DirecTV SIR-S75 manual

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    This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product. Note to CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CA TV system installer’[...]

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    W arning! Important Safety Instructions • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. • Keep the safety and operating instructions for future refer ence. • Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. • Follow all operating and use instructions. • Unplug the product from the wall outlet[...]

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    W arning! Important Safety Instructions W arning! Important Safety Instructions • A void overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extrem[...]

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    Notice A A A A t t t t t t t t e e e e n n n n t t t t i i i i o o o o n n n n T elephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV ® Pay Per V iew functionality and sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the nigh[...]

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    W arranty SAMSUNG DIGIT AL SA TELLITE RECEIVER LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and w[...]

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    W arranty adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are cover ed and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or r einstallation; reception problems and distortion r elated to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG doe[...]

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    T able of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started ......................................................................5 Box contents ...................................................................................5 Front panel controls and lights ........................................................7 Back of the DIRECTV Receiver ...............[...]

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    Chapter 3: W atching TV ........................................................................39 Remote control overview ................................................................39 Changing channels .........................................................................41 Adjusting the volume .............................................[...]

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    T able of Contents Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras .........................85 Reading your mail ..........................................................................85 Setting system preferences .............................................................86 Reviewing and controlling caller ID ..........................[...]

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    Chapter 8: T roubleshooting .................................................................109 Appendix: Specifications......................................................................111 Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S70 .....................111 Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 .....................112 Index[...]

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    Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV Receiver . It includes information on: • Box contents • Front panel controls and lights • Back of the DIRECTV Receiver • Installing the batteries in the remote control • Inserting the Access Card 5 Box contents [...]

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    6 Box contents for the SIR-S75 If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer . AAA size batteries DIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S75) RJ-11 T elephone cord A/V cable Remote control RF coaxial cable Access Card VCR control cable S-Video cable[...]

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    Chapter 1: Getting started 7 Front panel controls and lights Now that you’ve unpacked the box, take a moment to take a look at the buttons and lights on the front of your DIRECTV Receiver . POWER button and light OK Menu EXIT Arrows Remote control sensor INFO SIR-S75 SIR-S70 POWER button and light OK Menu EXIT Arrows Remote control sensor INFO Ac[...]

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    Chapter 1: Getting started 8 POWER Button and light Push this button to turn your DIRECTV Receiver on or off. The light glows when power is on. Remote control sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your r eceiver . Access Card door (Model SIR-S70 only) This door covers the Access Card slot. This slot holds the Access Card (w[...]

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    Chapter 1: Getting started 9 Back of the DIRECTV Receiver The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the receiver . These illustrations may help you as you set up your DIRECTV Receiver . Step-by-step setup instructions appear in Chapter 2. Antenna In Video Out Channel 3/4 switch VCR control T elephone li[...]

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    Chapter 1: Getting started 10 Satellite In The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack. Antenna In The cable from an of f-air TV antenna ( not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. Video Out Using a standard video cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR. Audio Out Using standard stereo audio cabl[...]

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    Installing the batteries in the remote control Y ou’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. 1 Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control. 2 Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown, making sure the + an[...]

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    Chapter 1: Getting started 12 Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver . (Y ou will not be able to view DIRECTV ® programming unless the Access Card is pr operly inserted into the DIRECTV Receiver .) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. 1 Locate the ACCESS CAR[...]

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    13 Jacks and cables The illustrations on these pages show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV Receiver . If you are unfamiliar with these jacks and cables, take a moment to review them before starting the step-by-step connection pr ocess. RF jacks and coaxial cable The TV OUT RF jack on the DIRECTV Receiver uses a coa[...]

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    14 T elephone jack and cord The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV ® Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV SPOR T[...]

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    Before making connections The next steps are to determine which connection option you should use and then to make the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips. Protect your components from power surges • Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV Receiver , TV , and any other components befor[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 16 Choosing a connection Y our DIRECTV Receiver supports a variety of connection possibilities to ensure that it is compatible with whatever type of TV , VCR, or A/V receiver you might have. This manual describes six differ ent setup possibilities in detail. The one that is right for you depends on what type of [...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 17 Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only If connection option A best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned of f and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SA TELLITE IN jack on the back of [...]

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    TV DIRECTV Receiver ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN TEL LINE TEL LINE Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 18 Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 19 Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables If connection option B best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned of f and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SA TELLITE IN jack on the back of you[...]

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    DIRECTV Receiver TV INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R TV TEL LINE TEL LINE Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 20 Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 21 Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only If connection option C best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 Make sure your TV , VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SA TELLITE IN jack [...]

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    DIRECTV Receiver VCR TV ANTENNA IN TV OUT TV OUT TEL LINE TEL LINE ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 22 Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 23 Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables If connection option D best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 Make sure your TV , VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SA TELLITE IN jack on t[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 24 DIRECTV Receiver TV TV INPUTS TV INPUTS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R OUT OUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO R L IN VCR TEL LINE Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 25 Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver If connection option E best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 Make sure your TV , A/V receiver , and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SA TELLITE IN jack o[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 26 Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70. DIRECTV Receiver TV S-ViDEO S-ViDEO VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO AUDIO L S-ViDEO OUT S-ViDEO OUT A/V Receiver TV INPUTS TV INPUTS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R TEL LINE[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 27 Connection option F (SIR-S75 only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component V ideo inputs and digital A/V receiver 1 Make sure your TV , A/V receiver , and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SA TELLITE IN jack on the back of yo[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 28 DIRECTV Receiver TV IN PUT IN PUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO RL VIDEO AUDIO LL RR S-ViDEO S-ViDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L S-ViDEO A/V Receiver TEL LINE TEL LINE TV INPUTS TV INPUTS VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R Y P B P R[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 29 Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S75 only) The VCR control cable allows your model SIR-S75 DIRECTV Receiver to automatically program your VCR to recor d a TV program. By selecting a Record option from the on-screen Pr ogram Guide, you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCR’ [...]

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    If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to an RF-type input jack, you will need to tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver is set). If you have a VCR, the VCR must be in TV mode or turned off. If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to A/V input jacks on your TV , you will need to set your [...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 31 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find t[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 32 Azimuth refers to the left-to-right angle to which you should point your dish. Elevation refers to the up-and-down angle to which you should point your dish. T ilt (for oval dishes only) refers to the amount of f-horizontal you should twist the dish on its axis. Write down these numbers and use them to accura[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 33 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Signal Meter menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Signal Meter screen appears. The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately . The signal strength (from 0-to- 100%) is indicated at the bottom [...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 34 button on your remote control. Then use the arr ow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu, and press the button. Then highlight the Installation menu, and press the button. The Installation menu appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menu item, th[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 35 6 When you have displayed the correct dish type, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-scr een OK button, then press the button on your remote control. A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV Receiver needs to reboot (turn itself of f and on) for the Dish T ype setting [...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 36 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Set Dish menu appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Auto Detection menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Auto Detecti[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 37 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the System menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The System menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System T est menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The System T est scree[...]

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    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 38 Activating your DIRECTV account After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV Receiver , you must contact your service provider to create an account. T o order programming from DIRECTV , please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the pr ope[...]

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    Remote control overview Here is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTV Receiver’ s remote control. Before your DIRECTV Receiver’ s remote control can operate your TV , VCR, DVD player , or other device, you must first program the remote contr ol to operate that device. See Chapter 7: Programming the remote control. POWER Press the POWER [...]

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    40 VOL+/- Press these buttons to adjust the volume level of your TV (once the remote control has been programmed — see Chapter 7 ). Y ou can control the volume of your TV when in TV , DIRECTV , or VCR mode. MUTE Press this button to mute or unmute the TV audio (once the remote control has been programmed — see Chapter 7 ). TV/VIDEO Press this b[...]

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    41 Chapter 3: W atching TV Changing channels There are several ways to change the channel you ar e watching: 1 Press the CH + button on the remote contr ol to tune to a higher channel number . Press the CH - button to tune to a lower channel number . 2 Enter a channel number directly with the 0 - 9 number buttons. After entering a number , press th[...]

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    42 Chapter 3: W atching TV The Full Channel Banner The Channel Banner provides quick information about TV programs as you switch channels on your DIRECTV Receiver . If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply pr ess the INFO button on your DIRECTV Receiver’ s remote control. Pressing the INFO button display[...]

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    43 Chapter 3: W atching TV Multi-language This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available. Press the yellow AUDIO button to choose an alternate audio track. Locked This icon appears when the system is locked. Unlocked This icon appears when the system is temporarily unlocked. Mail This icon appears when there are unr ead mail messages [...]

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    44 Chapter 3: W atching TV 2 Press the INFO button again. The Program Detail Screen appears. Another way to view the Program Detail screen is to enter the pr ogram Guide, highlight the program listing you are inter ested in, then press the INFO button on your remote control. Program Detail Screen actions In addition to providing a description of th[...]

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    45 Chapter 3: W atching TV Finding out what’ s on: the Guides Y our DIRECTV Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules. If you want to know what’ s on, just use the Guide. There are several types of Guides you can access, each suited to a particular set of needs and preferences. T ypes of Guides When you want to find ou[...]

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    46 Chapter 3: W atching TV Setting the default Guide style The Guide menu item allows you to set which style of Guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote contr ol. Here’ s how: 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears on your screen. When you display the Main menu, the Guide item is highlighted[...]

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    47 Chapter 3: W atching TV Using the Quick Guide The Quick Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list. This Guide is small and transparent so that you can continue to watch a TV program while you are browsing the Guide. Follow these steps to use the Quick Guide. 1 T o display the Quick Guide, press the QUICK button on your remote contr[...]

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    48 Chapter 3: W atching TV Using the Grid Guide The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list showing a 2-hour time block for five channels (starting with the channel you are watching). It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and (on model SIR-S75) r eco[...]

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    49 Chapter 3: W atching TV Getting around in the Grid Guide Y ou can use the Grid Guide to get detailed information about the channels and programs it contains. Here’ s how: 1 T o highlight different pr ogram listings in the Grid Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list, or forwar d and backward i[...]

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    50 Chapter 3: W atching TV T uning to a channel with the Grid Guide T o tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide: 1 Use the arrow keys to highlight the program or channel you want to watch. 2 Press the button on your remote control. The Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen. Switching to another Guide style Y [...]

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    51 Chapter 3: W atching TV Here is an explanation of each time control. Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Y ou can set your Guide to show you all channels, or only channels showing programs in a specific category (for example, only channels showing sports, or only channels showing movies). Here’ s how: 1 With the Guide displayed on your[...]

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    52 Chapter 3: W atching TV Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel. Follow the steps in this section to use the Logo Guide. Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide T o display or clear the Logo Guide: 1 Press the MENU button [...]

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    53 Chapter 3: W atching TV Getting around in the Logo Guide Y ou can use the Logo Guide to get information about the programs currently showing on your DIRECTV Receiver . Here’ s how: 1 T o highlight different pr ogram listings in the Logo Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up, down, left, or right in the logo list. When [...]

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    54 Chapter 3: W atching TV Switching to another Guide style Y ou can switch from the Logo Guide to the Grid Guide or Grid Guide (Name) while viewing the Guide. Here’ s how: 1 With the Guide displayed on your scr een, press the red R button on your remote control. A list of Guide Styles appears on your screen. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remot[...]

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    55 Chapter 3: W atching TV Searching by Credits, T itle, or T ext If you want to find all programs that star a certain actor , share a certain director , have a particular character role, have won a particular award, or wer e created in a certain year , you can search By Credits. T o search for a program whose title you know , search by title. Sear[...]

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    56 Chapter 3: W atching TV Searching by Category When you search by category , you narrow down the list of programs by choosing from program categories and sub-categories. 1 While viewing the Guide, press the blue B button on your remote contr ol. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote[...]

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    57 Chapter 3: W atching TV Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Many programs on your DIRECTV Receiver of fer several audio formats. For example, some programs are available in alternative languages. Some ar e available in the AC-3 format (a high-quality digital audio format available on model SIR-S75 only). Y ou can tell if a program o[...]

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    58 Chapter 3: W atching TV 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the name of the user whose settings you wish to activate, then press the button on your remote control. The Who list disappears, and the selected user’ s settings take effect. T o clear the Who list without changing the current user , press the WHO or EXIT but[...]

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    59 Chapter 3: W atching TV 2 Press the INFO button on your remote contr ol. The Program Details screen appears, with the list of available actions for that program. 3 Use the arrow keys on your remote control to highlight the Buy item from the list, then press the button on your remote control. A confirmation screen appears in which you can confirm[...]

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    60 Chapter 3: W atching TV 3 Press the button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay per view purchases. The Past Purchases screen appears. 4 T o see details for the listed purchases, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a purchase, then press the button on your remote control. A screen displaying program detail[...]

