Humax SIR-S300W Digital Satellite Receiver User Manual users manual 1

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DIRECTV ReceiverOwner’s ManualFor DIRECTV Receiver Models:SIR-S300WSIR-S310W
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 andmaintenance has been included with this product.Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention toArticle 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of thebuilding as close to the point of cable entry as practical.Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipmentmay void the user’s authority to operate it.Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance torain or moisture.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.Warning! Important Safety Instructions
Warning! Important Safety Instructions• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product.• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.• Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.• Follow all operating and use instructions.• Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosolcleaners.• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions canincrease the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.• Do not use the product where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks,washing machines, swimming pools, etc.• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a childor adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold withthe product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting theunit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.Move the product and cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, anduneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely tooverturn.• Provide ventilation for the product. The unit is designed with slots in thecabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block theseopenings with any object, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do notplace it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there isadequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.• Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ofthe type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contactyour electrician to replace your outlet. • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched byobjects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from the unit.• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabling during a lightning storm or whenleft unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning andpower-line surges.Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, andmaintaining your DIRECTV®Receiver.
Warning! Important Safety InstructionsWarning! Important Safety Instructions• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power linesor circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching thepower lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltagepoints or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna isgrounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about propergrounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.• Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen intothe unit- if the product has been exposed to rain or water- if the product does not operate normally by following theoperating instructions- if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged- when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by aqualified technician to restore the product to normal.• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specifiedby the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safetychecks to determine that the product is in a safe operating condition.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
NoticeAAAAtttttttteeeennnnttttiiiioooonnnnTelephone Line InterruptionA continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV®Pay Per Viewfunctionality and sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV Receiver are tollfree. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use forapproximately 30 seconds. Trademark and copyright statementsSamsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. ©2003 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the CycloneDesign logo and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit ofHughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission. All other trademarks and servicemarks are the property of their respective owners.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.Macrovision InformationThis equipment incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patentsand other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is grantedby Macrovision for home and other limited DBS IRD pay per view uses only. Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.Program Recording RestrictionsProgramming may be taped for home viewing only. All other taping is expressly prohibited.Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call yourprogram provider for details.OOOOwwwwnnnneeeerrrr''''ssss RRRReeeeccccoooorrrrddddThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the DIRECTV Receiver. Thenumber for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. The ReceiverID number is on the back of the Receiver. Record these numbers for reference when callingyour sales or service representative regarding this product.Model Number: ____________________________________Serial Number: ____________________________________Access Card Number: ______________________________Receiver ID Number: ________________________________CCCCuuuussssttttoooommmmeeeerrrr SSSSuuuuppppppppoooorrrrttttFor DIRECTV®ProgrammingFor subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call: DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) or visit the DIRECTV Web site(DIRECTV.com).For InstallationTo arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system. For HardwareTo resolve problems related to this DIRECTV Receiver, callSamsung Customer Support at 1-800-522-2946.
WarrantySAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVERLIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASERThis SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung ElectronicsAmerica, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the originalconsumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects inmaterials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:One (1) Year Parts and Labor*(*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on productspurchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser mustcontact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty servicecan only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill ofsale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’sauthorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center isthe responsibility of the purchaser.SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulatedherein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during thelimited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become theproperty of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts andproducts assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.SAMSUNG’s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG underthe SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement.Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products are provided on an “AS IS” basis.However, non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers mayprovide their own warranties.This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanshipencountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in thisstatement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following,including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation;applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serialnumbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water,lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services,parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectorsnot supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result inservice problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer
Warrantyadjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance andenvironmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBEDABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUTNOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTYPERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTYGIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCTSHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OFREVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANYOTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE,MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORYON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINSTSAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTSOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THEFOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE ORINJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIRPROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCTSOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THEORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUREXCLUSIVE REMEDY.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or theexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and youmay also have other rights which vary from state to state.To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at:SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVICE400 VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 201, MT ARLINGTON, NJ 07856, TEL: 973-601-6000, FAX: 973-601-60011-800-522-2946 and SAMSUNGUSA.COM 061501
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting Started ......................................................................5Box contents ...................................................................................5Front panel controls and lights ........................................................7Back of the DIRECTV Receiver ........................................................9Installing the batteries in the remote control...................................11Inserting the Access card ...............................................................12Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting ..................................................13Jacks and cables ............................................................................13Before making connections ............................................................15Choosing a connection ..................................................................16Connection option A: ................................................................... 17DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable onlyConnection option B: .....................................................................19DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cablesConnection option C: ....................................................................21DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables onlyConnection option D: ....................................................................23DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cablesConnection option E: .....................................................................25DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiverConnection option F: .....................................................................27DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiverConnecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only)..........29Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time........................29Adjusting up the satellite dish.........................................................30Testing your DIRECTV Receiver......................................................36Activating your DIRECTV account..................................................38Upgrades........................................................................................381
Chapter 3: Watching TV........................................................................39Remote control overview................................................................39Changing channels.........................................................................41Adjusting the volume .....................................................................41Getting help ...................................................................................41Getting information on the TV program you are watching.............41Finding out what’s on: the Guides..................................................45Searching for programs in the Guide..............................................54Choosing an alternate audio format for a program.........................57Changing the User setting..............................................................57Pay per view programs...................................................................58Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers.............................63Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S310W only).....................63Scheduling program reminders and recording timers ......................65Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers..............66Chapter 5: User profiles.........................................................................69User profiles basics .........................................................................69Editing user profile names...............................................................70Editing channel lists ........................................................................72Setting ratings limits .......................................................................74Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases .................................80Setting a pay per view spending limit.............................................81Setting the screen color and translucency.......................................82Setting the current user profile .......................................................83Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System................................832
Table of ContentsChapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras.........................85Reading your mail ..........................................................................85Setting system preferences .............................................................86Reviewing and controlling caller ID ................................................92Setting the Local Time options.......................................................94Installing a new Access Card ..........................................................96Viewing important information and a list of features .....................97supported by your DIRECTV ReceiverViewing information on automatic system upgrades ......................99Viewing fun system extras............................................................100Chapter 7: Programming the remote control.......................................101Programming the remote control..................................................101Operating a device with your programmed remote control..........102Code lists......................................................................................1033
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting .................................................................109Appendix: Specifications......................................................................111Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S300W...............111Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W...............112Index....................................................................................................1134
Chapter 1: Getting startedThis chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up andusing 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 Card5Box contentsWelcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV Receiver is to unpack the boxand familiarize yourself with its contents. This manual covers two models ofDIRECTV Receiver: the SIR-S300W and the SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S300W)RJ-11Telephone cordA/V cable Remote controlAccess CardAAA size batteriesRF coaxial cableBox contents for the SIR-S300WIf you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer.
6Box contents for the SIR-S310WIf you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer.AAA size batteriesDIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S310W)RJ-11Telephone cordA/V cable Remote controlRF coaxial cableAccess Card VCR control cableS-Video cable
Chapter 1: Getting started7Front panel controls and lightsNow that you’ve unpacked the box, take a moment to take a look at thebuttons and lights on the front of your DIRECTV Receiver.POWER buttonand lightOKMenuEXITArrowsRemotecontrol sensorINFOSIR-S310WSIR-S300WPOWER button and light OKMenuEXIT ArrowsRemote control sensor INFOAccess Carddoor
Chapter 1: Getting started8POWER Button and light Push this button to turn your DIRECTV Receiver on or off. The light glows when power is on.Remote control sensorPoint your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver. Access Card door (Model SIR-S300W only)This door covers the Access Card slot. This slot holds the Access Card (which allows you to view DIRECTV®programming). The Access Card slot is on the rear panel on model SIR-S310W.INFOPush this button to display TV program information. EXITPush this button to clear on-screen displays and return to TV program viewing. MENUPush this button to display the Main Menu. ArrowsPush these buttons to navigate left, right, up, or down in the on-screen Guide and menu system.OKPush this button to select a highlighted item in the on-screen Guide and menu system.
Chapter 1: Getting started9Back of the DIRECTV ReceiverThe diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on theback of the receiver. These illustrations may help you as you set up yourDIRECTV Receiver. Step-by-step setup instructions appear in Chapter 2.Antenna InVideo OutChannel 3/4 switchVCR controlTelephone lineS-VIDEO OutDigital Audio OutTV OUTAccess Card slotAudio OutComponent Out(Y, Pb, Pr video)SATELLITE INSIR-S310WSIR-S300W Antenna InVideo OutSATELLITE IN Channel 3/4 switchTelephone lineS-VIDEO OutTV OUTAudio Out
Chapter 1: Getting started10Satellite InThe RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack.Antenna InThe cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects tothis jack.Video OutUsing a standard video cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver toyour TV or VCR.Audio OutUsing standard stereo audio cables, these jacks connect the DIRECTVReceiver to your TV or VCR.S-Video OutThis jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input. Component Out (Y, Pb, Pr video) (SIR-S310W only)Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV Receiver to aTV or VCR that accepts high-quality (“component”) video input.Digital audio out (SIR-S310W only)Using an optical digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect yourDIRECTV Receiver to an audio receiver that accepts optical digital audioinput.TV OutUsing an RF coaxial cable, this jack connects the DIRECTV Receiver to yourTV or VCR.Channel 3/4 switchThis switch sets the channel for viewing the TV Out signal on your TV.Telephone lineA telephone line connected to this jack allows you to order pay per view programming.VCR control (SIR-S310W only)The VCR control cable connects to this jack.Access Card slot (model SIR-S310W only)This slot holds the Access Card (which allows you to view DIRECTV®programming). The Access Card slot is behind the Access Carddoor on the front of model SIR-S300W.
Installing the batteries in the remote controlYou’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it’s time tostart setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control.1 Unlatch the battery compartment coveron the back of remote control.2 Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown,making sure the + and – ends of eachbattery line up with the correspondingmarks in the battery compartment.3Snap the cover back onto the remotecontrol.4Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly. Pressthe DIRECTV button and make sure the button lights up. If it does not light up,check the orientation of the batteries.Note: Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control.Chapter 1: Getting started11
Chapter 1: Getting started12Inserting the Access CardThe next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to viewDIRECTV®programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTVReceiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.1Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. On model SIR-S300W the slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver,behind the Access Card door. On model SIRS310W the slot is located on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.2Insert the Access Card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing awayfrom you.The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider.Model SIR-S300WModel SIR-S310W Access Card(Top view)
13Jacks and cablesThe illustrations on these pages show the various types of jacks and cables used toconnect 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 process. RF jacks and coaxial cable The TV OUT RF jack on the DIRECTV Receiver uses acoaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR. This jackprovides monaural sound and a good TV picture. AnRF jack is also used for TV antenna connection (INFROM ANTENNA), and using an RG-6 coaxial cable,for the satellite dish (SATELLITE IN) input connection.Audio/Video jacks and cables (RCA-type)Audio/Video jacks and cables provide stereo soundand a better TV picture than RF jacks and cables. Usethese jacks and cables to connect your receiver to aTV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereoreceiver or amplifier. The audio/video jacks on theback of the receiver and the audio/video cableconnectors are color coded (yellow for video, red forright audio, and white for left audio).Chapter 2: Setting up and connectingThis chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV Receiver. Contents include:•Jacks and cables•Before making connections•Choosing a connection•Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only•Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables•Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only•Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables•Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver•Connection option F (SIR-S310W only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV withComponent 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
14Telephone jack and cordThe TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connectyour DIRECTV Receiver to a phone line. If your home doesnot have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phonecompany to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV®Pay PerView functionality and Sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTVReceiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; yourphone is in use for approximately 30 seconds. S-Video jack and cable (cable included with model SIR-S310W only)S-Video cables and jacks are used to connect the DIRECTVReceiver to TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment equipped with S-Video input jacks. S-Video connections provide a high-quality TV picture (better than RCA-type A/V jacks and cables).Unlike the round RCA-type connectors, S-Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable. (Thiscable carries the video signal only; use with A/V cables for the audio signal.)Component video jacks and cables (cable not included, jack on modelSIR-S310W only)The three-cable component video cables and jacks (alsoreferred to as “Y, Pb, Pr”) are used to connect theDIRECTV Receiver to TVs, VCRs, A/V receivers and othervideo equipment equipped with component video inputjacks. Component video connections provide a TV picturesuperior to S-Video connections. (These cables carry thevideo signal only; use with A/V cables 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 digitalaudio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive andinterpret this data. The uniquely shaped connectors onthe jacks and cables must be aligned before you canplug in the cable. (Note that the jacks and cables maybe covered by protective caps which you must removebefore making the connection.)VCR control jack and cable (jack and cable included on SIR-S310W only)The VCR control jack and cable allow your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver to send signals to your VCR’sremote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCRto tape programs for you using simple on-screen controls.
Before making connectionsThe next steps are to determine which connection option you should use and then tomake the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the followingimportant safety and setup tips.Protect your components from power surges• Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV Receiver, TV, and any othercomponents before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference• After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along theside of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV.• Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks.• Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded.• Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords.Protect your components from overheating• Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV Receiver, or any othercomponents. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulatefreely.• If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow forproper ventilation.• Do not stack components.• If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place iton the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around othercomponents.Make strong connections• Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tightfit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier bygently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: nevertwist S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables — they have specially shaped endsthat must be correctly oriented before connecting.)Avoid cable damage• Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break thefragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal. Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting15
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting16Choosing a connectionYour DIRECTV Receiver supports a variety of connection possibilities to ensure thatit is compatible with whatever type of TV, VCR, or A/V receiver you might have.This manual describes six different setup possibilities in detail. The one that is rightfor you depends on what type of A/V equipment you have in addition to yourDIRECTV Receiver. To get the best audio and video possible with your particular setof A/V equipment, use these pages to choose the connection option that mostclosely matches your situation.Option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable onlyOption A is the most simple setup option. If you are not planning onusing a VCR and your TV has no A/V connectors, use this option.(Turn to page 17 now.)Option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cablesOption B is also for people not planning on using a VCR, but thisoption improves the sound and video quality by making theconnections using A/V cables. If you are not planning to use a VCR,but your TV does have RCA-type A/V input jacks, use connectionOption B. (Turn to page 19 now.)Option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables onlyOption C is the simplest connection option that includes a VCR. If youwant to connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV and VCR, and yourTV or VCR does not have A/V jacks, use connection Option C. (Turnto page 21 now.)Option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cablesOption D also allows you to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to a TVand VCR, but Option D provides improved sound and video qualityover Option C. If you are planning to connect your DIRECTV Receiverto a TV and VCR which both have A/V jacks,use connection OptionD. (Turn to page 23 now.)Option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiverOption E shows you how to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to an A/Vsystem that includes an A/V receiver. If you plan to use an A/Vreceiver with your DIRECTV Receiver and TV, use connection OptionE. (Turn to page 25 now.)Option F: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with component video inputs andDigital A/V receiver (SIR-S310W only)Option F also shows you how to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to anA/V setup that includes a TV and an A/V receiver. In Option F,however, the A/V receiver supports optical digital audio input, and theTV supports component (Y, Pb, Pr) video input. If this matches yoursituation, use connection Option F. (Turn to page 27 now.)
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting17Connection option A:DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable onlyIf connection option A best matches your needs, follow these steps:1Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.2Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to theSATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.3Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.4Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.5Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on your TV and tothe TV OUT jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.6Plug in the power cords for your DIRECTV Receiver and TV.To watch DIRECTV®programmingTo watch DIRECTV®programming, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (dependingon the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver).Channel 3 is the default setting. Next StepNow turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting18Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting19Connection option B:DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cablesIf connection option B best matches your needs, follow these steps:1Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.2Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to theSATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.3Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.4Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.5Matching like colors, connect the supplied A/V cable to the AUDIO OUTand VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 6Connect the other ends of the A/V cables to the audio and video input jackson your TV. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTV Receiver tocorresponding inputs on your TV (video out to video in, left audio out to leftaudio in, right audio out to right audio in).7(Optional) if your TV has an S-Video input jack, connect one end of an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.Connect the other end of this cable to the S-Video In jack on the back ofyour TV. This step is optional; it provides improved picture quality on some TVs.8Plug in the power cords for your DIRECTV Receiver and TV.To watch DIRECTV®programmingSet your TV to the appropriate input mode. This is a setting on your TV usuallycontrolled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See the manual for your TV forinstructions.Next StepNow turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting20Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting21Connection option C:DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables onlyIf connection option C best matches your needs, follow these steps:1Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off andunplugged.2Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to theSATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.3Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.4Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.5Connect one end of the supplied coaxial cable to the TV OUT connector onthe back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the other end of this cable to theAntenna In jack on your VCR.6Connect one end of another coaxial cable (not included) to the TV Out RFjack on the back of your VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to theAntenna In jack on the back of your TV.7(Optional, model SIR-S310W only) go to page 29 to hook up the VCR control.8Plug in the power cords for your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver.To watch DIRECTV®programmingWith your VCR in TV mode or powered off, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4(depending on the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTVReceiver). Channel 3 is the default setting. The position of the CH 3/4 switch on yourDIRECTV Receiver should match the setting of the similar CH 3/4 switch on yourVCR.Next StepNow turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting22Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting23Connection option D:DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cablesIf connection option D best matches your needs, follow these steps:1Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.2Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to theSATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.3Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.4Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.5Matching like colors, connect the supplied A/V cables to the AUDIO OUT andVIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 6Connect the other ends of these A/V cables to the audio and video input jackson your VCR. Be sure to connect the A/V jacks on the DIRECTV Receiver tocorresponding inputs on your VCR (video out to video in, left audio out to leftaudio in, right audio out to right audio in).7Matching like colors, connect another set of A/V cables (not included) to theother set of audio and video output jacks on the back of the DIRECTVReceiver. Connect the other ends of these cables to the audio and video inputjacks on your TV. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTV Receiver tocorresponding inputs on your TV.8(Optional) if your TV and VCR both have S-Video jacks, you can also make theS-Video connections shown in the illustration. This step is optional; it providesimproved picture quality.9(Optional, model SIR-S310W only) go to page 29 to hook up the VCR control.10 Plug in the power cords for your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver.To watch DIRECTV®programmingSet your TV to the appropriate input mode. (This is a setting on your TV usuallycontrolled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Alsomake sure your VCR is turned on.Next StepNow turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting24Note: DIRECTVReceiver model SIR-S310W shown;connections are the same for modelSIR-S300W.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting25Connection option E:DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiverIf connection option E best matches your needs, follow these steps:1Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.2Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to theSATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.3Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.4Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.5Matching like colors, connect the supplied A/V cable to the AUDIO OUT andVIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 6Connect the other ends of the A/V cables to appropriate audio and video inputjacks on your A/V receiver. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTVReceiver to corresponding inputs on your A/V receiver (video out to video in,left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in).7Connect another set of A/V cables (not included) to the second set of audioand video output jacks on the the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 8Connect the other ends of these A/V cables to the appropriate audio and videoinput jacks on your TV. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTVReceiver to corresponding inputs on your TV.9(Optional) if your TV and A/V receiver both have S-Video jacks, you can alsomake the S-Video connections shown in the illustration. This step is optional; itprovides improved picture quality.10 Plug in the power cords for your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver.To watch DIRECTV®programmingSet your A/V receiver and TV to the appropriate input mode. See the manuals foryour A/V receiver and TV for instructions.)Next StepNow turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting26Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S300W.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting27Connection option F (SIR-S310W only):DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputsand digital A/V receiver1Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.2Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to theSATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.3Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.4Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.5Connect one end of a set of three component video cables (not included) tothe COMPONENT OUT jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.6Connect the other ends of these cables to the component video input jacks on your TV. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTV Receiver tocorresponding inputs on your TV (Y out to Y in, Pb out to Pb in, Pr out to Pr in).7Connect one end of the supplied A/V cable’s audio connectors (the red andwhite connectors) to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DIRECTVReceiver. (You can leave the yellow video connector on this cabledisconnected.)8Connect the other ends of the audio cables to the audio input jacks on your TV(again leaving the yellow video connector disconnected).9Remove the protective plug from the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.Then connect an optical digital audio cable (not included) to the OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 10 Connect the other end of this cable to an appropriate optical digital audio Injack on your A/V receiver.11 Plug in the power cords for your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver.To watch DIRECTV®programmingSet your TV to the Component Video input mode. (This is a setting on your TV usuallycontrolled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Also setyour A/V receiver to play the audio from the Digital Input jack you used to make theaudio connection. See your A/V receiver manual for help.Next StepNow turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
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Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting29Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only)The VCR control cable allows your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver toautomatically program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a Recordoption from the on-screen Program Guide, you can direct the VCR control cable toflash signals to the VCR’s remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TVprogram for you.To connect the VCR control cable to your model SIR-S310W DIRECTV Receiver,follow these steps:1Plug the VCR control cable into the VCR CONTROLjack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.2Remove the backing tape from the adhesive on theother end of the VCR control cable. Stick the VCRcontrol onto the remote control sensor on yourVCR. (See the manual for your VCR if you are notsure where its remote sensor is located.).Note: Before you can use the VCR control cable to program your VCR, you must set up the VCR control. See Setting up the VCR control in Chapter 4 for details.Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first timeYou have completed the setup steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV Receiver.1Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV Receiver.DIRECTVReceiverVCRVCR control
If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to an RF-type input jack, you will needto tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch onthe back of the DIRECTV Receiver is set). If you have a VCR, the VCR must bein TV mode or turned off.If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to A/V input jacks on your TV, you willneed to set your TV to display the input from these jacks. Usually this is doneby pressing a Video, Input, or Mode button on your TV’s remote control. (Seethe manual for your TV if you need help.)2Press the POWER button on the DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control or on thefront of the DIRECTV Receiver. The light on the front panel will turn on. If this is the first time you haveturned on your DIRECTV Receiver, itwill take a few moments to acquirethe program guide from thesatellite. During this process, theProgress screen appears.When the program guide has beenfully acquired, the Progress screenclears and the TV screen isdisplayed. You are ready to continuesetting up your DIRECTV System.Adjusting the satellite dishIf your DIRECTV Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TVprograms, your satellite dish is setup and working. You can skip ahead to the sectionon Activating your DIRECTV account at the end of this chapter.If your DIRECTV Receiver cannot acquire the program guide, you may need toadjust the way your satellite dish is installed. To do this, first make sure your TV andDIRECTV Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly. Then followthe instructions below to use your DIRECTV Receiver’s Menu system to set up yoursatellite dish.The Installation option in the SETUP menu provides access to a variety of importantsetup controls. The first of these is the Set Dish menu. The Set Dish menu allowsyou to:•Acquire the exact azimuth, elevation, and tilt angles to help you point your dishaccurately based on your ZIP code.•Check the setup of your satellite dish using an on-screen signal meter.•Set the dish type (to tell your DIRECTV Receiver what kind of satellite dish youare using).•Set your dish type automatically.The sections that follow detail each of these procedures.Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting30
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting31Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesThe Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactlyhow to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yetsuccessfully aligned your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it, follow theseinstructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish:1Press the MENU button on your remote control.The Main menu appears.2Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The SETUP menu appears. 3Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installationmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The Installation menu appears. 4Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The Set Dish menu appears.5Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight the DishPointing menu item, then press thebutton on your remote control.The Dish Pointing screen appears.6Use the right-arrow button on yourremote control to highlight the spacefor the first digit in the ZIP code.7Use the 0 - 9 buttons on yourremote control to enter your five-digit ZIP code.As you enter each number, thehighlight advances to the nextspace.When you have entered all five digits, the screen updates to display the correctazimuth, elevation, and (for oval dish types only) tilt.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting32Azimuth 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.Tilt (for oval dishes only) refers to the amount off-horizontal you should twistthe dish on its axis.Write down these numbers and use them to accurately point your satellite dish.8To return to the Set Dish menu, press the BACK button on your remote control.To exit the Menu system, press the EXIT button on your remote control.Checking the satellite signal strengthThe Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite toyour satellite dish. This is useful while setting up your satellite dish, and whiletroubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter. Satellite signal strengthcan be affected by how accurately you have pointed the satellite dish, and by anyobstructions between the satellite and the satellite dish (tree limbs, for example).To check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps:1Press the MENU button on your remote control.The Main menu appears.2Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The SETUP menu appears. 3Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installationmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The Installation menu appears. 4Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The Set Dish menu appears.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting335Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Signal Metermenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The Signal Meter screen appears. The signal meter starts checking thesatellite signal strength immediately.The signal strength (from 0-to-100%) is indicated at the bottom of the screen.The Signal Meter screen allows you to check signal strengths from differentSatellites, and different Transponders. The Satellites option applies only tooval-shaped satellite dishes which receive signals from multiple satellites. Onround dishes, the Satellite setting is fixed. Transponders are the equipment on satellites that receive the signal from theearth-based program providers and relay it back to earth to your satellite dish.Different transponders handle the signals for different TV channels. Whensetting up your satellite dish, you should try to maximize the signal strengthacross all of the satellites and transponders.6To check the signal strength for different satellites (oval dishes only), ordifferent transponders, use the left- and right-arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight the on-screen Satellite or Transponder option, then use theup- and down-arrow buttons to change the setting. The signal meter updates to show you the signal strength for the new satelliteor transponder.Setting the dish typeTo function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellitedish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions here, or youcan follow the steps on page 35 to use the Auto Detection menu item toautomatically set the dish type. To manually set the dish type:1If the Progress screen (shown here)is on your TV screen, selectInstallation by pressing thebutton on your remote control. If this screen is not displayed, access the Main Menu by pressing the MENU
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting34button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight the Setup menu, and press the button. Then highlight the Installation menu, and press the button.The Installation menu appears. 2Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight the SetDish menu item, then press thebutton on your remote control.The Set Dish menu appears.3Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight theSelect Dish Type menu item, then press the button on yourremote control.The Select Dish Type screen appears.4Use the right-arrow button on yourremote control to highlight the Dish Type option on the Select DishType screen.5Use the up- and down-arrowbuttons on your remote control todisplay the dish type you are using(Round, Oval-2, or Oval-3).As you display each dish type, the on-screen pictures update showing you whateach of these dish types look like.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting356When you have displayed the correct dish type, use the right-arrow button onyour remote control to highlight the on-screen OK button, then press the button on your remote control.A message appears warning you thatyour DIRECTV Receiver needs toreboot (turn itself off and on) for theDish Type setting to take effect.7To change the Dish Type to the newsetting, use the arrow buttons onyour remote control to highlight theon-screen OK button, then press thebutton on your remote control.To leave the Dish Type settingunchanged, highlight the on-screen Cancel button, and press the button onyour remote control.Using Auto Detection to set the dish typeTo function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellitedish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 33,or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item toautomatically set the dish type.Before you can use Auto Detection to set the dish-type, the dish must be correctlyaligned and the DIRECTV Receiver must be receiving a strong signal from thesatellite (that is, signal-lock must be established). To check the satellite signal, usethe signal meter — see page 32 for details.)1Press the MENU button on your remote control.The Main menu appears.2Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The SETUP menu appears. 3Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installationmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The Installation menu appears.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting364Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The Set Dish menu appears.5Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight the AutoDetection menu item, then press thebutton on your remote control.The Auto Detection screen appears.The DIRECTV Receiver startsattempting to identify the dish type.You can stop the detection processby using the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight the on-screen Cancel button, then press thebutton on your remote control.Once the dish type has beenidentified, a screen appears tellingyou what type of satellite dish youhave. 6To accept the detected dish typesetting, use the arrow buttons onyour remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the button on yourremote control.Testing the DIRECTV ReceiverThe System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal,your Access Card, and your phone line connection. This is helpful in troubleshootingshould you experience problems with your DIRECTV Receiver.To start the System Test, follow these steps:1Press the MENU button on your remote control.The Main menu appears.2Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the SETUP menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The SETUP menu appears.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting373Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The System menu appears. 4Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight theSystem Test menu item, then press the button on your remote control.The System Test screen appears. The test will begin as soon as thescreen appears. Results are displayedin a moment.If the test discovers a problem withthe satellite tuning, check that thesatellite dish is pointed properly, andthat nothing is obstructing the directview to the satellite (over time treescan grow enough to block apreviously open view).If the test discovers a problem with the Access Card, check that the card isproperly inserted. (See Inserting the Access Card in Chapter 1 for details.)For problems with the phone line connection, be sure that the DIRECTVReceiver is connected to a phone line, and that the phone line is working. (Tryplugging a telephone into the line you are using for the DIRECTV Receiver;check to see if the phone gets a dial tone. If so, the line is working.)5When you have finished the system test, you can run the test again using theon-screen Test Again button, exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT buttonon your remote control, or use the arrow keys to highlight on-screen Backbutton, then press the button to return to the System menu.
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting38Activating your DIRECTV accountAfter you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV Receiver,you must contact your service provider to create an account. To order programmingfrom DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the proper Satellite Dish Antenna, you maybe able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain markets. Additionalequipment may be required in some areas. Check with your retailer or visitwww.DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTVin your area.ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL ANDREQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND/ORMAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR PREPAYMENT MAYBE REQUIRED.Programming subject to change. Rec of DIRECTV Programming is subject to termsof the DIRECTV customer agreement; a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and inyour first bill. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV®service. DIRECTV®services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV®programmingis sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A validprogramming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. UpgradesYour digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some ofits features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually attimes when the receiver would likely be turned off.If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience adisruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normalafter the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive anyupgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Pleaseconsult the System Upgrades menu item (in the System section of the Setup menu)to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.
Remote control overviewHere is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTVReceiver’s remote control. Before your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control can operateyour TV, VCR, DVD player, or other device, you must firstprogram the remote control to operate that device. See Chapter 7: Programming the remote control.POWERPress the POWER button to turn the device you arecontrolling on or off.SETUse this button when programming your remote control tooperate your TV, VCR, DVD player, or an auxiliary device(AUX). See Chapter 7, Programming the remote control.TV, VCR, DVD, AUXThis row of buttons tells your remote control which deviceyou want to operate. For example, to start playing a DVD,you would press the DVD button, then press the Playbutton. These buttons work only after the remote controlhas been programmed — see Chapter 7.DIRECTVPress this button to make the remote control operate yourDIRECTV Receiver (e.g. to change channels, access theGuide, or get information about a program). Your remotecontrol does not need to be programmed to operate yourDIRECTV Receiver.39Chapter 3: Watching TVThis chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and otherfeatures that let you control the way you watch TV. Specifically, it containsinformation on:•Remote control overview•Changing channels•Adjusting the volume•Getting help•Getting information on the TV program 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
40VOL+/-Press these buttons to adjust the volumelevel of your TV (once the remote controlhas been programmed — see Chapter 7).You can control the volume of your TVwhen in TV, DIRECTV, or VCR mode.MUTEPress this button to mute or unmute the TVaudio (once the remote control has beenprogrammed — see Chapter 7).TV/VIDEOPress this button to switch the TV betweenits video input modes (once the remotecontrol has been programmed — seeChapter 7).CH+/-Press these buttons to change channels onyour DIRECTV Receiver or on your TV (oncethe remote control has been programmed —see Chapter 7).INFOPress this button when you are watchingDIRECTV®programming to display theChannel Banner and information about thecurrent program.HELPDisplays instructions about the screen ormenu currently displayed.WHOPress to change the current user profile.QUICKPress this button to view the Quick Guide.MENUPress this button to display the on-screen Menu.GUIDEPress to view the on-screen Program Guide.Press this button to select highlighted itemsin the on-screen Menu or Guide. This buttonalso accesses DIRECTV INTERACTIVETMprogram enhancements when you see the iicon appears on your TV screen.Up/Down/Left/Right arrowsUse these buttons to move the highlight toany on-screen Guide or Menu selection.BACKPress this button to return to the previouschannel you were watching, or to return to aprevious Menu screen. EXITPress this button to exit any Guide or Menuscreen and return to the TV program youwere watching.CALLER ID (red button)Displays the phone numbers of callers whophoned you on the telephone line connectedto your DIRECTV Receiver (works only if yousubscribe to your local telephone service’scaller ID service). While in the Guide, thisbutton lets you change the Guide style.FREEZE (green button)Press this button to take a still picture of theTV screen. Press it again to resume theprogram you were watching. While in theGuide, this button lets you see programlistings for a different time.AUDIO (yellow button)While watching TV, press this button toselect an alternate audio track. While in theGuide, this button lets you view programs inselected categories.SEARCH (blue button)Press this button to search for a programlisting in the Guide. Number and dash buttons (0-9, – )Press the number buttons to tune directly toa particular channel or to enter numericalvalues in the Menu system. Press the dashbutton (–) to enter a separator betweenparts of a number.GAMEAccesses games you can play.VCR control buttons Operate your VCR with the Play, Rewind,Fast-Forward, Record, Stop and Pausebuttons at the bottom of the remote control(once the remote control has beenprogrammed — see Chapter 7).
41Chapter 3: Watching TVChanging channels There are several ways to change the channel you are watching:1Press the CH + button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number. Press the CH - button to tune to a lower channel number.2Enter a channel number directly with the 0 - 9 number buttons. After entering a number, press the button or wait a few seconds for thesystem to tune to the new channel.3Use the Quick Guide or full-screen Program Guide to change channels.Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume while watching DIRECTV® programming, you simply press theVOL + button on the remote control to increase the volume or the VOL - button todecrease the volume. In order for the DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control to adjustyour TV’s volume setting, you will have to program the remote control to operateyour TV. (See Chapter 7: Programming the remote control.)Getting helpWhile using the Guide or Menu systems, you will often see a line of text at thebottom of the screen explaining what you are seeing on-screen, or telling you whatyour next step is. When this brief explanation is not enough, you can view moredetailed Help screens by pressing the HELP button on your remote control.Getting information on the TV program you are watchingYour DIRECTV Receiver provides several layers of information about the TVprograms you watch. The Channel BannerAs you are changing channels on your DIRECTV Receiver, you will see a ChannelBanner for the program on each channel you tune to. After a few seconds, theChannel Banner will disappear on its own. If you want to clear it right away, pressthe EXIT button on your remote control.The Channel Banner provides the following information:Channel logo Program ratingProgram startand end timesChannel number and nameProgram titleInformation icons(See page 43 for details.)Current time and dateCurrent user profile
42Chapter 3: Watching TVThe Full Channel BannerThe Channel Banner provides quick information about TV programs as you switchchannels on your DIRECTV Receiver. If you want to see information about thechannel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your DIRECTVReceiver’s remote control. Pressing the INFO button displays the Full ChannelBanner. The Full Channel Banner displays all of theinformation presented in the smallerChannel Banner, plus a more detaileddescription of the program. For example,the Full Channel Banner for a movie mightdisplay information about the category forthe movie (drama, comedy,action/adventure, etc.), the cast, the yearit was released, and a short description ofthe plot.Note: If you change channels while viewing a Full Channel Banner, you will continueto see Full Channel Banners (instead of the smaller Channel Banners) for eachchannel you tune to.Like the smaller Channel Banner, you can clear the Full Channel Banner from yourscreen by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control.Information iconsIn addition to the basic channel and program information contained in the ChannelBanners (program title, channel name, rating, etc.), there are a set of informationicons. These icons tell you more about the program you are watching and about thestatus of your DIRECTV Receiver. Here are descriptions of each icon:
43Chapter 3: Watching TVMulti-language This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available. Press theyellow AUDIO button to choose an alternate audio track.LockedThis icon appears when the system is locked.UnlockedThis icon appears when the system is temporarily unlocked. MailThis icon appears when there are unread mail messages from DIRECTV inyour system mailbox.Music channelThis icon appears when the channel is a music-only channel.Pay per view programThis icon appears when the program is a pay per view program.Closed captionThis icon appears when closed captioning is available for a program.Dolby®DigitalThis icon indicates that the current program is being broadcast using a Dolby Digital audio track.LetterboxThis icon indicates that the current program is being broadcast using theletterbox widescreen video format.The Program Detail ScreenIf you want to see more information than is presented in either the Channel Banneror the Full Channel Banner, you can press the INFO button twice to display theProgram Detail Screen.The Program Detail Screen displays all of the information provided in the ChannelBanner and Full Channel Banner, plus complete details about the program and a listof actions you can take related to the program.To view the Program Detail Screen:1While watching a TV program, pressthe INFO button on your remotecontrol.The Full Channel Banner appears.
