Samsung SIR-TS360 owner manual Using the Quick Guide

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4 CHAPTER 4

Watching TV

Using the Quick Guide

The Quick Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list. This Guide is small and transparent so that you can continue to watch a TV program while you are browsing the Guide. Follow these steps to use the Quick Guide.

1The Quick Guide appears, displaying a small Channel Banner and a channel list showing the current half-hour time block.To display the Quick Guide, press the QUICK button on your remote control.

2down in the channel list, or forward (and then backward) in time. You can move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time by pressing the CH and CH buttons on your remote control. You can also use the number buttons on your remote control to move the Quick Guide directly to a specific channel.

As you highlight each program listing, its information appears in the Channel Banner.Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or

To see more information on a highlighted program, press the INFO button on your remote

3 control. The Full Channel Banner appears.

4the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the channel number.To get information on a channel (rather than a program), use

5right-arrow button on your remote control.

Each time you press the right arrow, the Quick Guide

expands by 30 minutes (up to a maximum 2-hour display). To reduce the Quick Guide in 30-minute blocks, press the left-arrow button.To expand the program listings to show more time, press the

To watch a program you see listed in the Quick Guide, highlight that program,

6 then press the SELECT button.

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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 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 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 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 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 ButtonsVOL+ Up/Down/Left/Right arrowsCaller ID red button Freeze green buttonAdjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting help 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 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 Who list appears Changing the User settingPay per view programs 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 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 Specifications Power supplyPhysical Specification Video DecoderInput Satellite AccessoriesInput/Output Interface Service Division