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Philips DSX 5500 Satellite TV System User Manual

1. ALLDAY All Day Ticket Pay Per View LA Letterbox format TRE Alternate Audio Track System Locked Closed Captioning LSZ System Temporarily Unlocked Dolby Digital DSX 5540 only S Pay Per View N ew Incoming Messages DIRECTV Interactive Service Channel N umber Rating amp Name Current Time Start End Time amp Date amp Date b Current Alternate Channel Icon me ANA 5 22PM Jun 14 Audio Track ee 5 30PM 7 15PM Jun 14 PG 13 Spanish sit The alternate Program N ame digi indi amp Description Young Father l 9 audio icon Inal amp Description Movies Horror 2001 Seth Hill stars in this tale of a young father cates an alternate facing otherworldly intruders in a secluded mansion during the audio track is waning days of World War Il available To change audio ik tracks press the lt b 7 News Ke List 1 A lt q or bk button SW on the remote fi Favorites page Ti indicates error d d 21 status messages or l SmartSurf page status or song ID Press OK to purchase 20 statue information when you select a channel that contains audio On screen i Display O SD message space only Watching TV To do this Do this Display the banner Press INFO button on the remote View program details 1 Press INFO to display the banner 2 Press INFO again to display program details View other channels with You can see or browse what is on other channels without tuning away from
2. DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page i d DIRECT V Receiver User Manual Read this manual first Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product W e ve included everything you need to get started If you have any problems Philios Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining e Hookups e First Time Setup and e Feature Operation Do not attempt to return this product to the store For fast help call us first 1 800 464 1131 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home 3111 176 50891 Lott make things better PHILIPS DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 2 P Visit our W orld W ide W eb Site at http www philips com PHILIPS PHILIPS Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear PHILIPS product owner Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the PHILIPS family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry W hat s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncomprom
3. 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 WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U S A Rules O peration 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 Information 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 re
4. lt b od dt dE EIERE ALLDAY E Channel List cr Highlighted Lanne ist 108 PPV 4 Young Father Program Program List 109 PPV MA Arrows 110 PPV Hl Guide Menu 111 Be ALLDAY Buttons Press Guide gt View Zb U earcht pen 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 Press the AW buttons You can use the PAGE buttons to scroll a full page at Program List a time Scroll to another time slot Press the ak buttons Program information displays in the banner 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 O K 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 22 p DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 23 5 DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE cont d Using the Guide cont d To do this Do this Set a Reminder for future You can set up your viewing schedule ahead of time so that you will be automatically view
5. modifications e aproduct used for commercial or institutional purposes e DIRECTV service is separate and distinct from this product hardware warranty WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE 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 MAKE SURE YOU KEEP 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 BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE Please check your owner s manual before requesting exchange Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a call TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT An exchange will be managed by Philips If you believe you need to exchange your Digital Satellite Receiver contact Philips 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 TO GET OUT OF WARRANTY EXCHANGE To exchange your product after the warranty expires contact Philips at 1 800 464 1131 to
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7. 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 L Highlight the program in the Guide and press OK 2 Select Buy and press O K 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 AW 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 23 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 24 p Guide M enu 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 ae ey eae E the remote control when the Guide is already displayed en Young Father e Use the dk buttons to highlight a button and press OK to J ag mes ee cet ee Aen view its list
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9. TV VCR Rear of DIREC TV Receiver RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHANNEL DSX 5540 Only DSX 5540 Only Rear of TV 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 onthe 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 onthe 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 10 P DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 11 p Connections cont d 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 con
10. of optio Ns k bt intruders in a secluded mansion during the e To close the list of options and select another Guide Menu but mene spot a hd tae Rating PG 13 ton press BACK FriJun14 5 00P 5 30P e To return to the Guide press BACK again or GUIDE Bim PPV The Young Father 107 PPV Young Father amp 108 oa oe voung Father ALLDAY 109 PPV All 110 PPV All 111 PPV All Press Guide gt View Searcht Access the Guide Menu by pressing the GUIDE button Guide Menu View while in the Guide Selecting View displays Go To Time Pay Per View Reminder 106 PPV AmI 85 22PM Jun 14 sn 5 30PM 7 15PM Jun 14 e To exit to watch TV press Exit List and Time Reminder Use the AW buttons to select from the View options Press OK or p to select an option cn Al T F Movies Horror 2001 Seth Hill stars in this DC tale of a young father facing otherworldly fr d intruders in a secluded mansion during the i waning days of World War Il 8 All Channels Rating PG 13 lump to specific time slot in guide FriJun14 5 00P 5 30P AN PPV The Yi Father Le EZ Search Pay Per View see page 20 KZ f l PPV 4 Young Father ES lt b List of Reminders set see page 23 T A atime Fates DR gt Set a Reminder by specific date time I 7 Pay Per View and duration Reminder List 11 ans Time Reminder gt Press Guide gt view Searcht View menu options Guide Menu Search Selecti
11. product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam aged in any way f W hen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts W hen 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 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 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 Operating Temperature 40 to 110 F Storage Temperature 15 to 155 F EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING Ti ELECTRODE SYSTEM ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Kee Figure A DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 4 P Safety Instructions cont d General Information
12. scroll the channel list by a full page 5 To store your new settings select Save Changes and press O K Channel Locks menu 29 P DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 30 p Main Menu cont d 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 To set the Spending Limit L Choose Set Spending Limit from the Parental Controls menu and press OK The current purchase limit displays 2 Enter the spending limit using the numeric buttons on the remote Or use the lt p buttons to move from one digit to another then use the AW buttons to set the value for each digit Parental Controls Set Rating Limit 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 To set the Rating Limits L 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 ra
13. to highlight Select amp Edit Customize Favorites Press EXIT to cancel L Select Customize Favorites and press OK 2 You can manually select deselect channels by highlighting a i Us channel and pressing O K Use the AW buttons to navigate A through the list or use the PAGE buttons to scroll the list JKLEMNOPQR up or down by a complete page SRO Mao Select All selects all channels in the list You can then manually WERTEN deselect any channel a Deselect All deselects all the channels in the list You can then manually select any channel Change List N ame 3 W hen customization is complete Select Save Changes and press OK Press BACK to return to the previous menu without sav SA List 1 Customize Favorites ing your changes Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous menu Deselect All Save Changes Customize Favorites 21 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 22 p DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM 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 W ith 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 o
14. 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 AW buttons to select one of the Setup menu options Setup Enter ZIP Code Use this function to correctly position the satellite antenna To enter your ZIP code L At the Setup menu select Enter ZIP Code and press OK 2 Enter the ZIP code using the numeric buttons on the remote or use the A Y buttons to select each digit in the ZIP code field Press the button to move to the next field e Your ZIP code is critical to the installation process Setup Dish Type Use this function to identify your type of satellite antenna dish To select your dish type L At the Setup menu select Dish Type and press OK 2 Use the AY buttons to select Manual Selection if you know the type of dish you have O therwise contact your installer or select Auto Selection and press OK 3 Use the AY buttons to manually select your dish type and press OK 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 approxi
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17. 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 3 P Safety Instructions Read Before O perating Equipment WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the oper ating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water 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 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 7A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with J care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the app
18. 2 and 28 MENU Displays the Main Menu GUIDE Switches between the DIRECTV EXIT ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE Returns to video and cancels the and the Guide Menu transaction OK INFO Confirms a selection Displays program or channel information CHANNEL Displays the next or previous channel lt gt PAV W hile in the guide or menu allows you N avigates through the Guide and to page up and down menus BACK 0 9 W hile in the menu or guide returns you to the previous screen W hile watching TV pressing BACK will jump you to the previous channel Lets you enter numeric values or channel numbers DIRECTV e C DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by W ink Communications Press this button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon appears on the screen to access interactive services PHILIPS 13 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 14 P Remote Control cont d Programming the Universal Remote control Your remote contro may 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 L Point the remote control at your TV and press the TV button Then press the PO W ER button If your TV turns on or off try the other TV f
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20. Ag Use to navigate through the Guide and menus W hile watching Satellite programming use the AV arrows to channel up or down Power indicator Lights when the DIRECTV Receiver is on Card Access Install Access Card here Details are on page 8 Receiver ID N umber AC power input Connect the supplied power cord here Serial N umber Model N umber MODEL NUMB 110 V AC 60Hz 35 W MAX Phone jack Connect the supplied phone cord here and to a wall phone jack in your home Dolby Digital outputs optical and coaxial DSX 5540 only AN Matrix refer to page 12 Left Right Audio Video Inputs 1 and 2 Video output 1 Left right Audio output 1 Secondary Audio Video O utputs Rear Panel POW ER button Press to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on or press to place the DIRECTV Receiver in Standby OK button Confirms a selection in the menus or Program G uide Sat In Connect the coaxial cable from the Satellite Dish antenna here D etails are on page 9 CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A DO NOT OPEN SAT IN CHANNEL 14V 18V ANTENNA IN Antenna Input Connect to an off air antenna or analog cable system Channel 3 4 switch Details on page 10 TV VCR O utput S Video O utput Component Video O utput DSX 5540 only DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 8 p Access Card D oo CARD ACCESS Sel Receiver ID No 1234 5678 9012 o ais AUDIO 110
21. DAYTODAY For entering a full name enter FIRST lt space gt Backspace LAST Done on screen keyboard Search Results NEWS Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous menu News2 News3 News4 News5 News6 News7 News8 g 11 30a 1 22p Tue Nov 05 Search Results screen Showings Young Father Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous menu 109 PPV Noon 1 52p Tue 12 30p 2 22p Tue Nov 05 I WW EE E 1 00p 2 52p Tue Nov 05 a WO E E 1 30p 3 22p Tue Nov 05 j a em e 25 Nov 05 106 PPV 107 PPV 108 PPV 109 PPV Showings screen DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 26 p Main M enu Using the Main Menu The Main Menu lets you customize the features of your DIRECTV Receiver Main Menu To access the Main Menu from the Guide or TV Se Sch SE Press the MENU button on the remote control BACK to exit To exit the menu Cay Press the MENU button or EXIT Se To navigate through the menus Preferences Use the AW buttons to highlight an option Then press OK or Parental Controls Purchases Setup System Upgrades Messages Caller ID p 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 Press MENU button to view Main Menu Interactive Services DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by W ink Communications Offers an interactive television
22. IAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUB STITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LO SS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOW EVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER W ISE 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 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 6 p Package Contents EE Infrared IR Universal Remote Control with Two AA Batteries Power Supply Cord o TO TV VCR RF Coaxial Cable DIRECTV Receiver 006 VIDEO AUDIO RCA Type Audio Video Connecting Cable Access Card MM S VIDEO S Video Connecting C able not included with all products D DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 7 P Front and Rear Panels MEN U button Displays the Main Menu INFO button Switches between program information in the banner and the program details screen Arrow buttons Lak
23. NTENNA IN LD RIGHT ww N2 OUT 1 OUT 2 V DSX 5540 Only DSX 5540 Only Ki RJ11 Modular Phone Jack Cable or O ff air Antenna Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections L 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 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 10 P Connections cont d 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 Video Signal Quality Excellent Video Output Component Y PB PR Very Good S VIDEO OUT Good VIDEO OUTI Standard DSX 5540 Only TO
24. V AC Wi et 60Hz 35 W MAX PHONE JACK OPTICAL COAXIAL IN1 IN2 Access Card The access card provided with your system includes information about your pur chase authorization and other data To watch channels your viewing access card A Caution needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your DIRECT V Ge YOUR ACCESS CARD IS The access card needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not FRAGILE need to be removed Each access card has a unique number Be sure to record ALW AYS INSERT CORRECTLY this number in the space provided on the second page of this manual in the For AND CAREFULLY Customer Use section for future reference DO NOT BEND 1 Hold the card with the arrow facing upwards and pointing toward the slot in Se mee SE the DIRECTV Receiver rear panel NEVER SUBMERGE IN LIQUID OR APPLY CLEANING FLUIDS 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 lt DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 9 P Connections Antenna and Phone Satellite Dish Antenna Rear of DIRECTV Receiver t zasa yil CAUTION l l RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK l DO NOT OPEN I S VIDEO OUT TO TV VCR A
25. and press OK The history information will be displayed Caller ID options 34 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 35 P 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 1 Press the PO W ER button on the front panel of the DIRECT V Receiver if the power indica picture 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 IN 1 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 usi
26. ant the outputs to only e output Dolby Digital or PCM audio or if you want the DIRECTV AIV Matrix Auto Selection Receiver to auto detect the type of audio stream present Remote Control ID Note The Dolby Digital audio track will always be the default Digital Audio 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 O ptions in the D igital Audio menu Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories 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 W to select Parental Controls and press OK 3 Use the AW buttons to choose from the options and press OK Parental Controls Lock The System Lock U niock The DIRECTV Receiver Parental Controls Lock The System Once any Parental Control setting has been configured the E Ge ee II DIRECTV Receiver must be locked in order for those Changes will take effect only after you lock the changes to take effect Your DIRECTV Receiver can be locked system in the Parental Controls menu or unlocke
27. ception 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 as Domestic use U S A For units used at 110V use only the power supply cord which is supplied with the product ANALOG DEVICE WARNINGS Federal Communication Commission FCC Part 68 and Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments 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 U S A AA EQ T X X X X If requested t
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29. d W hen it is locked the system will prompt you to enter the password whenever you want to change settings in the following Channel Locks menus C hannel Locks Set Rating Limits or Set Spending Set Spending Limit Limits The lock icon in the banner indicates a locked system Set Rating Limits To lock or unlock the system BEES L Choose Lock The System or Unlock The System from the Parental Controls menu 2 W hen 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 Parental Controls menu gotten or lost your password contact your service provider Parental Controls Channel Locks P Parental Controls Channel Locks Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels SE BEE scroll iri i ress to select by requiring a password You must lock the DIRECTV Receiver to CEET enforce these settings see above system in the Parental Controls menu To A Oae L Choose Channel Locks from the Parental Controls menu Unlock All and press OK Save Changes 2 To lock unlock all channels use the AW buttons to select Lock All or Unlock All and press OK 3 To manually lock unlock individual channels press p Then use the AW buttons to select a channel and press OK to toggle between lock and unlock 4 Use the PAGE buttons to
30. 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 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 Miami FL 33152 402 536 4171 EL6471E002 8 02 3111 176 50891 Printed in Mexico
31. dio tracks in different languages You can choose the preferred Preferred Language Menu amp Guide PHILIPS language for the text in the Menu and Guide and for the audio Arrow up down to scroll tracks of programs Press OK to select BACK to previous menu Note N ot all programs offer multiple languages If the selected program is not available in the language you prefer it defaults to re English English To choose a language L Press MEN U The Guide option will be highlighted Press W to select Preferences and press OK 2 Select Preferred Language and press OK 3 Use the AW buttons to choose either Menu amp Guide or Audio Track and press O K The currently selected language has a check mark to its right Select preferred language of text in the Menus and 4 Use the AW buttons to choose a language from the list Guide in the Menu amp Guide menu Press OK If desired repeat steps 3 4 to change the other option Preferred Language Audio Track Note O nce the language of the Menu amp Guide menu is changed Shree upideun to aciell an the Receiver will reset and the new language will be used Press OK to select BACK to previous menu Menu amp Guide English Audio Track Select preferred language of every program in the Audio Track menu Preferences Screen Format To select a screen format Preferences Screen Format 1 Press MENU PHILIPS e Arrow up dow
32. e Set Spending Limit menu P Set Rating Limits Children TV 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 mE TV Y7 Unlock All moo O F Violence O Save Changes Children TV rating system Ph Set Rating Limits Entire Audience TV Press OK to lock a rating level Dialogue cautions are present Lock All Unlock All Save Changes Dialogue Entire Audience rating system Set Rating Limits MPAA Movies Press OK to lock a rating level or content This material is intended to be viewed only by adults Lock All Unlock All Save Changes MPAA Movies rating system DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 31 P 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 To view past purchases L Press MEN U 2 Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK 3 Use the AW buttons to choose Past Purchases and press O K 4 A list of past purchases displays indicating whether they were viewed or cancelled You can scroll through
33. e 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 11 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 12 P Connections cont d AA 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 TETA AUDIO OUT CHANNEL 110 V AC 60Hz 35 W MAX Audio cables O utput options for VCR recording Video cable CH3 CH4 U Rear of VCR Rear of DVD Note For additional hookups and operation information refer to the owner s manuals for the devices you are connecting to the DIRECTV Receiver L Connect the outputs of your other devices such as a DVD player or VCR to the corresponding VIDEO and AUDIO LEFT RIGHT inputs IN 1 or IN 2 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 outp
34. ed 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 W hen the warranty on the Original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover e labor charges for installation or setup of the product e installation performance of or repair of audio video cabling telephone line or accessory attachments used in accessory ports outside of the product e product replacement because of misuse accident lightning damage unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips e 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 e reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions telephone line or cable or antenna systems outside the unit e 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
35. er by setting 3 Press W to select Remote Control ID and press OK a separate ID to each remote 4 The only option available is the alternate ID Select and press OK Set Favorite Channels 5 Press and hold down the SAT and MUTE buttons on the AIV Matrix remote until the SAT light stays on 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 Ramote Control ID menu the process Note It is important at the end of the procedure to point the remote at the corresponding DIRECTV Receiver and press OK O therwise the remote control will change its ID but the Receiver will not and communication will be lost between the two 28 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 29 p 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 un Le Te refer to page 11 to your home theater equipment EE To access this feature Press OK to select BACK to previous menu L Press MENU 2 Press W arrow to select Preferences and press OK DEE Setting for optical and coaxial Screen Format audio outputs 3 Press W arrow to select Digital Audio and press OK ZE 4 Use the AW arrows to select whether you w
36. ess OK 2 Use the PAGE buttons to scroll the information Ee Jan 1 1980 12 01 06 am Dish Type Daylight Savings Point Dish Inactive b System Test Manufacturer Brand PHILIPS System Information IRD Model DSX5500 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 MEN U 2 Select System Upgrades in the Main Menu and press OK 3 Use the AW buttons to select Past Upgrades or Future Upgrades and press OK 33 DSx5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 34 p Main Menu cont d Main Menu Messages _ When you receive a new message the N ew Incoming J Messages icon appears in the banner You can view and bmp Messages Message 1 of 18 delete messages Each message incl
37. f 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 W hen 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 Channel N umber Current amp Name we 106 PPV GMT 5 22PM Jun 14 Time and Bee Ze 5 30PM 7 15PM Jun 14 Date Currently Tuned bal Young Father See Channel wn Elch Movies Horror 2001 Seth Hill stars in thi cons i i e zi je tale of a young father facing otherworldly efer to page 19 Picture in Guide Has intruders in a secluded mansion during the Time Slot waning days of World War II Start End Time JH Rating PG 13 amp Date selected Date Fri Jun 14 5 00P 5 30P Banner Chane Scroll J106 PPV AE Young Father Be
38. habet Highlight the letter you want and press O K Repeat until you have spelled part or all of the title actor or director s name 2 W hen 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 DAYTO DAY W hen entering a full name enter FIRST lt space gt LAST Guide Menu Search Results Once your search is completed you will see a list of results on the screen Use the AT 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 ENG English ESP Spanish Italian Japenese French Korean FRA DEU German Chinese Interests Lifestyles News Themes Show Types Search for a Category Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous menu gt indicates subcategories View them by pressing the right arrow Press OK to select one category or subcategory Age Appropriate Choose a category to search Enter the name of the title actor or director with the PROGRAMS Search for an Actor Press OK to select Arrow up down to scroll Press EXIT to cancel Note Ignore punctuation and accents For example enter JOHN S as JOHNS and DAY TO DAY as
