Sony SAT-A2, SAT-B2 To display the Master Guide:

Displaying the Program Guide

Shortcut

You can select menu items directly by pressing the corresponding number button. For example, press 2 to select the Master Guide from the Main Menu.

You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch.

To display the Master Guide:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Then highlight and select MASTER GUIDE from the menu.

	MAIN MENU

	SELECT	1			MASTER	2		SELECT	3
	GUIDE	1			GUIDE	2		LIST	3


	MOVIES	4			EXIT	5		MOVIES	6
	GUIDE	4				5		LIST	6


	OPTIONS MENU				TIMER			SETUP MENU
		7			SETUP	8			9

Note

To bring up the Custom Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control. See “Setting Up a List of Custom Stations” on page 57 for details.

Features of the program guide are discussed in more detail on the following pages.

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 27

Contents

BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM SAT-A2MODEL ONLY WARNING Note to the CATV Installer Note to the DSS® Satellite Dish Installer Telephone Line Interruption Owner’s Record Contents Chapter Appendix Contents Introducing the DSS System Note To install the batteries: Notes on Batteries 6Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System Using Basic Functions Arrow Buttons Button 8Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions Moving Around In a Program Guide In the Station Index Sports Center 10Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions Connecting Your System TV With RF Connector Only Optional Connections 12Chapter 3: Connecting Your System TV With A/V Connectors 14Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page 16Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page 18Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page To use the VCR Mouse: 20Chapter 3: Connecting Your System To connect a digital audio component: To set up the RF antenna: Optional Setup 22Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Recording Satellite Programs While Watching Cable or Off-AirPrograms Using the System Features If Your System Is Not Completely Installed Shortcut Step 1: Highlight Step 2: Select Example: Highlight and Select 26Chapter 4: Using the System Features To display the Master Guide: 28Chapter 4: Using the System Features Paging Vertically Through the Stations Paging Through Later Program Start Times Displaying Favorite Stations To see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide: Changing the Appearance of the Guide Exiting the Guide To toggle through the three variations of program guide: Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs To order a PPV program listed in the program guide: PURCHASE PROGRAM About Copy-Protection To move to other programs in the list one program at a time: To move to other time slots in the list: To page through the list: To toggle through the three variations of lists: To exit the list: Selecting a Guide Type To select a guide type: Selecting a Guide Time To select a future program guide: Selecting a Guide Category To select a program guide category: 34Chapter 4: Using the System Features Selecting a Guide Subcategory To select a program guide subcategory: SELECT MOVIES SUBCATEGORY How SELECT GUIDE and Moving Through the Station Index To display the Station Index: To move through the Station Index: 36Chapter 4: Using the System Features Changing the Appearance of the Station Index Setting the Timer To set the timer: TIMER SETUP 38Chapter 4: Using the System Features Changing/Checking/ Clearing Timer Settings Notes on Using the Timer Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides To set up the Favorite Station Guide: FAVORITE STATION GUIDE- FAVORITE TITLE EDIT FAVORITE STATION GUIDE - FAVORITE FAVORITE STATION GUIDE - FAVORITE Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttons: To clear a Favorite Station button setting: To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide: To display the program banner: To clear the program banner: 44Chapter 4: Using the System Features Using the Options Menu To bring up the Options Menu: 46Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen: REVIEW/CANCEL PURCHASES Setting the Colors To bring up the Set Display Options screen: SET COLORS 48Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Setting the Transparency Setting the Station Order Setting the Jump Mode To set the Jump Mode: 50Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Standard Jump Vs. Jump Loop Mode To display the Locks and Limits screen: 52Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Setting a Spending Limit To set a spending limit: Setting a Ratings Limit To set a ratings limit: Setting the Pay-Per-ViewLock Locking Your System To lock an unlocked system: Overriding the System Lock Unlocking Your System To unlock a locked system: Determining the Status of the System Lock 56Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu To define a list of custom stations: To see the results of your Custom Stations settings: Using the AUTO Skip Feature To use the AUTO Skip feature: 58Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu How to Determine if Alternate Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program Setting a Default Language To set a default language: 60Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu How to Determine When You’ve Received Mail Reading a Message MESSAGES READ MESSAGE 62Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station To determine if data services are available on a specific station: Selecting a Data Service To select a data service: Changing the Default To change the data service for all stations: Setting the Baud Rate To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver’s data port: 64Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Using the Setup Menu 66Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu ZIP CODE LAT/LONG Signal Strength Meter Transponder To replace your access card: Caution 68Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Page To set the aspect ratio: 70Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Selecting IR/RF Transmission (SAT-A2Only) To select IR or RF transmission: Setting the Security Code Step 1: Select the DSS Receiver’s RF Security Code 72Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu To Determine the Current Security Code for the DSS Remote Control Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code Displaying the Programmable Codes To display the list of programmable codes: 74Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu To run the System Test: If The System Test Reports Any Problems Displaying Troubleshooting Information Displaying Tips and Shortcut Information Other Information Front Panel Button Description 78Appendix: Other Information Back Panel (SAT-A2) Connector Cable Type Back Panel (SAT-B2) 80Appendix: Other Information SAT-A2Remote Control Outside Panel (SAT-A2) Operates 82Appendix: Other Information Inside Panel (SAT-A2) SAT-B2Remote Control 84Appendix: Other Information To Check if the Code Number Works TV Codes Cable Box Codes VCR Codes (SAT-A2Only) Laserdisc Player Codes (SAT-A2Only) Appendix: Other Information About the Learn Function Symptom 88Appendix: Other Information Page Possible Causes and Remedies 90Appendix: Other Information On Safety On Power Sources On Placement On Cleaning On Repacking FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information Service Requirements Canadian Residents 92Appendix: Other Information Digital Satellite Systems About Sony Customer Support 94Appendix: Other Information Page 96Appendix: Other Information