Sony SAT-B3, SAT-A4 Displaying the Program Banner, To display the program banner

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Displaying the Program Banner

The program banner provides useful information about the program you’re currently watching.

Note

Before you can bring up the program banner, you must ﬁrst clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off any 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.

To display the program banner:

qPress the DISPLAY button.

First Knight

8:00 PM - 10:00		PG-13		DTV 102

	PM
MON JUNE 24, 1996		DOLBY DIGITAL IN ENGLISH

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)

The program banner shows the program title, station name and number, current date and time, start and end times, rating, and program description. It may also include any of the following indicators:

Symbol			Indicates	For Details See

			Data services available	page 61

			New and unread messages	page 59

			Audio tracks available	page 56

			Dolby Digital available	page 56
			Dolby Digital available	page 56

			System is locked	page 49

			System is temporarily unlocked	page 52

To clear the program banner:

qPress the DISPLAY or EXIT button or wait a few seconds (except some music channels) for it to automatically disappear.

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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 To install the batteries Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlPush 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 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 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 GuideMoving Through the Program Guide Direct Station TuningScrolling 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 Category Guide Type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListTo select a guide type Selecting a Guide Time Selecting a Guide CategoryTo 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 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 settingsSetting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsButton 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 InformationDirectv Systems Limited WarrantyAbout Sony Customer Support Speciﬁcations Output JacksIndex Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator