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DIRECTV® Receiver
User Manual
DSX 5500
DSX 5540
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Safety Instructions - Read Before Operating Equipment
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
15. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall onto such power lines or cir-
cuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal. Refer to Satellite Dish Antenna
Assembly & Alignment Guide.
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.
3. Heed W arnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
16. O verloading – Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
ating instructions should be adhered to.
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should
17. O bject and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
be followed.
5. Attachm ents – Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. W ater and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
18. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
7. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing seri-
ous injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
19. Dam age Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when following the operat-
ing instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam-
aged in any way.
7A.
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.
8. Ventilation – Slots and openings on the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the man-
ufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –
this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacem ent Parts – When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appli-
ance dealer or local power company.
21. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
10. Grounding or Polarization – This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
22. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.
23. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that
produce heat.
O perating Tem perature: 40 to 110°F
Storage Tem perature: 15 to 155°F
11. Power Cord Protection – Route power supply cords so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
12. O utdoor 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.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, pro-
vides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.
13. Phone Line Use – Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
14. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a light-
ning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long peri-
ods 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.
Figure A
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Safety Instructions (cont’d), General Information
This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The
anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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.
W ARNING
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (U. S. A.) Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Regulations and Inform ation
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference
to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Change the position of the DIRECTV® Receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference.
2. Move the DIRECTV Receiver away from the equipment that is receiving the interference.
3. Plug the DIRECTV Receiver into a different outlet so that the DIRECTV Receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are
on different branch circuits.
4. Use shielded cables and I/O cords with this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
5. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
IMPORTANT
Any change or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the warranty or manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Domestic use U. S. A – For units used at 110V, use only the power supply cord which is supplied with the product.
ANALOG DEVICE W ARNINGS
Federal Com m unication Com m ission (FCC) Part 68 and Adm inistrative Council for Term inal Attachm ents (ACTA)
This device complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. A label on the rear panel of this
equipment contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information
must be provided to the telephone company. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.The REN for this product is part of the
product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point. For
the DSX 5500 or DSX 5540, 01 means a REN of 0.1.
Note: RENs are associated with loop-start and ground-start ports. Do not use for E & M or digital ports.
This equipment uses the following USOC jack: RJ-11C.
No m odular plug is provided with this equipm ent.
If the DSX 5500 or DSX 5540 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
interruption of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as
soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.
This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service
is subject to state tariffs (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for
information).
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this DSX 5500 or
DSX 5540 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your tele-
phone company or a qualified installer.
For repair or warranty inform ation on hardware service only, please call: 1-800-464-1131.
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Contents
Package Contents ......................................................6
Front and Rear Panels ..............................................7
Access Card ................................................................8
Connections
Antenna and Phone ................................................9
Video ......................................................................10
Audio ......................................................................11
A/V Matrix ..............................................................12
Preparing your Rem ote Control..........................13
Rem ote Control Use ........................................13-17
Setup W izard ................................................................18
W atching TV ................................................................19
Enhanced User Features
EZ Search PPV ......................................................20
Sm artSurf ..............................................................20
Favorite Channels..................................................21
Program Guide
DIRECTV ADVANCED PRO GRAM GUIDE™
............................................................................22-23
Main Menu
Using the Main Menu ............................................26
Interactive services................................................26
Preferences ......................................................27-29
Preferred Language ............................................27
Screen Form at ....................................................27
Banner Duration ..................................................28
Set Favorite Channels ........................................28
A/V Matrix ............................................................28
Rem ote Control ID ............................................28
Digital Audio (DSX 5540 only) ..........................29
Parental Controls ............................................29-30
Lock the System ..................................................29
Channel Locks......................................................29
Set Spending Lim it ..............................................30
Set Rating Lim it ..................................................30
Replace Access Card ..........................................30
Purchases ..............................................................31
Setup ..................................................................32-33
System Upgrades ..................................................33
Messages ................................................................34
Caller ID ................................................................34
Troubleshooting ......................................................35
Lim ited W arranty ....................................................36
Rem inders ..............................................................23
PPV (Pay Per View) ..............................................23
Guide Menu ........................................................24-25
NO TE: This owner's m anual m ay be used with several different m odels. Not all features (or drawings) dis-
cussed in this m anual will necessarily m atch those found with your system . This is norm al and does not
require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.
DIRECTV programming sold separately. ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND
REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR PREPAY-
MENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Programming subject to change. DIRECTV service not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is
sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV
System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)
DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE 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.
Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1993
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
are met:
1. Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: This product
includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
4. Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCI-
DENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUB-
STITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER-
WISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
The software included in this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG-Group and on the PNG Reference Library
which is copyright © 1998-2001 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, copyright © 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger, and copyright © 1995, 1996 Guy Eric
Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.
For the software in this product no license under Philips IPR is granted, except for the use of the software in combination with this
product.
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Package Contents
®
DIRECTV Receiver
Infrared (IR) Universal
Remote Control with
Two AA Batteries
User Manual
PHONE
Power Supply Cord
RJ-11 Telephone Cord
Access Card
L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
TO TV/VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
RCA Type Audio/Video
Connecting Cable
S-Video Connecting Cable
(not included with all products)
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Front and Rear Panels
Front Panel
Digital Multi-Satellite Receiver
R
E
M
W
E
O
N
P
U
I
N
K
F
O
O
MENU button
POWER button
Displays the Main Menu.
Press to turn the DIRECTV®
Receiver on or press to place
the DIRECTV Receiver in
Standby.
INFO button
Switches between program information in the
banner and the program details screen.
OK button
Confirms a selection in the
menus or Program Guide.
Arrow buttons (ᮤ ᮣᮡᮢ)
Use to navigate through the Guide and menus.
While watching Satellite programming, use the
ᮡᮢ arrows to channel up or down.
Power indicator
Lights when the DIRECTV Receiver is on.
Rear Panel
Card Access
Install Access Card here.
Details are on page 8.
Sat In
Connect the coaxial cable
from the Satellite Dish
antenna here. Details are
on page 9.
Receiver ID Number
AC power input
Connect the supplied power
cord here.
Serial Number
Model Number
MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540
Serial No : 81476039DSX 5540C
Receiver ID No : 1234 5678 9012
Antenna Input
Phone jack
Connect to an off-air
antenna or analog
cable system.
Connect the supplied phone cord here and
to a wall phone jack in your home.
Dolby Digital outputs* (optical and coaxial)
* DSX 5540 only
Channel 3/4 switch
Details on page 10.
TV/VCR Output
S-Video Output
A/V Matrix (refer to page 12)
Left/Right Audio/Video Inputs 1 and 2
Video output 1
Component Video
Output*
* DSX 5540 only
Left/right Audio output 1
Secondary Audio/Video Outputs
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Access Card
5540
Serial No
:
81476DSX 5540C
Receiver ID No 1234 5678 9012
:
The access card provided with your system includes information about your pur-
chase 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 DIRECTV®
Receiver.
Caution
s
• YOUR ACCESS CARD IS
FRAGILE.
• ALWAYS INSERT CORRECTLY
AND CAREFULLY.
The access card needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not
need to be removed. Each access card has a unique number. Be sure to record
this number in the space provided on the second page of this manual in the “For
Customer Use” section for future reference.
• DO NOT BEND.
• DO NOT REMOVE AND
RE-INSERT UNNECESSARILY.
• NEVER SUBMERGE IN LIQUID
OR APPLY CLEANING FLUIDS.
1. Hold the card with the arrow facing upwards and pointing toward the slot in
the DIRECTV Receiver rear panel.
2. Gently push the card into the slot until it meets the stop. Do not use undue
force when inserting. The end will be visible outside of the slot.
3. Keep your access card permanently inserted in your DIRECTV Receiver.
If you have to reinsert the card, you should have the arrow facing forward
into the box and the gold chip facing down.
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Antenna and Phone
MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540
Connections
Satellite
Dish Antenna
Rear of DIRECTV® Receiver
Serial No
:
8147DSX 5540C
Receiver ID No 1234 5678 9012
:
DSX 5540 Only
DSX 5540 Only
RJ11 Modular
Phone Jack
Cable or Off-air Antenna
Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections.
1. Connect the RF coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the SAT IN jack.
2. If you have cable (CATV) or an off-air antenna, connect its RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN jack.
3. Using the telephone cord (supplied), connect one end of it to a phone jack in your home. Connect the other end to
the PHONE JACK input on the rear of the Receiver. To enjoy uninterrupted programming and to order pay per view
programs, the DIRECTV® Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line.
4. Connect one end of the AC power cord (supplied) to the Receiver’s AC IN jack.
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Connections (cont’d)
Video
Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections.
There are several options for connecting the video and audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the
type of equipment you want to connect and the quality of signal you want to achieve. The following chart summarizes
your options for video connections. Select either A, B, C or D and refer to the illustration and steps below to connect.
Option Video Signal Quality Video Output
A
B
C
D
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Component * (Y, PB, PR)
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT1
Standard
TO TV/VCR
* DSX 5540 Only
C
Rear of
DIRECTV® Receiver
MODEL NUMBERSX 5540
Serial No
:
819DSX 5540C
Receiver ID No 1234 5678 9012
:
DSX 5540 Only
DSX 5540 Only
B
Rear of TV
A
D
IN
S-VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
IN
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT
IN
IN
VHF/UHF
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
VHF/UHF
Note: The TV rear jack panel shown above has jacks for all possible connections. Your TV’s rear jack panel may differ.
A. (For model DSX 5540 only.) Using a component cable (not included), connect the jacks on one end to the component
Y (green), PB (blue), PR (red) jacks on the rear of the Receiver. Connect the other ends to the TV’s COMPONENT
IN jacks. Select the proper input on your TV.
B. Using a S-VIDEO cable, connect one end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Receiver to the S-VIDEO IN on the TV.
Select the proper input on your TV.
C. Using the RCA type connector (supplied), connect one end to the OUT 1 VIDEO jack (yellow) on the Receiver to the
VIDEO IN on the TV. Select the proper input on your TV.
D. Using the RF coaxial cable (supplied), connect one end to the TO TV/VCR jack on the Receiver to the RF IN jack on
the TV. Turn the TV on and select channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used or least used in your area. Set the
CHANNEL switch on the back of the Receiver to the same channel.
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Connections (cont’d)
Audio
Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections.
There are several options for connecting the audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of
equipment you want to connect. If you connected video with option D on page 10, you will get audio from your TV
when using that input. The following chart summarizes your additional options for audio connections. Select either A, B,
or C and refer to the illustration and steps below to connect.
Option Audio Signal Audio Output
A
B
C
Dolby Digital* OPTICAL
Dolby Digital* COAXIAL
Stereo
AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT OUT1
* DSX 5540 Only
Rear of DIRECTV® Receiver
MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540
Serial No
:
8147DSX 5540C
Receiver ID No 1234 5678 9012
:
DSX 5540 Only
Rear of Home Theater Stereo Receiver or TV
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
A
C
B
Note: This illustration shows a home theater stereo receiver and TV rear jack panel for possible connections. Your
home theater system stereo receiver or TV rear jack panel may differ.
A. (For model DSX 5540 only.) Using an OPTICAL cable (not included), connect one end to the OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT on the Receiver to the home theater stereo receiver or TV’s OPTICAL IN jack.
B. (For model DSX 5540 only.) Using a COAXIAL cable (not included), connect one end to the COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT on the Receiver to the home theater stereo receiver or TV’s COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack.
C. Using the RCA type connectors (supplied), connect the left (white) and right (red) jacks of one end of the cables to
the OUT 1 AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT jacks on the Receiver and the other ends to the left and right AUDIO IN on
the home theater stereo receiver or TV. Select the proper input on the home theater stereo receiver or TV.
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Connections (cont’d)
A/V Matrix
Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections.
Does your TV have only one video or RF input but you own a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment? Philips
offers the industry’s first A/V Matrix that allows you to command and control other video devices such as a DVD player
or a VCR without additional equipment. You can use this DIRECTV® Receiver as the video gateway of your entertain-
ment center.
Rear of DIRECTV® Receiver
MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540
Serial No
:
8147DSX 5540C
Receiver ID No
:
1234 5678 9012
Audio
cables
Video
cable
Audio cables
Output options for
VCR recording
ANT
IN
V OUT
L OUT
R OUT
Video cable
O UT
LEFT OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT OUT
CH3 CH4
Video cable
AN
T
FL
FR
SL CENTER MULTI-5.1
LEFT OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
V
L
R
IN
IN
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
COAXIAL
O
PTICAL
VIDEO
O
U
T
SR
SUBW.
RIGHT OUT
C
H
3
C
H
4
12V
Rear of DVD
Rear of VCR
Note: For additional hookups and operation information, refer to the owner’s manuals for the devices you are
connecting to the DIRECTV Receiver.
1. Connect the outputs of your other devices (such as a DVD player or VCR) to the corresponding VIDEO and AUDIO
LEFT/RIGHT inputs (IN1 or IN2) of the A/V Matrix on the rear of the DIRECTV Receiver.
2. To record satellite programming, connect the VIDEO and AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT outputs of OUT2 on the rear of the
DIRECTV Receiver to the corresponding video and audio inputs on the VCR. These outputs always output satellite
programming and are not affected by the A/V Matrix. Alternatively, you can connect the TO TV/VCR RF output to
the RF input on the VCR but this output will output the selected video source of the A/V Matrix when this feature is
enabled.
3. To use the A/V Matrix, you must use video output option C (VIDEO OUT1) or D (TO TV/VCR) from page 10 and
you must first enable it in the Main Menu (refer to page 28).
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Remote Control
Preparing Your Rem ote Control
Battery Installation
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover. Insert the two batteries
(type/AA) supplied.
2. Position them in the battery com-
partment, as shown in the diagram.
3. Replace the cover.
Satellite Functions
SAT
POW ER
Press SAT to control the DIRECTV®
Receiver. LED will blink when other
buttons are pressed while in satellite
mode.
Switches the DIRECTV® Receiver
between active and standby modes.
MOVIES, SPORTS, NEW S, KIDS
Predefined SmartSurf buttons (refer to
page 20).
PPV
Use the EZ Search PPV function to
view list of PPV programs and events
for purchasing.
Sm artSurf
Displays categories you can use for
Guide and channel surfing.
SOURCE
Switches between the inputs of the
A/V Matrix (refer to page 12 and 28).
FAVORITES
Allows you to select one of four cus-
tom lists to view or edit.
MENU
Displays the Main Menu.
GUIDE
Switches between the “DIRECTV
ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™”
and the “Guide Menu”.
EXIT
Returns to video and cancels the
transaction.
OK
INFO
Confirms a selection.
Displays program or channel
information.
CHANNEL
Displays the next or previous channel.
While in the guide or menu, allows you
to page up and down.
ᮤ ᮣᮡᮢ
Navigates through the Guide and
menus.
BACK
0-9
While in the menu or guide, returns
you to the previous screen. While
watching TV, pressing BACK will jump
you to the previous channel.
Lets you enter numeric values or
channel numbers.
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ powered
by Wink Communications™.
Press this button when the
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon appears
on the screen to access interactive
services.
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Remote Control (cont’d)
Program m ing the Universal Rem ote control
Your remote control m ay already operate your TV, VCR or DVD player. If the remote control does not properly operate
your TV, VCR or DVD player, follow the steps below. These instructions guide you through setting the remote control to
operate your TV. For VCR and DVD player, follow the same steps, but press the VCR or DVD button at step 3.
1. Point the remote control at your TV and press the TV button. Then, press the POWER button. If your TV turns on
or off, try the other TV function buttons (see page 16). If the other functions work, the remote is ready to operate
the TV without any more steps. If your TV does not turn on or off, or if the other buttons do not work, go to step 2.
2. Find the brand and code number(s) of your TV on page 15.
3. Press the TV button.
4. Press and hold the number 1 & number 3 buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The LED will blink twice and remain on.
5. Enter the 4-digit code from step 2 within one minute. The LED will blink after each button press. Note: If the 4-digit code is
not entered within one minute, the LED will turn off and the remote control will return to the previously programmed
code.
6. After a valid 4-digit code has been entered, the LED will turn off and blink twice to confirm the new 4-digit code has
been programmed. The LED will then turn off.
7. If an invalid 4-digit code has been entered, the LED will turn off.
8. Press the POWER button. If the remote control operates your TV, you’re finished.
9. If the remote control doesn’t operate your TV and if there is more than 1 code for your TV brand, repeat steps 2-8.
10.For future reference, list the 4 digit code numbers you program into your remote:
TV code: __ __ __ __
VCR code: __ __ __ __
DVD code: __ __ __ __
11.If you cannot find a code that operates your TV, If the remote still does not operate your TV, follow the Automatic
Search steps below.
Autom atic Search
To automatically program your remote control to operate your TV, VCR or DVD player, follow the steps below. For a VCR
and DVD player, follow the same steps but substitute that component for the TV.
1. Turn on your TV. Stand close to your TV (within 5 to 10 feet) and point your remote control towards the remote
sensor on your TV. Press the TV button. Press and hold the number 1 and the number 3 buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds. The TV LED will blink twice and remain on.
2. Press the POWER button. The LED will turn off. If the POWER button is not pressed within 1 minute, the remote
will return to the previously programmed code. The automatic search will begin after the POWER button has been
released.
3. Each time a code is transmitted, the LED will blink. This process could take several minutes.
4. When the correct code is found, the TV should turn off. Immediately press the POWER button. The LED will blink twice,
then turn off. If all codes have been tried and the TV has not turned on or off the LED will stay on briefly, then turn off.
Note: To stop the search process at any time, press any button other than the POWER button. The LED will give a long
blink and turn off. There is no guarantee that the remote control will work with your TV, VCR or DVD player.
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Remote Control (cont’d)
TV Codes
AOC..............................................0046, 0057
..........0490, 0204, 0309,0066, 0046, 0181 Midland ..0044, 0066, 0074, 0078,0162, 0774 Sansui........................................................0490
Admiral ........................................0120, 0490 Envision....................................................0057 Minutz ......................................................0048 Sanyo ........................................................0181
Aiko ........................................................ 0119 Fisher ........................................................0181 Mitsubishi..............0177, 0205, 0046, 0120 Scimitsu....................................................0046
Akai.......................................................... 0057 Fujitsu............................................0206, 0710 Motorola..................................................0120 Scotch ......................................................0205
Alaron ......................................................0206 Funai ..................................0207, 0198, 0206 Multitech..................................................0207 Scott ..........0263, 0046, 0205, 0206, 0207
Ambassador ............................................0204 Futuretech ..............................................0207 NAD..................................0183, 0193, 0205 Sears..........0181, 0083, 0183, 0074, 0081,
America Action......................................0207 GE ............ 0048, 0074, 0078, 0205, 0478, NEC ..................................0057, 0046, 0083
................................0198, 0205, 0206, 0774
Ampro......................................................0778 ................................0120, 0162, 0309, 0774 NTC..........................................................0119 Semivox ..................................................0207
Anam ...................................................... 0207 Gibralter ..........................0044, 0046, 0057 Nikko ................................0205, 0057, 0119 Semp ........................................................0183
Audiovox..........................0119, 0207, 0478 GoldStar ................0205, 0046, 0057, 0083 Onwa........................................................0207 Sharp..................................0120, 0192, 0066
Baysonic ..................................................0207 Gradiente ....................................0083, 0080 Optimus............................0277, 0193, 0181 Shogun......................................................0046
Belcor ......................................................0046 Grunpy..........................................0206, 0207 Optonica ......................................0120, 0192 Signature..................................................0043
Bell & Howell..............................0043, 0181 Hallmark ..................................................0205 Orion ................................0490, 0206, 0263 Sony ..........................................................0027
Bradford ..................................................0207 Harley Davidson....................................0206 Panasonic ....................................0078, 0277 Soundesign ......................0205, 0206, 0207
Brockwood ............................................0046 Harman/Kardon.................................... 0081 Penney ........0074, 0087, 0057, 0048, 0162, Squareview..............................................0198
Broksonic ....................................0263, 0490 Harvard....................................................0207
0205, 0078, 0066, 0046, 0083, 0183, 0774 Starlite......................................................0207
CXC ........................................................0207 Hitachi ..................0172, 0178, 0083, 0043 Philco..........0172, 0046, 0057, 0081, 0490 Supreme ..................................................0027
Candle ..........................................0057, 0083 Infinity ......................................................0081 Philips ......................................................0081 Sylvania ........................................0081, 0057
Carnivale..................................................0057 Inteq..........................................................0044 Pilot....................................0046, 0057, 0066 Symphonic ..............................................0198
Carver ......................................................0081 JBL ............................................................0081 Pioneer ....................................................0193 TMK ..................................0083, 0204, 0205
Celebrity..................................................0027 JCB............................................................0027 Portland ............................0046, 0066, 0119 Tandy........................................................0120
Cineral..........................................0478, 0119 JVC............................................................0080 Prism ........................................................0078 Technics ......................................0078, 0277
Citizen........0083, 0057, 0066, 0087, 0119 KEC ..........................................................0207 Proscan ........................................0074, 0774 Technol Ace ..........................................0206
Concerto ................................................0083 KTV....................................0207, 0057, 0066 Proton......................................................0205 Techwood....................................0078, 0083
Contec ....................................................0207 Kenwood ....................................0057, 0046 Pulsar ............................................0044, 0046 Teknika ................0043, 0081, 0206, 0207,
Craig ........................................................0207 LG............................................................ 0083 Quasar ..............................0078, 0277, 0192
........0046, 0066, 0119, 0083, 0087, 0177
Crosley ....................................................0081 LXI......0181, 0074, 0081, 0183, 0205, 0774 RCA ..........0074, 0162, 0046, 0078, 0117, Telefunken ..............................................0083
Crown ..........................................0066, 0207 Logik ........................................................0043 ........................................................0120, 0774 Toshiba ............................0183, 0087, 0181
Curtis Mathes ................0087, 0057, 0043, Luxman ....................................................0083 Radio Shack ........0192, 0207, 0057, 0205, Totevision................................................0066
........0066, 0074, 0078, 0081, 0083, 0120, MGA ......................0177, 0046, 0057, 0205
........0066, 0181, 0046, 0074, 0083, 0774 Vector Research....................................0057
....................0172, 0181, 0193, 0478, 0774 MTC ......................0087, 0057, 0046, 0083 Realistic ....0192, 0207, 0181, 0057, 0066, Victor ......................................................0080
Daewoo ................0119, 0046, 0478, 0066 Magnavox..........................0081, 0057, 0206
............................................0205, 0046, 0083 Vidikron ..................................................0081
Daytron....................................................0046 Majestic....................................................0043 Runco............................................0044, 0057 Vidtech ........................................0046, 0205
Denon ......................................................0172 Marantz ........................................0081, 0057 SSS ................................................0046, 0207 Wards ..................0081, 0192, 0205, 0043,
Dumont ........................................0044, 0046 Matsushita ..............................................0277 Sampo ..........................................0057, 0066
....................0046, 0048, 0057, 0083, 0206
Dwin..............................................0747, 0801 Megatron......................................0172, 0205 Samsung ....0087, 0046, 0205, 0057, 0083 White Westinghouse ...................... 0490
Electroband ............................................0027 Memorex ............0205, 0043, 0083, 0177, Samsux ....................................................0066 Yamaha ........................................0046, 0057
Emerson ..............0263, 0207, 0205, 0206,
............................................0181, 0277, 0490 Sansei........................................................0478 Zenith ....................0044, 0043, 0119, 0490
VCR Codes
Admiral ........................................0075, 0236 Funai ........................................................0027 Minolta ....................................................0069 Samsung........................................0072, 0267
Adventura................................................0027 GE.............. 0062, 0087, 0075, 0267, 0787 Mitsubishi..........................0070, 0075, 0094 Sanky ............................................0066, 0075
Aiko ..........................................................0305 Garrard....................................................0027 Motorola......................................0062, 0075 Sansui..........0068, 0027, 0094, 0236, 0298
Aiwa ..................................0334, 0027, 0064 Go Video ................................................0553 Multitech ......................................0027, 0099 Sanyo......................0074, 0073, 0131, 0267
Akai ..............................................0133, 0068 GoldStar ......................................0064, 0065 NEC ......................0065, 0068, 0094, 0131 Scott ......................0211, 0148, 0070, 0072
America Action......................................0305 Gradiente ................................................0027 Nikko........................................................0064 Sears..........0064, 0069, 0027, 0062, 0073,
American High ......................................0062 HI-Q ........................................................0074 Noblex ....................................................0267 ........................................................0074, 0131
Asha..........................................................0267 Harley Davidson....................................0027 Olympus ..................................................0062 Semp ........................................................0072
Audiovox ................................................0064 Harman/Kardon........................ 0065, 0108 Optimus......................0189, 0075, 0064, 0131 Sharp ........................................................0075
Beaumark ................................................0267 Harwood ................................................0099 Orion ................................0029, 0211, 0236 Shintom....................................................0099
Bell & Howell ........................................0131 Headquarter ..........................................0073 Panasonic ..............0062, 0189, 0252, 0643 Shogun......................................................0267
Broksonic..............0148, 0211, 0029, 0236 Hitachi ..............................0069, 0027, 0068 Penney........0062, 0267, 0064, 0069, 0065 Singer........................................................0099
CCE ..............................................0099, 0305 Hughes Network Systems......................0069 Pentax ......................................................0069 Sony........................0060, 0059, 0027, 0062
Calix..........................................................0064 JVC ................................................0094, 0068 Philco ............................................0062, 0236 Sylvania ..................0062, 0108, 0027, 0070
Canon ......................................................0062 Jensen ......................................................0068 Philips ................................0108, 0062, 0645 Symphonic ..............................................0027
Capehart..................................................0047 KEC ..............................................0064, 0305 Pilot ..........................................................0064 TMK..........................................................0267
Carver ......................................................0108 KLH ..........................................................0099 Pioneer ....................................................0094 Tatung ......................................................0068
Cineral......................................................0305 Kenwood..........................0068, 0094, 0065 Portland ..................................................0047 Teac ..............................................0027, 0068
Citizen ..........................................0305, 0064 Kodak............................................0062, 0064 Profitronic ..............................................0267 Technics ......................................0062, 0189
Colt ..........................................................0099 LXI ............................................................0064 Proscan ........................................0087, 0787 Teknika ............................0027, 0062, 0064
Craig ..........0064, 0099, 0074, 0267, 0298 Lloyd’s ......................................................0027 Protec ......................................................0099 Thomas ....................................................0027
Curtis Mathes ....0062, 0068, 0087, 0189, Logik ........................................................0099 Pulsar ........................................................0066 Tivo ..........................................................0645
..................................................................0787 MEI............................................................0062 Quarter....................................................0073 Toshiba ........................................0072, 0070
Cybernex ................................................0267 MGA..............................................0070, 0267 Quartz......................................................0073 Totevision....................................0064, 0267
Daewoo ................0305, 0588, 0047, 0072 MGN Technology..................................0267 Quasar ..........................................0062, 0189 Unitech ....................................................0267
Daytron....................................................0047 MTC ..............................................0027, 0267 RCA ..........0087, 0176, 0069, 0062, 0075, Vector ......................................................0072
Denon ......................................................0069 Magnasonic..............................................0305
............................................0133, 0267, 0787 Vector Research....................................0065
Dynatech ................................................0027 Magnavox ....0062, 0108, 0027, 0066, 0176 Radio Shack ............................................0027 Video Concepts ....................................0072
Electrohome ..........................................0064 Magnin......................................................0267 Radix ........................................................0064 Videosonic ..............................................0267
Electrophonic ........................................0064 Marantz ........................................0108, 0062 Randex ....................................................0064 Wards ......0062, 0087, 0027, 0074, 0267,
Emerex ....................................................0059 Marta ........................................................0064 Realistic ................0027, 0131, 0074, 0075,
Emerson....0211, 0029, 0236, 0305, 0148, Matsushita....................................0062, 0189 ............................................0064, 0062, 0073 White Westinghouse................0305, 0236
................................0588, 0027, 0064, 0070 Memorex ............0131, 0074, 0027, 0064, ReplayTV......................................0641, 0643 XR-1000 ..........................0099, 0027, 0062
........0069, 0075, 0099, 0108, 0176, 0787
Fisher ............................................0074, 0131
........0075, 0062, 0073, 0267, 0334, 0066, Runco ......................................................0066 Yamaha ....................................................0065
Fuji ................................................0060, 0062 ........................................................0189, 0236 STS............................................................0069 Zenith ....................0066, 0027, 0060, 0236
DVD Codes
Aiwa..........................................................0668 Hitachi ..........................................0600, 0691 Oritron ....................................................0678 Sharp ........................................................0657
Apex ........................................................0699 Hiteker ....................................................0699 Panasonic..........................0517, 0704, 0659 Sherwood................................................0660
Arcam ......................................................0759 JVC ................................................0650, 0585 Pelican Accessories ..............................0758 Sony ..........................................................0560
B & K ............................................0682, 0689 Kenwood..........................0764, 0709, 0561 Philips............................................0566, 0530 Technics ..................................................0517
Denon ..........................................0517, 0661 Konka ....................0746, 0738, 0747, 0748 Pioneer..............................0598, 0552, 0659 Techwood ..............................................0719
Fisher ........................................................0697 Magnavox ....................................0530, 0702 Princeton ................................................0701 Theta Digital ..........................................0598
GE ............................................................0549 Marantz....................................................0566 Proscan ....................................................0549 Toshiba ....................................................0530
Go Video ................................................0742 Mitsubishi ................................................0548 RCA ..................................0549, 0598, 0731 Yamaha ........................................0517, 0572
Gradiente ................................................0678 Onkyo ..........................................0654, 0530 Saitek........................................................0758 Zenith ..........................................0618, 0530
Harman/Kardon..........................0609, 0729 Optimus ..................................................0598 Samsung ..................................................0600
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Remote Control (cont’d)
TV Functions
Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV® Remote Control should control certain functions of your TV.
Be sure to press the TV button before operating your TV.
TV
POW ER
Press to put the remote control in TV
mode. LED will blink when other buttons
are pressed while in TV mode.
Press to turn TV on or off.
VOL +/-
Increases and decreases volume.
CH+/CH-
Change channel up or down
0-9
Allows direct number entry for tuning to
a channel.
MUTE
Switches audio on and off.
TV INPUT
Switch through TV inputs (if applicable).
Note: All features on your TV may not be supported by this remote.
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Remote Control (cont’d)
VCR/DVD Functions
Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV® Remote Control should control certain functions of your VCR
or DVD. Be sure to press the VCR or DVD button before operating each unit.
VCR
POW ER
Press to put the remote control in VCR
mode. LED will blink when other buttons
are pressed while in VCR mode.
Press to turn VCR or DVD player on
or off.
DVD
REW IND
Press to put the remote control in
DVD mode. LED will blink when other
buttons are pressed while in DVD
mode.
VCR - When tape playback is stopped,
press to rewind at high speed. During tape
playback, press to rewind the tape while
the picture stays on the screen.
DVD - Press and release to select previous
chapter. Press and hold to scan
backwards.
FF
VCR - When tape playback is stopped,
press to advance the tape at high speed.
During tape playback, press to advance
the tape while the picture stays on the
screen.
STOP
Press to stop the tape or disc.
DVD - Press and release to select next
chapter. Press and hold to scan
forward.
RECORD (VCR only)
Press once to start a recording.
PLAY
Press to play a tape or disc.
0-9
Allows direct number entry for tuning to
a channel or chapter.
PAUSE
Press to pause a tape or disc.
CH+/CH- (VCR only)
Change channel up or down
Note: All features on your VCR or DVD player may not be supported by this remote.
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Setup Wizard
If your equipment has been professionally installed, skip this first
time setup section and go to page 19.
Select a preferred language for the
text display in the menus and
program guide.
After the DIRECTV® Receiver has been connected to your compo-
nents, it is time to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on.
1. Press the SAT button on the remote control. The LED will
Seleccione un idioma para ver el
texto de los menúes y la guía
de programa.
blink.
2. Press the POWER button on the remote control.
3. Use the LL buttons to select your preferred language of the
English
Spanish
on screen menus and guide and press OK.
4. When the Welcome screen displays, press the OK button on
the remote control to start the Setup Wizard. The Setup
Wizard is a first time setup that automatically steps you through
the installation process. This screen will ONLY appear the very
first time your DIRECTV Receiver is turned on.
a. Enter the ZIP code.
Welcome
Follow these 4 easy steps and
be on your way to enjoying a
new viewing experience.
Note: The ZIP code is critical to point your dish accurately
(refer to page 32).
b. Configure the dish (refer to page 32).
Select OK to go the
Setup Wizard.
Skip the Setup Wizard
by pressing down then OK.
c. Point the dish (refer to page 32).
d. Test the System (refer to page 33).
Go to Setup Wizard
Skip Setup Wizard
5. After you have installed your DIRECTV System, you should
®
contact DIRECTV to order DIRECTV programming at
1-800 DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).
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Watching TV
The Info Banner shows information on the currently tuned program such as the rating, title, start and end time, program
description, and channel number. It also displays the current time and date and indicates if any special features are cur-
rently enabled, such as Favorite Channels (page 21) or SmartSurf (page 20).
All Day Ticket (Pay Per View)
Alternate Audio Track
Letterbox format
System Locked
Closed Captioning
System Temporarily Unlocked
Pay Per View
Dolby Digital (DSX 5540 only)
New Incoming Messages
DIRECTV Interactive Service
Channel Number
Rating
& Name
Current Time
& Date
Start/End Time
& Date
Current Alternate
Audio Track
- The alternate
audio icon indi-
cates an alternate
audio track is
Channel Icon
106 PPV
5:30PM-7:15PM Jun 14, PG-13
5:22PM Jun 14
Spanish
Program Name
& Description
Young Father
Movies, Horror (2001) Seth Hill stars in this tale of a young father
facing otherworldly intruders in a secluded mansion during the
waning days of World War II.
available. To
change audio
tracks, press the
ᮤ or ᮣ button
on the remote.
News
List 1
On screen
Display (OSD)
message space
indicates error
messages or
status or song ID
information
Favorites (page
21) status
SmartSurf (page
20) statue
Press OK to purchase
(when you select
a channel that
contains audio
only).
W atching TV
To do this….
Do this….
Display the banner
View program details
Press INFO button on the remote
1. Press INFO to display the banner
2. Press INFO again to display program details
View other channels with
the Browse Banner
You can see or “browse” what is on other channels without tuning away from the
currently viewed program with the Browse Banner.
1. While watching a program, press the INFO button on the remote to display the
banner.
2. While the banner is displayed. press the LL buttons to see what is showing on
other channels.
3. Press OK to switch to the new channel displayed in the Banner or exit to remove
the banner.
Note: When Favorite Channels (page 21) or SmartSurf (page 20) is in use, the
Browse Banner will only show programs from those lists.
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Enhanced User Features
EZ Search Pay Per View (PPV)
Pay Per View
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous.
Philips offers a unique feature for searching pay per views. By
pressing the PPV button on the remote, a listing of all pay per
view programs starting within a chosen time period will be dis-
played alphabetically.
PPV startng in next:
Hours
View a list of pay per
view programs and
events that start
within the predefined
times on the left.
Note: searching the
entire 3.5 days will
take about 10 seconds
and cannot be
1. Press the PPV button on the remote.
3
2. Use the LL to select a time period to search in (Note: The
full 3.5 day search takes about 10 seconds and cannot be
interrupted) and press OK.
3. Use the LL to select a pay per view program and press OK.
View details about your selected pay per view program,
purchase it or display other showings of your selection.
12 Hours
3.5 Days
interrupted
Select time period for pay per view search
Pay Per View
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Movie 1
12:30p - 2:47p Mon, Cct 14
Noon - 2:35p Mon, Oct 14
2:00p - 3:33p Mon, Oct 14
1:30p - 3:22p Mon, Oct 14
3:00a - 4:23a Mon, Oct 14
Movie 2
Movie 3
Movie 4
Movie 5
List of pay per views starting within chosen time period
Sm artSurf™
SmartSurf
Choosing SmartSurf is an easy way to highlight the
programs whose categories or themes match your
MOVIES SPORTS
NEWS
KIDS
E
D
C
F
choice in the guide. Also, when changing channels, you will go only
to the channels containing programs that have the selected category.
When SmartSurf is active, the SmartSurf icon displays in the lower
right hand corner of the banner.
There are four pre-defined SmartSurf categories. Refer to the
buttons on the remote.
SMARTSURF
- To choose a category for channel surfing
and for highlighting in the guide.
Continue
Clear SmartSurf
Cancel
- To deactivate any SmartSurf settings.
Pre-defined Smartsurf icons:
- To keep current settings.
SmartSurf options
Movies Sports
News Kids
SmartSurf by Category
To select specific Sm artSurf category:
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
1. Press SmartSurf on the remote control. You have a choice to
clear an existing setting (if active already), cancel, or continue with
setting the SmartSurf.
Main
- indicates
2. Press the LL buttons to highlight the desired category or sub-
category. The presence of subcategories is indicated by an arrow
to the right of the category. To view the subcategories, press the
ᮣ button.
Movies
subcategories. View
them by pressing the
right arrow. Press OK
to select one category
or subcategory.
Sports
Interests
Lifestyles
News
3. Press OK to select the category or subcategory.
Themes
Note: To turn off SmartSurf, press any of the SmartSurf keys, select
“Clear SmartSurf” and press OK. When the POWER button is
pressed and the receiver goes into standby, SmartSurf is automatical-
ly turned off.
Show Types
Age Appropriate
List of categories for SmartSurf
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Enhanced User Features (cont’d)
Favorite Channels
Main Menu
Favorite Channels is an easy way to customize the listing
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to exit.
of channels. Once Favorites is configured, the Favorites
icon displays in the banner and programs displayed in the
Program Guide are only those in the selected list. W hen using
the CH+ and CH- buttons, you are lim ited to channels in
the Favorites list; however, you can access any channel by enter-
ing its number directly on the remote control. You can save up to
four different favorite channel lists. This way, members of a
household can each set their own favorite channel list.
Guide
Interactive Services
Preferences
Parental Controls
Purchases
Setup
To access Favorite Channels:
1. Press FAVORITES (FAV) on the remote.
O r from the Main m enu:
System Upgrades
Messages
Caller ID
1. Press MENU.
2. Use the L button to select “Preferences” and press OK.
To access Favorites from the Main Menu, press MENU
and select “Preferences”
3. Use the L button to select “Set Favorite Channels” and press
Preferences: Set Favorite Channels
OK.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to exit.
Then, to select or edit a Favorite channel list:
1. Press the LL buttons to highlight the desired list, and press
OK. Or, to turn off any previously selected Favorites list,
highlight “All Channels”, and press OK
2. Then, use the LLLbuttons to highlight “Select” to activate
your Favorite list and press OK. Or, to edit the name or cus-
tomize a Favorite channel list, select “Select and Edit” and
press OK.
Preferred Language
All Channels
Screen Format
List 1
Banner Duration
List 2
Set Favorite Channels
List 3
A/V Matrix
List 4
Remote Control ID
Dolby Digital
Select
Select & Edit: Change List Nam e:
Select & Edit
1. Select “Change List Name” and press OK.
2. Use the ᮤ ᮣᮡᮢ buttons to scroll through the alphabet.
When the letter you want is selected, press OK. Repeat until
you have spelled the list name..
3. When finished, select “Done” on the on-screen keyboard and
press OK.
Select “Set Favorite Channels” in the “Preferences” menu
Set Favorite Channels: Change List Name
Press OK to select.
Up/down or left/right to highlight.
Press EXIT to cancel.
Select & Edit: Custom ize Favorites:
1. Select “Customize Favorites” and press OK.
Change List Name
List 2
2. You can manually select/deselect channels by highlighting a
channel and pressing OK. Use the LL buttons to navigate
through the list, or use the PAGE +/- buttons to scroll the list
up or down by a complete page.
Customize Favorites
A
J
B
K
T
2
C
L
D
M
V
4
E
N
W
5
F
O
X
6
G
P
Y
7
H
Q
Z
8
I
R
0
9
S
1
U
3
“Select All” selects all channels in the list. You can then manually
deselect any channel.
“Deselect All” deselects all the channels in the list. You can then
Space
Clear
Backspace
Done
manually select any channel.
Change List Name
3. When customization is complete, Select “Save Changes” and press
OK. Press BACK to return to the previous menu without sav-
ing your changes.
List 1: Customize Favorites
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Select All
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
DTV
PPV
PPV
Deselect All
Save Changes
FREE
PPV
DTV
PPV
PPV
Customize Favorites
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DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™
DIRECTV ADVANCED PRO GRAM GUIDE
The DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE offers complete TV listings for up to 3 1/2 days plus 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 set reminders for future viewing.
The Channel Scroll Bar shows the position of the channel relative to the total number of channels.
The Channel List shows the channels available.
Arrows indicate that the program extends beyond the time slot shown.
The Clock indicates that a Reminder for the program has been set for future viewing. If a Reminder is set, it will always dis-
play in the Guide cell. You will get notification before the program starts so that you can tune to it.
The Program List shows all the programs airing in a given time slot. If program names are too long to fit into a guide cell,
they may be shortened. When a program is selected, its full name appears in the banner.
The Banner in the guide shows information on the highlighted program such as the rating, title, start and end time, pro-
gram description, and channel number. It also displays the current time and date and indicates if any special features are
currently enabled, such as Favorite Channels (page 21) or SmartSurf (page 20).
Current
Time and
Date
Channel Number
& Name
106 PPV
5:22PM Jun 14
5:30PM-7:15PM Jun 14
Currently Tuned
Channel
Young Father
Icons
Refer to page 19.
Movies, Horror (2001) Seth Hill stars in this
tale of a young father facing otherworldly
intruders in a secluded mansion during the
waning days of World War II.
Picture in Guide
Time Slot
Start/End Time
& Date
All Channels
Rating: PG-13
Selected Date
Fri Jun 14 5:00P
5:30P
Young Father
Banner
Rating
G
106
107
108
109
110
111
PPV The...
Channel Scroll
Bar
G
PPV Young Father ALLDAY
Highlighted
Program
Channel List
Program List
G
ALLDAY
PPV Young Father
G
PPV All ALLDAY
Arrows
G
PPV All ALLDAY
Guide Menu
Buttons
PPV All ALLDAY
Press Guide View
Search
Help
Using the Guide
To do this….
Do this….
Display the Guide
Press the GUIDE button on the remote control or select “Guide” from the Main
Menu.
Scroll through the
Program List
Press the LL buttons. You can use the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll a full page at
a time.
ᮣ
Press the ᮤ buttons. Program information displays in the banner.
Scroll to another tim e slot
Choose a program to view
Press the arrow buttons until the program you want to view is highlighted in the
Guide. If the program is in the current time slot, pressing OK tunes to the selected
channel and displays the information for the program in the banner.
If the program is in a future time slot, you are given the option to set a Reminder
(refer to page 23). If the selected future program is pay per view, you are also given
the option to purchase the program.
View program details
You can toggle between the guide and program details by pressing the
INFO button on the remote.
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DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ (cont’d)
Using the Guide (cont’d)
To do this….
Do this….
Set a Rem inder for future
viewing
You can set up your viewing schedule ahead of time, so that you will be automatically
notified of the shows you want to see. In the Guide, Reminders display as a clock to
the right of the program title.
If you wish to record a program using your VCR, set the VCR’s timer recording also.
Refer to your VCR’s owner’s manual for timer recording instructions. The
DIRECTV® Receiver will turn on at the correct time and tune to the channel if a
Reminder is set.
To set a Rem inder for a
non-pay per view program
1. Highlight a future program in the guide and press OK. In the Reminder screen,
choose whether you want to select this program once, daily, weekly, or Monday-
Friday. Remember, you are actually setting the Reminder by the time slot, so if
the program moves to a different time slot, you will need to reset the Reminder.
2. Press OK.
If the program is in the same time slot as another Reminder, the system will prompt
you that a conflict exists.
To set a Rem inder for a
pay per view program
1. When a future pay per view is purchased, you are given the option to set a
Reminder in the purchase details screen. If you set the Reminder for a purchased
pay per view, you will be charged when the event airs.
To cancel a Rem inder for a
program
1. Highlight the program in the guide and press OK.
2. Choose “Once” if you want to cancel a Reminder program for one
time slot only, or “Always” if a program has been set as a Reminder more than
once, for example, a program that airs every day. Then, press OK.
PPV (Pay Per View)
Pay per view programs include special programming, movies, and sporting programs and are indicated by a "$" in the ban-
ner. In the Guide, you can preview currently airing PPV programs, purchase current and future PPV programs, and cancel
a purchase. From the Main Menu, you can view the purchase history, cancel purchases, and restrict this feature by setting
rating and spending limits.
To purchase a PPV program :
1. Highlight the program in the Guide and press OK.
2. Select "Buy" and press OK. The price will display on the button. If you have locked your DIRECTV Receiver and the rating
or spending limit is exceeded, you must enter your access code to temporarily unlock the receiver (refer to page 29)
before you can purchase it.
3. Select “Showings” to see a list of alternate show times. Press the LL buttons to move to the next selectable showing (if
available), then press the OK button to select it.
4. Press OK to confirm your purchase.
Note: To order PPV, the DIRECTV Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line.
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Guide Menu
Guide Menu
The bottom of the Guide screen (refer to page 22) contains three
buttons that can be accessed by pressing the GUIDE button on
the remote control when the Guide is already displayed.
• Use the ᮤ ᮣ buttons to highlight a button and press OK to
view its list of options.
• To close the list of options and select another Guide Menu but-
ton, press BACK.
• To return to the Guide press BACK again or GUIDE.
• To exit to watch TV, press Exit.
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5:22PM Jun 14
5:30PM-7:15PM Jun 14
Young Father
Movies, Horror (2001) Seth Hill stars in this
tale of a young father facing otherworldly
intruders in a secluded mansion during the
waning days of World War II.
All Channels
Rating: PG-13
Fri Jun 14 5:00P
5:30P
Young Father
G
106
107
108
109
110
111
PPV The...
G
PPV Young Father ALLDAY
G
ALLDAY
PPV Young Father
G
PPV All ALLDAY
G
PPV All ALLDAY
PPV All ALLDAY
Press Guide View
Search
Help
Access the Guide Menu by pressing the GUIDE button
while in the Guide
Guide Menu: View
Selecting “View” displays “Go To Time, Pay Per View, Reminder
List and Time Reminder.” Use the LL buttons to select from
the View options. Press OK or ᮣ to select an option.
106 PPV
5:22PM Jun 14
5:30PM-7:15PM Jun 14
Young Father
Movies, Horror (2001) Seth Hill stars in this
tale of a young father facing otherworldly
intruders in a secluded mansion during the
waning days of World War II.
All Channels
Rating: PG-13
Jump to specific time slot in guide
EZ Search Pay Per View (see page 20)
List of Reminders set (see page 23)
Fri Jun 14 5:00P
5:30P
Young Father
G
106
107
108
109
110
111
PPV The...
G
PPV Young Father ALLDAY
G
ALLDAY
PPV Young Father
Go To Time
PayPerView
PPV
Set a Reminder by specific date, time
and duration
PPV
Reminder List
PPV
Time Reminder
Press Guide View
Search
Help
“View” menu options
Guide Menu: Search
Selecting “Search” allows you to search programs based on
Category, Title, Actor and Director. Use the LL buttons to
select from the Search options, and press OK or ᮣ to select a
search option.
106 PPV
5:22PM Jun 14
5:30PM-7:15PM Jun 14
Young Father
Movies, Horror (2001) Seth Hill stars in this
tale of a young father facing otherworldly
intruders in a secluded mansion during the
waning days of World War II.
Category
All Channels
Rating: PG-13
Fri Jun 14 5:00P
5:30P
Young Father
G
106
107
108
109
110
111
PPV The...
Title, Actor, Director
G
PPV Young Fathers ALLDAY
G
ALLDAY
Category
PPV Young Fathers
G
PPV All ALLDAY
Title
Actor
G
PPV All ALLDAY
Guide Menu: Help
Director
PPV All ALLDAY
Displays help information on screen. Use the LL arrows to
select a topic and press OK. Press the PAGE+/- to scroll
through help information.
Press Guide View
Search
Help
“Search” menu options. “Help” menu available by
selecting “Help” and pressing OK
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Guide Menu (cont’d)
Guide Menu: Search: Category
Search for a Category
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
A category search allows you to choose from a predefined list of
categories and subcategories. The ᮣ arrow indicates the category
has subcategories.
Main
Movies
1. Use the LL buttons to highlight a category or the ᮣ arrow
- indicates
to view a list of subcategories.
subcategories. View
them by pressing the
right arrow. Press OK
to select one category
or subcategory.
Sports
2. Press OK to select one category or subcategory to search.
Interests
Lifestyles
News
Themes
Show Types
Age Appropriate
Choose a category to search
Guide Menu: Search: Title/Actor/Director
Search for an Actor
Press OK to select.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press EXIT to cancel.
To search for a specific title, actor or director:
1. Use the ᮤ ᮣᮡᮢ buttons to scroll through the alphabet.
Highlight the letter you want, and press OK. Repeat until you
have spelled part or all of the title, actor or director’s name.
2. When finished, highlight “Done” on the on-screen keyboard
and press OK.
Note: Ignore punctuation and accents. For example, enter
JOHN’S as JOHNS and DAY-TO-DAY as DAYTODAY. When
entering a full name, enter FIRST <space> LAST.
Note: Ignore
punctuation and
A
J
B
K
T
2
C
L
D
M
V
4
E
N
W
5
F
O
X
6
G
P
Y
7
H
R
Z
8
I
accents. For example,
enter JOHN'S as JOHNS
and DAY-TO-DAY as
DAYTODAY. For
Q
0
9
S
1
U
3
entering a full name,
enter FIRST <space>
LAST.
Space
Clear
Backspace
Done
Enter the name of the title, actor or director with the
on-screen keyboard
Guide Menu: Search Results
Search Results: NEWS
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Once your search is completed you will see a list of results on
the screen. Use the ᮡᮢ buttons to highlight a program and
press INFO to view the program details or OK to view a list of
program showing times.
In addition to the icons on page 19, the list of program showing
times includes additional icons to reflect the available alternate
audio tracks.
PROGRAMS:
News1
News2
News3
News4
News5
News6
News7
News8
News9
English
Spanish
French
German
Italian
Japenese
Korean
Chinese
“Search Results” screen
Showings: Young Father
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
11:30a-1:22p Tue, Nov 05
Noon-1:52p Tue, Nov 05
12:30p-2:22p Tue, Nov 05
1:00p-2:52p Tue, Nov 05
1:30p-3:22p Tue, Nov 05
109 PPV
106 PPV
107 PPV
108 PPV
109 PPV
“Showings” screen
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Main Menu
Using the Main Menu
The Main Menu lets you customize the features of your
Main Menu
DIRECTV® Receiver.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to exit.
To access the Main Menu from the Guide or TV:
Press the MENU button on the remote control.
To exit the m enu:
Guide
Press the MENU button or EXIT.
Interactive Services
Preferences
Parental Controls
Purchases
To navigate through the m enus:
Use the LL buttons to highlight an option. Then press OK or
ᮣ to confirm the selection and display a sub-menu. Selecting
items in a sub-menu displays options in which you can change or
review settings.
Setup
System Upgrades
Messages
Caller ID
Press MENU button to view Main Menu
Interactive Services
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ powered by Wink Communications®
offers an interactive television service that lets you use your
remote control to access up-to-the-minute news, sports and
weather, get program trivia, respond to free offers and shop, all
while you watch TV. Look for the flashing
open the interactive window.
and press OK to
To learn more about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ services:
1. Press MENU.
2. Use L to highlight “Interactive Services” and press OK.
3. Press the OK button to tune directly to the DIRECTV INTER-
ACTIVE™ Center (channel 499) to get more information
about: Getting Started, Interactive Channels, Shopping Sign
Up, Order History, Messages, Help & Settings, and About
DIRECTV.
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service only available on select
model receivers. Receiver must be connected to a phone line.
Wink and Wink Logo are registered trademarks of Wink
Communications Inc.
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Main Menu: Preferences
The Preferences option in the Main Menu lets you change the “Preferred Language”, screen format, or banner duration,
set or edit the favorite channels list, enable/disable the A/V Matrix and set the remote control ID. To change your prefer-
ences, select “Preferences” in the Main Menu and press OK. In the sub-menus that display, use the LLLbuttons to high-
light your selection. Press BACK to return to the Main Menu.
Preferences: Preferred Language
Many programs are broadcast with program information and
audio tracks in different languages. You can choose the preferred
Preferred Language: Menu & Guide
language for the text in the Menu and Guide and for the audio
tracks of programs.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Note: Not all programs offer multiple languages. If the selected
program is not available in the language you prefer, it defaults to
English.
Menu & Guide
English
Audio Track
Spanish
To choose a language:
1. Press MENU. The Guide option will be highlighted. Press L to
select “Preferences” and press OK.
2. Select “Preferred Language” and press OK.
3. Use the LL buttons to choose either “Menu & Guide” or “Audio
Track” and press OK. The currently selected language has a check-
mark to its right.
Select preferred language of text in the Menus and
Guide in the “Menu & Guide” menu
4. Use the LL buttons to choose a language from the list.
Press OK.
If desired, repeat steps 3-4 to change the other option.
Preferred Language: Audio Track
Note: Once the language of the “Menu & Guide” menu is changed,
the Receiver will reset and the new language will be used.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Menu & Guide
English
Audio Track
Spanish
French
German
Italian
Japenese
Korean
Chinese
Select preferred language of every program in the
“Audio Track” menu
Preferences: Screen Form at
To select a screen form at:
Preferences: Screen Format
1. Press MENU.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
2. Press LLto select “Preferences” and press OK.
3. Press LLto select the “Screen Format” and press OK.
4. Use the LLLbuttons to choose from the options.
5. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Preferred Language
Full screen (4:3)
Screen Format
Wide (16:9)
Banner Duration
Set Favorite Channels
A/V Matrix
Note: Most standard TVs are 4:3 and that is the recommended set-
ting. If you have a widescreen TV, select 16:9.
Remote Control ID
“Screen Format” menu
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Preferences: Banner Duration
Banner durations define how long the banner remains on the
screen after you press INFO. Options are 5, 10, 15, or 20
seconds. The default value is 10 seconds.
Preferences: Banner Duration
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
To select the banner duration:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LLto select “Preferences” and press OK.
3. Press LLto select “Banner Duration” and press OK.
4. Use the LLLbuttons to choose from the options.
5. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Preferred Language
5 Seconds
10 seconds
15 Seconds
20 seconds
Screen Format
Banner Duration
Set Favorite Channels
A/V Matrix
Remote Control ID
Preferences: Set Favorite Channels
Refer to Enhanced User Features section, page 21.
Preferences: A/V Matrix
“Banner Duration” menu options
If you connected the A/V matrix as described in the
Connections portion of the user manual (refer to page 12), then
you must enable the A/V Matrix in the DIRECTV Receiver
before you can use it.
Preferences: A/V Matrix
®
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
To enable/disable the A/V Matrix:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press L to select “Preferences” and press OK.
3. Press L to select “A/V Matrix” and press OK.
4. Select “Enable” and press OK.
Once enabled and connected, pressing the SOURCE button on
the remote will switch between the video source(s) connected
to Video IN1 and Video IN2 and satellite programming.
BACK to previous menu.
Preferred Language
Enable
Screen Format
Disable
Banner Duration
Set Favorite Channels
A/V Matrix
Remote Control ID
Note: If a video source is not connected or turned on and the
A/V Matrix is enabled, pressing the SOURCE button will still
point to that video input. Your TV will go blank. Hit the
SOURCE button to cycle to the next video input or to satellite
programming.
“A/V Matrix” menu
Preferences: Rem ote Control ID
If you purchase two DSX 5500 or DSX 5540 receivers and use
them in close proximity of each other, control them independ-
ently by assigning a separate ID number to each remote.
Preferences: Remote Control ID
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
To change the ID num ber of the rem ote control:
1. Press MENU.
Preferred Language
Screen Format
Independently control 2 receivers
in range of each other by setting
a separate ID to each remote.
2. Press L to select “Preferences” and press OK.
3. Press L to select “Remote Control ID” and press OK.
4. The only option available is the alternate ID. Select and press OK.
5. Press and hold down the SAT and MUTE buttons on the
remote until the SAT light stays on.
Banner Duration
Set Favorite Channels
A/V Matrix
Set Remote Control ID to 1
Remote Control ID
6. To set the ID number to 1, enter “111” or to set the ID to 0,
enter “000”. The SAT button will blink twice to confirm the
entry.
7. Point the remote at the Receiver and press OK to complete
the process.
“Remote Control ID” menu
Note: It is important at the end of the procedure to point the
remote at the corresponding DIRECTV Receiver and press OK.
Otherwise, the remote control will change its ID but the Receiver
will not and communication will be lost between the two.
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Preferences: Digital Audio (DSX 5540 only)
To get the full theater experience with Dolby Digital surround sound
(when available), connect one or both of your digital audio outputs
(refer to page 11) to your home theater equipment.
Preferences: Digital Audio
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
To access this feature:
1. Press MENU.
Preferred Language
Setting for optical and coaxial
audio outputs.
2. Press L arrow to select “Preferences” and press OK.
3. Press L arrow to select “Digital Audio” and press OK.
Screen Format
Banner Duration
Set Favorite Channels
A/V Matrix
Dolby Digital only
PCM only
4. Use the LL arrows to select whether you want the outputs to only
output Dolby Digital or PCM audio or if you want the DIRECTV®
Receiver to auto-detect the type of audio stream present.
Auto Selection
Off
Remote Control ID
Digital Audio
Note: The Dolby Digital audio track will always be the default
audio track when enabled. If an alternate audio track is desired as
the default selection, you must select the “PCM only” option.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Options in the “Digital Audio” menu
Main Menu: Parental Controls
If you want to control what channels and programs are being watched or how much is being spent on each pay per view
purchase, Parental Controls allows you to do this with channel locks, spending limits, and rating limits. Parental Controls
are protected by a 4-digit numeric password that you set.
To access this feature:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press L to select “Parental Controls” and press OK.
3. Use the LL buttons to choose from the options and press OK.
Parental Controls: Lock The System
Parental Controls: Lock The System
(Lock/Unlock The DIRECTV® Receiver)
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
Once any Parental Control setting has been configured, the
DIRECTV Receiver must be locked in order for those
changes to take effect. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be locked
or unlocked. When it is locked, the system will prompt you to enter
the password whenever you want to change settings in the following
menus: “Channel Locks”, ”Set Rating Limits”, or “Set Spending
Limits”. The lock icon in the banner indicates a locked system.
Changes will take effect only after you lock the
system in the Parental Controls menu
Lock The System
Channel Locks
Set Spending Limit
Set Rating Limits
Replace Access Card
To lock or unlock the system :
1. Choose “Lock The System” or “Unlock The System” from the
“Parental Controls” menu.
2. When the system prompts you for a password, enter it using the
numeric buttons on the remote control. If locking the system,
you will need to confirm it before it takes effect. If you have for-
gotten or lost your password, contact your service provider.
“Parental Controls” menu
Parental Controls: Channel Locks
Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels
by requiring a password. You must lock the DIRECTV Receiver to
enforce these settings (see above).
Parental Controls: Channel Locks
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
Changes will take effect only after you lock the
system in the Parental Controls menu
To set Channel Locks:
1. Choose “Channel Locks” from the “Parental Controls” menu
and press OK.
2. To lock /unlock all channels, use the LL buttons to select
“Lock All”, or “Unlock All” and press OK.
3. To manually lock/unlock individual channels, press ᮣ. Then, use
the LL buttons to select a channel and press OK to toggle
between lock and unlock.
Lock All
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
DTV
PPV
PPV
FREE
PPV
DTV
PPV
PPV
Unlock All
Save Changes
4. Use the PAGE +/- buttons to scroll the channel list by a full page.
5. To store your new settings, select “Save Changes” and press OK.
“Channel Locks” menu
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Parental Controls: Set Spending Lim it
Parental Controls: Set Spending Limit
You can set a per purchase spending limit on pay per view pro-
grams. It is not a cumulative limit. You must lock the DIRECTV
Receiver to enforce this setting (refer to page 29).
Arrow up/down or #0-9 to enter number
®
Press OK to accept and go to next number.
Changes made will take effect only after you
lock the system in the Parental Controls menu.
To set the Spending Lim it:
Lock The System
Spending limit per program:
1. Choose “Set Spending Limit” from the “Parental Controls”
Channel Locks
Set Spending Limit
Set Rating Limits
Replace Access Card
menu and press OK. The current purchase limit displays.
$
0
1
0
0
0
.
2. Enter the spending limit using the numeric buttons on the
remote. Or, use the ᮤ ᮣ buttons to move from one digit to
another, then use the LL buttons to set the value for each
digit.
“Set Spending Limit” menu
Parental Controls: Set Rating Lim it
Set Rating Limits: Children - TV
You can restrict viewing by setting the rating limits to certain
levels. Ratings help you determine programming content, similar
to the way films are rated. For example, a rating of "G" is a pro-
gram suitable for general audiences, while a rating of "R" might
be suitable for adults only. You must lock the system to enforce
these settings. To view a locked program, you must first enter a
password.
Up/down or left/right to highlight.
Press OK to lock a rating level or content.
Fantasy violence is present in this program.
Lock All
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Unlock All
F.Violence
TV-Y7
Save Changes
To set the Rating Lim its:
1. Choose “Set Rating Limits” from “Parental Controls” menu
and press OK.
2. There are three rating systems to set: Children-TV, Entire
Audience-TV, and MPAA-Movies. You can lock or unlock all
ratings in each system. When you lock a particular rating, all
ratings exceeding the locked rating are automatically locked as
well. For example, if you lock "R", "NC-17” and “X”" will be
automatically locked. Press LL to select the desired limit and
press OK to lock or unlock it. The Children-TV and Entire
Audience-TV options contain sublevel ratings that can further
identify the programming content.
“Children-TV” rating system
Set Rating Limits: Entire Audience - TV
Press OK to lock a rating level.
Dialogue cautions are present.
Lock All
TV-PG
Dialogue
TV-G
Unlock All
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Save Changes
Language
Sex
Parental Controls: Replace Access Card
Use this menu to replace your current card with a new one, sent
by your service provider. Be sure to follow the on-screen instruc-
tions. For information on inserting access cards, see page 8.
Ç
Violence
To replace your access card:
1. Press MENU.
“Entire Audience” rating system
2. Use the ᮡᮢ buttons on the remote control to highlight
“Parental Controls”. Press OK.
Set Rating Limits: MPAA - Movies
3. Choose “Replace Access Card”, then press OK. Be sure the
current access card is inserted in the DIRECTV Receiver.
"Copying OLD access card information" will appear on the
screen.
Press OK to lock a rating level or content.
This material is intended to be viewed
only by adults.
Lock All
G
4
When prompted, remove the old card, insert the new card,
then press OK.
Unlock All
PG
Save Changes
PG-13
R
5. When this process is completed, press OK to return to the
previous menu.
6. Discard the old card since it no longer works.
Ç
Ç
NC-17
X
“MPAA-Movies” rating system
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Main Menu: Purchases
Purchases: Past Purchases
The Past Purchases menu displays a summary of your past pay per
view purchases. It includes the program name and channel number,
program date, 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.
Purchases: Past Purchases
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select for deletion.
BACK to previous menu.
To view past purchases:
Past Purchases
Upcoming Purchases
Jun 14, 2002 5:30 - 7:15 pm
Young Father
$3.95
106
PG
1. Press MENU.
2. Choose “Purchases” from the main menu and press OK.
3. Use the LL buttons to choose “Past Purchases” and press OK.
4. A list of past purchases displays indicating whether they were
viewed or cancelled. You can scroll through the list using the LL
buttons or using the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full page.
“Past Purchases” menu
Purchases: Upcom ing Purchases
The Upcoming Purchases menu displays all future pay per view
programs that you have purchased but not cancelled. You may
cancel any pay per view program you have not yet watched that
was purchased through the DIRECTV Receiver.
Purchases: Upcoming Purchases
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select for deletion.
BACK to previous menu.
Note: You cannot cancel a PPV purchase if you have already tuned to
the program.
Delete All
Jun 14, 2002 5:30 - 7:15 pm
Young Father
$3.95
106
PG
Undelete All
To cancel purchases:
Save changes
1. Press MENU.
2. Choose “Purchases” from the main menu and press OK.
3. Choose “Upcoming Purchases” and press OK.
4. A list displays of upcoming purchases that were ordered but
not viewed. You can scroll through the list using the LL but-
tons or using the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full page.
5. To delete a pending purchase, highlight it and press OK. A
checkmark will appear.
“Upcoming Purchases” menu
6. Select “Save Changes” and press OK to cancel all checked
programs from the upcoming purchases list.
7. You can verify the purchase was cancelled by checking in the
“Past Purchases” menu.
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Main Menu: Setup
Use this menu to run through the setup process (professional installation is highly recommended). Configure each setting
within “Enter ZIP Code” and “Dish Configuration.” Use “Point Dish” and “System Test” to confirm your setup.
To view Setup options:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select “Setup” and press OK.
3. Use the 89 buttons to select one of the “Setup” menu
options.
Setup: Enter ZIP Code
Arrow up/down or #0-9 to enter number
Press OK to accept and go to next number.
Setup: Enter ZIP Code
Press BACK to previous menu.
Use this function to correctly position the satellite antenna.
To enter your ZIP code:
Enter ZIP Code
Please enter your zip code.
1. At the “Setup” menu, select “Enter ZIP Code” and press OK.
Dish Type
Point Dish
9
2
1
2
7
2. Enter the ZIP code using the numeric buttons on the remote,
or use the 89 buttons to select each digit in the ZIP code
field. Press the : button to move to the next field.
System Test
System Information
Helpful Hint
• Your ZIP code is critical to the
installation process.
“Enter ZIP Code” menu
Setup: Dish Type
Dish Type: Manual Selection
Use this function to identify your type of satellite antenna dish.
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
To select your dish type:
1. At the “Setup” menu, select “Dish Type” and press OK.
Manual Selection
Auto Selection
2. Use the 89 buttons to select “Manual Selection” if you know
the type of dish you have. Otherwise, contact your installer or
select “Auto Selection” and press OK.
Round dish configured for
1 satellite location
Oval dish configured for
2 satellite locations
3. Use the 89 buttons to manually select your dish type and
Oval dish configured for
3 satellite locations
press OK.
“Manual Selection” menu options
Setup: Point Dish
Use this function to manually point the dish and correctly align it
with the satellite(s). You may want to have a helper to read the
onscreen displays for you during this procedure. Signal strength
readings change approximately 2 seconds after each adjustment is
made.
Setup: Point Dish
Manually point your dish to the direction below.
Change satellite with arrow up/down.
Arrow left/right changes transponder.
BACK to previous menu.
Note: Single dish installations often show higher signal strength
than installations that receive signals from two or three satellites.
The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish based on
your ZIP code.
Enter Zip Code
Point dish at 154 degrees azlmuth,
51 degrees elevation and 101 degrees
tilt based on zip code 91914.
Dish Type
Point Dish
101"(A) 100
119"(B) 0
110"(C) 0
2
System Test
System Information
To point your dish:
1. At the Setup menu, select “Point Dish” and press OK.
2. A signal strength meter displays. Adjust the dish until the signal
strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading. The range is 0 to
100. It is recommended to obtain a signal strength of at least 60.
An audible tone will help with this procedure. The tones or beeps
get faster as the signal strength increases until it becomes a contin-
uous sound. If you have problems getting a signal, refer to the
troubleshooting section of the user manual (page 35).
Note: Use the 8 or 9 buttons to switch between
satellites. Use the ; or : buttons to switch between
transponders for the selected satellite.
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Setup: System Test
This option performs a test of the system. This information is useful
in troubleshooting if you need to contact customer service.
Setup: System Test
To run a system test:
BACK to previous menu.
1. At the Setup menu, select “System Test” and press OK. A mes-
sage “Test in progress, Please Wait . . .” may appear. After a
few seconds, the test results will display.
Enter ZIP Code
Tunung: OK
Dish Type
Signal Strength: 0
Access Card status: OK
Valid card
Access Card ID: 395015639
Modem status:
Point Dish
System Test
System Information
Line is in use
“System Test” menu
Setup: System Inform ation
This option shows information about your hardware and software
that will be useful in troubleshooting if you need to contact cus-
tomer service.
Setup: System Information
Page +/- for more information.
BACK to previous menu.
To view system inform ation:
1. At the Setup menu, select “System Information” and press OK.
2. Use the PAGE +/- buttons to scroll the information.
Enter ZIP Code
Jan 1, 1980 12:01:06 am
Daylight Savings:
Inactive
Dish Type
Point Dish
Manufacturer Brand: PHILIPS
IRD Model:
DSX5500
System Test
System Information
IRD Serial #: 12345678
IRD Receiver ID #:
9999-9999-9999
“System Information” menu
Main Menu: System Upgrades
Your DIRECTV® Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifi-
cations will occur automatically, usually at times when the DIRECTV Receiver is not likely to be in use. If your DIRECTV
Receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, reception may be interrupted for a minute or two. Reception
should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your DIRECTV Receiver must be plugged in to receive an
upgrade. Do not unplug your DIRECTV Receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Consult the System Upgrades Menu to
find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.
To view past or future upgrades:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select “System Upgrades” in the Main Menu and press OK.
3. Use the 89 buttons to select “Past Upgrades” or “Future Upgrades” and press OK.
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Main Menu (cont’d)
Main Menu: Messages
When you receive a new message, the New Incoming
Messages:Message 1 of 18
Messages icon appears in the banner. You can view and
delete messages. Each message includes the date and
time it was sent. When new messages are received, the
oldest message is automatically deleted if the maximum amount
of messages (30) is exceeded. The banner on the Message screen
indicates how many messages you have.
Arrow up/down to highlight and see messages.
Page +/- to view entire message.
Press Ok to select for deletion.
DIRECTV offers great programming!
To view m essages:
1. Press MENU.
2. Use the LLLbuttons to choose “Messages” and press OK.
3. Use the LL buttons to select and view a message.
4. When a message is displayed, press OK to delete a message
(the torn envelope icon indicates a deleted message).
5. When you press BACK or EXIT, all deleted messages are
removed permanently and will not display the next time you
view messages.
“Messages” menu
Main Menu: Caller ID
Note: You must have phone line connected to your Receiver and
be subscribed to Caller ID service from your phone service
provider.
When a phone call comes in, a display will appear containing call
information.
Caller ID: Enable/Disable
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Enable/Disable
Call History
To enable or disable Caller ID:
1. Press the MENU button. Use the LL buttons to select “Caller
ID”and press OK.
Enable
Disable
2. Use the LL buttons to select “Enable/Disable” and press OK.
3. Use the LL buttons to select either “Enable” or “Disable”
and press OK.
To view Caller ID history:
At the Caller ID screen, use the LL buttons to select “Call
History” and press OK. The history information will be displayed.
“Caller ID” options
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Troubleshooting
W here To Find Help
General help is available by highlighting the "HELP" button in the Guide menu and pressing OK.
No picture / poor
picture
1. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver if the power indica-
tor LED is not on.
2. Make sure TV power is on.
3. Check TV connection from the DIRECTV Receiver.
a. If using RF output, tune TV to channel 3 or 4 to match the channel switch on the rear
panel of the DIRECTV Receiver.
b. If using composite, S-Video, or component outputs, select the proper input on your TV.
4. Make sure the SAT IN coaxial cable is properly connected to the antenna's LNB or multi-
switch. Check the cable for kinks.
5. Check the satellite antenna's signal strength (see page 32). To ensure a quality picture, make sure
the output signal is coming directly from the DIRECTV Receiver and not through your VCR.
6. If the A/V Matrix is enabled, press the SOURCE button on the remote to select from satel-
lite programming, VIDEO IN1, or VIDEO IN2.
7. Turn DIRECTV Receiver off, unplug, wait 10 to 15 seconds, and plug back in.
Note: Adverse weather conditions may affect picture quality.
No sound
1. Make sure that the TV volume is not set to mute.
2. Check audio connections from the DIRECTV Receiver to the TV.
a. If using AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT OUT1, select the proper inputs on your TV.
b. If using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical or coaxial – DSX 5540 only), select the proper
input(s) on your home theater receiver.
3. Check if the problem exists on other channels. If so, turn DIRECTV Receiver off, unplug,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, and plug back in.
Rem ote does not
work
1. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly (see page 13) and are not dead.
2. Be sure you are within operating range of the DIRECTV Receiver.
3. Make sure no objects obstruct the line of sight between the remote and the DIRECTV
Receiver.
4. Press the SAT button on the remote.
5. If remote control ID was changed so the DIRECTV Receiver and the remote no longer com-
municate, change the ID number back to the previous ID number (see page 28).
Ordering or can-
celling pay per view
1. Cannot order -
a. It may be too late to purchase the program. Check for other show times.
b. Check phone cord connection on rear panel of the DIRECTV Receiver and at the wall
jack. Keep phone cord connected.
2. Cannot cancel - you cannot cancel pay per view orders that you've watched or tuned to, or
ones not ordered through your DIRECTV Receiver.
Parental Controls
•
•
The system must be locked before your Parental Controls settings will take effect
(see page 29).
The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the Parental Controls
settings.
Favorites /
Sm artSurf
Cannot disable – press the POWER button to go into standby and press the POWER again to
bring DIRECTV Receiver out of standby.
Audio track
incorrect
1. Check the default language settings (see page 27).
2. The program provider may not provide audio in all the languages listed in the “Preferred
Language” menu.
3. If using a DSX 5540, a Dolby audio track will always be the default audio track for the
“Dobly Digital Only” setting. If an alternate audio track is desired as the default selection,
change the Digital Audio setting to “PCM only” in the “Preferences” menu.
Cannot access
channel(s)
1. Check that you are subscribing to the station to which you want to tune to.
2. Be sure the system is not locked as indicated by a lock icon in the banner.
3. Make sure SmartSurf and/or Favorites is not turned on. See “Favorites/SmartSurf” above for
instructions to cancel either feature.
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Limited Warranty
Digital Satellite Receiver
90 Days Free Exchange / 91 Days-One Year Nominal Fee Exchange
This product must be carried in for repair.
W HO IS CO VERED?
W HERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service.
A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased
the product is considered proof of purchase.
You may exchange the product in all countries where the prod-
uct is officially distributed by Philips. In countries where Philips
does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organi-
zation will attempt to provide a replacement product (although
there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily
available).
W HAT IS CO VERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For
90 days from the date of purchase, the Digital Satellite Receiver MAKE SURE YO U KEEP...
will be replaced with a new, repaired, renewed, or comparable
product (whichever is deemed necessary) if it becomes defec-
tive or inoperative. This exchange is done at no charge to you.
From 91 days to one year from the date of purchase, you must pay
a nominal fee for a new or renewed product. This exchange
offer ends one year after the date of purchase.
All products, including replacement products, are covered only
for the original warranty period. When the warranty on the
original product expires, the warranty on the replacement
product also expires.
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep
both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material in
case you need to return your product.
BEFO RE REQ UESTING EXCHANGE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting exchange.
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a
call.
TO EXCHANGE YO UR PRO DUCT...
An exchange will be managed by Philips. If you believe you need
to exchange your Digital Satellite Receiver, contact Philips at
1-800-464-1131. A representative will go through a diagnostic
checklist with you. If it is determined that the product needs to
be exchanged, you will receive a return authorization number.
The representative will give you complete shipping details.
W HAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
•
•
labor charges for installation or setup of the product.
installation, performance of, or repair of audio/video cabling,
telephone line, or accessory attachments used in accessory
ports outside of the product.
•
•
product replacement because of misuse, accident, lightning
damage, unauthorized repair, or other cause not within the
control of Philips.
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the prod-
uct. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply
to you.)
reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions,
telephone line, or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these
modifications.
TO GET O UT-O F-W ARRANTY EXCHANGE...
To exchange your product after the warranty expires, contact
Philips at 1-800-464-1131 to determine the cost of out-of-war-
ranty exchange for your product.
All implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. Some states do not allow limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
•
•
•
•
a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
DIRECTV service is separate and distinct from this product
(hardware) warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
Philips, P. O . Box 520890, Miam i, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171
EL6471E002 / 8-02
3111 176 50891
Printed in Mexico
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