Sony SAT-B3 Using the Remote Control, SAT-A4 Remote Control, Outside Panel SAT-A4

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Using the Remote Control

The FUNCTION buttons ﬂash to indicate which component the remote control is set to operate.

SAT-A4 Remote Control

Outside Panel (SAT-A4)

				POWER	SAT
	MUTING	SLEEP	CABLE	TV	SAT
	MUTING	SLEEP	CABLE	TV
	FUNCTION		CABLE	TV	SAT
	POSITION	AUDIO	SWAP	+	PIP
				+
				CH	OFF
				-
	TV/VIDEO	TV/SAT		JUMP	FAVORITE

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4 5 6

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After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components:

1 Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box, TV, or the Digital Satellite Receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION button.

SAT-A4 Only: To operate a VCR or laserdisc player, open the lid on the remote control and set the slide switch to the position that you set for the component.

2 Aim the remote control at the component.

3 Press the POWER button of the component to turn it on and off.

To control other functions of the component, see the table that follows.

Note

Buttons described in the following table can operate components other than the Digital Satellite Receiver only if you’ve programmed the remote and the component supports the function described. See page 85 for instructions on programming the remote.

Button		Operates	Description
MUTING		TV	Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the
			volume.
SLEEP		TV	Automatically turns off the TV, after the time
			period that you specify.
	SAT		CABLE: Turns the cable box on and off.
	POWER
CABLE	TV
			TV: Turns the TV on and off.
			SAT: Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver on and
			off.
FUNCTION	CABLE	TV SAT	CABLE: Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable
			mode, the remote operates your cable box.

TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode, the remote operates your TV.

SAT: Puts the remote in SAT receiver mode. In SAT mode, the remote operates your Digital Satellite Receiver. To switch from the TV to SAT mode, press the SAT FUNCTION button, and then press the TV/SAT button.

RM-Y800

S

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

POSITION AUDIO

SWAP

PIP

+

CH OFF

-

Only works with Sony TVs.

POSITION: Changes the PIP position.

AUDIO: Swaps the audio between PIP and the main picture.

SWAP: Swaps the PIP picture and the main picture.

+/–: Changes the PIP channel.

PIP: Turns PIP on.

OFF: Turns PIP off.

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware and InstallationFor Programming Trademark and CopyrightsContents Excellent Performance FeaturesPremium Entertainment 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 VCR Control Buttons Remote Control for Model SAT-B3Button Arrow ButtonsMoving Around A Program Guide Using a Program GuideMoving Around Station Index Using the Station IndexPress Index to bring up the Station Index SAT-B3 PressOverview 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 Before You Get Started If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledDirectv UssbHighlight Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectSelect Example Highlight and SelectTo display the Master Guide Displaying the Program GuideMaster Guide Features of the Program GuideDirect Station Tuning Moving Through the Program GuideScrolling Exiting the Guide One Button Recording Displaying Favorite StationsTo toggle through the three variations of program guide There are two ways to exit the program guideOrdering Pay Per View Programs Selecting a Program from the GuideTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide About Copy-ProtectionSelecting a Category List Selecting a Different Category Guide or List Selecting a Category Guide TypeTo select a guide type Selecting a Guide Category Selecting a Guide TimeTo select a future program guide To select a program guide categoryHow 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 IndexSetting the Timer Setting Up the TimerTo set the timer Select OK to save your settingsTo 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 up or display a different Favorite Station Guide To clear a Favorite Station button settingCreating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttonsTo display the program banner Displaying the Program BannerTo clear the program banner Press the Display buttonStations 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 see the results of your Custom Stations settings Setting Up a List of Custom StationsSelect OK when you’re ﬁnished setting skipped stations To deﬁne a list of custom 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 onlyReading Your Messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailDisplaying Your Messages To display your messagesTo read a message Reading a MessageAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Full text of the message appearsSelecting a Data Service Selecting Data ServicesTo select a data service Select Data Services from the Options MenuSetting the Baud Rate Changing the Default Data ServiceTo change the data service for all stations Select one of the followingUsing 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 CodesSelect System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsRunning a System Test To run the System TestTo display troubleshooting information Displaying Troubleshooting InformationDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts To display tips and shortcut informationOther Information Location and Function of Controls Front PanelButton Description Back Panel SAT-A4 Connector Description Cable TypeBack Panel SAT-B3 SAT-A4 Remote Control Using the Remote ControlOutside Panel SAT-A4 Button Operates DescriptionSAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 Button Oper Description Ates SAT-B3 Remote ControlTo Check if the Code Number Works Programming the Remote ControlTV Codes Programmable CodesCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only VCR CodesSymptom TroubleshootingVia the Purchase menu option Symptom Possible Causes and RemediesTelephone numbers Customer Support on page 2 for customer support informationPrecautions FCC Regulations and Information Service RequirementsFCC Registration Information Radio Interference InformationLimited Warranty Directv SystemsAbout Sony Customer Support Output Jacks SpeciﬁcationsButtons 7, 8, 26, 82 IndexPower buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator