Sony SAT-B3, SAT-A4 Displaying the Program Guide, To display the Master Guide

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Displaying the Program Guide

You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because the DIRECTV System offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to ﬁnd the programs you want to watch.

To display the Master Guide:

qPress the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Then highlight and select MASTER GUIDE from the menu.

Shortcut

You can select menu items directly by pressing the corresponding number button. For example, press 2 to select the Master Guide from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU

CATEGORY

GUIDE 1

MOVIES

GUIDE 4

OPTIONS MENU

7

MASTER	2
GUIDE	2


EXIT	5
	5


TIMER	8
SETUP	8

CATEGORY

LIST 3

MOVIES

LIST 6

SETUP MENU

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Note

To bring up the Custom Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control. See “Setting Up a List of Custom Stations” on page 54 for details.

Features of the program guide are discussed in more detail on the following pages.

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Hardware and Installation Telephone Line InterruptionFor Programming Trademark and CopyrightsContents Features Excellent PerformancePremium Entertainment Convenience and Ease-of-UsePackage Contents Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control To install the batteriesPush and slide open the battery compartment Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Remote Control for Model SAT-B3 VCR Control ButtonsButton Arrow ButtonsUsing a Program Guide Moving Around A Program GuideUsing the Station Index Moving Around Station IndexPress Index to bring up the Station Index SAT-B3 PressConnecting Your Directv System OverviewTV With RF Connector Only TV 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 Programs Using the Directv System Features If Your System Is Not Completely Installed Before You Get StartedDirectv UssbUsing the On-Screen Displays Highlight and Select HighlightSelect Example Highlight and SelectDisplaying the Program Guide To display the Master GuideFeatures of the Program Guide Master GuideDirect Station Tuning Moving Through the Program GuideScrolling Displaying Favorite Stations Exiting the Guide One Button RecordingTo toggle through the three variations of program guide There are two ways to exit the program guideSelecting a Program from the Guide Ordering Pay Per View ProgramsTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide About Copy-ProtectionSelecting a Category List Selecting a Different Category Guide or List Selecting a Category Guide TypeTo select a guide type Selecting a Guide Time Selecting a Guide CategoryTo select a future program guide To select a program guide categoryHow Category Guide Category List Change Main Menu Selecting a Guide SubcategoryTo 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 IndexSetting Up the Timer Setting the TimerTo set the timer Select OK to save your settingsSetting the Daily/Weekly Timer To change, check, or clear timer settingsUsing the Favorite Station Guides Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station GuidesTo set up the Favorite Station Guide Favorite Station Guide Favorite Title To clear a Favorite Station button setting To set up or display a different Favorite Station GuideCreating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttonsDisplaying the Program Banner To display the program bannerTo clear the program banner Press the Display buttonUsing the Display Feature Stations with program description RowsPage Using the Options Menu Displaying the Options Menu To bring up the Options MenuOptions Menu appears Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screenSetting Display Options Setting the ColorsTo bring up the Set Display Options screen Setting the Station Order Setting the Jump ModeTo set the Jump Mode Using the Jump Loop Feature Using Jump LoopsSetting Locks and Limits To display the Locks and Limits screenSetting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings Limit To set a spending limitTo set a ratings limit Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks SET Station LocksLocking Your System Overriding the System LockTo lock an unlocked system To unlock a locked system Setting Up a List of Custom Stations To see the results of your Custom Stations settingsSelect OK when you’re ﬁnished setting skipped stations To deﬁne a list of custom stationsUsing the Auto Skip Feature To use the Auto Skip featureSetting Audio Options Using the on-screen menusTo determine which audio track is available Setting a Default Language To set a default languagePrograms broadcast in multiple languages Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 only To set Dolby DigitalHow to Determine When You’ve Received Mail Reading Your MessagesDisplaying Your Messages To display your messagesReading a Message To read a messageAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Full text of the message appearsSelecting Data Services Selecting a Data ServiceTo select a data service Select Data Services from the Options MenuChanging the Default Data Service Setting the Baud RateTo change the data service for all stations 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 Replacing Your Access Card To replace your access cardSelect Access Card from the Setup Menu Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen Setting the Aspect Ratio Select OK to return to the Setup MenuTo set the aspect ratio Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 Only Selecting IR/RF Transmission 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 codesIf The System Test Reports Any Problems Select System Test from the Setup Menu Select TestRunning a System Test To run the System TestDisplaying Troubleshooting Information To display troubleshooting informationDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts To display tips and shortcut informationOther Information Location and Function of Controls Front PanelButton Description Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel SAT-A4Back Panel SAT-B3 Using the Remote Control SAT-A4 Remote ControlOutside Panel SAT-A4 Button Operates DescriptionSAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 SAT-B3 Remote Control Button Oper Description AtesProgramming the Remote Control To Check if the Code Number WorksProgrammable Codes TV CodesCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only VCR CodesTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Possible Causes and Remedies Via the Purchase menu optionCustomer Support on page 2 for customer support information Telephone numbersPrecautions Service Requirements FCC Regulations and InformationFCC Registration Information Radio Interference InformationLimited Warranty Directv SystemsAbout Sony Customer Support Speciﬁcations Output JacksIndex Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator