Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Z

95

P

paging 26, 29

passcode, setting 52, 53

Pause button 83

pay per view

cancelling programs 45

free preview 28

locking 49

reviewing purchases 45

watching programs 28

PIP 81

Play button 83

POWER buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84

power indicator 78

precautions 90

problems

diagnosing 75

troubleshooting 87

Program Banner 40

purchases. See pay per view.

R

ratings limit

explained 49

setting 50

Record button 83

recording SAT programs 20

with IR Blaster 18

with Timer 35

remote control

inserting batteries 6

programmable codes 86

programming 85

RF security code 72

SAT-A4 button descriptions 81

SAT-B3 button descriptions 84

setting IR and RF 71

troubleshooting 89

Rewind button 83

RF antenna 19

S

satellite antenna, setting 65

scrolling 8, 26

SELECT button 7, 8, 23, 78, 82, 84

Setup Menu, displaying 64

SLEEP button 81

spending limit

explained 49

setting 50

Station Index

displaying 7, 8, 10, 33

displaying favorite stations in 34

exiting 34

selecting programs in 10, 34

using DISPLAY button with 41

station locks

setting 51

station order, setting 47

Stop button 83

S-VIDEO jack 11, 13, 14, 16

system test, running 75

T

timer

checking and changing 36

indicator 36, 78

setting up 35

tips and shortcuts 76

transponder 65

TV/SAT button 82, 84

TV/VIDEO button 82, 84

TV/VTR button 83

U, V

unlocking the system 53

VCR Recording 66

VOL button 84

VTR3/VTR2/DVD/AMP switch 83

W, Z

Warranty 92

zip code, for setting antenna 65

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