DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver - Manual (Page 6)

First Things First
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What is the DSS ® System?
You’ve purchased the DSS ® Digital Satellite System, so you already
know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS ® system
uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to
your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so the
quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and CDs. You
know the dish is small—18 inches wide—and that it often can be
installed in a matter of hours. (See the DSS
® System Installer Guide for
specific information.)
Those are the some of the things you probably know about the DSS ®
system. But what about the things you don’t know? For instance...
• The DSS ® system works like your TV. Pick up the DSS ® remote and
push the DSS1 button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to
scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go directly to
a channel.
• There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide is like a
TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you select
regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can also sort the
guide to list only specific types of programs. You can select Sports,
for example, and your guide will show current and upcoming
sports programs only. Or Movies. Or News.
• There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to customize
your system. You can set up your system, build channel lists,
preview coming attractions, set spending limits, and receive mail
from your program providers.
• There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in learning how
to use the DSS
® system: Context-Sensitive Help (at the bottom of
most menu screens), Help buttons, and the About DSS menu.