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    61 Chapter 3: W atching TV 4 T o see details for any of the purchases in the list, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight that pur chase, then press the button on your remote control. A screen displaying program details for the selected pur chase appears. 5 T o return to the Future Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your [...]

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    62 Chapter 3: W atching TV 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the on-screen Cancel Purchase button, then press the button on your remote control. The Program Detail screen disappears. The Future Purchase screen appears; the purchase you canceled is now listed as canceled. Note: Past programs which you purchased but never w[...]

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    63 Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S75 only) DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 can use the supplied VCR control cable to automatically program your VCR to recor d programs for you. (Instructions on setting recording timers appear later in this chapter). Before your DIRECTV Receiver can program your VCR, you must have corr ectly connected and ali[...]

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    64 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the VCR Setup menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The VCR Setup screen appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the manufacturer of your VCR from the list on the left side of the screen. 6 If the VCR type list on the right side of the sc[...]

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    Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers 65 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing: • Y ou can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin. • Y ou can schedule a timer that will automatically record a program on your VCR (on mo[...]

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    66 Once you have set a program reminder , when the program is about to begin, the DIRECTV Receiver will display a message on your screen reminding you about the program. T o use the program recording featur e, you must have correctly connected and positioned the VCR control cable. Y ou must also set up the DIRECTV Receiver to communicate with your [...]

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    Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers 67 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the T imers menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The T imers screen appears. If you have previously scheduled program reminders or r ecording timers, they are listed here. 4 T o review your previously scheduled progr[...]

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    68 7 When you have finished reviewing or modifying the timer , use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-scr een Back button, then press the button on your remote control. The Edit T imer screen disappears, and you return to the T imers screen. 8 T o return to the SETUP menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol[...]

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    69 User profile basics If your DIRECTV Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in your household, you should consider setting up user profiles for each user . The Profiles section of the Menu system allows you to: • Set ratings limits for the DIRECTV Receiver (applies to all users). • Set pay per view spending limits for the DIRECT[...]

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    70 There are six user pr ofiles you can choose: F AMIL Y : The F AMIL Y user profile is the master profile for your DIRECTV Receiver . The ratings limits, channel restrictions, and pay per view spending restrictions you set in the F AMIL Y profile apply to all of the user profiles. USER 1 - USER 4: These four user profiles allow individuals in your[...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 71 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The PROFILES menu appears. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the pr ofile you wish to rename, then press the button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit[...]

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    72 Editing channel lists Y ou can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that you never watch from your channel list. Editing a channel list for a user profile has two effects : • When that user profile is the active profile, it sets which channels ar e skipped as you change channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons [...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 73 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the profile containing the channel list you wish to edit (F AMIL Y , or USER 1- 4), then press the button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit Channel List item is highlighted. Editing the F AMIL Y channel list changes channel access for all profil[...]

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    74 Setting ratings limits T o control the ratings of the programs your family can watch, set ratings limits in the F AMIL Y profile. Ratings limits set in the F AMIL Y profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System no matter which user profile is active (as long as the system is locked). There are various systems used to rate TV pr ograms. Y our DIRECT[...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 75 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the F AMIL Y profile menu. The F AMIL Y profile menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Rating Limit menu appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote con[...]

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    76 Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbr eviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen: TV -G: General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. TV -PG: Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger children. TV -14: Parents strong[...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 77 6 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Children menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Children rating screen appears. Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbr eviations used on the Children rating screen: TV -Y : All children. This program is designed to be appr opria[...]

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    78 Chapter 5: User profiles 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the F AMIL Y profile menu. The F AMIL Y profile menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Rating Limit menu appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote co[...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 79 The F AMIL Y profile menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. 5 Press the button on your remote control to display the Movies scr een. The Movies screen appears[...]

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    80 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases T o set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV Receiver , use the Pay Per View option in the F AMIL Y profile menu. The Pay Per View Allow/Block setting in the F AMIL Y profile applies any time the system is locked, regardless of which user pr ofile is active. Here’ s how to s[...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 81 Setting a pay per view spending limit T o limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the Spending Limit option in the F AMIL Y profile menu. Spending limits set in the F AMIL Y profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user pr ofile is active. Here’ s how to set [...]

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    82 Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles, you can set a screen color and translucency level that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There ar e four color choices named after the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall (amber), W inter (violet). Screen colors can be set for the F AMIL Y profile[...]

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    Chapter 5: User profiles 83 7 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight Light , Medium , Dark , or Opaque . Then press the button on your remote control. When you select a translucency option, the list disappears, and your translucency selection is set for that profile. 8 T o clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button o[...]

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    84 Locking the system involves entering a four -digit password. Y ou will need to remember this password to unlock the system in the futur e. Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. If you should ever for get your password, call DIRECTV or your service provider for assistance. T o lock or unlock the system, follow these steps: 1 Press [...]

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    85 Reading your mail The MAILBOX menu item allows you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider . Here’ s how: 1 Press the MENU button on your remote contr ol. The Main menu appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the MAILBOX menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The MAILBOX [...]

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    86 3 T o read one of the pieces of mail, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight that piece of mail in your mailbox, then press the button. The selected mail message appears. 4 T o delete the mail message (permanently removing it from your MAILBOX ), highlight the on-screen Delete button and press the button on your remote control[...]

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    87 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Default Language menu item, then press the button on your remote control. A list of languages you can use for Guide and Menu screens appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your rem[...]

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    88 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Screen Format menu item, then press the button on your remote control. A list of screen formats appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the format you wish to use to view widescreen programs, then pr ess the button on your remote control. When you selec[...]

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    89 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Color menu item, then press the button on your remote control. A list appears, showing you the screen color options. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to high[...]

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    90 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Setup menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Setup menu appears. The Preferences item is highlighted. 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to hig[...]

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    91 Setting the Digital out audio format (model SIR-S75 only) If you are using the optical digital audio out port to connect your model SIR-75 DIRECTV Receiver to a digital audio receiver , you should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV Receiver whether your audio receiver processes PCM digital audio signals or Dolby Digital audio signa[...]

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    92 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the SETUP menu allows you to view a list of calls that you have received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver . It also allows you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or of f. The Caller ID featur[...]

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    93 Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver , a message appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller . T o clear the message from your screen, press the button on your remote control. T o set your DIRECTV Receiver not to display caller ID messages, use t[...]

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    94 5 T o see details about any of the listed calls, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the call fr om the list, then press the button on your remote control. A screen appears displaying the total number of calls received from that phone number and the times and dates for the three most recent calls. 6 T o delete a Caller ID r[...]

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    95 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Installation menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Local T ime menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Local T ime menu appears. 5 T o change the L[...]

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    96 7 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight T ime Zone menu item, then press the button. A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone. 8 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your time zone, then press the button. The list disappears, and the T ime Zone menu item reflects your choice. 9 Use t[...]

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    97 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contr ol to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Installation menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the New Access Card menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The New Access Card screen appears. 5 T o be[...]

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    98 The System menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System Information menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The System Information screen appears. (Information for model SIR-S75 shown.) 5 When you have finished reading the information screen, use the arr ow buttons on your remote control t[...]

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    99 V iewing information on automatic system upgrades The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software running on your DIRECTV Receiver , and a history of when previous upgrades have been automatically downloaded to your receiver . T o View this information, follow these steps: 1 Press the MENU button [...]

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    100 6 When you have finished reading the Upgrade Information or Past Upgrades screen, you can exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control, or r eturn to the System menu by using the arrow keys to highlight on-screen Back button, then press the button. V iewing fun system extras The Extras menu contains a useful calendar [...]

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    101 Programming the remote control Y our DIRECTV Receiver’ s remote control can be programmed to operate your TV , VCR, DVD player and other A/V equipment. There are two ways to pr ogram your remote control: • Manual method: Using this method, you use the code lists provided in this chapter to enter the code for your band of TV , VCR, etc. T ry[...]

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    102 Scanning method T o use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’ s remote control, follow these steps: 1 T urn on the device you want to control. 2 Aim the remote control at the device. 3 Simultaneously press the SET button and the device button for the device you want to program your remote contr ol to operate, (the TV button, f[...]

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    103 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV Receiver’ s remote control to operate your other A/V devices. For brands with multiple codes listed, try the codes in order until you find one that works for your device. TV Brand names Code numbers ADMIRAL 072 081 160 161 A[...]

