Directv SIR-S75 User Manual

Chapter 3: Watching TV...39Remote control overview...

92Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasReviewing and controlling Caller IDThe Caller ID item in the SETUP menu allows you to view a l

93Identifying callersWith Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to yourDIRECTV Receiver, a message appears on your TV s

945 To see details about any of the listed calls, use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight the call from the list, then press the butt

953 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installationmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The Installation

967 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Time Zone menuitem, then press the button.A list appears from which you canchoose your l

973 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installationmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The Installation

98The System menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on yourremote control to highlight theSystem Information menu item, then press the button on yourre

99Viewing information on automatic system upgradesThe System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information aboutthe current software runn

1006 When you have finished reading the Upgrade Information or Past Upgradesscreen, you can exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on yourre

101Programming the remote controlYour DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control can be programmed to operate your TV,VCR, DVD player and other A/V equipment.

Table of ContentsChapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras...85Reading your mail ...

102Scanning methodTo use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control,follow these steps:1 Turn on the device you want to con

103Chapter 7: Programming the remote controlCode listsUse these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV Receiver’sremote control to o

104Chapter 7: Programming the remote controlTV (continued)Brand names Code numbersSAMPO 207 070 004 058 SAMSUNG 210 101 004 050089 105 160 127143 133S

105Chapter 7: Programming the remote controlTV (continued)Brand names Code numbersWARDS 004 019 064 008009 028 060 061063 072 074 143164 165WESTING HO

106Chapter 7: Programming the remote controlVCR (continued)Brand names Code numbersSYMPHONIC 034TANDY 010 034TATUNG 039 043 023TEAC 034 039 043 023TEC

107Chapter 7: Programming the remote controlAUX-CATVBrand names Code numbersHAMLIN 015 017 022JERROLD / G.I 010 021 025 OAK 008 016 023 PIONEER 007 02

108Chapter 7: Programming the remote controlDVDBrand names Code numbersALPINE 009APEX DIGITAL 075 076 DENON 030 226GE 035 036GOLDSTAR / LG 028 041HARM

109Chapter 8: TroubleshootingUse the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Receiver:Q: I have no picture and no sound and th

110Q: I have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn’t work.A: Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds; then plug it back in and turn it on.Check

111Specifications for model SIR-S75 Power supplyInput Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type)Power Consumption: 24W max Physical SpecificationSize: 12.13 i

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ...109Appendix: Specifications...

112Specifications for model SIR-S70Power supplyInput Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type)Power Consumption: 24W max Physical SpecificationSize 10.24 in.

AAC-3 57Access Cardinserting 12installing new 96Accessories 5, 6All channels profile 70Arrow buttons 40AUDIO button 57Audio language 57, 89Azi

114IndexSSatellite dish type See dish typeScheduling See timerScreen format 87SEARCH button 40, 54Searching by credits 55by title 55by text 55

Chapter 1: Getting startedThis chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up andusing your DIRECTV Receiver. It includes i

6Box contents for the SIR-S75If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer.AAA size batteriesDIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S75)RJ-11Telephone cord

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 t

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 co

Chapter 1: Getting started9Back of the DIRECTV ReceiverThe diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on theback of the rece

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 (n

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. T

DIRECTV ReceiverOwner’s ManualFor DIRECTV Receiver Models:SIR-S70SIR-S75

Chapter 1: Getting started12Inserting the Access CardThe next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to viewDIRE

13Jacks and cablesThe illustrations on these pages show the various types of jacks and cables used toconnect your DIRECTV Receiver. If you are unfamil

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-

Before making connectionsThe next steps are to determine which connection option you should use and then tomake the necessary connections. Before you

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting16Choosing a connectionYour DIRECTV Receiver supports a variety of connection possibilities to ensure thatit is co

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting17Connection option A:DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable onlyIf connection option A best matches your needs, fol

TVDIRECTV ReceiverANTENNA INANTENNA INTEL LINETEL LINEChapter 2: Setting up and connecting18Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections ar

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting19Connection option B:DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cablesIf connection option B best matches your needs, follow

DIRECTV ReceiverTV INPUTS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOLRTVTEL LINETEL LINEChapter 2: Setting up and connecting20Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connec

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting21Connection option C:DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables onlyIf connection option C best matches your n

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 ale

DIRECTV ReceiverVCRTVANTENNA INTV OUTTV OUTTEL LINETEL LINEANTENNA INANTENNA INChapter 2: Setting up and connecting22Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-

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

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting24DIRECTV ReceiverTVTV INPUTSTV INPUTSS-VIDEOS-VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOAUDIOAUDIOLROUTOUTVIDEOVIDEOAUDIOAUDIORLINVCRTEL LIN

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting25Connection option E:DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiverIf connection option E best matches your needs, follo

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting26Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70.DIRECTV ReceiverTVS-ViDEO

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting27Connection option F (SIR-S75 only):DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputsand digital A/V receiver1 M

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting28 DIRECTV ReceiverTVIN PUT IN PUTS-VIDEOS-VIDEOVIDEORLVIDEOAUDIOLLRRS-ViDEOS-ViDEOVIDEORAUDIOLS-ViDEOA/V Receiver

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting29Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S75 only)The VCR control cable allows your model SIR-S75 DIRECTV Rec

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 ont

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting31Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesThe Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find ou

Warning! Important Safety Instructions• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product.• Keep the safety and operating instr

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-dow

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting335 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Signal Metermenu item, then press the button on

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting34button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight the Setup menu, and

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting356 When you have displayed the correct dish type, use the right-arrow button onyour remote control to highlight t

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting364 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menuitem, then press the button on your

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting373 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System menuitem, then press the button on your r

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting38Activating your DIRECTV accountAfter you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV Receive

Remote control overviewHere is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTVReceiver’s remote control. Before your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control c

40VOL+/-Press these buttons to adjust the volumelevel of your TV (once the remote controlhas been programmed — see Chapter 7).You can control the volu

41Chapter 3: Watching TVChanging channels There are several ways to change the channel you are watching:1 Press the CH + button on the remote control

Warning! Important Safety InstructionsWarning! Important Safety Instructions• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be plac

42Chapter 3: Watching TVThe Full Channel BannerThe Channel Banner provides quick information about TV programs as you switchchannels on your DIRECTV R

43Chapter 3: Watching TVMulti-language This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available. Press theyellow AUDIO button to choose an altern

44Chapter 3: Watching TV2 Press the INFO button again.The Program Detail Screen appears.Another way to view the Program Detail screen is to enter the

45Chapter 3: Watching TVFinding out what’s on: the GuidesYour DIRECTV Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules.If you want

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

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

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 (

49Chapter 3: Watching TVGetting around in the Grid GuideYou can use the Grid Guide to get detailed information about the channels andprograms it conta

50Chapter 3: Watching TVTuning to a channel with the Grid GuideTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide:1 Use the arrow keys to highli

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

NoticeAAAAtttttttteeeennnnttttiiiioooonnnnTelephone Line InterruptionA continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV®Pay Per Vie

52Chapter 3: Watching TVUsing the Logo GuideThe Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showinginformation about the program current

53Chapter 3: Watching TVGetting around in the Logo GuideYou can use the Logo Guide to get information about the programs currentlyshowing on your DIRE

54Chapter 3: Watching TVSwitching to another Guide styleYou can switch from the Logo Guide to the Grid Guide or Grid Guide (Name) whileviewing the Gui

55Chapter 3: Watching TVSearching by Credits, Title, or TextIf you want to find all programs that star a certain actor, share a certain director,have

56Chapter 3: Watching TVSearching by CategoryWhen you search by category, you narrow down the list of programs by choosingfrom program categories and

57Chapter 3: Watching TVChoosing an alternate audio format for a programMany programs on your DIRECTV Receiver offer several audio formats. Forexample

58Chapter 3: Watching TV2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the name of theuser whose settings you wish to activate, then pres

59Chapter 3: Watching TV2 Press the INFO button on your remote control.The Program Details screen appears, with the list of available actions for that

60Chapter 3: Watching TV3 Press the button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay perview purchases.The Past Purchases screen appears.

61Chapter 3: Watching TV4 To see details for any of the purchases in the list, use the arrow buttons onyour remote control to highlight that purchase,

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62Chapter 3: Watching TV5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screenCancel Purchase button, then press the button on your

63Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S75 only)DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 can use the supplied VCR control cable toautomatically program your VC

644 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the VCR Setupmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.The VCR Setup scree

Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers65Scheduling program reminders and recording timersThere are two kinds of timers you can set to help

66Once you have set a program reminder,when the program is about to begin, theDIRECTV Receiver will display a messageon your screen reminding you abou

Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers673 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Timers menuitem, then press the but

687 When you have finished reviewing or modifying the timer, use the right-arrowbutton on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button,

69User profile basicsIf your DIRECTV Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in yourhousehold, you should consider setting up user profil

70There are six user profiles you can choose:FAMILY: The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for yourDIRECTV Receiver. The ratings limits, chann

Chapter 5: User profiles712 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menuitem, then press the button on your remote cont

Warrantyadjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance andenvironmental instructions that are covered and prescribed

72Editing channel listsYou can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels thatyou never watch from your channel list. Ed

Chapter 5: User profiles733 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profilecontaining the channel list you wish to edit (FAMILY,

74Setting ratings limitsTo control the ratings of the programs your family can watch, set ratings limits in theFAMILY profile. Ratings limits set in t

Chapter 5: User profiles753 Press the button on your remote control to display the FAMILYprofile menu.The FAMILY profile menu appears.4 Use the arrow

76Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the EntireAudience rating screen:TV-G: General audience. Although not specifically de

Chapter 5: User profiles776 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Children menuitem, then press the button on your remote cont

78Chapter 5: User profiles3 Press the button on your remote control to display the FAMILYprofile menu.The FAMILY profile menu appears.4 Use the arrow

Chapter 5: User profiles79The FAMILY profile menu appears.4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limitmenu item, then

80Allowing or blocking pay per view purchasesTo set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV Receiver,use the Pay Per View optio

Chapter 5: User profiles81Setting a pay per view spending limitTo limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use theSpen

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82Setting the screen color and translucencyFor each of the profiles, you can set a screen color and translucency level that willbe used to display the

Chapter 5: User profiles837 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Light, Medium,Dark, or Opaque. Then press the button on your rem

84Locking the system involves entering a four-digit password. You will need toremember this password to unlock the system in the future. Write down th

85Reading your mailThe MAILBOX menu item allows you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV oryour service provider. Here’s how:1 Press the MENU butto

863 To read one of the pieces of mail, use the arrow buttons on your remotecontrol to highlight that piece of mail in your mailbox, then press thebutt

873 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu.The Preferences menu appears.4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote contro

884 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Formatmenu item, then press the button on your remote control.A list of scree

893 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu.The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on yourremote contro

902 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menuitem, then press the button on your remote control.The Setup menu appears.

91Setting the Digital out audio format (model SIR-S75 only)If you are using the optical digital audio out port to connect your model SIR-75DIRECTV Rec