Sony SAT-B3, SAT-A4 operating instructions

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Programming For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption Trademark and CopyrightsContents Premium Entertainment FeaturesExcellent Performance 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 Button Remote Control for Model SAT-B3VCR Control Buttons Arrow ButtonsUsing a Program Guide Moving Around A Program GuidePress Index to bring up the Station Index Using the Station IndexMoving Around 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 ProgramsUsing the Directv System Features Directv If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledBefore You Get Started UssbSelect Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectHighlight 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 To toggle through the three variations of program guide Displaying Favorite StationsExiting the Guide One Button Recording There are two ways to exit the program guideTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide Selecting a Program from the GuideOrdering Pay Per View Programs About Copy-ProtectionSelecting a Category List Selecting a Different Category Guide or List Selecting a Category Guide TypeTo select a guide type To select a future program guide Selecting a Guide TimeSelecting a Guide Category 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 IndexTo set the timer Setting Up the TimerSetting 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 Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To clear a Favorite Station button settingTo set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide To set other Favorite Station buttonsTo clear the program banner Displaying the Program BannerTo display 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 Select OK when you’re ﬁnished setting skipped stations Setting Up a List of Custom StationsTo see the results of your Custom Stations settings 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 DigitalDisplaying Your Messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailReading Your Messages To display your messagesAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Reading a MessageTo read a message Full text of the message appearsTo select a data service Selecting Data ServicesSelecting a Data Service Select Data Services from the Options MenuTo change the data service for all stations Changing the Default Data ServiceSetting the Baud Rate 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 codesRunning a System Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsSelect System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test To run the System TestDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts Displaying Troubleshooting InformationTo display troubleshooting information 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 Outside Panel SAT-A4 Using the Remote ControlSAT-A4 Remote Control Button Operates DescriptionSAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 SAT-B3 Remote Control Button Oper Description AtesProgramming the Remote Control To Check if the Code Number WorksCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only Programmable CodesTV Codes VCR CodesTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Possible Causes and Remedies Via the Purchase menu optionCustomer Support on page 2 for customer support information Telephone numbersPrecautions FCC Registration Information Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and 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