Back Panel SAT-A4, Connector Description Cable Type | Sony guide

Back Panel (SAT-A4)

ACCESS CARD
	SATELLITE IN
DIGITAL
OUT	LOW SPEED DATA
(OPTICAL)
VCR CONTROL

		RF REMOTE		CH3
		RF REMOTE		CH4
				CH4
		AUDIO	VIDEO	VHF/UHF IN
				1
				S VIDEO
				2
	R	L(MONO)		VHF(SAT)/UHF	AC IN~
				OUT	AC IN~
				OUT	TEL LINE
			VIDEO OUT		TEL LINE
			VIDEO OUT

Connector	Description	Cable Type

SATELLITE IN	Connects to the LNB on the Satellite Antenna.	Solid Bare Copper
		RG-6 Coaxial
		(75-ohm/F-type)

DIGITAL OUT	Connects to the optical in jack on your Dolby Digital decoder or	Optical cable
	Dolby Digital A/V receiver.

LOW SPEED DATA	Allows you to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to new	Depends on future
	technologies, as they are introduced. Additional accessories may be	applications
	required.	(D-sub 9 pin)

VCR CONTROL	Sends IR signal from Digital Satellite Receiver to VCR. Allows the	Audio mono miniplug
	Digital Satellite Receiver to automatically control your VCR’s
	recording functions when you record a program.

RF REMOTE	Connects to the RF antenna.	RCA-type

AUDIO (R)/(L)	Connects your Digital Satellite Receiver to the right and left audio	Audio (2)
OUT	inputs of your audio or video component.	(RCA-type)

VIDEO OUT	Connects your Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV or VCR’s video	Video
	input.	(RCA-type)

S-VIDEO OUT	Allows you to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver directly to your	S-Video
	TV (if your TV has S-VIDEO IN).	(4-pin mini DIN)

CH3/CH4 Switch	When you use an RF connection, this setting determines the TV
	channel on which programs from the Digital Satellite Receiver can be
	viewed.

VHF/UHF IN	Allows you to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to your normal	RG-59 Coaxial
	(terrestrial) TV or cable TV service.	(75-ohm/F-type)

VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT	Connects to your TV or VCR.	RG-59 Coaxial
		(75-ohm/F-type)

TEL LINE	Connects your Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone jack. This	Telephone (RJ-11)
	allows you to order pay per view programs.

AC IN	Connects your Digital Satellite Receiver to a 120 V AC outlet.	AC

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Sony SAT-B3 operating instructions Back Panel SAT-A4, Connector Description Cable Type

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 To install the batteries Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlPush 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 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 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 Moving Through the Program Guide Direct Station TuningScrolling 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 Category Guide Type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListTo select a guide type To select a program guide category Selecting a Guide TimeSelecting a Guide Category To select a future program guide 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsButton 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 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