
S A T E L L I T E R E C E I V E ROPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSCopyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.All rights reserved. Unauthoriz
BEFORE YOU BEGIN6Exiting A ScreenPressing the EXIT button on theremote takes you out of the menusystem and back to the program youwere watching.The O
7PROGRAM GUIDESWhat is a Program Guide?A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There areseveral types of guides, each presenting the sc
8PROGRAM GUIDESScrolling Page By PageIf you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide morequickly, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the
9PROGRAM GUIDESTypes of Program GuidesThere are five types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the InfoGuide, the Topic Guide, the Channel Guide, and t
10PROGRAM GUIDESThe Topic GuideLets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics,such as “movies” or “sports.”The Topic guide.The Channel
11PROGRAM GUIDESSorting the Grid and InfoGuidesThere are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottomof the Grid Guide and the Info Guide: do
12PROGRAM GUIDESAllows you choose from a list of sorting topics.Once you have selected a sorting topic from the list, your guidewill be simplified to
13THE MENU SYSTEMWhat is a Menu?The DSS® menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in arestaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu is divided intosec
14THE MENU SYSTEMUsing the Menu SystemTo bring up the Main Menu, press MENU/SELECT on the remote.The Living Room Main Menu.To use the menu system, you
15THE MENU SYSTEMThe Help balloons show all of the menu choices inthe Living Room Main Menu.3. Press MENU/SELECT again. The help balloons disappear.Th
SAFETY INFORMATIONDo not stack electronic components or other objects on top ofthe DSS Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be leftuncovere
16THE MENU SYSTEMMenu DescriptionsThis section briefly describes each of the available Main menuoptions. Detailed information about each menu is inclu
PROFILES17Controlling The SystemThe Profiles feature lets four members of your householdcustomize their DSS® viewing by setting up channel lists andra
PROFILES18Creating and Editing a Profile1. Select Profiles from the Main Menu to get to the system controlscreen.The System Control screen.2. Point to
PROFILES19Editing a User’s Name1. Point to Edit Name and press MENU/SELECT.Use the arrows to edit a User’s name.2. Use the arrow keys to enter a new U
PROFILES20Setting the Rating LimitThe Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewinglimit for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system),
PROFILES21Unlocking a User’s ProfileIf you forget your user password, youmight need to unlock the user in orderto set a new one.Go the Edit User scre
PROFILES222. Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four-digitsystem password.3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.After the system
MORE FEATURES23Pay-Per-View ProgramsA pay-per-view program (PPV) is aprogram that you purchase—like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For ins
MORE FEATURES24Using the Program Guide for PPVProgramsIf you highlight a PPV program in the Program Guide and thenpress RECALL on the remote control,
MORE FEATURES25Using the Purchases MenuThe Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and pastpurchases.The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or pas
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is amajor factor in t
MORE FEATURES26Timer FeatureThe Timer feature allows you to preset your system toautomatically tune to a particular channel at a predeterminedtime, an
MORE FEATURES27For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use theVCR’s remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller.1
MORE FEATURES28VCR CodesAiwa ... 015Akai... 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066Audio Dynamics...
MORE FEATURES29One-Button RecordingPress the REC (record) button on the remote while you have aprogram selected in the guide to set up a timer program
MORE FEATURES30The MailboxThe mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive amessag
MORE FEATURES31Alternate Audio Display ScreenWhen you select Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu,the Alternate Audio display screen comes up.Poi
MORE FEATURES32Using On-Line HelpOn-line Help is available for all of the menus and displayscreens. The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, andMe
CONNECTIONS33Things to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any power cor
CONNECTIONS34Connecting Your SatelliteReceiver to Your TVIf your satellite system has not been professionally installed, or ifyou move your system or
CONNECTIONS35Choosing a ConnectionThe following pages show four examples of hookups commonlyused to connect the satellite receiver with a TV and other
iii16 Lightning—For added protection for this productduring a lightning storm, or when it is leftunattended and unused for long periods of time,unplug
CONNECTIONS36Connection ABest Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inputs (ja
CONNECTIONS37Connection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks)•
CONNECTIONS38Connection CGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input (jack)• VCR with RF and audio/video inp
CONNECTIONS39Connection DGood Picture and Sound Quality)To use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and anten
CONNECTIONS40Interactive SetupIf you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already usedthe interactive setup to find the dish pointing coor
REFERENCE41DSS® System OverviewAlthough the DSS® system is simple to use, there are anumber of parts in the system. Don’t be overwhelmed.This section
REFERENCE42Uplink CenterAuthorization CenterSatelliteSatellite Dish AntennaParts of the DSS® SystemOne way to understand the DSS® system is to look at
REFERENCE43Home ViewThese parts are inside of or attached to your house.Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program informationand relays i
REFERENCE44Controls and ButtonsThis part of the Reference sections discusses the controls andbuttons located on the receiver and the remote control.Sl
REFERENCE45Back PanelIN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal tothe DSS® system.OUT TO TV Use to connect the satellite receive
TABLE OF CONTENTS1TABLE OF CONTENTSBefore You Begin...3What is the DSS® System? ...
REFERENCE46Remote Control Buttons1DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tunedirectly to a channel. If you are in the menusystem, use the digit key
REFERENCE4711TV/DSS Switches the video input between TV andDSS® mode.12VCR Control Buttons Use when controlling anauxiliary device, such as a VCR or
REFERENCE48Programming the RemoteControl Using Access CodesThe Mode Selection Buttons control the operation of a TV,Cable box (CBL), VCR, Receiver (RC
REFERENCE491234567890R-TUNETV/VIDEOPOWERMUTEVCR1VCR2AUXLDRCVRCBLTVDSSCHCHVOLVOLMENUSELECTGUIDEEXITWhen the Code is Not KnownProcedure for setting up r
REFERENCE50Television Infrared Codes IndexThe Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands oftelevisions. Refer to the preced
REFERENCE51VCR Infrared Codes IndexThe Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands ofVCRs. Refer to the preceding pages for
REFERENCE52Cassette Players, CD Players, DVD playersReceivers, and Amplifiers Infrared Codes IndexThe Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of
REFERENCE53Cable Converter Box Infrared Codes IndexThe Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of CableConverter Boxes.
REFERENCE54GlossaryThe following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistancemenu of your DSS® sys
REFERENCE55Past PurchasesDetailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.Point and SelectThe method of using the remote contr
TABLE OF CONTENTS2Lists & Limits...17Controlling The System...
REFERENCE56TroubleshootingThe DSS® System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics checkon your DSS® system. If you are experiencing any trouble wit
WARRANTY INFORMATION57PANASONICDigital Satellite SystemsLimited WarrantyMatsushita Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “The Warrantor”) will
WARRANTY INFORMATION58PANASONICDigital Satellite SystemsService DirectoryOperation Assistance • Diagnostic Assistance • Warranty ServiceCall Panasonic
WARRANTY INFORMATION59PANASONICDigital Satellite SystemsReplacement ProgramMatsushita Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) offers
WARRANTY INFORMATION60If you want your original receiver repaired, Panasonic will repair it and return the receiver to you. You mustcarefully pack and
6115167610FGR SAMPLEINDEXAAccess Card 43, 44new card setup 31ALT AUD button 30Alternate Audio display screen 31Alternate audio programs 30Attract
6215167610FGR SAMPLEINDEXOOn-Line Help 32One-Button Recordingediting or cancelling 29Ordering DSS programming 3PPassword, systemforgetting 22Past
6315167610FGR SAMPLEFCC REGISTRATION INFORMATIONYour DSS® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN3When you order programming, youneed to know your Access Cardnumber. To get the number, selectOptions from the Main menu, and thensele
BEFORE YOU BEGIN4Unpacking the BoxThe following items come with your DSS® receiver:• Receiver (access card inserted) • S-Video Cable• Remote Control
BEFORE YOU BEGIN5Using This ManualThere are a couple of conventions used in this manual that mighthelp you read it.• Words that appear in ALL CAPS ind
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