DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver User Manual

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Mailbox  Stores incoming electronic messages sent to you by your program providers. The Mailbox is
accessed through the on-screen menu system.

Main Menu  The first list of choices in the DSS

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 system on-screen menus. Press the MENU button on the

remote or front panel to bring up the Main menu.

Past Purchases  Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed.

Point and Select  The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make
choices among the different parts of the on-screen displays.

Profiles  Allows you to create lists and limits for individual users, as well as set up limits for the whole
system.

Program Guide  Lists the programs and services available from your program providers.

Ratings Limit  Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating
information. The operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from
and broadcast by the program provider.

Signal Meter  An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test
tone to help you lock in on the satellite signal. The signal meter is used when you adjust your DSS

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 dish

antenna.

Spending Limit  Provides a means of restricting viewing, based on cost-per-program limit.

System Test  Provides a diagnostics check that can be used to determine that the main components of the
DSS

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 system—signal, tuning, phone, and access card—are connected and working properly.

 Buttons  Remote control buttons that toggles the input signal to your TV from the antenna or cable

signals to the satellite signal. Similar in function to that of TV/VCR buttons on some VCRs and remote
controls.

Themes  Provides a way to simplify the Program Guide and make it easier to find programs of special interest
to you.

Topic  Use the Topics screen to sort the guide to show only programs of a particular topic, such as Movies or
Sports.

Upcoming Purchases  Detailed list of the programs you have purchased but have not yet been broadcast.

Whole-House Distribution System  A device which receives signals, amplifies them, and sends them to other
televisions within your home.