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  • Page 1 DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Receiver SIR-S60W Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
  • Page 3 Warning! Important Safety Instructions Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your Multi-Satellite Receiver. • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. •...
  • Page 4 Warning! Important Safety Instructions • Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
  • Page 5 30 seconds. Trademark Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Up and Connecting ... 3 Welcome to DIRECTV! ... 3 Multi-Satellite Receiver Box Contents ... 4 Front Panel Controls and Light Indicators ... 5 Back of the Multi-Satellite Receiver ... 6 Inserting the Access Card ... 7 Jacks and Cables ...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Menu Overview: Options ... 37 Timers ... 37 Mail Box ... 38 Review Purchases ... 39 Interactive ... 40 Default Audio ... 41 Screen Color ... 41 Translucency ... 42 Menu Overview: Setup... 43 Satellite Dish ... 43 TV Settings ...

  • Page 8: Setting Up And Connecting

    Setting Up and Connecting elcome to DIRECTV! elcome to DIRECTV! This Owner’s Manual explains how to connect and use your new DIRECTV System. The first three sections of this manual introduce you to your system. In the introductory sections, you will learn: •...

  • Page 9: Multi-Satellite Receiver Box Contents

    Multi-Satellite Receiver Box Contents When you unpack your DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Receiver, please check to make sure the box contains all of the items below. If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. AAA Size Batteries RF Coaxial Cable...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls And Light Indicators

    Setting Up and Connecting ont Panel Contr ont Panel Contr There are several function buttons and two light indicators on the front panel of your Multi-Satellite Receiver. POWER Push this button to turn your Multi-Satellite Receiver on or off. Note: Your receiver will still receive mail messages and software upgrades when it is turned off.

  • Page 11: Back Of The Multi-Satellite Receiver

    Setting Up and Connecting Back of the Multi-Satellite Receiver Back of the Multi-Satellite Receiver The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back panel of the receiver. When connecting cables to these jacks, please be sure to correctly match the corresponding inputs and outputs.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Access Card

    Setting Up and Connecting Inser ting the Access Car Inser ting the Access Car You cannot view DIRECTV programming unless the access card is properly inserted into the Multi-Satellite Receiver. Open the door on the front panel of the Multi-Satellite Receiver and insert the access card.

  • Page 13: Jacks And Cables

    Setting Up and Connecting Jacks and Cables Jacks and Cables Please read through the description of the jacks and cables included with your Multi-Satellite Receiver. Use these cables to connect your Multi-Satellite Receiver to your TV, VCR, and phone line. RF Jacks and Coaxial Cable The TV OUT RF jack requires a coaxial cable connection.

  • Page 14: Things To Know

    Setting Up and Connecting Things to know befor Things to know befor Multi-Satellite Receiver to your TV set and Multi-Satellite Receiver to your TV set and other components other components Protect your components from power surges Always turn off and unplug your Multi-Satellite Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.

  • Page 15: Connecting The System To Your Tv

    Setting Up and Connecting Connecting the System to your TV Connecting the System to your TV Basic Connection With this set up, you will be able to watch satellite programming on your TV set with monaural sound. The diagram and instructions show how to set up the connection from the Multi-Satellite Receiver to your TV through a VCR (an additional coaxial cable is required to complete this connection).
  • Page 16 Setting Up and Connecting Basic Connection Set Up Steps: Make sure the power cords for your Multi-Satellite Receiver, TV, and VCR are unplugged before connecting any of the cables. Connect your satellite dish antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of the Multi-Satellite Receiver with RG-6 coaxial cable running from the dish.
  • Page 17 Setting Up and Connecting Connecting the System to your TV Connecting the System to your TV Advanced Connection — for highest quality audio and video With this set up, you will be able to watch satellite programming on your TV set with stereo sound.
  • Page 18 Setting Up and Connecting Advanced Connection Set Up Steps: Make sure the power cords for your Multi-Satellite Receiver, TV, and VCR are unplugged before connecting any of the cables. Connect your satellite dish antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of the Multi-Satellite Receiver with RG-6 coaxial cable running from the dish.

