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. To search for a program whose title you know, search by title. Searching by text looks at both credits and titles to find all of the programs that match your search terms.
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. 1 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. 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight By Category, then press the button on your remote control. The Search By Category screen appears.
Chapter 3: Watching TV Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Many programs on your DIRECTV Receiver offer several audio formats. For example, some programs are available in alternative languages. Some are available in the Dolby Digital format (a high-quality digital audio format available on model SIR-S310W only). You can tell if a program offers alternative audio formats by pressing the INFO button on your remote control while watching a program.
Chapter 3: Watching TV 2 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the name of the user whose settings you wish to activate, then press the button on your remote control. The Who list disappears, and the selected user’s settings take effect. To clear the Who list without changing the current user, press the WHO or EXIT button on your remote control. Pay per view programs Your DIRECTV Receiver gives you access to many pay per view movies, sporting events, concerts, etc.
Chapter 3: Watching TV 2 Press the INFO button on your remote control. The Program Details screen appears, with the list of available actions for that program. 3 Use the arrow keys on your remote control to highlight the Buy item from the list, then press the button on your remote control. A confirmation screen appears in which you can confirm or cancel your purchase. Pay per view purchases are billed with your regular monthly statement for DIRECTV® programming.
Chapter 3: Watching TV 3 Press the button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay per view purchases. The Past Purchases screen appears. 4 To see details for the listed purchases, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a purchase, then press the button on your remote control. A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears. 5 To return to the Past Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your remote control.
Chapter 3: Watching TV 4 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 button on your remote control. A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears. 5 To return to the Future Purchases screen, press the BACK button on your remote control.
Chapter 3: Watching TV 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Cancel Purchase button, then press the button on your remote control. 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.
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.
4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the VCR Setup menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The VCR Setup screen appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the manufacturer of your VCR from the list on the left side of the screen. 6 If the VCR type list on the right side of the screen contains more than one type, highlight a type from this list. Some manufacturers distribute more than one type of VCR.
Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers Scheduling program reminders and recording timers There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing: • You can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin. • You can schedule a timer that will automatically record a program on your VCR (on model SIR-S310W only).
Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers Once you have set a program reminder, when the program is about to begin, the DIRECTV Receiver will display a message on your screen reminding you about the program. To use the program recording feature, you must have correctly connected and positioned the VCR control cable. You must also set up the DIRECTV Receiver to communicate with your VCR (for instructions, see the first section of this chapter).
Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers 3 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. 4 To review your previously scheduled program reminders and recording timers, look through this list.
Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers 7 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. 8 To return to the SETUP menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Done button, then press the button on your remote control.
Chapter 5: User profiles This chapter tells you how to modify and select user profiles.
There are six user profiles you can choose: FAMILY: The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your 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. USER 1 - USER 4: These four user profiles allow individuals in your household to create custom channel lists and custom screen appearances for their own use. These profiles can be renamed to identify them with members of your household.
Chapter 5: User profiles 2 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. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the profile you wish to rename, then press the button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit User Name item is highlighted. 4 Press the button to start editing the user name for that profile. The Edit User Name screen appears.
Chapter 5: User profiles Editing channel lists You can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that you never watch from your channel list. Editing a channel list for a user profile has two effects : • When that user profile is the active profile, it sets which channels are skipped as you change channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons on your remote control.
Chapter 5: User profiles 3 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 the button. The menu for that user profile appears. The Edit Channel List item is highlighted. Editing the FAMILY channel list changes channel access for all profiles. The ALL CHANNELS profile cannot be edited. 4 Press the button to start editing the channel list. The Edit Channel List screen appears.
Chapter 5: User profiles 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). There are various systems used to rate TV programs. Your DIRECTV Receiver allows you to set limits for the following kinds of ratings: • TV program ratings for the Entire Audience.
Chapter 5: User profiles 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Rating Limit menu appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the TV menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The TV menu appears. Entire Audience is highlighted.
Chapter 5: User profiles Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: D: L: S: V: General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger children. Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain material parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
Chapter 5: User profiles 6 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Children menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Children rating screen appears. Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen: TV-Y: All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7: Directed to older children. This program is designed to be viewed by children age 7 and above.
Chapter 5: User profiles 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Rating Limit menu appears. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the TV menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The TV menu appears.
Chapter 5: User profiles The FAMILY profile menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. 5 Press the button on your remote control to display the Movies screen. The Movies screen appears. 6 Use the arrow and buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing.
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. Here’s how to set your DIRECTV Receiver to allow or block pay per view purchases: 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.
Chapter 5: User profiles Setting a pay per view spending limit To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the Spending Limit option in the FAMILY profile menu. Spending limits set in the FAMILY profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active. Here’s how to set a spending limit: 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.
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). Screen colors can be set for the FAMILY profile and the four USER profiles. You can also choose from four levels of translucency: Light, Medium, Dark, and Opaque (no translucency).
Chapter 5: User profiles 7 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Light, Medium, Dark, or Opaque. Then press the button on your remote control. When you select a translucency option, the list disappears, and your translucency selection is set for that profile. 8 To clear the Menu from your screen, press the EXIT button on your remote control.
Chapter 5: User profiles Locking the system involves entering a four-digit password. You will need to remember this password to unlock the system in the future. 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: 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras This chapter tells you how to use the DIRECTV menu system to control the way your DIRECTV Receiver operates.
3 To read one of the pieces of mail, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight that piece of mail in your mailbox, then press the button. The selected mail message appears. 4 To delete the mail message (permanently removing it from your MAILBOX), highlight the on-screen Delete button and press the button on your remote control. 5 To leave the message in your MAILBOX and return to the MAILBOX screen, highlight the on-screen Back button and press the button on your remote control.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Default Language menu item, then press the button on your remote control. A list of languages you can use for Guide and Menu screens appears.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Format menu item, then press the button on your remote control. A list of screen formats appears. 5 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. When you select a format, the list of formats disappears.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Screen Color menu item, then press the button on your remote control. A list appears, showing you the screen color options. 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a color option, then press the button on your remote control.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 2 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. 3 Press the button on your remote control to display the Preferences menu. The Preferences menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Audio menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Audio menu appears.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Setting the Digital out audio format (model SIR-S310W only) If you are using the optical digital audio out port to connect your model SIR-S310W 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. See the manual for your audio receiver if you are not sure.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 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.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 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 screen, press the button on your remote control. To set your DIRECTV Receiver not to display caller ID messages, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Disable button, then press the button.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 5 To see details about any of the listed calls, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the call from the list, then press the button on your remote control. A screen appears displaying the total number of calls received from that phone number and the times and dates for the three most recent calls.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Installation menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Local Time menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Local Time menu appears. 5 To change the Local Time Setting, highlight it using the arrow buttons on your remote control, then press the button.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 7 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Time Zone menu item, then press the button. A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone. 8 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your time zone, then press the button. The list disappears, and the Time Zone menu item reflects your choice. 9 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the DST Observation menu item, then press the button.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 3 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Installation menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The Installation menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the New Access Card menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The New Access Card screen appears.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras The System menu appears. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the System Information menu item, then press the button on your remote control. The System Information screen appears. (Information for model SIR-S310W shown.) 5 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.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 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. To View this information, follow these steps: 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.
Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras 6 When you have finished reading the Upgrade Information or Past Upgrades screen, you can exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control, or return to the System menu by using the arrow keys to highlight on-screen Back button, then press the button. Viewing fun system extras The Extras menu contains a useful calendar, a fun biorhythm charting tool, and games you can play.
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV, VCR, or other A/V equipment. Chapter sections include: • Programming the remote control • Operating a device with your programmed 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.
The SET button The device buttons Scanning method To use the scanning method to program your DIRECTV Receiver’s remote control, follow these steps: 1 Turn on the device you want to control. 2 Aim the remote control at the device. 3 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). The device button lights up. 4 Repeatedly press the CH+ or CH- button to scan through the device codes.
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.
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) TV (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names MARANTZ 070 164 SAMPO 207 070 004 058 MATSUI 164 SAMSUNG MEMOREX 004 007 072 210 101 004 050 089 105 160 127 143 133 000 SANYO 007 020 053 057 082 SCOTT 004 028 043 048 143 SEARS 015 030 028 094 004 007 057 082 143 160 167 METZ 088 MGA 024 070 004 024 028 042 MINERVA 088 MITSUBISHI 024 004 040 042 028 146 Code numbers MTC 070 004 062 101 NAD 015 025 SELECO 200 NEC
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control TV (continued) VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers WARDS 004 009 063 164 GE 031 072 144 147 063 151 107 109 156 126 WESTING HOUSE 076 120 YAMAHA 070 004 YORK 019 064 008 028 060 061 072 074 143 165 GO VIDEO 040 132 136 GOLDSTAR / LG 101 123 012 001 114 004 HARMAN KARDON 012 045 YUPITERU 043 HITACHI ZENITH 072 073 095 103 001 026 034 063 137 150 156 ZONDA 112 VCR 105 Brand names Code numbers AIWA 034
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control VCR (continued) VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers OPTONICA 053 054 SYMPHONIC 034 PANASONIC 070 133 031 066 160 161 TANDY 010 034 TATUNG 039 043 023 PENTAX 001 031 063 156 TEAC 034 039 043 023 PHILCO 031 034 067 TECHNICS 031 070 PHILIPS 031 067 034 101 054 071 TEKNIKA 031 019 034 101 TMK 006 TOSHIBA 112 008 131 047 059 082 001 042 PILOT 101 PIONEER 021 001 048 PORTLAND 108 TOTEVISION 040 101 QUAR
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control AUX-AUDIO (continued) AUX-AUDIO (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers Enlightened Audio 078 153 QUASAR 131 187 FISHER 107 129 157 163 176 RCA 109 213 166 REALISTIC Fosgate Audionics 228 248 GE 216 123 103 122 123 124 172 174 177 179 180 194 ROTEL 204 218 239 SANSUI 196 214 126 139 075 197 HARMAN KARDON HAITAl 119 HITACHl 088 PENNY 109 154 178 JENSEN 099 JERROLD 141 JVC 112 198 252 KENWOOD 096 104 119 125 1
Chapter 7: Programming the remote control DVD DVD-LDP Code numbers Brand names ALPINE 009 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 047 APEX DIGITAL 075 076 DENON 043 044 030 226 FISHER 047 GE 035 036 KENWOOD 060 GOLDSTAR / LG 028 041 MAGNAVOX 048 057 HARMAN KARDON 217 MITSUBISHI 057 HITACHI 011 NAD 057 JVC 031 PANASONIC 047 051 054 MAGNAVOX 038 042 008 PHILIPS 048 MARANTZ 006 007 PIONEER 055 057 MITSUBISHI 032 QUASAR 047 NAD 077 RCA 046 ONKYO 207 SANYO 052 PANASONIC 003 039 SH
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Receiver: 109 Q: A: 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. If your DIRECTV Receiver is plugged into a power strip, check that the power strip is plugged in and turned on. Check the batteries in the remote control. Q: A: I have sound but no picture.
Q: A: 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. Q: A: I cannot view a program. Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch. Call your service provider if you are not sure. Make sure your system is not locked by looking for the locked icon ( the channel banner. ) in Q: A: I cannot purchase a pay per view program.
Appendix: Specifications This appendix presents the technical specifications for both models of DIRECTV Receiver: SIR-S310W and SIR-S300W. Specifications for model SIR-S310W 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.
Specifications for model SIR-S300W 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.
Index Index A F 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 Family profile 70 FREEZE button 40 Front panel 7 Guide types of 45 changing the guide style 46, 50, 52 Grid guide See Program guides GUIDE button 40, 48, 52 B H BACK button 40 Batteries 11 HELP button 40, 41 C Icons 43 INFO button 40, 42, 43, 44 Cables 13, 14 Caller ID 40, 92 Channel banner 41 - 43 Channel list 72 Connecti
Index P S 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 Purchases See pay per view Satellite dish type See dish type Scheduling See timer Screen format 87 SEARCH button 40, 54 Searching by credits 55 by title 55 by text 55 by category 56 Softwa