Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 operating instructions Using a Program Guide, Moving Around A Program Guide

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Using a Program Guide

The program guide displays the programming that’s available from your program providers.

1 Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Custom Guide.

Moving Around

In a Program Guide

You can also change the look of the program guide by pressing the DISPLAY button. See “Using the DISPLAY Feature” on page 41.

CUSTOM GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

First Knight

8:00 PM 10:00 PM PG-13

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)

WED

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

DTV

106

The Rainmaker

Wynonna in Concert

DTV

107

Mr. Magoo

Mr. Magoo

DTV

108

Ellen—All Day Ticket

Ellen All...

DTV

109

The Postman (lbx)

DTV

110

Spice World—All Day Ticket

DTV

111

First Knight

DTV

112

Switchback

Mouse Hunt

2 Move the highlight to the name of the program you want.

You’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each program as they are highlighted.

The table below lists the various ways in which you can move around in the guide.

3 Press the button to select the highlighted program.

To Do This ...	Use This Button

Go to other stations in the	SAT-A4 : Move the joystick up and
guide one station at a time	down
	SAT-B3: Press the				and					buttons
	SAT-B3: Press the				and					buttons

Go to other time slots in the	SAT-A4:Move the joystick left and
guide one program at a time	right to move one time slot at a time.
	SAT-B3:Press the				and					buttons


	Both Models: Or press the GUIDE
	button to “page” to future time slots.

In program guides, you can select station call letters/numbers to display a description of the station.

Go to other stations in the	Press the PAGE (CH+) and
guide one “page” at a time	PAGE (CH-) buttons

Go to a station directly	Press the 0-9 buttons and press ENTER
	(to specify the station number)

Return to the last station you	Press the EXIT button
were watching

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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