DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver Satellite TV System User Manual


 
Table of Contents
1
First Things First .............................................................. 3
What is the DSS
®
System? ............................................................... 4
What’s in the Box ............................................................................ 5
Using This Manual ........................................................................... 6
The Point and Select Method................................................... 7
Connecting Your DSS
®
Receiver to Your TV ................................... 8
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 8
Jacks and Cables........................................................................ 9
Connecting the VCR Controller .................................................... 14
Choosing a DSS
®
Output Channel ................................................ 16
Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR.......................................... 18
Ordering DSS
®
Programming........................................................ 18
Program Guides ............................................................ 19
Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 20
Anatomy of The Channel Banner................................................. 21
Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 22
Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 22
Tuning to a Program............................................................... 23
The Other Program Guides ........................................................... 23
Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 25
The Menu System .......................................................... 31
Using the Menu System ................................................................ 32
Exit and Help ........................................................................... 32
Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 33
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 34
Anatomy of a Program Guide ................................................ 34
The Mailbox ................................................................................... 35
How to tell when you have mail............................................ 35
Checking your mail ................................................................. 35
Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 36
Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 36
Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 36
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs......................... 37
Using the Attractions Guide................................................... 38
Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 39
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ................ 39
Spending Limits....................................................................... 40
Timers Feature ............................................................................... 41
Profiles ........................................................................................... 43
Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 43
Setting the Ratings Limit ........................................................ 44