Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 Introducing the DIRECTV System

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Chapter 1

Introducing the DIRECTV System

Welcome to the Sony brand DIRECTV System, the ultimate digital

entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of features

of the system and to check the carton contents of the Digital Satellite

Receiver.

Features

Here are just a few beneﬁts you’ll enjoy:

Excellent Performance

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Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of

laserdisc players.

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Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home

theater experience.

Premium Entertainment

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Choose from a variety of program packages available through your

program providers, DIRECTV and USSB.

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Connect this receiver to your Dolby

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Digital decoder or Dolby

Digital A/V receiver for dynamic surround sound.

Convenience and Ease-of-Use

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Order premium pay per view (PPV) movies. PPV programs start as

often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when

you

want to see them.

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Sony’s Express Navigator

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on-screen display system guides you

through all the system features and functions.

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Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program

categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.

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The Timer feature, when used with Sony’s IR Blaster, allows easy

One Button Recording of digital satellite programs.

Easy to Customize

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Create a Custom Category Guide and up to ﬁve of your own

Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.

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Change the color palette, and station ordering of the program

guides. Use the DISPLAY button to toggle among different sizes of

on-screen displays.

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Set up a passcode, which lets you choose spending limits and

control viewing of programs by rating and station.

Contents

Main DIREC TV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions SAT-A4 SAT-B3 WARNING Network Broadcasting Information StarSight Licensed Note on Recording Programming Contents Other Information Using the Setup Menu Using the Options Menu Using the DIRECTV System Features Introducing the DIRECTV System Features Package Contents Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Notes on Batteries + Using Basic Functions Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 CH/PAGE Buttons Remote Control for Model SAT-B3 See Also Arrow Buttons GUIDE Button Using a Program Guide Moving Around In a Program Guide Using the Station Index Moving Around In the Station Index Connecting Your DIRECTV System TV Only TV With RF Connector Only TV With A/V Connectors TV and VCR Page Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver) Page Connecting the IR Blaster 1 2 3 Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A4 Only) To set up the RF antenna: 1 2 3 Setting Up Your DIRECTV System Viewing Satellite Programs 1 2 3 Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs Using the DIRECTV System Features Before You Get Started ... If Your System Is Not Completely Installed ... Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select Example: Highlight and Select Step 2: Select Step 1: Highlight Displaying the Program Guide To display the Master Guide: Features of the Program Guide Moving Through the Program Guide To move to other time slots in the guide: To move to other stations in the guide one station at a time: Scrolling Page Selecting a Program from the Guide Ordering Pay Per View Programs To order a PPV program listed in the program guide: 1 2 3 Selecting a Category List 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: Selecting a Different Category Guide or List 2 3 Selecting a Category Guide Type To select a guide type: 1 2 3 Selecting a Guide Category To select a program guide category: 1 2 3 Selecting a Guide Subcategory To select a program guide subcategory: 1 2 3 How CATEGORY GUIDE and CATEGORY LIST Change the Main Menu Using the Station Index To display the Station Index: Moving Through the Station Index To move through the Station Index: Page Setting Up the Timer Setting the Timer 5 2 3 1 2 Changing/Checking/ Clearing Timer Settings To change, check, or clear timer settings: 1 2 Using the Favorite Station Guides Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides To set up the Favorite Station Guide: 1 2 3 To set other Favorite Station buttons: To clear a Favorite Station button setting: To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide: To tune to a Favorite Station (and exit the Favorite Station Guide): 1 2 3 Displaying the Program Banner To display the program banner: To clear the program banner: First Knight Using the DISPLAY Feature Return to 7 stations with program description Return to 3 rows Return to Standard Display 5 stations with large text description Display 4 rows Move to bottom of screen Display 9 stations with no program description Display 2 rows Move to top of screen Page Chapter 5 Using the Options Menu Displaying the Options Menu Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen: Setting Display Options Setting the Station Order To set the Jump Mode: Setting the Jump Mode Using the Jump Loop Feature To jump through the Jump Loop: To set jump stations: Using Jump Loops Standard Jump vs. Jump Loop Mode Setting Locks and Limits To display the Locks and Limits screen: 1 2 Setting a Spending Limit 1 2 4 Setting a Ratings Limit 1 2 4 Setting the Pay Per View Lock To set the pay per view lock: page 52. 1 2 UNLOCKED to allow PPV program purchases. 4 Setting Station Locks 1 2 3 4 5 Locking Your System 1 2 3 Overriding the System Lock Unlocking Your System 1 2 3 Determining the Status of the System Lock Setting Up a List of Custom Stations To dene a list of custom stations: 1 2 3 To see the results of your Custom Stations settings: 1 2 3 Setting Audio Options How to Determine which Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program To determine which audio track is available: 1 2 Selecting an Audio Track 4 5 Setting a Default Language To set a default language: 1 2 1 2 Reading Your Messages How to Determine When Youve Received Mail Displaying Your Messages 2 3 Reading a Message 1 2 Selecting Data Services that are available for the station you are currently tuned to. How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station To determine if data services are available on a specic station: 1 2 3 Changing the Default Data Service To change the data service for all stations: 1 2 Setting the Baud Rate Using the Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna VCR Recording Page Replacing Your Access Card To replace your access card: Page Setting the Aspect Ratio Setting Up the Remote Control (SAT-A4 Only) Selecting IR/RF Transmission 3 To select IR or RF transmission: 2 3 4 Step 2: Set the Remote Controls RF Security Code 1 2 3 4 To Determine the Current Security Code for the Remote Control 1 2 3 Displaying the Programmable Codes To display the list of programmable codes: 2 3 5 4 Running a System Test To run the System Test: 1 2 3 If The System Test Reports Any Problems... Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts Displaying Troubleshooting Information 1 2 3 4 Other Information Location and Function of Controls Front Panel Button Description Back Panel (SAT-A4) Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel (SAT-B3) Connector Description Cable Type Using the Remote Control Outside Panel (SAT-A4) SAT-A4 Remote Control Button Operates Description Inside Panel (SAT-A4) Button Operates Description SAT-B3 Remote Control VCR Description Button Oper- ates Programming the Remote Control To Check if the Code Number Works Programmable Codes VCR Codes TV Codes Cable Box Codes Troubleshooting Page Page Precautions On Safety On Power Sources On Placement On Cleaning FCC Regulations and Information FCC Registration Information Service Requirements Declaration of Conformity Radio Interference Information Limited Warranty DIRECTV Systems About Sony Customer Support Specications Note Design and specications are subject to change without notice. Index A B C D, E P R S T U, V