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... in this statement, noncommercial use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which occurs in service problems; altered product or serial numbers; Warranty SAMSUNG DIRECTV ® Satellite Receiver Limited Warranty To Original Purchaser This SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton...
... in this statement, noncommercial use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which occurs in service problems; altered product or serial numbers; Warranty SAMSUNG DIRECTV ® Satellite Receiver Limited Warranty To Original Purchaser This SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton...
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... RF cable only Connection option B 19 DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables Connection option C 21 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only Connection option D 23 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables Connection option E 25 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver Connection option F 27 DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) ..........29 Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time 29 Adjusting the satellite dish 30 Testing your DIRECTV Receiver 36 Activating...
... RF cable only Connection option B 19 DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables Connection option C 21 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only Connection option D 23 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables Connection option E 25 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver Connection option F 27 DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) ..........29 Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time 29 Adjusting the satellite dish 30 Testing your DIRECTV Receiver 36 Activating...
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... view DIRECTV® programming). Antenna In The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish connects to this jack. Channel 3/4 switch This switch sets the channel for viewing the TV Out signal on the front of model SIR-S300W. 10 VCR control (SIR-S310W only) The VCR control cable connects to a TV or VCR that accepts optical digital audio input. S-Video Out This jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts high-quality ("component") video input. The Access Card...
... view DIRECTV® programming). Antenna In The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish connects to this jack. Channel 3/4 switch This switch sets the channel for viewing the TV Out signal on the front of model SIR-S300W. 10 VCR control (SIR-S310W only) The VCR control cable connects to a TV or VCR that accepts optical digital audio input. S-Video Out This jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts high-quality ("component") video input. The Access Card...
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... cable, for TV antenna connection (IN FROM ANTENNA), and using your TV or VCR. An RF jack is also used to your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you are unfamiliar with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver • Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) • Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time • Adjusting the satellite dish • Testing your DIRECTV Receiver • Activating the DIRECTV account • DIRECTV® service upgrades Jacks and cables...
... cable, for TV antenna connection (IN FROM ANTENNA), and using your TV or VCR. An RF jack is also used to your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you are unfamiliar with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver • Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only) • Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time • Adjusting the satellite dish • Testing your DIRECTV Receiver • Activating the DIRECTV account • DIRECTV® service upgrades Jacks and cables...
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... telephone cord connect your phone is required for the audio signal.) Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included, jack on model SIR-S310W only) Optical digital jacks and cables use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your VCR to TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment equipped with A/V cables for DIRECTV® Pay Per View functionality and Sports...
... telephone cord connect your phone is required for the audio signal.) Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included, jack on model SIR-S310W only) Optical digital jacks and cables use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your VCR to TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment equipped with A/V cables for DIRECTV® Pay Per View functionality and Sports...
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... planning on what type of A/V equipment you have A/V jacks,use connection Option D. (Turn to page 23 now.) Option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver Option E shows you are not planning to use a VCR, but your DIRECTV Receiver to an A/V system that includes a VCR. If you are planning to a TV and VCR, and your situation. In Option F, however, the A/V receiver supports optical digital audio input, and the TV supports component (Y, Pb, Pr) video input. If you...
... planning on what type of A/V equipment you have A/V jacks,use connection Option D. (Turn to page 23 now.) Option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver Option E shows you are not planning to use a VCR, but your DIRECTV Receiver to an A/V system that includes a VCR. If you are planning to a TV and VCR, and your situation. In Option F, however, the A/V receiver supports optical digital audio input, and the TV supports component (Y, Pb, Pr) video input. If you...
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...; programming To watch DIRECTV® programming, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver). Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 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 off and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish...
...; programming To watch DIRECTV® programming, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver). Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 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 off and unplugged. 2 Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish...
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... the power cords for instructions.) Next Step Now turn to page 29 to start using your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver. To watch DIRECTV® programming Set your TV and A/V receiver both have S-Video jacks, you can also make the S-Video connections shown in the illustration. Be sure to connect the outputs on your TV. 9 (Optional) if your A/V receiver and TV to corresponding inputs on the DIRECTV Receiver to the appropriate input mode.
... the power cords for instructions.) Next Step Now turn to page 29 to start using your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver. To watch DIRECTV® programming Set your TV and A/V receiver both have S-Video jacks, you can also make the S-Video connections shown in the illustration. Be sure to connect the outputs on your TV. 9 (Optional) if your A/V receiver and TV to corresponding inputs on the DIRECTV Receiver to the appropriate input mode.
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... to start using your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Connection option F (SIR-S310W only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video 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 SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. 3 Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna...
... to start using your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Connection option F (SIR-S310W only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video 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 SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. 3 Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna...
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... channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch on -screen Program Guide, you will need to turn on the DIRECTV Receiver. 1 Turn on your DIRECTV Receiver. If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to an RF-type input jack, you can use the VCR control cable to display the signal from your TV and set up the VCR control. By selecting a Record option from the adhesive on your VCR to your VCR if you . See Setting up and connecting Connecting the VCR control cable (model...
... channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch on -screen Program Guide, you will need to turn on the DIRECTV Receiver. 1 Turn on your DIRECTV Receiver. If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to an RF-type input jack, you can use the VCR control cable to display the signal from your TV and set up the VCR control. By selecting a Record option from the adhesive on your VCR to your VCR if you . See Setting up and connecting Connecting the VCR control cable (model...
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... the EXIT button on your satellite dish. Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your remote control. To check your satellite signal strength, follow these numbers and use them to accurately point your satellite dish. 8 To return to the Set Dish menu, press the BACK button on your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting any obstructions between the satellite and the satellite dish (tree...
... the EXIT button on your satellite dish. Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your remote control. To check your satellite signal strength, follow these numbers and use them to accurately point your satellite dish. 8 To return to the Set Dish menu, press the BACK button on your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting any obstructions between the satellite and the satellite dish (tree...
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POWER Press the POWER button to turn the device you would press the DVD button, then press the Play button. See Chapter 7, Programming the remote control. For example, to start playing a DVD, you are watching • Finding out what's on: the Guides • Searching for programs in the Guide • Choosing an alternate audio format for a program • Changing the User setting • Pay per view programs Remote control overview Here is a quick review of the buttons on the TV program you must...
POWER Press the POWER button to turn the device you would press the DVD button, then press the Play button. See Chapter 7, Programming the remote control. For example, to start playing a DVD, you are watching • Finding out what's on: the Guides • Searching for programs in the Guide • Choosing an alternate audio format for a program • Changing the User setting • Pay per view programs Remote control overview Here is a quick review of the buttons on the TV program you must...
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... view the Quick Guide. SEARCH (blue button) Press this button to select highlighted items in the Guide. Press the dash button (-) to search for a different time. CH+/Press these buttons to change channels on your DIRECTV Receiver or on your local telephone service's caller ID service). INFO Press this button to display the Channel Banner and information about the screen or menu currently displayed. CALLER ID (red button) Displays the phone numbers of callers who phoned you are watching DIRECTV® programming to take a still picture...
... view the Quick Guide. SEARCH (blue button) Press this button to select highlighted items in the Guide. Press the dash button (-) to search for a different time. CH+/Press these buttons to change channels on your DIRECTV Receiver or on your local telephone service's caller ID service). INFO Press this button to display the Channel Banner and information about the screen or menu currently displayed. CALLER ID (red button) Displays the phone numbers of callers who phoned you are watching DIRECTV® programming to take a still picture...
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... Screen containing more information about the program appears in time. The Channel Banner displays information about the channels and programs it contains. buttons on your remote control. To return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item from the on-screen list and press the button on your remote control to move the Grid Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 number buttons on the remote control to highlight the channel entry in the Grid Guide You can use...
