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SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 2 Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com Know these safety symbols CAUTION CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of the outlet and fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 5 Contents Package Contents ......................................................6 Front and Rear Panels ..............................................7 Access Card ................................................................8 Connections Antenna and Phone ................................................9 Video for TV1 ........................................................10 Video for TV2 ........................................................
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 6 Package Contents DIRECTV® Multi-Room Receiver TV1 black Infrared (IR) Universal Remote Control with two AA Batteries TV2 black Infrared (IR) Universal Remote Control with two AA Batteries User Manual Power Supply Cord PHONE RJ-11 Telephone Cord TV2 Remote Control Attachment L TO TV/VCR RF Coaxial Cable VIDEO R AUDIO RCA Type Audio/Video Connecting Cable 6 Access Card
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 7 Front and Rear Panels Front Panel* POWER button Press to turn the TV1 Receiver on or press to place the TV1 Receiver in Standby. (For TV2, this function is accessible from the remote control.) TV1 Power indicator Lights when the TV1 Receiver is on. TV2 Power indicator Lights when the TV2 Receiver is on. OK/MENU button Confirms a selection in the menus or Program Guide/displays the Main Menu.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 8 Access Card RESET button Use to reset the receiver. 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 slot on the front of your DIRECTV® Multi-Room Receiver. The access card needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not need to be removed. Each access card has a unique number.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 9 Connections s Caution Do not connect your receiver to the AC output before all other equipment is connected. Antenna and Phone Unplug all equipment from the AC output before making connections. Off-air antenna or cable connection 1. Connect two RF coaxial cables from the satellite dish to the SAT IN 1 and SAT IN 2 F-connectors. 2. If you have cable (CATV) or an off-air antenna, connect its RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN jack. 3.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 10 Connections (cont’d) Video for TV1 Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. There are several options for connecting the video and audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Multi-Room 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, or C and refer to the illustration and steps below to connect.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 11 Connections (cont’d) Video for TV2 Unplug all equipment from the AC output before making connections. The following chart shows the recommended basic installation. Notes: This illustration shows standard configuration. For more information about other installation options, please call 1-800-531-5000. s Caution Always connect the Multi Room Receiver exactly as indicated in this manual.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 12 Connections (cont’d) Basic configuration Unplug all equipment from the AC output before making connections. There are several options for integrating your DIRECTV® Multi-Room Receiver in your setup.The following chart shows the recommended basic installation. Notes: This illustration shows standard configuration. For more information about other installation options, please call 1-800-531-5000.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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® Multi-Room Receiver. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in satellite mode. POWER Switches the DIRECTV® Receiver between active and standby modes.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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. Point the remote control at your TV and press the TV button.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 15 Remote Control (cont’d) TV Codes AOC ..............................................0046, 0057 Admiral ........................................0120, 0490 Aiko ........................................................ 0119 Akai.......................................................... 0057 Alaron ......................................................0206 Ambassador ............................................0204 America Action ......................................
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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. CH+/CHChange channel up or down VOL +/Increases and decreases volume. MUTE Switches audio on and off.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 18 Setup Wizard If your equipment has been professionally installed, skip this first time setup section and go to page 19. After the DIRECTV® Multi-Room Receiver has been connected to your components, it is time to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on. 1. Connect your receiver to the AC output. 2. The Select preferred language menu appears. 3. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select your preferred language of the on screen menus and guide and press OK. 4.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 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). It is only reflective of the TV being watched.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 20 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 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:00 Page 21 Enhanced User Features (cont’d) Favorite Channels 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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. Reminders must be set for each TV respectively. If you wish to record a program using your VCR, set the VCR’s timer recording also.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 25 Guide Menu (cont’d) Guide Menu: Search: 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 26 Main Menu Using the Main Menu The Main Menu lets you customize the features of your DIRECTV® Multi-Room Receiver. 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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, set the OSD translucency and access the Channel Output TV2 menu.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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 29 Main Menu (cont’d) 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 ▼ to select “Parental Controls” and press OK. 3.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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® Multi-Room 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 33 Main Menu (cont’d) Setup: Output Channel TV2 This menu is used to set the output signal sent to TV2. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ▼ to select “Setup” and press OK. 3. Press ▼ to select “Output Channel TV2” and press OK. To enable remote control attachment to TV2: 4. Select “TV2 Remote Attachment” and press OK. 5. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose “Enable Remote Attachement” or “Disable Remote Attachement” and press OK to confirm and exit the screen.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 34 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. 2. To launch a test, press the Run button.A message “Test in progress, Please Wait . . .” may appear.After a few seconds, the test results will display. Press Cancel to cancel a test while in progress.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 35 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 from either TV. 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 36 Troubleshooting Where To Find Help General help is available by highlighting the "HELP" button in the Guide menu and pressing OK. Receiver not working Press the Reset button. properly No picture / poor picture 1. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Multi-Room 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.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 37 Troubleshooting TV2 This section is specific to TV2. No picture 1. Make sure TV2 power is on.The TV2 power indicator on the front panel of the receiver should be on. 2. Check TV2 connections. 3 Check the DIRECTV® Multi-Room Receiver output settings: a. check the selected frequency type (i.e.Terrestrial or Cable) is correct (see page29). b. check the modulator frequency is set on the appropriate channel (see page29). No sound 1.
SX660-2312 23/12/03 18:01 Page 38 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.
