Samsung SIR-TS360 owner manual 1080i mode

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Technical overview

The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format.

HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV® programming via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack).

Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the Air In jack). Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the Cable In jack).

Various external input signals received through the external input terminal (i.e., DVD, DVHS)

The DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides several display formats as shown in the following table. It also shows the formats available at each output terminal.

With the Resolution	Input Signal format		Output Display format
button set to :

1080i mode	all formats		1080i

720p mode	all formats		720p

480p/i mode	all formats		480p/i
	480p/i		480p/i

Native 1 mode	720p		720p
	1080i		1080i
	480p/i		480p/i

Native 2 mode	720p		1080i
	1080i		1080i
	1080i
	480p/i		480p/i
Native 3 mode	720p		720p
	1080i		720p
	1080i

Output Connection	Available Formats
YPbPr	1080i/720p/480p/i/Native1/ Native2/ Native3
RGB	1080i/720p/480p/i/Native1/ Native2/ Native3
DVI	1080i/720p/480p/i/Native1/ Native2/ Native3
S-Video		480i
Video		480i

When you press the Resolution button on the front panel or the remote control, the display format will be switched between 1080i, 720p, 480p/i, Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3. All input signal formats in the 1080i, 720p and 480p/i modes will be converted to the selected display format. The output display format in the Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3 modes will be automatically changed according to the input signal format as shown in the above table.

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Contents SIR-TS360 Risk of Electric Shock do not Open Important Safety Information Telephone Line Interruption Owners Record Samsung Digital Satellite Receiver Samsung Customer Service Technical overview User profiles Analog TV What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Digital TV What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Video output/input options Resolution and interlacing1080i mode Technical overview Screen formats Aspect ratioFull TVs showing 169 programsHorizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen TVs showing 43 programsThese 2 tables summarize your screen format options Dolby Digital icon Dolby DigitalGetting started Box contentsAccess Card slot Remote Control SensorFront panel controls and lights Display WindowRF Remote Optional Back of the Directv HD ReceiverVideo Input 480p/i RS232CTEL Line Snap the cover back onto the remote control Installing the batteries in the remote controlInserting the Access Card Before making connections Protect your components from power surgesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsAntenna terminals cable not included Jacks and cablesAudio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Telephone jack and cordComponent video jacks and cables Video jack and cableRF Remote jack and cable RGB OUT jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cable cable not includedOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included VCR control jack and cable Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not includedAudio/Video input jacks and cables RCA-type Component Y, PB, PR Video Composite standard A/V jacks Connecting your Directv HD ReceiverHD Connections SD Connections Optical digital Coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks VCR Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver Setting your TV input buttonSelect RGB/DVI or Ypbpr output mode Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first time Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’sMemorizing Channels Set your TV to display the input from these jacksAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles Sections that follow detail each of these proceduresTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps Checking the satellite signal strengthElevation, and for oval dish types only tilt Chapter Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To start the System Test, follow these steps Testing the Directv HD ReceiverSetting up local networks Testing the Signal StrengthTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Select Installation by pressing the Select button Setting the dish typeTo manually set the dish type To set up the Local Networks menu option Scanning off-air and cable TV channels If this is the first time you are setting up this Directv HDDo not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress UpgradesActivating your Directv account VCR Control Buttons Remote control overviewUp/Down/Left/Right arrows VOL+Caller ID red button Freeze green buttonChanging channels Adjusting the volumeGetting help To change the channel you are watchingChannel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen Information iconsTo view the Program Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actionsTypes of Guides Finding out what’s on the GuidesPress the Select button Guide menu appears Setting the default Guide styleUsing the Quick Guide To display or clear the Grid Guide Using the Grid GuideTo return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item from Buttons on your remote controlTime control bar appears across the bottom of the Guide List of Guide Styles appears on your screenHighlight the time controls List of Guide Categories appears on your screen Here is an explanation of each time controlHighlight the Guide category you wish to view, then press To display or clear the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideLogo Guide appears on your screen Logo Guide appearsGetting around in the Logo Guide Highlight the Guide style you wish to view, then press Searching for programs in the GuideSearching by Category Searching by Credits, Title, or TextChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Pay per view programs Changing the User settingWho list appears Ordering pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programsThere are several ways to identify pay per view programs To order a pay per view programViewing your Past Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchasesCanceling 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 Chapter User profile basics User profilesThere are five user profiles you can choose Family Set up menuReceiver User 1 UserEditing user profile names Edit Channel List item is highlighted Editing channel listsSetting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs TV-Y7 Setting ratings limits for moviesAbove PG-13 This film unsuitable for childrenAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the current user profile Setting the screen color and translucencyLocking and unlocking your Directv System Selected mail message appears Reading your mailSetting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting system preferencesSetting the screen format Chapter Setting the closed caption options Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar boxSetting the default screen color and translucency Input Source menu Selecting an Input SignalSetting the Default Language preference Setting the Digital Out format Guide to MTS Settings Setting the analog out preferenceSetting the Default Type audio Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Turning the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersHighlight On or Off, then press the Select button Setting the Local Time optionsEffect Adjusting the Raster Picture CenteringInstalling a new Access Card Setting Remote control type 103 Select button Control ID menu as shown in the below figure Setting RF Remote Control ID OptionalViewing fun system extras Viewing information on automatic system upgradesMethod Programming the IR remote controlOperating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control Programming the RF remote control optionalOperating a device with your programmed remote control RF Brand names Code numbers Code listsLogik VCR VCRMEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIODVD AUX-CATVTroubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting and specifications117 Power supply SpecificationsPhysical Specification Video DecoderInput/Output Interface AccessoriesInput Satellite Service Division