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- Page 1 DIRECTV Receiver Owner’s Manual ® For DIRECTV Receiver Models: SIR-S300W SIR-S310W...
- 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 part inside 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 DIRECTV • 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 and copyright statements Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. ©2003 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission. WINK and WINK logo are registered trademarks of WINK Communications Inc.
- Page 6 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 7 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.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Connection option F: ...27 DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) ...29 Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time...29 Adjusting the satellite dish ...30 Testing your DIRECTV Receiver ...36 Activating your DIRECTV account ...38... - Page 9 Changing the User setting ...57 Pay per view programs ...58 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers ...64 Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S310W only) ...64 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers ...66 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers...67 Chapter 5: User profiles...70...
- Page 10 Table of Contents Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras ...86 Reading your mail ...86 Setting system preferences ...87 Reviewing and controlling caller ID ...95 Setting the Local Time options ...97 Installing a new Access Card ...99 Viewing important information and a list of features ...100 supported by your DIRECTV Viewing information on automatic system upgrades ...102 Viewing fun system extras...104...
- Page 11 Table of Contents Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ...113 Appendix: Specifications...115 Specifications for DIRECTV Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S300W ...116 Index...117 ® Receiver model SIR-S310W...115...
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Page 12: Chapter 1: Getting Started
This manual covers two models of DIRECTV Receiver: the SIR-S300W and the SIR-S310W Box contents for the SIR-S300W If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. DIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S300W) AAA size batteries... - Page 13 Box contents for the SIR-S310W If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. ® DIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S310W) RJ-11 AAA size batteries Telephone cord A/V cable RF coaxial cable Remote control VCR control cable Access Card S-Video cable...
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Page 14: Front Panel Controls And Lights
Now that you’ve unpacked the box, take a moment to take a look at the buttons and lights on the front of your DIRECTV Receiver. SIR-S300W INFO POWER button EXIT and light SIR-S310W POWER button and light Remote Access Card control sensor door... - Page 15 This door covers the Access Card slot. This slot holds the Access Card (which allows ® you to view DIRECTV programming). The Access Card slot is on the rear panel on model SIR-S310W. INFO Push this button to display TV program information. EXIT Push this button to clear on-screen displays and return to TV program viewing.
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Page 16: Back Of The Directv Receiver
These illustrations may help you as you set up your DIRECTV Receiver. Step-by-step setup instructions appear in Chapter 2. SIR-S300W S-VIDEO Out Audio Out SATELLITE IN Component Out(Y, Pb, Pr video) SIR-S310W Video Out Audio Out SATELLITE IN Receiver ID Video Out Antenna In... - Page 17 This jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input. Component Out (Y, Pb, Pr video) (SIR-S310W only) Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts high-quality (“component”) video input.
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Page 18: Installing The Batteries In The Remote Control
Chapter 1: Getting started Installing the batteries in the remote control You’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it’s time to start setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control. 1 Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control. -
Page 19: Inserting The Access Card
Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing away from you. The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider. Model SIR-S300W Model SIR-S310W Access Card (Top view) -
Page 20: Chapter 2: Setting Up And Connecting
Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables • Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver • Connection option F (SIR-S310W only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV with • Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) •... - Page 21 VCR control jack and cable (jack and cable included on SIR-S310W only) The VCR control jack and cable allow your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver to send signals to your VCR’s remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on-screen controls.
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Page 22: Before Making Connections
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Before making connections The next steps are to determine which connection option you should use and then to make the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips. Protect your components from power surges •... -
Page 23: Choosing A Connection
Option F: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with component video inputs and Digital A/V receiver (SIR-S310W only) Option F also shows you how to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to an A/V setup that includes a TV and an A/V receiver. In Option F, however, the A/V receiver supports optical digital audio input, and the TV supports component (Y, Pb, Pr) video input. -
Page 24: Connection Option A
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only If connection option A best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. - Page 25 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
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Page 26: Connection Option B
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables If connection option B best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. - Page 27 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
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Page 28: Connection Option C
VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the Antenna In jack on the back of your TV. (Optional, model SIR-S310W only) go to page 29 to hook up the VCR control. Plug in the power cords for your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver. - Page 29 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
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Page 30: Connection Option D
S-Video connections shown in the illustration. This step is optional; it provides improved picture quality. (Optional, model SIR-S310W only) go to page 29 to hook up the VCR control. Plug in the power cords for your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver. - Page 31 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
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Page 32: Connection Option E
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver If connection option E best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. - Page 33 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
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Page 34: Connection Option F
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Connection option F (SIR-S310W only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. - Page 35 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting...
