Directv Digital Satellite Receiver
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Push and slide open the battery compartment
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
To install the batteries
Remote Control for Model SAT-A4
Remote Control for Model SAT-B3
VCR Control Buttons
Button
Arrow Buttons
Using a Program Guide
Moving Around A Program Guide
Using the Station Index
Moving Around Station Index
Press Index to bring up the Station Index
SAT-B3 Press
Connecting Your Directv System
Overview
Optional Connections
TV With RF Connector Only
TV Only
TV With A/V Connectors
TV and VCR
Access Card
Optional Connections
Digital Satellite Receiver
Connecting the IR Blaster
IR Sensor
Setting Up the RF Antenna SAT-A4 Only
To set up the RF antenna
Setting Up Your Directv System
Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs
Using the Directv System Features
If Your System Is Not Completely Installed
Before You Get Started
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Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and Select
Highlight
Select
Example Highlight and Select
Displaying the Program Guide
To display the Master Guide
Features of the Program Guide
Master Guide
Scrolling
Direct Station Tuning
Moving Through the Program Guide
Displaying Favorite Stations
Exiting the Guide One Button Recording
To toggle through the three variations of program guide
There are two ways to exit the program guide
Selecting a Program from the Guide
Ordering Pay Per View Programs
To order a PPV program listed in the program guide
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Selecting a Category List
To select a guide type
Selecting a Different Category Guide or List
Selecting a Category Guide Type
Selecting a Guide Time
Selecting a Guide Category
To select a future program guide
To select a program guide category
To select a program guide subcategory
How Category Guide Category List Change Main Menu
Selecting a Guide Subcategory
To display the Station Index
To move through the Station Index
Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station Index
Selecting a Program from the Station Index
Setting Up the Timer
Setting the Timer
To set the timer
Select OK to save your settings
Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer
To change, check, or clear timer settings
To set up the Favorite Station Guide
Using the Favorite Station Guides
Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides
Favorite Station Guide Favorite Title
To clear a Favorite Station button setting
To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide
Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title
To set other Favorite Station buttons
Displaying the Program Banner
To display the program banner
To clear the program banner
Press the Display button
Using the Display Feature
Stations with program description Rows
Page
Using the Options Menu
Options Menu appears
Displaying the Options Menu
To bring up the Options Menu
Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases
To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen
To bring up the Set Display Options screen
Setting Display Options
Setting the Colors
To set the Jump Mode
Setting the Station Order
Setting the Jump Mode
Using the Jump Loop Feature
Using Jump Loops
Setting Locks and Limits
To display the Locks and Limits screen
To set a ratings limit
Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings Limit
To set a spending limit
Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks
SET Station Locks
To lock an unlocked system
Locking Your System
Overriding the System Lock
To unlock a locked system
Setting Up a List of Custom Stations
To see the results of your Custom Stations settings
Select OK when you’re finished setting skipped stations
To define a list of custom stations
Using the Auto Skip Feature
To use the Auto Skip feature
To determine which audio track is available
Setting Audio Options
Using the on-screen menus
Programs broadcast in multiple languages
Setting a Default Language
To set a default language
Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 only
To set Dolby Digital
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Reading Your Messages
Displaying Your Messages
To display your messages
Reading a Message
To read a message
Appears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read
Full text of the message appears
Selecting Data Services
Selecting a Data Service
To select a data service
Select Data Services from the Options Menu
Changing the Default Data Service
Setting the Baud Rate
To change the data service for all stations
Select one of the following
Using the Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Setup Menu appears
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna
VCR Recording
VCR Recording
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Select Access Card from the Setup Menu
Replacing Your Access Card
To replace your access card
Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen
To set the aspect ratio
Setting the Aspect Ratio
Select OK to return to the Setup Menu
To select IR or RF transmission
Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 Only
Selecting IR/RF Transmission SAT-A4 Only
Setting the Security Code SAT-A4 Only
Select the Digital Satellite Receiver’s RF Security Code
Set the Remote Control’s RF Security Code
Displaying the Programmable Codes
To display the list of programmable codes
If The System Test Reports Any Problems
Select System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test
Running a System Test
To run the System Test
Displaying Troubleshooting Information
To display troubleshooting information
Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts
To display tips and shortcut information
Other Information
Button Description
Location and Function of Controls
Front Panel
Connector Description Cable Type
Back Panel SAT-A4
Back Panel SAT-B3
Using the Remote Control
SAT-A4 Remote Control
Outside Panel SAT-A4
Button Operates Description
SAT
Inside Panel SAT-A4
SAT-B3 Remote Control
Button Oper Description Ates
Programming the Remote Control
To Check if the Code Number Works
Programmable Codes
TV Codes
Cable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only
VCR Codes
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies
Via the Purchase menu option
Customer Support on page 2 for customer support information
Telephone numbers
Precautions
Service Requirements
FCC Regulations and Information
FCC Registration Information
Radio Interference Information
About Sony Customer Support
Limited Warranty
Directv Systems
Specifications
Output Jacks
Index
Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82
Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator