DirecTV GRD33G2A User Manual

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8POINT AND SELECTMENU•SELECTWhat is Point and Select?Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control theDSS® system.1. PointYou point by pr

PROGRAM GUIDES9➣FIRST THINGS FIRSTWhat is a Program Guide?A program guide is an on-screen programmingschedule. There are several types of guides, eac

PROGRAM GUIDES10Bringing Up the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by using the GUIDEbutton on the 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 three types of program guides: the Grid Guide, theChannel Guide, and the Attractions Guide.The Grid G

PROGRAM GUIDES13The Attractions GuideDisplays coming attractions and special events information.The Attractions guide.Sorting the Grid GuideThere are

PROGRAM GUIDES14Using the Sorting ButtonsThe remaining buttons at the bottom of the guide are called“sorting buttons.” These buttons allow you to simp

PROGRAM GUIDES15Using the Themes ButtonAfter you select one of the sorting buttons, the name of thatbutton changes into the Themes button. Use the The

THE MENU SYSTEM17➣➣PROGRAM GUIDESFIRST THINGS FIRST➣THE MENU SYSTEM➣LISTS & LIMITSWhat is a Menu?The DSS® menu is a list of choices, just like ame

SAFETY INFORMATIONDo not stack electronic components or other objects on top ofthe DSS Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be leftuncovere

THE MENU SYSTEM18Using the Menu SystemTo bring up the Main Menu, press MENU•SELECT on theremote.The Main Menu.To use the menu system, you need to know

THE MENU SYSTEM19Menu DescriptionsThis section briefly describes each of the available Main Menuoptions. Detailed information about each menu is inclu

THE MENU SYSTEM20

LISTS & LIMITS21➣➣PROGRAM GUIDESFIRST THINGS FIRST➣THE MENU SYSTEM➣LISTS & LIMITSControlling The SystemThe Lists & Limits feature puts you

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 FEATURES27Up to this point in the manual, you’ve learned howto use the on-screen program guides, how to getaround in the menu system, and how to

TABLE OF CONTENTS1First Things First ...3What is the DSS® System? ...

MORE FEATURES28Pay-Per-View ProgramsPay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchaseon an event-by-event basis. For instance, there might be

MORE FEATURES29Using the Program Guide for PPVProgramsWhen you use the Program Guide to select a PPV program, theProgram Details screen gives you a fe

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 displayscreens. The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, andMe

MORE FEATURES36

CONNECTIONS37Things to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any powercord

TABLE OF CONTENTS2DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes ElectronicsMore Features ...

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

CONNECTIONS40CAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentsor other objects on top of the DSS®receiver. See Safety Information,inside front cover.Connectio

CONNECTIONS41Connection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)•

CONNECTIONS42Connection CGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input (jack)• VCR with RF and audio/video inp

CONNECTIONS43Connection DGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and antenn

CONNECTIONS44Interactive SetupIf you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have alreadyused the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coor

REFERENCE45DSS® System OverviewAlthough the DSS® system is simple to use, thereare a number of parts in the system. Don’t beoverwhelmed. This section

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 FIRST3Read the First Four SectionsThe first four sections of the manual introduce youto your DSS® system, and show you how to usethe on-s

REFERENCE48ON/OFF Turns the DSS® receiver’s power on or off.DISPLAY Brings up the on-screen channel marker.ANTENNA Switches the source of the video si

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 DSS® remote ca

REFERENCE51Remote CodesTV CodesRealistic... 021Sampo ... 011, 027Sam

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 diagnosticscheck on your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any troublewith

55APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATIONToll-Free Telephone Product HelpYou can reach Thomson Consumer Electronics at the following number:1-800-679-4776 (T

56APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATIONWhat we will do:• During the initial 90 days:Exchange the defective portion of your DSS® with a new or, at our optio

57APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATIONTo receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:• Write the RA number on the outside of the carto

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 GE DSS® ModelsPricePart No.TotalDescriptionRG-6 Coaxial Cable12 feet D912 $12.9525

60APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIESTo order accessories, follow the instructions belowto order by telephone.United States and Canadian OrdersTo place your orde

61INDEXAAccess Card 47new card setup 34Access Card number 4ALT AUD button 33Alternate audio programs 33Arrow keys 8Attractions Guide 13, 29Audi

100%RECYCLED PAPERMINIMUM 50% POST CONSUMERThomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporationsto take part in a special program to improve o

FIRST THINGS FIRST5Unpacking the BoxThe following items come with your DSS® receiver:• Receiver (with access card inserted)• Remote ControlON/OFFDISP

FIRST THINGS FIRST6Using This ManualThere are a couple of conventions used in this manual thatmight help you read it.• Words that appear in ALL CAPS i

7POINT AND SELECT➣➣➣PROGRAM GUIDESFIRST THINGS FIRST➣A Navigation MethodPoint and Select is a method of navigating throughthe menu system and program