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CHAPTER 2

Getting started

Installing the batteries in the remote control

You’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels.

Now it’s time to start setting up.

The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control.

1Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the

back of remote control.

2Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown, making

sure the + and – ends of each battery

line up with the corresponding marks in

the battery compartment.

3Snap the cover back onto the remote control.

4Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly.

Press the MODE button repeatedly until the DIRECTV mode is selected and make sure the

button lights up. If it does not light up, check the orientation of the batteries.

NOTE

Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control.

Contents

Main Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Important Safety Information Notices Attention Owner's Record Customer Support SAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Page TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Technical overview What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTVHD Receiver? What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output/input options Page Page Aspect ratio Screen formats 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs Page DolbyDigital 5.1 Chapter 2: Getting started Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of the DIRECTVHD Receiver Page Installing the batteries in the remote control 1 2 3 4 Inserting the Access Card 1 2 Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTVHD Receiver. Contents include: Before making connections Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference Protect your components from overheating Jacks and cables Page Page Page Connecting your DIRECTVHD Receiver 1 2 3 6 5 4 Page 7 8 9 10 11 Setting your TV input button Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver. 2 Turning on the DIRECTVHD Receiver for the first time 1 2 Memorizing Channels Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles 1 5 6 7 8 Checking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps: 2 3 4 7 6 5 6 Testing the DIRECTVHD Receiver To start the System Test, follow these steps: 3 4 5 Testing the Signal Strength To start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps: 3 4 5 Setting up local networks 6 1 Setting the dish type To manually set the dish type: Page Scanning off-air and cable TV channels 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 Activating your DIRECTV account Upgrades Chapter 4: Watching TV Remote control overview Page Changing channels 1 To change the channel you are watching: 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 To view the Program Detail Screen: 1 2 Program Detail Screen actions Finding out whats on: the Guides Types of Guides Quick Guide Grid Guide Logo Guide Page Using the Quick Guide 1 2 5 4 3 1 Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide 2 To display or clear the Grid Guide: 3 1 2 6 5 4 Page Viewing a category of programs in the Guide 1 2 Now Prev Day Next Day Using the Logo Guide 1 Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide 3 2 To display or clear the Logo Guide: 1 2 4 3 Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide 1 2 Searching for programs in the Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text 1 2 7 6 5 1 2 3 5 4 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program 1 2 1 Changing the User setting Pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programs 2 3 2 1 Ordering pay per view programs Page Page Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers 4 Setting up the VCR control 5 6 7 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers 1 2 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers 3 4 5 7 6 8 Chapter 6: User profiles User profile basics Page Editing user profile names 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 Setting ratings limits Page Setting ratings limits for movies 3 4 5 8 7 6 Page Page Setting the screen color and translucency 3 Setting the current user profile 4 5 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTVSystem 3 4 5 6 Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 2 Reading your mail 6 5 4 4 Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides 5 6 Setting the screen format 4 5 6 For widescreen 16:9 TVs displaying standard 4:3 programs, your choices are: 7 Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box 4 Setting the closed caption options 5 6 Setting the default screen color and translucency 3 4 5 7 6 Page Page Page Page Page Reviewing and controlling Caller ID 3 Turning the Caller ID feature on or off 5 4 Identifying callers 3 Reviewing your Caller ID list 6 5 4 4 5 6 Page Page Setting Remote control type 4 5 6 NOTE 1 7 NOTE 2 8 Page Page Chapter 8: Programming the remote control Programming the IR remote control Method 1 2 3 4 5 6 Operating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control (optional) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Operating a device with your programmed remote control (RF) Code lists TV Page VCR Page AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIO (continued) AUX-CATV DVD DVD (continued) DVD-LDP Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTVHD Receiver: (continued...) Troubleshooting Q Q A Specifications Input/Output Interface Accessories