Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 Running a System Test, If The System Test Reports Any Problems

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Running a System Test

If The System Test Reports

Any Problems...

The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including:

qAntenna signal

qSystem tuning

qPhone line

qAccess card

Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your system.

To run the System Test:

1 Select SYSTEM TEST from the Setup Menu.

2 Select TEST.

RUN SYSTEM TEST


SIGNAL
SIGNAL		TEST
		TEST


TUNING		RETURN
		RETURN


PHONE		HELP
		HELP


CARD

The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.

3 Select RETURN to return to the Setup Menu.

Check your system for any of the following:

qCheck that all cables are connected properly to the Digital Satellite Receiver.

qCheck that the Satellite Antenna is installed correctly, and that the signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the Satellite Antenna for details.

qCheck that the phone line connected to the Digital Satellite Receiver is working properly.

qCheck that the access card is inserted properly.

If you cannot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see “Customer Support” on page 2.

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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