Sony SAT-A4 Using the Station Index, Moving Around Station Index, SAT-B3 Press, Buttons

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Using the Station Index

Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you’ve ordered.

The Station Index lets you select a program from a grid of station logos and call letters.

Note

Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the button to purchase the program, etc.

1 Press INDEX to bring up the Station Index.

STATION INDEX

 

Sports Center

 

 

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Moving Around

In the Station Index

You can also change the look of the Station Index by pressing the DISPLAY button. See “Using the DISPLAY Feature” on page 41.

2 Move the highlight to the station you want.

The program title is displayed at the top of the Station Index. Also, you’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each program, as they are highlighted.

The table below lists the various ways in which you can move around in the Station Index.

3 Press the button to tune to the program that’s highlighted.

To Do This ...

Use This Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go to other stations in the guide, one

SAT-A4:Move the joystick in any

station at a time

direction

 

SAT-B3:Press the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go to other stations in the Station

Press the PAGE (CH+) and

Index, one “page” at a time

PAGE (CH-) buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go to a station directly

Press the 0-9 buttons and press

 

ENTER (to specify the station

 

number)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return to the last station you were

Press the EXIT button

watching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Programming For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption Trademark and CopyrightsContents Premium Entertainment FeaturesExcellent Performance Convenience and Ease-of-UsePackage Contents To install the batteries Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlPush and slide open the battery compartment Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Button Remote Control for Model SAT-B3VCR Control Buttons Arrow ButtonsUsing a Program Guide Moving Around A Program GuidePress Index to bring up the Station Index Using the Station IndexMoving Around Station Index SAT-B3 PressConnecting Your Directv System OverviewTV Only TV With RF Connector OnlyOptional Connections TV With A/V Connectors TV and VCR Access Card Optional Connections Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting the IR Blaster IR SensorSetting Up the RF Antenna SAT-A4 Only To set up the RF antennaSetting Up Your Directv System Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air ProgramsUsing the Directv System Features Directv If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledBefore You Get Started UssbSelect Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectHighlight Example Highlight and SelectDisplaying the Program Guide To display the Master GuideFeatures of the Program Guide Master GuideMoving Through the Program Guide Direct Station TuningScrolling To toggle through the three variations of program guide Displaying Favorite StationsExiting the Guide One Button Recording There are two ways to exit the program guideTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide Selecting a Program from the GuideOrdering Pay Per View Programs About Copy-ProtectionSelecting a Category List Selecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListTo select a guide type To select a future program guide Selecting a Guide TimeSelecting a Guide Category To select a program guide categorySelecting a Guide Subcategory How Category Guide Category List Change Main MenuTo select a program guide subcategory To display the Station Index To move through the Station IndexDisplaying Favorite Stations in the Station Index Selecting a Program from the Station IndexTo set the timer Setting Up the TimerSetting the Timer Select OK to save your settingsSetting the Daily/Weekly Timer To change, check, or clear timer settingsSetting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides Using the Favorite Station GuidesTo set up the Favorite Station Guide Favorite Station Guide Favorite Title Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To clear a Favorite Station button settingTo set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide To set other Favorite Station buttonsTo clear the program banner Displaying the Program BannerTo display the program banner Press the Display buttonUsing the Display Feature Stations with program description RowsPage Using the Options Menu To bring up the Options Menu Displaying the Options MenuOptions Menu appears Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screenSetting the Colors Setting Display OptionsTo bring up the Set Display Options screen Setting the Jump Mode Setting the Station OrderTo set the Jump Mode Using the Jump Loop Feature Using Jump LoopsSetting Locks and Limits To display the Locks and Limits screenTo set a spending limit Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings LimitTo set a ratings limit Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks SET Station LocksOverriding the System Lock Locking Your SystemTo lock an unlocked system To unlock a locked system Select OK when you’re finished setting skipped stations Setting Up a List of Custom StationsTo see the results of your Custom Stations settings To define a list of custom stationsUsing the Auto Skip Feature To use the Auto Skip featureUsing the on-screen menus Setting Audio OptionsTo determine which audio track is available To set a default language Setting a Default LanguagePrograms broadcast in multiple languages Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 only To set Dolby DigitalDisplaying Your Messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailReading Your Messages To display your messagesAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Reading a MessageTo read a message Full text of the message appearsTo select a data service Selecting Data ServicesSelecting a Data Service Select Data Services from the Options MenuTo change the data service for all stations Changing the Default Data ServiceSetting the Baud Rate Select one of the followingUsing the Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Setup Menu appearsSetting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna VCR Recording VCR RecordingCode M l To replace your access card Replacing Your Access CardSelect Access Card from the Setup Menu Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen Select OK to return to the Setup Menu Setting the Aspect RatioTo set the aspect ratio Selecting IR/RF Transmission SAT-A4 Only Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 OnlyTo select IR or RF transmission Setting the Security Code SAT-A4 Only Select the Digital Satellite Receiver’s RF Security CodeSet the Remote Control’s RF Security Code Displaying the Programmable Codes To display the list of programmable codesRunning a System Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsSelect System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test To run the System TestDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts Displaying Troubleshooting InformationTo display troubleshooting information To display tips and shortcut informationOther Information Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsButton Description Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel SAT-A4Back Panel SAT-B3 Outside Panel SAT-A4 Using the Remote ControlSAT-A4 Remote Control Button Operates DescriptionSAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 SAT-B3 Remote Control Button Oper Description AtesProgramming the Remote Control To Check if the Code Number WorksCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only Programmable CodesTV Codes VCR CodesTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Possible Causes and Remedies Via the Purchase menu optionCustomer Support on page 2 for customer support information Telephone numbersPrecautions FCC Registration Information Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and Information Radio Interference InformationDirectv Systems Limited WarrantyAbout Sony Customer Support Specifications Output JacksIndex Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator