On-Screen Display, Main Menu | Sony SAT-HD300 specification

2-6. On-Screen Display

Main Menu

You can adjust the setup through a user-friendly on-screen menu using the remote control. While viewing a program, the on-screen menu will appear on your TV screen if you press the MENU button on your remote control. The on-screen menu is operated using a simple, straight-forward ‘Highlight and Select’ process. You just highlight a menu item by using “DEFG” on your remote control, and select it by pressing “ ”. The on-screen menu also offers visual cues for easy guidance.

Advanced Program Guide™

The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver offers you a comprehensive pro- gram list that contains information about programs with hundreds of channels, including ana- log Antenna and digital (ATSC). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you will not be able to see the Advanced Program Guide.

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Sony SAT-HD300 operating instructions On-Screen Display, Main Menu, Advanced Program Guide

Contents

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