Samsung SIR-TS360 - Satellite TV Receiver, SIRT351 Owner's Manual

MF68-00298A-00

Owner’s Manual Manual del propietario

DIRECTV®HD Receiver Receptor HD DIRECTV

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SIR-TS360

Samsung Electronics America inc.

SERVICE DIVISION

400 Valley Road, Suite 201

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.samsungusa.com

Owner’s Manual

DIRECTV®HD Receiver

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SIR-TS360

Important Safety Information

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a used, caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.

Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine. If you are replacing it with the other vendor's part, it should be minimum AWG #26 or larger gage.

HD Receiver.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance have been included with this product.

Pay Per View

Program Recording Restrictions

All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details.

High definition broadcast copyright limitations

Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. (Also, whenever possible you should connect both HD and SD interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted due to copyright restrictions.)

Owner's Record

The model number, serial numbers, Access Card Number and Receiver ID are located on the rear panel of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers for reference when calling your sales or service representative regarding this product.

Model Number: ____________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________________

Access Card Number: _______________________________

Receiver ID: ________________________________________

Customer Support

For DIRECTV®Programming

For 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 Installation

To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV

HD Receiver, call the dealer from whom

you purchased your system.

For Hardware

To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV

HD Receiver, call Samsung Customer Support

at 1-800-522-2946.

One (1) Year Parts and Labor*

(*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE OREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion 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 you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty hardware ser vice, please contact SAMSUNG at:

SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVICE

400 VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 201, MT ARLINGTON, NJ 07856,

TEL: 973-601-6000, FAX: 973-601-6001

1-800-522-2946 and SAMSUNGUSA.COM

What are Analog TV, DTV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? . . . . . .10

What kinds of TV programming can I watch

with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? . . . . . . . .11

Resolution and interlacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Video output/input options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Screen formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dolby®Digital 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Front panel controls and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Back of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Inserting the Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Before making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting your DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connecting the VCR control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Tur ning on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver for the first time . . . . . . . . . . .37

Memorizing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Checking the satellite signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the dish type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using Auto Detection to set the dish type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Testing the DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Testing the Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting up local networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Scanning off-air and cable TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Activating your DIRECTV account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Remote control overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Getting information on the TV program you are watching . . . . . . . .51

Finding out what’s on: the Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Searching for programs in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Choosing an alternate audio format for a program . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Changing the User setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Pay per view programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

TABLE OF C ONTENTS

Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting up the VCR control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Scheduling program reminders and recording timers . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers . . . . . . . .72

Chapter 6: User profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

User profiles basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Editing user profile names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Editing channel lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting a pay per view spending limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Setting the screen color and translucency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Setting the current user profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Reading your mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Setting system preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Reviewing and controlling caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Setting the Local Time options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Adjusting the Raster(Picture) Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Installing a new Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Setting Remote control type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Setting RF Remote control ID (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Viewing important information and a list of features

supported by your DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Viewing information on automatic system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . .105

Viewing fun system extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Testing the DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Chapter 8: Programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Programming the IR remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Operating a device with your programmed remote control . . . . . .107

Programming the RF remote control (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Operating a device with your programmed remote control (RF) . . .109

Code lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

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HD Receiver, and provides

HD Receiver?

Digital 5.1

What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver?

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides you with the ability to receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and to display them on virtually any TV or monitor. Using the Air In, Satellite In, and Cable In jacks on the back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver, you can receive television programs from:

HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV®programming via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the Air In jack). Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the Cable In jack).

To view cable TV or DIRECTV®programming, programming subscriptions are also required.

What equipment is required to view HDTV programming?

To view HDTV programming, in addition to your DIRECTV®HD Receiver, you will need an HDTV monitor or television set. For DIRECTV®High-Definition programming, you’ll also need an oval triple LNB multi-satellite dish, including a Sat C LNB (a dish that can receive signals from all 3 of the satellite locations providing DIRECTV programming). To receive analog and digital off-air television broadcasts, you’ll need an off-air antenna. To receive cable TV programming, you’ll need a cable TV connection (provided by your local cable TV service provider).

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each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video, the more detailed and sharp the picture will be. Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video. HDTV uses either 720 lines, or 1080 lines to make each video frame.

frames per second, depending on the TV and broadcast). Interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line. Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames of video (each lasting 1/60th of a second), and combine them into one frame lasting 1/30th of a second. In this way, interlacing tricks your eye into thinking it is seeing twice the resolution that is actually being displayed. In non-interlaced video, (referred to as progressive scan video), video frames are displayed every 1/60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame.

HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions

HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video

HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversion from input signal

The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format.

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides several display formats as shown in the following table. It also shows the formats available at each output terminal.

When you press the Resolution button on the front panel or the remote control, the display format will be switched between 1080i, 720p, 480p/i, Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3. All input signal formats in the 1080i, 720p and 480p/i modes will be converted to the selected display format. The output display format in the Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3 modes will be automatically changed according to the input signal format as shown in the above table.

With the Resolution

button set to :

1080i mode

720p mode

480p/i mode

Native 1 mode

Native 2 mode

Native 3 mode

Input Signal format

all formats

480p/i

720p

1080i

480p/i

720p

1080i

480p/i

720p

1080i

Output Display format

1080i

720p

480p/i

720p

1080i

480p/i

1080i

480p/i

720p

Output Connection

YPbPr

RGB

DVI

S-Video

Video

Available Formats

1080i/720p/480p/i/Native1/ Native2/ Native3

480i

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HD Receiver at any resolution would be

HD Receiver. For example, if you have a High Definition TV capable of

HD Receiver to your TV.

HD Receiver’s RESOLUTION button set to either 720p

Aspect ratio

In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the shape of the screen as defined by the ratio of the screen’s width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV, the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high (usually written 4:3). This is the familiar shape of conventional TVs — slightly wider than they are tall. For HDTV broadcasts, the aspect ratio is 16:9 (nearly twice as wide as it is tall). This is, not coincidentally, more like the shape of movies shown in theaters. This makes HDTV an ideal format for broadcasting and viewing movies on a TV. But what happens if you are watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on a rectangular 16:9 TV, or vice-versa? The DIRECTV®HD Receiver allows you to choose from a variety of screen formats to help you deal with those scenarios.

Screen formats

To deal with the mismatches that can occur between the shapes of TVs and the aspect ratios of program broadcasts, the DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides you with a set of screen format controls. These controls allow you to pick a format to use for both 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs, and for 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs. Here is an explanation of the options. (Details for setting this preference are included in Chapter 7.)

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HD Receiver gives you 4 ways to fix the problem:

until the entire width of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen, so black/gray bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen.

HD Receiver to the Full setting, 16:9 images are stretched to fit the height of the screen, like in the Letter box format. But instead of applying black/gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen, the program image is stretched vertically until it is tall enough to fill your screen. Your entire TV screen is full, but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program – to – screen mismatch.

an equal ratio, keeping the 16:9 aspect ratio intact. The left and right portions of the image will be cut.

and bottom edges more than the left and right edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom1. The top, bottom, left and right portions of the image will be cut, but less than Zoom 1.

16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs

For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV®HD Receiver gives you 5 ways to fix the problem:

Pillar box: If you choose the pillar box format, the 4:3 image is shrunk until

the entire height of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer wide enough to fill your screen, so black/gray bars are seen at the left and right edges of the screen.

Full: If you set your DIRECTV

HD Receiver to the Full setting, 4:3 images are stretched to fit the width of the screen, like in the Pillar box format. But instead of applying black/gray bars to the sides of the screen, the program image is stretched horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen. Your entire TV screen is full, but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program – to – screen mismatch.

Zoom 1: This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at an

equal ratio, keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio intact. The top and bottom portions of the image will be cut.

Zoom 2: This format breaks the 4:3 aspect ratio and stretches the left and

right edges more than the top and bottom edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom1. The top, bottom, left and right portions of the image will be cut, but less than Zoom 1.

Panorama: This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at a

certain ratio, keeping the center of the image intact. The center of the screen will keep the equal ratio and the expansion ratio increases toward the horizontal direction at both sides.

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Full

*Letter box Full Zoom 1 Zoom 2

Pillar box Full Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Panorama

Dolby®Digital 5.1

Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1. Dolby Digital 5.1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal. The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, left-rear, right-rear and a low-frequency effects channel (designed for subwoofers). The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging, and sonic excitement of a real theater.

Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5.1. For DIRECTV

programming, you can see which programs are broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon ( ).

To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to the DIRECTV®HD Receiver through the Dolby Digital Optical jack or the Dolby Digital Coaxial jack.

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Getting started

HD Receiver. It includes information on:

HD Receiver

HD Receiver is to unpack the box and

< DIRECTV®HD Receiver >

AAA size batteries

RJ-11

Telephone cord

Access Card

Component cable

(Y/P

B/PR cable)

Remote control (IR)

Display Window

Displays information about your Digital Satellite Receiver.

Remote Control Sensor

Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver.

STANDBY

Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.

displays the Main Menu.

INFO

displays TV program information.

SELECT

selects highlighted items on Guide and Menu screens.

EXIT

clears on-screen displays and return to TV program viewing.

ARROW

The arrow buttons navigate in the on-screen Guide and menu system.

RESOLUTION

Sets the video resolution output by the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to match the resolution of your TV or monitor (480p/i). Affects the signal output from the COMPONENT OUT, RGB OUT, and DVI/HDCP OUT jacks.

OUTPUT MODE

This button determines the signal type output by either DVI/HDCP OUT and RGB OUT, or COMPONENT OUT jacks.

Access Card slot

This slot holds the Access Card (which allows you to view DIRECTV®programming).

RESET

Resets your Digital Satellite Receiver.

Front panel controls and lights

< Display Window >

Stand by mode indicator

Remote Control Sensor

STANDBY RESET

INFO

SELECT RESOLUTION

EXIT OUTPUT MODE

Signal antenna indicator

Dolby Digital indicator

Display format indicator

Display Interface indicator

Broadcaster signal indicator

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Getting started

HD Receiver from TV, digital monitor, DVD, VCR, or other audio equipment.

or PR).

HD Receiver to a TV that accepts the unconverted DVI signal from a HD digital

HD Receiver to a TV that accepts HD RGB video input.

HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input.

HD Receiver

VIDEO OUT

Using standard video cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to your TV or VCR.

AUDIO OUT(L1,R1,L2,R2)

Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of Dolby Prologic decoding with the left, right, center, and surround audio channel signals.

COMPONENT OUT(YPBPR)

Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts HD component video input.

DOLBY DIGITAL(COAXIAL)

Using a coaxial digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that accepts coaxial digital audio input.

DOLBY DIGITAL OUT(OPTICAL)

Using an optical digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that accepts optical digital audio input.

TEL LINE

A telephone line connected to this jack allows you to order pay per view programming.

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Inserting the Access Card

The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view DIRECTV®programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.

Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. The slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

Insert the Access Card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing away from you.

The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider.

Access Card

(Top view)

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Setting up and connecting

HD Receiver.

HD Receiver

HD Receiver for the first time

HD Receiver

HD Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or

HD Receiver, or any other components.

Jacks and cables

The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

ANTENNA terminals (cable not included)

Use AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an RG-6 coaxial cable, SATELLITE IN terminals can be used to connect Satellite dish input.

Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type)

Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The Video out jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV

HD Receiver to an A/V receiver. The audio/video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).

Telephone jack and cord

The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV

HD Receiver to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV

Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV®HD Receiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds.

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Setting up and connecting

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HD Receiver to TVs, VCRs, and A/V

DVI jack and cable (cable not included)

Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your DIRECTV

HD Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off-air, cable, or DIRECTV®programming directly to A/V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information. The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)

RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included)

RGB OUT jack and cable use a computer-standard 15-pin VGA video connection. Each main video color, Red, Green, and Blue uses a separate pin; and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal sync signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable, you can connect your DIRECTV

HD Receiver to devices equipped with RGB input jacks (computer monitors, for example). The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)

Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included)

Optical digital jack and cable use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data. The jack and cable must be aligned before you plug in the cable. The jack and cable may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections.

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Connecting your DIRECTV®HD Receiver

Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV®HD Receiver are turned off and unplugged.

If you plan to use the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to watch DIRECTV®programming, connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

If you plan to watch cable TV programming, connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system to the CABLE IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

If you plan to watch off-air TV programming (analog or digital), connect the coaxial cable running from your off-air TV antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV®HighDefinition Receiver.

Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

NOTE

A triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna including a Sat C LNB is required to receive HD programming from DIRECTV.

Make video connections to your TV. Your DIRECTV®HD Receiver supports the following kinds of video connections:

DVI RGB component (Y, PB, PR) S-Video composite (standard A/V jacks)

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Make audio connections to your TV or A/V receiver. Your DIRECTV®HD Receiver supports the following kinds of audio connections:

optical digital coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks

Choose the highest quality connection that your TV (or A/V receiver, if you are using one) supports (see your TV or A/V receiver owner’s manual for information). The optical and coaxial digital audio outputs provide the highest quality audio (see Dolby Digital 5.1 in Chapter 1). The standard A/V audio jacks provide the next best audio quality. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the audio cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on the back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to the audio input(s) on your TV.

NOTE

If you use the OPTICAL DIGITALAUDIO OUT jack, remove the protective plug from the jack before making connections. RGB, Component, DVI and S-Video jacks do not output audio.

HD CONNECTIONS

OR OR OR

SD CONNECTIONS

AV Receiver TV Monitor

OR OR

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If you connected your TV using RGB/DVI or YPBPRoutput, press the output mode button to select RGB/DVI or YPBPRoutput mode.

(Optional) follow the instructions on the next page if you have a VCR and want to hook up the VCR control.

Plug in the power cords for your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

Setting your TV input button

To view any of the programming from your DIRECTV®HD Receiver (satellite, cable, or off-air), set your TV to display the input from the video input jack you used to connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Also, if necessary, set your A/V receiver to play the audio from the audio input jack you used to make the audio connection. See your A/V receiver manual for help.

Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver.

You can operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the RF remote control. (Optional)

Connect the RF Receiver to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver.

NOTE

The operating range of the remote control is about 100 feet when connecting the RF receiver. This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions, weak batteries, obstacle, etc...

VCR

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HD Receiver to automatically program your

HD Receiver, follow these steps:

HD Receiver.

Turning on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver for the first time

You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV®HD Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV®HD Receiver. If you connected the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to video input jacks on your TV, you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks. Usually this is done by pressing a Video, Input, or Mode button on your TV’s remote control. (See the manual for your TV if you need help.)

Press the POWER button on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver’s remote control or on the front of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver. Characters will be displayed on the VFD in the front panel. If this is the first time you have turned on your DIRECTV®HD Receiver, it will take a few moments to acquire the program guide from the satellite. During this process, the Progress screen appears. When the program guide has been fully acquired, the Progress screen clears and the TV screen is displayed. You are ready to continue setting up your DIRECTV System.

Memorizing Channels

If your DIRECTV®HD Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TV programs, your satellite dish is setup and working. You can skip ahead to the section on Setting the dish type. If your DIRECTV®HD Receiver cannot acquire the program guide, and you intend to watch DIRECTV®programming, you may need to adjust the way your satellite dish is installed. To do this, first make sure your TV and DIRECTV®HD Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly. Then follow the instructions below to use your DIRECTV®HD Receiver’s Menu system to set up your satellite dish.

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Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote control to enter your five-digit ZIP code. When you have entered all five digits, the screen updates to display the correct azimuth, elevation, and (for oval dish types only) tilt. Azimuth refers to the left-to-right angle to which you should point your dish. Elevation refers to the up-and-down angle to which you should point your dish. Tilt (for oval dishes only) refers to the amount off-horizontal you should twist the dish on its axis. Write down these numbers and use them to accurately point your satellite dish.

To 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 strength

The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your satellite dish. This is useful while setting up your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter. Satellite signal strength can be affected by how accurately you have pointed the satellite dish, and by any obstructions between the satellite and the satellite dish (tree limbs, for example).

NOTE

If you connected your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to an off-air antenna, you can check the strength of any digital signals received by that antenna using the Digital Off-Air Signal Strength meter. Follow the instructions in Programming local channels later in this chapter.

To check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps:

Press the MENU button on your remote control.

Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button.

Highlight the Installation menu item, then press the SELECT button.

Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the SELECT button.

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High-Definition programming, you will need an oval triple LNB satellite dish antenna.

Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Set Dish menu appears.

Highlight the Select Dish Type menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Select Dish Type screen appears.

Use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the Dish Type option on the Select Dish Type screen.

Use the up- and down-arrow buttons on your remote control to display the dish type you are using (Round, Oval-2, Oval-3, or No Dish). As you display each dish type, the on-screen pictures update showing you what each of these dish types look like. If you plan to use your DIRECTV®HD Receiver for local off-air or cable TV programs, but do not plan to receive DIRECTV®programming, select No Dish.

A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV®HD Receiver needs to reboot (turn itself off and on) for the Dish Type setting to take effect. When you have displayed the correct dish type, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen SELECT button, then press the SELECT button.

To change the Dish Type to the new setting, highlight the on-screen SELECT button, then press the SELECT button. To leave the Dish Type setting unchanged, highlight the on-screen Cancel button, and press the SELECT button.

After you select the on-screen SELECT button, the DIRECTV®HD Receiver will reboot. If you selected No Dish, the DIRECTV®HD Receiver will perform an auto-scan to put your cable and off-air channels into its memory so you can tune them and see them in the on-screen Guide.

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HD Receiver must be receiving a strong signal from the satellite (that is,

HD Receiver starts attempting to identify the

HD Receiver will

Testing the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, Receiver ID, LNB Output, and your Phone line connection. This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV®HD receiver.

To start the System Test, follow these steps:

Press the MENU button on your remote control.

Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button.

Highlight the System menu item, then press the SELECT button.

Highlight the System Test menu item, then press the SELECT button. The System Test screen appears. The test will begin as soon as the screen appears. Results are displayed in a moment. If the test discovers a problem with the satellite tuning, check that the satellite dish is pointed properly, and that nothing is obstructing the direct view to the satellite. If the test discovers a problem with the Access Card, check that the card is properly inserted. (See Inserting the Access Card in Chapter 2 for details.)

If the test discovers a problem with the Receiver ID, contact an authorized call center.

NOTE

The Receiver ID is printed on the rear panel of your receiver and consists of twelve digits.

If the test discovers a problem with the LNB output, check an antenna signal operates before contacting an authorized call center. For problems with the phone line connection, be sure that the DIRECTV®HD Receiver is connected to a phone line, and that the phone line is working. (Try plugging a telephone into the line you are using for the DIRECTV®HD Receiver; check to see if the phone gets a dial tone. If so, the line is working.)

When you have finished the Signal Strength test, you can run the test again using the on-screen Test Again button, exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control, or use the arrow keys to highlight on-screen BACK button, then press the SELECT button to return to the System menu.

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HD Receiver to a satellite dish and subscribe to

programming, you can still add local channels to the Guide by following the instructions

To set up the Local Networks menu option:

Press the MENU button on your remote control.

Highlight Setup, and press the SELECT button.

Highlight Installation, and press the SELECT button.

Highlight Local Networks, and press the SELECT button.

Highlight Primary Air, and press the SELECT button.

Highlight the first box in the ZIP code area, then use the number buttons on your remote control to enter your ZIP code. After a while, a list of cities appears below your ZIP code.

Highlight the name of the city from which your local channels are broadcast, and press the SELECT button.

Highlight the on-screen BACK button, and press the SELECT button. You return to the Local Networks screen.

(Optional) If you receive off-air broadcasts from a second city, highlight Secondary Air, and press the SELECT button. Repeat steps 6 - 8 for the second city.