... Screen containing more information about the program appears in time. The Channel Banner displays information about the channels and programs it contains. buttons on your remote control. To return to the Grid Guide, highlight the Back item from the on-screen list and press the button on your remote control to move the Grid Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 number buttons on the remote control to highlight the channel entry in the Grid Guide You can use...
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... Guide option, and press the button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons to highlight the Guide menu item, and press the button on your remote control. The Logo Guide appears. 3 Or, you can set the default Guide Style so that the Logo Guide always appears whenever you are watching. The channel logo list; Then highlight the Logo Guide menu item, and press the button. This Banner shows information about the program showing on your remote control...
... Guide option, and press the button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons to highlight the Guide menu item, and press the button on your remote control. The Logo Guide appears. 3 Or, you can set the default Guide Style so that the Logo Guide always appears whenever you are watching. The channel logo list; Then highlight the Logo Guide menu item, and press the button. This Banner shows information about the program showing on your remote control...
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... showing on the highlighted channel appears in the Logo Guide. 2 To move the Logo Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 number buttons on your remote control to watch. 2 Press the button on your DIRECTV Receiver. buttons on the highlighted channel, and a list of actions you highlight a logo, it is replaced by the channel name and number in the Channel Banner. Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Logo Guide: 1 Use...
... showing on the highlighted channel appears in the Logo Guide. 2 To move the Logo Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 number buttons on your remote control to watch. 2 Press the button on your DIRECTV Receiver. buttons on the highlighted channel, and a list of actions you highlight a logo, it is replaced by the channel name and number in the Channel Banner. Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Logo Guide: 1 Use...
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... program, then press the button on your remote control. The list of audio formats disappears and the program audio is now played in the Channel Banner, an alternative audio format is available: This icon indicates that an Dolby Digital version of available audio formats for the program you are watching appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to hear for your remote control. For example, some programs are available for the program. Changing the User setting Your DIRECTV Receiver...
... program, then press the button on your remote control. The list of audio formats disappears and the program audio is now played in the Channel Banner, an alternative audio format is available: This icon indicates that an Dolby Digital version of available audio formats for the program you are watching appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to hear for your remote control. For example, some programs are available for the program. Changing the User setting Your DIRECTV Receiver...
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..., & program information, respond to free offers during programs and commercials that are registered trademarks of WINK Communications Inc. 63 With DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, you watch TV. DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service is only available on using your remote to a phone line. Receiver must be connected to open the interactive window. Any time after the logo first appears, just press the button on your remote control. For more information on select model receivers.
..., & program information, respond to free offers during programs and commercials that are registered trademarks of WINK Communications Inc. 63 With DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, you watch TV. DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service is only available on using your remote to a phone line. Receiver must be connected to open the interactive window. Any time after the logo first appears, just press the button on your remote control. For more information on select model receivers.
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... screen in the SETUP menu, you can only change the mode setting. • Once you wish to modify, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Clear button, then press the button on your remote control to edit the option setting. To schedule a new program reminder or recording timer, highlight a blank line from the list, then press the button. and right-arrow buttons to highlight different options. • To delete...
... screen in the SETUP menu, you can only change the mode setting. • Once you wish to modify, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Clear button, then press the button on your remote control to edit the option setting. To schedule a new program reminder or recording timer, highlight a blank line from the list, then press the button. and right-arrow buttons to highlight different options. • To delete...
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... SETUP menu allows you to view a list of calls that occur while you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your remote control. The Caller ID feature only works if you are recording a program. 95 Note: Caller ID messages for incoming calls that you would like the Caller ID feature to be recorded on your remote control. The Main menu appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Display Caller...
... SETUP menu allows you to view a list of calls that occur while you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your remote control. The Caller ID feature only works if you are recording a program. 95 Note: Caller ID messages for incoming calls that you would like the Caller ID feature to be recorded on your remote control. The Main menu appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Display Caller...