Philips DSX 5375, DSX 5353, DSX 5150 Short Banner, General Operation of Your Directv Receiver

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GENERAL OPERATION OF YOUR DIRECTV RECEIVER

Throughout this manual, you will notice that the everyday operation of your Satellite Receiver is based on a series of user friendly onscreen displays and menus.These displays will help you get the most from your Satellite Receiver, guid- ing you through initial installation, channel selection, timer settings and many other functions.

Most functions can be carried out using either the buttons on the front of your Satellite Receiver or the remote control. However, you may find it easier to use your remote control in most instances.

BANNER

You can display a program banner by pressing the INFO button on the remote when in TV mode.The banner can also display notices, help text, icons, and details about the selected program.

Short Banner

While you're viewing a program, pressing the

INFO button on remote displays the Short banner.

Pressing INFO again displays the long banner.The banner displays for the time duration you set in Menu mode (refer to page 31).

To remove the banner, press EXIT.

Long Banner

 

 

 

Closed captioning

 

Alternate audio language track

 

 

 

Long program description available

 

Favorites (if on)

 

 

 

Program theme and subtheme

 

Themes (if on)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel number

 

 

 

Current time

Channel logo,

 

 

 

 

 

 

System locked

Mail, or Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notification icon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program name

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pay per view

Program start and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

end time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy/record

Program long

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price (if PPV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DSX Warranty Owner Confirmation Verification of ownershipSafety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment Care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfacesFederal Communication Commission FCC Safety Instructions CONT’DGeneral Information Part 68 Analog Device WarningsTable of Contents DisclaimersFeatures OverviewGuide Mode Standby ModeTV Mode Menu Mode Getting StartedPreparing Your Remote Control Battery InstallationRear View Front ViewSmart Help Controls and ConnectionsIf your Television has RF UHF/VHF Connection Only Audio/Video A/V ConnectorsConnecting to Your Existing Equipment If your Television hasIf you have a TV and a VCR Connecting the VCRConnecting to Your Existing Equipment CONT’D Secondary Audio/Video OutputsInserting Your Access Card VCR controller output DSX3575 onlyReplacing the Access Card To Replace the Access CardSwitching Your Satellite Receiver on and OFF Guide mode goes to channel entered in Guide Remote Control USE SatelliteMenu mode inactive Guide mode returns to the previous stateVOL + Remote Control USE TVSwitches audio on and off Press to turn TV on or off For channel surfingPress to turn VCR on or off Remote Control USE VCRPress once to start a recording Press to play a tape For channel surfingProgramming the Universal Remote Control Manually Setting the Remote to Operate a TV or VCRAutomatic Search TV Codes Contd Programming the Universal Remote Control ContdVCR Codes Enter Zip Code Dish ConfigurationOn Screen Installation Button and OKPoint Dish On Screen Installation CONT’DVCR Control DSX5375R only System TestTo access the installation menu VCR Controller Set UpVCR Controller DSX 5375R only General Operation of Your Directv Receiver Short BannerBanner Song ID Displays Browse BannerNotification Displays Notification DisplaysShort banner What’s In the GuideDirectv Programming Guide Program listUsing the Guide Directv Programming Guide CONT’DTo tag a non-PPV program Using the Guide cont’dTag a program for future viewing or recording to a VCR To tag a PPV programThemes Pay Per View PPVFavorite Channels To purchase a PPV programOptions Menu To change audio tracks when availableAlternate Audio TaglistHelp Software Upgrade MessageMessages Go to DateUsing the Menu Navigating In Menu ModeMenu Mode Defaults General SettingsSelecting a Screen Format Header General Settings CONT’DImages appear as broadcasted To Edit a Favorites List Name To Configure or Edit Favorites ListTo display favorite channels To change your password Change PasswordAccess Control Lock/Unlock The SystemSet Spending Limit Access Control CONT’DChannel Lock Confirm the selection and go to the previous menuPreferred Language Replace Access CardRating Limit To set the Maturity RatingPending Purchases To cancel purchasesCompleted Purchases PurchasesUpgrades InstallationTo view upgrades Mail Smart HelpCannot access lock screens Cannot access programCannot cancel PPV Cannot order PPV programSmart Help CONT’D GlossarySpecifications Glossary CONT’DIndex Limited Warranty For warranty coverage Model Number Serial Number