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  • Page 1 ® DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver Owner’s Manual Model SIR-TS160...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Warning! Important Safety Instructions ‘ CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 Warning! Important Safety Instructions • Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
  • Page 4 Warning! Important Safety Instructions • Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit - if the product has been exposed to rain or water - if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions...
  • Page 5 Notices Trademark and copyright statements Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. ©2002 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV SPORTS are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
  • 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Technical overview ...3 What are Analog TV, DTV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? ...3 What kinds of TV programming can I watch ® with the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver? ... 4 What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? ... 4 Resolution and interlacing ...5 Video output options...5 Aspect ratio ...7...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Searching for programs in the Guide ...53 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program...55 Changing the User setting ...56 Pay per view programs ...56 Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers ...60 Setting up the VCR control ...60 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers ...61 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers...62 Chapter 6: User profiles...64...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Technical Overview

    Chapter 1: Technical overview Chapter 1: Technical overview This chapter explains the technical capabilities of the DIRECTV Receiver, and provides background information on digital television. Topics covered here include: What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? •...

  • Page 11: What Kinds Of Tv Programming Can I Watch With The Directv ® High-Definition Receiver

    Chapter 1: Technical overview What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver? The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides you with the ability to receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and to display them on virtually any TV or monitor.

  • Page 12: Resolution And Interlacing

    Chapter 1: Technical overview Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing. Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the • number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Technical overview The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format. If the program signal is in any of these formats: 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i With the Resolution The Component, RGB switch set to: and DVI jacks will output:...

  • Page 14: Aspect Ratio

    Chapter 1: Technical overview Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the shape of the screen as defined by the ratio of the screen’s width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV, the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high (usually written 4:3).
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Technical overview 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a widescreen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV Definition Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem: Letter box: If you choose the letter box format, the 16:9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on your TV.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Technical overview 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV Definition Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem: Pillar box: If you choose the pillar box format, the 4:3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Technical overview These 2 tables summarize your screen format options: If your display is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: For 16:9 program signals: * Note: Letter box is not available through the composite output jacks (Video Out, S-Video Out, and TV Out jacks) when the RESOLUTION SELECT switch is set to 1080i and the source signal is 1080i.

  • Page 18: Dolby ® Digital 5.1

    Chapter 1: Technical overview ® Dolby Digital 5.1 Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1. Dolby Digital 5.1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Box contents Welcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV HD Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents. If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. DIRECTV HD Receiver AAA size RJ-11...

  • Page 20: Front Panel Controls And Lights

    Chapter 2: Getting started 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 High-Definition Receiver. (You need to open the front door by holding both sides of the front panel and pulling it towards you.) Remote POWER light...

  • Page 21: Back Of The Directv High-Definition Receiver

    Chapter 2: Getting started ® Back of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the receiver. These illustrations may help you as you set up your DIRECTV HD Receiver.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Getting started COMPONENT OUT (Y Pb Pr video) ® Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts high-definition component video input. RGB OUT Using an RGB monitor cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV that accepts high-definition RGB video input.

  • Page 23: Installing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Chapter 2: 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 24: Inserting The Access Card

    Chapter 2: Getting started Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to ® view DIRECTV programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the ® DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Setting Up And Connecting

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV Receiver. Contents include: Before making connections • Jacks and cables • Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver • Connecting the VCR control cable •...

  • Page 26: Jacks And Cables

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Protect your components from overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely. •...
  • Page 27 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type) Audio/Video jacks and cables provide stereo sound and a better TV picture than RF jacks and cables. Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting DVI jack and cable Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your ® DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off-air, cable, or ® DIRECTV programming directly to A/V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information.

  • Page 29: Connecting Your Directv High-Definition Receiver

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Connecting your DIRECTV Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV HD Receiver are turned off and unplugged. If you plan to use the DIRECTV HD Receiver to watch DIRECTV connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Choose the highest quality connection that your TV supports. (See Chapter 1 and page 19 for information on video connectors. See your TV owner’s manual for information on your TV’s capabilities.) The RGB, Component, and DVI jacks can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Make audio connections to your TV or A/V receiver. ® Your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver supports the following kinds of audio connections: optical digital • coaxial digital • standard A/V audio jacks • • Choose the highest quality connection that your TV (or A/V receiver, if you are using one) supports (see your TV or A/V receiver owner’s manual for information).
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting (Optional) connect your VCR. To connect your VCR to your DIRECTV S-Video jack for video with the A/V audio jack for audio, or • A/V jacks for both audio and video, or • TV OUT RF jack •...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Set the RESOLUTION switch to the highest resolution supported by your TV. (See Chapter 1 for information on resolutions. See your TV owner’s manual for information on your TV’s capabilities.) If you connect your TV to one of the composite video out jacks (Video Out, S- Video Out, or TV Out), and you view a high-definition program with the ®...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Vcr Control Cable

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Connecting the VCR control cable The VCR control cable allows your DIRECTV automatically program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a Record option from the on-screen Program Guide, you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCR’s remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you.

  • Page 35: Turning On The Directv High-Definition Receiver For The First Time

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Turning on the DIRECTV the first time You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV HD Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV HD Receiver.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting The Installation option in the SETUP menu provides access to a variety of important setup controls. The first of these is the Set Dish menu. The Set Dish menu allows you to: Acquire the exact azimuth, elevation, and tilt angles to help you point your dish •...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote control to enter your five-digit ZIP code. When you have entered all five digits, the screen updates to display the correct azimuth, elevation, and (for oval dish types only) tilt. Azimuth refers to the left-to-right angle to which you should point your dish.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting 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. The Signal Meter screen allows you to check signal strengths from different Satellites, and different Transponders.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3: 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 OK button. Then highlight the Installation menu, and press the OK button.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 31, or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type.

  • Page 41: Testing Your Directv High-Definition Receiver

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting ® Testing the DIRECTV The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, and your phone line connection. This is helpful in troubleshooting should you experience problems with your DIRECTV HD Receiver. To start the System Test, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Local Networks

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Setting up local networks ® You can use your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to receive Guide information via satellite for local off-air and cable TV channels. To use this feature, you must connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a satellite dish as described earlier in this chapter, and you must set up the Local Networks option in the menu system.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Follow this procedure to scan for channels from an off-air antenna and cable TV service connected to your DIRECTV Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the SETUP menu item, and press the OK button. Highlight the Antenna &...

  • Page 44: Activating Your Directv Account

    Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting Activating your DIRECTV account ® After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV High- Definition 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 45: Chapter 4: Watching Tv

    Chapter 4: Watching TV Chapter 4: 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 •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4: Watching TV VOL+/- Adjust the volume level of your TV (once the remote control has been programmed). You can control the volume when in TV, DIRECTV, or VCR mode. MUTE Mute or unmute the TV audio (once the remote control has been programmed).

  • Page 47: Changing Channels

    Chapter 4: Watching TV Changing channels ® Your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver can tune in DIRECTV you have connected an off-air antenna or cable TV cable, it can tune in your local off- air NTSC and digital broadcasts or cable TV programs. All available channels from any of these sources will appear in the Guide, and can be tuned in using the CH +/- buttons and the 0 - 9 number buttons on your remote control.

  • Page 48: Getting Information On The Tv Program You Are Watching

    Chapter 4: Watching TV Getting information on the TV program you are watching ® Your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver provides several layers of information about the TV programs you watch. The Channel Banner As you change channels you will see a Channel Banner on each channel you tune to. After a few seconds, the Channel Banner disappears.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: Watching TV Information icons In addition to the basic channel and program information contained in the Channel Banners (program title, channel name, rating, etc.), there are a set of information icons. These icons tell you more about the program you are watching and about the status of ®...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4: Watching TV To view the Program Detail Screen: While watching a TV program, press the INFO button on your remote control. The Full Channel Banner appears. Press the INFO button again. The Program Detail Screen appears. Actions list Select this arrow and press the OK button to scroll down.

  • Page 51: Finding Out What's On: The Guides

    Chapter 4: Watching TV Finding out what’s on: the Guides ® Your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules. If you want to know what’s on, just use the Guide. The Guides provide scheduling information for all types of programming (satellite, off-air, or cable TV).
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: 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. The Main menu appears on your screen.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: 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.
  • Page 54 Chapter 4: Watching TV Using the Grid Guide The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list. It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and 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 55 Chapter 4: Watching TV Getting around in the Grid Guide You can use the Grid Guide to get detailed information about the channels and programs it contains. Here’s how: To highlight different program listings in the Grid Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list, or forward and backward in time.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4: Watching TV Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide: Highlight the program or channel you want to watch. Press the OK button. The Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen. Switching to another Guide style You can switch from the Grid Guide to the Grid Guide (Name) or Logo Guide while viewing the Grid Guide.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: 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.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4: 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 59 Chapter 4: 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 High-Definition 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.

  • Page 60: Searching For Programs In The Guide

    Chapter 4: 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 61 Chapter 4: Watching TV Highlight By Credits, By Title, or By Text, then press the OK button. The search screen you selected appears. If you chose to search By Credits, the screen allows you to select a type of credit to search by.

  • Page 62: Choosing An Alternate Audio Format For A Program

    Chapter 4: Watching TV The Search By Category screen appears. Categories that contain sub- categories have a page icon to the right of the category name. Highlight a category, then press the OK button. If you select a category that contains sub-categories, the subcategory list appears.

  • Page 63: Changing The User Setting

    Chapter 4: Watching TV 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. A list of available audio formats for the program you are watching appears.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: Watching TV Identifying pay per view programs There are several ways to identify pay per view programs. If you tune to a channel currently showing a pay per view program which you have not yet purchased, a message appears telling you how to order the program.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: Watching TV Reviewing your pay per view purchases ® Your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver allows you to review your past pay per view purchases, to view a list of upcoming pay per view purchases, and to cancel upcoming pay per view purchases. Viewing your Past Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased and watched, follow these steps:...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: Watching TV The Future Purchases screen appears. To see details for the listed purchases, highlight a purchase, then press the OK button. A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears. To return to the Past Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your remote control.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5: Program Reminders And Recording Timers

    Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV timers that can remind you when a program is about to begin, and record a program for you on your VCR. The sections of this chapter include: Setting up the VCR control •...

  • Page 68: Scheduling Program Reminders And Recording Timers

    Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers If the VCR type list on the right side of the screen contains more than one type, highlight a type from this list. Some manufacturers distribute more than one type of VCR. Try them in order until you find the one that passes the test below.

  • Page 69: Reviewing And Modifying Reminders And Recording Timers

    Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers Highlight the program you wish to record or be reminded about, and press the OK button. Pressing the OK button once sets a program reminder. Pressing it again sets the program to be recorded on your VCR. A clock icon is added to the program listing when a program reminder is scheduled.
  • Page 70 Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers 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. To modify or check the details for any previously scheduled timers, highlight that timer from the list, then press the OK button.

  • Page 71: Chapter 6: User Profiles

    Chapter 6: User profiles Chapter 6: 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 72: Editing User Profile Names

    Chapter 6: User profiles There are six user profiles you can choose: FAMILY: The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your DIRECTV High-Definition 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 73 Chapter 6: User profiles Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the OK button. The PROFILES menu appears. Highlight the profile you wish to rename, then press the OK button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit User Name item is highlighted.

  • Page 74: Editing Channel Lists

    Chapter 6: 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 75: Setting Ratings Limits

    Chapter 6: User profiles Edit the list using the controls as described below. Channels that are removed from the channel list do not appear in the Program Guide, and they are skipped when you change channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons. Channels included in the channel list.
  • Page 76 Chapter 6: User profiles Setting the ratings limits for TV programs To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the OK button. The PROFILES menu appears.
  • Page 77 Chapter 6: 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 78: Allowing Or Blocking Pay Per View Purchases

    Chapter 6: User profiles Highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the OK button. The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. Press the OK button to display the Movies screen. The Movies screen appears. Use the arrow and OK buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing.

  • Page 79: Setting A Pay Per View Spending Limit

    Chapter 6: User profiles ® To set your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to allow or block pay per view purchases: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the OK button. The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted. Press the OK button to display the FAMILY profile menu.

  • Page 80: Setting The Screen Color And Translucency

    Chapter 6: User profiles The Spending Limit screen appears. Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote control to enter the maximum price allowed for a pay per view program. For example, to block programs that cost over twenty dollars each, you would press 0, 2, 0.

  • Page 81: Setting The Current User Profile

    Chapter 6: User profiles Setting the current user profile To set the current user profile (making that profile’s channel list, screen color and screen translucency settings active) follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the OK button. The PROFILES menu appears.
  • Page 82 Chapter 6: User profiles To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the OK button. The PROFILES menu appears. Highlight the Lock System or Unlock System menu item, then press the OK button.

  • Page 83: Chapter 7: Settings, Preferences, Upgrades, And Extras

    Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras This chapter tells you how to use the DIRECTV menu system to control the way ® your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver operates. Its contents include: Reading your mail •...

  • Page 84: Setting System Preferences

    Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras The selected mail message appears. To delete the mail message (permanently removing it from your MAILBOX), highlight the on-screen Delete button and press the OK button on your remote control. To leave the message in your MAILBOX and return to the MAILBOX screen, highlight the on-screen Back button and press...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Highlight the Default Language menu item, then press the OK button. A list of languages you can use for Guide and Menu screens appears. Highlight the language you wish to use to display Menu and Guide screens, then press the OK button.
  • Page 86 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras For standard 4:3 TVs displaying widescreen broadcasts, your choices are: Letter Box: Display the entire program image, fit the program • to the screen by applying black/gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen. Full: Display the entire program image, fit the program •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the closed caption options Closed captions are on-screen text versions of the audio content for programs. The Caption item in the Preferences menu allows you to turn closed captions on and off, to set a language for the closed captions, and to choose a closed caption format (CC1 or CC2, which may provide varying closed caption displays for some programs).
  • Page 88 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras To set a default screen color and translucency, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Preferences menu item, the press the OK button. Highlight the Screen Color menu item, then press the OK button.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras To set the Default Audio preference, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Preferences menu item, the press the OK button. Highlight the Audio menu item, then press the OK button.

  • Page 90: Reviewing And Controlling Caller Id

    Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Highlight the Digital Out menu item, then press the OK button. A list appears from which you can choose Dolby Digital or PCM audio formats. Highlight the format supported by your audio receiver, then press the OK button.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Highlight On or Off from the list, then press the OK button. The list disappears, and the Display Caller IDs menu item on the Caller ID menu reflects your choice. Note: Caller ID messages for incoming calls that occur while you are taping a program will be recorded on your tape.

  • Page 92: Setting The Local Time Options

    Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 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. To delete a Caller ID record, highlight the on-screen Delete button, then press the OK button.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Highlight the Local Time menu item, then press the OK button. To change the Local Time Setting, highlight it using the arrow buttons on your remote control, then press the OK button. A list appears from which you can indicate whether you want the local time setting on (you set the time zone and daylight savings time...

  • Page 94: Installing A New Access Card

    Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Your DIRECTV service provider may send you a new, replacement Access Card. When you receive a new card, follow these steps to continue your DIRECTV service without interruption: Press the MENU button on your remote control.

  • Page 95: Viewing Important Information And A List Of Features Supported By Your Directv ® High-Definition Receiver

    Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Viewing important information and a list of features ® supported by your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV HD Receiver, as well as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver. To view this information, use the System Information and System Features items in the System portion of the Setup menu.

  • Page 96: Chapter 8: Programming The Remote Control

    Chapter 8: Programming the remote control Chapter 8: 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 •...

  • Page 97: Operating A Device With Your Programmed Remote Control

    Chapter 8: Programming the remote control The SET button The device buttons Scanning method To use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV 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 98: Code Lists

    Chapter 8: Programming the remote control Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV Definition 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.
  • Page 99 070 004 023 024 056 074 152 REALISTIC 007 019 043 047 RUNCO 072 130 SAMPO 207 070 004 058 SAMSUNG 000 101 004 050 089 105 160 127 143 133 SANYO 007 020 053 057 SCOTT 004 028 043 048...
  • Page 100 Chapter 8: Programming the remote control TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers TEKNIKA 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 TELERENT TERA TOSHIBA 015 030 007 040 062 101 UNIVERSAL 008 009 VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063 072 074 143 164 165...
  • Page 101 040 156 031 140 REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 RICO 058 078 SALORA SAMSUNG 000 040 032 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125 VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers SANSUI 043 048 135 022...
  • Page 102 172 174 177 179 180 194 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 103 003 039 PHILIPS 038 042 006 007 PIONEER 034 005 010 PROSCAN 035 036 DVD (continued) Brand names Code numbers 035 036 SAMSUNG 000 040 SHARP SONY TOSHIBA 038 001 206 YAMAHA 039 079 ZENITH 028 041 DVD-LDP Brand names...

  • Page 104: Appendix: Troubleshooting And Specifications

    Troubleshooting and specifications Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Definition Receiver: Troubleshooting I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. Make sure your DIRECTV HD Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet.
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting and specifications I do not see any video with my TV connected to the DVI OUT jack. If your TV has a DVI input jack, but is not HDCP compatible, you may not be able to view video from your DIRECTV jack.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Troubleshooting and specifications Specifications ® Here are the technical specifications for the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. Power supply Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 42W max Physical Specification Size (W X H X D): 16.93 in.(W) X 3.15in.(H) X 12.13 in.(D) (430mm x 80mm x 305mm) Weight (Net): 3.80 Kg (around 8.37 lbs.) Operation Temp: +32°...
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting and specifications Input/Output Interface 1 input Video 2 RCA / Cinch 1 Component video output (Y, Pb, Pr) 1 RGB output 1 DVI output Audio 6 RCA / Cinch (3 pairs X Left & Right), 1 Optical digital audio output 1 Coaxial digital audio output S-Video 1 output...

  • Page 108: Index

    Index Index Access Card inserting 17 installing new 87 Accessories 12 All channels profile 65 Analog TV 3 Arrow buttons 39 Aspect ratio 7 ATSC 3 AUDIO button 56 Audio language 55, 81 Azimuth 30 BACK button 39 Batteries 16 Cables 19-21 Caller ID 39, 83 - 85 Caption button 39...
  • Page 109 Index Password 74, 98 pay per view canceling 59 blocking 71 ordering 57 reviewing purchases 58 setting a spending limit 72 Picture-in-guide 47, 51 Pillar box 9, 10, 79 Preferences 77 Problems, solving See Troubleshooting Profiles 64 Program detail screen 42 - 43 Program guides quick guide 44, 46 grid guide 44, 47...

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