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Safety & Care WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus 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.
Safety & Care 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety & Care IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® near anything WET or HOT! • To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing and fully inserted. • Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the LCD rather than down the middle once connected.
Using the Remote MODE SWITCH Keys in this shaded area can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player or stand-alone DVR unit. ADVANCE REPLAY PLAY FFWD REWIND R PAUSE ACTIVE Access to special features services, DIRECTV news and info. E ACTIV EXIT Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed SELECT SELECT ARROWS Chooses or activates any highlighted item Brings up a helpful menu of settings and services Move highlight to items in whatever direction needed BA CK MENU O INF 1.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Welcome ..............................................................................................................................2 About Your User Guide ....................................................................................................3 Chapter 2 – Getting Connected Making the Right Connections .......................................................................................6 Helpful Hardware References ..............................
Chapter 1 2 Welcome 3 About Your User Guide
Introduction Welcome Congratulations on choosing the best entertainment experience around! With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-of-a-kind sports and events… DIRECTV® service offers everything you want in your television experience. You can expect more than ever before, with access to over 250 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with something sure to please everyone in the family.
About Your User Guide look here for chapter title About Your User Guide Before you can start enjoying your new Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® and service, you’ll need to know more about getting everything up and running, as well as learn all about how to use our great features.
Chapter 2 6 Making the Right Connections 7 Helpful Hardware References 10 Getting Familiar 16 Mounting Instruction 18 Choose the Setup That Suits You 22 Guided Setup & Activation
Getting Connected Making the Right Connections Ready to connect your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® and your other components? Whether you’re having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself, be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care. Before you begin Your satellite dish antenna must be installed before you can begin following the procedures in this User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.
Helpful Hardware Reference Helpful Hardware References General Satellite Dish Antenna This is your “dish” and related hardware, affixed to your roof or other surface, which picks up the broadcast signals from our satellites. Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® Your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming. DIRECTV System Refers to the combination of the above components (plus the remote control).
Getting Connected Cables & Connections Audio/Video (A/V) Jack VCR or other component equipped with external output connectors. (A/V cable is not supplied) R L V Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine. If you are replacing it with the other vendor’s part, it should be minimum AWG #26 or larger gage. Note that not all cables come with your digital satellite receiver; you may need to purchase additional cables depending on your setup.
Helpful Hardware Reference Line Splitter The line splitter lets you plug both a telephone and your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® into the same wall jack if necessary. (Not included with your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®.) Optional Audio/Video and Electronics Surge Protector Devices that protect electronic equipment from power fluctuations. Highly recommended to prevent damage to your DIRECTV System.
Getting Connected Getting Familiar Receiver Front Panel TIP Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing. Turn the headphone volume down to the minimum setting before connecting. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) Headphones jack – You can connect a set of headphones to your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® if you wish to watch a television program without disturbing the other people in the room.
Getting Familiar Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® materials and insert the card, facing upward, fully into the slot. Insert the smartcard with the gold colored chip facing upwards. Goldchip upward Receiver Rear Panel � � � �������� � �������� �������������� � ������������ ��������� � If the Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® is installed in the inverse direction (e.g.
Getting Connected TIP The Setup Procedures to Use the Volume Button on the Remote Receiver LCD Panel Control 1 2 3 If the Volume button on the remote control does not work or the remote control has been reset, set up the Volume button according to the following procedures. 1) Move the mode switch to TV. 2) Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until a light above the mode switch on the remote flashes twice. 3) Enter 1-0-7-6-6 in turn.
Getting Familiar Video Source You can select an external device (DVD, VCR, etc) or satellite. External: Select to use an external source. DIRECTV: Select to watch DIRECTV Programs. EXIT R G B External Source DIRECTV TIP Make sure the external device is connected to the port at the back of the Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®. Scaling Selects the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. WIDE : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
Getting Connected R G B Contrast 50 R G B Saturation EXIT 50 R G B Hue EXIT 50 R G B Sharpness EXIT 8 R G B Exit EXIT EXIT Contrast Adjusts the difference in brightness between the bright and dark areas on the screen. Determines the crispness of the images. Saturation Adjusts the color saturation. Hue Adjusts the color tint. Sharpness Adjusts the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the display. Exit Use to exit from the LCD picture adjustment menu.
Getting Familiar To use LCD display It is very convenient to be able to rotate the LCD display at various angles and bend it down or straighten it up. You can bend it down or straighten it up. Rotating the LCD panel excessively when it is folded forwards, might cause the surface to be scratched. Note While the power is on, folding the LCD panel so that the Samsung logo faces up and the screen is not viewable turns the LCD off.
Getting Connected Mounting Instruction Installation Notes Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. The package contents and parts supplied for the mount are subject to change without prior notice. Caution Since the unit is heavy, be careful when installing the unit.
Kitchen Mounting How to mount your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® 1. 2 . 3 . Kitchen Shelf Screw Drilling Power Adapter Bracket Spacer - female Adapter Template Kitchen Shelf Screw Spacer - male Note - Since the unit is very heavy, be careful of when installing this unit. - To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking appliance beneath this unit.
Getting Connected TIP Choose the Setup That Suits You When working with cables, be sure to connect corresponding inputs. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT. IN OUT All A/V jacks and inputs are color coded. Always match the color of the plug to the same color of the jack. There are several ways to connect your receiver to match your particular equipment setup and to gain optimum signal quality. The following pages illustrate some of the most common setups.
Choose the Setup That Suits You Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO IN AUDIO IN DC IN 12V PHONE JACK 1 3 2 The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
Getting Connected TIP To switch between watching your external device (DVD, VCR, etc) and watching video from your receiver, you will need to set Video Source to External. (See page 13 for more details) Connecting Your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® to an External Device with A/V Inputs 1) Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®.
Choose the Setup That Suits You VCR 2 or Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® DVD SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO IN AUDIO IN DC IN 12V PHONE JACK 1 4 3 The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated.
Getting Connected TIP Want to finish setting up some of the functions later? Just press MENU on your remote, press SELECT on Settings then select Setup. Guided Setup & Activation Now that your receiver and equipment are all hooked up and plugged in, you’re ready to finish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to DIRECTV. 2) The Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® will turn on. 3) The first screen will allow you to select a language.
Guided Setup and Activation Don’t Wait, Activate! Once all the setup processes are complete, all that’s left to do is activate your DIRECTV service. Before you make the call, be sure to: Tune to Channel 100 and be sure you’re picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel). Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card. Note your access card and receiver ID numbers (find these by pressing MENU, then go to Settings and press SELECT.
Chapter 3 26 Watching 29 The Guide 31 Autotune 33 Pay Per View
What’s On Watching Now that everything’s set up, you’re ready to grab your remote and get clicking! With the MODE SWITCH to the left (under the DIRECTV logo). To access the channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote (the channel will appear in a few seconds, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away). You can also navigate to different channels through the Guide, covered in detail starting on page 29.
The Channel Banner The Channel Banner Any time you tune to a channel, you’ll see the channel banner appear across the top of the screen. This banner holds all sorts of useful information and options: 1) Current date & time Displays the day, date and current time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The channel banner gives you information on the channel and show you are currently watching. 2) DIRECTV Channel Number and call letter of the station you’re currently viewing.
What’s On To remove the channel banner from the screen, you can always press EXIT. The banner will disappear on its own — or time out — after a few seconds. You can also change display duration of the channel banner. See Display on page 38 for more info. You can also view the channel banner for a program you’re watching or that you’ve highlighted by pressing INFO.
The Guide The Guide Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide® The Guide is your helpful tool that displays listings of current and upcoming programs. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, find and purchase a pay per view movie or event, even do a special search for a program you’re interested in. You’ll find program information for the current time slot and forward for a total of 90 minutes displayed – and information for up to the next 31/2 days.
What’s On AV1 AV2 TV TV INPUT TV POWER ON PWR FORMAT OFF R E ACTIV 3) Press SELECT to view current listings. T GU I I EX DE LIST 4) Navigating through the Guide is simple: The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through the listings and time slots. SELECT Highlighting a program will show you its description. BA CK MENU INF Use the CHAN key up or down to move through channels, a full page up or down.
Autotune Autotune A great way to catch all your favorites Is there a favorite show you keep missing, or a movie you’ve been meaning to watch? Like to make sure you don’t miss the big game? You’ll want to try the Autotune feature. Set your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® to autotune to any show on a channel you receive within the Guide grid’s timeframe, and it will automatically turn on and tune in when the time comes. Here’s how it works. 1) While in the Guide, highlight a program that interests you.
What’s On TIP Try one-touch convenience with One-Touch Autotune. Just highlight a program in the Guide and press ENTER on your remote. Press ENTER a second Whenever you’ve set up a program to autotune, a related icon will appear on the listing. Any time you’d like to view a list of the programs you’ve set to autotune, press LIST on your remote to access the To Do List.
Pay Per View Pay Per View You don’t have to go out for the best and biggest movies and special events! Recent hits and events like sports, comedy and more are available 24 hours a day for a one-time purchase price on DIRECTV® Pay Per View. You’ll find them listed in the Guide just like other showings, starting at channel 100. Scroll through your choices, and press SELECT or INFO to view the options.
Chapter 4 36 What’s on the MENU? 37 Settings 40 Audio Options 41 Category Sort 42 Pay Per View 43 Find By 45 Date & Time 46 Favorites 47 Caller ID & Messages 49 Parental Controls
The Quick Menu What’s on the MENU? All sorts of great things! With the MENU key on your remote, accessing useful information and many handy features is a snap with the Quick Menu. Some of the items you’ll see depend on which screen is currently displayed. For instance, if you access the Quick Menu while viewing the Guide, you’ll find an option to filter programs by category. Other options, such as Settings, appear anytime you bring up the Quick Menu, regardless of your current screen.
Settings Settings Want to have things just your way? From the Quick Menu SELECT Settings, here, you’ll find all kinds of ways to customize, adjust and keep track of your DIRECTV viewing experience. Setup When you first enter Setup, your System Setup status screen will be displayed. To view all the different settings that are currently in force, hit the RIGHT arrow and PAGE down through the screen.
The Quick Menu Audio This screen allows you to make changes to your language audio setting. The default audio language for your system is English. Press SELECT on the Audio Language options to find and choose a new one. Audio language settings only affect programs with a Secondary Audio Program (SAP) in the language you’ve selected The setting does not alter the language used on-screen. Display Display lets you customize certain viewing aspects.
Scheduler Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and access to all the programs you’ve set to Autotune or purchase. From the Quick Menu SELECT Scheduler, and you’ll see the current status screen. You can choose other options from the menu item to the left. To Do List Selecting the To Do List will display all of the upcoming programs you have set to Autotune, including all pay per view showings. If you did not set an Autotune for a PPV, then it will not appear here.
The Quick Menu Audio Options Some programs have alternate audio available (such as other language tracks. You can set the default so that whenever a program has alternate audio available, it automatically plays this audio, or you can change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you are watching. To change the default audio 1) While in Live TV press MENU.
Category Sort Category Sort This handy tool lets you temporarily arrange the Guide to view only programs in a particular category such as Movies, Sports or News. 1) While in the Guide, press MENU 2) Arrow to Category Sort and press SELECT 3) Select the genre you want, and you’ll be able to further narrow your choices by subcategories (i.e., Movies, Comedy). The Guide fitting the description will appear. 4) Simply scroll through to find a program you like.
The Quick Menu TIP Just highlight and select a pay per view item from your list if you’d like to schedule a viewing. See page 33 for more details. Pay Per View This option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category. 1) While in the Guide, press MENU. 2) Arrow down to Pay Per View and press SELECT. 3) You will see three choices for sorting the listings. Choose All to display all current options. Movies will give you listings of all current movies available.
Find By Find By Would you like to locate a particular program, movie or sports event you want to see — even shows starring a favorite actor, or games with your favorite team? Find by offers some easy ways to spot just what you want while viewing the Guide. 1) Press MENU. 2) Scroll down to Find by and press SELECT. You’ll see options to direct your search. 3) You can find a program by Title, Person, Keyword or Channel. Choose Title if you know the name of the program you’re looking for.
The Quick Menu 4) Once you’ve found a program you’re after, all you have to do is highlight and select the title to display when the program is on. 5) If the program listed is currently on, then selecting it will tune to it. If the program is upcoming, then selecting it will bring you to the Info screen. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to set an autotune for the program.
Date & Time Date & Time Here’s a convenient way to look several days ahead in the Guide, without having to scroll through pages of programs. You can quickly see what’s on during a specific day or time. 1) While in the Guide press MENU. 2) Then scroll down to Date & Time and press SELECT. 3) You’ll find the current day and next 21/2 days listed. Choose the date you’re interested in. 4) Scroll through and select the hour you want. The Guide will now display programs for the date and time you selected.
The Quick Menu Favorites Wouldn’t it be nice to have all the channels you like best, right-at-hand? Or a grouping of family channels just for the kids? Favorites allows you to set up special, customized Guide that shows only those channels you choose. TIP The normal, or default, setting for the channels you can view in the Guide is All Channels, or all available channels on DIRECTV service — whether or not you receive them in your programming package. 1) Press MENU to get to the Quick Menu.
Caller ID & Messages Caller ID & Messages TIP Remember, you must already have Here you’ll be able to access communications from DIRECTV. If you have Caller ID service*, you can also view phone calls you’ve received. Caller ID service from your phone company to use this feature! Caller ID Here you can turn Caller ID on and off, set the number of calls and view the past calls To turn Caller ID on and off: 1) Press MENU to get to the Quick Menu. 2) Go to Caller ID & Msgs and press SELECT.
The Quick Menu Choose the Service tab. Here you can choose to turn Caller ID on or off, set the number of calls to keep in your log, and turn the notification and dialing audio features on or off. Choose the Call Log tab to view your recent incoming calls. Highlight and select a name, and you have the opportunity to call the number or delete that listing from your log. If you call the number, you will have to pick up your phone to speak.
Parental Controls Parental Controls Would you like to set some limits on your children’s viewing habits? Parental Controls enables one or more “keepers of the passcode” to place certain restrictions on just who’s watching what. Whether it’s for mature content or spending amounts, you’re always able to keep limitations where you want them for the whole family. From the Quick Menu, SELECT Parental Controls and you’ll see the current status showing any restrictions.
The Quick Menu Other shows To block programming that has no rating — such as news and sports and shows with a rating of “None” — select the Other tab. 5) If you are done setting your Parental Controls, don’t forget to Lock Now. Channel Blocks You can limit viewing of a certain channel or channels from this menu.
Parental Controls Now, lock it Once you’ve decided on the restrictions you want, choose Lock Now. You’ll be directed to create a passcode (which you’ll want to make easy enough to remember, but hard enough that the little ones won’t guess it!). This passcode will be your entry to unlocking and recreating limitations in the future. An on-screen message will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set.
The Quick Menu Let me in…! Don’t worry — temporarily or permanently unlocking a restriction is easy. To temporarily unlock a particular program: 1) When any controls are currently activated, Unlock Now will appear if you try to tune to a restricted program. 2) SELECT Unlock Now and enter the password. For more unlock options: 1) Go to the MENU. 2) Then SELECT Parental Controls. 3) Various options for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. SELECT one and enter your password.
Chapter 5 54 Programming Your Remote Control 56 Troubleshooting 64 Specification 66 Warranty
Other Information Programming Your Remote Control You can program the DIRECTV remote control to operate your additional equipment such as a DVD, VCR, stereo. 1) Press the MENU key to display the Quick Menu. 2) Highlight Settings and press SELECT. 3) Highlight Setup and press SELECT. 4) SELECT the Remote item from the left menu. 5) Follow the on-screen instructions to program your remote for your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® or additional equipment (AV1 and AV2).
Programming Your Control Factory Default To rest all the functions of the remote control to the factory defaults, follow these steps: 1) Point the remote away from your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® and components. Press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near t he slide switch on the remote flashes twice (about 5 seconds). 2) Enter 9-8-1. The light on the remote will flash twice, indicating you have cleared the AV1, AV2 and TV modes.
Other Information TIP You can find additional troubleshooting help at DIRECTV.com. Troubleshooting Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECTV® Receiver.
Troubleshooting System Upgrades Your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete.
Other Information Problems with Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local phone company. Also, check to be sure your Caller ID feature is turned on (see page 47). If you are plugging your receiver to a wireless phone jack, note that it typically does not transmit Caller ID information and you may need a special wireless phone jack to use with Caller ID service. See the user’s manual that came with the wireless phone jack to see if it transmits Caller ID information.
Troubleshooting Turns off while playing Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again. Unplug Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® for a few minutes, then plug back in. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low. Consider using a surge protector or line conditioner.
Other Information Partial programming loss/channels missing from the Guide/channel is in the Guide but can’t tune to Your satellite dish antenna may be incorrectly configured. Check the dish type set in your receiver’s preferences and change if necessary. Press the MENU key on the remote control, then select Settings then Setup. In the next menu, select Satellite, then Repeat Satellite Dish Setup. Follow the steps.
Troubleshooting A remote control indicator light starts flashing. The batteries in the remote control are running low and should be replaced soon. (Note that when you replace the batteries, you may have to reprogram your remote to control other devices.) Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®. If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver, run the system test.
Other Information Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®. 1) Turn on your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®. 2) Set the Video Source to DIRECTV in the LCD panel menu. (See page 13 for more details) 3) Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receivercontrolling mode, then press MENU to bring up the Quick Menu. 4) Select Settings. 5) Select Setup, then Info & Test.
Troubleshooting FCC Customer Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Other Information Specification Produdt Specification Power Supply Demodulator RF Input Video Decoder Audio Decoder 64 Specification Type Adapter Input voltage DC 12V Power consumption Max.
Specification Physical Specification & Audio/Video Output Physical Specification Video Audio Size (W×D×H) STB : 270 × 38 × 226 (mm) LCD: 270 × 12.5 × 202.6 (mm) Weight(Net) 2.3 kg Type LCD Pixel arrangement RGB vertical stripe Display color 262,144 Screen size(inch) 10.
Other Information Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
Warranty All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. SAMSUNG’s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products are provided on an “AS IS” basis.
Other Information SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics (SAMSUNG) products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations contained herein, SAMSUNG will additionally provide Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased in the United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original P
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Icon Reference Directional arrows Indicate that a show’s start or end time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote offer special functionality. Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window. UP and DOWN arrows on the receiver front panel offer special functionality. Scheduler icons Shows an Autotune has been set for a future program, or a present program is Autotuned.
