3-865-515-21 (2) DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions BEFORE USING YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM You must activate your programming service by calling your program providers: DIRECTV USSB 1-800-347-3288 1-800-204-8772 For more information, see page 22. SAT-A4 MODEL ONLY RF ANTENNA: The digital satellite receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled.
WARNING Owner’s Record To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The number for the access card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.
Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 5 Introducing the DIRECTV System Using the Options Menu 4 5 6 43 44 45 46 48 49 54 56 59 61 Features Package Contents Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Chapter 2 Using Basic Functions 7 8 9 10 Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Remote Control for Model SAT-B3 Using a Program Guide Using the Station Index Overview Displaying the Options Menu Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases Setting Display Options Using the Jump Loop Feature Setting Locks and Limits Setting Up
Chapter 1 Introducing the DIRECTV System Welcome to the Sony brand DIRECTV System, the ultimate digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of features of the system and to check the carton contents of the Digital Satellite Receiver. Features Here are just a few benefits you’ll enjoy: Excellent Performance q Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of laserdisc players. q Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home theater experience.
Package Contents Check to make sure you’ve received the following items in the Digital Satellite Receiver’s carton: * Digital Satellite Receiver SAT R WE TV PO SAT BLE CA TV EP G SLE PIP F BLE + CH CA TIN MU AP SW ON CTI OF ITE OR - P FAV JUM DIO FUN AU ION SIT PO SAT TV/ EO VID TV/ 1 2 4 3 6 5 9 8 7 Access Card TER EN IDE 0 Y PLA DIS GU Y OR CH TEG CA NU EX ME IND VO L E PAG T EXI * * * RF Antenna and S-Video cable are not included with S
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate other video components, such as a TV or cable box, you must also program the remote as described in the Appendix on page 85. To install the batteries: 1 Push and slide open the battery compartment. SAT-A4 Remote Control: SAT-B3 Remote Control: 2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied).
frutiger bold Chapter 2 Using Basic Functions You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here’s an overview of the buttons you’ll use most often. Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 SAT POWER Button POWER MUTING SLEEP CABLE SAT TV Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.
Remote Control for Model SAT-B3 frutiger POWER MUTING VTR TV SAT Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver on and off. FUNCTION TV/VIDEO TV VTR SAT POWER Button SAT FUNCTION Buttons 1 2 3 Selects the component (SAT, TV, VTR) that you want to operate. These buttons flash to indicate which component the remote control is set to operate. To control your TV or VTR(VCR), you must first program the remote control, as described on page 85.
Using a Program Guide The program guide displays the programming that’s available from your program providers. 1 Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Custom Guide. CUSTOM GUIDE WED OCT 5 8:45 PM First Knight 8:00 PM 10:00 PM PG-13 Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia Ormond.
Using the Station Index The Station Index lets you select a program from a grid of station logos and call letters. Note Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the button to purchase the program, etc. 1 Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you’ve ordered. Press INDEX to bring up the Station Index.
Chapter 3 Connecting Your DIRECTV System Read this chapter to set up your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system. Overview You can connect the Digital Satellite Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up and operate your Digital Satellite Receiver.
TV Only TV With RF Connector Only Refer to the illustration below. Your VHF/UHF IN jack may be labeled as RF IN. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the Satellite Antenna’s LNB to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Note A VHF/UHF connection does not provide stereo sound. To receive stereo sound, you must use an A/V connection (described on page 13).
TV With A/V Connectors Refer to the illustration below. If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the TV’s AUDIO IN jack. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the Satellite Antenna’s LNB to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. 3 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s TEL LINE jack.
TV and VCR Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the Satellite Antenna’s LNB to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Complete one of the following to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver: q Better Connection: Connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s A/V jacks to the A/V IN jacks on the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack (monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower AUDIO L (mono) jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver.
2 Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD CH3 CH4 RF REMOTE SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO (OPTICAL) VHF/UHF IN 1 DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO LOW SPEED DATA 2 R VCR CONTROL VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT TEL LINE L(MONO) VIDEO OUT AC IN~ 4 1 5 2 2 3 SAT-A4 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B3.
Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver) Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the Satellite Antenna’s LNB to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver’s A/V IN jacks. 3 Connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DIGITAL OUT jack to the A/V receiver’s digital optical input jack (SAT-A4 only).
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Connecting the IR Blaster The IR Blaster works with the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Timer function to automatically start and stop the recording function of your VCR. SAT-A4 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B3. 1 Connect the IR Blaster to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s VCR CONTROL jack. Then place the IR Blaster below and in front of the VCR, about 1/2 ” to 1”. For best results, place the IR Blaster directly below the VCR’s IR receiving area.
Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A4 Only) The RF (radio frequency) antenna enables the remote control to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver even if the Digital Satellite Receiver is located in another room or is placed behind a cabinet door. Note You must set up the RF antenna if you plan on using the RF feature. To set up the RF antenna: Do not place the RF antenna directly on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver or any other metal object. For best results, place the RF antenna in a visible location.
Setting Up Your DIRECTV System Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs 1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the Digital Satellite Receiver. (For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/V connection.) 2 Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these components. Then set their output switches accordingly. 3 Turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver and select a station.
Chapter 4 Using the DIRECTV System Features Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay per view programs. Overview This chapter provides detailed instructions for using the main features of your Digital Satellite Receiver. Topics include: q Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready to be used (page 22).
Before You Get Started ... Make sure you (or your DIRECTV System installer) have completed the following procedures before you start using your Digital Satellite Receiver: 1 Install the Satellite Antenna as described in the Satellite Dish Antenna Operating Instructions. Note Make certain that you (or your installer) have optimized the signal strength.
Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select All of the features and functions of the Digital Satellite Receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below. Step 1: Highlight q To highlight, move the joystick (SAT-A4) or press the arrow buttons (SAT-B3) on the remote to move the on-screen highlight to the item that you want to select. Step 2: Select q After you’ve highlighted the item that you want, select it by pressing the button.
Displaying the Program Guide You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because the DIRECTV System offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch. To display the Master Guide: q Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Then highlight and select MASTER GUIDE from the menu.
Features of the Program Guide When you select a guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, a program guide appears, similar to the following: Program Guide MASTER GUIDE WED OCT 5 8:45 PM Day, Date, Time First Knight Program Description Schedule Grid 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM xxxx PG-13 Station logo Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia Ormond.
Moving Through the Program Guide The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning. Scrolling To scroll, use the remote control to move the highlight one position at a time. You can scroll to different stations or time slots.
Displaying Favorite Stations To see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide: q Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations currently set for the five Favorite Station Guides (FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), and then back to the normal guide. Note See page 37 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.
Selecting a Program from the Guide For all programs except pay per view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the button. If the program is currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears. If the program has not yet started, a pop-up window appears, which gives you the option of adding the program to the Timer list, returning to the program guide, or tuning to the current program on that station.
Selecting a Category List The Category List displays programs alphabetically by program title, as opposed to the Guide format, which sorts the programs numerically by station number. A sample Movies List is shown below. The buttons that appear for each program indicate start times. MOVIES LIST For example, in this sample Movie List, “First Knight,” with a start time of 9:00PM, is highlighted. Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia Ormond.
Selecting a Different Category Guide or List You can use the SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide in either the Guide or List format. 1 2 The GUIDE and TIME options are not available when you select CATEGORY LIST. Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select CATEGORY GUIDE or CATEGORY LIST from the Main Menu. The Select Guide (or List) screen appears.
Selecting a Guide Time The TIME option lets you select from a list of future program guides. To select a future program guide: 1 2 Select TIME from the Category Guide screen. Select the time you want to display.
Selecting a Guide Subcategory The SUBCATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide subcategories, based on the selected program category. Note You cannot select SUBCATEGORIES if CATEGORY is set to ALL. To select a program guide subcategory: 1 Select SUBCATEGORY from the Category Guide screen. The Select Subcategory screen appears. 2 Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes the checkmark from all the subcategories.
Using the Station Index The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters) of all the stations in the system. To display the Station Index: q Press the INDEX button on the remote control. The Station Index appears. The station you are currently tuned to is automatically highlighted and program title is displayed at the top. Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you’ve ordered.
Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station Index To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index: q Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the five Favorite Station Guides. FAVORITE 1 The top row contains your seven favorite stations from one of your five Favorite Station Guides.
Setting Up the Timer You can select from two ways to automate VCR recording of programs: q Setting the Timer and then setting your VCR timer. q Setting the Timer and using the Sony IR Blaster to automatically control the VCR (see “Connecting the IR Blaster” on page 18, and “VCR Recording” on page 66 for details). Setting the Timer To set the timer: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select TIMER SETUP. The Timer Setup screen appears.
Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer To set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week: 1 In step 4 (page 35), move the highlight down repeatedly to select one of the DAY options, which are displayed in the following sequence: Current Date à DAILY à MON-FRI à EVERY SAT ...
Using the Favorite Station Guides The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that includes up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to five Favorite Station Guides: FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides To set up the Favorite Station Guide: 1 Before you can bring up the Favorite Station Guide, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off any on-screen displays. Press the FAVORITE button.
3 To clear a Favorite Station button that is already assigned, select CLEAR STATION. To assign a station to the flashing Favorite Station button, do one of the following: q Select it from the station list by highlighting it and then pressing the button. q Enter the station number (such as 100), using the 0-9 buttons on the remote. Then press the button.
To set other Favorite Station buttons: q Repeat steps 2 and 3. To clear a Favorite Station button setting: q Overwrite the setting by repeating steps 2 and 3. Or, highlight the button and then select CLEAR STATION. To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide: q Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly to select the Favorite Station Guide you want (FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). To tune to a Favorite Station (and exit the Favorite Station Guide): q Press the number button that represents the station.
Displaying the Program Banner The program banner provides useful information about the program you’re currently watching. Note Before you can bring up the program banner, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off any on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the button to purchase the program, etc. To display the program banner: q Press the DISPLAY button.
Using the DISPLAY Feature You can use the DISPLAY button to change the appearance of the onscreen displays. The chart below illustrates how the DISPLAY button toggles through the three types of displays of Program Guides (and Lists), Station Index, and Favorite Station Guide. Program Guide/List Station Index Favorite Station Guide 7 stations with program description 3 rows Standard MASTER GUIDE WED OCT 5 8:45 PM First Knight FAVORITE STATION GUIDE 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PG-13 Act. Adv.
Chapter 5 Using the Options Menu Read this chapter to get information about using the Options Menu to customize the setup of the on-screen displays, review and cancel your purchases, and read mail messages that have been sent to you. Overview This chapter describes how to: q Check and cancel pay per view programs you’ve ordered (page 45). q Change the look of the program guides, including the color of the on-screen displays and the order in which the stations are displayed (page 46).
Displaying the Options Menu To bring up the Options Menu: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select OPTIONS MENU. MAIN MENU CATEGORY GUIDE MOVIE GUIDE MASTER GUIDE 2 CATEGORY LIST 3 5 MOVIE LIST 6 EXIT 4 OPTIONS MENU 7 TIMER SETUP SETUP MENU 8 9 The Options Menu appears.
Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases Use the Review/Cancel Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you’ve made through your Digital Satellite Receiver. You can also use this screen to cancel pay per view (PPV) programs you’ve ordered, but haven’t yet watched. Note The Review/Cancel Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote control. It doesn’t include purchases made by calling your program provider.
Setting Display Options The Set Display Options screen allows you to customize the look of the on-screen displays and to select how you want the JUMP button to function (Standard or Jump Loop). To bring up the Set Display Options screen: 1 Select DISPLAY OPTIONS from the Options Menu. The Set Display Options screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. 2 Select an option from the screen (see the following descriptions).
Setting the Station Order The STATION ORDER option lets you change the order in which stations are displayed in the program guides to alphabetical or numerical. The default setting is NUMERICAL. 1 2 ALPHABETICAL station order defines the sequence of the stations according to their call letters, such as ABC, CNN, etc. It does not define the sequence of stations by program name. Select NUMERICAL or ALPHABETICAL.
Using the Jump Loop Feature Standard Jump vs. Jump Loop Mode When the Digital Satellite Receiver is set to Standard Jump mode, pressing the JUMP button toggles back and forth between the two most recently selected stations. When the Digital Satellite Receiver is set to Jump Loop mode, pressing the JUMP button toggles among as many as 5 stations that you assign to a Jump Loop. Once you assign a station to the Jump Loop, you can use the JUMP button to quickly toggle through all the stations in the loop.
Setting Locks and Limits The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay per view programs. To display the Locks and Limits screen: 1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu. The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button.
Setting a Spending Limit To set a spending limit: 1 2 Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Enter a spending limit, using the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value. Then press the button. SET LOCKS AND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT RATINGS LIMIT SET SPENDING LIMIT None Enter the spending limit and press . RETURN LOCK HELP PAY PER VIEW STATION LOCKS 3 4 Setting a Ratings Limit UNLOCKED 0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4.
