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4 Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System
Chapter 1
Introducing the DSS System
Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate
digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of
the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS
receiver.
DSS Features
Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy:
Excellent Performance
Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of
laserdisc players.
Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home
theater experience.
Premium Entertainment
Choose from a variety of program packages available through your
program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB
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Convenience and Ease-of-Use
Order premium pay-per-view (PPV) movies. PPV programs start
as often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you
want to see them.
Sony’s Express Navigator on-screen display system guides you
through all the system features and functions.
Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program
categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.
The Timer feature, when used with Sony’s VCR Mouse, allows you
to easily automate the recording of DSS programs.
Customizable
Create a Custom Program Guide and up to five of your own
Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.
Change the color palette, transparency, and station ordering of the
program guides. Use the DISPLAY button to toggle among
different sizes of on-screen displays.
Set up a passcode, which lets you choose spending limits and
control viewing of programs by rating and station.