  • Page 19: Plugging In The Receiver And Turning On The System

    Setting Up and Connecting Plugging in the Receiver and T Plugging in the Receiver and T System System Plug the end of the power cord completely into a wall outlet. Press the button on the remote control or the front of the POWER Multi-Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 20: Ordering Directv Programming

    Setting Up and Connecting Write down the azimuth, elevation and tilt values. The separate installation instructions that come with your satellite dish antenna will explain how to use these values to properly point your dish. Checking the signal strength Highlight the Signal Meter item in the Satellite Dish menu and press the Check the signal strength values for the different Networks and Transponders supported by your dish.

  • Page 21: Using Your Remote Control

    Using Your Remote Control Installing Remote Contr Installing Remote Contr Please follow these steps to install or change the batteries in your remote control. Note: Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control. ol Batteries ol Batteries Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Buttons

    Using Your Remote Control Remote Contr ol Buttons Remote Contr ol Buttons Please review this diagram of the remote control provided with your system. Aim the remote at your Multi-Satellite Receiver and gently press a button to access its function. If you want the remote control to control your TV, VCR, or DVD player, please refer to the section on programming your remote control.
  • Page 23 Using Your Remote Control CH+/- Press these buttons to change channels on your TV or Multi-Satellite Receiver. To operate your TV with the remote control, you have to first program the TV button. Please refer to the section on programming your remote control.

  • Page 24: Programming Your Remote Control

    Using Your Remote Control ogramming Y ogramming Y Manual Mode You can program your remote control to operate other components in your home entertainment system such as your TV, VCR, or DVD player. You can enter individual device codes using the manual mode. Turn on the device you want to control.

  • Page 25: Viewing Directv Programming

    Viewing DIRECTV Programming Changing Channels Changing Channels There are several ways to change the channel you are watching: Press the button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number. Press the button to tune to a lower channel number. Enter a channel number directly with the After entering a number, press the to tune to the new channel.

  • Page 26: Channel Banner Icons

    Viewing DIRECTV Programming Channel Banner Icons Channel Banner Icons Your system displays a number of graphical icons in the channel banner to provide you with program and system information. ALTERNATE AUDIO This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available. Press the green AUDIO LOCK...

  • Page 27: Quick Guide

    Viewing DIRECTV Programming QUICK GUIDE QUICK GUIDE The QUICK GUIDE screen is a feature that allows the current program to play in the background while viewing a list of channels, program titles and times. To display the Quick Guide, press the button on the remote control.

  • Page 28: Directv Interactive

    Viewing DIRECTV Programming DIRECTV INTERACTIVE DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Your Multi-Satellite Receiver has an interactive television service called DIRECTV INTERACTIVE INTERACTIVE , you have the opportunity to interact with TV programming just by using your remote control. You can get up-to-the minute news, sports, weather, &...

  • Page 29: Menu Overview

    Menu Overview Main Menu Main Menu To access the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the front panel. The Main Menu contains five choices: Guide, Profiles, Options, Setup and Extras. Profiles PROFILES enables you to create and edit favorite channel lists for you or your family.

  • Page 30: Menu Overview: Guide

    Menu Overview: Guide Full-Scr een Pr Full-Scr een Pr Your system contains detailed program and channel information in the Full-Screen Program Guide. Press the the Main Menu to access the Full-Screen Program Guide. Press the again or the button to exit the Guide. EXIT Date Program...

  • Page 31: Scrolling

    Menu Overview: Guide olling olling Scrolling channels Scrolling programs Color Button Functions Color Button Functions The green, yellow, and blue color buttons function differently while in the Full-Screen Guide. Instead of performing the function labeled on the remote control, they perform the function corresponding to the colored indicator at the bottom of the Guide.
  • Page 32 Menu Overview: Guide Who: Red Button While in the the Guide, you can select a different user profile. To learn how to modify user profiles, refer to the Profiles section of the Menu Overview. Guide Times: Green The Guide displays two hours of scheduled programming at a time on the screen. Program listings beyond two hours can be viewed by pressing the green button.
  • Page 33 Menu Overview: Guide Category: Yellow BACK The Guide can be sorted by program category. Subcategory: Blue FREEZE The Guide also can be sorted by program subcategories. Note: To select subcategories, you must select a category first. If you change the category, the subcategory sort will need to be performed again.