Setting the Pay Per View Lock To set the pay per view lock: 1 2 Select PAY PER VIEW from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Select LOCKED to prevent PPV program purchases. Select UNLOCKED to allow PPV program purchases. SET LOCKS AND LIMITS RETURN SPENDING LIMIT LOCK RATINGS LIMIT HELP PAY PER VIEW STATION LOCKS 3 4 SET PPV LOCK Select pay per view lock status. UNLOCKED LOCKED Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4. Lock your system, as described in “Locking Your System” on page 52.
Locking Your System To lock an unlocked system: 1 2 DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You’ll need this number to unlock your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits you’ve set. If you do forget your passcode, call your program provider for assistance. Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the numerical value.
Unlocking Your System To unlock a locked system: 1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu. The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. The padlock ( ) indicates that the system is currently locked. 2 3 Select UNLOCK. Enter the passcode number you used to lock the system. Use the 09 buttons to enter the numerical value.
Setting Up a List of Custom Stations If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe to or watch often, you can use the Custom Stations feature to specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip.
Using the AUTO Skip Feature When you select the AUTO button, the Digital Satellite Receiver automatically scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning process, the Digital Satellite Receiver determines which stations you are not authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can use this feature as a starting point to creating your own list of custom stations.
Setting Audio Options Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. For example, a football game might use a different audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include Dolby Digital sound as well as both English and Spanish language audio tracks. How to Determine which Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program To determine which audio track is available: 1 2 Tune to the program. Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.
4 To change the audio track for the current program, select an audio track. To change the default language for all programs, select DEFAULT. Then see “Setting a Default Language” below. To change the default Dolby Digital setting, select DOLBY DIGITAL. Then see “Setting Dolby Digital” on page 58. 5 Setting a Default Language To save your changes and return to the Options Menu, select OK. Then select EXIT from the Options Menu to return to the program you were watching.
Setting Dolby Digital (SAT-A4 only) Use the DOLBY DIGITAL button to select the default setting for receiving Dolby Digital sound. This setting determines the output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal only. The AUDIO out jacks do not output Dolby Digital signals. Note To enjoy Dolby Digital sound, you must connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital A/V receiver. To set Dolby Digital: 1 2 Select DOLBY DIGITAL from the Set Audio screen.
Reading Your Messages Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions, or billing. How to Determine When You’ve Received Mail There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail: q The Digital Satellite Receiver front panel MESSAGE indicator lights up. q An envelope ( ) appears in the Program Banner, accessed by pressing the DISPLAY button.
Reading a Message To read a message: 1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message appears with a checkmark (ü) beside it. Then select READ. MESSAGES ü 11/6 Sign up now for our special ... 11/8 Welcome to USSB .... 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving .... RETURN READ HELP The full text of the message appears. READ MESSAGE ü 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at DIRECTV. 2 RETURN ERASE HELP To erase a message after you’ve read it, select ERASE.
Selecting Data Services In the future, your program providers may provide data services, which you can access through specific stations using the Digital Satellite Receiver’s low-speed data port. For details about using a data port to access these data services, call your program providers. How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station To determine if data services are available on a specific station: 1 2 Tune to the station. Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.
3 Changing the Default Data Service Select one of the following: To Do This ... Do This ... Change the data service for the current station only Select the data service and then select RETURN. Change the data service for all stations Select DEFAULT (then see “Changing the Default Data Service” below). Change the baud rate for the Digital Satellite Receiver’s wide band data port Select BAUD (then see “Setting the Baud Rate” below).
Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu Read this chapter to set up your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, check the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difficulties you may be having with your system. Overview The Setup Menu includes several options you can use to set up and troubleshoot your system. Use the Setup Menu to: q Set up and point your Satellite Antenna (page 65). q Set up your VCR Recording feature (page 66). q Replace your access card (page 68).
Displaying the Setup Menu To set up your system, first bring up the Setup Menu, as follows: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SETUP MENU.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna To install the Satellite Antenna, or to check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen. Note Make ertain that the signal strength of the Satellite Antenna is optimized. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance.
VCR Recording After hooking up your IR Blaster (see “Connecting the IR Blaster” on page 18 for details), you must identify and set the manufacturer and code type of your VCR. After doing this, you should perform an IR test to ensure that all of your VCR functions are working properly. 1 Select VCR RECORDING from the Setup Menu.
3 Note: You will need to reenter the Manufacturer and Code each time you enter the VCR RECORDING screen. After selecting the manufacturer, select the CODE type of your VCR. VCR RECORDING SONY CODE Manufacturer Code Model Test 4 0 Select the code for your Sony VCR 1 2 3 4 OK CANCEL HELP Select TEST to determine if the POWER ON/OFF, RECORD and STOP functions of your VCR are working properly.
