charges.; During the initial 90 days:; A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.; To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours:; The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.
57 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • DSS System—any defect in materials, workmanship. • DSS System Basic Installation—any defect in materials or workmanship, provided installation is performedby a Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer. For how long after your purchase: • 90 d...
Page 60 - If you are not located near an exchange point:; We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery.
58 Warranty Information • If you are not located near an exchange point: 1. Provide your Discover, Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phonerepresentative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time. 2. We will send you a replacemen...
Page 62 - FCC Regulations; F C C R e g u l a t i o n s; FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION; Notification to the Local Telephone Company
60 FCC Regulations F C C R e g u l a t i o n s FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your DSS equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment...
Page 63 - RADIO INTERFERENCE
61 RADIO INTERFERENCE This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordancewith the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection againstradio and television interference in a residential...
Page 65 - Accessories; Self-Installer ’s Kit; Cables and Connectors; A c c e s s o r i e s; Order Form for
63 Accessories RG-6 Coaxial BurialCable with weather-proof “F” connectors: Stereo Audio VideoCable with gold RCA-type connectors. S-VHS Video Cable (2) Weatherproof “F”Connectors for RG-6coaxial cable Grounding Block forRG-6 coaxial cable TVRO BulletAmplifier Self-Installer ’s Kit Single A/V Cable D...
Page 66 - United States Orders; USE YOUR CREDIT CARD; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE; PLEASE
Accessories 64 United States Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa orMasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time.Use this number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on this order form. 1 – 800 – 338 – 0376 Most times...
Page 67 - I n d e x
I n d e x 0-9 keys ...............................................353/4 Switch ...........................................32 Access Card ...................................29, 31 new card setup ...........................31security clip .................................31 Access card slot .............
