Samsung SIR-TS160 guide

Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

Connecting your DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver

1Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV HD Receiver are turned off and unplugged.

2If you plan to use the DIRECTV HD Receiver to watch DIRECTV® programming, connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver.

3If you plan to watch cable TV programming, connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system to the CABLE IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

4If you plan to watch off-air TV programming (analog or digital), connect the coaxial cable running from your off-air TV antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

5Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

Note: A triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna including a Sat C LNB is required to receive High-Definition programming from DIRECTV.

AIR IN

SATELLITE IN

TEL LINE

CABLE IN

DVI/HDCP OUT

6Make video connections to your TV.

Your DIRECTV HD Receiver supports the following kinds of video connections:

•DVI

•RGB

•component (Y, Pb, Pr)

•S-Video

•composite (standard A/V jacks)

•RF

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Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Connecting your Directv High-Definition Receiver

Contents

Model SIR-TS160 Important Safety Instructions Page Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware Samsung Digital Satellite Receiver Warranty Samsung Customer Service Table of Contents 101 What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Technical overviewAnalog TV Digital TV What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Video output options Resolution and interlacing Video jacks will output Screen formats Aspect ratio TVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Technical overview Dolby Digital Getting started Box contents Front panel controls and lights Power button and light AIR Back of the Directv High-Definition Receiver 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 Protect your components from overheating Jacks and cablesMake strong connections Avoid cable damage Telephone jack and cord Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeVideo jack and cable Component video jacks and cables cable not included RGB OUT jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cableOptical 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 Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up local networks Setting up and connecting Activating your Directv account Upgrades Watching TV Remote control overview Mute Getting help Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Full Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingChannel Banner Program Detail Screen Information icons Program Detail Screen actions Types of Guides Finding out what’s on the 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 Getting around in the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching for programs in the Guide Searching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Pay per view programs Changing the User setting Ordering pay per view programs Identifying 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 Setting up the VCR control Program reminders and recording timers Scheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Program reminders and recording timers User profile basics User profiles 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 Locking and unlocking your Directv System Setting the current user profile User profiles Reading your mail Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasSettings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting system preferences Setting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the default screen color and translucency Setting the closed caption options Setting the default audio preference Setting the Digital Audio format Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Turning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callers Setting the Local Time options Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Viewing fun system extras Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Manual method Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control Scanning method Operating a device with your programmed remote control Brand names Code lists Logik VCR VCR MEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIO DVD AUX-CATV Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and specifications Forgot my password Power supply SpecificationsPhysical Specification Video Decoder Input/Output Interface Accessories Index Index 102