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- Page 1 DIRECTV Satellite Receiver User Manual DSX 5150 DSX 5353 DSX 5375...
- Page 2 As a member of the PHILIPS “family, ” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive war- ranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
- Page 3 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Page 4 AFETY 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission. Philips is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics, NV. This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors. -
Page 6: Overview
This user manual will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV Satellite Receiver. On-screen messages will provide additional help, as will the glossary on page 40 of this manual. EATURES Your Satellite Receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites.You can customize your viewing schedules, set up favorite programs, set viewing preferences, and order pay per view (PPV) programs. -
Page 7: Modes
Your Satellite Receiver has four modes: • Standby - Satellite Receiver is on but inactive; television is off. • TV - displays television programming. • Guide - for viewing schedules and tuning to a program. • Menu - for setting preferences and access codes. To change modes, press the POWER, GUIDE, or MENU buttons on the remote. -
Page 8: Preparing Your Remote Control
REPARING YOUR Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the two batteries (type LR6/AA - 1.5 V) supplied. Position them, as shown in the diagram, in the battery compartment. Replace the cover. Note: For more information on using your remote control refer to page14. Now, go to Controls and Connections on page 9. -
Page 9: Controls And Connections
Menu button Press to access or exit the menu. Back button Press to return to the previous menu screen. Arrow buttons ( Press to select items in the menu or Program Guide. Card Access Install Access Card here. Details are on page 12. VCR controller output (DSX3575 only) 100-120V - 60 Hz... -
Page 10: Connecting To Your Existing Equipment
ONNECTING TO YOUR Unplug all equipment from the AC power before hooking up. If your Television has RF (UHF/VHF) Connection Only Refer to the illustration: Using a RF coaxial cable, connect the Satellite Receiver’s ‘TO TV/VCR’ output jack to the TV’s UHF/VHF input jack. - Page 11 ONNECTING TO YOUR Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. If you have a TV and a VCR Refer to the illustration at right: Connect the Satellite Receiver A/V jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks. Connect the red cable to the red jacks, the white cable to the white jacks, and the yellow cable to the yellow jacks.
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Page 12: 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. When the card is removed, the system will not display any programming guides or video signal.The message, "Please insert your Access Card"... - Page 13 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 Press MENU. Use the buttons to highlight Access Control. Press OK. Choose Replace Access card, then press OK. Be sure the current access card is inserted in the Satellite Receiver. "Copying OLD access card information…."...
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Page 14: Remote Control Use
EMOTE INFO • Guide mode: pressing INFO switches between short and long program information in the banner. • Menu mode: inactive. • TV mode: switches between short and extended banners. MODE • Three different modes (SAT,VCR,TV) are selected by pressing the "MODE" button.The mode selected is the one with the lighted LED. - Page 15 EMOTE MODE Three different modes (SAT,VCR,TV) are selected by pressing the "MODE" button.The mode selected is the one with the lighted LED. VOL +/- Increases and decreases volume. Allows direct number entry for tuning to a channel. - TV ONTROL MART This remote control will operate...
- Page 16 MODE Three different modes (SAT,VCR,TV) are selected by pressing the "MODE" button.The mode selected is the one with the lighted LED. RECORD Press once to start a recording. REWIND When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind at high speed. During tape play back, press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen.
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Page 17: R Emote C Ontrol
ROGRAMMING THE Manually Setting the Remote to Operate a TV or VCR Your remote control may operate your TV or VCR (TV/VCR). If the remote control doesn’t operate your TV/VCR now, fol- low the steps below. Point the remote control at your TV/VCR and press the MODE button until the TV or VCR LED lights.Then, press the POWER button. - Page 18 Optimus ...0189, 0075, 0064, 0131 Orion ...0029, 0211, 0236 Panasonic ...0062, 0189, 0252, ...0643 Penney...0062, 0267, 0064, ...0069, 0065 Pentax ...0069 Philco...0062, 0236 Philips...0108, 0062, 0645 Pilot ...0064 Pioneer ...0094 Portland ...0047 Profitronic ...0267 Proscan ...0087, 0787 Protec ...0099 Pulsar ...0066 Quarter ...0073...
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Page 19: Enter Zip Code
When you install a new system, you can skip the installation procedure if all the defaults listed on page 30 apply.When the Welcome screen displays, press the button and OK. The Installation Wizard is a first time setup that includes entering your zip code, selecting the dish con- figuration, pointing the dish, setting up the VCR con- trols (DSX5375R only), and testing the system.A series of screens will be displayed and you will be... -
Page 20: On Screen Installation
CREEN VCR Control (DSX5375R only) Use this function to set up the receiver to automatically record programs on your VCR. Please make sure the VCR Controller is correctly positioned in front of your VCR and connected to the VCR CONTROL output jack. - Page 21 After the initial installation, you may want to later access the installation features, for example, if you have moved the dish.The following sections describe the steps in the Installation menu. To access the installation menu: Press the MENU button on the remote. Choose Installation by using the highlight this option.
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Page 22: Banner
ENERAL 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, guid- ing you through initial installation, channel selection, timer settings and many other functions. Most functions can be carried out using either the buttons on the front of your Satellite Receiver or the remote control. -
Page 23: Notification Displays
Browse Banner While watching a program, you can view information about other programs using the Browse Banner fea- ture. 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 24: Directv Programming Guide
IRECTV The DIRECTV Programming Guide offers complete TV listings and access to much more.The Guide lists programs accord- ing 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 25: Using The Guide
® IRECTV To do this…. Do this…. Display the Guide Press the GUIDE button on the remote control. Scroll through the Press the program list use the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll a full page at a time. Tune to a current program Use the press OK. - Page 26 IRECTV To do this…. Do this…. Tag a program for future You can set up your viewing or recording schedule ahead of time, so that you will viewing or recording to be automatically notified of the shows you want to see, or using the VCR Controller, a VCR automatically record future programs to your VCR.
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Page 27: Themes
IRECTV To purchase a PPV program: Highlight the program in the Guide and press OK. In the purchase dialog, choose "Buy Now" and press OK. If alternate start times or pricing are available, a dialog displays in which you can choose the start time. Press the buttons to select alternate start times. -
Page 28: Alternate Audio
Many programs are broadcast with alternate audio tracks.When alternate audio is available, the alternate audio icon displays on the top line of the banner. To change audio tracks (when available): Press the Alt Audio button on the remote. A dialog displays the languages available for the selected program. -
Page 29: Messages
Go to Date Selecting the Go to Date option lets you look at a list of programs for another day in the week. Use buttons to move to the day of interest, then press OK.The programming information avail- able is limited to the master and extended program guides.When you press OK, the Guide displays pro- gramming information for the same 1.5 hour block of time displayed before you selected Go to Date,... -
Page 30: Using The Menu
The Menu lets you customize the features of your Satellite Receiver. Categories include Guide, General Settings. Access Control, Language, Purchases, Installation, Upgrades, and Mail. In Menu mode, the following buttons on the remote control are inactive: FAVORITES,THEMES, GUIDE, and ALT AUDIO. To access the main menu from the Guide: Press the MENU button on the remote control then press OK. -
Page 31: General Settings
ENERAL Screen format defines the width/height ratio of the picture. Options are wide (16:9) or full screen (4:3). Because programs are transmitted in a variety of formats, your screen format settings will affect position of the picture on your TV. The effects of these settings are shown in the chart below. -
Page 32: Favorite Channels
Once Favorites is configured, the Favorites icon displays on the top line of the banner and programs displayed in the Program Guide are only those in the selected list.When using the and CH buttons, you are limited to channels in the favorites list; however, you can access any channel by entering its number from the remote control. - Page 33 With Access Control, you can lock or unlock the system, change the password, lock channels, set spending limits, set maturity ratings, and replace the access card when requested by DIRECTV. Press MENU. The Guide option will be highlighted. Press Press OK. Use the buttons to choose from the selections.
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Page 34: Access Control
CCESS 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 set- tings. Locked channels are indicated by the lock icon to their right. Use the buttons to choose Manual Lock, Lock All, or Unlock All. -
Page 35: Language
CCESS Rating Limit Maturity ratings help you determine a program's content, similar to the way films are rated. For example, a rating of "G" is a program suitable for general audiences, while a rating of "R" might be suitable for adult only viewing.When you lock a par- ticular rating, all ratings exceeding the locked rating are automatically locked as well. -
Page 36: 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 can- celled. -
Page 37: Upgrades
For Installation instructions, please turn to page 21. The Upgrades dialog displays configuration and version data which is helpful if you need to report problems to a customer service representative.This dialog lets you scroll line by line both forward and back as well as complete page up and page down.The information pre- sented is for viewing only. -
Page 38: Mail
Your service provider will periodi- cally send you messages.When you receive new mail, the pigeon mail icon appears at the logo space on the main menu and Guide.You can view and delete messages. Each message includes the date and time it was sent.A maximum of 30 messages can be stored.When new messages are received, the old- est message is automatically deleted if the maximum amount of messages is exceeded.The banner on the Mail... -
Page 39: Where To Find Help
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 avail- able by highlighting the "?" icon at the bottom of the Guide screen and pressing OK. Error messages that display on the screen are self-explana- tory. - Page 40 displayed in the Language screen accessed in the main menu. Access card problems. • Check that the card is inserted properly (see page 12). Call DIRECTV. Remote control doesn't work. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly (see page 18) and are not dead. Be sure you are within operating range of the receiver.
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Page 41: Glossary
unauthorized viewing of programs with a rating at or above the set limit. For example, if a limit of R has been set, then programs rated R,TV-M, NR-Mature, or NC17 cannot be viewed without first entering a access code. rating level Standard rating levels applied to movies and other programs to help customers determine the amount of strong language, violence, and/or sex contained in that program. -
Page 42: Index
buttons A/V connectors...9-11 access card ...12,13 inserting ...12 replacing ...13 Access Control...33 audio alternate ...28 audio tracks changing ...28 Back button ...14 banner ...22 browse ...23 long ...22 short ...22 viewing the long banner ... 25 banner duration ...31 channel tuning to...25 channel lock...33 channels... -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a call. TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT... An exchange will be managed by Philips. If you believe you need to exchange your Digital Satellite Receiver, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at 1-800-464-1131. A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you.