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Philips DSX 5250 User Manual

Philips DSX 5250 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Read Instructions - Retain Instructions - Heed Warnings - Follow Instructions - Attachments - Water and Moisture - Accessories - An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
  • Page 3 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the product from lightning and power line surges.
  • Page 4 Carts and Stands - Heat - NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point cable entry as practical. CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERTED.

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information FCC Part 68 ANALOG DEVICE WARNINGS This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules. A label on the rear panel of this equipment contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. OVERVIEW ..............4 Features .
  • Page 7 16.USING MENU MODE ............24 Messages .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Information in this guide will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite receiver. Further help is available on screen. A glossary of terms is provided at the end of this manual. Features Your satellite receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites. In addition, you can customize your viewing by setting up custom viewing schedules, setting favorite programs, setting viewing preferences, and ordering Pay-per-view programs.

  • Page 9: Modes

    Modes Your satellite receiver has four modes: Standby - satellite receiver is on but inactive; television is off. TV Mode - displays television programming. Guide Mode - for viewing schedules and tuning to a program. Menu Mode - for setting preferences and access codes. To change modes, press the GUIDE or MENU button on the remote.

  • Page 10: About Your Directv Plus™Satellite Receiver

    About your DIRECTV PLUS™satellite receiver Front View Menu button Back button 1 button 4 button 3 button Power indicator 2 button OK button Power button These functions are also available on the remote control and are described in that section.The Standby/IR indicator lights when yous system is active.The light is off when the unit is in Standby mode.

  • Page 11: About The Remote

    6. VOL +/- All modes: increases and decreases volume (Philips TV sets only). 7. MUTE All modes: toggles audio on and off (Philips TV sets only). 8. 0-9 Guide mode: goes to channel entered in Guide. Menu mode: lets you enter numeric values.

  • Page 12: Preparing Your Remote For Use

    Preparing your remote for use Your remote only operates your satellite receiver. If you have a Philips TV set, the VOL +/- and MUTE buttons operate those functions on the TV. Before using the remote: Fitting Batteries Remove its battery compartment cover.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Your Existing Equipment

    Connecting to your existing equipment Unplug all equipment from the mains before making connections. If your Television has RF Connection Only... Refer to the illustration below: 1. Connect the satellite receiver’s ‘TO TV/VCR’ output jack to the TV’s UHF/VHF input jack. 2.

  • Page 14: If Your Television Has A/V Connectors

    If your Television has A/V Connectors... Refer to the illustration below: 1. Connect the satellite receiver A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. Alternately, you can also connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO jacks to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks using audio cables. 2.

  • Page 15: If You Have A Tv And A Vcr

    If you have a TV and a VCR... Refer to the illustration below: Connect the satellite receiver A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. Alternately, you can connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO jacks to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks using audio cables. Note: If both TV and VCR have A/V jacks, connect additionally the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks to achieve good picture quality at VCR playback.

  • Page 16: Inserting Your Access Card

    Inserting your Access Card The access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data. To watch channels, your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your satellite receiver.

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Switching Your Receiver On and Off With your satellite receiver connected to the AC outlet, press the front panel POWER button to power it on. Press the POWER button on your remote to wake up your satellite receiver. Press the POWER button on your remote again to put your satellite receiver into standby. There is no need to turn off power to the satellite receiver.

  • Page 18: Dish Configuration

    Dish Configuration Use this function when setting up the satellite antenna to identify the type of dish in use. To enter the dish configuration: 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Choose Installation/Dish Configuration. 3. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the dish you have. 4.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Throughout this manual, you will notice that the everyday operation of your satellite receiver is based on a series of user friendly onscreen displays and menus.These displays will help you get the most from your satellite receiver, guiding you through initial installation, channel selection, timer settings and many other functions. Most functions can be carried out using the buttons on the front of your satellite receiver or the remote, however we suggest that you will find it easier to use your remote in most instances.

  • Page 20: Browse Banner

    Browse Banner While watching a program, you can view information about other programs using the Browse Banner feature. Press the PAGE+/- buttons to cycle through channels. As you select a channel, the short banner for the program is displayed. Long program information is not available in the Browse banner.

  • Page 21: Using The Directv ® Programming Guide

    Using the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide The DIRECTV ® Programming Guide offers complete TV listings and access to much more.The Guide lists programs according to their time slot and channel.With it, you can tune to a program, be notified when a program is about to start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the type of program you’re looking for, and tag programs for future viewing.You can also access the menu, other guides, a tag list, and online help from the Guide.

  • Page 22: Using The Guide

    Using the Guide To do this... Display the Guide Scroll through the program list Tune to a current program Scroll to another time slot Choose a program to view View the “long” information banner Display Favorites Display Themes Purchase a PPV program Do this...
  • Page 23 Lock the satellite receiver Tag a program for future viewing Untagging a tagged program In Menu mode, you can lock the satellite receiver to prevent unauthorized viewing.When locked, a lock icon displays in the banner.When you try to tune to a locked item (channel, exceeds maturity rating threshold or PPV), a dialog displays.
  • Page 24 Pay Per View (PPV) Pay per view programs include special programming, movies, and sporting programs and are indicated by a “$” in the banner. In the Guide, you can preview most currently airing pay per view programs, purchase current and future PPV programs, and cancel a purchase.

  • Page 25: Favorite Channels

    Favorite Channels In Menu mode (see page 28), you can add your favorite channels to a list so that only channels with programming that interests you appear on the Guide when the list is selected.When Favorites is selected, the Favorites icon displays on the top line of the banner and programs displayed in the Guide are only those in the selected list.When zapping, you are limited to channels in the favorites list;...

  • Page 26: Options Menu

    Options menu The bottom of the Guide screen contains five icons which you can access by pressing the MENU button on the remote when the Guide is displayed. Use the 1 and 2 buttons to highlight an icon and press OK to view its dialog box.

  • Page 27: Menu

    Menu Selecting Menu takes you to the menu module, in which is described in detail in the next section. Help Selecting Help opens a window in which high-level help information displays.You can scroll through the help information using the 3 and 4 or PAGE+/- buttons. Context sensitive help is often available in the banner.

  • Page 28: Using Menu Mode

    Using menu mode Messages The satellite receiver may occasionally display messages which overlay the Guide.To dismiss a message, press OK. Software Upgrade Message When DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade, you will be notified by an onscreen message. Once a software upgrade is complete, your satellite receiver is ready to use.

  • Page 29: General Settings

    General settings The General Settings option on the main menu let you change the screen format, change the banner duration, and set the favorite channels list.To change general settings, navigate to the General Settings option on the main menu and press OK.

  • Page 30: Favorite Channel

    Favorite Channel You can save up to four different favorite channel lists.This way, members of a household can each set their own favorite channels. To edit a Favorites List Name: 1. Navigate to the Favorite Channel menu. 2. Choose Change Name. 3.

  • Page 31: Access Control

    Access Control With Access Control, you can lock or unlock the system, change the access code, lock channels, set purchase limits, set maturity ratings, and replace the access card (access card) when requested by DIRECTV. To set access control options, navigate to the Access Control option on the main menu and press OK.

  • Page 32: Channel Lock

    Channel Lock Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels by requiring that the password be entered first.You must lock the system to enforce these settings. Locked channels are indicated by the lock icon to their right. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to choose Manual Lock, Lock All, or Unlock All.

  • Page 33: Replace The Access Card

    Replace the Access Card Your service provider may periodically send you a new access card.You will need to use this card in place of the current card. To replace the Access Card: 1. Choose Replace Access card from the Access Control menu and press OK. Be sure the current access card is inserted in the satellite receiver.

  • Page 34: Purchases

    Purchases Use the Purchases dialog to view completed or pending purchases. Completed Purchases Completed Purchases displays a summary of your past purchases including the program and channel name, program date, presentation start and end time, price, and whether the program was viewed or cancelled. Information for all past purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first.

  • Page 35: Mail

    Software Upgrade Message When DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade, you will be notified by an onscreen message. Once a software upgrade is complete, your satellite receiver is ready to use. Old software cannot be restored. 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.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Where to Find Help The banner area at the top of the display provides context sensitive help text based on the menu, sub-menu, or object you select. General help is available by highlighting the “?” icon at the bottom of the Guide screen and pressing Error messages that display onscreen are self-explanatory.
  • Page 37 Be sure you are within operating range of the receiver. 9 Make sure the Mute isn’t on. 9 Set TV volume to medium loudness. For Philips TV sets only, you can adjust the volume with remote. 9 Try turning the satellite receiver power off and on again.

  • Page 38: Glossary

    Glossary access card alternate audio program azimuth channel DIRECTV favorites guide IPPV letterbox lock symbol A credit-card-sized plastic card that uses Access card technology to control authorizations. Alternate Audio Program lets viewers choose an alternate audio channel which may broadcast a different language, or alternate versions of the audio program. The angular distance from true north, along the horizon, to the satellite.
  • Page 39 Special program guide; for example, a program guide which contains only programs of a selected theme. tuner A device that receives television signals and determines which TV channel is displayed. Most VCRs have tuners in them.The Philips satellite receiver also has a tuner.

  • Page 40: Appendix A - Installation In Expert Mode

    Appendix A - Installation in expert Mode Expert mode installation offers the ability to set the telephone prefix and application type, and includes a more detailed system test dialog. To access the expert installation menu: 1. Simultaneously press OK and MENU on the satellite receiver front panel.The first time the system is brought up, you can also access this menu from the Welcome screen.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Size: 15 in. (W) x 2.8 in. (H) x 11.4 in. (L) (380 mm x 71 mm x 290 mm) • Weight: 5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg) Package Contents • DSX5250 digital satellite receiver • IR remote control - Battery type:Two AA (included) • Conditional Access (CA) Smart card •...
  • Page 42 Model no. of product DSX5250 Date of purchase month year 2000 Dealer's name, address and signature DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission. The products and services described herein are not necessarily available in all countries. Due to continuous product improvements, this document is subject to change without notice.

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