Philips DSX 5353, DSX 5375, DSX 5150 user manual Overview, Features

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OVERVIEW

This user manual will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.

On-screen messages will provide additional help, as will the glossary on page 40 of this manual.

FEATURES

Your Satellite Receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites.You can customize your viewing schedules, set up favorite programs, set viewing preferences, and order pay per view (PPV) programs.

•Use the on-screen DIRECTV® Programming Guide to see what's on.

•Create your own list of favorite channels.

•Restrict viewing based on the ratings of programs.

•Tag programs for future viewing, or recording to a VCR.

•Receive mail messages from DIRECTV.

SMART HELP

Your Satellite Receiver has a first time setup on-screen guide.This offers important and helpful operation instructions. For details, refer to page 19.

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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 onlyTo Replace the Access Card Replacing 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 surfingManually Setting the Remote to Operate a TV or VCR Programming the Universal Remote ControlAutomatic Search Programming the Universal Remote Control Contd TV Codes ContdVCR Codes Enter Zip Code Dish ConfigurationOn Screen Installation Button and OKPoint Dish On Screen Installation CONT’DVCR Control DSX5375R only System TestVCR Controller Set Up To access the installation menuVCR Controller DSX 5375R only Short Banner General Operation of Your Directv ReceiverBanner 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 SettingsGeneral Settings CONT’D Selecting a Screen Format HeaderImages appear as broadcasted To Configure or Edit Favorites List To Edit a Favorites List NameTo 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 PurchasesInstallation UpgradesTo 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