Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 operating instructions Features of the Program Guide, Master Guide

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Features of the Program Guide

Program Guide

Program

Description

Schedule Grid

When you select a guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, a program guide appears, similar to the following:

MASTER GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

 

Day, Date, Time

 

 

First Knight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

xxxx

PG-13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Station logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ormond. Thrilling romance results when rogue knight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthur and his love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST) (A, V)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WED

 

8:00 PM

 

 

 

 

8:30 PM

 

9:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 106

The Rainmaker

 

Wynonna in Concert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 107

Mr. Magoo

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Magoo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 108

Ellen—All Day Ticket

 

Ellen—All...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 109

The Postman (lbx)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 110

Spice World—All Day Ticket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 111

First Knight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV 112

Switchback

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse Hunt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program guides, such as the Master Guide shown above, feature a variety of elements, including:

qProgram guide title, such as Master Guide, Custom Guide, Movie Guide, Sports Guide, etc.

qCurrent day of the week, date and time.

qStation logo (when available) and program description of the currently highlighted station.

qOne Button Recording of programs.

qSchedule grid, which includes:

q Station names, numbers, and program titles. These appear in ascending numerical order from top to bottom (unless you have changed the listing to alphabetical order. See “Setting the Station Order” on page 47 for details).

q Time slots. These appear left to right, with the current time’s programming in the leftmost position.

q Page indicator. This shows you approximately which page you’re on, relative to all the pages in the guide. The size of the indicator is proportional to the overall size of the entire program guide.

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware and InstallationFor Programming Trademark and CopyrightsContents Excellent Performance FeaturesPremium Entertainment 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 VCR Control Buttons Remote Control for Model SAT-B3Button Arrow ButtonsMoving Around A Program Guide Using a Program GuideMoving Around Station Index Using the Station IndexPress Index to bring up the Station Index SAT-B3 PressOverview Connecting Your Directv SystemTV Only TV With RF Connector OnlyOptional Connections TV With A/V Connectors TV and VCR Access Card Optional Connections Digital Satellite Receiver IR Sensor Connecting the IR BlasterTo set up the RF antenna Setting Up the RF Antenna SAT-A4 OnlyViewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs Setting Up Your Directv SystemUsing the Directv System Features Before You Get Started If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledDirectv UssbHighlight Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectSelect Example Highlight and SelectTo display the Master Guide Displaying the Program GuideMaster Guide Features of the Program GuideMoving Through the Program Guide Direct Station TuningScrolling Exiting the Guide One Button Recording Displaying Favorite StationsTo toggle through the three variations of program guide There are two ways to exit the program guideOrdering Pay Per View Programs Selecting a Program from the GuideTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide About Copy-ProtectionSelecting a Category List Selecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListTo select a guide type Selecting a Guide Category Selecting a Guide TimeTo select a future program guide To select a program guide categorySelecting a Guide Subcategory How Category Guide Category List Change Main MenuTo select a program guide subcategory To move through the Station Index To display the Station IndexSelecting a Program from the Station Index Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station IndexSetting the Timer Setting Up the TimerTo set the timer Select OK to save your settingsTo change, check, or clear timer settings Setting the Daily/Weekly TimerSetting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides Using the Favorite Station GuidesTo set up the Favorite Station Guide Favorite Station Guide Favorite Title To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide To clear a Favorite Station button settingCreating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttonsTo display the program banner Displaying the Program BannerTo clear the program banner Press the Display buttonStations with program description Rows Using the Display FeaturePage Using the Options Menu To bring up the Options Menu Displaying the Options MenuOptions Menu appears To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen Checking and Cancelling PPV PurchasesSetting 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 Jump Loops Using the Jump Loop FeatureTo display the Locks and Limits screen Setting Locks and LimitsTo set a spending limit Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings LimitTo set a ratings limit SET Station Locks Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station LocksOverriding the System Lock Locking Your SystemTo lock an unlocked system To unlock a locked system To see the results of your Custom Stations settings Setting Up a List of Custom StationsSelect OK when you’re finished setting skipped stations To define a list of custom stationsTo use the Auto Skip feature Using 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 To set Dolby Digital Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 onlyReading Your Messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailDisplaying Your Messages To display your messagesTo read a message Reading a MessageAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Full text of the message appearsSelecting a Data Service Selecting Data ServicesTo select a data service Select Data Services from the Options MenuSetting the Baud Rate Changing the Default Data ServiceTo change the data service for all stations Select one of the followingUsing the Setup Menu Setup Menu appears Displaying the Setup MenuSetting 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 Select the Digital Satellite Receiver’s RF Security Code Setting the Security Code SAT-A4 OnlySet the Remote Control’s RF Security Code To display the list of programmable codes Displaying the Programmable CodesSelect System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsRunning a System Test To run the System TestTo display troubleshooting information Displaying Troubleshooting InformationDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts To display tips and shortcut informationOther Information Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsButton Description Back Panel SAT-A4 Connector Description Cable TypeBack Panel SAT-B3 SAT-A4 Remote Control Using the Remote ControlOutside Panel SAT-A4 Button Operates DescriptionSAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 Button Oper Description Ates SAT-B3 Remote ControlTo Check if the Code Number Works Programming the Remote ControlTV Codes Programmable CodesCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only VCR CodesSymptom TroubleshootingVia the Purchase menu option Symptom Possible Causes and RemediesTelephone numbers Customer Support on page 2 for customer support informationPrecautions FCC Regulations and Information Service RequirementsFCC Registration Information Radio Interference InformationDirectv Systems Limited WarrantyAbout Sony Customer Support Output Jacks SpecificationsButtons 7, 8, 26, 82 IndexPower buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator
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