Getting started, Box contents | Samsung SIR-TS360 manual

2 CHAPTER 2 Getting started

Chapter 2: Getting started

This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. It includes information on:

Box contents

Front panel controls and lights

Back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver

Installing the batteries in the remote control

Inserting the Access Card

Box contents

Welcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV® HD Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents. If you are missing any items, contact your dealer.

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Samsung SIR-TS360 owner manual Getting started, Box contents

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 Digital TV What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?Analog TV What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output/input options 1080i mode Technical overview Aspect ratio Screen formats TVs showing 169 programs Full TVs showing 43 programs Horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen These 2 tables summarize your screen format options Dolby Digital Dolby Digital icon Box contents Getting started Remote Control Sensor Access Card slotFront panel controls and lights Display Window Back of the Directv HD Receiver RF Remote OptionalVideo Input 480p/i RS232C TEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Snap the cover back onto the remote control Inserting the Access Card Protect your components from power surges Before making connectionsProtect your components from overheating Make strong connections Jacks and cables Antenna terminals cable not includedAudio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type Telephone jack and cord RF Remote jack and cable Video jack and cableComponent video jacks and cables Optical digital audio jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cable cable not includedRGB OUT jack and cable cable not included Audio/Video input jacks and cables RCA-type Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not includedVCR control jack and cable Connecting your Directv HD Receiver Component Y, PB, PR Video Composite standard A/V jacks HD Connections SD Connections Optical digital Coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks VCR Select RGB/DVI or Ypbpr output mode Setting your TV input buttonConnecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’s Turning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first timeMemorizing Channels Set your TV to display the input from these jacks Sections that follow detail each of these procedures Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Elevation, and for oval dish types only tilt Checking the satellite signal strengthTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps Chapter Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv HD Receiver To start the System Test, follow these steps To start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Testing the Signal StrengthSetting up local networks To manually set the dish type Setting the dish typeSelect Installation by pressing the Select button To set up the Local Networks menu option If this is the first time you are setting up this Directv HD Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Activating your Directv account UpgradesDo not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Remote control overview VCR Control Buttons VOL+ Up/Down/Left/Right arrowsCaller ID red button Freeze green button Adjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting help To change the channel you are watching Full Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingChannel Banner Information icons Program Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actions To view the Program Detail Screen Finding out what’s on the Guides Types of Guides Setting the default Guide style Press the Select button Guide menu appears Using the Quick Guide Using the Grid Guide To display or clear the Grid Guide Buttons on your remote control To return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item from Highlight the time controls List of Guide Styles appears on your screenTime control bar appears across the bottom of the Guide Highlight the Guide category you wish to view, then press Here is an explanation of each time controlList of Guide Categories appears on your screen Using the Logo Guide To display or clear the Logo GuideLogo Guide appears on your screen Logo Guide appears Getting around in the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the Guide Highlight the Guide style you wish to view, then press Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Who list appears Changing the User settingPay per view programs Identifying pay per view programs Ordering pay per view programsThere are several ways to identify pay per view programs To order a pay per view program Reviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing 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 Chapter User profiles User profile basics Set up menu There are five user profiles you can choose FamilyReceiver User 1 User Editing user profile names Editing channel lists Edit Channel List item is highlighted Setting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Above Setting ratings limits for moviesTV-Y7 This film unsuitable for children PG-13 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 Reading your mail Selected mail message appears Setting system preferences Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting the screen format Chapter Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption options Setting the default screen color and translucency Selecting an Input Signal Input Source menu Setting the Default Language preference Setting the Digital Out format Setting the analog out preference Guide to MTS Settings Setting the Default Type audio 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 Highlight On or Off, then press the Select button Adjusting the Raster Picture Centering Effect Installing a new Access Card Setting Remote control type 103 Setting RF Remote Control ID Optional Select button Control ID menu as shown in the below figure Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extras Programming the IR remote control Method Operating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control optional Programming the RF remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control RF Code lists Brand names Code numbers Logik VCR VCR MEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIO AUX-CATV DVD Appendix Troubleshooting and specifications Troubleshooting 117 Specifications Power supplyPhysical Specification Video Decoder Input Satellite AccessoriesInput/Output Interface Service Division