Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Technical overview	3
What are Analog TV, DTV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?	3
What kinds of TV programming can I watch
with the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver?	4
What equipment is required to view HDTV programming?	4
Resolution and interlacing	5
Video output options	5
Aspect ratio	7
Screen formats	7
Dolby® Digital 5.1	11
Chapter 2: Getting started	12
Box contents	12
Front panel controls and lights	13
Back of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver	14
Installing the batteries in the remote control	16
Inserting the Access Card	17
Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting	18
Before making connections	18
Jacks and cables	19
Connecting your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver	22
Connecting the VCR control cable	27
Turning on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver
for the first time	28
Adjusting up the satellite dish	28
Testing your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver	34
Setting up local networks	35
Scanning off-air and cable TV channels	35
Activating your DIRECTV account	37
Upgrades	37
Chapter 4: Watching TV	38
Remote control overview	38
Changing channels	40
Adjusting the volume	40
Getting help	40
Getting information on the TV program you are watching	41
Finding out what’s on: the Guides	44

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