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Philips DSX 5500 User Manual

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DSX5500_5540
11/13/02
DIRECTV
®

User Manual

12:21 PM
Page 1
Receiver
Read this manual first!
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product.
We've included everything you need to get started.
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
For fast help, call us first!
1-800-464-1131
Thank you for making Philips a part of your home!
DSX 5500
DSX 5540
3111 176 50891

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-464-1131 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! 3111 176 50891 DSX 5500 DSX 5540...
  • Page 2 And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions - Read Before Operating Equipment

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Safety Instructions - Read Before Operating Equipment WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.

  • Page 4: Dsx5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 Pm

    No modular plug is provided with this equipment. If the DSX 5500 or DSX 5540 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary interruption of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    © 1998-2001 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, copyright © 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger, and copyright © 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc. For the software in this product no license under Philips IPR is granted, except for the use of the software in combination with this product.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 6 Package Contents ® DIRECTV Receiver Infrared (IR) Universal Remote Control with Two AA Batteries User Manual PHONE Power Supply Cord RJ-11 Telephone Cord Access Card VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO TO TV/VCR RF Coaxial Cable S-Video Connecting Cable RCA Type Audio/Video (not included with all products) Connecting Cable...

  • Page 7: Front And Rear Panels

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM M E N U MENU button Displays the Main Menu. INFO button Switches between program information in the banner and the program details screen. Arrow buttons ( Use to navigate through the Guide and menus. While watching Satellite programming, use the arrows to channel up or down.

  • Page 8: Access Card

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540 Serial No : 81476039DSX 5540C Receiver ID No : 1234 5678 9012 The access card provided with your system includes information about your pur- chase authorization and other data. To watch channels, your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your DIRECTV Receiver.

  • Page 9: Connections

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Antenna and Phone MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540 Serial No : 81476039DSX 5540C Receiver ID No : 1234 5678 9012 RJ11 Modular Phone Jack Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. 1. Connect the RF coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the SAT IN jack. 2.

  • Page 10: Video

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Video Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. There are several options for connecting the video and audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of equipment you want to connect and the quality of signal you want to achieve. The following chart summarizes your options for video connections.

  • Page 11: Audio

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Audio Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. There are several options for connecting the audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of equipment you want to connect. If you connected video with option D on page 10, you will get audio from your TV when using that input.

  • Page 12: A/V Matrix

    Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. Does your TV have only one video or RF input but you own a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment? Philips offers the industry’s first A/V Matrix that allows you to command and control other video devices such as a DVD player or a VCR without additional equipment.

  • Page 13: Preparing Your Remote Control

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Preparing Your Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the two batteries (type/AA) supplied. 2. Position them in the battery com- partment, as shown in the diagram. 3. Replace the cover. Satellite Functions Press SAT to control the DIRECTV®...

  • Page 14: Automatic Search

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Programming the Universal Remote control Your remote control may already operate your TV, VCR or DVD player. If the remote control does not properly operate your TV, VCR or DVD player, follow the steps below. These instructions guide you through setting the remote control to operate your TV.

  • Page 15: Vcr Codes

    Optimus ...0189, 0075, 0064, 0131 Orion ...0029, 0211, 0236 Panasonic ...0062, 0189, 0252, 0643 Penney...0062, 0267, 0064, 0069, 0065 Pentax ...0069 Philco ...0062, 0236 Philips ...0108, 0062, 0645 Pilot ...0064 Pioneer ...0094 Portland ...0047 Profitronic ...0267 Proscan ...0087, 0787 Protec ...0099 Pulsar ...0066...
  • Page 16 DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM TV Functions Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV Be sure to press the TV button before operating your TV. Press to put the remote control in TV mode. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in TV mode.

  • Page 17: Vcr/Dvd Functions

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM VCR/DVD Functions Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV or DVD. Be sure to press the VCR or DVD button before operating each unit. Press to put the remote control in VCR mode. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in VCR mode.

  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM If your equipment has been professionally installed, skip this first time setup section and go to page 19. After the DIRECTV® Receiver has been connected to your compo- nents, it is time to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on. 1.

  • Page 19: Watching Tv

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM The Info Banner shows information on the currently tuned program such as the rating, title, start and end time, program description, and channel number. It also displays the current time and date and indicates if any special features are cur- rently enabled, such as Favorite Channels (page 21) or SmartSurf (page 20).

  • Page 20: Enhanced User Features

    12:21 PM EZ Search Pay Per View (PPV) Philips offers a unique feature for searching pay per views. By pressing the PPV button on the remote, a listing of all pay per view programs starting within a chosen time period will be dis- played alphabetically.

  • Page 21: Favorite Channels

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Enhanced User Features (cont’d) Favorite Channels Favorite Channels is an easy way to customize the listing of channels. Once Favorites is configured, the Favorites icon displays in the banner and programs displayed in the Program Guide are only those in the selected list. When using the CH+ and CH- buttons, you are limited to channels in the Favorites list;...

  • Page 22: Using The Guide

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE The DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE offers complete TV listings for up to 3 1/2 days plus access to much more. The Guide lists programs according to their time slot and channel. With it, you can tune to a program, be notified when a program is about to start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the type of program you’re looking for, and set reminders for future viewing.

  • Page 23: Reminders

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ (cont’d) Using the Guide (cont’d) To do this…. Set a Reminder for future viewing To set a Reminder for a non-pay per view program To set a Reminder for a pay per view program To cancel a Reminder for a program PPV (Pay Per View)

  • Page 24: Guide Menu

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Guide Menu The bottom of the Guide screen (refer to page 22) contains three buttons that can be accessed by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control when the Guide is already displayed. • Use the buttons to highlight a button and press OK to view its list of options.
  • Page 25 DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Guide Menu: Search: Category A category search allows you to choose from a predefined list of categories and subcategories. The has subcategories. 1. Use the buttons to highlight a category or the to view a list of subcategories. 2.

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Using the Main Menu The Main Menu lets you customize the features of your DIRECTV ® Receiver. To access the Main Menu from the Guide or TV: Press the MENU button on the remote control. To exit the menu: Press the MENU button or EXIT.

  • Page 27: Preferred Language

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Main Menu: Preferences The Preferences option in the Main Menu lets you change the “Preferred Language”, screen format, or banner duration, set or edit the favorite channels list, enable/disable the A/V Matrix and set the remote control ID. To change your prefer- ences, select “Preferences”...

  • Page 28: Banner Duration

    SOURCE button to cycle to the next video input or to satellite programming. Preferences: Remote Control ID If you purchase two DSX 5500 or DSX 5540 receivers and use them in close proximity of each other, control them independ- ently by assigning a separate ID number to each remote.

  • Page 29: Digital Audio (Dsx 5540 Only)

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Preferences: Digital Audio (DSX 5540 only) To get the full theater experience with Dolby Digital surround sound (when available), connect one or both of your digital audio outputs (refer to page 11) to your home theater equipment. To access this feature: 1.

  • Page 30: Parental Controls

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Parental Controls: Set Spending Limit You can set a per purchase spending limit on pay per view pro- grams. It is not a cumulative limit. You must lock the DIRECTV Receiver to enforce this setting (refer to page 29). To set the Spending Limit: 1.

  • Page 31: Purchases

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Main Menu: Purchases Purchases: Past Purchases The Past Purchases menu displays a summary of your past pay per view purchases. It includes the program name and channel number, program date, start and end time, price, and whether the program was viewed or cancelled.

  • Page 32: Main Menu Setup

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Main Menu: Setup Use this menu to run through the setup process (professional installation is highly recommended). Configure each setting within “Enter ZIP Code” and “Dish Configuration.” Use “Point Dish” and “System Test” to confirm your setup. To view Setup options: 1.

  • Page 33: Setup

    Signal Strength: 0 Access Card status: OK Valid card Access Card ID: 395015639 Modem status: Line is in use Jan 1, 1980 12:01:06 am Daylight Savings: Inactive Manufacturer Brand: PHILIPS IRD Model: DSX5500 IRD Serial #: 12345678 IRD Receiver ID #: 9999-9999-9999...

  • Page 34: Messages

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Main Menu: Messages When you receive a new message, the New Incoming Messages icon appears in the banner. You can view and delete messages. Each message includes the date and time it was sent. When new messages are received, the oldest message is automatically deleted if the maximum amount of messages (30) is exceeded.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Where To Find Help General help is available by highlighting the "HELP" button in the Guide menu and pressing OK. No picture / poor 1. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver if the power indica- picture tor LED is not on.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a call. TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT... An exchange will be managed by Philips. If you believe you need to exchange your Digital Satellite Receiver, contact Philips at 1-800-464-1131. A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you.

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