44Chapter 3: Watching TV2Press the INFO button again.The Program Detail Screen appears.Another way to view the Program Detail screen is to enter the program Guide,highlight the program listing you are interested in, then press the INFO button onyour remote control. Program Detail Screen actionsIn addition to providing a description of the program you are watching, the ProgramDetail Screen provides a list of actions you can take related to that program. Here are descriptions of all of the actions that might be available for a program.(Note: not all actions are available for every program.)Back: Displays the last screen you viewed before entering the ProgramDetail Screen.Exit: Clears the Program Details Screen and displays the last channelyou were viewing.Buy $(Price) For pay per view programs, allows you to purchase the program.Tape $(Price): For pay per view programs, allows you to purchase the programand tape it on your VCR (appears only when the price to tape isdifferent from the purchase price).Cancel $(Price): For pay per view programs that you have previously purchasedbut that have not yet aired, lets you cancel your purchase.Tune: Clears the Program Details Screen and displays the channel airingthe program described.Schedule: For future programs, allows you to set your DIRECTV Receiver toremind you when the program is about to start, or (modelSIR-S310W only) to set your DIRECTV Receiver and VCR torecord the program.Unschedule: For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder orrecording, allows you to cancel the reminder or recording.Episodes: For programs broadcast as episodes, allows you to view a list ofother episodes in that program’s series.Show Times: Displays a list of times and channels for viewing the program.Similar: Displays a list of programs that have aspects in common with the program.Actions listSelect this arrow and press thebutton to scroll down.
45Chapter 3: Watching TVFinding out what’s on: the GuidesYour 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 ofneeds and preferences.Types of GuidesWhen you want to find out what’s on, you can use the simple, fast Quick Guide;the detailed, informative Grid Guide; or the graphics-rich Logo Guide.The pages that follow tell you how to access and use each of these Guide types.Quick GuideThe Quick Guide allows you to quickly scan tosee what is on right now while still viewing thechannel you are watching. Great for thosetimes when you just want to quickly check outwhat’s showing on that favorite channel.Logo GuideThe Logo Guide lets you find out what’s on bybrowsing through the channels by highlightingthe channels’ logos — perfect for those of uswho prefer pictures to text.Grid GuideThe Grid Guide is the most complete, detailedGuide type. It lets you see the programs foreach channel in a scrollable schedule (sortedby channel number, or by channel name). Ifyou don’t know what you want to watch, andyou want to browse a broad range ofchannels, the Grid Guide may be for you.
46Chapter 3: Watching TVSetting the default Guide styleThe Guide menu item allows you to set which style of Guide is displayed when youpress the GUIDE button on your remote control. Here’s how:1Press the MENU button on your remote control.The Main menu appears on yourscreen. When you display the Main menu,the Guide item is highlighted.2Press the button on your remotecontrol.The Guide menu appears.3Use the up- and down-arrowbuttons on your remote control tohighlight the Set Guide menu item.The page icon to the right of the SetGuide item indicates selecting thisitem will display a list of options.4Press the button on your remote control.A list of Guide Styles appears. 5Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to select the Guidestyle you wish to have displayedanytime you press the GUIDEbutton, then press the button.The list of Guide styles disappears,and the style you chose is displayedin the Set Guide menu item.6To exit the Menu, press the EXIT button on your remote control.Pressing the GUIDE button will now display the Guide style you selected.
47Chapter 3: Watching TVUsing the Quick GuideThe Quick Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list. This Guide issmall and transparent so that you can continue to watch a TV program while youare browsing the Guide. Follow these steps to use the Quick Guide.1To display the Quick Guide, press theQUICK button on your remote control.The Quick Guide appears, displaying a small Channel Banner and a channel list showing the current half-hour time block.2Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in thechannel list, or forward (and then backward) in time. You can move up anddown through the channel list a full page at a time by pressing the CH+ andCH- buttons on your remote control. You can also use the number buttons onyour remote control to move the Quick Guide directly to a specific channel.As you highlight each program listing, its information appears in the ChannelBanner.3To see more information on a highlightedprogram, press the INFO button on yourremote control.The Full Channel Banner appears. As youbrowse the Quick Guide, the Full ChannelBanner will continue to be displayed. Toreturn to the smaller Channel Banner,press the INFO button again.4To get information on a channel (rather than a program), use the arrow keyson the remote control to highlight the channel number.The Channel Banner displays information about the highlighted channel.5To expand the program listings to show more time, press the right-arrowbutton on your remote control.Each time you press the right arrow, the Quick Guide expands by 30 minutes(up to a maximum 2-hour display). To reduce the Quick Guide in 30-minuteblocks, press the left-arrow button on your remote control.6To watch a program you see listed in the Quick Guide, use the arrow buttonson your remote control to highlight that program, then press the button.The Quick Guide disappears, and the program you selected fills the screen.
48Chapter 3: Watching TVUsing the Grid GuideThe Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list showing a 2-hour timeblock for five channels (starting with the channel you are watching). It providesaccess to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search forprograms, schedule reminders and (on model SIR-S310W) recordings, etc. Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideTo display or clear the Grid Guide: 1To display the Grid Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control.The Grid Guide appears. (Pressing theGUIDE button displays the Guide style —Grid Guide, Grid Guide (Name), or LogoGuide — established in the Set Guideoption in the Guide menu. The defaultsetting is Grid Guide). 2You can also display the Grid Guide bypressing the MENU button on yourremote control. Then highlight Guide andpress the button on your remote control. Then highlight Grid Guide andpress the button again.3To clear the Grid Guide from your screen, press the EXIT button on yourremote control..Grid Guide overviewPicture-in-Guide showsyou theprogram youare watching.The programlist; use thearrow buttonson your remotecontrol tohighlightdifferent areas.Icons to remind you about the Guide functions of the red,green, yellow, and blue buttons on your remote control. The programcurrently highlighted.Current timeand dateThis diamond marks the currenttime (so you can see how close youare to a program start or end time).This Banner showsinformation about thechannel or programhighlighted in the Guide.Title of thehighlighted programor channel.
