Philips DSX5250 User Manual

6About your DIRECTV PLUS™satellitereceiverFront View1. Menu button 2. Back button3. 1 button4. 4 button5. 3 button6. Power indicator7. 2 button8. OK b

71. INFO Guide mode: pressing INFO toggles betweenshort and long program information in the banner.Menu mode: inactive.TV mode: toggles between short

8Preparing your remote for useYour remote only operates your satellite receiver. If you have a Philips TV set, the VOL +/- and MUTE buttonsoperate tho

9Connecting to your existing equipmentUnplug all equipment from the mains before making connections.If your Television has RF Connection Only...Refer

10If your Television has A/V Connectors...Refer to the illustration below:1. Connect the satellite receiver A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. Altern

11If you have a TV and a VCR...Refer to the illustration below:1 Connect the satellite receiver A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.Alternately, you ca

12Inserting your Access CardThe access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data.To watch c

13InstallationSwitching Your Receiver On and OffWith your satellite receiver connected to the AC outlet, press the front panel POWER button to powerit

14Dish ConfigurationUse this function when setting up the satellite antenna to identify the type of dish in use.To enter the dish configuration:1. Pre

15Operation Throughout this manual, you will notice that the everyday operation of your satellite receiver is based on a series ofuser friendly onscre

IIIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.Read Instructions - All the s

16Browse Banner While watching a program, you can view information about other programs using theBrowse Banner feature. Press the PAGE+/- buttonsto cy

17Using the DIRECTV®ProgrammingGuideThe DIRECTV® Programming Guide offers complete TV listings and access to much more.The Guide lists programsaccordi

18Using the GuideTo do this... Do this...Display the Guide Press the GUIDE button on the remote.Scroll through the program list Press the 3 and 4 bu

19Lock the satellite receiver In Menu mode, you can lock the satellite receiver to prevent unauthorized viewing.When locked, a lock icon displays in t

20Pay Per View (PPV)Pay per view programs include special programming, movies, and sporting programs and are indicated by a “$” in thebanner. In the G

21Favorite ChannelsIn Menu mode (see page 28), you can add your favorite channels to a list so that only channels withprogramming that interests you a

22Options menuThe bottom of the Guide screen contains five icons which you can access by pressing the MENU button on theremote when the Guide is displ

23MenuSelecting Menu takes you to the menu module, in which isdescribed in detail in the next section.HelpSelecting Help opens a window in which high-

24Using menu modeMessagesThe satellite receiver may occasionally display messages which overlay the Guide.To dismiss a message, press OK.Software Upgr

25General settingsThe General Settings option on the main menu let you change the screen format, change the banner duration, and setthe favorite chann

IIIOutdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antennaor cable system is grounded to pr

26Favorite ChannelYou can save up to four different favorite channel lists.This way, members of a household can each set their ownfavorite channels.To

27Access ControlWith Access Control, you can lock or unlock the system, change the access code, lock channels, set purchaselimits, set maturity rating

28Channel LockLocking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels by requiring that the password be entered first.Youmust lock the system t

29Replace the Access CardYour service provider may periodically send you a new access card.You will need to use this card in place of thecurrent card.

30PurchasesUse the Purchases dialog to view completed or pending purchases.Completed Purchases Completed Purchases displays a summary of your past pur

31Software Upgrade MessageWhen DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade, you will be notified by an onscreen message. Once a softwareupgrade

32TroubleshootingWhere to Find HelpThe banner area at the top of the display provides context sensitive help text based on the menu, sub-menu, orobjec

33SYMPTOM 9 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSNo picture.9 Make sure all power cords are connected.9 Make sure the TV input is set properly.9 Make sure the TV source

34GlossaryAaccess card A credit-card-sized plastic card that uses Access card technology to controlauthorizations.alternate audio program Alternate Au

35MMPG Master program guide which lists the programming for all available channels.PPay per view A program that has an associated viewing cost, and wh

IVCarts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by themanufacturer.Heat - The product should be situated away

36Appendix A - Installation in expert ModeExpert mode installation offers the ability to set the telephone prefix and application type, and includes a

37Specifications2727Video Decoding• MPEG-2 compliant (up to Main Profile/Main Level)• Video bit rate: up to 15 Mbit/sec• Video format: 4:3 and 16:9• R

DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission.The products and services de

VGeneral InformationFCC Part 68 ANALOG DEVICE WARNINGSThis equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules.A label on the rear panel of this equipmen

2Contents1. OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

316.USING MENU MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Messages . . .

4OverviewInformation in this guide will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite receiver.Further help is available o

5ModesYour satellite receiver has four modes:9 Standby - satellite receiver is on but inactive; television is off.9 TV Mode - displays television prog