  • Page 34: Scheduling Future Programs

    Menu Overview: Guide Scheduling Futur Scheduling Futur uning to a Cur uning to a Cur e Pr ograms e Pr ograms Schedule your system to automatically tune to a future program by highlighting it in the Guide and pressing the The scheduled program will be marked with .

  • Page 35: Purchasing Pay Per View Programs

    Menu Overview: Guide chasing Pay Per V chasing Pay Per V If you are a DIRECTV customer and your telephone line is connected to your receiver, you can purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events. Pay Per View Purchase Screen Note: Be sure the telephone line is properly connected before making a purchase.
  • Page 36 Menu Overview: Guide Pay Per View Timer Setting After purchasing a Pay Per View, you can schedule a timer to automatically tune your system to the program. Other Pay Per View Showings The Other Showings button allows you to purchase a different showing of a Pay Per View program.

  • Page 37: Menu Overview: Profiles

    Menu Overview: Profiles To access the Profiles menu, first access the Main Menu by pressing the button on the remote control or front panel. Then highlight Profiles and press button. Family Family The Family profile is the master profile for your system. Any edits to the Family profile channel list will also take effect in the User 1-4 profiles.

  • Page 38: Rating Limit

    Menu Overview: Profiles Rating Limit The Rating Limit function allows you to block programs that exceed a selected rating. The rating scale is similar to the movie rating system. Note: Once locked, the system will ask you to enter your password in order to view a program that exceeds your rating limit setting.

  • Page 39: Additional User Profiles (1 - 4)

    Menu Overview: Profiles Additional User Pr Additional User Pr The User 1-4 profiles are channel lists you can define and customize with a new name. Edit Channel List Follow these steps to edit the channel list for each user profile. Please remember that these channels will not be blocked from viewing unless the system is locked.
  • Page 40 Menu Overview: Profiles Edit User Name The user names (User 1 - User 4) can be customized to names of your choice. Select User1, User2, User3, or User4 while in the Profiles menu. Highlight the Edit User Name option and press the button.

  • Page 41: Lock/Unlock System

    Menu Overview: Profiles Lock/Unlock System Lock/Unlock System Locking Profiles After setting your profiles (rating and spending limits, channel lists, and new User names), the system needs to be locked for them to take effect. After selecting the Lock System button you will be prompted to enter a four digit password. Permanently Unlocking Profiles Please note that when you unlock the profiles, any channel blocks, spending limits, or rating limits that you have set are no longer enforced.

  • Page 42: Menu Overview: Options

    Menu Overview: Options To access the Options menu, first access the Main Menu by pressing the button on the remote control or front panel. Then highlight Options and press the button. imers imers Setting this function will automatically tune the system to a selected channel at a selected time and date.

  • Page 43: Mail Box

    Menu Overview: Options Timer Mode To set the timer to work Once, Daily, or Weekly, highlight Timer Mode and toggle through the three modes by pressing the View All Timers To view all set timers, highlight View and press the ID Numbers and their settings will be displayed.

  • Page 44: Review Purchases

    Menu Overview: Options Review Pur chases Review Pur chases The Review Purchases option displays past and future Pay Per View programs that have been purchased. Past Purchases Future Purchases. Note: You can cancel a future purchase from this menu. After selecting the purchase, highlight Cancel and press the To view past purchases, while in the Options menu, highlight the...

  • Page 45: Interactive

    Menu Overview: Options Interactive Interactive Your Multi-Satellite Receiver has DIRECTV INTERACTIVE remote control to get up-to-the minute information, respond to free offers & make purchases while you watch TV. Just look for the button on your remote to start interacting. The Interactive menu provides more details on this interactive service.

