Samsung SIR-TS160 Jacks and cables, Protect your components from overheating, Avoid cable damage

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Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

Protect your components from overheating

•Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely.

•If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow for proper ventilation.

•Do not stack components.

•If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components.

Make strong connections

•Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: never twist S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables — they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting.)

Avoid cable damage

•Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal.

Jacks and cables

The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver.

RF jacks and coaxial cable

The TV OUT RF jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver uses a coaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR. This jack provides monaural sound and a good TV picture. An RF jack is also used for standard analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV antenna connection (AIR IN), for a cable TV service connection (CABLE IN), and using an RG-6 coaxial cable, for the satellite dish (SATELLITE IN) input connection.

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Contents Model SIR-TS160 Important Safety Instructions Page Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware Warranty Samsung Digital Satellite ReceiverSamsung Customer Service Table of Contents 101 Analog TV Technical overviewWhat are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Digital TVWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output optionsVideo jacks will output Aspect ratio Screen formatsTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Technical overview Dolby Digital Box contents Getting startedPower button and light Front panel controls and lightsBack of the Directv High-Definition Receiver AIRTEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Before making connections Setting up and connectingProtect your components from power surges Make strong connections Jacks and cablesProtect your components from overheating Avoid cable damageVideo jack and cable Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeTelephone jack and cord Component video jacks and cables cable not includedOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cableRGB OUT 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 Setting up local networks Scanning off-air and cable TV channelsSetting up and connecting Upgrades Activating your Directv accountRemote control overview Watching TVMute Getting help Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Full Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingChannel Banner Information icons Program Detail ScreenProgram Detail Screen actions Quick Guide Finding out what’s on the GuidesTypes of Guides Grid GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Quick Guide Grid Guide overview Using the Grid GuideDisplaying and clearing the Grid Guide Getting around in the Grid Guide Viewing the Guide for a different time Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideSwitching to another Guide style Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Logo Guide overview Using the Logo GuideDisplaying and clearing the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Getting around in the Logo GuideSearching for programs in the Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or TextSearching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User setting Pay per view programsIdentifying pay per view programs Ordering pay per view programsViewing your Future Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Past Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchase Program reminders and recording timers Setting up the VCR controlScheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Program reminders and recording timers User profiles User profile basicsEditing 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 Setting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemUser profiles Reading your mail Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasSettings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting system preferences Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesSetting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption options Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference Setting the Digital Audio format Turning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing and controlling Caller IDIdentifying callers Reviewing your Caller ID listSetting the Local Time options Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extrasManual method Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Scanning methodCode lists Brand namesLogik VCR VCRMEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIOAUX-CATV DVDTroubleshooting and specifications TroubleshootingForgot my password Physical Specification SpecificationsPower supply Video DecoderAccessories Input/Output InterfaceIndex Index102