Samsung SIR-S60W, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIRECTV Multi Satellite Receiver Owner s Manual SIR S60W ...

Page 2: ...nding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Caution FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may 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 copyrigh...

Page 3: ...block these openings with any object and do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place it near a radiator or heat register If you place the product on a rack or bookcase ensure that there is adequate 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 ...

Page 4: ...vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions when the power supply cord or plug is damaged if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit if the product has been exposed to rain or water if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged when the pro...

Page 5: ... and films may be taped for private home viewing only Some pay per view programs may be licensed as view only programs O O O Ow w w wn n n ne e e er r r r s s s s R R R Re e e ec c c co o o or r r rd d d d The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the DIRECTV Multi Satellite Receiver The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label Record these numb...

Page 6: ...mote Control 16 Installing Remote Control Batteries 16 Remote Control Buttons 17 Programming Your Remote Control 19 Viewing DIRECTV Programming 20 Changing Channels 20 Channel Banner 20 Information Banner 20 Channel Banner Icons 21 Quick Guide 22 DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM 23 Help Screen 23 Menu Overview 24 Main Menu 24 Menu Overview Guide 25 Full Screen Program Guide 25 Scrolling 26 Color Button Funct...

Page 7: ...io 41 Screen Color 41 Translucency 42 Menu Overview Setup 43 Satellite Dish 43 TV Settings 45 System Status 45 Access Card 46 System Upgrades 47 Menu Overview Extras 48 Calendar 48 Biorhythm 48 Troubleshooting 49 Technical Specifications 50 Warranty 51 Appendix Code Lists 53 Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 8: ...ons you will learn Multiple ways to connect the Multi Satellite Receiver to your TV set How to access programming using the remote control and how to access programming via the front panel of the Multi Satellite Receiver The rest of the manual includes information on the Multi Satellite Receiver s menu system warranty as well as remote control codes for your TV VCR and DVD player Setting Up and Co...

Page 9: ...I R E C D I R E C T V T V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PLAY PLAY STOP STOP FF FF REW REW PAUSE PAUSE RECORD RECORD SET SET POWER POWER DVD DVD SA SAT TV TV VCR VCR INFO INFO MUTE MUTE VOL VOL CH E X IT MENU QUICK G UI D E BACK BACK FREEZE FREEZE WHO WHO OK OK AAA Size Batteries Multi Satellite Receiver RJ 11 Telephone Cord A V Cable Remote Control RF Coaxial Cable Access Card The Access Card may not be inc...

Page 10: ...e mail messages and software upgrades when it is turned off MENU Push this button to display the Main Menu OK Push this button to select a highlighted item in the menu system Arrows Push these buttons to navigate left right up or down in the menu system POWER Light indicator When the receiver is turned on a red light indicator on the front panel will illuminate MAIL Light indicator If you have an ...

Page 11: ...ation of the input and output jacks on the back panel of the receiver When connecting cables to these jacks please be sure to correctly match the corresponding inputs and outputs For example make sure the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna connects to the SATELLITE IN jack Setting Up and Connecting 6 ...

Page 12: ...ellite Receiver Open the door on the front panel of the Multi Satellite Receiver and insert the access card Make sure the side with the bar code is facing downwards and the yellow arrow is pointing away from you The access card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV Access card Top view Setting Up and Connecting ...

Page 13: ...bles Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to your TV or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier The audio video jacks found 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 If your TV set only has one audio input connect it to the red right audio cable connector Setting U...

Page 14: ...ing the components please run the audio video cables along the side of the TV set rather than straight down the back of the TV Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded Make sure to protect your components from overheating Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the Multi Satellite Receiver or any other components Make sure to position the components so that air can ...

Page 15: ...m and instructions show how to set up the connection from the Multi Satellite Receiver to your TV through a VCR an additional coaxial cable is required to complete this connection If you are not using a VCR in your set up please connect directly from the TV OUT jack on the back of the receiver to the IN jack on the back of your TV set Note Use the provided coaxial cable for best results Basic Conn...

