DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 1 DIRECTV® Receiver User Manual DSX 5500 DSX 5540 Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 2 Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com 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.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 3 Safety Instructions - Read Before Operating 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. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions (cont’d), General Information This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 5 Contents Package Contents ......................................................6 Front and Rear Panels ..............................................7 Access Card ................................................................8 Connections Antenna and Phone ................................................9 Video ......................................................................10 Audio ......................................................................
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DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 7 Front and Rear Panels Front Panel Digital Multi-Satellite Receiver ME NU IN FO OK MENU button Displays the Main Menu. INFO button Switches between program information in the banner and the program details screen. Arrow buttons ( ) Use to navigate through the Guide and menus. While watching Satellite programming, use the arrows to channel up or down. Power indicator Lights when the DIRECTV Receiver is on.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 8 Access Card MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540 Serial No : 81476039DSX 5540C Receiver ID No : 1234 5678 9012 The access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data. To watch channels, your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your DIRECTV® Receiver. The access card needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not need to be removed.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 9 Connections Antenna and Phone Satellite Dish Antenna Rear of DIRECTV® Receiver MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540 Serial No : 81476039DSX 5540C Receiver ID No : 1234 5678 9012 DSX 5540 Only DSX 5540 Only RJ11 Modular Phone Jack Cable or Off-air Antenna Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. 1. Connect the RF coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the SAT IN jack. 2.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 10 Connections (cont’d) Video Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. There are several options for connecting the video and audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of equipment you want to connect and the quality of signal you want to achieve. The following chart summarizes your options for video connections. Select either A, B, C or D and refer to the illustration and steps below to connect.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 11 Connections (cont’d) Audio Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. There are several options for connecting the audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of equipment you want to connect. If you connected video with option D on page 10, you will get audio from your TV when using that input. The following chart summarizes your additional options for audio connections.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 12 Connections (cont’d) A/V Matrix Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. Does your TV have only one video or RF input but you own a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment? Philips offers the industry’s first A/V Matrix that allows you to command and control other video devices such as a DVD player or a VCR without additional equipment. You can use this DIRECTV® Receiver as the video gateway of your entertainment center.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 13 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 compartment, as shown in the diagram. 3. Replace the cover. Satellite Functions SAT Press SAT to control the DIRECTV® Receiver. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in satellite mode. POWER Switches the DIRECTV® Receiver between active and standby modes.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 14 Remote Control (cont’d) Programming the Universal Remote control Your remote control 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. 1.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 15 Remote Control (cont’d) TV Codes AOC..............................................0046, 0057 Admiral ........................................0120, 0490 Aiko ........................................................ 0119 Akai.......................................................... 0057 Alaron ......................................................0206 Ambassador ............................................0204 America Action......................................
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 16 Remote Control (cont’d) TV Functions Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV® Remote Control should control certain functions of your TV. Be sure to press the TV button before operating your TV. TV Press to put the remote control in TV mode. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in TV mode. POWER Press to turn TV on or off. VOL +/Increases and decreases volume.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 17 Remote Control (cont’d) VCR/DVD Functions Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV® Remote Control should control certain functions of your VCR or DVD. Be sure to press the VCR or DVD button before operating each unit. VCR Press to put the remote control in VCR mode. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in VCR mode. POWER Press to turn VCR or DVD player on or off. DVD Press to put the remote control in DVD mode.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 18 Setup Wizard If your equipment has been professionally installed, skip this first time setup section and go to page 19. Select a preferred language for the text display in the menus and program guide. After the DIRECTV® Receiver has been connected to your components, it is time to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on. 1. Press the SAT button on the remote control. The LED will blink. 2. Press the POWER button on the remote control. 3.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 19 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 currently enabled, such as Favorite Channels (page 21) or SmartSurf (page 20).
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 20 Enhanced User Features EZ Search Pay Per View (PPV) Pay Per View 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 displayed alphabetically. 1. Press the PPV button on the remote. 2. Use the ▲▼ to select a time period to search in (Note: The full 3.5 day search takes about 10 seconds and cannot be interrupted) and press OK. 3.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 21 Enhanced User Features (cont’d) Favorite Channels Main Menu Favorite Channels is an easy way to customize the listing of channels. Once Favorites is configured, the Favorites icon displays in the banner and programs displayed in the Program Guide are only those in the selected list. When using the CH+ and CH- buttons, you are limited to channels in the Favorites list; however, you can access any channel by entering its number directly on the remote control.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 22 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. With it, you can tune to a program, be notified when a program is about to start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the type of program you’re looking for, and set reminders for future viewing.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 23 DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ (cont’d) Using the Guide (cont’d) To do this…. Do this…. Set a Reminder for future viewing You can set up your viewing schedule ahead of time, so that you will be automatically notified of the shows you want to see. In the Guide, Reminders display as a clock to the right of the program title. If you wish to record a program using your VCR, set the VCR’s timer recording also.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 24 Guide Menu Guide Menu The bottom of the Guide screen (refer to page 22) contains three buttons that can be accessed by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control when the Guide is already displayed. • Use the buttons to highlight a button and press OK to view its list of options. • To close the list of options and select another Guide Menu button, press BACK. • To return to the Guide press BACK again or GUIDE. • To exit to watch TV, press Exit.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 25 Guide Menu (cont’d) Guide Menu: Search: Category Search for a Category A category search allows you to choose from a predefined list of categories and subcategories. The arrow indicates the category has subcategories. 1. Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight a category or the arrow to view a list of subcategories. 2. Press OK to select one category or subcategory to search. Arrow up/down to scroll. Press OK to select. BACK to previous menu.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 26 Main Menu Using the Main Menu The Main Menu lets you customize the features of your DIRECTV® Receiver. Main Menu Arrow up/down to scroll. Press OK to select. BACK to exit. To access the Main Menu from the Guide or TV: Press the MENU button on the remote control. To exit the menu: Press the MENU button or EXIT. To navigate through the menus: Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight an option. Then press OK or to confirm the selection and display a sub-menu.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 27 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 preferences, select “Preferences” in the Main Menu and press OK. In the sub-menus that display, use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight your selection. Press BACK to return to the Main Menu.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 28 Main Menu (cont’d) Preferences: Banner Duration Banner durations define how long the banner remains on the screen after you press INFO. Options are 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds. The default value is 10 seconds. To select the banner duration: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ▼ to select “Preferences” and press OK. 3. Press ▼ to select “Banner Duration” and press OK. 4. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose from the options. 5. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 29 Main Menu (cont’d) Preferences: Digital Audio (DSX 5540 only) To get the full theater experience with Dolby Digital surround sound (when available), connect one or both of your digital audio outputs (refer to page 11) to your home theater equipment. To access this feature: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ▼ arrow to select “Preferences” and press OK. 3. Press ▼ arrow to select “Digital Audio” and press OK. 4.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 30 Main Menu (cont’d) Parental Controls: Set Spending Limit You can set a per purchase spending limit on pay per view programs. 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: 1. 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.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 31 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: 1. Press MENU. 2.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 32 Main Menu (cont’d) Main Menu: Setup Use this menu to run through the setup process (professional installation is highly recommended). Configure each setting within “Enter ZIP Code” and “Dish Configuration.” Use “Point Dish” and “System Test” to confirm your setup. To view Setup options: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select “Setup” and press OK. 3. Use the 89 buttons to select one of the “Setup” menu options.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 33 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. To run a system test: 1. At the Setup menu, select “System Test” and press OK. A message “Test in progress, Please Wait . . .” may appear. After a few seconds, the test results will display. Setup: System Test BACK to previous menu.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 34 Main Menu (cont’d) Main Menu: Messages When you receive a new message, the New Incoming Messages icon appears in the banner. You can view and delete messages. Each message includes the date and time it was sent. When new messages are received, the oldest message is automatically deleted if the maximum amount of messages (30) is exceeded. The banner on the Message screen indicates how many messages you have. To view messages: 1. Press MENU. 2.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 35 Troubleshooting Where To Find Help General help is available by highlighting the "HELP" button in the Guide menu and pressing OK. No picture / poor picture 1. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver if the power indicator 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.
DSX5500_5540 11/13/02 12:21 PM Page 36 Limited Warranty Digital Satellite Receiver 90 Days Free Exchange / 91 Days-One Year Nominal 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? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.