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  • Page 1 SIR-TS360 DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Trademark and copyright statements Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. ©2003 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission.
  • Page 5 For Installation To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV HD Receiver, call the dealer from whom ® you purchased your system. For Hardware To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV ® HD Receiver, call Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-522-2946.
  • Page 6 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

    Chapter 1: Technical overview ..........10 What are Analog TV, DTV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? .
  • Page 9 Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers .......70 Setting up the VCR control .......70 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Technical Overview

    CHAPTER 1 Technical overview Chapter 1: Technical overview This chapter explains the technical capabilities of the DIRECTV background information on digital television. Topics covered here include: What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output options...

  • Page 11: What Kinds Of Tv Programming Can I Watch With The Directv Hd Receiver

    CHAPTER 1 Technical overview What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV 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. Using the Air In, Satellite In, and Cable In jacks on the back of the DIRECTV you can receive television programs from: HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV...

  • 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. HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV ® programming via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the Air In jack). Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the Cable In jack).
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 1 Technical overview For example, if you have a standard resolution TV, you would set the Resolution button to 480p/i. Then programs received by the DIRECTV converted to a resolution of 480p or 480i for display on your television. This information can also be helpful when deciding how to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

  • Page 15: 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.
  • Page 16 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 HD Receiver gives you 4 ways to fix the problem: ®...
  • Page 17 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 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 18 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: *Letter box NOTE Letter box is not available through the composite output jacks (Video Out, S-Video Out, and TV •...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 2 Getting started Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV HD Receiver. It includes information on: ® Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver ®...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Controls And Lights

    CHAPTER 2 Getting started Front panel controls and lights Display Window Displays information about your Digital Satellite Receiver. Remote Control Sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver. STANDBY Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off. MENU displays the Main Menu.

  • Page 22: Back Of The Directv Hd Receiver

    CHAPTER 2 Getting started Back of the DIRECTV ® AIR IN The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. Both standard analog (NTSC) and high definition digital (ATSC) program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack. CABLE IN The RG-6 cable from cable TV provider (if you have one) connects to this jack.
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 2 Getting started VIDEO OUT Using standard video cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV AUDIO OUT(L1,R1,L2,R2) Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of Dolby Prologic decoding with the left, right, center, and surround audio channel signals. COMPONENT OUT(YP Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV HD component video input.

  • Page 24: 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. Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control.

  • Page 25: 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 ® Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.

  • Page 26: 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 Contents include: Before making connections Jacks and cables Connecting your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time ®...

  • Page 27: Jacks And Cables

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. ANTENNA terminals (cable not included) Use AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an RG-6 coaxial cable, SATELLITE IN terminals can be used to connect Satellite dish input.
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting S-Video jack and cable S-Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs, VCRs, and other video devices equipped with S-Video input jacks. S-Video connections provide a high-quality TV picture (better than RCA-type A/V jacks and cables). S-Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable.
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting DVI jack and cable (cable not included) Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your DIRECTV 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 30 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Coaxial digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks. VCR control jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR’s remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to...

  • Page 31: Connecting Your Directv Hd Receiver

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Connecting your DIRECTV Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV If you plan to use the DIRECTV RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV ®...
  • Page 32 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Choose the highest quality connection that your TV supports. (See Chapter 1 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 33 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Make audio connections to your TV or A/V receiver. Your DIRECTV HD 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 34 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 A/V jacks for both audio and video Choose the best quality connection that is supported by your VCR (and that you did not already use to connect your TV).
  • Page 35 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting If you connected your TV using RGB/DVI or YP select RGB/DVI or YP (Optional) follow the instructions on the next page if you have a VCR and want to hook up the VCR control. Plug in the power cords for your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Setting your TV input button To view any of the programming from your DIRECTV...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Vcr Control Cable

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Connecting the VCR control cable The VCR control cable allows your DIRECTV 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 37: Turning On The Directv Hd Receiver For The First Time

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Turning on the DIRECTV You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV If you connected the DIRECTV set your TV to display the input from these jacks.

  • Page 38: Acquiring The Correct Dish Pointing Angles

    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 accurately based on your ZIP code.

  • Page 39: Checking The Satellite Signal Strength

    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 40: Setting The Dish Type

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Set Dish menu appears. Highlight the Select Dish Type menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Select Dish Type screen appears. Use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the Dish Type option on the Select Dish Type screen.

  • Page 41: Using Auto Detection To Set The Dish Type

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV 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 42 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver ® The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, Receiver ID, LNB Output, and your Phone line connection. This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV To start the System Test, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.

  • Page 43: Testing The Directv ® Hd Receiver

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Testing the Signal Strength The DIRECTV HD Receiver shall have a matrix that shows the signal strength of all transponders per orbital position in one table. This matrix is in addition to showing the signal strength of each active transponder individually in the system setup menu.

  • Page 44: Testing The Signal Strength

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Highlight the DIRECTV Satellite Signal Meter menu item, then press the SELECT button. The DIRECTV Satellite 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 45 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting To set up the Local Networks menu option: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight Setup, and press the SELECT button. Highlight Installation, and press the SELECT button. Highlight Local Networks, and press the SELECT button. Highlight Primary Air, and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 46: Scanning Off-Air And Cable Tv Channels

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Scanning off-air and cable TV channels The Guide can receive programming information for local and cable channels via satellite (as described in the previous section). Your DIRECTV and cable TV channels to the Guide by scanning for signals from any off-air antenna or cable TV service connections you have provided.

  • Page 47: Activating Your Directv Account

    CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting If any of the off-air antenna channels appear out-of-tune, you can fine tune them using the Fine Tune Channels item in the Antenna & Cable menu. If you have added digital channels from an off-air antenna, you can check the signal strength for that channel by using the Digital Off-Air Signal Strength menu item in the Antenna &...

  • Page 48: 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 Changing channels Adjusting the volume Getting help...
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 4 Watching TV POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off. Use this button when programming your remote control to operate your TV, VCR, DVD player, or an auxiliary device (AUX). See Chapter 8, Programming the remote control. MODE These buttons tell the current state of your remote control.

  • Page 50: Changing Channels

    CHAPTER 4 Watching TV Changing channels Your DIRECTV HD Receiver can tune in DIRECTV programming, and, if 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 51: Getting Information On The Tv Program You Are Watching

    CHAPTER 4 Watching TV Getting information on the TV program you are watching Your DIRECTV HD 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 52: The Program Detail Screen

    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 your DIRECTV ®...
  • Page 53 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. Select this arrow and press the SELECT button to scroll down.

  • Page 54: Finding Out What's On: The Guides

    CHAPTER 4 Watching TV Finding out what’s on: the Guides Your DIRECTV HD 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 SELECT button. The Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen. Switching to another Guide style You can button from the Grid Guide to the Grid Guide (Name) or Logo Guide while viewing the Grid Guide.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 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 HD 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 63: Searching For Programs In The Guide

    CHAPTER 4 Watching TV Switching to another Guide style You can button 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 button on your remote control. A list of Guide Styles appears.
  • Page 64 CHAPTER 4 Watching TV Searching by Credits, Title, or Text To find programs that star a certain actor, share a director, have a particular character, have won a specific award, or were created in a certain year, search By Credits. To search for a program whose title you know, search by title.

  • Page 65: Choosing An Alternate Audio Format For A Program

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

  • Page 66: 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. Highlight the audio format you wish to hear for the program, then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 67 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 68 CHAPTER 4 Watching TV Reviewing your pay per view purchases Your DIRECTV HD 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.
  • Page 69 CHAPTER 4 Watching TV To see details for the listed purchases, highlight a purchase, then press the SELECT 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 70: 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 HD Receiver to set 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 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers...

  • Page 71: 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. Highlight the on-screen Test button from the left side of the screen, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 72: 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 SELECT button. Pressing the SELECT 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 73 CHAPTER 5 Program reminders and recording timers 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 SELECT button. To schedule a new program reminder or recording timer, highlight a blank line from the list, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 74: 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 Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Setting the current user profile...
  • Page 75 CHAPTER 6 User profiles There are five user profiles you can choose: Family: The Family user profile is the master profile for your 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. User 1 - User 4: These four user profiles allow individuals in your household to create custom channel lists and custom screen appearances for their own use.

  • Page 76: Editing User Profile Names

    CHAPTER 6 User profiles Editing user profile names The four profiles named User 1 - 4 can be renamed for members of your household. The Family and All Channels profiles cannot be renamed. You can change the names of User 1 - 4 profiles to anything you wish, using up to eight letters and numbers. Press the MENU button on your remote control.

  • Page 77: 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 you change channels with the CH and CH...

  • Page 78: 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 Channels included in the channel list. To remove a channel from the list, highlight it, then press SELECT on your remote control.
  • Page 79 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 SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears.
  • Page 80 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 81 CHAPTER 6 User profiles Highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. Press the SELECT button to display the Movies screen. The Movies screen appears. Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing.

  • Page 82: Allowing Or Blocking Pay Per View Purchases

    CHAPTER 6 User profiles Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV 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 83: Setting A Pay Per View Spending Limit

    CHAPTER 6 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 Limit sets in the Family profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active.

  • Page 84: Setting The Screen Color And Translucency

    CHAPTER 6 User profiles Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles, you can set the screen color and translucency level used to display Menu and Guide screens. Screen colors can be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles.

  • Page 85: Locking And Unlocking Your Directv System

    CHAPTER 6 User profiles Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV If you have set ratings limits, spending limits, or channel lists for your DIRECTV you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect. To later change those settings, you will need to unlock the system to access the controls for those settings.

  • Page 86: 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 ® HD Receiver operates. Its contents include: Reading your mail Setting system preferences Reviewing and controlling caller ID Setting the Local Time options...

  • Page 87: Setting System Preferences

    CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting system preferences The Setup menu in your DIRECTV of the functions of the DIRECTV system preferences. Specifically, these preferences you can set include: The language for the on-screen menu system. The screen format to use for widescreen program broadcasts. The color of bars in Letter box and Pillar box screen formats.

  • Page 88: Setting The Screen Format

    CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the screen format There are two screen formats used in manufacturing TVs and in broadcasting TV programs. These are standard TV format (in which the ratio of the screen width to the screen height is 4:3), and widescreen format (in which the ratio of width to height is 16:9).
  • Page 89 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Zoom 1: This format stretches the top and bottom edges of the image at an equal ratio, keeping the 16:9 aspect ratio intact. The left and right portions of the image will be cut. Zoom 2: This format breaks the 16:9 aspect ratio and stretches the top and bottom edges more than the left and right edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom1.
  • Page 90 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box You can set the color of the horizontal and vertical bars displayed in Letter box and Pillar box screen formats by using the Bar Color option in the Preferences section of the Setup menu.
  • Page 91 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the default screen color and translucency The Screen Color menu item in the Preferences menu allows you to set a default screen color that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There are four color choices named for the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall (amber), Winter (violet).
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Selecting an Input Signal You can use to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button. Highlight the Preferences menu item, then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 93 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Default Language preference Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices. This preference setting tells your DIRECTV audio broadcasts offering a choice of formats. To set the Default Language preference, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 94 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Digital Out format If you are using the optical digital audio out jack to connect your DIRECTV 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 signals.
  • Page 95 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the analog out preference Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) To set the Analog Audio preference, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 96 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Default Type audio Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button. Highlight the Preferences menu item, the press the SELECT button. Highlight the Audio menu item, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 97: Reviewing And Controlling Caller Id

    CHAPTER 7 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 you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or off.
  • Page 98 CHAPTER 7 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 appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller. To clear the message from your screen, press the SELECT button.

  • Page 99: Setting The Local Time Options

    CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Local Time options The Local Time setting (in the Installation section of the Setup menu) allows you to control whether to allow your service provider to automatically control two time settings: the time zone your DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Raster(Picture) Centering

    CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Highlight Time Zone menu item, then press the SELECT button. A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone. Highlight your Time Zone, then press the SELECT button. The list disappears, and the Time Zone menu item reflects your choice. Highlight the DST Observation menu item, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 101: 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 without interruption: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 102: Setting Remote Control Type

    CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting Remote control type The DIRECTV HD Receiver supports both IR remote (default) and RF remote (optional). ® You can use this menu to set the type of the remote to use. Most of the cases, it is recommended to set as IR & RF. However, sensitivity of the IR remote can be deteriorated in the area where much RF noise or other noise occurs.
  • Page 103 CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras NOTE 1 If you select the IR remote, your RF remote will be disabled. If you have a RF remote, press the [Cancel] button in the message window that appears after this operation. NOTE 2 If you select the RF remote, your IR remote will be disabled.

  • Page 104: Setting Rf Remote Control Id (Optional)

    Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting RF Remote Control ID (Optional) This set-up procedure only pertains to the optional Samsung RF remote. You should set the ID number for your own RF code transmission to use the RF remote. To set the RF remote control ID setup, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.

  • Page 105: Viewing Important Information And A List Of Features Supported By Your Directv Hd Receiver

    CHAPTER 7 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV 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 106: 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 Operating a device with your programmed remote control Code lists Programming the IR remote control...

  • Page 107: Operating A Device With Your Programmed Remote Control

    CHAPTER 8 Programming the remote control Enter the three-digit code for your device (see the code lists on the following pages). If the entered code is correct, the device will be turn off. If the brand number that you have pressed is not correct, the device will not be turned off.

  • Page 108: Programming The Rf Remote Control (Optional)

    CHAPTER 8 Programming the remote control Programming the RF remote control (optional) This chapter explains how to program your RF remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV, VCR. Chapter sections include: Programming the RF remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control Your DIRECTV...

  • Page 109: Operating A Device With Your Programmed Remote Control (Rf)

    CHAPTER 8 Programming the remote control Enter the three-digit code for your device (see the code lists on the “Remote Control” manual) If the entered code is correct, the device will turn off. Press the device button again. The button should blink twice and then turn off. Repeat the procedure for other devices you wish to operate with your DIRECTV RF remote control.

  • Page 110: Code Lists

    CHAPTER 8 Programming the remote control Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV 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 111 070 004 023 024 056 074 152 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 112 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 113 040 156 031 140 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 114 172 174 177 179 180 194 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 115 003 039 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 116: Appendix: Troubleshooting And Specifications

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Troubleshooting I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. I have sound but no picture. I have picture but no sound.
  • Page 117 TV vendor uses a different screen offset. Use the “Monitor Setup” menu in the installation menu. The default setting is “Samsung Electronics DLP products”. Use the keys in the front panel to enter into the menu and set the remote control type as IR & RF.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Specifications Here are the technical specifications for the DIRECTV Power supply Input Voltage Power Consumption Physical Specification Size (W X H X D) Weight (Net) Operation Temp Storage Temp Video Decoder Transport stream Audio Decoder Audio Decoding Sampling Frequency ®...
  • Page 119 APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Input/Output Interface RF input Video output Video input Audio output Audio input VCR control Modem Resolution select button Output mode button Access Card RF Remote (optional) Accessories Cables: Remote control Card Manual Optional Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 input (SATELLITE IN) 2 input(AIR IN, CABLE IN) 2 RCA / Cinch...
  • Page 120 Samsung Electronics America inc. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com MF68-00298A-00...

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