Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 operating instructions Using the Setup Menu

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Chapter 6

Using the Setup Menu

Read this chapter to set up your Digital Satellite Receiver for the ﬁrst time, check the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difﬁculties you may be having with your system.

Overview

The Setup Menu includes several options you can use to set up and troubleshoot your system.

Use the Setup Menu to:

qSet up and point your Satellite Antenna (page 65).

qSet up your VCR Recording feature (page 66).

qReplace your access card (page 68).

qChange the aspect ratio of the Digital Satellite Receiver to match your TV screen: standard or widescreen (page 70).

qSAT-A4 Only: Change the Digital Satellite Receiver to receive RF (radio frequency) remote control signals or IR (infrared) remote control signals (page 71).

qDisplay a list of programmable codes for other components you may want to operate using the remote control (page 74).

qRun a system test to check the operation of your system, including the access card, phone line, satellite signal, and tuning (page 75).

qDisplay helpful troubleshooting information (page 76).

qGet hints and shortcuts on using your DirecTV System (page 76).

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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 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control To install the batteriesPush 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 With RF Connector Only TV 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 GuideDirect Station Tuning Moving Through the Program GuideScrolling 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 guideAbout Copy-Protection Selecting a Program from the GuideOrdering Pay Per View Programs To order a PPV program listed in the program guideSelecting a Category List Selecting a Different Category Guide or List Selecting a Category Guide TypeTo select a guide type To select a program guide category Selecting a Guide TimeSelecting a Guide Category To select a future program guideHow Category Guide Category List Change Main Menu Selecting a Guide SubcategoryTo 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 TimerUsing the Favorite Station Guides Setting Up and 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 Displaying the Options Menu To bring up the Options MenuOptions Menu appears To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen Checking and Cancelling PPV PurchasesSetting 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 Jump Loops Using the Jump Loop FeatureTo display the Locks and Limits screen Setting Locks and LimitsSetting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings Limit To set a spending limitTo set a ratings limit SET Station Locks Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station LocksLocking Your System Overriding the System LockTo 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 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 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 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 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 Location and Function of Controls Front PanelButton 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 InformationLimited Warranty Directv SystemsAbout Sony Customer Support Output Jacks SpeciﬁcationsButtons 7, 8, 26, 82 IndexPower buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator