Overview, Features, Before You Start | Philips DSX5250 specs

1Overview

Information in this guide will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite receiver. Further help is available on screen. A glossary of terms is provided at the end of this manual.

Features

Your satellite receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites. In addition, you can customize your viewing by setting up custom viewing schedules, setting favorite programs, setting viewing preferences, and ordering Pay-per-view programs.

9Use the Guide to see what’s on, and to set a reminder so you don’t miss the start of a program you want to see.

9Create your own list of favorite channels.

9Restrict viewing access based on rating levels.

9Tag programs for future viewing.

9Receive mail messages from DIRECTV.

Before You Start

Before using your system, check the following:

9Your system installation has been completed according to the instructions in the installation section.

9The access card is installed as described on page 16.

9A telephone line is connected to the system so that you can purchase pay per view programs.You must supply the phone cord for the connection; it is not included with the satellite receiver.

9DIRECTV has been called to activate your service.

Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3280) to activate programming.

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Philips DSX5250 manual Overview, Features, Before You Start

Contents

Page Accessories Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Read Instructions III This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U.S.A. Rules FCC Regulations and Information General Information FCC Part 68 Analog Device WarningsDirectv Directv Contents Using Menu Mode Before You Start FeaturesOverview Standby Mode TV ModeGuide Mode Menu Mode Rear View About your Directv PLUSsatellite receiverFront View About the remote Preparing your remote for use Fitting Batteries Connecting to your existing equipment If your Television has RF Connection Only If your Television has A/V Connectors If you have a TV and a VCR VCR Inserting your Access Card Replacing the Access Card Installation Switching Your Receiver On and OffTo access the installation menu Enter Zip Code System Test Dish ConfigurationPoint Dish Operation About the bannerZap Banner Short banner Long banner Browse Banner Song ID DisplaysNotification Displays While watching a program, you can Using the Directv Programming Guide What’s in the GuideHelp Menu Taglist Go to Date Other Guides Do this Using the GuideTo do this To enter the password To tag a non-PPV programTo tag a PPV program To untag a program Pay Per View PPV To purchase a PPV program To change audio tracks when available Favorite ChannelsThemes Alternate Audio Options menu Other GuidesGo to Date Taglist Menu Help Using menu mode Using Menu ModeNavigating in Menu Mode Menu mode defaults Banner Duration General settingsScreen Format To edit a Favorites List Name To change the contents of a Favorites ListFavorite Channel Access Control Change PasswordTo change your password Lock/Unlock the System Channel Lock Set Purchase LimitMaturity Rating To set the Purchase Limit Replace the Access Card To replace the Access CardPreferred language To choose the preferred language Upgrades PurchasesCompleted Purchases Pending Purchases To delete a message MailTo view mail Symptom Possible Solutions TroubleshootingWhere to Find Help Access card problems Remote control doesn’t workVolume too high You see a message that says a software upgrade is available Glossary CAMEPG Ippv SPG MPGPPV Application Type Appendix a Installation in expert ModeTelephone Prefix Specifications Keep in a Safe Place for Future Reference Philips