Using the Setup Menu | Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 specs

Chapter 6

Using the Setup Menu

Read this chapter to set up your Digital Satellite Receiver for the ﬁrst time, check the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difﬁculties you may be having with your system.

Overview

The Setup Menu includes several options you can use to set up and troubleshoot your system.

Use the Setup Menu to:

qSet up and point your Satellite Antenna (page 65).

qSet up your VCR Recording feature (page 66).

qReplace your access card (page 68).

qChange the aspect ratio of the Digital Satellite Receiver to match your TV screen: standard or widescreen (page 70).

qSAT-A4 Only: Change the Digital Satellite Receiver to receive RF (radio frequency) remote control signals or IR (infrared) remote control signals (page 71).

qDisplay a list of programmable codes for other components you may want to operate using the remote control (page 74).

qRun a system test to check the operation of your system, including the access card, phone line, satellite signal, and tuning (page 75).

qDisplay helpful troubleshooting information (page 76).

qGet hints and shortcuts on using your DirecTV System (page 76).

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Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 operating instructions Using the Setup Menu

Contents

Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Trademark and Copyrights For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption For Programming Contents Convenience and Ease-of-Use FeaturesExcellent Performance Premium Entertainment Package Contents Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control To install the batteriesPush and slide open the battery compartment Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Arrow Buttons Remote Control for Model SAT-B3VCR Control Buttons Button Moving Around A Program Guide Using a Program Guide SAT-B3 Press Using the Station IndexMoving Around Station Index Press Index to bring up the Station Index 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 Ussb If Your System Is Not Completely InstalledBefore You Get Started Directv Example Highlight and Select Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and SelectHighlight 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 There are two ways to exit the program guide Displaying Favorite StationsExiting the Guide One Button Recording To toggle through the three variations of program guide About Copy-Protection Selecting a Program from the GuideOrdering Pay Per View Programs To order a PPV program listed in the program guide Selecting a Category List Selecting a Different Category Guide or List Selecting a Category Guide TypeTo select a guide type To select a program guide category Selecting a Guide TimeSelecting a Guide Category To select a future program guide 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 Select OK to save your settings Setting Up the TimerSetting the Timer To set the timer 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 other Favorite Station buttons To clear a Favorite Station button settingTo set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title Press the Display button Displaying the Program BannerTo display the program banner To clear the program banner 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 deﬁne a list of custom stations Setting Up a List of Custom StationsTo see the results of your Custom Stations settings Select OK when you’re ﬁnished setting skipped 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 To display your messages How to Determine When You’ve Received MailReading Your Messages Displaying Your Messages Full text of the message appears Reading a MessageTo read a message Appears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Select Data Services from the Options Menu Selecting Data ServicesSelecting a Data Service To select a data service Select one of the following Changing the Default Data ServiceSetting the Baud Rate To change the data service for all stations 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 To run the System Test If The System Test Reports Any ProblemsSelect System Test from the Setup Menu Select Test Running a System Test To display tips and shortcut information Displaying Troubleshooting InformationTo display troubleshooting information Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts Other Information Location and Function of Controls Front PanelButton Description Back Panel SAT-A4 Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel SAT-B3 Button Operates Description Using the Remote ControlSAT-A4 Remote Control Outside Panel SAT-A4 SAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 Button Oper Description Ates SAT-B3 Remote Control To Check if the Code Number Works Programming the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable CodesTV Codes Cable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only Symptom Troubleshooting Via the Purchase menu option Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies Telephone numbers Customer Support on page 2 for customer support information Precautions Radio Interference Information Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and Information FCC Registration 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