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Page 36: Directv Receiver To Tv With
VCR’s remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you. To connect the VCR control cable to your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver, follow these steps: Plug the VCR control cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Satellite Dish
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to A/V input jacks on your TV, you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks. Usually this is done by pressing a Video, Input, or Mode button on your TV’s remote control. (See the manual for your TV if you need help.) Press the POWER button on the DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control or on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver. -
Page 38: Acquiring The Correct Dish Pointing Angles
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish: Press the MENU button on your remote control. -
Page 39: Checking The Satellite Signal Strength
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Azimuth refers to the left-to-right angle to which you should point your dish. Elevation refers to the up-and-down angle to which you should point your dish. Tilt (for oval dishes only) refers to the amount off-horizontal you should twist the dish on its axis. -
Page 40: Setting The Dish Type
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Signal Meter menu item, then press the The Signal Meter screen appears. The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately. The signal strength (from 0-to- 100%) is indicated at the bottom of the screen. - Page 41 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting If this screen is not displayed, access the Main Menu by pressing the MENU button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu, and press the button.
- Page 42 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting When you have displayed the correct dish type, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen OK button, then press button on your remote control. A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV Receiver needs to reboot (turn itself off and on) for the Dish Type setting to take effect.
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Page 43: Testing Your Directv Receiver
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the The Set Dish menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Auto Detection menu item, then press the button on your remote control. - Page 44 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The SETUP menu appears.
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Page 45: Activating Your Directv Account
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Activating your DIRECTV account After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV Receiver, you must contact your service provider to create an account. To order programming from DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the proper Satellite Dish Antenna, you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain markets. -
Page 46: Chapter 3: Watching Tv
Chapter 3: Watching TV This chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and other features that let you control the way you watch TV. Specifically, it contains information on: Remote control overview • Changing channels •... - Page 47 VOL+/- Press these buttons to adjust the volume level of your TV (once the remote control has been programmed — see Chapter 7). You can control the volume of your TV when in TV, DIRECTV, or VCR mode. MUTE Press this button to mute or unmute the TV audio (once the remote control has been programmed —...
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Page 48: Changing Channels
Chapter 3: Watching TV Changing channels There are several ways to change the channel you are watching: Press the CH + button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number. Press the CH - button to tune to a lower channel number. Enter a channel number directly with the 0 - 9 number buttons. - Page 49 Chapter 3: Watching TV The Full Channel Banner The Channel Banner provides quick information about TV programs as you switch channels on your DIRECTV Receiver. If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control.
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Page 50: The Program Detail Screen
Chapter 3: Watching TV Multi-language This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available. Press the yellow AUDIO button to choose an alternate audio track. Locked This icon appears when the system is locked. Unlocked This icon appears when the system is temporarily unlocked. Mail This icon appears when there are unread mail messages from DIRECTV in your system mailbox. - Page 51 Schedule: For future programs, allows you to set your DIRECTV Receiver to remind you when the program is about to start, or (model SIR-S310W only) to set your DIRECTV Receiver and VCR to record the program. Unschedule: For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder or recording, allows you to cancel the reminder or recording.
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Page 52: Finding Out What's On: The Guides
Chapter 3: Watching TV Finding out what’s on: the Guides Your DIRECTV Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules. If you want to know what’s on, just use the Guide. There are several types of Guides you can access, each suited to a particular set of needs and preferences. -
Page 53: Setting The Default Guide Style
Chapter 3: Watching TV Setting the default Guide style The Guide menu item allows you to set which style of Guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote control. Here’s how: Press the MENU button on your remote control. - Page 54 Chapter 3: Watching TV Using the Quick Guide The Quick Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list. This Guide is small and transparent so that you can continue to watch a TV program while you are browsing the Guide.
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Page 55: Using The Grid Guide
(starting with the channel you are watching). It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and (on model SIR-S310W) recordings, etc. Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide To display or clear the Grid Guide: To display the Grid Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control. - Page 56 Use the right-arrow button to see future program listings for up to 3 days on model SIR-S300W, or up to 7 days on SIR-S310W. To move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time, press the CH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control.
- Page 57 Chapter 3: Watching TV Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide: Use the arrow keys to highlight the program or channel you want to watch. Press the button on your remote control.
- Page 58 Chapter 3: Watching TV Here is an explanation of each time control. Exits the time control bar. Moves the Guide view back 6 hours (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the Guide view back 30 minutes (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the Guide view ahead 30 minutes.
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Page 59: Using The Logo Guide
Chapter 3: Watching TV Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel. Follow the steps in this section to use the Logo Guide. Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide To display or clear the Logo Guide: Press the MENU button on your remote control. - Page 60 Chapter 3: Watching TV Getting around in the Logo Guide You can use the Logo Guide to get information about the programs currently showing on your DIRECTV Receiver. Here’s how: To highlight different program listings in the Logo Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up, down, left, or right in the logo list.
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Page 61: Searching For Programs In The Guide
Chapter 3: Watching TV Switching to another Guide style You can switch from the Logo Guide to the Grid Guide or Grid Guide (Name) while viewing the Guide. Here’s how: With the Guide displayed on your screen, press the red R button on your remote control. - Page 62 Chapter 3: Watching TV Searching by Credits, Title, or Text If you want to find all programs that star a certain actor, share a certain director, have a particular character role, have won a particular award, or were created in a certain year, you can search By Credits.
- Page 63 Chapter 3: Watching TV Searching by Category When you search by category, you narrow down the list of programs by choosing from program categories and sub-categories. While viewing the Guide, press the blue B button on your remote control. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search.
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Page 64: Choosing An Alternate Audio Format For A Program
This icon indicates that an Dolby Digital version of the audio for the program is available (playable on model SIR-S310W only). To change the audio format for a program you are watching, follow these steps: While viewing a program, press the AUDIO button on your remote control. -
Page 65: Pay Per View Programs
Chapter 3: Watching TV Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the name of the user whose settings you wish to activate, then press the remote control. The Who list disappears, and the selected user’s settings take effect. To clear the Who list without changing the current user, press the WHO or EXIT button on your remote control. - Page 66 Chapter 3: Watching TV Press the INFO button on your remote control. The Program Details screen appears, with the list of available actions for that program. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to highlight the Buy item from the list, then press the remote control.
- Page 67 Chapter 3: Watching TV Press the button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay per view purchases. The Past Purchases screen appears. To see details for the listed purchases, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a purchase, then press the on your remote control.
- Page 68 Chapter 3: Watching TV To see details for any of the purchases in the list, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight that purchase, then press the your remote control. A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears. To return to the Future Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your remote control.
- Page 69 Chapter 3: Watching TV Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Cancel Purchase button, then press the The Program Detail screen disappears. The Future Purchase screen appears; the purchase you canceled is now listed as canceled. Note: Past programs which you purchased but never watched cannot be canceled.
- Page 70 Chapter 3: Watching TV DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Your DIRECTV Receiver has an interactive television service called DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by Wink Communications 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, & program information, respond to free offers during commercials, and even make purchases while you watch TV.
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Page 71: Chapter 4: Program Reminders And Recording Timers
This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV remind you when a program is about to begin, and (on model SIR-S310W only) record a program for you on your VCR. The sections of this chapter include: Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S310W only) •... - Page 72 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the VCR Setup menu item, then press the The VCR Setup screen appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the manufacturer of your VCR from the list on the left side of the screen.
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Page 73: Scheduling Program Reminders And Recording Timers
(on model SIR-S310W only). To set your DIRECTV Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin, or (on model SIR-S310W) to record a program for you on your VCR, follow these steps: Press the GUIDE button on your remote. -
Page 74: Reviewing And Modifying Reminders And Recording Timers
The Timers item in the SETUP menu provides access to screens with which you can review, modify, or create new program reminders. On model SIR-S310W you can also review, modify, or create new program recording timers. The same screens allow you to accomplish all of these tasks. Here’s how: Press the MENU button on your remote control. - Page 75 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Timers menu item, then press the The Timers screen appears. If you have previously scheduled program reminders or recording timers, they are listed here. To review your previously scheduled program reminders and recording timers, look through this list.
- Page 76 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers When you have finished reviewing or modifying the timer, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the button on your remote control. The Edit Timer screen disappears, and you return to the Timers screen. To return to the SETUP menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Done button, then press the control.
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Page 77: Chapter 5: User Profiles
Chapter 5: User profiles This chapter tells you how to modify and select user profiles. Its contents include: User profiles basics • Editing user profile names • Editing channel lists • Setting ratings limits • Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases •... -
Page 78: Editing User Profile Names
Chapter 5: User profiles There are six user profiles you can choose: The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your FAMILY: DIRECTV Receiver. The ratings limits, channel restrictions, and pay per view spending restrictions you set in the FAMILY profile apply to all of the user profiles. - Page 79 Chapter 5: User profiles Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the The PROFILES menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile you wish to rename, then press button.