49Chapter 3: Watching TVGetting around in the Grid GuideYou can use the Grid Guide to get detailed information about the channels andprograms it contains. Here’s how:1To highlight different program listings in the Grid Guide, use the arrow buttonson your remote control to move up or down in the channel list, or forward andbackward in time. Use the right-arrow button to see future program listings for up to 3 days onmodel SIR-S300W, or up to 7 days on SIR-S310W.2To move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time, press theCH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control. 3To move the Grid Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 numberbuttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number.4As you highlight each program listing in the Grid Guide, information about theprogram appears in the Channel Banner. To see more information on ahighlighted program, press the INFO button on your remote control.The Program Detail screen appears,showing complete information about thehighlighted program and a list of actionsyou might want to take related to that program. To return to the Grid Guide,highlight the Back item from the on-screen list and press thebutton on your remote control.5To get information on a channel (ratherthan a program), use the arrow keys onthe remote control to highlight thechannel entry in the Guide.The Channel Banner displays informationabout the highlighted channel.6Press the INFO key on your remotecontrol while a channel entry ishighlighted to see a Channel Detail Screencontaining more information about thehighlighted channel.
50Chapter 3: Watching TVTuning to a channel with the Grid GuideTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide:1Use the arrow keys to highlight the program or channel you want to watch.2Press the button on your remote control.The Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen.Switching to another Guide styleYou can switch from the Grid Guide to the Grid Guide (Name) or Logo Guide whileviewing the Grid Guide. Here’s how:1With the Guide displayed on your screen, press the red R button on yourremote control.A list of Guide Styles appears on yourscreen.2Use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight the Guide style youwish to view, then press the button.The Guide Style list disappears, and theGuide appears in the style you chose.Viewing the Guide for a different timeYou can view the TV programming for different times by using the Guide’s timecontrol bar. Here’s how: 1With the Guide displayed on your screen, press the green G button on yourremote control.The time control bar appears acrossthe bottom of the Guide.2Use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight the time controls.Press the button to select thecontrols you wish to use.
51Chapter 3: Watching TVHere is an explanation of each time control.Viewing a category of programs in the GuideYou can set your Guide to show you all channels, or only channels showingprograms in a specific category (for example, only channels showing sports, or onlychannels showing movies). Here’s how:1With the Guide displayed on your screen, press the yellow Y button on yourremote control.A list of Guide Categories appears on your screen.2Use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight the Guide categoryyou wish to view, then press the button.The Guide Category list disappears andthe Guide appears, displaying channels showing programs that match the category you chose.Exits the time control bar.Moves the Guide view back 6 hours (unavailable whenviewing the current time).Moves the Guide view back 30 minutes (unavailablewhen viewing the current time).Moves the Guide view ahead 30 minutes.Moves the Guide view ahead 6 hours.Moves the Guide view to the current time.Moves the Guide view back 24 hours (unavailable whenviewing the current time).Moves the Guide view ahead 24 hours.
52Chapter 3: Watching TVUsing the Logo GuideThe Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showinginformation 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 GuideTo display or clear the Logo Guide:1Press the MENU button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons tohighlight the Guide menu item, and press the button on your remotecontrol. Then highlight the Logo Guide menu item, and press the button.The Logo Guide appears on your screen.2Or, press the GUIDE button on your remote control. Then press the red Rbutton to display the list of Guide styles. Then use the arrow buttons tohighlight the Logo Guide option, and press the button on your remotecontrol. The Logo Guide appears.3Or, you can set the default Guide Style so that the Logo Guide always appearswhenever you press the GUIDE button on your remote control. See Setting thedefault Guide style on page 46 for details on setting the default Guide Style.4To clear the Logo Guide from your screen, press the EXIT button on your remote control.Logo Guide overviewPicture-in-Guideshows you theprogram youare watching.The channellogo list; usethe arrowbuttons onyour remotecontrol tohighlightdifferent logos.These icons remind you aboutthe Guide functions of the red,green, yellow, and blue buttonson your remote control. The channelcurrentlyhighlighted.Current timeand dateThis Banner showsinformation aboutthe programshowing on thehighlighted channel.Title of the program onthe highlighted channel.
53Chapter 3: Watching TVGetting around in the Logo GuideYou can use the Logo Guide to get information about the programs currentlyshowing on your DIRECTV Receiver. Here’s how:1To highlight different program listings in the Logo Guide, use the arrow buttonson your remote control to move up, down, left, or right in the logo list. When you highlight a logo, it is replaced by the channel name and number inthe Logo Guide.2To move up and down through the channel logos a full page at a time, pressthe CH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control. 3To move the Logo Guide directly to a specific channel, press the 0-9 numberbuttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number.4As you highlight each channel logo in the Logo Guide, information about theprogram currently showing on thehighlighted channel appears in theChannel Banner. To see more information on a highlighted program,press the INFO button on your remote control.The Program Detail Screen appears,showing complete information about theprogram on the highlighted channel, anda list of actions you might want to takerelated to that program. To return to theLogo Guide, highlight the Back item fromthe on-screen list and press the buttonon your remote control.Tuning to a channel with the Logo GuideTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Logo Guide:1Use the arrow keys to highlight the channel you want to watch.2Press the button on your remote control.The Logo Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen.
54Chapter 3: Watching TVSwitching to another Guide styleYou can switch from the Logo Guide to the Grid Guide or Grid Guide (Name) whileviewing the Guide. Here’s how:1With the Guide displayed on your screen, press the red R button on yourremote control.A list of Guide Styles appears on your screen.2Use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to select the Guide style you wishto view, then press the button.The Guide Style list disappears, and theGuide appears in the style you chose.Searching for programs in the GuideYou can search the entire list of programs stored in your DIRECTV Receiver’sprogram guide to find exactly the program you wish to see. There are four ways tosearch the Guide:By Credits: Lets you find programs that match the actor, director, role, award,or year you type using an on-screen keyboard.By Title: Lets you find programs that match the program title you type usingan on-screen keyboard.By Text: Lets you find programs for which either the credits or the titlematch the search term you type using an on-screen keyboard.By Category: Lets you find programs that match the program categories and sub-categories you select from an on-screen list.These search techniques are described in the sections that follow.

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