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8POINT AND SELECTMENU•SELECTWhat is Point and Select?Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control theDSS® system.1. PointYou point by pr

PROGRAM GUIDES9➣FIRST THINGS FIRSTWhat is a Program Guide?A program guide is an on-screen programmingschedule. There are several types of guides, eac

PROGRAM GUIDES10Bringing Up the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by using the GUIDEbutton on the remote, or by selecting Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDES11Scrolling Page By PageIf you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guidefaster, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remot

PROGRAM GUIDES12Types of Program GuidesThere are three types of program guides: the Grid Guide, theChannel Guide, and the Attractions Guide.The Grid G

PROGRAM GUIDES13The Attractions GuideDisplays coming attractions and special events information.The Attractions guide.Sorting the Grid GuideThere are

PROGRAM GUIDES14Using the Sorting ButtonsThe remaining buttons at the bottom of the guide are called“sorting buttons.” These buttons allow you to simp

PROGRAM GUIDES15Using the Themes ButtonAfter you select one of the sorting buttons, the name of thatbutton changes into the Themes button. Use the The

THE MENU SYSTEM17➣➣PROGRAM GUIDESFIRST THINGS FIRST➣THE MENU SYSTEM➣LISTS & LIMITSWhat is a Menu?The DSS® menu is a list of choices, just like ame

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

THE MENU SYSTEM18Using the Menu SystemTo bring up the Main Menu, press MENU•SELECT on theremote.The Main Menu.To use the menu system, you need to know

THE MENU SYSTEM19Menu DescriptionsThis section briefly describes each of the available Main Menuoptions. Detailed information about each menu is inclu

THE MENU SYSTEM20

LISTS & LIMITS21➣➣PROGRAM GUIDESFIRST THINGS FIRST➣THE MENU SYSTEM➣LISTS & LIMITSControlling The SystemThe Lists & Limits feature puts you

LISTS & LIMITS22An OverviewWhen you select Lists & Limits from the Main Menu, the firstscreen you see is the Ratings Limit screen. By moving d

LISTS & LIMITS23Setting Up Spending LimitsUse the Spending Limit option to indicate a per-event spendinglimit for pay-per-view programs.1. Point t

LISTS & LIMITS241. Point to Channel Lists and press MENU•SELECT.Select a Favorite channel list to edit.2. Point to a channel list option and press

LISTS & LIMITS25Parent Approved Channel ListThe Parent Apprv channel list enables you to limit access tochannels by creating a list of acceptable

LISTS & LIMITS262. Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four-digitsystem password.3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.After t

MORE FEATURES27Up to this point in the manual, you’ve learned howto use the on-screen program guides, how to getaround in the menu system, and how to

TABLE OF CONTENTS1First Things First ...3What is the DSS® System? ...

MORE FEATURES28Pay-Per-View ProgramsPay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchaseon an event-by-event basis. For instance, there might be

MORE FEATURES29Using the Program Guide for PPVProgramsWhen you use the Program Guide to select a PPV program, theProgram Details screen gives you a fe

MORE FEATURES30Using the Purchases MenuThe Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and pastpurchases.The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or pas

MORE FEATURES31Timer FeatureThe Timer feature allows you to preset your system toautomatically tune to a particular channel at a predeterminedtime.To

MORE FEATURES32Using FetchPress the FETCH button on the remote to bring up the currentchannel list. Then Point and Select a channel from the fetch lis

MORE FEATURES33Checking your mailSelect Mailbox on the Main menu to view your mail.1. Point to a message and press MENU•SELECT. The messageis opened f

MORE FEATURES34Alternate Audio ProgramsAlternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs(when available) to be played with the video. For

MORE FEATURES35System TestThe System Test display screen is accessed through the Optionsmenu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on theD

MORE FEATURES36Auto HelpMost menus contain a short description of that menu.Help ButtonsHelp buttons appear in many display screens. To seeinformation

CONNECTIONS37Things to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any powercord

TABLE OF CONTENTS2DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes ElectronicsMore Features ...

CONNECTIONS38Connecting Your DSS® Receiver toYour TVIf your DSS® system has not been professionally installed, or ifyou move your system or add a comp

CONNECTIONS39Choosing a ConnectionThe following pages show four examples of hookups commonlyused to connect the DSS® receiver with a TV and othercompo

CONNECTIONS40CAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentsor other objects on top of the DSS®receiver. See Safety Information,inside front cover.Connectio

CONNECTIONS41Connection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)•

CONNECTIONS42Connection CGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input (jack)• VCR with RF and audio/video inp

CONNECTIONS43Connection DGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and antenn

CONNECTIONS44Interactive SetupIf you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have alreadyused the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coor

REFERENCE45DSS® System OverviewAlthough the DSS® system is simple to use, thereare a number of parts in the system. Don’t beoverwhelmed. This section

REFERENCE46Uplink CenterAuthorization CenterSatelliteSatellite Dish AntennaParts of the DSS® SystemOne way to understand the DSS® system is to look at

REFERENCE47Home ViewThese parts are inside of or attached to your house.DSS® Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded programinformation and rel

FIRST THINGS FIRST3Read the First Four SectionsThe first four sections of the manual introduce youto your DSS® system, and show you how to usethe on-s

REFERENCE48Controls and ButtonsThis part of the Reference sections discusses the controlsand buttons located on the receiver and the remote control.ON

REFERENCE49Back PanelIN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal tothe DSS® system.OUT TO TV Use to connect the DSS® receiver to

REFERENCE50RECSTOP PLAYFAV•INPUTPREV CHDISPLAYGUIDEMENU•SELECTCLEAR0879546CHAN213ANT MUTEALT AUDALTVCR DSSTVOFF•ONREWFFPAUSE FETCHVOLRemote Control Bu

REFERENCE51After you program the remote tocontrol your TV, record your TV codehere for easy reference.ANT Lets you switch the source of the video sign

REFERENCE52After you program the remote tocontrol your VCR, record your VCRcode here for easy reference.After you program the remote tocontrol a fourt

REFERENCE53Programming 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 55.3

REFERENCE54Remote CodesTV CodesRealistic... 021Sampo ... 011, 027Sam

REFERENCE55VCR CodesCable Box CodesABC... 022, 046, 053, 054Anvision ... 007, 008Cablest

REFERENCE56GlossaryThe following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistancemenu of your DSS® sys

REFERENCE57Main 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

FIRST THINGS FIRST4When you order programming, youneed to know your Access Cardnumber. To get the number, selectOptions from the Main menu, andthen se

REFERENCE58TroubleshootingThe DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnosticscheck on your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any troublewith

59APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATIONToll-Free Telephone Product HelpYou can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number:1-800-679-4776 (T

60APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATIONWhat we will do:• During the initial 90 days:Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® with a new or, at our optio

61APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATIONTo receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:• Write the RA number on the outside of the carto

62-APPENDIX B: FCC REGULATIONSFCC Registration InformationYour DSS® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compl

63APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIESAudio/Video CablesAccessory Order Form for GE DSS® ModelsPricePart No.TotalDescriptionRG-6 Coaxial Cable12 feet D912 $12.9525

64APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIESTo order accessories, follow the instructions belowto order by telephone.United States and Canadian OrdersTo place your orde

65INDEXAAccess Card 47new card setup 35Access Card number 4ALT AUD button 34Alternate audio programs 34Arrow keys 8Attractions Guide 13, 29Audi

100%RECYCLED PAPERMINIMUM 50% POST CONSUMERThomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporationsto take part in a special program to improve o

FIRST THINGS FIRST5Unpacking the BoxThe following items come with your DSS® receiver:• Receiver (with access card inserted)• Remote ControlON/OFFDISP

FIRST THINGS FIRST6Using This ManualThere are a couple of conventions used in this manual thatmight help you read it.• Words that appear in ALL CAPS i

7POINT AND SELECT➣➣➣PROGRAM GUIDESFIRST THINGS FIRST➣A Navigation MethodPoint and Select is a method of navigating throughthe menu system and program