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Page 80: Editing Channel Lists
Chapter 5: User profiles Editing channel lists You can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that you never watch from your channel list. Editing a channel list for a user profile has two effects : When that user profile is the active profile, it sets which channels are skipped as •... - Page 81 Chapter 5: User profiles Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile containing the channel list you wish to edit (FAMILY, or USER 1- 4), then press button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit Channel List item is highlighted.
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Page 82: Setting Ratings Limits
Chapter 5: User profiles Setting ratings limits To control the ratings of the programs your family can watch, set ratings limits in the FAMILY profile. Ratings limits set in the FAMILY profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System no matter which user profile is active (as long as the system is locked). There are various systems used to rate TV programs. - Page 83 Chapter 5: User profiles Press the button on your remote control to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control.
- Page 84 Chapter 5: User profiles Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen: TV-G: General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger children.
- Page 85 Chapter 5: User profiles Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Children menu item, then press the The Children rating screen appears. Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen: TV-Y: All children.
- Page 86 Chapter 5: User profiles Press the button on your remote control to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the The Rating Limit menu appears.
- Page 87 Chapter 5: User profiles The FAMILY profile menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. Press the button on your remote control to display the Movies screen. The Movies screen appears.
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Page 88: Allowing Or Blocking Pay Per View Purchases
Chapter 5: User profiles Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV Receiver, use the Pay Per View option in the FAMILY profile menu. The Pay Per View Allow/Block setting in the FAMILY profile applies any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active. -
Page 89: Setting A Pay Per View Spending Limit
Chapter 5: User profiles Setting a pay per view spending limit To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the Spending Limit option in the FAMILY profile menu. Spending limits set in the FAMILY profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active. -
Page 90: Setting The Screen Color And Translucency
Chapter 5: User profiles Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles, you can set a screen color and translucency level that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There are four color choices named after the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall (amber), Winter (violet). -
Page 91: Setting The Current User Profile
Chapter 5: User profiles Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Light, Medium, Dark, or Opaque. Then press the When you select a translucency option, the list disappears, and your translucency selection is set for that profile. To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your remote control. - Page 92 Chapter 5: User profiles Locking the system involves entering a four-digit password. You will need to remember this password to unlock the system in the future. Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. If you should ever forget your password, call DIRECTV or your service provider for assistance.
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Page 93: Chapter 6: Settings, Preferences, Upgrades, And Extras
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras This chapter tells you how to use the DIRECTV menu system to control the way ® your DIRECTV Receiver operates. Its contents include: Reading your mail • Setting system preferences • Reviewing and controlling caller ID •... -
Page 94: Setting System Preferences
A pair of audio settings (language, and PCM or Dolby Digital for digital audio • broadcasts — model SIR-S310W only) Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides To choose a language for the Menu and Guide screens, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. - Page 95 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Default Language menu item, then press the A list of languages you can use for Guide and Menu screens appears.
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Page 96: Setting The Default Screen Color And Translucency
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Format menu item, then press the A list of screen formats appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the format you wish to use to view widescreen programs, then press the button on your remote control. -
Page 97: Setting The Default Audio Preference
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Color menu item, then press button on your remote control. - Page 98 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu item, then press the The Setup menu appears. The Preferences item is highlighted. Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu.
- Page 99 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Default format (model SIR-S310W only) You should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV Receiver whether your default audio format is PCM digital audio signals or Dolby Digital audio signal.
- Page 100 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Digital out audio format (model SIR-S310W only) If you are using the optical digital audio out port to connect your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver to a digital audio receiver, you should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV Receiver whether your audio receiver processes PCM digital audio signals or Dolby Digital audio signal.
- Page 101 If you connect your DIRECTV receiver with RF cable or A/V cable to your TV set, the Dolby Digital audio can be decoded by your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver. You should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV receiver process Dolby Digital audio decoding through to TV out or Audio out.
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Page 102: Reviewing And Controlling Caller Id
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the SETUP menu allows you to view a list of calls that you have received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver. It also allows you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or off. - Page 103 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver, a message appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller.
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Page 104: Setting The Local Time Options
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras To see details about any of the listed calls, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the call from the list, then press the your remote control. A screen appears displaying the total number of calls received from that phone number and the times and dates for the three most recent calls. - Page 105 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the The Installation menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Local Time menu item, then press the button on your remote control.
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Page 106: Installing A New Access Card
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Time Zone menu item, then press the A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your time zone, then press the The list disappears, and the Time... -
Page 107: Viewing Important Information And A List Of Features
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the The Installation menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the New Access Card menu item, then press the button on your remote control. - Page 108 The System Information screen appears. (Information for model SIR-S310W shown.) When you have finished reading the information screen, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the button on your remote control.
