Technicolor-thomson DRD302RA Manual do Utilizador

DRD302RAOWNER’SMANUALSATELLITE RECEIVER

The Only Rule:Point and Select8MENU•SELECTWhat is Point and Select?Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control theDSS® system.1. PointY

Program Guides9The Only Rule:Point and select➣➣Program GuidesFirst Things First➣The Menu System➣Lists & limitsWhat is a Program Guide?A program gu

Program Guides10Bringing Up the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button onthe 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 five types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the InfoGuide, the Topic Guide, the Channel Guide, and

Program Guides13The Topic GuideLets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics,such as “movies” or “sports.”The Topic guide.The Channel

Program Guides14Sorting the Grid and Info GuidesThere are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at thebottom of the Grid Guide and the Info Guide: d

Program Guides15Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics. Once you haveselected a sorting topic from the list, your guide will besimplified to

The Menu System17The Only Rule:Point and select➣➣Program GuidesFirst Things First➣The Menu System➣Lists & LimitsWhat’s a Menu?The DSS® menu is a l

Safety InformationWARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALI

The Menu System18Using the Menu SystemTo bring up the Main Menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote.The Main Menu.To use the menu system, you need to kno

The Menu System19Menu DescriptionsThis section briefly describes each of the available Main Menuoptions. Detailed information about each menu is inclu

The Menu System20

Lists & Limits21The Only Rule:Point and select➣➣Program GuidesFirst Things First➣The Menu System➣Lists & LimitsDifferent DrummersNot everybody

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 Features27What? There’s More?If you’ve read this far, then you’ve seen how touse the on-screen program guides, how to getaround in the menu syste

Table of Contents1First Things First ...3What is the DSS® System? ...

More Features28Pay-Per-View ProgramsPay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For ins

More Features29Using the Program Guide for PPVProgramsWhen you use the Program Guide, to select a PPV program, pressthe DISPLAY to see a different Pro

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 Features32The MailboxThe mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive amessag

More Features33Mailbox SizeThe mailbox has enough memory to store as many as ten (10)200-character messages. You should periodically review anderase y

More Features34Picture SizeThe Picture size display screen allows you to choose between astandard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screenh

More Features35Using On-Line HelpOn-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens.The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, and M

More Features36

Connections37Things to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any power cor

Table of Contents2The Mailbox ... 32Alternate Audio Programs ...

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

Connections40Connection ABest Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (ja

Connections41Connection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)•

Connections42CAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentsor other objects on top of the DSS®receiver. See Safety Information,inside front cover.Connectio

Connections43Connection DGood Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and anten

Connections44Interactive SetupIf you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already usedthe interactive setup to find the dish pointing coor

Reference45How It All WorksAlthough the DSS® system is simple to use,there are a number of parts in the system.Don’t be overwhelmed. This section expl

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 First3The Only Rule:Point and select➣➣➣The Menu SystemProgram Guides➣Lists & LimitsHi, my name is jay...and I wrote this User Manual.

Reference48The Access Card door slides open so that you can replace the card when necessary.Front Panel ControlsON/OFFDISPLAYANTENNAMENUSELECTON/OFF

Reference49FAV•INPUTPREV CHDISPLAYGUIDEMENU•SELECTCLEAR0879546CHAN213ANT MUTEALT AUDDSSTVOFF•ONVOLRemote Control ButtonsOFF•ON Turns the device you ar

Reference50After you program the remote tocontrol your TV, record your TV codehere for easy reference.Programming the Remote ControlThe remote can be

Reference51Remote CodesTV CodesRealistic ... 021Sampo... 011, 027Samsun

Reference52GlossaryThe following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistancemenu of your DSS® sys

Reference53Main 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

Reference54TroubleshootingThe DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics checkon your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any trouble wit

55Appendix A: Warranty InformationToll-Free Telephone Product HelpYou can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number:1-800-679-4776 (T

56What we will do:• During the initial 90 days:Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit and correct

57To 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

First Things First4When you order programming, youneed to know your Access Cardnumber. To get the number, selectOptions from the Main menu, andthen se

58-Appendix B: FCC RegulationsFCC Registration InformationYour DSS® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compl

59Appendix C: AccessoriesAudio/Video CablesAccessory Order Form for RCA DSS® ModelsPricePart No.TotalDescriptionRG-6 Coaxial Cable12 feet D912 $12.952

60Appendix C: AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow theinstructions below to o

61IndexAAccess Card 47new card setup 34number 4ALT AUD button 33Alternate audio programs 33Arrow keys 8Attractions Guide 13, 29Audio/video jack

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First Things First5What’s in the BoxThe following items come with your RCA DSS® receiver:• Receiver (with access card inserted)• Remote ControlON/OFFD

First Things First6Using This ManualThere are a couple of conventions used in this manual that mighthelp you read it.• Words that appear in ALL CAPS i

The Only Rule:Point and Select7➣➣➣Program GuidesFirst Things First➣What? There’s a Rule?Well, it’s not exactly a rule, but more of aguideline for usin