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DIRECTV Receiver
Owner’s
Manual
®
For DIRECTV Receiver Models:
SIR-S300W
SIR-S310W
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO CAUTION NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO DO NOT OPEN QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 thi
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions 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. • Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. • Follow all operating and use instr
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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. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal. • Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or elect
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Notice A At tt te en nt tiio on n A At tt te en nt tiio on n Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the 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. Trademark and copyright statements Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. ©2003 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the Cyc
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Warranty ® SAMSUNG DIRECTV 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) This limited warranty begins on th
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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. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started ......................................................................5 Box contents ...................................................................................5 Front panel controls and lights ........................................................7 ® Back of the DIRECTV Receiver ......................................................9 Installing the batteries in the remote control...................................11 Inserting the Access car
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Watching TV ........................................................................39 Remote control overview................................................................39 Changing channels .........................................................................41 Adjusting the volume .....................................................................41 Getting help ...................................................................................41 Getting
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Table of Contents Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras .........................86 Reading your mail ..........................................................................86 Setting system preferences .............................................................87 Reviewing and controlling caller ID ................................................95 Setting the Local Time options .......................................................97 Installing a new Access Card ........
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Table of Contents Chapter 8: Troubleshooting .................................................................113 Appendix: Specifications......................................................................115 ® Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S310W.............115 Specifications for DIRECTV Receiver model SIR-S300W ...............116 Index....................................................................................................117 4
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Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and ® using your DIRECTV Receiver. It includes information on: • Box contents • Front panel controls and lights • Back of the DIRECTV Receiver • Installing the batteries in the remote control • 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 DIR
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Box contents for the SIR-S310W If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. ® DIRECTV Receiver (SIR-S310W) RJ-11 AAA size batteries Telephone cord RF coaxial cable A/V cable Remote control VCR control cable Access Card S-Video cable 6
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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-S300W INFO Remote Access Card Arrows OK control sensor door POWER button EXIT Menu and light SIR-S310W POWER button Remote control sensor INFO Menu OK and light EXIT Arrows 7
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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. Access Card door (Model SIR-S300W only) This door covers the Access Card slot. This slot holds the Access Card (which allows ® you to view DIRECTV programming). The Access Card slot is on the rear panel on model SIR-S310W. INFO Push this button to display TV p
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Chapter 1: Getting started 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. Receiver ID Video Out Antenna In S-VIDEO Out SIR-S300W TV OUT Audio Out Telephone line SATELLITE IN Channel 3/4 switch Component Out(Y, Pb, Pr video) VCR control Receiver ID Channel 3/4 switch SIR-S310W Video Out Access
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Chapter 1: Getting started Satellite In The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack. Antenna In The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. Video Out Using a standard video cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR. Audio Out 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 i
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Chapter 1: Getting started Installing the batteries in the remote control You’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it’s time to start setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control. 1 Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control. 2 Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown, making sure the + and – ends of each battery line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment. 3 Snap the cover back onto the remote
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Chapter 1: Getting started Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view ® DIRECTV programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. 1 Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. On model SIR-S300W the slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver, behind the Access Card door. On model SIRS310W the slot is located on t
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Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting ® This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV Receiver. Contents include: • Jacks and cables • Before making connections • Choosing a connection • Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only • Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables • Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only • Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables • Connection option E: DI
