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  • Page 2 DIRECTV Receiver Owner’s Manual For DIRECTV Receiver Models: SIR-S70 SIR-S75...
  • Page 3 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
  • Page 4 Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your DIRECTV Receiver. • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product.
  • Page 5 Warning! Important Safety Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions • Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
  • Page 6 Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the DIRECTV 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.
  • Page 7 Warranty SAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Year Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)
  • Page 8 Warranty adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Connection option B: ...19 DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables Connection option C: ...21 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only Connection option D: ...23 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables Connection option E: ...25 DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver Connection option F: ...27...
  • Page 10 Changing the User setting ...57 Pay per view programs ...58 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers ...63 Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S75 only)...63 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers ...65 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers...66 Chapter 5: User profiles...69...
  • Page 11 Setting the Local Time options ...94 Installing a new Access Card ...96 Viewing important information and a list of features ...97 supported by your DIRECTV Receiver Viewing information on automatic system upgrades ...99 Viewing fun system extras...100 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control ...101 Programming the remote control...101...
  • Page 12 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ...109 Appendix: Specifications...111 Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S70...111 Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75...112 Index...113...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Inserting the Access Card • Box contents Welcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents. This manual covers two models of DIRECTV Receiver: the SIR-S70 and the SIR-S75.
  • Page 14 Box contents for the SIR-S75 If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. DIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S75) RJ-11 AAA size batteries Telephone cord A/V cable RF coaxial cable Remote control VCR control cable Access Card S-Video cable...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls And Lights

    Chapter 1: Getting started Front panel controls and lights Now that you’ve unpacked the box, take a moment to take a look at the buttons and lights on the front of your DIRECTV Receiver. SIR-S70 INFO control sensor POWER button...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Getting started POWER Button and light Push this button to turn your DIRECTV Receiver on or off. The light glows when power is on. Remote control sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver.

  • Page 17: Back Of The Directv Receiver

    The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the receiver. These illustrations may help you as you set up your DIRECTV Receiver. Step-by-step setup instructions appear in Chapter 2. Video Out SIR-S70...
  • Page 18 Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR. S-Video Out This jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input. Component Out (Y, Pb, Pr video) (SIR-S75 only) Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts high-quality (“component”) video input.

  • Page 19: Installing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly. Press the DIRECTV button and make sure the button lights up. If it does not light up, check the orientation of the batteries. Note: Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Access Card

    Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. On model SIR-S70 the slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver, behind the Access Card door. On model SIRS75 the slot is located on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Setting Up And Connecting

    The illustrations on these pages show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. If you are unfamiliar with these jacks and cables, take a moment to review them before starting the step-by-step connection process.
  • Page 22 A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV View functionality and DIRECTV SPORTS DIRECTV Receiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds. S-Video jack and cable (cable included with model SIR-S75 only)

  • Page 23: Before Making Connections

    • Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords. Protect your components from overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely.

  • Page 24: Choosing A Connection

    A/V equipment you have in addition to your DIRECTV Receiver. To get the best audio and video possible with your particular set of A/V equipment, use these pages to choose the connection option that most closely matches your situation.

  • Page 25: Connection Option A

    ® To watch DIRECTV programming, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver). Channel 3 is the default setting. Next Step Now turn to page 29 to start using your DIRECTV Receiver.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting DIRECTV Receiver ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70. TEL LINE TEL LINE...

  • Page 27: Connection Option B

    Connect the other ends of the A/V cables to the audio and video input jacks on your TV. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTV Receiver to corresponding inputs on your TV (video out to video in, left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in).
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting DIRECTV Receiver Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70. TEL LINE TEL LINE TV INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 29: Connection Option C

    TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect one end of the supplied coaxial cable to the TV OUT connector on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the other end of this cable to the Antenna In jack on your VCR.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting DIRECTV Receiver Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70. TEL LINE TEL LINE ANTENNA IN TV OUT TV OUT ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN...

  • Page 31: Connection Option D

    Connect the other ends of these A/V cables to the audio and video input jacks on your VCR. Be sure to connect the A/V jacks on the DIRECTV Receiver to corresponding inputs on your VCR (video out to video in, left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in).
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting DIRECTV Receiver TEL LINE VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TV INPUTS TV INPUTS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70.

  • Page 33: Connection Option E

    Connect the other ends of the A/V cables to appropriate audio and video input jacks on your A/V receiver. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTV Receiver to corresponding inputs on your A/V receiver (video out to video in, left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in).
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting DIRECTV Receiver TV INPUTS TV INPUTS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Note: DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S75 shown; connections are the same for model SIR-S70. TEL LINE S-ViDEO S-ViDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/V Receiver...

  • Page 35: Connection Option F

    Connect the other ends of these cables to the component video input jacks on your TV. Be sure to connect the outputs on the DIRECTV Receiver to corresponding inputs on your TV (Y out to Y in, Pb out to Pb in, Pr out to Pr in).

  • Page 36: Directv Receiver To Tv With

    Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting DIRECTV Receiver TV INPUTS TV INPUTS VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TEL LINE TEL LINE A/V Receiver...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Vcr Control Cable (Model Sir-S75 Only)

    You have completed the setup steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV Receiver. Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV Receiver. VCR control...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Up The Satellite Dish

    TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver is set). If you have a VCR, the VCR must be in TV mode or turned off.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting 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.
  • Page 41 Setting the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions here, or you can follow the steps on page 35 to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu, and press the Then highlight the Installation menu, and press the The Installation menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the...
  • Page 43 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 33, or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type.

  • Page 44: Testing Your Directv Receiver

    The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, and your phone line connection. This is helpful in troubleshooting should you experience problems with your DIRECTV Receiver. To start the System Test, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 45 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 Receiver; check to see if the phone gets a dial tone. If so, the line is working.)

  • Page 46: Activating Your Directv Account

    Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or major credit card. 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.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Watching Tv

    Pay per view programs • Remote control overview Here is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control. Before your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control can operate your TV, VCR, DVD player, or other device, you must first program the remote control to operate that device.
  • Page 48 TV (once the remote control has been programmed — see Chapter 7). You can control the volume of your TV when in TV, DIRECTV, or VCR mode. MUTE Press this button to mute or unmute the TV audio (once the remote control has been programmed —...

  • Page 49: Changing Channels

    The Channel Banner As you are changing channels on your DIRECTV Receiver, you will see a Channel Banner for the program on each channel you tune to. After a few seconds, the Channel Banner will disappear on its own. If you want to clear it right away, press the EXIT button on your remote control.
  • Page 50 The Full Channel Banner The Channel Banner provides quick information about TV programs as you switch channels on your DIRECTV Receiver. If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 Schedule: For future programs, allows you to set your DIRECTV Receiver to remind you when the program is about to start, or (model SIR-S75 only) to set your DIRECTV 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.

  • Page 53: Finding Out What's On: The Guides

    Chapter 3: Watching TV Finding out what’s on: the Guides Your DIRECTV Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules. If you want to know what’s on, just use the Guide. There are several types of Guides you can access, each suited to a particular set of needs and preferences.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Watching TV 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Watching TV Using the Quick Guide The Quick Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list. This Guide is small and transparent so that you can continue to watch a TV program while you are browsing the Guide.
  • Page 56 (starting with the channel you are watching). It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and (on model SIR-S75) 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.
  • Page 57 Use the right-arrow button to see future program listings for up to 3 days on model SIR-S70, or up to 7 days on SIR-S75. To move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time, press the CH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Watching TV Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide: Use the arrow keys to highlight the program or channel you want to watch. Press the button on your remote control.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3: Watching TV Here is an explanation of each time control. Exits the time control bar. Moves the Guide view back 6 hours (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the Guide view back 30 minutes (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the Guide view ahead 30 minutes.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Watching TV Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel. Follow the steps in this section to use the Logo Guide. Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide To display or clear the Logo Guide: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 61 Getting around in the Logo Guide You can use the Logo Guide to get information about the programs currently showing on your DIRECTV Receiver. Here’s how: To highlight different program listings in the Logo Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up, down, left, or right in the logo list.

  • Page 62: Searching For Programs In The Guide

    Guide appears in the style you chose. Searching for programs in the Guide You can search the entire list of programs stored in your DIRECTV Receiver’s program guide to find exactly the program you wish to see. There are four ways to...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Watching TV Searching by Credits, Title, or Text If you want to find all programs that star a certain actor, share a certain director, have a particular character role, have won a particular award, or were created in a certain year, you can search By Credits.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3: Watching TV Searching by Category When you search by category, you narrow down the list of programs by choosing from program categories and sub-categories. While viewing the Guide, press the blue B button on your remote control. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search.

  • Page 65: Choosing An Alternate Audio Format For A Program

    Guides and Menus. (Detailed instructions for modifying these user-settings are in Chapter 6.) To set your DIRECTV Receiver to operate using the settings specified for one of the users, follow these steps: While viewing a program, press the WHO button on your remote control.

  • Page 66: Pay Per View Programs

    Pay per view programs Your DIRECTV Receiver gives you access to many pay per view movies, sporting events, concerts, etc. All you need to order these events is your DIRECTV account, a land-based telephone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver, and your remote control.
  • Page 67 DIRECTV Receiver’s Menu system. See Chapter 5 for details. Reviewing your pay per view purchases Your DIRECTV Receiver allows you to review your past pay per view purchases, to view a list of upcoming pay per view purchases, and to cancel upcoming pay per view purchases.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3: Watching TV Press the button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay per view purchases. The Past Purchases screen appears. To see details for the listed purchases, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a purchase, then press the on your remote control.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Watching TV To see details for any of the purchases in the list, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight that purchase, then press the your remote control. A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears. To return to the Future Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your remote control.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3: Watching TV Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Cancel Purchase button, then press the The Program Detail screen disappears. The Future Purchase screen appears; the purchase you canceled is now listed as canceled. Note: Past programs which you purchased but never watched cannot be canceled.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4: Program Reminders And Recording Timers

    This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV Receiver to set timers that can remind you when a program is about to begin, and (on model SIR-S75 only) record a program for you on your VCR. The sections of this chapter include: Setting up the VCR control (model SIR-S75 only) •...
  • Page 72 Type settings you selected work for your VCR. During the test, the DIRECTV Receiver will attempt to program the VCR to record for a short time. When the on-screen instructions tell you to do so, check the tape to see if your VCR was able to record the test. If so, your VCR setup is complete.

  • Page 73: Scheduling Program Reminders And Recording Timers

    • (on model SIR-S75 only). To set your DIRECTV Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin, or (on model SIR-S75) to record a program for you on your VCR, follow these steps: Press the GUIDE button on your remote.

  • Page 74: Reviewing And Modifying Reminders And Recording Timers

    The Timers item in the SETUP menu provides access to screens with which you can review, modify, or create new program reminders. On model SIR-S75 you can also review, modify, or create new program recording timers. The same screens allow you to accomplish all of these tasks. Here’s how: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Timers menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Timers screen appears. If you have previously scheduled program reminders or recording timers, they are listed here.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers When you have finished reviewing or modifying the timer, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the button on your remote control. The Edit Timer screen disappears, and you return to the Timers screen. To return to the SETUP menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Done button, then press the control.

  • Page 77: Chapter 5: User Profiles

    • User profile basics If your DIRECTV Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in your household, you should consider setting up user profiles for each user. The Profiles section of the Menu system allows you to: Set ratings limits for the DIRECTV Receiver (applies to all users).

  • Page 78: Editing User Profile Names

    There are six user profiles you can choose: The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your FAMILY: DIRECTV Receiver. The ratings limits, channel restrictions, and pay per view spending restrictions you set in the FAMILY profile apply to all of the user profiles.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5: User profiles Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The PROFILES menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile you wish to rename, then press button.

  • Page 80: Editing Channel Lists

    The FAMILY profile is the master profile — channel restrictions set in the FAMILY profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System (when the system is locked), regardless of which user profile is active. Channels that are removed from the channel list in the FAMILY profile are “blocked”...
  • Page 81 Chapter 5: User profiles Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile containing the channel list you wish to edit (FAMILY, or USER 1- 4), then press button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit Channel List item is highlighted.

  • Page 82: Setting Ratings Limits

    To control the ratings of the programs your family can watch, set ratings limits in the FAMILY profile. Ratings limits set in the FAMILY profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System no matter which user profile is active (as long as the system is locked).
  • Page 83 Programs containing blocked content or that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.) button...
  • Page 84 Chapter 5: User profiles Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen: TV-G: General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger children.
  • Page 85 Programs that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.) To unblock all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen Allow All button.
  • Page 86 Allowed or Blocked. If you select Blocked, unrated programs will be blocked when your system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.) When you have finished the settings on the TV Rating of None screen, select the on-screen Back button.
  • Page 87 (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.) To unblock all of the ratings and content types, select the on-screen Allow All button.

  • Page 88: Allowing Or Blocking Pay Per View Purchases

    Chapter 5: User profiles Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV Receiver, use the Pay Per View option in the FAMILY profile menu. The Pay Per View Allow/Block setting in the FAMILY profile applies any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active.

  • Page 89: Setting A Pay Per View Spending Limit

    Done button, then press the button on your remote control. Your spending limit will now be in effect when the system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter.) button on your remote control.

  • Page 90: Setting The Screen Color And Translucency

    Chapter 5: User profiles Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles, you can set a screen color and translucency level that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There are four color choices named after the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall (amber), Winter (violet).

  • Page 91: Setting The Current User Profile

    If you have established ratings limits, spending limits, or restricted channel lists for your DIRECTV System, you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect. To go back and change any of those settings, you will then need to unlock the system to gain access to the controls for those settings.
  • Page 92 Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. If you should ever forget your password, call DIRECTV or your service provider for assistance. To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.

  • Page 93: Chapter 6: Settings, Preferences, Upgrades, And Extras

    Viewing fun system extras • Reading your mail The MAILBOX menu item allows you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider. Here’s how: Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.

  • Page 94: Setting System Preferences

    Setting system preferences The Setup menu in your DIRECTV Receiver’s Menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the DIRECTV Receiver. The first set of items you can control are system preferences. Specifically, these preferences you can set include: The language for the on-screen menu system.
  • Page 95 “16:9” (indicating the ratio or the screen’s width to its height). Normal TV screen format is the 4:3 format. The Screen Format preference setting tells your DIRECTV Receiver how to display programs that are broadcast in the 16:9 widescreen format.
  • Page 96 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Format menu item, then press the A list of screen formats appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the format you wish to use to view widescreen programs, then press the button on your remote control.
  • Page 97 Setting the default audio preference Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices. This preference setting tells your DIRECTV Receiver which language to use for digital audio broadcasts offering a choice of formats. To set the Default Audio preference, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
  • Page 98 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Setup menu appears. The Preferences item is highlighted. Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu.
  • Page 99 If you are using the optical digital audio out port to connect your model SIR-75 DIRECTV Receiver to a digital audio receiver, you should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV Receiver whether your audio receiver processes PCM digital audio signals or Dolby Digital audio signal.

  • Page 100: Reviewing And Controlling Caller Id

    The Caller ID item in the SETUP menu allows you to view a list of calls that you have received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver. It also allows you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or off. The Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your local telephone service.
  • Page 101 Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver, a message appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller. To clear the message from your...

  • Page 102: Setting The Local Time Options

    The Local Time setting (in the Installation section of the Setup menu) allows you to control whether to allow your service provider to automatically control two time settings: the time zone your DIRECTV Receiver uses, and • whether your DIRECTV Receiver observes Daylight Savings Time.
  • Page 103 Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the The Installation menu appears. Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Local Time menu item, then press the button on your remote control.

  • Page 104: Installing A New Access Card

    The list disappears, and the Status line indicates either DST in effect or Standard time in effect. Installing a new Access Card From time to time, your DIRECTV service provider may send you a new, replacement Access Card. When you receive a new card, follow these steps to ®...

  • Page 105: Viewing Important Information And A List Of Features

    Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV Receiver The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV Receiver, as well as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV Receiver.
  • Page 106 The System Information screen appears. (Information for model SIR-S75 shown.) When you have finished reading the information screen, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the button on your remote control.

  • Page 107: Viewing Information On Automatic System Upgrades

    Viewing information on automatic system upgrades The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software running on your DIRECTV Receiver, and a history of when previous upgrades have been automatically downloaded to your receiver.

  • Page 108: Viewing Fun System Extras

    The Extras menu contains a useful calendar, a fun biorhythm charting tool, and games you can play. To view the system extras on your DIRECTV Receiver, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.

  • Page 109: Chapter 7: Programming The Remote Control

    Code lists • Programming the remote control Your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control can be programmed to operate your TV, VCR, DVD player and other A/V equipment. There are two ways to program your remote control: Manual method: Using this method, you use the code lists provided in this •...

  • Page 110: Operating A Device With Your Programmed Remote Control

    The SET button The device buttons Scanning method To use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control, follow these steps: Turn on the device you want to control. Aim the remote control at the device. Simultaneously press the SET button and the device button for the device you want to program your remote control to operate, (the TV button, for example).

  • Page 111: Code Lists

    Chapter 7: Programming the remote control Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control to operate your other A/V devices. For brands with multiple codes listed, try the codes in order until you find one that works for your device.
  • Page 112 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers MARANTZ 070 164 MATSUI MEMOREX 004 007 072 METZ 024 070 004 024 028 042 MINERVA MITSUBISHI 024 004 040 042 028 146 070 004 062 101 015 025 070 040 016 056 024 130 134 019 NIKEI...
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers WARDS 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063 072 074 143 164 165 WESTING HOUSE 076 120 YAMAHA 070 004 YORK YUPITERU ZENITH 072 073 095 103 ZONDA Brand names Code numbers...
  • Page 114 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers OPTONICA 053 054 PANASONIC 070 133 031 066 160 161 PENTAX 001 031 063 156 PHILCO 031 034 067 PHILIPS 031 067 034 101 054 071 PILOT PIONEER 021 001 048 PORTLAND QUARTZ...
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control AUX-AUDIO (continued) Brand names Code numbers Enlightened Audio 078 153 FISHER 107 129 157 163 Fosgate Audionics 228 248 216 123 HARMAN KARDON 073 195 248 249 HAITAl HITACHl JCPENNY 109 154 178 JENSEN JERROLD 112 198 252 KENWOOD...
  • Page 116 Chapter 7: Programming the remote control Brand names Code numbers ALPINE APEX DIGITAL 075 076 DENON 030 226 035 036 GOLDSTAR / LG 028 041 HARMAN KARDON HITACHI MAGNAVOX 038 042 008 MARANTZ 006 007 MITSUBISHI ONKYO PANASONIC 003 039 PHILIPS 038 042 006 007 PIONEER...

  • Page 117: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Receiver: I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. Make sure your DIRECTV Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet. If the outlet is switched, make sure it it turned on.
  • Page 118 I have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn’t work. Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds; then plug it back in and turn it on. Check the batteries in the remote control. I cannot view a program. Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch.

  • Page 119: Appendix: Specifications

    Appendix: Specifications This appendix presents the technical specifications for both models of DIRECTV Receiver: SIR-S75 and SIR-S70. Specifications for model SIR-S75 Power supply Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 24W max Physical Specification Size: 12.13 in.(W) x 2.36in.(H) x 9.25 in.(D) (308mm x 60mm x 235mm) Weight (Net): 1.83 Kg (about 4.03 lbs.)

  • Page 120: Specifications For Directv Receiver Model Sir-S75

    Specifications for model SIR-S70 Power supply Input Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 24W max Physical Specification Size 10.24 in.(W) x 1.96in.(H) x 7.17 in.(D) (260mm x 50mm x 182mm) Weight (Net): 1.36 Kg (about 3.00 lbs.) Operation Temp: +32°F(0°C) to +104°F(+40°C) Storage Temp: -40°F(-40°C) to +150°F(+66°C) Video Decoder ISO MPEG-2 MP@ML (ISO/IEC13818-2)

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Index AC-3 57 Access Card inserting 12 installing new 96 Accessories 5, 6 All channels profile 70 Arrow buttons 40 AUDIO button 57 Audio language 57, 89 Azimuth 31, 32 BACK button 40 Batteries 11 Cables 13, 14 Caller ID 40, 92 Channel banner 41 - 43 Channel list 72 Connections 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27...
  • Page 122 Index Password 84, 110 pay per view canceling 61 blocking 80 ordering 58 reviewing purchases 59, 60 setting a spending limit 81 Picture-in-guide 48, 52 Preferences 86 Problems, solving See Troubleshooting Profiles 69 Program detail screen 43, 44 Program guides quick guide 45, 47 grid guide 45, 48 logo guide 45, 52...

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