Philips DSX 5150, DSX 5353, DSX 5375 user manual VCR Control DSX5375R only, Point Dish, System Test

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ON SCREEN INSTALLATION (CONT’D)

VCR Control (DSX5375R only)

Use this function to set up the receiver to automatically record programs on your VCR. Please make sure

the VCR Controller is correctly positioned in front of your VCR and connected to the VCR CONTROL output jack.

At the installation menu, select VCR Control by using the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight this option. Press OK

An intermediate screen will appear stating that it is important to consult this section of the manual before proceeding. Press OK

Refer to page 21 for setting up the VCR Controller

Point Dish

Use this function to manually point the dish to determine that it is correctly aligned with the satellite(s). Refer to the separate satellite dish Installation Guide for instructions on how to physically adjust the satellite dish angles.You may want to have a helper to read the onscreen displays during this procedure. Signal strength readings change approxi- mately 2 seconds after the adjustment is made. Note that single dish installations often show higher signal strength than installations which receive signals from two or three satellites.The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish based on your zip code.

At the Installation menu, select Point Dish by using the ▲ /▼ buttons to highlight this option. Press OK.

The on screen displays a signal strength meter. Adjust the dish until the signal strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading.The range is 0 to

100.It is recommended to obtain a signal strength of at least 60.

Press BACK to return to the installation menu.

NOTE:

Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to switch between satellites. Use the  or  buttons to switch between transponders for the selected satellite.

System Test

This option performs a test of system.This information is useful if you need to contact customer service.

At the Installation menu, select System Test, then press OK. After a few seconds, the test results will appear on screen.

Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to scroll through the dialog. Press the Page +/- buttons to scroll by a full page.

Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.

The on-screen Installation should now be

complete. If you are not receiving a good picture (or are encountering other signal problems), first repeat these steps. If this does not help, refer to the Smart Help sec- tion of this manual (page 39).

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Contents DSX Warranty Owner Confirmation Verification of ownershipSafety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment Care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfacesSafety Instructions CONT’D General InformationFederal Communication Commission FCC Part 68 Analog Device WarningsTable of Contents DisclaimersFeatures OverviewStandby Mode TV ModeGuide Mode Menu Mode Getting StartedPreparing Your Remote Control Battery InstallationFront View Smart HelpRear View Controls and ConnectionsAudio/Video A/V Connectors Connecting to Your Existing EquipmentIf your Television has RF UHF/VHF Connection Only If your Television hasConnecting the VCR Connecting to Your Existing Equipment CONT’DIf you have a TV and a VCR Secondary Audio/Video OutputsInserting Your Access Card VCR controller output DSX3575 onlySwitching Your Satellite Receiver on and OFF To Replace the Access CardReplacing the Access Card Remote Control USE Satellite Menu mode inactiveGuide mode goes to channel entered in Guide Guide mode returns to the previous stateRemote Control USE TV Switches audio on and offVOL + Press to turn TV on or off For channel surfingRemote Control USE VCR Press once to start a recordingPress to turn VCR on or off Press to play a tape For channel surfingAutomatic Search Manually Setting the Remote to Operate a TV or VCRProgramming the Universal Remote Control VCR Codes Programming the Universal Remote Control ContdTV Codes Contd Dish Configuration On Screen InstallationEnter Zip Code Button and OKOn Screen Installation CONT’D VCR Control DSX5375R onlyPoint Dish System TestVCR Controller DSX 5375R only VCR Controller Set UpTo access the installation menu Banner Short BannerGeneral Operation of Your Directv Receiver Browse Banner Notification DisplaysSong ID Displays Notification DisplaysWhat’s In the Guide Directv Programming GuideShort banner Program listUsing the Guide Directv Programming Guide CONT’DUsing the Guide cont’d Tag a program for future viewing or recording to a VCRTo tag a non-PPV program To tag a PPV programPay Per View PPV Favorite ChannelsThemes To purchase a PPV programTo change audio tracks when available Alternate AudioOptions Menu TaglistSoftware Upgrade Message MessagesHelp Go to DateNavigating In Menu Mode Menu Mode DefaultsUsing the Menu General SettingsImages appear as broadcasted General Settings CONT’DSelecting a Screen Format Header To display favorite channels To Configure or Edit Favorites ListTo Edit a Favorites List Name Change Password Access ControlTo change your password Lock/Unlock The SystemAccess Control CONT’D Channel LockSet Spending Limit Confirm the selection and go to the previous menuReplace Access Card Rating LimitPreferred Language To set the Maturity RatingTo cancel purchases Completed PurchasesPending Purchases PurchasesTo view upgrades InstallationUpgrades Mail Smart HelpCannot access program Cannot cancel PPVCannot access lock screens Cannot order PPV programSmart Help CONT’D GlossarySpecifications Glossary CONT’DIndex Limited Warranty For warranty coverage Model Number Serial Number
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