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Glossary

Parent-Approved

Channels that are checked in the Parent-approved column of the
Channel Lists and Limits display screen are the only channels that can
be viewed when your system is locked.

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.

Program Guide

Lists and updates 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 dish.

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

Themes

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

TV/DSS

Remote control and front panel button 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.

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

broadcast.