Viewing fun system extras | Samsung SIR-TS360 manual

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Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras

Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV® HD Receiver

The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV HD Receiver, as well as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver. To view this information, use the System Information and System Features items in the System portion of the Setup menu.

Viewing information on automatic system upgrades

The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software on your DIRECTV HD Receiver, and a history of when previous upgrades have been downloaded to your Receiver. To View this information, use the System Upgrades item in the System portion of the Setup menu.

Viewing fun system extras

The Extras menu contains a useful calendar, a fun biorhythm charting tool, and games you can play. To view the system extras on your DIRECTV HD Receiver, use the items in the Extras menu.

Testing the DIRECTV® HD Receiver

The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, and your phone line connection. This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV HD Receiver.

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Contents

SIR-TS360 Risk of Electric Shock do not Open Important Safety Information Telephone Line Interruption Owners Record Samsung Digital Satellite Receiver Samsung Customer Service Technical overview User profiles What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Analog TVDigital TV What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Video output/input options Resolution and interlacing 1080i mode Technical overview Screen formats Aspect ratio Full TVs showing 169 programs Horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen TVs showing 43 programs These 2 tables summarize your screen format options Dolby Digital icon Dolby Digital Getting started Box contents Access Card slot Remote Control SensorFront panel controls and lights Display Window RF Remote Optional Back of the Directv HD ReceiverVideo Input 480p/i RS232C TEL Line Snap the cover back onto the remote control Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Before making connections Protect your components from power surgesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connections Antenna terminals cable not included Jacks and cablesAudio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Telephone jack and cord Video jack and cable Component video jacks and cablesRF Remote jack and cable DVI jack and cable cable not included RGB OUT jack and cable cable not includedOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not included VCR control jack and cableAudio/Video input jacks and cables RCA-type Component Y, PB, PR Video Composite standard A/V jacks Connecting your Directv HD Receiver HD Connections SD Connections Optical digital Coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks VCR Setting your TV input button Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiverSelect RGB/DVI or Ypbpr output mode Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first time Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’sMemorizing Channels Set your TV to display the input from these jacks Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Sections that follow detail each of these procedures Checking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strength, follow these stepsElevation, and for oval dish types only tilt Chapter Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To start the System Test, follow these steps Testing the Directv HD Receiver Testing the Signal Strength Setting up local networksTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Setting the dish type Select Installation by pressing the Select buttonTo manually set the dish type To set up the Local Networks menu option Scanning off-air and cable TV channels If this is the first time you are setting up this Directv HD Upgrades Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progressActivating your Directv account VCR Control Buttons Remote control overview Up/Down/Left/Right arrows VOL+Caller ID red button Freeze green button Changing channels Adjusting the volumeGetting help To change the channel you are watching Getting information on the TV program you are watching Channel BannerFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen Information icons To view the Program Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actions Types of Guides Finding out what’s on the Guides Press the Select button Guide menu appears Setting the default Guide style Using the Quick Guide To display or clear the Grid Guide Using the Grid Guide To return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item from Buttons on your remote control List of Guide Styles appears on your screen Time control bar appears across the bottom of the GuideHighlight the time controls Here is an explanation of each time control List of Guide Categories appears on your screenHighlight the Guide category you wish to view, then press To display or clear the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideLogo Guide appears on your screen Logo Guide appears Getting around in the Logo Guide Highlight the Guide style you wish to view, then press Searching for programs in the Guide Searching by Category Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User setting Pay per view programsWho list appears Ordering pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programsThere are several ways to identify pay per view programs To order a pay per view program Viewing your Past Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchases 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 Chapter User profile basics User profiles There are five user profiles you can choose Family Set up menuReceiver User 1 User Editing user profile names Edit Channel List item is highlighted Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies TV-Y7Above PG-13 This film unsuitable for children Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the current user profile Setting the screen color and translucency Locking and unlocking your Directv System Selected mail message appears Reading your mail Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting system preferences Setting the screen format Chapter Setting the closed caption options Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the default screen color and translucency Input Source menu Selecting an Input Signal Setting the Default Language preference Setting the Digital Out format Guide to MTS Settings Setting the analog out preference Setting the Default Type audio Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Turning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callers Highlight On or Off, then press the Select button Setting the Local Time options Effect Adjusting the Raster Picture Centering Installing a new Access Card Setting Remote control type 103 Select button Control ID menu as shown in the below figure Setting RF Remote Control ID Optional Viewing fun system extras Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Method Programming the IR remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control Programming the RF remote control optional Operating a device with your programmed remote control RF Brand names Code numbers Code lists Logik VCR VCR MEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIO DVD AUX-CATV Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting and specifications 117 Power supply SpecificationsPhysical Specification Video Decoder Accessories Input/Output InterfaceInput Satellite Service Division