User's Guide

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Setup and Connections ........................................ 3

Step 1: Unpack the DSS® System ................................................... 4

Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices ..... 4

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 4

Jacks and Cables........................................................................ 5

Back of the Receiver ................................................................. 6

Basic Connection ....................................................................... 7

Advanced Connection .............................................................. 8

Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller ............................................... 9

Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor .............. 9

Selecting a VCR Type ................................................................ 9

Step 4: Find the Video Input Channel on Your TV ...................... 11

Step 5: Interactive Setup ............................................................... 12

Step 6: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................ 12

STEP 7: Plug in and Turn on the System ....................................... 12

Step 8: Order DSS

Programming................................................. 13

Using the Remote ............................................... 15

Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... 16

The Point and Select Method ....................................................... 18

Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 19

TV Codes.................................................................................. 21

VCR Codes ............................................................................... 22

Cable Box Codes...................................................................... 23

Program Guides .................................................. 25

Bringing Up the Program Guides........................................... 26

Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 26

The Channel Banner...................................................................... 27

Using the GUIDE Button ......................................................... 28

Getting Around in the Guides ............................................... 28

Tuning to a Program............................................................... 29

Additional Program Guides.................................................... 30

Sorting the Guides ................................................................. 32

The Menu System ............................................... 39

Using the Menu System ................................................................ 40

Back and Help ......................................................................... 40

Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 41

The Program Guide ....................................................................... 42

The Mailbox ................................................................................... 43

How to Tell When You Have Mail .......................................... 43

Checking Your Mail................................................................. 43