Samsung SIR-TS160 Setting system preferences, Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides

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Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras

The selected mail message appears.

4To delete the mail message (permanently removing it from your MAILBOX), highlight the on-screen Delete button and press the OK button on your remote control.

5To leave the message in your MAILBOX and return to the MAILBOX screen, highlight the on-screen Back button and press

the OK button on your remote control.

The mail message disappears, and the MAILBOX screen appears.

6To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your remote control.

Setting system preferences

The Setup menu in your DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver’s Menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. The first set of items you can control are system preferences. Specifically, these preferences you can set include:

The language for the on-screen menu system.

The screen format to use for widescreen program broadcasts.

The color of bars in Letter box and Pillar box screen formats.

The closed caption settings.

The default screen color for Menu and Guide screens.

The default translucency for Menu and Guide screens.

A pair of audio settings (language, and PCM or Dolby Digital for digital audio broadcasts).

Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides

To choose a language for the Menu and Guide screens, follow these steps:

1Press the MENU button on your remote control.

2Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the OK button.

3Highlight the Preferences menu item, then press the OK button.

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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 Technical overview What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?Analog TV 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 Jacks and cables Protect your components from overheatingMake strong connections Avoid cable damageAudio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Telephone jack and cordVideo jack and cable Component video jacks and cables cable not includedDVI jack and cable RGB OUT jack and cable cable not includedOptical 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 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 Finding out what’s on the Guides Types of 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 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 Specifications Power supplyPhysical Specification Video DecoderAccessories Input/Output InterfaceIndex Index102