Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Setting up and connecting, Before making connections

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Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. 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

•Adjusting the satellite dish

•Testing your DIRECTV HD Receiver

•Setting up local networks

•Programming local channels

•Activating your DIRECTV account

•Upgrades

Before making connections

The next step is to make the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips.

Protect your components from power surges

•Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV HD Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.

Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference

•After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along the side of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV.

•Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks.

•Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded.

•Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords.

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Contents Model SIR-TS160 Important Safety Instructions Page Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware Samsung Digital Satellite Receiver WarrantySamsung Customer Service Table of Contents 101 What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Technical overviewAnalog TV Digital TVWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Video output options Resolution and interlacingVideo jacks will output Screen formats Aspect ratioTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Technical overview Dolby Digital Getting started Box contentsFront panel controls and lights Power button and lightAIR Back of the Directv High-Definition ReceiverTEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Protect your components from power surges Setting up and connectingBefore making connections Protect your components from overheating Jacks and cablesMake strong connections Avoid cable damageTelephone jack and cord Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeVideo jack and cable Component video jacks and cables cable not includedRGB OUT jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cableOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jack and cableConnecting your Directv High-Definition Receiver HD Connections Receiver VCR Setting your TV input switch Connecting the VCR control cable Adjusting the satellite dish Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish type Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv High-Definition Receiver Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up local networksSetting up and connecting Activating your Directv account UpgradesWatching TV Remote control overviewMute Changing channels Adjusting the volumeGetting help Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen Information iconsProgram Detail Screen actions Types of Guides Finding out what’s on the GuidesQuick Guide Grid GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Quick Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Using the Grid GuideGrid Guide overview Getting around in the Grid Guide Switching to another Guide style Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideViewing the Guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideLogo Guide overview Getting around in the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo GuideSearching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching for programs in the GuideSearching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Pay per view programs Changing the User settingOrdering pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programsViewing your Past Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchase Setting up the VCR control Program reminders and recording timersScheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Program reminders and recording timers User profile basics User profilesEditing user profile names User profiles Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Locking and unlocking your Directv System Setting the current user profileUser profiles Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasReading your mail Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting system preferencesSetting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the default screen color and translucency Setting the closed caption optionsSetting the default audio preference Setting the Digital Audio format Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Turning the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersSetting the Local Time options Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Viewing fun system extras Viewing information on automatic system upgradesProgramming the remote control Programming the remote controlManual method Scanning method Operating a device with your programmed remote controlBrand names Code listsLogik VCR VCRMEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIODVD AUX-CATVTroubleshooting Troubleshooting and specificationsForgot my password Power supply SpecificationsPhysical Specification Video DecoderInput/Output Interface AccessoriesIndex Index102