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SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com MF68-00298A-00 Owner's Manual Manual del propietario SIR-TS360 DIRECTV® HD Receiver Receptor HD DIRECTV® Samsung Electronics America inc. ...
SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com MF68-00298A-00 Owner's Manual Manual del propietario SIR-TS360 DIRECTV® HD Receiver Receptor HD DIRECTV® Samsung Electronics America inc. ...
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...Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Always be careful when using , and maintaining your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. 2 Important Safety Information 1) Read these instructions....is present inside part of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any inside . This satellite receiver provides display of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This symbol indicates high voltage is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ...
...Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Always be careful when using , and maintaining your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. 2 Important Safety Information 1) Read these instructions....is present inside part of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any inside . This satellite receiver provides display of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This symbol indicates high voltage is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ...
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... Serial Number Access Card Number Receiver ID Customer Support For DIRECTV® Programming For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) or visit the DIRECTV Web site (DIRECTV.com). These calls are trademarks... of Dolby Laboratories. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. All other ...
... Serial Number Access Card Number Receiver ID Customer Support For DIRECTV® Programming For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) or visit the DIRECTV Web site (DIRECTV.com). These calls are trademarks... of Dolby Laboratories. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. All other ...
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... Memorizing Channels 37 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles 38 Checking the satellite signal strength 39 Setting the dish type 40 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type 42 Testing the DIRECTV® HD Receiver 43 Testing the Signal Strength 44 Setting up local networks 44 Scanning... off-air and cable TV channels 46 Activating your DIRECTV account 47 Upgrades 47 Chapter 4: Watching TV 48 Remote control overview 48 Changing channels 50 ...
... Memorizing Channels 37 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles 38 Checking the satellite signal strength 39 Setting the dish type 40 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type 42 Testing the DIRECTV® HD Receiver 43 Testing the Signal Strength 44 Setting up local networks 44 Scanning... off-air and cable TV channels 46 Activating your DIRECTV account 47 Upgrades 47 Chapter 4: Watching TV 48 Remote control overview 48 Changing channels 50 ...
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... from your local cable company are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). including both SDTV and HDTV. To receive cable TV programming, you'll need a cable TV connection (provided by your DIRECTV® HD Receiver, you will need an off -air digital broadcasts...
... from your local cable company are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). including both SDTV and HDTV. To receive cable TV programming, you'll need a cable TV connection (provided by your DIRECTV® HD Receiver, you will need an off -air digital broadcasts...
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...between 1080i, 720p, 480p/i, Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3. Video output/input options The DIRECTV® HD Receiver is able to as shown in the above . HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV® programming via digital satellites (through the Air In jack). It also shows the formats available at a rate that is capable... of displaying. (If you're not sure about your TV's resolution, see (from 24 to :...
...between 1080i, 720p, 480p/i, Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3. Video output/input options The DIRECTV® HD Receiver is able to as shown in the above . HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV® programming via digital satellites (through the Air In jack). It also shows the formats available at a rate that is capable... of displaying. (If you're not sure about your TV's resolution, see (from 24 to :...
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... broadcast on your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To avoid this preference are tall. If you use for both 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs, and for 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs. Here is the familiar shape of conventional TVs - Then programs received by the DIRECTV® HD Receiver at the top and...be helpful when deciding how to connect your television. This information can occur between the shapes of TVs and the aspect ratios of program broadcasts, the DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides you with the highest quality video signal it is also defined by the ratio of the ...
... broadcast on your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To avoid this preference are tall. If you use for both 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs, and for 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs. Here is the familiar shape of conventional TVs - Then programs received by the DIRECTV® HD Receiver at the top and...be helpful when deciding how to connect your television. This information can occur between the shapes of TVs and the aspect ratios of program broadcasts, the DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides you with the highest quality video signal it is also defined by the ratio of the ...
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...until the entire height of the image will be cut . The top and bottom portions of the program fits on your screen. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver gives you 4 ways to fix the problem: Letter box: If you choose the pillar box format, the 4:3 image is shrunk until...: If you set your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the Full setting, 16:9 images are seen at a certain ratio, keeping the center of the screen will be cut , but less than Zoom 1. 1 CHAPTER 1 Technical overview 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is ...
...until the entire height of the image will be cut . The top and bottom portions of the program fits on your screen. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver gives you 4 ways to fix the problem: Letter box: If you choose the pillar box format, the 4:3 image is shrunk until...: If you set your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the Full setting, 16:9 images are seen at a certain ratio, keeping the center of the screen will be cut , but less than Zoom 1. 1 CHAPTER 1 Technical overview 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is ...
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... Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal...Coaxial jack. 19 The result when connected to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver through the formats available for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1. Not all Digital TV programming is a home theater experience that provides much...
... Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal...Coaxial jack. 19 The result when connected to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver through the formats available for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1. Not all Digital TV programming is a home theater experience that provides much...
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... the batteries in the on : Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of your Digital Satellite Receiver on Guide and Menu screens. RESOLUTION Sets the video resolution output by the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to TV program viewing. OUTPUT MODE This button determines the signal type output by mode indicator Display format indicator Display...
... the batteries in the on : Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of your Digital Satellite Receiver on Guide and Menu screens. RESOLUTION Sets the video resolution output by the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to TV program viewing. OUTPUT MODE This button determines the signal type output by mode indicator Display format indicator Display...
