Samsung SIR-TS360 Before making connections, Protect your components from power surges

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3 CHAPTER 3

Setting up and connecting

Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. Contents include:

Before making connections

Jacks and cables

Connecting your DIRECTV® HD Receiver

Connecting the VCR control cable

Turning on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver for the first time

Adjusting the satellite dish

Testing your DIRECTV® HD Receiver

Setting up local networks

Programming local channels

Activating your DIRECTV account

Upgrades

Before making connections

The next step is to make the necessary connections.

Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips.

Protect your components from power surges

Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV® HD Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.

Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference

After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along the side of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV.

Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks. Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords.

Protect your components from overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely.

If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow for proper ventilation. Do not stack components.

If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components.

Make strong connections

Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: never twist

S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables — they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting.)

Avoid cable damage

Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal.

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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 Digital TV What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?Analog TV What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output/input options1080i mode Technical overview Aspect ratio Screen formatsTVs showing 169 programs FullTVs showing 43 programs Horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screenThese 2 tables summarize your screen format options Dolby Digital Dolby Digital iconBox contents Getting startedFront panel controls and lights Remote Control SensorAccess Card slot Display WindowVideo Input 480p/i Back of the Directv HD ReceiverRF Remote Optional RS232C TEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Snap the cover back onto the remote controlInserting the Access Card Protect your components from overheating Protect your components from power surgesBefore making connections Make strong connectionsAudio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Jacks and cablesAntenna terminals cable not included Telephone jack and cordRF Remote jack and cable Video jack and cableComponent video jacks and cables Optical digital audio jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cable cable not includedRGB OUT jack and cable cable not included Audio/Video input jacks and cables RCA-type Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not includedVCR control jack and cable Connecting your Directv HD Receiver Component Y, PB, PR Video Composite standard A/V jacksHD Connections SD Connections Optical digital Coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks VCR Select RGB/DVI or Ypbpr output mode Setting your TV input buttonConnecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Memorizing Channels Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’sTurning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first time Set your TV to display the input from these jacksSections that follow detail each of these procedures Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesElevation, and for oval dish types only tilt Checking the satellite signal strengthTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps Chapter Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv HD Receiver To start the System Test, follow these stepsTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Testing the Signal StrengthSetting up local networks To manually set the dish type Setting the dish typeSelect Installation by pressing the Select button To set up the Local Networks menu option If this is the first time you are setting up this Directv HD Scanning off-air and cable TV channelsActivating your Directv account UpgradesDo not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Remote control overview VCR Control ButtonsCaller ID red button VOL+Up/Down/Left/Right arrows Freeze green buttonGetting help Adjusting the volumeChanging channels To change the channel you are watchingFull Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingChannel Banner Information icons Program Detail ScreenProgram Detail Screen actions To view the Program Detail ScreenFinding out what’s on the Guides Types of GuidesSetting the default Guide style Press the Select button Guide menu appearsUsing the Quick Guide Using the Grid Guide To display or clear the Grid GuideButtons on your remote control To return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item fromHighlight the time controls List of Guide Styles appears on your screenTime control bar appears across the bottom of the Guide Highlight the Guide category you wish to view, then press Here is an explanation of each time controlList of Guide Categories appears on your screen Logo Guide appears on your screen Using the Logo GuideTo display or clear the Logo Guide Logo Guide appearsGetting around in the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the Guide Highlight the Guide style you wish to view, then pressSearching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by CategoryChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Who list appears Changing the User settingPay per view programs There are several ways to identify pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programsOrdering pay per view programs To order a pay per view programReviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Past Purchase listCanceling 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 Chapter User profiles User profile basicsReceiver Set up menuThere are five user profiles you can choose Family User 1 UserEditing user profile names Editing channel lists Edit Channel List item is highlightedSetting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Above Setting ratings limits for moviesTV-Y7 This film unsuitable for children PG-13Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Setting the current user profileLocking and unlocking your Directv System Reading your mail Selected mail message appearsSetting system preferences Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesSetting the screen format Chapter Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption optionsSetting the default screen color and translucency Selecting an Input Signal Input Source menuSetting the Default Language preference Setting the Digital Out format Setting the analog out preference Guide to MTS SettingsSetting the Default Type audio Turning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing and controlling Caller IDIdentifying callers Reviewing your Caller ID listSetting the Local Time options Highlight On or Off, then press the Select buttonAdjusting the Raster Picture Centering EffectInstalling a new Access Card Setting Remote control type 103 Setting RF Remote Control ID Optional Select button Control ID menu as shown in the below figureViewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extrasProgramming the IR remote control MethodOperating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control optional Programming the RF remote controlOperating a device with your programmed remote control RF Code lists Brand names Code numbersLogik VCR VCRMEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIOAUX-CATV DVDAppendix Troubleshooting and specifications Troubleshooting117 Physical Specification SpecificationsPower supply Video DecoderInput Satellite AccessoriesInput/Output Interface Service Division