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Samsung SIR-S310W, SIR-S300W Changing channels , Adjusting the volume , Getting help, Getting information on the TV program you are watching

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Chapter 3: Watching TV

Changing channels

There are several ways to change the channel you are watching:

1Press the CH + button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number.

Press the CH - button to tune to a lower channel number.

2Enter a channel number directly with the 0 - 9 number buttons.

After entering a number, press the button or wait a few seconds for the

system to tune to the new channel.

3Use the Quick Guide or full-screen Program Guide to change channels.

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume while watching DIRECTV® programming, you simply press the

VOL + button on the remote control to increase the volume or the VOL - button to

decrease the volume. In order for the DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control to adjust

your TV’s volume setting, you will have to program the remote control to operate

your TV. (See Chapter 7: Programming the remote control.)

Getting help

While using the Guide or Menu systems, you will often see a line of text at the

bottom of the screen explaining what you are seeing on-screen, or telling you what

your next step is. When this brief explanation is not enough, you can view more

detailed Help screens by pressing the HELP button on your remote control.

Getting information on the TV program you are watching

Your DIRECTV Receiver provides several layers of information about the TV

programs you watch.

The Channel Banner

As you are changing channels on your DIRECTV Receiver, you will see a Channel

Banner for the program on each channel you tune to. After a few seconds, the

Channel Banner will disappear on its own. If you want to clear it right away, press

the EXIT button on your remote control.

The Channel Banner provides the following information:

Channel logo Program rating

Program start

and end times

Channel number and name

Program title

Information icons

(See page 43 for details.)

Current time and date

Current user profile

Contents

Main CAUTION Receiver. Page Notice oonn iioo ttii nntt Warranty SAMSUNG DIRECTVSatellite Receiver Limited Warranty To Original Purchaser One (1) Year Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) Warranty SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-522-2946 and SAMSUNGUSA.COM 061501 Page Page Page Page Box contents Box contents for the SIR-S300W Box contents for the SIR-S310W Front panel controls and lights SIR-S310W SIR-S300W Page Back of the DIRECTV Receiver SIR-S300W SIR-S310W Page Installing the batteries in the remote control 3 4 Inserting the Access Card 1 2 Jacks and cables RF jacks and coaxial cable Audio/Video jacks and cables (RCA-type) Telephone jack and cord S-Video jack and cable (cable included with model SIR-S310W only) Component video jacks and cables (cable not included, jack on model SIR-S310W only) Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included, jack on model SIR-S310W only) VCR control jack and cable (jack and cable included on SIR-S310W only) Before making connections Protect your components from power surges Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference Protect your components from overheating Make strong connections Choosing a connection Option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only Option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables Option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only Option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only If connection option A best matches your needs, Page Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables If connection option B best matches your needs, Page Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only If connection option C best matches your needs, Page Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables If connection option D best matches your needs, Page Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver If connection option E best matches your needs, Page Page Page Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) 1 2 Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time 1 Adjusting the satellite dish Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles 6 7 8 Checking the satellite signal strength 5 6 Setting the dish type 1 4 5 6 7 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type 6 Testing the DIRECTV Receiver 5 Activating your DIRECTV account Upgrades Remote control overview Page Changing channels 1 2 3 Adjusting the volume The Full Channel Banner Information icons The Program Detail Screen 1 2 Program Detail Screen actions Finding out whats on: the Guides Types of Guides Quick Guide Logo Guide Grid Guide Setting the default Guide style 1 2 3 4 Using the Quick Guide 1 2 3 4 Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Switching to another Guide style 1 Viewing the Guide for a different time 1 Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Using the Logo Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text 1 3 4 5 Searching by Category 1 3 4 5 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program 1 Changing the User setting 1 2 Pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programs 1 2 Ordering pay per view programs Reviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Past Purchase list 2 3 4 5 Viewing your Future Purchase list 2 Page 5 DIRECTV INTERACTIVE 1 2 3 Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S310W only) Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers 4 6 7 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers 1 2 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers 3 4 5 6 Page User profile basics Editing user profile names 4 5 6 Editing channel lists 3 4 5 6 Setting ratings limits Rating limit for the entire audience 6 7 8 9 Rating limit for children 4 5 6 7 Rating limit for unrated programs Rating limit for movies 4 5 6 7 8 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit 4 5 6 Setting the screen color and translucency 3 7 8 Setting the current user profile 3 5 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System 3 4 5 6 Reading your mail Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 3 4 5 6 Setting system preferences Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides 3 4 6 Setting the screen format for widescreen broadcasts 4 Setting the default screen color and translucency 3 6 7 Setting the default audio preference 3 5 6 Setting the Default format (model SIR-S310W only) 5 6 Setting the Digital out audio format (model SIR-S310W only) 5 6 Setting the Digital decoding mode (model SIR-S310W only) Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Turning the Caller ID feature on or off 3 5 Identifying callers Reviewing your Caller ID list 3 5 6 Setting the Local Time options 5 7 8 9 10 Installing a new Access Card 5 Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV Receiver 5 6 7 Viewing information on automatic system upgrades 3 4 5 6 Interactive 1 3 4 Viewing fun system extras 2 4 Programming the remote control Manual method 1 2 3 4 5 Operating a device with your programmed remote control 107 Code lists TV EMERSON 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 120 143 151 153 154 155 070 096 191 Page VCR AUX-AUDIO AUX-CATV AUX-AUDIO (continued) DVD DVD-LDP Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Page Specifications for model SIR-S310W Power supply Physical Specification Video Decoder Appendix: Specifications Specifications for model SIR-S300W Index S T U V W