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    104 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers SAMPO 207 070 004 058 SAMSUNG 210 101 004 050 089 105 160 127 143 133 SANYO 007 020 053 057 082 SCOTT 004 028 043 048 143 SEARS 015 030 028 094 004 007 057 082 143 160 167 SELECO 200 SHARP 081 004 014 019 022 028 143 SIEMENS 088 SIGNA TURE 072 SONY 001 085 126 166[...]

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    105 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers W ARDS 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063 072 074 143 164 165 WESTING HOUSE 076 120 Y AMAHA 070 004 YORK 004 YUPITERU 043 ZENITH 072 073 095 103 ZONDA 112 VCR Brand names Code numbers AIW A 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 AUDIO DYNAMICS 01[...]

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    106 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers SYMPHONIC 034 T ANDY 010 034 T A TUNG 039 043 023 TEAC 034 039 043 023 TECHNICS 031 070 TEKNIKA 031 019 034 101 TMK 006 TOSHIBA 112 008 131 047 059 082 001 042 TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITECH 040 VECTOR RESEARCH 012 VIDEO CONCEPTS 012 046 034 141 VIDEOSONIC 040 W ARDS[...]

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    107 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control AUX-CA TV Brand names Code numbers HAMLIN 015 017 022 JERROLD / G.I 010 021 025 OAK 008 016 023 PIONEER 007 026 027 Scientific/Atlanta 002 006 013 TOCOM 003 ZENITH 004 AUX-AUDIO (continued) Brand names Code numbers Enlightened Audio 078 153 FISHER 107 129 157 163 176 Fosgate Audionics 228 248 GE 216 123[...]

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    108 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control DVD Brand names Code numbers ALPINE 009 APEX DIGIT AL 075 076 DENON 030 226 GE 035 036 GOLDST AR / LG 028 041 HARMAN KARDON 217 HIT ACHI 011 JVC 031 MAGNA VOX 038 042 008 MARANTZ 006 007 MITSUBISHI 032 NAD 077 ONKYO 207 P ANASONIC 003 039 PHILIPS 038 042 006 007 PIONEER 034 005 010 PROSCAN 035 036 RCA 0[...]

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    109 Chapter 8: T roubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Receiver: Q: I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. A: Make sure your DIRECTV Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet. If the outlet is switched, make sure it it turned on. If your DIRECTV Receiver is plugged i[...]

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    110 Q: I have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn’t work. A: Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds; then plug it back in and turn it on. Check the batteries in the remote control. Q: I cannot view a program. A: Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch. Call your service provider if you are not sur e. Make sure[...]

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    111 Specifications for model SIR-S75 Power supply Input V oltage: AC 120V , 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 24W max Physical Specification Size: 12.13 in.(W) x 2.36in.(H) x 9.25 in.(D) (308mm x 60mm x 235mm) W eight (Net): 1.83 Kg (about 4.03 lbs.) Operation T emp: +32°F(0°C) to +104°F(+40°C) Storage T emp: -40°F(-40°C) to +150°F(+66°C)[...]

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    112 Specifications for model SIR-S70 Power supply Input V oltage: AC 120V , 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 24W max Physical Specification Size 10.24 in.(W) x 1.96in.(H) x 7.17 in.(D) (260mm x 50mm x 182mm) W eight (Net): 1.36 Kg (about 3.00 lbs.) Operation T emp: +32°F(0°C) to +104°F(+40°C) Storage T emp: -40°F(-40°C) to +150°F(+66°C) [...]

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    A AC-3 57 Access Card inserting 12 installing new 96 Accessories 5, 6 All channels profile 70 Arrow buttons 40 AUDIO button 57 Audio language 57, 89 Azimuth 31, 32 B BACK button 40 Batteries 11 C Cables 13, 14 Caller ID 40, 92 Channel banner 41 - 43 Channel list 72 Connections 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 D Default audio 89 guide 46 language 86 Dish [...]

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    114 Index S Satellite dish type See dish type Scheduling See timer Screen format 87 SEARCH button 40, 54 Searching by credits 55 by title 55 by text 55 by category 56 Software upgrade 99 Spending limit 81 System test 36 T T ime setting system time 94 T imer reviewing 66 setting 63, 65 T ranslucency 82, 88 T roubleshooting 109 U Unlocking 83 Unsched[...]