Introduction, New World of Digital Entertainment | Sony SAT-HD300

1. INTRODUCTION

1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment

Welcome to the SAT-HD300 DIRECTV® HD Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver that show- cases a new generation of digital entertainment.

The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HD Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital programs even on your analog TV. However an analog TV will not display the HD quality.

The Advanced Program Guide™ delivered via satellite service also enables you to access and view program listings for over-the-air broadcasts and cable as well as DIRECTV® programming.

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Sony SAT-HD300 operating instructions Introduction, New World of Digital Entertainment

Contents

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 Normal and Wide Format Signals Letter boxCropped Squeezed Normal WidePanorama Zoom Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio Signals Audio Advanced Program Guide On-Screen DisplayMain Menu Setup and Connections Unpacking Remote ControlBatteries Access Card Remote Control RF Antenna Directv HD ReceiverBatteries Component Out Jacks and Cables Back Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Audio Out 1,2 Digital Audio OutData Port VCR Control General Recommendations Connection ComponentConnections 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 VCR Recording VCR ConnectionRefer to -5, ‘TV Connection’ 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 VOL volume +/- buttons Wide Mode buttonMenu button CH channel +/- buttons Signal button Power buttonAMP VOL amplifier volume +/- buttons 30 AV1/AV2/DVD/AMP switch Programming the Remote Control Test the remote controlYou can find these codes on section Press the Code SET button VCR Codes Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsTV Codes DVD Codes AMP Amplfier Codes Initial Setup Basic Operation Viewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon Directv Lock IconAlternate Audio English Message Icon Accessing Favorite Channels Multi-Freeze mode is only available for Digital channels Freeze ScreenPage Advanced Program Guide About the Advanced Program GuideTo bring up 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 Moving through the Advanced Program Guide Line ScrollingScrolling Date Scrolling Direct Jumping Picture In Guide view Selecting a Program Current Program / non Pay Per ViewCurrent Program / Directv 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 Accessing the On-screen Menu CustomizationTo 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 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 Initializing the System About Initial SetupDish Setup To enter your location To Select your dish type in Manual SelectionDish Positioning Signal Strength To see the signal strengthDish Setup again 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 To scan the channels with the antenna Managing ChannelsAuto Program Channel Search Manual Ch. Add To add the channels missed in your channel list Favorite/Ch. Edit To create a custom list Customization To set auto clock Setting the ClockClock Auto Clock Manual To set manual clock Setting Default Signal Out To set Out to TV settings of the Directv HD ReceiverOutput Channel Loop Through Hook-up Help To see Hook-up Help Digital Output Setting the AudioTo set the digital audio mode 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 screen format of your TV Refer to -4 Normal and Wide Format SignalsChoosing the Aspect Ratio Letter Box Standard ExpandShrink Program Format Output Format Available Aspect Ratio Setting Digital Caption ServicesTo set Digital Caption Trol Setting Digital Caption Style To set DTV Caption Style Setting Closed Caption Caption1 CC1 Advanced Advanced SetupTo set advanced Setup Menu Running Auto Demo To run Auto Demo To activate or deactivate the Lock System Setting LocksLock System Block Channel To block channels MOVIE/MPAA rating Movie RatingTo block movie programs TV Rating Children Programs TV Rating for Children’s ProgramsTo block TV programs TV Rating for General Programs TV-MAMature Audience Only Spending Limit To set the spending limit of each PPV program Getting the System Information General InfoShows you general information of your Directv HD Receiver 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 To test basic items in Directv HD Receiver Testing the SystemBasic Test 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 Nels Lite services. see section Don’t receiveSee section Screen Be adjusted temporarily Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properlyPoint the remote control unit at the remote control sensor Arrange for the password to be re-set Using my custom styles Caption settings for Analog and Digital modesDigital mode see section Additional problems Press the Reset button see section Limited Warranty Software License Agreement Index Contact Directv with questions about