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Introducing the DSS System

Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate 
digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of 
the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS 
receiver. 

DSS Features

Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy: 

Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of 
laserdisc players.

Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home 
theater experience.

Choose from a variety of program packages available through your 
program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB

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Order premium pay-per-view (PPV) movies. PPV programs start 
as often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you 
want to see them.

Sony’s Express Navigator

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 on-screen display system guides you 

through all the system features and functions.

Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program 
categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.

The Timer feature, when used with Sony’s VCR Mouse, allows you 
to easily automate the recording of DSS programs.

Create a Custom Program Guide and up to five of your own 
Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often. 

Change the color palette, transparency, and station ordering of the 
program guides. Use the DISPLAY button to toggle among 
different sizes of on-screen displays.

Set up a passcode, which lets you choose spending limits and 
control viewing of programs by rating and station.