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Page 109: Viewing Information On Automatic System Upgrades
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Viewing information on automatic system upgrades The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software running on your DIRECTV Receiver, and a history of when previous upgrades have been automatically downloaded to your receiver. To View this information, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. - Page 110 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras When you have finished reading the Upgrade Information or Past Upgrades screen, you can exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control, or return to the System menu by using the arrow keys to highlight on-screen Back button, then press the Interactive Your DIRECTV Receiver has DIRECTV INTERACTIVE...
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Page 111: Viewing Fun System Extras
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Viewing fun system extras The Extras menu contains a useful calendar, a fun biorhythm charting tool, and games you can play. To view the system extras on your DIRECTV Receiver, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. -
Page 112: Chapter 7: Programming The Remote Control
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV, VCR, or other A/V equipment. Chapter sections include: Programming the remote control • Operating a device with your programmed remote control •... -
Page 113: Operating A Device With Your Programmed Remote Control
The SET button The device buttons Scanning method To use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control, follow these steps: Turn on the device you want to control. Aim the remote control at the device. Simultaneously press the SET button and the device button for the device you want to program your remote control to operate, (the TV button, for example). -
Page 114: Code Lists
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control to operate your other A/V devices. For brands with multiple codes listed, try the codes in order until you find one that works for your device. Brand names Code numbers ADMIRAL... - Page 115 ROCTEC TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers RUNCO 072 130 181 SAMPO 207 070 004 058 SAMSUNG 000 210 101 004 050 089 105 160 127 143 133 SANYO 007 020 053 057 082 212 SCOTT 004 028 043 048...
- Page 116 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers WARDS 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063 072 074 143 164 165 WESTING HOUSE 076 120 YAMAHA 070 004 YORK YUPITERU ZENITH 072 073 095 103 ZONDA Brand names Code numbers...
- Page 117 040 156 031 140 REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 RICO 058 078 SALORA SAMSUNG 000 102 040 032 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125 159 SANSUI 043 048 135 022 SANYO...
- Page 118 172 174 177 179 180 194 ROTEL 204 218 239 SANSUI 196 214 126 139 075 197 SANYO 157 129 SAMSUNG SCOTT 180 190 SHARP 096 125 151 161 169 182 193 SHERWOOD 089 127 SONY 097 117 147 183...
- Page 119 ONKYO PANASONIC 003 039 228 209 PHILIPS 038 042 006 007 PIONEER 034 005 010 PROSCAN 035 036 035 036 SAMSUNG 000 029 040 SHARP SONY 037 232 233 TOSHIBA 038 001 206 YAMAHA 039 079 229 ZENITH 028 041...
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Page 120: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. Make sure your DIRECTV Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet. If the outlet is switched, make sure it it turned on. - Page 121 I have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn’t work. Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds; then plug it back in and turn it on. Check the batteries in the remote control. I cannot view a program. Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch.
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Page 122: Appendix: Specifications
Appendix: Specifications This appendix presents the technical specifications for both models of ® DIRECTV Receiver: SIR-S310W and SIR-S300W. Specifications for model SIR-S310W Power supply Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 24W max Physical Specification Size: 12.13 in.(W) x 2.36 in.(H) x 9.25 in.(D) (308mm x 60mm x 235mm) Weight (Net): 1.83 Kg (about 4.03 lbs.) -
Page 123: Specifications For Directv Receiver Model Sir-S300W
Specifications for model SIR-S300W Power supply Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 24W max Physical Specification Size 10.24 in.(W) x 1.96 in.(H) x 7.17 in.(D) (260mm x 50mm x 182mm) Weight (Net): 1.36 Kg (about 3.00 lbs.) Operation Temp: +32°... -
Page 124: Index
Index Access Card inserting 12 installing new 99 Accessories 5, 6 All channels profile 71 Arrow buttons 40 AUDIO button 57 Audio language 57, 90 Azimuth 31, 32 BACK button 40 Batteries 11 Cables 13, 14 Caller ID 40, 95 Channel banner 41 - 43 Channel list 73 Connections 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27... - Page 125 Password 85, 114 pay per view canceling 61 blocking 81 ordering 58 reviewing purchases 59, 60 setting a spending limit 82 Picture-in-guide 48, 52 Preferences 87 Problems, solving See Troubleshooting Profiles 70 Program detail screen 43, 44 Program guides quick guide 45, 47 grid guide 48, 50 logo guide 45, 52 Purchases See pay per view...