Sony SAT-B3 How Category Guide Category List Change Main Menu, Selecting a Guide Subcategory

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Selecting a Guide Subcategory

The SUBCATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide subcategories, based on the selected program category.

Note

You cannot select SUBCATEGORIES if CATEGORY is set to ALL.

Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes the checkmark from all the subcategories.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

To select a program guide subcategory:

1 Select SUBCATEGORY from the Category Guide screen.

The Select Subcategory screen appears.

2 Select the program subcategories you want (you can select more than one subcategory). A selected subcategory appears with a checkmark (ü) beside it. To deselect a subcategory, just select it again. The checkmark disappears. After you’ve made your selections, select OK to return to the Select Guide screen.

SELECT MOVIES SUBCATEGORY

ACTION/

ü

CHILDREN

ü

COMEDY

ü

DRAMA

ü

OK

ADVENTURE

CANCEL

FANTASY

ü

HORROR

ü

MUSICAL

ü

ROMANCE

ü

ALL

NONE

SCIENCE FICTION

WESTERN

ü

OTHER

HELP

ü

ü

How CATEGORY GUIDE and

CATEGORY LIST Change the

Main Menu

Example: If you select the Sports Guide using CATEGORY GUIDE,

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

The next time you display the Main Menu, it will include the Guide or List category that you selected. To change category selections, select CATEGORY GUIDE or CATEGORY LIST from the Main Menu or hit the category button on the remote control.

The selections you make using CATEGORY GUIDE and CATEGORY LIST affect the program categories displayed in the Main Menu. The category you select using CATEGORY GUIDE changes button 4 of the Main Menu. The category you select using CATEGORY LIST changes button 6 of the Main Menu.

This feature allows you to recall the last program guide or list that you selected.

button 4 of the Main Menu automatically changes to SPORTS GUIDE.

Similarly, button 6 of the Main Menu automatically updates to the last selection you made using

CATEGORY LIST.

MAIN MENU

CATEGORY

GUIDE 1

SPORTS

GUIDE 4

OPTIONS MENU

7

MASTER

GUIDE 2

EXIT

5

TIMER

SETUP 8

CATEGORY

LIST 3

NEWS

LIST 6

SETUP MENU

9

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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 Push and slide open the battery compartment Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlTo install the batteries 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 OverviewOptional Connections TV With RF Connector OnlyTV Only 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 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 GuideScrolling Direct Station TuningMoving Through the Program Guide 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-Protection Selecting a Category List To select a guide type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListSelecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Guide Time Selecting a Guide CategoryTo select a future program guide To select a program guide categoryTo select a program guide subcategory How Category Guide Category List Change Main MenuSelecting a 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 settingsTo set up the Favorite Station Guide Using the Favorite Station GuidesSetting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides 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 Options Menu appears Displaying the Options MenuTo bring up the Options Menu Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screenTo bring up the Set Display Options screen Setting Display OptionsSetting the Colors To set the Jump Mode Setting the Station OrderSetting the Jump Mode Using the Jump Loop Feature Using Jump LoopsSetting Locks and Limits To display the Locks and Limits screenTo set a ratings limit Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings LimitTo set a spending limit Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks SET Station LocksTo lock an unlocked system Locking Your SystemOverriding the System Lock 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 featureTo determine which audio track is available Setting Audio OptionsUsing the on-screen menus Programs broadcast in multiple languages Setting a Default LanguageTo set a default language 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 Select Access Card from the Setup Menu Replacing Your Access CardTo replace your access card Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen To set the aspect ratio Setting the Aspect RatioSelect OK to return to the Setup Menu To select IR or RF transmission Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 OnlySelecting IR/RF Transmission SAT-A4 Only 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 Button Description Location and Function of ControlsFront Panel 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 InformationAbout Sony Customer Support Limited WarrantyDirectv Systems Speciﬁcations Output JacksIndex Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator