Full Channel Banner | Samsung SIR-TS360 instruction

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Watching TV

Getting information on the TV program you are watching

Your DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides several layers of information about the TV programs you watch.

The Channel Banner

As you change channels you will see a Channel Banner on each channel you tune to. After a few seconds, the Channel Banner disappears. If you want to clear it right away, press the EXIT button on your remote control.

The Channel Banner provides the following information:

Channel number and name

Current time and date

Program title

Current user profile

Signal type and

audio format

Channel logo	Program start	Program rating Information icons
	and end times	(See next page for details.)

The Full Channel Banner

The Channel Banner provides quick information as you button channels on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver’s remote control. Pressing the INFO button displays the Full Channel Banner.

The Full Channel Banner displays all the information in the Channel Banner, plus more details about the program.

For example, the Full Channel Banner for a movie might display the category for the movie (drama, comedy, action/adventure, etc.), the cast, the year it was released, and a short description of the plot. You can clear the Full Channel Banner from your screen by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control.

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Samsung SIR-TS360 owner manual Getting information on the TV program you are watching, Full Channel Banner

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 Display Window Remote Control SensorAccess Card slot Front panel controls and lights RS232C Back of the Directv HD ReceiverRF Remote Optional Video Input 480p/i TEL Line Snap the cover back onto the remote control Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Make strong connections Protect your components from power surgesBefore making connections Protect your components from overheating Telephone jack and cord Jacks and cablesAntenna terminals cable not included Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-type 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 Set your TV to display the input from these jacks Press the Power button on the Directv HD Receiver’sTurning on the Directv HD Receiver for the first time Memorizing Channels 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 Freeze green button VOL+Up/Down/Left/Right arrows Caller ID red button To change the channel you are watching Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Getting help 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 Logo Guide appears Using the Logo GuideTo display or clear the Logo Guide Logo Guide appears on your screen 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 To order a pay per view program Identifying pay per view programsOrdering pay per view programs There are several ways to identify pay per view programs 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 User 1 User Set up menuThere are five user profiles you can choose Family Receiver 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 Video Decoder SpecificationsPower supply Physical Specification Accessories Input/Output InterfaceInput Satellite Service Division