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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Warranty
SAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER
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
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Table of Contents
What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?
Analog TV
Digital TV
NTSC
ATSC
What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTVHigh-Definition Receiver?
What equipment is required to view HDTV programming?
Resolution and interlacing
Video output options
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Aspect ratio
Screen formats
4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs
16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs
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DolbyDigital 5.1
Box contents
Front panel controls and lights
Back of the DIRECTVHigh-Definition Receiver
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Installing the batteries in the remote control
3
4
Inserting the Access Card
1
2
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
Jacks and cables
RF jacks and coaxial cable
Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type)
Telephone jack and cord
S-Video jack and cable
Component video jacks and cables (cable not included)
DVI jack and cable
VCR control jack and cable
RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included)
Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included)
Coaxial digital audio jack and cable
Connecting your DIRECTVHigh-Definition Receiver
1
2
3
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8
9
10
11
12
13
Connecting the VCR control cable
1
2
Turning on the DIRECTVHigh-Definition Receiver for the first time
1
2
Adjusting the satellite dish
Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles
4
5
6
Checking the satellite signal strength
1
6
Setting the dish type
4
5
7
2
3
Using Auto Detection to set the dish type
4 5
6
Testing the DIRECTVHigh-Definition Receiver
3 4
5
Setting up local networks
Scanning off-air and cable TV channels
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Activating your DIRECTV account
Upgrades
Remote control overview
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Changing channels
1
2
3
Adjusting the volume
Getting information on the TV program you are watching
The Channel Banner
The Full Channel Banner
Information icons
The Program Detail Screen
1
Program Detail Screen actions
2
Finding out whats on: the Guides
Types of Guides
Quick Guide
Grid Guide
Logo Guide
Setting the default Guide style
2
3
4
5
Using the Quick Guide
1
3
6
2
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
2
1
2
Using the Logo Guide
Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide
1
2
3
1
2
3
Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide
1 2
Searching for programs in the Guide
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
2
1
Searching by Category
3
Choosing an alternate audio format for a program
4
5
1
Changing the User setting
1
Pay per view programs
2
Identifying pay per view programs
Ordering pay per view programs
1
2
1
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
4
5
Canceling a pay per view purchase
2 3 4
5
Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers
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7
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
1
2
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
3
4
5
6
7
8
User profile basics
Editing user profile names
1
2
3
4
5
6
Editing channel lists
2
3
4
5
Setting ratings limits
Setting the ratings limits for TV programs
Setting ratings limits for movies
2
3
4
5
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
6
Setting a pay per view spending limit
5
6
Setting the screen color and translucency
Setting the current user profile
Locking and unlocking your DIRECTVSystem
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Reading your mail
2
Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras
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4
5
6
Setting system preferences
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
3
Setting the screen format
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Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
Setting the closed caption options
3 4
Setting the default screen color and translucency
5
6
Setting the default audio preference
Setting the Digital Audio format
5
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
Turning the Caller ID feature on or off
3
6
4
Reviewing your Caller ID list
3
Identifying callers
4
5
Setting the Local Time options
4 5
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8
Installing a new Access Card
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Programming the remote control
Manual method
1 2 3
4
5
Operating a device with your programmed remote control
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Code lists
TV
EMERSON 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 120 143 151 153 154 155 070 096 191
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VCR
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AUX-AUDIO
AUX-AUDIO (continued)
DVD (continued)
AUX-CATV
DVD
DVD-LDP
Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
Input/Output Interface
Accessories
Index
Index