Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Viewing a category of programs in the Guide

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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.

Moves the Guide view ahead 6 hours.

Moves the Guide view to the current time.

Moves the Guide view back 24 hours (unavailable when viewing the current time).

Moves the Guide view ahead 24 hours.

Viewing a category of programs in the Guide

You can set your Guide to show you all channels, or only channels showing programs in a specific category (for example, only channels showing sports, or only channels showing movies). Here’s how:

1With the Guide displayed on your screen, press the yellow Y button on your remote control.

A list of Guide Categories appears on your screen.

2Highlight the Guide category you wish to view, then press the OK button.

The Guide Category list disappears and the Guide appears, displaying channels showing programs that match the category you chose.

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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 Setting up and connecting Protect your components from power surgesBefore 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 Adjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting help Getting information on the TV program you are watching Channel BannerFull 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 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 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 programsReviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Past Purchase listViewing 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