Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ProScan DSS Receiver del fabbricante DirecTV
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DSS ® Receiver User’ s Manual.
Safety Information Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS ® Receiver . The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.
T able of Contents 1 First Things First .............................................................. 3 What is the DSS ® System? ............................................................... 4 What’ s in the Box ................................
T able of Contents 2 DSS ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV , Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight T elecast, Inc.
3 Read the First Two Chapters The first tw o chapters of the manual intr oduce you to your DSS ® system, and sho w y ou ho w to use the on-scr een guides and menus.
First Things First 4 What is the DSS ® System? Y ou’ve purchased the DSS ® Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. Y ou know that the DSS ® system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home.
First Things First 5 What’s in the Box The following items come with your DSS ® receiver: • Receiver (with access card inserted) • Remote Control • VCR Controller ON/OFF INFO ANTENNA MENU SELECT Receiver MUTE C H + V O L V O L C H - 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 0 INPUT ANTENNA GUIDE FETCH PLAY FORWARD REVERSE STOP PAUSE RECORD M E N U CLEAR INFO ALT.
First Things First 6 Using This Manual There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it. • W ords that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button.
First Things First 7 The Point and Select Method Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate through the menu system and program guides. Once you know how to point and select, you can explore the menus to learn more about how your DSS ® system works.
First Things First 8 Connecting Y our DSS ® Receiver to Y our TV During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality .
First Things First 9 Jacks and Cables S-V ideo Jack and Cable The S-V ideo jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS ® system. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DSS ® receiver to your TV .
First Things First 10 Connection A Best Picture and Sound Quality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF , audio/video, and S-V ideo inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-V ideo cables T o connect TV , VCR and antenna or cable box: 1.
First Things First 11 Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality T o 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 T o connect TV , VCR and antenna or cable box: 1.
First Things First 12 Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input (jack) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables T o connect TV , VCR, and antenna or cable box: 1.
First Things First 13 Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input • Coaxial cables T o connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. T o receive DSS ® programming: • T une TV to channel 14 if you receive signals off-air .
First Things First 14 Connecting the VCR Controller In order for the DSS ® receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver . 1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DSS ® receiver .
First Things First 15 Selecting a VCR Type When you connect a VCR Controller , you need to tell the DSS ® receiver which VCR brand you are using. 1. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Options and press MENU•SELECT .
First Things First 16 What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? The agile modulator gives you more channels from which to choose an output channel. This should allow you to choose a channel not already being used by an off-air (antenna) broadcast station, or your local cable service.
First Things First 17 DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN SATELLITE DISH OFF-AIR ANTENNA OR CABLE TV SIGNAL TVs IN YOUR HOME WHOLE-HOUSE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN IN FROM.
First Things First 18 Connecting a Compatible D-VHS VCR The DSS ® receiver can send a digital signal to a compatible D-VHS VCR. The D-VHS VCR can then record and playback recordings through the DSS ® receiver . If you have a D-VHS VCR you must connect both devices so they can send and receive digital signals.
19 What is a Program Guide? A pr ogram guide is an on-scr een pro gramming schedule. Ther e are se veral types of guides, each pr esenting the schedule in a differ ent format. Using the pr ogram guide is easy as long as y ou r emember the P oint and Select rule .
Program Guides 20 Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides. Bringing Up the Program Guides Y ou can access the program guides by pressing MENU•SELECT on the remote and selecting Program Guide , or by using the GUIDE button on the remote.
Program Guides 21 Anatomy of The Channel Banner Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner . The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and MENU•SELECT to choose an item.
Program Guides 22 Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program.
Program Guides 23 Tuning to a Program T o tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU•SELECT . T o see information about a program in the guide, press INFO. The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options.
Program Guides 24 The Channel Guide Displays a channel’ s programming schedule in a channel-by-channel format. The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user ’ s profile. The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information.
Program Guides 25 Sor ting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the guide in different ways. The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.
Program Guides 26 Movies Select the Movies button to list movies only . After selecting Movies , the Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button. Select the Movies Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or musicals.
Program Guides 27 AlphaSort AlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current guide. Select the AlphaSort button to sear ch for specific program titles that are in the current program guide. Use the arrow button to highlight a character , then press MENU•SELECT .
Program Guides 28 Scout The Scout button lets you assign “Scouts” to search the guide for very specific program information, such as actor ’ s names or program descriptions. Select the Scout button to view the available scouts. Point to an available Scout , and select it.
Program Guides 29 Other Guides The Other Guides button lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times, user profile channel lists, and channel groups. Y ou can then choose a guide format to view the program information. Select the Other Guides button.
Program Guides 30 The other buttons Exit Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel. Press MENU•SELECT to continue. Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press MENU•SELECT to continue. Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide.
31 What’s a Menu? The DSS ® system menu is a list of choices, just lik e a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a r estaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetiz ers, entrees, and desserts, the on-scr een menus ar e also separated into sections to help you find the inf ormation you need.
The Menu System 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 Using the Menu System T o bring up the Main menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote. Use point and select to choose an item from the Main menu. T o use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule.
The Menu System 33 Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter . Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules.
The Menu System 34 The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide brings up your default program guide: the Detail Guide, the Grid Guide or SurfGuide. Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.
The Menu System 35 The Mailbox The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. How to tell when you have mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the DSS ® receiver is turned on or off.
The Menu System 36 Pay-Per-View Programs Pay-per -view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For instance, there might be a specific channel that runs nothing but previews for movies. After previewing the movie, you can pur chase it or find out more details about it.
The Menu System 37 Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs When you use the program guide to select a PPV program, the Program Details screen gives you a few more options.
The Menu System 38 Using the Attractions Guide Y our program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your Program guide. These events are called “coming attractions,” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. 1. Press the GUIDE button until the Detail Guide or Grid Guide appears on-screen.
The Menu System 39 Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases, and spending limits. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow keys to see more items.
The Menu System 40 Spending Limits Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per -event spending limit for pay-per -view programs. 1. Point to Spending Limit , and press MENU•SELECT . Y ou can set a per-event spending limit for each Profile. 2. Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a single-program spending limit.
The Menu System 41 Timers Feature The T imers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. Recording with T imer T o use the T imers feature, select T imers from the Main menu to bring up the T imers screen.
The Menu System 42 Setting Up T imer Recordings The T imers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if: • Y ou connect the VCR Controller to your DSS ® receiver , and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using. • Or , if using a D-VHS VCR, the digital audio/video (DA V) cable is connected.
The Menu System 43 Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu, the first screen you see is the User Profiles control panel. In addition to the Family profile, you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed by using the WHO button on the remote control.
The Menu System 44 Add or Delete All Channels Y ou might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels.
The Menu System 45 Viewing Hours Use the V iewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time, as well as the viewing hours a user can watch programming. 1. Point to V iewing Hours , and press MENU•SELECT . Y ou can limit viewing seven days a week.
The Menu System 46 Locking a User’s Profile Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her profile. When a password is assigned, the user must enter the password before he or she can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do no allow access to, or editing of the profile limits.
The Menu System 47 Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits, that you have set are no longer in effect. 1. Point to Unlock System and press MENU•SELECT . 2. Point to Y es and press MENU•SELECT to confirm that you want to unlock the system.
The Menu System 48 Options The Options menu lets you set up personal preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work. The Options menu lets you change how the system works. The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences.
The Menu System 49 About DSS Select About DSS from the Options menu to choose from a list of on- line Help topics. Point and select to find out about the specific parts of the DSS ® system, then use the right arrow key to continue through each of the Help screens or press MENU•SELECT to return to the Help menu.
The Menu System 50 System Options System T est The System T est display screen is accessed through the Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DSS ® system. Y ou should use this feature to get your Access Card number , or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly .
The Menu System 51 RF Remote Setup The remote can control the DSS ® receiver using both IR (Infrared) signals and RF (radio frequency) signals. IR signals require line of sight to the receiver ’ s front panel remote sensor . RF signals can control the receiver from other parts of your house–even through walls.
The Menu System 52 The Dish Pointing Menu Screen Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates: 1. T urn on your television and satellite receiver . 2. T une your television to the satellite receiver ’ s output channel. 3. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.
The Menu System 53 While the maximum signal strength is 100, the signal strength you achieve will probably be less. Although there is no difference in picture quality between a signal strength of 60 a.
The Menu System 54 LOW SPEED DATA Back of DSS Receiver Insert the batteries Connect the cables. Connect the power cord. Home Control Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your DSS ® receiver .
The Menu System 55 Home Control setup Once the Data Interface module is connected to the LOW SPEED DA T A port, you must tell the receiver to use this port for Home Control. 1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to and select Options .
The Menu System 56 Once the device is set up, there are two ways to control it. Select a device from the Home Control menu screen. Y ou can turn it on and off, or schedule a timer that controls the device automatically . Schedule a timer by completing the on-screen sentence.
The Menu System 57 These menu items can be placed in the Fetch menu. • The Guides • Edit Users • Signal Meter • Alternate Audio • System Options • System T est • New Access Card • Set .
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59 How It All W orks Although the DSS ® system is simple to use, there are a n umber of par ts in the system. Don’t be o verwhelmed. This section explains ho w these differ ent par ts work to gether to bring a pictur e to your scr een. What’s It For? This section also describes the contr ols located on the front and back of the r eceiver .
Reference 60 Uplink Center Authorization Center Satellite Satellite Dish Antenna Par ts of the DSS ® System One way to understand the DSS ® system is to look at the different parts of the system—from the studio down to the DSS ® receiver and remote control in your living room.
Reference 61 Home View These parts are inside of or attached to your house. DSS ® Satellite Dish Antenna Picks up the satellite’ s coded program information and relays it to your DSS ® receiver . (Y our satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around your house.
Reference 62 Controls and Buttons This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons located on the receiver and the remote control. Front Panel Controls ON/OFF T urns the DSS ® receiver ’ s power on or off. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner .
Reference 63 AUX RF ANT IN D-VHS OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO WIDE BAND DATA REMOTE IN SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL LOW SPEED DATA Back Panel Controls IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the DSS ® system.
Reference 64 MUTE C H + V O L V O L C H - 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 0 INPUT ANTENNA GUIDE FETCH PLA Y FORW ARD REVERSE STOP P AUSE RECORD M E N U CLEAR INFO AL T . AUD WHO GO BACK DSS 2 AUX DSS 1 VCR TV POWER S E L E C T Remote Control Buttons POWER T urns the device you are controlling on or off.
Reference 65 INPUT In TV and VCR mode, press the INPUT button one or more times to toggle through the available video inputs. ANT Lets you switch the source of the video signal from DSS ® satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal.
Reference 66 After you program the remote to control your VCR, record your VCR code here for easy reference. Programming the Remote to Control Y our TV T o determine whether your remote needs to be programmed, turn the TV on, point the remote at the TV , and press the TV button.
Reference 67 Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices The AUX button is a device button that can be programmed to control a second VCR, a cable box, or a laserdisc player . 1. T urn on the device to be programmed. 2. Look up your brand and its code number on code list on the following pages.
Reference 68 Remote Codes TV Codes Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes RCA ....................................... 033, 037 RCA (DVD Player) ......................... 078 Pioneer ................................... 033,033 ProScan .............................
Reference 69 VCR Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes Admiral .................................. 006, 079 Aiwa .............................................. 015 Akai ....... 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066 Audio Dynamics .................... 014, 016 Bell & Howell .
Reference 70 Glossar y The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the About DSS menu of your DSS ® system. Access Card Identifies you to the DSS ® system service providers and is required for your DSS ® system to work.
Reference 71 Mailbox Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is accessed through the on-screen menu system. Main Menu The first list of choices in the DSS ® system on-screen menus. Press the MENU button on the remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.
Reference 72 Troubleshooting The DSS ® System T est allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSS ® system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. Make sure that • All connections—jacks, cables, etc.
73 Appendix A: W arranty Information T oll-Free T elephone Product Help Y ou can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number: 1-800-679-4776 (T oll free inside U.
74 Appendix A: W arranty Information How you get service: • Call 1-800-679-4776 and have your unit’ s date of purchase and model/serial number ready . The model/serial number information is on the back of your receiver . • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.
75 Appendix A: W arranty Information What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
76 - Appendix B: FCC Regulations FCC Registration Information Y our DSS ® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local T elephone Company .
77 Appendix C: Accessories ✂ Detach Here RG-6 Coaxial Cable 12 feet D912 $12.95 25 feet D925 $15.95 50 feet D950 $21.95 75 feet D975 $29.95 100 feet D901 $29.95 Stereo Audio/V ideo Cable 6 feet D906 $12.95 12 feet D914 $14.95 S-V ideo Cable D913 $12.
78 Appendix C: Accessories ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card.
79 A About DSS 49 Access card 61 number 18 Agile modulator 16 resetting 16 All button 26 AlphaSort button 27 Alternative audio 51 Alternative data 51 Attractions Guide 24 ,3 8 B Back panel controls 63.
80 P Passwords 46 Pay-per -view programs 36 tuning to 36 Profiles channel lists 43 choosing 47 locking 46 menu 33, 43 ratings limits 44 spending limits 45 unlocking 47 viewing hours 45 Program guides .
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If your DSS ® system needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