(Optional) If you receive programming from a cable TV service, highlight Cable, and press the SELECT button. Repeat steps 6 - 8 for the cable service.

When you have finished entering your local broadcast and cable TV information, press the EXIT button on your remote control. The DIRECTV®HD Receiver will reboot (turn itself off and then back on). After rebooting, the DIRECTV®HD Receiver will acquire and provide Guide information for your local off-air and cable TV channels.

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HD Receiver can also add off-air

HD Receiver.

HD Receiver to automatically scan for

HD Receiver, then press the SELECT button.

HD Receiver automatically starts looking

If any of the off-air antenna channels appear out-of-tune, you can fine tune them using the Fine Tune Channels item in the Antenna & Cable menu.

If you have added digital channels from an off-air antenna, you can check the signal strength for that channel by using the Digital Off-Air Signal Strength menu item in the Antenna & Cable menu.

To exit the Menu system press the EXIT button on your remote control.

Activating your DIRECTV account

After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV®HD Receiver, you must contact your service provider to create an account. To order programming from DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). Check with your retailer or visit www.DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area. DIRECTV®programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, which is provided at DIRECTV.com or with your first DIRECTV bill. Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be required. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV®System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware.

Upgrades

Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the System Upgrades menu item (in the System section of the Setup menu) to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.

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HD Receiver’s remote control.

POWER

Turns the device you are controlling on or off.

SET

Use this button when programming your remote control to operate your TV, VCR, DVD player, or an auxiliary device (AUX). See Chapter 8, Programming the remote control.

MODE

These buttons tell the current state of your remote control. Selects a target device to be controlled i.e., TV, VCR, DVD, AUX, DIRECTV. These buttons work only after the remote control has been programmed.

VOL+/-

Adjust the volume level of your TV (once the remote control has been programmed). You can control the volume when in TV, DIRECTV, or VCR mode.

MUTE

Mute or unmute the TV audio (once the remote control has been programmed).

TV/VIDEO

Button the TV between its video input modes (Once the remote control has been programmed) if the TV mode is selected. In the DIRECTV mode, it will be used for external input switching.

Change channels on your DIRECTV HD Receiver or your TV (once the remote control has been programmed).

INFO

Display the Channel Banner and information about the current program.

HELP

Display instructions about the screen or menu currently displayed.

WHO

Press to change the current user profile.

QUICK

Press this button to view the Quick Guide.

Press this button to display the on-screen Menu.

GUIDE

Press to view the on-screen Program Guide.

Up/Down/Left/Right arrows

These buttons move the highlight to any on-screen Guide or Menu selection.

SELECT

Select highlighted items in the on-screen Menu or Guide.

BACK

Return to the channel you were last watching, or return to a previous Menu.

EXIT

Exit any Guide or Menu screen and return to the TV program you were watching.

CALLER ID (red button)

Displays the phone numbers of callers who called you on the phone line connected to your DIRECTV

HD Receiver (works only if you subscribe to your telephone service’s caller ID service). While in the Guide, this button lets you change the Guide style.

FREEZE (green button)

Takes a still picture of the TV screen. Press it again to resume the program you were watching. In the Guide, this button lets you see program listings for different times.

AUDIO (yellow button)

While watching TV, press this button to select an alternate audio track. While in the Guide, this button lets you view programs in selected categories.

SEARCH (blue button)

Press this button to search for a program listing in the Guide.

Number and delimiter buttons (0-9, – )

Press the number buttons to tune to a channel or to enter numbers on Menu screens. Press the delimiter button (-) to separate parts of a number.

GAME

Accesses games you can play.

FORMAT

Cycles through the formats available for your display type.

Displays and hides Closed Caption text.

VCR control buttons

VCR control buttons operate your VCR with the Play, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Record, Stop and Pause buttons (once the remote control has been programmed).

RES

Changes the screen resolution.

RESET

Resets the remote control.

VCR Control Buttons

œœ

Used for rewinding

√

Plays the videotape or DVD disc

√√

Used for fast-forwarding

●

Saves the current channel to the VCR

■

Used for stopping play

❙❙

To pause or play video.

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HD Receiver can receive.)

HD Receiver’s remote control to adjust

Getting information on the TV program you are watching

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

The Channel Banner

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

The Full Channel Banner

The Channel Banner provides quick information as you button channels on your DIRECTV

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

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

Channel number and name

Channel logo Program start

and end times

Program rating Information icons

(See next page for details.)

Current time and date

Current user profile

Signal type and audio format

Program title

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Multi-language

This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available. Press the yellow AUDIO button to choose an alternate audio track.

Locked

This icon appears when the system is locked.

Unlocked

This icon appears when the system is temporarily unlocked.

Mail

This icon appears when there are unread mail messages from DIRECTV in your system mailbox.

Music channel

This icon appears when the channel is a music-only channel.

Pay per view program

This icon appears when the program is a pay per view program.

Closed caption

This icon appears when closed captioning is available for a program.

Dolby®Digital

This icon indicates that the current program is being broadcast using a Dolby Digital audio track. Because all high-definition broadcasts use Dolby Digital audio, the icon does not appear for HDTV broadcasts.

Letterbox

This icon indicates that the current program is being broadcast using the letterbox widescreen video format.

High definition

This icon indicates that the current program is a High Definition broadcast (HDTV).

All Day Ticket

This icon will appear when you purchase All Day Ticket.

To view the Program Detail Screen:

While watching a TV program, press the INFO button on your remote control.

The Full Channel Banner appears.

Press 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.

Program Detail Screen actions

In addition to a description of the program you are watching, the Program Detail Screen provides a list of actions you can take related to that program. Here are descriptions 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 Program Detail Screen. Exit: Clears the screen and displays the last channel you were viewing. Buy $(Price): For pay per view programs, allows you to purchase the program. Cancel $(Price): For pay per view programs that you have previously purchased but that have

not yet aired, lets you cancel your purchase.

View: Displays the channel airing the program described. Schedule: For future programs, allows you to set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to remind

you when the program is about to start, or to set your DIRECTV®HD Receiver and VCR to record the program.

Unschedule: For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder or recording,

allows you to cancel the reminder or recording.

Episodes: For programs broadcast as episodes, allows you to view a list of other

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 list

Select this arrow and press the

SELECT button to scroll down.

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Setting the default Guide style

The Guide menu item allows you to set which style of Guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote control. Here’s how:

Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears on your screen. When you display the Main menu, the Guide item is highlighted.

Press the SELECT button. The Guide menu appears.

Use the up- and down-arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Guide menu item. The page icon to the right of the Set Guide item indicates selecting this item will display a list of options.

Press the SELECT button on your remote control. A list of Guide Styles appears.

Highlight the Guide style you wish to have displayed anytime you press the GUIDE button, then press the SELECT button. The list of Guide styles disappears, and the style you chose is displayed in the Set Guide menu item.

To exit the Menu, press the EXIT button on your remote control. Pressing the GUIDE button will now display the Guide style you selected.

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Using the Grid Guide

The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list. It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and recordings, etc.

Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide

To display or clear the Grid Guide:

To display the Grid Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control.

The Grid Guide appears. (Pressing the GUIDE button displays the Guide style — Grid Guide,

Grid Guide (Name), or Logo Guide — established in the Set Guide option in the Guide menu. The default setting is Grid Guide).

You can also display the Grid Guide by pressing the MENU button on your remote control. Then highlight Guide and press the SELECT button. Then highlight Grid Guide and press the SELECT button again.

To clear the Grid Guide from your screen, press the EXIT button on your remote control.

Grid Guide overview

This diamond marks the current time (so you can see how close you are to a program start or end time).

Title of the highlighted program or channel

This Banner shows information about the channel or program highlighted in the Guide.

Picture-inGuide shows you the program you are watching.

The program currently highlighted.

Icons to remind you about the Guide functions of the red, green, yellow, and blue buttons on your remote control.

Current time and date

Signal type

The program list; use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight different areas.

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