Rca 1998 User Manual

SATELLITE RECEIVERUSER'S GUIDE

First Things First8Connecting Your Receiver to YourTVDuring the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver mayhave been connected to your TV wi

First Things First9Jacks and CablesS-Video Jack and CableThe S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for yoursystem.This jack is available on m

First Things First10Connection ABest Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inp

First Things First11Connection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (

First Things First12Connection CGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input (jack)• VCR with RF and audio/vi

First Things First13Connection DGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and

First Things First14Interactive SetupIf you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may havealready used the interactive setup to find the dis

Program Guides15➣First Things FirstWhat is a Program Guide?A program guide is an on-screen programmingschedule. There are several types of guides, ea

Program Guides16Anatomy of a Program GuideThe following diagram shows you the kind of information youwill see in the program guides.Bringing Up the Pr

Program Guides17Anatomy of The Channel BannerSome of the items you select in the guides can also be selected inthe channel banner.The channel banner a

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Program Guides18Using the GUIDE ButtonEach press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type ofprogram guide.The Detail GuideThe Detail Guide s

Program Guides19Tuning to a ProgramTo tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point tothe program and press MENU•SELECT.To see informa

Program Guides20The Channel GuideDisplays a channel’s programming schedule in a channel-by-channel format.The Logo GuideDisplays channel logos for the

Program Guides21Sorting the GuidesSorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show onlythe types of programs that interest you. There are s

Program Guides22MoviesSelect the Movies button to list movies only. After selectingMovies, the Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button.Select

Program Guides23AlphaSortAlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in thecurrent guide. Select the AlphaSort button to search for s

Program Guides24ScoutThe Scout button lets you assign “Scouts” to search the guide forvery specific program information, such as actor’s names orprogr

Program Guides25Other GuidesThe Other Guides button lets you sort the guide by differentvariables, such as future times, user profile channel lists, a

Program Guides26The other buttonsExitExits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the currentchannel. Press MENU•SELECT to continue.HelpBrings

The Menu System27➣First Things FirstWhat’s a Menu?The satellite system menu is a list of choices, justlike a menu in a restaurant. And, just as aresta

Table of Contents1First Things First ... 3What is the Digital Satellite System? ...

The Menu System28Using the Menu SystemTo bring up the Main menu, press MENU•SELECT on the remote.Use point and select to choose an item from theMain m

The Menu System29Menu DescriptionsThis section briefly describes each of the available Main menuoptions. More information about each menu and its feat

The Menu System30“Family” is one of fiveselectable ProfilesProgram titlesand informationReturns you toprevious screenHelp gives youmore informationSor

The Menu System31The MailboxThe mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive amessag

The Menu System32Pay-Per-View ProgramsPay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For i

The Menu System33Using the Program Guide for PPVProgramsWhen you use the program guide to select a PPV program, theProgram Details screen gives you a

The Menu System34Using the Attractions GuideYour program providers may offer future programming eventsnot currently listed in your Program guide. Thes

The Menu System35Using the Purchases MenuThe Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and pastpurchases.The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or p

The Menu System36On-screen icons are an easy wayto understand the timers.indicates the timer is set.indicates the timer is set fora PPV.indicates a ti

The Menu System37ProfilesWhen you select Profiles from the Main menu, the first screenyou see is the User Profiles control panel. In addition to theFa

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The Menu System38Add or Delete All ChannelsYou might be able to save time when creating a channel list byusing the Add All Chans option or the Delete

The Menu System39Viewing HoursUse the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time,as well as the viewing hours a user can watch programming

The Menu System40Locking a User’s ProfileEach user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or herprofile. When a password is assigned, the use

The Menu System41Unlocking the SystemWhen the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing,and ratings limits, that you have set are no longer i

The Menu System42OptionsThe Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look andfeel of the system as well as how some of the features work.The O

The Menu System43Front Panel shows an on-screen display of the receiver frontpanel. Point to the different front panel features to see a briefdescrip

The Menu System44New Access Card Periodically, your program provider may issueyou a replacement access card. The New Access Card Setupdisplay screen a

The Menu System45The Dish Pointing Menu ScreenFollow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates:1. Turn on your television and satellite rec

The Menu System46Using the On-Screen Signal MeterThe signal strength meter is used to determine whether or notyou are receiving the satellite signal,

The Menu System47Home ControlHome Control lets you remotely control several lamps andappliances through your receiver.Home Control setupThe Home Contr

First Things First3Read the First Two ChaptersThe first two chapters of the manual introduceyou to your digital satellite system, and show youhow to u

The Menu System484. Use the arrow buttons and MENU•SELECT to select the houseand module codes that match the device’s remote moduleand label the modul

Reference49How It All WorksAlthough the digital satellite system is simpleto use, there are a number of parts in thesystem. Don’t be overwhelmed. This

Reference50Home ViewThese parts are inside of or attached to your house.Satellite Dish Antenna Picks up the satellite’s coded program information and

Reference51Front Panel ControlsON/OFF Turns the receiver’s power on or off.INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner.ANTENNA Switches the source of

Reference52Remote Control ButtonsON•OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off.TV Tells the remote to control the TV.SAT Turns on the receive

Reference53Programming the Remote ControlThe remote can be programmed to control most brands ofremote controllable TVs. The remote is programmed to co

Reference54TroubleshootingThe System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check onyour digital satellite system. If you are experiencing any tro

55Appendix A: Warranty InformationRepair HelpThomson Consumer Electronics offers hardware repair service should you encounter any problems with yourdi

56Appendix A: Warranty InformationRCA DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTYWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For

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 First4What is the Digital SatelliteSystem?You’ve purchased the digital satellite system, so you alreadyknow a lot of the great things it

58-Appendix B: FCC RegulationsFCC Registration InformationYour digital satellite system equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commis

59RG-6 Coaxial Cable12 feet D912 $12.9525 feet D925 $15.9550 feet D950 $21.9575 feet D975 $29.95100 feet D901 $35.95S-Video Cable 12 feet D913 $12.95W

60Appendix C: Accessories®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card byfilling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Copy compl

61IndexAAccess card 50number 14Accessories 59All button 22AlphaSort button 23Alternative data 44Attractions Guide 20,34Audio Language 44BBatteriesinst

If your satellite system needs service, please contact yourdealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages.Please do not send any products to

First Things First5What’s in the BoxThe following items come with your digital satellite receiver:• Receiver (with access card inserted)• Remote Contr

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

First Things First7The Point and Select MethodPoint and Select is the two-step method you use to navigatethrough the menu system and program guides. O