RCA DCD302RA User manual

DCD302RA
OWNER’S
MANUAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER

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“dangerous voltage” inside the
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accompanying the product.
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DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this receiver to
rain or moisture.
Cautions Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of
the DSS Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left
uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to
the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other
components.
Do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an
audio power amplifier.
Refer to the accompanying Important Safeguards pamphlet for
additional information concerning the safe use of this product.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in
particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers
proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as
well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies
that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The
anticopy process is licensed for non-commerical, home use only. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Table of Contents
1
First Things First ............................................................3
What is the DSS® System? ..............................................................4
Ordering DSS® Programming.........................................................4
What’s in the Box.............................................................................5
Installing Batteries In the Remote Control.................................... 5
Using This Manual ...........................................................................6
Important Note about This User’s Manual .................................... 6
The Only Rule: Point and select................................... 7
What is Point and Select?................................................................8
Program Guides .............................................................9
Bringing Up the Program Guides................................................. 10
Using the GUIDE Button................................................................10
Changing Channels with the number keys (0-9)......................... 10
Scrolling Channel By Channel .......................................................10
Scrolling Page By Page ..................................................................11
Tuning to a Program .....................................................................11
Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu ...................... 11
Types of Program Guides...............................................................12
Sorting the Grid and Info Guides................................................. 14
Exiting A Program Guide ..............................................................15
The Menu System........................................................17
Using the Menu System.................................................................18
Exiting a Screen .............................................................................18
Using Help......................................................................................18
Menu Descriptions.........................................................................19
Lists & Limits ................................................................21
An Overview ..................................................................................22
Setting the Ratings Limit...............................................................22
Setting Up Spending Limits...........................................................23
Creating Favorite Channel Lists ................................................... 23
Add or Delete All Channels...........................................................24
Parent Approved Channel List ......................................................25
Selecting a Channel List to Use .................................................... 25
Locking the System........................................................................25
Unlocking the System....................................................................26
Session Unlock ...............................................................................26
StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or
more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4977,455; 5,151,789; and 5,353,121.
DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics

Table of Contents
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More Features..............................................................27
Pay-Per-View Programs .................................................................28
Using the Attractions Guide .........................................................29
Using the Purchases Menu ............................................................30
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ...................... 30
Timer Feature.................................................................................31
Editing or Canceling a Timer.........................................................31
The Mailbox ...................................................................................32
Alternate Audio Programs ............................................................33
ALT AUD Remote Button ..............................................................33
Picture Size.....................................................................................34
System Test.....................................................................................34
New Access Card Setup .................................................................34
Using On-Line Help........................................................................35
Sending the DSS®Signal to Multiple TVs
The Agile Modulator .....................................................................38
How Does the Agile Modulator Work? ....................................... 39
Selecting an Output Channel........................................................40
Connections
Choosing a Connection .................................................................43
Interactive Setup............................................................................48
Disabling Interactive Setup ...........................................................48
Reference .....................................................................49
Parts of the DSS® System ..............................................................50
Controls and Buttons.....................................................................52
Front Panel Controls......................................................................52
Back Panel......................................................................................52
Remote Control Buttons ...............................................................53
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ........................... 54
Glossary........................................................................56
Troubleshooting ............................................................................58
Running the System Test ...............................................................58
Toll-Free Telephone Product Help ............................................... 59
Appendix A: Warranty Information .......................... 59
Appendix B: FCC Regulations .................................... 62
Appendix C: Accessories ............................................ 63
Index ............................................................................65

First Things First
3
The Only Rule:
Point and select
➣➣➣
The Menu System
Program Guides
➣
Lists & Limits
Hi, my name is jay...
and I wrote this User Manual. You can believe me
when I tell you that you should read this page first
because it gives you a game plan for attacking this
rather large manual.
Read the First Four sections
The first four sections of the manual introduce you
to your DSS®system,and show you how to use the
on-screen guides and menus.Reading these sections
gives you the basic information you need to navigate
the DSS®system.
Putting You in Control
The fifth section of the book introduces you to the
Lists & Limits feature, which lets you control the
way you watch DSS®programming by creating
favorite channel lists,and by setting ratings limits
and spending limits.
What’s Left?
The rest of the book highlights the remaining
features, and includes reference information such as
a connections guide, a glossary, and an index.
Take some time right now to read
at least the first five sections.
Then, as you have time, you can
check out the rest of the book.
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4
3
2
1First Things First

First Things First
4
When you order programming, you
need to know your Access Card
number. To get the number, select
Options from the Main menu, and
then select SystemTest. Wait for the
system to run all of it’s tests. The
Access Card number is displayed at
the end of the system test.
Write the Access Card number in the
space below for easy reference:
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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 DSS®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: Auto Help, Help buttons, and
the About DSS menu.
Ordering DSS®Programming
After you have installed your system, you should contact the
service providers, DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS®
programming.
Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288
Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-204-USSB

First Things First
5
What’s in the Box
The following items come with your RCA DSS®receiver:
• Receiver (with access card inserted)
• Remote Control
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
ANTENNA
MENU
SELECT
Receiver
Remote Control
Installing Batteries In the Remote
Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your DSS®remote.
1. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and - end
of each battery in each compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
FAV•INPUT
PREV CH
DISPLAYGUIDE
MENU•SELECT
CLEAR
0
879
546
CHAN
213
ANT MUTEALT AUD
DSSTV
OFF•ON
VOL

First Things First
6
Using This Manual
There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might
help you read it.
• Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a
button.
• The names of on-screen menu option are shown in italics .
Important Note about This User’s
Manual
This manual assumes that your DSS®system has been installed,
meaning:
1. The DSS®satellite dish has been installed, correctly pointed at
the satellite, and connected to your DSS®receiver.
2. The DSS®receiver is connected to your television and to a
telephone line.
3. The access card is installed in your DSS®receiver.
Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and
should already be installed when you take the receiver out of
the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of
the DSS®receiver when you are issued a new card by your
programming providers.
4. The DSS®remote control has batteries and can be
programmed to control both your DSS®receiver and your TV
(if your TV is remote-controllable).
If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish
Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation.
Then, refer to the section, “Connections,” in this manual. See
your dealer for specific information regarding professional
installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.

The Only Rule:
Point and Select
7
➣➣➣
Program Guides
First Things First
➣
What? There’s a Rule?
Well,it’s not exactly a rule, but more of a
guideline for using the on-screen displays. If you
understand this one thing,you have enough
knowledge to get around the menuing system
and program guides.
Once you understand Point and
Select, you can do just about
anything you want with the
menuing system.
Lists & Limits
1
The Only Rule:
Point and select
2
3
4The Menu System
5

The Only Rule:
Point and Select
8
MENU•SELECT
What is Point and Select?
Point and Select is the two-step method you use to control the
DSS®system.
1. Point
You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front
panel. Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight
to different items in the Program Guide and the menu
screens. Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one
space in the direction of the arrow.
For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight
toward the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To
point right, press the right arrow.
2. Select
Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by
pressing the MENU•SELECT button on the remote or front
panel. Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead
and make the change you have indicated.
For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell
you to Point to the Help button and press MENU•SELECT.
Once you’ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you
can use any part of the DSS®system, beginning with the
Program Guide.
Don’t worry about getting stuck inside
a menu.Pressing the CLEAR button
on the remote takes you out of the
menu system and back to the
program you were watching.
CLEAR
ARROW KEYS