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...COMPONENT OUT(YPBPR) Using standard A/V cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver 2 CHAPTER 2 Getting started AIR IN The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish connects to this jack. TEL LINE A telephone line connected to ...cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that supports HDCP technology on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts optical digital audio input. SATELLITE IN The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. S-VIDEO ...
...COMPONENT OUT(YPBPR) Using standard A/V cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver 2 CHAPTER 2 Getting started AIR IN The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish connects to this jack. TEL LINE A telephone line connected to ...cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that supports HDCP technology on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts optical digital audio input. SATELLITE IN The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. S-VIDEO ...
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...batteries as shown, making sure the + and - If it 's time to start setting up. The slot is located on the back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. 2 Insert the Access Card. The Access Card should only be inserted when you . ends of the batteries. Press the MODE button repeatedly until ...your program provider. 2 CHAPTER 2 Getting started Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into the DIRECTV® HD Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be removed when replacing the card with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing ...
...batteries as shown, making sure the + and - If it 's time to start setting up. The slot is located on the back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. 2 Insert the Access Card. The Access Card should only be inserted when you . ends of the batteries. Press the MODE button repeatedly until ...your program provider. 2 CHAPTER 2 Getting started Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into the DIRECTV® HD Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be removed when replacing the card with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing ...
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... and unplug your components from overheating Do not block ventilation holes in use for left audio). Do not stack components. Protect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver, TV, and any other components. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from it onto the jack. (Important: never twist ...used to get one installed. Make sure to allow for the first time Adjusting the satellite dish Testing your DIRECTV® HD Receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver for proper ventilation. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, ...
... and unplug your components from overheating Do not block ventilation holes in use for left audio). Do not stack components. Protect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver, TV, and any other components. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from it onto the jack. (Important: never twist ...used to get one installed. Make sure to allow for the first time Adjusting the satellite dish Testing your DIRECTV® HD Receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver for proper ventilation. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, ...
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...audio signal.) RF REMOTE jack and cable RF REMOTE jack and cable are used to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from digital off-air, cable, or DIRECTV® programming directly to A/V devices that has been encoded using the RF remote control. Component video ... your house using the HDCP protection system. use 3 RCA-type cables to carry the signal. Use this jack is capable of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this ...
...audio signal.) RF REMOTE jack and cable RF REMOTE jack and cable are used to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from digital off-air, cable, or DIRECTV® programming directly to A/V devices that has been encoded using the RF remote control. Component video ... your house using the HDCP protection system. use 3 RCA-type cables to carry the signal. Use this jack is capable of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this ...
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... A/V jacks) 31 VCR control jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR's remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your satellite dish to connect your TV. Receivable resolution modes are 480p/i. 30 3 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Coaxial digital audio jack...
... A/V jacks) 31 VCR control jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR's remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your satellite dish to connect your TV. Receivable resolution modes are 480p/i. 30 3 CHAPTER 3 Setting up and connecting Coaxial digital audio jack...
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...of audio connections: optical digital coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks Choose the highest quality connection that your TV or A/V receiver owner's manual for information on the back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. NOTE If you choose, connect one end of the video cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on... a HD Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor. Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video input(s) on your TV. 3 CHAPTER 3 ...
...of audio connections: optical digital coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks Choose the highest quality connection that your TV or A/V receiver owner's manual for information on the back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. NOTE If you choose, connect one end of the video cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on... a HD Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor. Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video input(s) on your TV. 3 CHAPTER 3 ...
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... to connect the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by connecting audio and video output jacks on your VCR to available audio and video input jacks on your TV. Connect the other end of the programming from your DIRECTV® HD Receiver (satellite, cable, or off...-air), set your A/V receiver to play the audio from the audio input jack you have a VCR and ...
... to connect the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by connecting audio and video output jacks on your VCR to available audio and video input jacks on your TV. Connect the other end of the programming from your DIRECTV® HD Receiver (satellite, cable, or off...-air), set your A/V receiver to play the audio from the audio input jack you have a VCR and ...
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...cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. 2 Remove the backing tape from the satellite. When the program guide has been fully acquired, the Progress screen clears and the TV screen is the first time you have completed the connection steps... the program guide and display TV programs, your satellite dish is installed. If this process, the Progress screen appears. If your DIRECTV® HD Receiver cannot acquire the program guide, and you intend to watch DIRECTV® programming, you can use your DIRECTV® HD Receiver's Menu system to acquire the...
...cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. 2 Remove the backing tape from the satellite. When the program guide has been fully acquired, the Progress screen clears and the TV screen is the first time you have completed the connection steps... the program guide and display TV programs, your satellite dish is installed. If this process, the Progress screen appears. If your DIRECTV® HD Receiver cannot acquire the program guide, and you intend to watch DIRECTV® programming, you can use your DIRECTV® HD Receiver's Menu system to acquire the...
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.... 8 To return to the Set Dish menu, press the BACK button on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver what kind of satellite dish you to check the strength of any digital signals received by entering your remote control. 2 Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button. 3 Highlight the Installation ... menu item, then press the SELECT button. NOTE If you connected your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to an off -horizontal you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by that follow these steps: 1 Press the MENU button on its...
.... 8 To return to the Set Dish menu, press the BACK button on your DIRECTV® HD Receiver what kind of satellite dish you to check the strength of any digital signals received by entering your remote control. 2 Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button. 3 Highlight the Installation ... menu item, then press the SELECT button. NOTE If you connected your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to an off -horizontal you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by that follow these steps: 1 Press the MENU button on its...