Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Changing channels, Adjusting the volume, Getting help

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Chapter 4: Watching TV

Changing channels

Your DIRECTV® High-Definition 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.

The Channel Banners that appear on the screen as you change channels (or when you press the INFO button) indicate the signal type for the program you are watching (Satellite, Analog, or Digital). Satellite indicates the program on the current channel is being received through your satellite dish. Analog indicates that the program is an NTSC program from a cable company or off-air antenna. Digital indicates the program is a Digital TV broadcast (either HDTV or SDTV) being received from a cable TV connection or off-air antenna. (See Chapter 1 for discussions of the types of TV programming your DIRECTV HD Receiver can receive.)

To change the channel you are watching:

1Press the CH + button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number. Press the CH - button to tune to a lower channel number.

2Enter a channel number directly with the 0 - 9 number buttons.

After entering a number, press the OK button or wait a few seconds for the system to tune to the new channel.

For some broadcasts, you may need to enter a two-part number to specify a channel and a sub-channel (entering 5–1, for example, would tune you to channel 5, sub-channel 1). To enter two-part channel numbers, use the number buttons to enter the first number, then press the delimiter button ( – ), then enter the second number.

3Use the Quick Guide or full-screen Program Guide to change channels.

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume while watching DIRECTV programming, you simply press the VOL + button on the remote control to increase the volume or the VOL - button to decrease the volume. In order for the DIRECTV HD Receiver’s remote control to adjust your TV’s volume setting, you will have to program the remote control to operate your TV. (See Chapter 8: Programming the remote control.)

Getting help

While using the Guide or Menu systems, you will often see a line of text at the bottom of the screen explaining what you are seeing on-screen, or telling you what your next step is. When this brief explanation is not enough, you can view more detailed Help screens by pressing the HELP button on your remote control.

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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 Digital TV Technical overviewWhat are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Analog 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 Before making connections Setting up and connectingProtect your components from power surges Avoid cable damage Jacks and cablesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsComponent video jacks and cables cable not included Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeTelephone jack and cord Video jack and cableCoaxial digital audio jack and cable DVI jack and cableRGB OUT jack and cable cable not included Optical digital audio jack and cable cable not includedConnecting 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 Getting help Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Full Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingChannel Banner Program Detail Screen Information iconsProgram Detail Screen actions Grid Guide Finding out what’s on the GuidesTypes of Guides Quick 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 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 Future Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Past 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 Reading your mail Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasSettings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 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 upgradesManual method Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control 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 Video Decoder SpecificationsPower supply Physical SpecificationInput/Output Interface AccessoriesIndex Index102
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