Samsung SIR-TS360 Getting information on the TV program you are watching, Channel Banner

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Watching TV

Getting information on the TV program you are watching

Your DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides several layers of information about the TV programs you watch.

The Channel Banner

As you change channels you will see a Channel Banner on each channel you tune to. After a few seconds, the Channel Banner disappears. If you want to clear it right away, press the EXIT button on your remote control.

The Channel Banner provides the following information:

Channel number and name

Current time and date

Program title

Current user profile

Signal type and

audio format

Channel logo	Program start	Program rating Information icons
	and end times	(See next page for details.)

The Full Channel Banner

The Channel Banner provides quick information as you button channels on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver’s remote control. Pressing the INFO button displays the Full Channel Banner.

The Full Channel Banner displays all the information in the Channel Banner, plus more details about the program.

For example, the Full Channel Banner for a movie might display the category for the movie (drama, comedy, action/adventure, etc.), the cast, the year it was released, and a short description of the plot. You can clear the Full Channel Banner from your screen by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control.

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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? 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 contentsDisplay Window Remote Control SensorAccess Card slot Front panel controls and lightsRS232C Back of the Directv HD ReceiverRF Remote Optional Video Input 480p/iTEL Line Snap the cover back onto the remote control Installing the batteries in the remote controlInserting the Access Card Make strong connections Protect your components from power surgesBefore making connections Protect your components from overheatingTelephone jack and cord Jacks and cablesAntenna terminals cable not included Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeVideo 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 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 Setting your TV input button Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiverSelect RGB/DVI or Ypbpr output mode Connecting the VCR control cable Set your TV to display the input from these jacks Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’sTurning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first time Memorizing ChannelsAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles Sections that follow detail each of these proceduresChecking 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 To start the System Test, follow these steps Testing the Directv HD ReceiverTesting 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 Scanning off-air and cable TV channels If this is the first time you are setting up this Directv HDUpgrades Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progressActivating your Directv account VCR Control Buttons Remote control overviewFreeze green button VOL+Up/Down/Left/Right arrows Caller ID red buttonTo change the channel you are watching Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Getting helpGetting information on the TV program you are watching Channel BannerFull 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 controlList 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 Logo Guide appears Using the Logo GuideTo display or clear the Logo Guide Logo Guide appears on your screenGetting 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 Changing the User setting Pay per view programsWho list appears To order a pay per view program Identifying pay per view programsOrdering pay per view programs There are several ways to identify pay per view programsViewing 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 profilesUser 1 User Set up menuThere are five user profiles you can choose Family ReceiverEditing user profile names Edit Channel List item is highlighted Editing channel listsSetting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies TV-Y7Above 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 Video Decoder SpecificationsPower supply Physical SpecificationAccessories Input/Output InterfaceInput Satellite Service Division