Replacing Your Access Card In the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Access Card option to initialize your new card. During this process, you’ll follow the on-screen instructions to copy information from the old card onto the new card. After you initialize the new card, your old card becomes invalid. To replace your access card: 1 Select ACCESS CARD from the Setup Menu.
3 Selecting RETURN returns you to the Setup Menu, without starting the initialization process. Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen. REPLACE ACCESS CARD OK RETURN Please insert OLD access card and select OK to initialize NEW card. HELP CAUTION: After you select OK, you cannot stop this process, and your OLD access card will no longer be valid. 4 Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the procedure.
Setting the Aspect Ratio Use the Aspect Ratio option to set the Digital Satellite Receiver’s display to match your TV’s picture. To set the aspect ratio: 1 2 Select ASPECT RATIO from the Setup Menu. Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have: q If you have a standard TV, select 4:3. q If you have a wide-screen TV, select 16:9. Selecting CANCEL returns you to the Setup Menu, without saving your selection.
Setting Up the Remote Control (SAT-A4 Only) The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to accept IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signals from the remote control and to change the RF security code for the Digital Satellite Receiver. You can also use this screen to display a list of codes you can use to program the remote control to operate other components, such as TVs and cable boxes.
Setting the Security Code (SAT-A4 Only) If the Digital Satellite Receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from a neighbor’s house), you can eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the Digital Satellite Receiver and remote control. Note As an alternative, you can eliminate this problem by disabling the RF capability of the Digital Satellite Receiver, if you have no need for RF transmission.
Step 2: Set the Remote Control’s RF Security Code 1 2 Press the CODE SET button on the remote control. 3 Press the ENTER button on the remote control. Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter the threedigit security code you selected for the Digital Satellite Receiver in step 2 on page 72. The RF security code is now changed for both the Digital Satellite Receiver and remote control.
Displaying the Programmable Codes You can also use the Setup Remote screen to display a list of codes you can use to program the remote control to operate other components, such as TVs and VCRs. Note These code numbers and instructions are also described in “Programming the Remote Control” on page 85. To display the list of programmable codes: 1 2 SAT-A4: The SAT-A4 remote control can be programmed to control most brands of TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, and laserdisc players (LDP).
Running a System Test The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including: q Antenna signal q System tuning q Phone line q Access card Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your system. To run the System Test: 1 2 Select SYSTEM TEST from the Setup Menu. Select TEST. RUN SYSTEM TEST SIGNAL TEST TUNING RETURN PHONE HELP CARD The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.
Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts Displaying Troubleshooting Information To display troubleshooting information: 1 Select TROUBLESHOOTING from the Setup Menu. SETUP MENU REMOTE CONTROL 1 ANTENNA ACCESS CARD Displaying Tips and Shortcut Information VCR RECORDING 3 5 ASPECT RATIO 6 8 TIPS AND SHORTCUTS 9 EXIT 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 7 SYSTEM TEST 2 Select the topic for which you want information. Details of that topic are displayed.
Appendix Other Information This appendix includes supplementary information, including: q Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the front and back panels of the Digital Satellite Receiver (page 78). q Remote control button descriptions (page 81). q Programming the remote to operate your TV and other video components (page 85). q Troubleshooting information (page 87). q Precautions (page 90). q FCC Information (page 91). q Limited warranty (page 92). q Specifications (page 93).
Location and Function of Controls Front Panel DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-A4 POWER 32 BIT MICRO PROCESSOR POWER TIMER MESSAGE GUIDE MENU Button Description POWER Button Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver on and off. MENU Button Brings up the Main Menu. GUIDE Button Brings up the Custom Guide. The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-screen displays (program guides, menus, etc.). The button selects highlighted items.
Back Panel (SAT-A4) ACCESS CARD SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN 1 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CH3 CH4 RF REMOTE S VIDEO LOW SPEED DATA 2 VCR CONTROL R L(MONO) VIDEO OUT VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT TEL LINE AC IN~ Connector Description Cable Type SATELLITE IN Connects to the LNB on the Satellite Antenna. Solid Bare Copper RG-6 Coaxial (75-ohm/F-type) DIGITAL OUT Connects to the optical in jack on your Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital A/V receiver.
Back Panel (SAT-B3) CH3 CH4 ACCESS CARD SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO LOW SPEED DATA VCR CONTROL VHF/UHF IN R L(MONO) VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT TEL LINE AC IN~ 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 technologies, as they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required.
Using the Remote Control After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components: The FUNCTION buttons flash to indicate which component the remote control is set to operate. 1 Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box, TV, or the Digital Satellite Receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION button.
Button Operates Description TV/VIDEO TV Switches the input of the TV. TV/SAT SAT Switches the output of the Digital Satellite Receiver to TV (normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a TV cable or antenna, or to SAT programs. SAT TV SAT: Used to tune to and set stations in the Jump Loop (SAT). See “Using the Jump Loop Feature” on page 48 for details. TV, Cable: Tunes to the last station you were tuned to. SAT Used for setting up and using the Favorite Station Guides.
Inside Panel (SAT-A4) ––––––––––– POWER ––––––––––– MUTING SAT SLEEP VTR 2 DVD VTR 3 AMP CABLE TV Button Operates Description VTR 2 DVD VTR 3 AMP VCR DVD AMP Switches to VCR, DVD or AMP mode, depending on how you’ve set up the remote for these positions. VCR DVD Eject VCR DVD Rewind VCR DVD Play VCR DVD Fast-forward POWER VCR DVD AMP Turns the VCR, DVD or amp on and off. TV/VTR VCR AMP Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR. Changes the input of the amp.
SAT-B3 Remote Control Button Operates POWER MUTING VTR TV SAT VTR(VCR): Turns the VTR(VCR) on and off. TV: Turns the TV on and off. SAT: Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver on and off. VTR(VCR): Puts the remote in VTR mode. In VTR mode, the remote operates your VCR. TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode, the remote operates your TV. SAT: Puts the remote in Digital Satellite Receiver mode. In SAT mode, the remote operates your digital satellite receiver.
Programming the Remote Control The Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs. If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have other video components that you want to control with the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote, use the following procedures to program the remote. Note Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to be used with the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote.
Programmable Codes TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell (M.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies q No picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture) If you are receiving only a few stations, for example, stations 100, 205, and 999, call your program providers to have your programming activated. q Check to make sure the Digital Satellite Receiver is on and set to SAT mode. See page 81 or 84. q Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the Digital Satellite Receiver.
Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies Cannot find the station of the pay per view program you’ve ordered q See “Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases” on page 45 to get information Cannot cancel a pay per view order via the Purchase menu option q You cannot cancel pay per view orders that you’ve watched or tuned to.
Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies Access card problems q Check that the card is inserted properly. See page 68. q Call your program providers. See “Customer Support” on page 2. Remote control does not work q To operate your TV or other video components, make sure you’ve programmed the remote properly. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 85. Note: The remote codes may be erased whenever you remove the batteries. Program the remote again if you’ve removed or replaced the batteries.
Precautions On Safety q If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the Digital Satellite Receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. q Operate the Digital Satellite Receiver only on 120 V AC. q For detailed safety precautions, see the “Important Safeguards” leaflet that came with the Digital Satellite Receiver.
FCC Regulations and Information FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information Your Digital Satellite Receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines.
Limited Warranty DIRECTV Systems SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1 LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges. 2 PARTS.
Specifications Input Jacks UHF/VHF 75 ohm f-type Satellite Dish Antenna 75 ohm f-type RF Remote (SAT-A4) AC Power (120 V, 60 Hz) Output Jacks S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2) OPTICAL OUT (1) AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (2) VHF(SAT)/UHF, f-type Low-Speed Data 9-pin D-Sub Female TEL LINE VCR CONTROL (1) Input Frequency 950 - 1450 MHz Power Requirements AC 120 V Power Consumption 20 W max Dimensions (w/h/d) 280 x 66.5 x 228.5 mm 11 x 2 5/8 x 9 inches Weight 2.7 kg/6.0 lbs (SAT-A4) 2.
Index 0-9 buttons 7, 8, 26, 82, 84 16:9 aspect ratio 70 4:3 aspect ratio 70 (audio symbol) 40, 56 (data services symbol) 40, 61 Dolby Digital Audio symbol 40, 56 (lock symbol) 49, 53 (messages symbol) 59 button 7, 8, 27, 78 Hi-Fi A/V system 16 home entertainment system 16 IR Blaster 18 RF antenna 19 TV and VCR 14 TV with A/V connectors 13 TV with RF connector 12 Custom Guide 54 See also Master Guide customer support numbers 2, 92 H, I, J Highlight and Select, explained 23 INDEX button 7, 8, 82, 84 IR Blas
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.
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