Samsung SIR-TS360 owner manual Remote control overview, VCR Control Buttons

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4 CHAPTER 4

Watching TV

Chapter 4: Watching TV

This chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and other features that let you control the way you watch TV.

Specifically, it contains information on:

Remote control overview

Changing channels

Adjusting the volume

Getting help

Getting information on the TV program you are watching

Finding out what’s on: the Guides

Searching for programs in the Guide

Choosing an alternate audio format for a program

Changing the User setting

Pay per view programs

Remote control overview

Here is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver’s remote control. Before your DIRECTV HD Receiver’s remote control can operate your TV, VCR, DVD player, or other device, you must first program the remote control to operate that device. See Chapter 8: Programming the remote control.

VCR Control Buttons

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Used for rewinding

√

Plays the videotape or DVD disc

√√

Used for fast-forwarding

●

Saves the current channel to the VCR

■

Used for stopping play

❙❙

To pause or play video.

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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 What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Analog TVDigital 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 startedRemote Control Sensor Access Card slotFront panel controls and lights Display WindowBack of the Directv HD Receiver RF Remote OptionalVideo Input 480p/i RS232CTEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Snap the cover back onto the remote controlInserting the Access Card Protect your components from power surges Before making connectionsProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsJacks and cables Antenna terminals cable not includedAudio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Telephone jack and cordVideo jack and cable Component video jacks and cablesRF Remote jack and cable DVI jack and cable cable not included RGB OUT jack and cable cable not includedOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not included VCR control jack and cableAudio/Video input jacks and cables RCA-type 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 Setting your TV input button Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiverSelect RGB/DVI or Ypbpr output mode Connecting the VCR control cable Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’s Turning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first timeMemorizing Channels Set your TV to display the input from these jacksSections that follow detail each of these procedures Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesChecking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strength, follow these stepsElevation, and for oval dish types only tilt Chapter Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv HD Receiver To start the System Test, follow these stepsTesting the Signal Strength Setting up local networksTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Setting the dish type Select Installation by pressing the Select buttonTo manually set the dish type 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 channelsUpgrades Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progressActivating your Directv account Remote control overview VCR Control ButtonsVOL+ Up/Down/Left/Right arrowsCaller ID red button Freeze green buttonAdjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting help To change the channel you are watchingGetting information on the TV program you are watching Channel BannerFull Channel 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 fromList of Guide Styles appears on your screen Time control bar appears across the bottom of the GuideHighlight the time controls Here is an explanation of each time control List of Guide Categories appears on your screenHighlight the Guide category you wish to view, then press Using the Logo Guide To display or clear the Logo GuideLogo Guide appears on your screen 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 Changing the User setting Pay per view programsWho list appears Identifying pay per view programs Ordering pay per view programsThere are several ways to identify 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 basicsSet up menu There are five user profiles you can choose FamilyReceiver User 1 UserEditing user profile names Editing channel lists Edit Channel List item is highlightedSetting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies TV-Y7Above 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 Specifications Power supplyPhysical Specification Video DecoderAccessories Input/Output InterfaceInput Satellite Service Division