Page 16: ...the IN FROM ANT terminal on the VCR with the included short coaxial cable Connect the VCR OUT TO TV jack to the IN terminal on the TV with a short coaxial cable not included Connect the power cords for your Multi Satellite Receiver TV and VCR to wall outlets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To watch DIRECTV programming With your VCR in TV mode or powered off tune your TV to channel 3 the default TV output channel of...

Page 17: ...ction from the Multi Satellite Receiver to your TV through a VCR an additional coaxial cable is required to complete this connection If you are not using a VCR in your set up please connect directly from the TV OUT jack on the back of the receiver to the IN jack on the back of your TV set in order to receive cable or off air antenna signals Advanced Connection for highest quality audio and video N...

Page 18: ...nect the red and white audio cables from the R Audio L jacks on the back of the Multi Satellite Receiver to the AUDIO jacks on the TV Please be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the same colors on the included audio cables Connect the yellow video cable between the VIDEO jack on the back of the Multi Satellite Receiver to the VIDEO jack on the TV Connect the power cords for your Multi Sat...

Page 19: ...on in relation to your dish location In other words elevation is the up and down positioning of your dish Plug the end of the power cord completely into a wall outlet Press the button on the remote control or the front of the Multi Satellite Receiver The red light indicator labeled POWER on the front panel will illuminate Press the button again to turn off the Multi Satellite Receiver Access the M...

Page 20: ...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 Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 Checking the signal strength Setting Up and Connecting 15 Highlight the Signal Meter i...

Page 21: ...rol Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown making sure the and ends of each battery line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment Snap the cover back onto the remote control Test remote control to make sure batteries have been inserted correctly Press the button and make sure the button lights up 1 2 3 4 Using Your Remote Control 16 Note Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for t...

Page 22: ... the volume level of your TV To operate your TV with the remote control you have to first program the TV button Please refer to the section on programming your remote control You can control the volume of your TV when in TV SAT or VCR mode MUTE Press this button to mute the TV audio Press it again to unmute the TV audio For this button to function properly you need to first program the TV button P...

Page 23: ...or menu currently on the TV CH Press these buttons to change channels on your TV or Multi Satellite Receiver To operate your TV with the remote control you have to first program the TV button Please refer to the section on programming your remote control INFO Press this button to display the Channel Banner and information about the current program This button works when you are watching DIRECTV pr...

Page 24: ... device turns off stop pressing the buttons Press the device button again The button should blink twice and then turn off Scaning Mode Use the scanning mode to scan through the list of codes for a particular device This could take some time because there might be many codes for the selected device 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pr Programming Y ogramming Your Remote Contr our Remote Control ol Manual Mode ...

Page 25: ...sappear after a few seconds The Information Banner contains the Channel Banner and information about the current program Channel Banner Channel Banner Infor Information Banner mation Banner Press the button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number Press the button to tune to a lower channel number Enter a channel number directly with the number buttons After entering a number press...

Page 26: ...when the channel is a music only channel PAY PER VIEW 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 DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM This icon appears when a channel or program is interactive When the flashes on screen press the button to access the interactive program enhancements Viewing DIRECTV Programming Ch...

Page 27: ...de timeline Use the buttons to scroll through channels one at a time in the Quick Guide Use the buttons on the remote control to scroll through the Guide more quickly While in the Quick Guide these buttons act as page up and page down buttons Use the button to tune to a current program or to schedule a timer for a future program When you press the button while in the Quick Guide the Information Ba...

Page 28: ...open the interactive window Then use the arrow buttons to move around the window and the button to make selections For more information on using DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM or to sign up to shop tune to Ch 499 the DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM Center Press the button on the remote control when the icon flashes in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the and buttons to scroll through the interactive scre...

Page 29: ...ctions set for the Family option will only take effect after the system is locked Options OPTIONS allows you to customize the look and feel of the on screen displays such as adjusting Screen Color and Translucency The OPTIONS menu also contains a Timers feature for scheduling programs a Mail Box for receiving messages from your service provider menus to Review Purchases a portal to DIRECTV INTERAC...

Page 30: ... the Guide Note Press the button on the remote control to access detailed information on any highlighted program Press the button again to hide the Information Banner Program information Date Channel logo short name number Current user profile Current time Program rating Icons Information banner Program schedule Program subcategory sort Program category sort User profile selector Channel names and...

Page 31: ...ote control to scroll through the Guide more quickly While in the Guide these buttons act as page up and page down buttons Menu Overview Guide CH CH 1 2 1 26 Color Button Functions Color Button Functions The green yellow and blue color buttons function differently while in the Full Screen Guide Instead of performing the function labeled on the remote control they perform the function corresponding...

Page 32: ...f scheduled programming at a time on the screen Program listings beyond two hours can be viewed by pressing the button or the green button AUDIO AUDIO Menu Overview Guide Who Red Button While in the the Guide you can select a different user profile To learn how to modify user profiles refer to the Profiles section of the Menu Overview Press the red button on the remote control to access this menu ...

Page 33: ...e BACK BACK Press the blue button to sort the Guide by program subcategories Highlight the subcategories you want and press the button to mark each one with a Highlight and select Done to perform the subcategory sort or highlight and select Cancel to cancel it To clear the selected subcategories highlight Clear and press the button Subcategory Blue Button The Guide also can be sorted by program su...

Page 34: ...up to 8 programs To learn more about scheduling Pay Per View programs see page 31 See page 37 for more information on Timers 29 Menu Overview Guide Scheduling Futur Scheduling Future Pr e Programs ograms Tune to a current program on a different channel by highlighting the program in the Guide and then pressing the button T Tuning to a Cur uning to a Curr rent Pr ent Program ogram ...

Page 35: ...program and the price of the purchase To purchase the program highlight Buy on the purchase screen and press the button Pur Purchasing Pay Per V chasing Pay Per View Pr iew Programs ograms If you are a DIRECTV customer and your telephone line is connected to your receiver you can purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events Note Be sure the telephone line is properly connected before making a p...

Page 36: ... the button If a timer is available it will be scheduled and the Set Timer button will change to Cancel Timer Highlight it and press the button again to cancel the timer that was just set Other Pay Per View Showings Highlight the Other Showings button and press the button Select a time range you wish to search in the Guide If you find a different showing you want to purchase highlight it and press...

Page 37: ...ove a particular channel to the Block column When the system is locked channels in the Block column will be unviewable unless the system password is entered 2 1 3 4 Note When the system is locked channels blocked in the Family profile will remain blocked even if you choose a different profile The Family profile is the master profile for your system Any edits to the Family profile channel list will...

Page 38: ...ke effect the system must be locked Please refer to the Lock Unlock system section of this manual for instructions 1 2 3 Note Once locked the system will ask you to enter your password if you want to view a program that exceeds your Spending Limit Highlight and select the Spending Limit option within profiles to access this menu Use the buttons to set the spending limit per event For the spending ...

Page 39: ... When the system is locked channels blocked in the Family profile will remain blocked even if you choose a different profile Highlight User 1 User 2 User 3 or User 4 while in the Profiles menu and press the button Then Highlight the Edit Channel List option and press the button Scroll through the channels in the View column and press the button to move a particular channel to the Block column When...

Page 40: ...elect characters to spell the new name Please note that the system can only take names up to 8 letters long If you try to input more than 8 letters for a name the system will not accept any of the additional letters When finished highlight Done and press the button Edit User Name The user names User 1 User 4 can be customized to names of your choice Menu Overview Profiles 1 2 3 4 35 ...

Page 41: ... When you access blocked channels or programs that exceed your spending or rating limit you will be asked for your password After the correct four digit password is entered your receiver will remain temporarily unlocked until you turn off your Multi Satellite Receiver All locks and limits will be enforced again when your system is turned on again While the system is temporarily unlocked the icon w...

Page 42: ...selecting a Start Time T Timers imers Setting this function will automatically tune the system to a selected channel at a selected time and date Timer ID Number The Timer function allows you to set up to 8 timers Select a Timer ID Number by pressing the button repeatedly to scroll through these numbers Turn On Channel To select the channel you want to schedule with a timer enter the channel number...

Page 43: ...g buttons and press the button to read the message After you have read the message follow the on screen instructions to delete it 1 2 3 Timer Mode To set the timer to work Once Daily or Weekly highlight Timer Mode and toggle through the three modes by pressing the button View All Timers To view all set timers highlight View and press the button A list of all Timer ID Numbers and their settings wil...

Page 44: ... Future Purchases To view past purchases while in the Options menu highlight the Review Purchases item and press the button Highlight the Past Purchases item and press the button Select a past purchase using and the button To view future purchases while in the Options menu highlight the Review Purchases item and press the button Highlight the Future Purchases item and press the button Select a fut...

Page 45: ... on screen and then press the button on your remote to start interacting The Interactive menu provides more details on this interactive service Select Interactive from the Options menu and press the button Highlight the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center item and press the button Your system will tune to channel 499 Use the and buttons to navigate and the button to make selections in the DIRECTV INTERACTI...

Page 46: ...efault language Then press the button to select it Your selection will be marked with a Menu Overview Setup 1 2 3 Scr Screen Color een Color The Screen Color option allows you to change the color of the menu screens You can choose one of five color schemes default spring summer fall and winter To access this menu highlight the Screen Color item from the Options menu and press the button To select ...

Page 47: ...Translucency level of menu items that display over video To access this menu highlight the Translucency item from the Options menu and press the button Choose a translucency level using the buttons to hightlight a level and the button to select it 1 2 42 Menu Overview Options ...

Page 48: ...l Dish 3 Satellite Locations An illustration of each dish type displays when selected The system is set to Round Dish by default Satellite Dish Satellite Dish This menu contains the information needed to properly install your satellite dish antenna Select Type To access the Setup menu first access the Main Menu by pressing the button on the remote control or front panel Then highlight Setup and pr...

Page 49: ...ur dish For more information about the installation of your dish please refer to the installation manual included with your satellite dish equipment 1 2 0 9 Signal Meter The Signal Meter menu shows the strength of the received satellite signal You can check the signal strength value 1 100 by selecting a Network and a Transponder Please note that this menu will automatically display the applicable ...

Page 50: ...TV if you are using the TV OUT coaxial cable connection Highlight and Select the TV Settings item in the Setup menu Press the button to toggle between 4 3 standard and 16 9 widescreen System Status System Status The System Test menu checks whether or not your system is operating normally This screen tests your satellite tuner access card and telephone connection and displays technical system infor...

Page 51: ...ssue you a new access card to replace the one currently in your system To replace your access card select the Access Card menu item and follow the on screen instructions System Features The system Features menu shows Guide Type Network Support and DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM Status ...

Page 52: ...uld 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 DO NOT unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Use the System Upgrades menu to access information on system upgrades or modifications scheduled by DIRECTV This menu al...

Page 53: ...ess the button Calendar Calendar Bior Biorhythm hythm Highlight Biorhythm item from the Extras menu and press the button Enter your birthday and today s date using the buttons Highlight OK and the press the button to display your daily status The black vertical line represents today s date on the monthly timeline Menu Overview Extras MENU 1 2 3 2 3 1 Use the Biorhythm feature to check your daily p...

Page 54: ...r and your TV Turn your receiver off unplug wait 10 to 20 seconds plug back in and turn it on Q I have a frozen screen and the Power button doesn t work A Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds plug back in and turn it on Check the batteries in the remote Q I cannot view a program A Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch Call your service provider if you are not sure...

Page 55: ... VCR input output RJ 11 Modem Interface Smart card reader Electrical Main power supply 90 250V 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 30W Environment Temperature Operating 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storage 14 to 158 F 10 to 70 C Physical Dimensions Size 10 24 in W x 1 96 in H x 7 17 in L 260mm x 50mm x 182mm Weight 2 87 lbs 1 3kg Package Contents SIR S60W Multi Satellite Receiver IR universal remote control T...

Page 56: ... specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer SAMSUNG s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement Non SAMSUNG h...

Page 57: ...EGARDLESS 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 FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND P...

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