Front panel controls and lights | Samsung SIR-TS160 manual

Chapter 2: Getting started

Front panel controls and lights

Now that you’ve unpacked the box, take a moment to take a look at the buttons and lights on the front of your DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. (You need to open the front door by holding both sides of the front panel and pulling it towards you.)

Remote

POWER light

EXIT

OK

POWER

control sensor

button

Menu

Arrows

INFO

POWER button and light

Push this button to turn your DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. The light glows when power is on.

Remote control sensor

Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver.

INFO

Push this button to display TV program information.

EXIT

Push this button to clear on-screen displays and return to TV program viewing.

MENU

Push this button to display the Main Menu.

Arrows

Push these buttons to navigate in the on-screen Guide and menu system.

OK

Push this button to select highlighted items on Guide and Menu screens.

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Contents

Model SIR-TS160 Important Safety Instructions Page Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware Warranty Samsung Digital Satellite Receiver Samsung Customer Service Table of Contents 101 Technical overview What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?Analog TV Digital TV What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output options Video jacks will output Aspect ratio Screen formats TVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Technical overview Dolby Digital Box contents Getting started Power button and light Front panel controls and lights Back of the Directv High-Definition Receiver AIR TEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Before making connections Setting up and connectingProtect your components from power surges Jacks and cables Protect your components from overheatingMake strong connections Avoid cable damage Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Telephone jack and cordVideo jack and cable Component video jacks and cables cable not included DVI jack and cable RGB OUT jack and cable cable not includedOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jack and cable Connecting your Directv High-Definition Receiver HD Connections Receiver VCR Setting your TV input switch Connecting the VCR control cable Adjusting the satellite dish Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish type Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv High-Definition Receiver Setting up local networks Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up and connecting Upgrades Activating your Directv account Remote control overview Watching TV Mute Getting help Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Full Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingChannel Banner Information icons Program Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actions Finding out what’s on the Guides Types of GuidesQuick Guide Grid Guide Setting the default Guide style Using the Quick Guide Grid Guide overview Using the Grid GuideDisplaying and clearing the Grid Guide Getting around in the Grid Guide Viewing the Guide for a different time Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideSwitching to another Guide style Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Logo Guide overview Using the Logo GuideDisplaying and clearing the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Getting around in the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User setting Pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programs Ordering pay per view programs Viewing your Future Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Past Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchase Program reminders and recording timers Setting up the VCR control Scheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Program reminders and recording timers User profiles User profile basics Editing user profile names User profiles Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Setting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv System User profiles Reading your mail Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasSettings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting system preferences Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption options Setting the default screen color and translucency Setting the default audio preference Setting the Digital Audio format Turning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Identifying callers Reviewing your Caller ID list Setting the Local Time options Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extras Manual method Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Scanning method Code lists Brand names Logik VCR VCR MEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIO AUX-CATV DVD Troubleshooting and specifications Troubleshooting Forgot my password Specifications Power supplyPhysical Specification Video Decoder Accessories Input/Output Interface Index Index 102