Back Panel SAT-B3 | Sony SAT-A4 manual

Back Panel (SAT-B3)

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

		CH3
		CH4
AUDIO	VIDEO	VHF/UHF IN
		S VIDEO

	VCR CONTROL	R	L(MONO)	VHF(SAT)/UHF	AC IN~
				OUT
					TEL LINE

Connector	Description	Cable Type

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

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

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

AUDIO (R)/(L)	Connects your Digital Satellite Receiver to the right and left	Audio (2)
OUT	audio 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	S-Video
	to your 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	RG-59 Coaxial
	normal (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.	Telephone (RJ-11)
	This allows you to order pay per view programs.

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

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Sony SAT-A4 operating instructions Back Panel SAT-B3

Contents

Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Hardware and Installation Telephone Line InterruptionFor Programming Trademark and Copyrights Contents Features Excellent PerformancePremium Entertainment Convenience and Ease-of-Use Package Contents Push and slide open the battery compartment Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlTo install the batteries Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Remote Control for Model SAT-B3 VCR Control ButtonsButton Arrow Buttons Using a Program Guide Moving Around A Program Guide Using the Station Index Moving Around Station IndexPress Index to bring up the Station Index SAT-B3 Press Connecting Your Directv System Overview Optional Connections TV With RF Connector OnlyTV 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 StartedDirectv Ussb Using the On-Screen Displays Highlight and Select HighlightSelect Example Highlight and Select Displaying the Program Guide To display the Master Guide Features of the Program Guide Master Guide Scrolling Direct Station TuningMoving Through the Program Guide Displaying Favorite Stations Exiting the Guide One Button RecordingTo 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 ProgramsTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide About Copy-Protection Selecting a Category List To select a guide type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListSelecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Guide Time Selecting a Guide CategoryTo select a future program guide To select a program guide category To select a program guide subcategory How Category Guide Category List Change Main MenuSelecting 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 TimerTo 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 GuidesSetting 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 GuideCreating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttons Displaying the Program Banner To display the program bannerTo clear the program banner Press the Display button Using the Display Feature Stations with program description RowsPage Using the Options Menu Options Menu appears Displaying the Options MenuTo 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 OptionsSetting the Colors To set the Jump Mode Setting the Station OrderSetting 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 LimitTo set a spending limit Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks SET Station Locks To lock an unlocked system Locking Your SystemOverriding the System Lock To unlock a locked system Setting Up a List of Custom Stations To see the results of your Custom Stations settingsSelect 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 OptionsUsing the on-screen menus Programs broadcast in multiple languages Setting a Default LanguageTo set a default language Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 only To set Dolby Digital How to Determine When You’ve Received Mail Reading Your MessagesDisplaying Your Messages To display your messages Reading a Message To read a messageAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Full text of the message appears Selecting Data Services Selecting a Data ServiceTo select a data service Select Data Services from the Options Menu Changing the Default Data Service Setting the Baud RateTo 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 Code M l Select Access Card from the Setup Menu Replacing Your Access CardTo replace your access card Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen To set the aspect ratio Setting the Aspect RatioSelect OK to return to the Setup Menu To select IR or RF transmission Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 OnlySelecting 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 TestRunning a System Test To run the System Test Displaying Troubleshooting Information To display troubleshooting informationDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts To display tips and shortcut information Other Information Button Description Location and Function of ControlsFront Panel Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel SAT-A4 Back Panel SAT-B3 Using the Remote Control SAT-A4 Remote ControlOutside 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 CodesCable 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 InformationFCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information About Sony Customer Support Limited WarrantyDirectv Systems Speciﬁcations Output Jacks Index Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82 Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator