Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Using the Grid Guide, Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide

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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:

1To display the Grid Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control.

The Grid Guide appears. (Pressing the GUIDE button displays the Guide style — Grid Guide, Grid Guide (Name), or Logo Guide — established in the Set Guide option in the Guide menu. The default setting is Grid Guide).

2You can also display the Grid Guide by pressing the MENU button on your remote control. Then highlight Guide and press the OK button. Then highlight Grid Guide and press the OK button again.

3To clear the Grid Guide from your screen, press the EXIT button on your remote control.

Grid Guide overview

This diamond marks the current time (so you can see how close you are to a program start or end time).

Picture-in- Guide shows you the program you are watching.

Title of the highlighted program or channel

This Banner shows information about the channel or program highlighted in the Guide.

Current time and date

Signal type

The program list; use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight different areas.

The program currently highlighted.

Icons to remind you about the Guide functions of the red, green, yellow, and blue buttons on your remote control.

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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 Setting up and connecting Protect your components from power surgesBefore making connections 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 Adjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting help Getting information on the TV program you are watching Channel BannerFull Channel 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 Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideGrid Guide overview Getting around in the Grid Guide Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide Switching to another Guide styleViewing the Guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Using the Logo Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo GuideLogo Guide overview 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 programsReviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Past Purchase listViewing your Future 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 Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasReading your mail 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 extrasProgramming the remote control Programming the remote controlManual method 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