Important Overview, Sending Signals | Sony SAT-HD300 manual

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

2-1. Sending Signals

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Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual- ity video and audio. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver enables you to take full advantage of digital broadcasting. To fully enjoy it, it is helpful understand the ways the program signals are sent.

There are two types of TV signal formats; analog (often called NTSC format; National Television System Committee) and digital (ATSC format; Advanced Television System Committee). Digital formats are classified into three categories: High-Definition (HD), Enhanced Definition (ED), and Standard Definition (SD) according to the resolution or digital picture quality.

There are also three ways that program signals can be received; over-the-air (NTSC, ATSC), cable and satellite.

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Sony SAT-HD300 operating instructions Important Overview, Sending Signals

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Directv High-Definition Receiver/ Hdtv Receiver Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Regulatory Information FCC Part Important Safety Instructions Important Information Sony Software License Agreement Table of Contents Customization 89-91 Introduction New World of Digital Entertainment Main Features Sending Signals Important Overview TV Signal Formats Signal Format Analog Digital Type switch setting and DVI-HDTV connection status Display Formats Cropped Normal and Wide Format SignalsLetter box Squeezed Panorama NormalWide Zoom Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio Signals Audio Main Menu On-Screen DisplayAdvanced Program Guide Setup and Connections Batteries Access Card Remote ControlUnpacking Batteries Remote Control RF AntennaDirectv HD Receiver Component Out Jacks and Cables Back Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Data Port Audio Out 1,2Digital Audio Out VCR Control Connections General RecommendationsConnection Component Ing by keeping the ventilation holes Connecting to Antennas Non-Satellite Sources Receiving Signals Connecting to Antennas Round Dish Satellite a Dish Jack Connecting to Antennas Oval Dish Satellite A, B Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output Connecting to Antennas Oval Dish Satellite A, B, C TV Connection Analog TV TV Viewing TV Connection HD Monitor Y/Pb/Pr type TV Connection HD Monitor RGB type 5x4 Multi-switch Output TV Connection HD Monitor DVI-HDTV type Refer to -5, ‘TV Connection’ VCR ConnectionVCR Recording VCR Connection VCR Controller Audio Connection Digital Audio System Dolby Digital Connection Audio connection Analog Hi-Fi System Hi-Fi System Connection Remote Control RF Antenna Connection RF Antenna connection Front Panel and Remote Control Using the Front Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Using the Remote Control Menu button VOL volume +/- buttonsWide Mode button CH channel +/- buttons AMP VOL amplifier volume +/- buttons Signal buttonPower button 30 AV1/AV2/DVD/AMP switch You can find these codes on section Programming the Remote ControlTest the remote control Press the Code SET button TV Codes Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsVCR Codes DVD Codes AMP Amplfier Codes Initial Setup Basic Operation Viewing the Channel Banner Alternate Audio English Input Source Icon DirectvLock Icon Message Icon Accessing Favorite Channels Multi-Freeze mode is only available for Digital channels Freeze ScreenPage To bring up the Advanced Program Guide Advanced Program GuideAbout the Advanced Program Guide To exit the Advanced Program Guide Layout of the Advanced Program Guide Screen ALL Guide screen also provides two search menus Category Scrolling Moving through the Advanced Program GuideLine Scrolling Date Scrolling Direct Jumping Picture In Guide view Current Program / Directv Pay Per View Selecting a ProgramCurrent Program / non Pay Per View Future Program / non Pay Per View Getting More Program Information To display program details Getting More Program Information Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing To schedule a future viewing Purchasing Directv Pay Per View Programs To purchase Pay Per View PPV programs Searching for Programs by Category To search programs by Category To search programs by MY Category Searching for Programs by Keyword To search programs by keyword To bring up and exit the Menu Accessing the On-screen MenuCustomization To go to the next level Structure of the On-Screen Menu Purchase List Managing Program PurchasesTo review programs in the Purchase List Checking the Messages To check the Messages Setting a Timer/Record Event To add a program to the Timer/Record List Modifying a Timer/Record Event To modify or delete a program in the Timer/Record List Dish Setup About Initial SetupInitializing the System Dish Positioning To Select your dish type in Manual SelectionTo enter your location Dish Setup again Signal StrengthTo see the signal strength SAT B and/or SAT C do not display a Add Local Network To Add Local Network Create Channel list Dish Setup Status To see the dish setup status Dish Positioning Signal Strength Auto Program Channel Search Managing ChannelsTo scan the channels with the antenna Manual Ch. Add To add the channels missed in your channel list Favorite/Ch. Edit To create a custom list Customization Clock Auto Setting the ClockTo set auto clock Clock Manual To set manual clock Output Channel Setting Default Signal OutTo set Out to TV settings of the Directv HD Receiver Loop Through Hook-up Help To see Hook-up Help To set the digital audio mode Setting the AudioDigital Output PCM Digital Dolby Digital Audio Audio Mode To Set the Analog Audio Mode Audio Language To set the digital audio language To set the Dolby Digital Choosing the Aspect Ratio Refer to -4 Normal and Wide Format SignalsChoosing the screen format of your TV Letter Box Shrink StandardExpand Program Format Output Format Available Aspect Ratio To set Digital Caption Setting Digital CaptionServices Trol Setting Digital Caption Style To set DTV Caption Style Setting Closed Caption Caption1 CC1 To set advanced Setup Menu Advanced SetupAdvanced Running Auto Demo To run Auto Demo Lock System Setting LocksTo activate or deactivate the Lock System Block Channel To block channels To block movie programs Movie RatingMOVIE/MPAA rating To block TV programs TV Rating for Children’s ProgramsTV Rating Children Programs TV Rating for General Programs TV-MAMature Audience Only Spending Limit To set the spending limit of each PPV program Shows you general information of your Directv HD Receiver Getting the System InformationGeneral Info To view General information in the HD receiver Feature List To view Feature list in the HD receiver Tuner List To view Tuner list in the your HD receiver System Upgrade To upgrade the software in the Directv HD Receiver Basic Test Testing the SystemTo test basic items in Directv HD Receiver Satellite Dish Antenna Outdoor Unit Test To test the Outdoor Unit Transponder Test To test the Transponder Replace Card To replace the card VCR Control Setup To set up the VCR Control Remote Control Setup To choose the Remote Control type Help Help See the Help feature Product Specifications Inputs/Outputs Troubleshooting See section Nels Lite services. see sectionDon’t receive Screen Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor Be adjusted temporarilyMake sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly Arrange for the password to be re-set Digital mode see section Using my custom stylesCaption settings for Analog and Digital modes Additional problems Press the Reset button see section Limited Warranty Software License Agreement Index Contact Directv with questions about