  • Page 46: Default Audio

    Menu Overview: Options Menu Overview : Setup Default Audio Default Audio You can select a default audio language for your system (if available). The default audio language choices are English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. een Color een Color The Screen Color option allows you to change the color of the menu screens.

  • Page 47: Translucency

    Menu Overview: Options ranslucency ranslucency The Translucency menu enables you to choose the Translucency level of menu items that display over video. To access this menu, highlight the Translucency item from the Options menu and press the Choose a translucency level using the buttons to hightlight a level and button to select it.

  • Page 48: Menu Overview: Setup

    Menu Overview: Setup To access the Setup menu, first access the Main Menu by pressing the button on the remote control or front panel. Then highlight Setup and MENU press the button. Satellite Dish Satellite Dish This menu contains the information needed to properly install your satellite dish antenna.

  • Page 49: Signal Meter

    Menu Overview: Setup Select Location The Select Location menu item gives you the pointing coordinates for your satellite dish antenna based on your Zip Code. Signal Meter Please enter your Zip code using the buttons. After entering all 5 digits of your Zip Code, the proper azimuth, elevation and tilt (if applicable) values will display for your area.

  • Page 50: Tv Settings

    Menu Overview: Setup TV Settings TV Settings Use this menu to set the TV screen size and the TV output channel. Screen Size Choose between a 4:3 standard or a 16:9 widescreen screen size. TV Output Channel Select either channel 3 or channel 4 to be your TV output channel by using the button.

  • Page 51: Access Card

    Menu Overview: Setup System Features Access Car Access Car The system Features menu shows Guide Type, Network Support, and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Status. Occasionally, DIRECTV will issue you a new access card to replace the one currently in your system. To replace your access card, select the Access Card menu item and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 52: System Upgrades

    Menu Overview: Setup System Upgrades System Upgrades Your Multi-Satellite Receiver is designed to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two.

  • Page 53: Menu Overview: Extras

    Menu Overview: Extras To access the Extras menu, press the front panel. Then, highlight Extras and press the Calendar Calendar Bior hythm Bior hythm Use the Biorhythm feature to check your daily physical, emotional, intellectual and inspirational status. button on the remote control or on the MENU button.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q: I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light indicator does not light. A : Make sure your receiver is plugged into the power outlet or see if it is turned off. Check the batteries in the remote control. Q: I have sound but no picture.

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    Physical Dimensions Size : 10.24 in.(W) x 1.96 in.(H). x 7.17 in.(L) (260mm x 50mm x 182mm) Weight : 2.87 lbs. (1.3kg) Package Contents SIR-S60W Multi-Satellite Receiver IR universal remote control Two AAA batteries Access Card Owner’s Manual RF Cable...

  • Page 56: Warranty

    Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.
  • Page 57 OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.

  • Page 58: Appendix: Code Lists

    Appendix: Code Lists Code Number Admiral 072, 081, 160, 161 A Mark 112, 143 Akal 070, 146 Amstrad Anam 043, 054, 056, 080, 112 070, 004, 058, 112 Audiovox 076, 120 Blaupunkt Cairn Candle 070, 002, 003, 004 Capehart 001, 004, 024 Cetronic Citizen 070, 002, 003, 004, 043...
  • Page 59 024, 056, 074, 152 Realistic 007, 019, 043, 047 Runco 072, 130 Sampo 202, 070, 004, 058, 207 Samsung 101, 004, 050, 089, 105 160, 127, 143, 133 Sanyo 007, 020, 053, 057, 082 Scott 004, 028, 043, 048, 143...
  • Page 60 031, 140 Realistic 003, 008, 010, 014, 031 034, 040, 053, 054, 101 Rico 058, 078 Salora Samsung 102, 040, 032, 104, 107 109, 112, 113, 115, 120 122, 125, 159 Sansui 043, 048, 035, 022 Sanyo 003, 010, 102, 007, 014...

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