39. he PO W ER again to SmartSurf bring DIRECTV Receiver out of standby Audio track 1 Check the default language settings see page 27 incorrect 2 The program provider may not provide audio in all the languages listed in the Preferred Language menu If using a DSX 5540 a Dolby audio track will always be the default audio track for the Dobly Digital O nly 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 UI N e Check that you are subscribing to the station to which you want to tune to Be sure the system is not locked as indicated by a lock icon in the banner Make sure SmartSurf and or Favorites is not turned on See Favorites SmartSurf above for instructions to cancel either feature 35 P DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 36 P Limited Warranty Digtal Satellite Receiver 90 Days Free Exchange 91 Days O ne Year N ominal Fee Exchange This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED 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 WHAT IS COVERED W arranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For 90 days from the date of purchase the Digital Satellite Receiver will be replaced with a new repaired renew
40. his 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 REN s 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 REN s 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 REN s contact the local telephone company The REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format USAAAEQ TX XXX 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 grouncd start ports Do not use for E amp M or digital ports This equipment uses the following USOC jack RJ 11C No modular plug is provided with this equipment 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 wil
41. ing notified of the shows you want to see In the Guide Reminders display as a clock to the right of the program title f 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 Reminder for a L Highlight a future program in the guide and press OK In the Reminder screen non pay per view program 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 Reminder for a 1 W hen a future pay per view is purchased you are given the option to set a pay per view program 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 Reminder for a L Highlight the program in the guide and press OK program 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
42. ising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product Sincerely Cees HSH frre Lawrence J Blanford President and Chief Executive O fficer CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of Know these plug to wide slot of the outlet and fully insert symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the Safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVENT FIREOR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Lots make things bette ATTENTION Pour viter les choc lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond For Customer Use Enter below the Model Serial and Access C ard N umber and Receiver ID located on the rear panel of the DIRECTV Receiver Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No PHILIPS DSX5500_5540
43. l blink 2 Press the POW ER button on the remote control 3 Use the AW buttons to select your preferred language of the On screen menus and guide and press OK 4 When the W elcome screen displays press the O K button on the remote control to start the Setup W izard The Setup W izard is a first time setup that automatically steps you through the installation process This screen will ONLY appear the very gt Seleccione un idioma para ver el texto de los mendes y la guia de programa BT bass m i CE E E Ta RS F WS EK first time your DIRECTV Receiver is turned on e Welcome a Enter the ZIP code Wee Note The ZIP code is critical to point your dish accurately 8 new viewing experience refer to page 32 eo m Select OK to go the b Configure the dish refer to page 32 Gei SE c Point the dish refer to page 32 Eby cessing down then OK d Test the System refer to page 33 das 5 After you have installed your DIRECTV System you should contact DIRECTV to order DIRECTV programming at 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 18 BEN DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 19 p 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
44. l 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 C ontact 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 information on hardware service only please call 1 800 464 1131 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 5 p Contents Package Contents sssssssonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 Main Menu Front and Rear PanelS sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 Using the Main Menu ssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 26 Nea ng go P A E 8 Interactive ServiCeS ss sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 26 Connections Kb 27 29 Antenna and Phone ssseerrEEeEEESSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe 9 Preferred Language esrssssssrrreeessssssssrrrerrrsssssen 27 VU o
45. l should control certain functions of your TV Be sure to press the TV button before operating your TV Ty Press to put the remote control in TV POWER Press to turn TV on or of mode LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in TV mode 3 E lt m Co Co v e Es 4 Co zZ a A E a Bi Gi Z ES be m o SR lt KE lt Co gt ES E a Cc 5 J O oro VOL Increases and decreases volume CH CH Change channel up or down 0 9 Allows direct number entry for tuning to a channel PAGE TV INPUT Switch through TV inputs if applicable GI Gei oi Di DIRECTV PHILIPS Note All features on your TV may not be supported by this remote 16 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 17 P Remote Control cont d VCR DVD Functions O nce 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 Press to put the remote control in VCR mode LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in VCR mode MOVIES SPORT REWIND e EN VCR W hen tape playback is stopped m C press to rewind at high speed D uring tape playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen DVD Press and release to select previo
46. lectronics 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 REGENTSAND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRAN TIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTSOR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCI DENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENT
47. liance and cart combination to overturn 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 aradiator 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 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 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 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 par
48. mately 2 seconds after each adjustment is made 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 To point your dish L 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 32 Setup Enter ZIP Code PHILIPS Arrow up down or 0 9 to enter number Press OK to accept and go to next number Press BACK to previous menu Enter ZIP Code Dish Type Point Dish System Test System Information Enter ZIP Code menu Dish Type Manual Selection PHILIPS Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous menu Manual Selection Auto Selection Round dish configured for 1 satellite location Manual Selection menu options Setup Point Dish PHIUPS En Manually point your dish to the direction below Change satellite with arrow up down Arrow left right changes transponder BACK to
49. n to scroll 2 Press W to select Preferences and press OK Press OK to select 3 Press W to select the Screen Format and press OK PROKIO dele meni 4 Use the AW buttons to choose from the options ET 5 O nce you have made your selection press OK Screen Format Banner Duration Set Favorite Channels AIV Matrix Remote Control ID Note Most standard TVs are 4 3 and that is the recommended set ting If you have a widescreen TV select 16 9 Screen Format menu 27 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 28 p Main M enu cont d Preferences Banner Duration Banner durations define how long the banner remains on the screen after you press IN FO O ptions are 5 10 15 or 20 EE seconds The default value is 10 seconds dE EE To select the banner duration Press OK to select BACK to previous menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press W to select Preferences and press OK Preferred Language ae TS 3 Press W to select Banner Duration and press OK Screen Format Si S 4 Use the AW buttons to choose from the options Banne nburatan up Seconds t S S Set Favorite Channels 5 O nce you have made your selection press OK AV 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 refe
50. nect 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 Audio Signal Audio Output Dolby Digitalt OPTICAL Dolby Digital COAXIAL Stereo AUDIO LEFT RIGHT OUTI Rear of DIRECTV Receiver eh SE OOO l CARD ACCESS l DO NOT OPEN i e I I LEFT gt pB DIO OUT L l e SAT IN l 14V 18 450 mA max im 540 ill 4 IDSX 5540C AUDIO lt NK 2 I SR CHANNEL 110 V AC 60Hz 35 W MAX 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 onthe Receiver to the home theater stereo receiver or TV s OPTICAL IN jack B For model DSX 5540 only Usinga 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 th
51. ng Search allows you to search programs based on aT eas Category Title Actor and Director Use the AW buttons to 1 N een select from the Search options and press O K or to select a a Young Father a D i Movies Horror 2001 Seth Hill stars in this search o ptio n tale of a young father facing otherworldly intruders in a secluded mansion during the waning days of World War Il C ategory All Channels Rating PG 13 Fri Jun14 5 00P 5 30P Title Actor Director im PPV The Young Father e A OV eR E 1e ALLDAY b 108 gt aunq Fat a 110 e aal Guide Menu Help ee ER Displays help information on screen Use the AW arrows to M Press Guide ts re select a topic and press O K Press the PAG E to scroll through help information Search menu options Help menu available by selecting Help and pressing O K 24 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 25 P Guide M enu cont d Guide Menu Search Category A category search allows you to choose from a predefined list of categories and subcategories The gt arrow indicates the category has subcategories L Use the AY buttons to highlight a category or the gt arrow to view a list of subcategories 2 Press OK to select one category or subcategory to search Guide Menu Search Title Actor Director To search for a specific title actor or director L Use the lt gt A YW buttons to scroll through the alp
52. ng 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 Remote does not 1 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly see page 13 and are not dead work 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 1 Cannot order celling pay per view 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 e The system must be locked before your Parental Controls settings will take effect see page 29 e The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the Parental Controls settings Favorites Cannot disable press the PO W ER button to go into standby and press t
53. ovie 4 i OR Movie 5 an St 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 List of pay per views starting within chosen time period Parn KIDS SmartSurf MOVIES NEWS lt lt gt SPORTS SMARTSURF To choose a category for channel surfing and for highlighting in the guide Clear SmartSurf To deactivate any SmartSurf settings Cancel To keep current settings SmartSurf options SmartSurf by Category Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous menu gt indicates subcategories View them by pressing the right arrow Press OK to select one category or subcategory List of categories for SmartSurf p DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 21 p Enhanced User Features cont d Favorite Channels at en Favorite Channels is an easy way to customize the listing REENEN a of channels O nce Favorites is configured the Favorites Press OK to select icon displays in the banner and programs displayed in the BACK to exit Program Guide are only those in the selected list When using the CH and CH buttons you are limited to channels in Guide S U the Favorites list however you can access any channel by enter ne CUS DRS EMMICES ing its number directly on the remote control You can save up to EE four different favorite channel lists This way members of a EEN household can each set their own fa
54. previous menu Enter Zip Code Dish Type Point dish at 154 degrees azimuth 51 degrees elevation and 101 degrees tilt based on zip code 91914 101 A E lt 2 119 5 i lt gt 110 i lt gt Point Dish System Test System Information Note Use the A or VW buttons to switch between satellites Use the lt or gt buttons to switch between transponders for the selected satellite DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 33 P 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 PHILIPS To run a system test BACK to previous menu L At the Setup menu select System Test and press O K A mes sage Test in progress Please W ait may appear After a few seconds the test results will display Enter ZIP Code Tunung OK Dish Type Signal Strength 0 Point Dish Access Card status OK System Test VEUL EZT System Information Access Card ID 395015639 Modem status Line is in use System Test menu Setup System Information This option shows information about your hardware and software that will be useful in troubleshooting if you need to contact cus pups BER System Information tomer service Page for more information z 2 BACK to previous menu To view system information L At the Setup menu select System Information and pr
55. r lines or cir cuits W hen 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 amp Alignment Guide 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry N ever 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 N ever spill liquid of any kind on the product 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 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a W hen 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
56. r to page 12 then you must enable the A V Matrix in the DIRECT V Receiver Aree es ences ea before you can use it Arrow up down to scroll F Press OK to select To enable disable the A V Matrix BACK to previous menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press W to select Preferences and press OK Screen Format 3 Press W to select A V Matrix and press OK Banna ET 4 Select Enable and press OK Set Favorite Channels Once enabled and connected pressing the SOURCE button on AIV Matrix the remote will switch between the video source s connected Remote Control ID lt to Video IN 1 and Video IN 2 and satellite programming Note If a video source is not connected or turned on and the A V Matrix is enabled pressing the SO URCE button will still point to that video input Your TV will go blank Hit the AN Matrix menu SO URCE button to cycle to the next video input or to satellite programming Preferred Language Preferences Remote Control ID If you purchase two DSX 5500 or DSX 5540 receivers and use them in close proximity of each other control them independ pares IlgtEneeg Remote Control 1D ently by assigning a separate ID number to each remote Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select To change the ID number of the remote control BACK tc previous ment 1 Press MENU 2 Press W to select Preferences and press OK Preferred Language Independently control 2 receivers u n S F t in range of each oth
57. rtSurf 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 Pre defined Smartsurf icons Ton Kn wv 7 GC Wha A e AA 1 Movies Sports News Kids To select specific SmartSurf category L 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 2 Press the AW 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 pm button 3 Press OK to select the category or subcategory Note To turn off SmartSurf press any of the SmartSurf keys select Clear SmartSurf and press O K W hen the PO W ER button is pressed and the receiver goes into standby SmartSurf is automatical ly turned off 20 Pay Per View Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select BACK to previous PPV startng in next 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 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 12 30p 2 47p Mon Cct 14 Movie 2 KE Movie 3 iat ap M
58. 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 and press OK to open the interactive window l To learn more about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE services L Press MENU 2 Use W to highlight Interactive Services and press O K ae 3 Press the OK button to tune directly to the DIRECTV IN TER ACTIVE Center channel 499 to get more information about G etting Started Interactive Channels Shopping Sign Up Order History Messages Help amp Settings and About DIRECTV DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service only available on select model receivers Receiver must be connected to a phone line W ink and W ink Logo are registered trademarks of W ink Communications Inc 26 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 27 P 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 AW buttons to high light your selection Press BACK to return to the Main Menu Preferences Preferred Language Many programs are broadcast with program information and au
59. the the Browse Banner 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 AW 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 W hen Favorite Channels page 21 or SmartSurf page 20 is in use the Browse Banner will only show programs from those lists 19 P DSX5500 5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 20 P Enhanced User Features EZ Search Pay Per View PPV 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 L Press the PPV button on the remote 2 Use the AW to select a time period to search in N ote The full 3 5 day search takes about 10 seconds and cannot be interrupted and press OK 3 Use the AW 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 SmartSurf Choosing SmartSurf is an easy way to highlight the Aiari ALT programs whose categories or themes match your choice in the guide Also when changing channels you will go only to the channels containing programs that have the selected category W hen Sma
60. the list using the AW buttons or using the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page Purchases Upcoming 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 Note You cannot cancel a PPV purchase if you have already tuned to the program To cancel purchases 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 AW 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 6 Select Save Changes and press O K 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 31 Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select for deletion BACK to previous menu Past Purchases Past Purchases menu Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select for deletion BACK to previous menu Delete All Undelete All ei Save changes Upcoming Purchases menu DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 32 P Main Menu cont d Main Menu Setup Use this menu
61. ticular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 12 Outdoor 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 N ational Electrical Code AN SI N FPA 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 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 2 3 8 11 13 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 powe
62. tings in each system W hen 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 AW 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 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 To replace your access card 1 Press MENU 2 Use the aw buttons on the remote control to highlight Parental Controls Press OK 3 Choose Replace Access Card then press O K Be sure the current access card is inserted in the DIRECTV Receiver Copying OLD access card information will appear on the screen 4 When prompted remove the old card insert the new card then press OK 5 When this process is completed press OK to return to the previous menu 6 Discard the old card since it no longer works 30 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 Lock The System Channel Locks Set Spending Limit Set Rating Limits Replace Access Card E DR oi
63. udes the date and EE EE time it was sent W hen new messages are received the Page to view entire message Press Ok to select for deletion 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 DIRECTV offers great programming To view messages 1 Press MENU 2 Use the AW buttons to choose Messages and press OK 3 Use the AW buttons to select and view a message 4 W hen a message is displayed press O K to delete a message the torn envelope icon indicates a deleted message 5 W hen 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 cys Caller ID Enable Disable provider Arrow up down to scroll WOEN R SE ne call comes in a display will appear containing call ies ee Wee To enable or disable Caller ID Enables Disable an L Press the MENU button Use the AW buttons to select Caller STEE Disable O ID and press OK 2 Use the AW buttons to select Enable D isable and press OK 3 Use the AW buttons to select either Enable or Disable and press OK To view Caller ID history At the Caller ID screen use the AW buttons to select Call History
64. unction 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 Find the brand and code number s of your TV on page 15 Press the TV button Press and hold the number 1 amp number 3 buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The LED will blink twice and remain on uo A WN Enter the 4 digit code from step 2 within one minute The LED will blink after each button press N ote 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 H an invalid 4 digit code has been entered the LED will turn off 8 Press the PO WER 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 SE DVD code LL f you cannot find a code that operates your TV If the remote still does not operate your TV follow the Automatic Search steps below Automatic Search To automatically program your remote control to operate yo
65. unsninn 22 23 Cl D 32 33 EN EN 23 System Upgrades ccsssssssssssssesssseesensesssnserereerers 33 PPV Pay Per View sssussuesunnunnununnnnnunnunnunnununnnnnunna 23 Mee E E E E A E 34 Guide Menu sssssssessnsunenunnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnunennnnnnennnnnne 24 25 Caler D WEEN 34 Troubleshooting sssrterEEEESREEEEEEEEEEESEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSEeen 35 Limited Warranty s ssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 36 NOTE This owner s manual may be used with several different models Not all features or drawings dis cussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your system This is normal 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 REQ UIRES 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 E
66. ur TV VCR or DVD player follow the steps below For aVCR and DVD player follow the same steps but substitute that component for the TV L 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 POW ER button The LED will turn off If the PO W ER button is not pressed within 1 minute the remote will return to the previously programmed code The automatic search will begin after the PO W ER 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 PO W ER 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 PO W ER button The LED will give along blink and turn off There is no guarantee that the remote control will work with your TV VCR or DVD player 14 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 15 Remote Control cont d AOC ee 0046 0057 aenn 0490 0204 0309 0066 0046 0181 Midland 0044 0066 0074 0078 0162 0774 Gene 0490 Admiral imissni 0120 0490 EE Eeer 005
67. us chapter Press and hold to scan backwards STOP Press to stop the tape or disc RECORD VCR only Press once to start a recording 0 9 Allows direct number entry for tuning to a channel or chapter OURCE PPV FAV SMARTS Gon a e OI o HI GI Gei mi DIRECTV PHILIPS O O POWER Press to turn VCR or DVD player on or off DVD Press to put the remote control in DVD mode LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in DVD mode FF VCR W hen 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 DVD Press and release to select next chapter Press and hold to scan forward PLAY Press to play a tape or disc PAUSE Press to pause a tape or disc CH CH VCR on Change channel up or down Note All features on your VCR or DVD player may not be supported by this remote 17 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 18 p Setup Wizard If your equipment has been professionally installed skip this first time setup section and go to page 19 gt Select a preferred language for the text display in the menus and program guide fees a e After the DIRECTV Receiver has been connected to your compo nents it is time to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on L Press the SAT button on the remote control The LED wil
68. ut 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 12 DSX5500_5540 11 13 02 12 21 PM Page 13 p Remote Control Preparing Your Remote 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 POWER Switches the DIRECTV Receiver between active and standby modes SAT Press SAT to control the DIRECTV Receiver LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in satellite mode PPV MOVIES SPORTS NEWS KIDS Predefined SmartSurf buttons refer to MOVIES SPORTS NEWS KIDS page 20 SMARTSURF OURCE PPV FAV Use the EZ Search PPV function to view list of PPV programs and events for purchasing SmartSurf Displays categories you can use for Guide and channel surfing FAVORITES Allows you to select one of four cus tom lists to view or edit SOURCE Switches between the inputs of the A N Matrix refer to page 1
69. vorite channel list lt i etup To access Favorite Channels SECH L Press FAVO RITES FAV on the remote Messages Or from the Main menu Caller ID L Press MENU To access Favorites from the Main Menu press MEN U 2 Use the W button to select Preferences and press OK and select Preferences 3 Use the W button to select Set Favorite Channels and press EES Uk SE Arrow up down to scroll Then to select or edit a Favorite channel list es oe Ee F 1 e o exit L Press the AW buttons to highlight the desired list and press OK Or to turn off any previously selected Favorites list TESTER CUES highlight All Channels and press O K EECH 2 Then use the AW buttons to highlight Select to activate Banner Duration 2 your Favorite list and press OK Or to edit the name or cus Set Favorite Channels Lues tomize a Favorite channel list select Select and Edit and AIV Matrix io press OK Remote Control ID Select amp Edit Change List Name Gene Select L Select Change List N ame and press OK Select amp Edit 2 Use the lt q pA YW buttons to scroll through the alphabet n B e W hen the letter you want is selected press OK Repeat until Select Set Favorite Channels in the Preferences menu you have spelled the list name Set Favorite Channels Change List Name 3 W hen finished select Done on the on screen keyboard and PHILIPS Press OK to select press OK Up down or left right

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