Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 instruction

3-865-515-21(2)

DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver

Operating Instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM You must activate your programming service by calling your program providers:

DIRECTV 1-800-347-3288

USSB1-800-204-8772

For more information, see page 22.

SAT-A4 MODEL ONLY

RF ANTENNA: The digital satellite receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To use the RF feature (and the antenna), you must change the factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY) using the on-screen displays, as described in this manual.

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Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 operating instructions Directv Digital Satellite Receiver

Contents

Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware and InstallationFor Programming Trademark and Copyrights Contents Excellent Performance FeaturesPremium Entertainment Convenience and Ease-of-Use Package Contents To install the batteries Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlPush and slide open the battery compartment Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 VCR Control Buttons Remote Control for Model SAT-B3Button Arrow Buttons Moving Around A Program Guide Using a Program Guide Moving Around Station Index Using the Station IndexPress Index to bring up the Station Index SAT-B3 Press Overview Connecting Your Directv System TV Only TV With RF Connector OnlyOptional Connections TV With A/V Connectors TV and VCR Access Card Optional Connections Digital Satellite Receiver IR Sensor Connecting the IR Blaster To set up the RF antenna Setting Up the RF Antenna SAT-A4 Only Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs Setting Up Your Directv System Using the Directv System Features Before You Get Started If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledDirectv Ussb Highlight Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectSelect Example Highlight and Select To display the Master Guide Displaying the Program Guide Master Guide Features of the Program Guide Moving Through the Program Guide Direct Station TuningScrolling 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 guide Ordering Pay Per View Programs Selecting a Program from the GuideTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide About Copy-Protection Selecting a Category List Selecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListTo select a guide type Selecting a Guide Category Selecting a Guide TimeTo select a future program guide To select a program guide category Selecting a Guide Subcategory How Category Guide Category List Change Main MenuTo select a program guide subcategory To move through the Station Index To display the Station Index Selecting a Program from the Station Index Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station Index Setting the Timer Setting Up the TimerTo set the timer Select OK to save your settings To change, check, or clear timer settings Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides 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 buttons To display the program banner Displaying the Program BannerTo clear the program banner Press the Display button Stations with program description Rows Using the Display FeaturePage Using the Options Menu To bring up the Options Menu Displaying the Options MenuOptions Menu appears To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases Setting the Colors Setting Display OptionsTo bring up the Set Display Options screen Setting the Jump Mode Setting the Station OrderTo set the Jump Mode Using Jump Loops Using the Jump Loop Feature To display the Locks and Limits screen Setting Locks and Limits To set a spending limit Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings LimitTo set a ratings limit SET Station Locks Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks Overriding the System Lock Locking Your SystemTo 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 stations To use the Auto Skip feature Using the Auto Skip Feature Using the on-screen menus Setting Audio OptionsTo determine which audio track is available To set a default language Setting a Default LanguagePrograms broadcast in multiple languages To set Dolby Digital Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 only Reading Your Messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailDisplaying Your Messages To display your messages To read a message Reading a MessageAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Full text of the message appears Selecting a Data Service Selecting Data ServicesTo select a data service Select Data Services from the Options Menu Setting the Baud Rate Changing the Default Data ServiceTo change the data service for all stations Select one of the following Using the Setup Menu Setup Menu appears Displaying the Setup Menu Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna VCR Recording VCR Recording Code M l To replace your access card Replacing Your Access CardSelect Access Card from the Setup Menu Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen Select OK to return to the Setup Menu Setting the Aspect RatioTo set the aspect ratio Selecting IR/RF Transmission SAT-A4 Only Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 OnlyTo select IR or RF transmission Select the Digital Satellite Receiver’s RF Security Code Setting the Security Code SAT-A4 Only Set the Remote Control’s RF Security Code To display the list of programmable codes Displaying the Programmable Codes Select System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsRunning a System Test To run the System Test To display troubleshooting information Displaying Troubleshooting InformationDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts To display tips and shortcut information Other Information Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsButton Description Back Panel SAT-A4 Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel SAT-B3 SAT-A4 Remote Control Using the Remote ControlOutside Panel SAT-A4 Button Operates Description SAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 Button Oper Description Ates SAT-B3 Remote Control To Check if the Code Number Works Programming the Remote Control TV Codes Programmable CodesCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only VCR Codes Symptom Troubleshooting Via the Purchase menu option Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies Telephone numbers Customer Support on page 2 for customer support information Precautions FCC Regulations and Information Service RequirementsFCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information Directv Systems Limited WarrantyAbout Sony Customer Support Output Jacks Speciﬁcations Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82 Index Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator