Manual

G LOSSARY
The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the About DSS
menu of your DSSe system.
Access Card
Identifies you to the DSS®service providers and isrequired for your DSS®system to work:Do not remove the
accesscard except when a new card has been issued to replace the original.
Alternate Audio
Refersto the different audio channels that may be broadcast in conjunction with a video program: A foreign
language translation is an example.
Attractions
Previews of special programs broadcast by your program provider.
Azimuth
Refers to the left-to-right positioning of your DSS® dish. When you enter your zip code (or latitude and
longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to an azimuth setting for your location.
Channel Banner
Displays program information and menu items displayed as icons when you tune to a channel, exit a guide or
press INFO on the remote. Point to and select the icons to accessthe menu items.
Channel List
Allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is locked.
Dish Pointing
The antenna dish must be pointing directly to the satellites to receive the DSSe signal. Obtain dish pointing
coordinates and check signal strength in the Dish Pointing menu screen.
DSS®Receiver
Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video.
Elevation
Refers to the up and down positioning of your DSS®dish. When youenter your zip code (or latitude and
longitude), the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location.
Home Control
Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and appliances through your DSS®receiver. To control
these devices, you must connect a Home Control base module to the receiver and a remote module to the
device you want to control.
Limits
The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level. The Spending Limit
controls spending on a cost-per-program basis. The Viewing Limit controls when and how many hours a user
can view programming. The Channel List allows you to select which channels can be viewed when the system is
locked.
Locks
The means of restricting access to certain features of the DSS®system. The Iockis controlled by a 4-digit
password. The closed or open lock icon in the channel marker indicates whether your system.is locked or
unlocked.
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