Using the Directv System Features | Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 instruction

Chapter 4

Using the DIRECTV System Features

Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay per view programs.

Overview

This chapter provides detailed instructions for using the main features of your Digital Satellite Receiver. Topics include:

qChecking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready to be used (page 22).

qUsing Highlight and Select, the simple, two-step process for operating the on-screen displays (page 23).

qDisplaying and navigating through the program guide (page 24).

qSelecting subscription and pay per view programs from the program guides (page 28).

qUsing the program list (page 29).

qSelecting other program guides that are sorted by category and subcategory (page 30).

qUsing the Station Index (page 33).

qSetting the Timer (page 35).

qUsing the ﬁve Favorite Station Guides (page 37).

qDisplaying the Program Banner (page 40).

qUsing the DISPLAY feature (page 41).

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Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 operating instructions Using the Directv System Features

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 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 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 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 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 Direct 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 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 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 category How 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 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 Using 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 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 Displaying the Options Menu To bring up the Options MenuOptions Menu appears To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases Setting 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 Feature To display the Locks and Limits screen Setting Locks and Limits Setting 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 Locks Locking 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 stations To use the Auto Skip feature Using the Auto Skip Feature Setting 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 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 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 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 Location and Function of Controls Front PanelButton 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 Limited Warranty Directv SystemsAbout Sony Customer Support Output Jacks Speciﬁcations Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82 Index Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator