SATELLITE RECEIVER

USER'S GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.

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WHAT IS THE DIGITAL SATELLITE

SYSTEM?

You???ve purchased the digital satellite system, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You know the dish is small???18 inches wide???and that it often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the satellite system Installer Guide for specific information.)

Those are the some of the things you probably know about the digital satellite system. But what about the things you don???t know? For instance...

???The system works like your TV. Pick up the remote and push the SAT button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to a channel.

???There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide is like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News.

???There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail from your program providers.

???There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how to use the system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the

System Info menu.

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WHAT???S IN THE BOX

The following items come with your digital satellite receiver:

???Receiver (with access card inserted)

???Remote Control (Remote controls vary by model.)

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE

CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your remote.

1.Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2.Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment, matching the + and - end of each battery.

3.Replace the cover.

Programming the Remote

Depending on your equipment you may need to program the remote to control other devices. Check out ???Programming the Remote??? in the Reference section.

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USING THIS MANUAL

There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it.

???Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button.

???The names of on-screen menu options are shown in italics.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS USER???S

MANUAL

This manual assumes that your digital satellite system has been installed, meaning:

1.The satellite dish antenna has been installed, correctly pointed at the satellite, and connected to your digital satellite receiver.

2.The digital satellite receiver is connected to your television and to a telephone line.

3.The access card is installed in your digital satellite receiver.

Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of the receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers.

4.The remote control has batteries and can be programmed to control both your digital satellite receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-controllable).

If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation. Then, refer to the next section, Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV. See your dealer for specific information regarding professional installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer???s Kit.

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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 digital satellite system works.

1. POINT

You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front

MENU???SELECT

panel. Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight to different items in the program guide and the menu screens. Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the arrow.

For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight toward the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To point right, press the right arrow.

2. SELECT

Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by pressing the MENU???SELECT button on the remote or front panel. Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the change you have indicated.

For example, the instructions in the User???s Manual might tell you to Point to the Exit button and press MENU???SELECT.

Once you???ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you can use any part of the digital satellite system.

Don???t worry about getting stuck inside a menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching.

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CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER TO YOUR

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. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide what connection is best for you.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING

COMPONENTS

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

???Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

???Always turn off the receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

???Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

???Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV???s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.

???Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

???Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

???Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

???Do not stack components.

???Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

???Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

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JACKS AND CABLES

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

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To receive satellite programming:

1.Tune TV to receive the S-Video output from the receiver.

2.Tune receiver to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1.Turn off VCR and receiver.

2.Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (with cable box):

1.Turn off VCR and receiver.

2.Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3.Tune cable box to desired channel.

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To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box:

To receive satellite programming:

1.Tune TV to receive line output from receiver (often called Input 1).

2.Tune receiver to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1.Turn off VCR and receiver.

2.Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (with cable box):

1.Turn off VCR and receiver.

2.Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3.Tune cable box to desired channel.

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To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1.Turn off VCR and receiver.

2.Tune TV to desired channel.

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To receive off-air programming (no cable box):

1.Turn off receiver.

2.Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive cable programming (with cable box):

1.Turn off receiver.

2.Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually CH2, CH3, or CH4).

3.Tune cable box to desired channel.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

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PROGRAM GUIDES

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

You 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.

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PROGRAM GUIDES

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.

On-screen icons represent frequently used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item???s status.

Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.

Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed.

Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout has found

program information.

Highlighted Mail icon indicates a message in your mailbox.

Home Control or Data Port icons The icon changes appearance depending on how the Low Speed Data port is used.

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PROGRAM GUIDES

TUNING TO A PROGRAM

To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU???SELECT.

To see information about a program in the guide, press INFO.

The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options.

Then, you can select:

???View Channel to tune to that channel

???Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

???Buy Program to purchase the program

???Other Times to see what other times the program is available. The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.

THE OTHER PROGRAM GUIDES

Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide.

You can access these guides by selecting the Other Guides button at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

Other Guides button

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PROGRAM GUIDES

SORTING 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.

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PROGRAM GUIDES

AlphaSort

AlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current guide. Select the AlphaSort button to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide. Use the arrow button to highlight a character, then press MENU???SELECT.

AlphaSort button

For example, to search for the program, Auto Racing, the first letter you should enter is ???A???. (Words like ???The???, ???A??? and ???An??? appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with ???A??? appear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter ???U???. All titles beginning with ???AU??? appear in the list.

AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide.

Continue entering the specific title???s letters until it appears in the

AlphaSort list. If you enter the wrong letter, select either

Backspace or Clear All.

Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press the MENU???SELECT button to select it, or the INFO button to see more information. Only titles that are in the current program guide can be found by AlphaSort.

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Guide Data lets you see what???s on in the future.

Then, select PPV in the Channel Groups category.

Channel Groups is another way to sort types of programming.

Select Exit, or press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to the previous guide. You can also choose another guide format from the category list.

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PROGRAM GUIDES

The other buttons

Exit

Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel. Press MENU???SELECT to continue.

Exit button

Help

Brings up additional information about the guide. Press

MENU???SELECT to continue.

Help button

Down Arrow

The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other

channels in the guide. Point to the down arrow, and then pressArrow button MENU???SELECT to scroll down through the program guide.

The Main menu

Brings up the satellite system Main menu. Press MENU???SELECT to continue.

Main menu button

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Use the MENU???SELECT button to bring up the Main menu, and then use Point and Select to choose a menu option.

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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.

BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDES

Besides selecting Program Guide in the Main menu, you can press the GUIDE button on the remote.

Want More Information?

Read the chapter ???Program Guides??? earlier in this book for all the details.

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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 receiver is turned on or off.

???If the receiver is turned on, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.

???If the receiver is turned off, the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes.

CHECKING YOUR MAIL

Select Mailbox on the Main menu or channel banner to view your mail.

1.Point to a message and press MENU???SELECT. The message is opened for you to read.

Mail provides the latest information from program providers.

2.Press MENU???SELECT again to close the letter.

After you read a message and want to erase it, point to Erase Message and press MENU???SELECT. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are saved in memory.

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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 purchase it or find out more details about it. PPV programs can also be found in the program guide.

PURCHASING AND PREVIEWING

There are several ways to purchase and preview PPV movies and events:

???Tune to a PPV program???s channel. Program providers may offer on-screen purchase instructions, usually as the PPV program begins.

???Select a PPV program from the program guide.

???Preview a coming attraction by selecting a channel from the Attractions Guide.

TUNING TO A PPV PROGRAM

When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a Pay-Per-View channel, you need to press the INFO button to bring up the Program Details screen in order to purchase a program.

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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 Program Details screen gives you several options.

You can select:

???View Channel to tune to that channel

???Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

???Buy Program to purchase the program

???Other Times to see what other times the program is available. The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.

You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus.

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USING THE ATTRACTIONS GUIDE

Your 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.

2.Use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.

3.Point to and select the Other Guides button.

4.Point to and select the Attractions Guide.

The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats.

5. Point to a channel and select it.

The Attractions Guide is accessed through the

Other Guides menu.

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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 display also shows the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.

???Note that the Past Purchases list might be modified after each billing cycle and still show purchases for which you have already paid.

REVIEWING AND CANCELING AN

UPCOMING PURCHASE

Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen. You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase.

The Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase.

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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???INPUT button on the remote control.

You can personalize how the profile looks on-screen by entering a name and selecting a picture.

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Add or Delete All Channels

You 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.

Also, program providers may make additional channels available. To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list, choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list.

SETTING THE RATINGS LIMIT

The Ratings Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system), as long as the program provider has transmitted the proper code.

???Note that the ratings limit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked.

1. Point to Set Rating Limit and press MENU???SELECT.

Use the arrow keys to move the selector up and down.

2.Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a ???PG-13??? rating can be viewed.

After the Rating Limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit.

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VIEWING HOURS

Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time, as well as the viewing hours a user can watch programming.

1. Point to Viewing Hours, and press MENU???SELECT.

You can limit viewing seven days a week.

2.Use the digits on the remote or point to the + or ??? and press MENU???SELECT to complete the on-screen sentence. Choose how many hours can be viewed each day (0-24 hours) and when programming can be viewed. Be sure to lock the system for these limits to take effect.

SETTING UP SPENDING LIMITS

Select 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.

You 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.

After a Spending Limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the system password to purchase a pay-per-view program that costs more than your Spending Limit allows.

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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. You must enter the system password to edit profile limits.

1. Point to Lock User and press MENU???SELECT.

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OPTIONS

The Options menu lets you set up 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to make changes to the system.

Interactive Setup

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu.

System Info

Select System Info 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 satellite 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.

Program Guide shows a screen-by-screen overview of the Program guide features.

Menu System shows a screen-by-screen overview of the system menus.

Remote Control shows an on-screen display of the remote control. Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the highlighted button. Remotes may vary by model.

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Front Panel shows an on-screen display of the receiver front panel. Point to the different front panel features to see a brief description of the highlighted feature.

Back Panel shows an on-screen display of the receiver back panel. Point to the different back panel features to see a brief description of the highlighted feature.

Glossary shows a list of common satellite system and TV terms. Point to a glossary item to see a brief description.

LOOK AND FEEL

Default Guide lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote. The choices are Grid Guide, Detail Guide and SurfGuide.

Color Scheme lets you pick which color appears in the guides and menu system.

Translucency lets you choose the translucency of the menu displays. Slide the indicator bar to make the screens more opaque or less opaque.

Animation lets you turn animation on or off. Animation appears on-screen only when music channels are selected.

SYSTEM OPTIONS

System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the satellite system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card number, or when your receiver doesn???t seem to be working correctly. There are four separate tests: signal, tuning, phone connection, and access card.

A message screen appears, telling you whether the system passed each test. If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.

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New Access Card Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access card. The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one.

Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card. Once you have transferred the information to the new card, your old card becomes invalid.

Because your specific account information is stored in the access card, power failures should have no effect on your system.

Remote Setup Some remotes have two SAT buttons and can control two digital satellite receivers. Choose which remote button, SAT1 or SAT2, will control the receiver.

Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4:3; the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Data Port Let???s you choose whether the low speed data port is used for low speed data or communicating with the Home Control Base accessory. See the Home Control section in this book for more information.

AUDIO LANGUAGE

When you select Audio Language from the Options menu, the Audio Language display screen comes up.

Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press MENU???SELECT. The system will then automatically set the audio program to the selected audio program type when that type is available.

There are two ways to change the audio:

???Press ALT AUD on the remote to temporarily change the Audio program while tuned to the current channel.

???Point to Audio Language from the Options menu and press MENU???SELECT to set the default Audio Language.

ALTERNATE DATA

Selects from among the available data on the current channel.

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THE DISH POINTING MENU SCREEN

Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates:

1.Turn on your television and satellite receiver.

2.Tune 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.

4.Use the arrows to highlight the ???Dish Pointing??? option, and then press MENU???SELECT to access the dish pointing screen.

NOTE: The menu screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here.

5.Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight ???Zip Code??? and then press MENU???SELECT.

6.Enter the zip code for the dish installation location.

7.Record the elevation and azimuth numbers below.

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USING THE ON-SCREEN SIGNAL METER

The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal, and it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal.

Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:

1.Turn on your television and satellite receiver.

2.Tune 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.

4.Use the arrows to highlight the ???Dish Pointing??? option, and then press MENU???SELECT to access the dish pointing screen.

5.Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight ???Signal Meter??? and then press MENU???SELECT.

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HOME VIEW

These parts are inside of or attached to your house.

Access Card

Remote Control

Satellite Dish Antenna Picks up the satellite???s coded program information and relays it to your receiver. (Your satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around your house. The satellite dish antenna must, however, be pointed in a southern direction toward the satellite.)

Digital Satellite Receiver Receives the TV program information and sends it to your TV or VCR.

Telephone Jack Connects to the phone jack on the back of the receiver. The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month to update your access card. This update only takes a few seconds and ensures that you will have continuous service. The system automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the receiver is calling out.

Television If your television is remote controllable, you can program the remote to change channels and volume.

Remote (included with your satellite system) Controls the system as well as most remote controllable TVs. Point the remote at the device you want to control.

Access Card (installed in receiver) Must be inserted for you to use the system! Provides system security and authorization of program services. Do not remove the card except when issued a new card as a replacement for the original.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

ON/OFF Turns the receiver???s power on or off.

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner.

ANTENNA Switches the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal.

ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called ???pointing.??? The up and down arrows also change channels.

MENU???SELECT Brings up the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press MENU???SELECT to select a highlighted choice.

ACCESS CARD Identifies you to your program providers. The system requires a valid access card.

BACK PANEL CONTROLS

OUT

TO

FROM

ANT

OUT TO TV Use to connect the receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/video jacks, you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality.

IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the system.

CH3/CH4 SWITCH If a coaxial cable is used to connect the receiver to your TV, you must set the CH3/CH4 SWITCH. For example, to see the signal on TV channel 3, set the switch to 3.

S-VIDEO Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has S-VIDEO capability, use this jack along with the audio/ video jacks to connect the receiver to your TV.

VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video capability, use this jack to connect the receiver to your TV. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video capability, use these jacks to connect the receiver to your TV. You must also connect the VIDEO jack.

SATELLITE IN Use to connect the receiver to the satellite dish antenna.

LOW SPEED DATA PORT this port allows you to connect the system to accessories, such as the Home Control base module.

PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the receiver. The system requires a phone line connection to periodically call out to program providers.

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Remote TV Codes

TROUBLESHOOTING

The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your digital satellite system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, bring up the Main menu, select Options, then System Options and run the system test.

Make sure that

???All connections???jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. See the section, Connecting Your Receiver, for more information.

???There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working correctly.

???The access card is installed in the receiver.

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APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION

Repair Help

Thomson Consumer Electronics offers hardware repair service should you encounter any problems with your digital satellite system. Many problems can be diagnosed over the phone, or if necessary, a replacement unit can be shipped to you. Please have your digital satellite system model, serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you. Refer to RCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty for the repair service phone number.

Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished unit. Refer to the limited warranty included in the booklet to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities. Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything. Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.

Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone. The representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit. Write the number in large, clear characters on the outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.

Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the problem. Include your name, address and model/serial number of your unit. These numbers are located on the back of your receiver. If your digital satellite system is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment. For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

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APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION

RCA DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

???Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

???90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.

???91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.

???The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

???During the initial 90 days:

Exchange the defective portion of your digital satellite system with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.

???After the 90 days and within one year:

Exchange the defective portion of your digital satellite system with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.

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.

???If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.

???If the representative determines that your antenna/dish is defective he or she will arrange for its repair or replacement.

To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours:

If you are located near an exchange point:

1.We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point.

2.The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.

3.Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit.

4.If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.

If you are not located near an exchange point:

1.Provide your Discover, Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.

2.We will send you a replacement unit.

3.If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days, the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card. This amount will be credited if the unit is subsequently received.

4.Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit???s carton. Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:

???Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

???A brief note describing your receiver problem.

???Your name, address and phone number.

Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

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To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:

???Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.

???Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit.

???Include with the shipment:

1.Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

2.A brief note describing your receiver problem.

3.Your name, address and phone number.

???The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier???s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.

???After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.

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.

???Batteries.

???Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.

???For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. It only covers the receiver.

???Loss of programming.

???Installation.

???Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

???Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner.

Product Registration:

???Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your digital satellite product. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for a warranty coverage.

How state law relates to warranty:

???This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

???This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.

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APPENDIX B: FCC REGULATIONS

FCC Registration Information

Your digital satellite system 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 Telephone Company.

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

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The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

Notes: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your digital satellite system equipment from your line.

2. Rights of the Telephone Company.

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Radio Interference

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is ???receiving??? the interference).

???Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference.

???Move the satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

???Plug the satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so that the satellite receiver and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, ???How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems???. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

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APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES

All accessories are subject to availability.

Please complete other side also

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APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES

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