Sony SAT-A4 Selecting a Guide Time, Selecting a Guide Category, To select a future program guide

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Selecting a Guide Time

The TIME option lets you select from a list of future program guides.

To select a future program guide:

1

2

Select TIME from the Category Guide screen.

Select the time you want to display.

CATEGORY GUIDE

GUIDE

TIME

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY

SELECT TIME

CURRENT

SAT 5:00 PM SAT 9:30 PM SUN 2:00 AM SUN 6:30 AM SUN 11:00 AM

OK

RETURN

RESET

HELP

Selecting a Guide Category

Press the CATEGORY button on the remote control to bring up the CATEGORY GUIDE screen directly.

3 Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different options for guide, category, or subcategory.

The CATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide categories.

To select a program guide category:

1 Select CATEGORY from the Category Guide screen.

2 Select the program category you want to display.

CATEGORY GUIDE
GUIDE		OK
GUIDE
TIME	SELECT CATEGORY	RETURN
TIME	ALL	RESET
	MOVIES	RESET
CATEGORY	SPORTS
CATEGORY	SPECIALS	HELP
	SERIES	HELP
	SERIES
SUBCATEGORY	NEWS
SUBCATEGORY

3 Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different options for guide, time, or subcategory.

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Trademark and Copyrights For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption For ProgrammingContents Convenience and Ease-of-Use FeaturesExcellent Performance Premium EntertainmentPackage Contents To install the batteries Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlPush and slide open the battery compartment Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Arrow Buttons Remote Control for Model SAT-B3VCR Control Buttons ButtonMoving Around A Program Guide Using a Program GuideSAT-B3 Press Using the Station IndexMoving Around Station Index Press Index to bring up the Station IndexOverview 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 Ussb If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledBefore You Get Started DirectvExample Highlight and Select Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectHighlight SelectTo display the Master Guide Displaying the Program GuideMaster Guide Features of the Program GuideMoving Through the Program Guide Direct Station TuningScrolling There are two ways to exit the program guide Displaying Favorite StationsExiting the Guide One Button Recording To toggle through the three variations of program guide About Copy-Protection Selecting a Program from the Guide Ordering Pay Per View Programs To order a PPV program listed in the program guideSelecting a Category List Selecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListTo select a guide type To select a program guide category Selecting a Guide TimeSelecting a Guide Category To select a future program guideSelecting 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 IndexSelect OK to save your settings Setting Up the TimerSetting the Timer To set the timerTo 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 other Favorite Station buttons To clear a Favorite Station button settingTo set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide TitlePress the Display button Displaying the Program BannerTo display the program banner To clear the program bannerStations 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 deﬁne a list of custom stations Setting Up a List of Custom StationsTo see the results of your Custom Stations settings Select OK when you’re ﬁnished setting skipped 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 onlyTo display your messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailReading Your Messages Displaying Your MessagesFull text of the message appears Reading a MessageTo read a message Appears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select ReadSelect Data Services from the Options Menu Selecting Data ServicesSelecting a Data Service To select a data serviceSelect one of the following Changing the Default Data ServiceSetting the Baud Rate To change the data service for all stationsUsing 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 CodesTo run the System Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsSelect System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test Running a System TestTo display tips and shortcut information Displaying Troubleshooting InformationTo display troubleshooting information Displaying Help, Tips, and ShortcutsOther Information Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsButton Description Back Panel SAT-A4 Connector Description Cable TypeBack Panel SAT-B3 Button Operates Description Using the Remote ControlSAT-A4 Remote Control Outside Panel SAT-A4SAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 Button Oper Description Ates SAT-B3 Remote ControlTo Check if the Code Number Works Programming the Remote ControlVCR Codes Programmable CodesTV Codes Cable Box Codes SAT-A4 OnlySymptom TroubleshootingVia the Purchase menu option Symptom Possible Causes and RemediesTelephone numbers Customer Support on page 2 for customer support informationPrecautions Radio Interference Information Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and Information FCC Registration InformationDirectv Systems Limited WarrantyAbout Sony Customer Support Output Jacks SpeciﬁcationsButtons 7, 8, 26, 82 IndexPower buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator