Sony SAT-A4 Manuel d'utilisateur

3-865-515-21 (1)DIRECTV Digital Satellite ReceiverOperating InstructionsBEFORE USING YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEMYou must activate your programming service by

Using the Station IndexYour Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you've ordered.The Sta

Chapter 3Connecting YourDIRECTV System Read this chapter to set up your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or vi

TV OnlyTV With RF Connector OnlyYour VHF/UHF IN jack jnay be labeled as RFIN.Refer to the illustration below.»1 Connect the RG-6 cable frcTm th

TV With A/V ConnectorsIfi/our TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the TV’s AUDIO

TV and VCRYour VHF/UHF IN jack may he labeled as RF IN.Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the Satell

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Home Entertainment System(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.Connect the RG-6 cable from the Sat

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Connecting the IR BlasterSAT-A4 receiver is pictured, hut connections are identical for SAT-B3.The IR Blaster works with the Digital Satellite Receive

Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A4 Only)Do not place the RF antenna directly on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver or any other metal object. For be

WARNINGOwner's RecordTo reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

Setting Up Your DIRECTV SystemViewing Satellite ProgramsViewing Cable or Off-Air ProgramsRecording Satellite Programs While Watching Cable or Off-Air

Chapter 4Using the DIRECTV System FeaturesOverviewRead this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide. Station In

Before You Get StartedMake sure you (or your DirecTV System installer) have completed the following procedures before you start using your Digital Sat

Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and SelectAll of the features and functions of the Digital Satellite Receiver can be operated using a simple,

Displaying the Program GuideYou can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons.

Features of the Program GuideWhen you select a guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, a program guide appears, similar to t

Moving Through the Program GuideThe on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the program guide usually contains many pa

Displaying Favorite StationsChanging the Appearance of the GuideTo see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide:□ Press the FAVORITE bu

Selecting a Program from the GuideOrdering Pay Per View ProgramsSelecting RETURN returns you to the previous screen, without ¡mrchasing the program.Se

Selecting a Category ListThe buttons that appear for each prof^ram indicate start times.For example, in this sample Movie List, "First Knight,&qu

ContentsChapter 1Introducing the DIRECTV SystemChapter 5Using the Options Menu4 Features43Overview5 Package Contents44Displaying the Options Menu6 Ins

Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListYou can use the SELECT GUIDE and SET J:CT LIST options in the Main Menu tc' select subsets ot the Mas

Selecting a Guide TimeThe TIME option lets you select from a list of future program guides.To select a future program guide:1 Select TIME from the Ca

raietd:iceSelecting a Guide SubcategoryThe SUBCATEGORY option lets you select from a list of programguide subcategories, based on the selected program

Using the Station IndexThe Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo Jor call letters) of all the stations in the system.To

Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station IndexTo display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index;□ Press the FAVORITE button.Pre

Setting Up the TimerSetting the TimerOne Button RecordingIf you've entered the Timer Setup screen by selecting a future program from a program gu

Setting the Daily/Weekly TimerChanging/Checking/ Clearing Timer SettingsNotes on Using the TimerTo set the timer for every day or for the same day(s

Using the Favorite Station GuidesThe Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that includes up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up

3 To assign a station to the flashing Favorite Station button, do one of the following:□ Select it from the station list by highlighting it and then

Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide TitleTo set other Favorite Station buttons:□ Repeat steps 2 and 3.To clear a Favorite Station button setting

Chapter 1Introducing the DIRECTV SystemFeaturesWelcome to the Sony brand DIRECTV System, the ultimate digital entertainment experience. Read this chap

Displaying the Program BannerThe program banner provides useful information about the program you're currently watching.NoteBefore you can bring

Using the DISPLAY FeatureYou can use the DISPLAY button to change the appearance of the onscreen displays.The chart below illustrates how the DISPLAY

Chapter 5Using the Options MenuOverviewRead this chapter to get information about using the Options Menu to customize the setup of the on-screen displ

Displaying the Options MenuTo bring up the Options Menu:1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.2 Select OPTIONS MENU.MAIN MENUCATEGORYGUI

Checking and Cancelling PPV PurchasesUse the Review/Cancel Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you've made through your Digital

Setting Display OptionsThe Set Display Options screen allows you to customize the look of the on-screen displays and to select how you want the JUMP b

Setting the Station OrderALPHABETICAL station order defines the sequence of the stations according to their call letters, such as ABC, CNN, etc. It do

Using the Jump Loop Featurestandard Jump vs. Jump Loop ModeUsing Jump LoopsWhen the Digital Satellite Receiver is set to Standard Jump mode, pressing

Setting Locks and LimitsIf your system is locked, the padlock symbol appears ), and you must first unlock it before you can make any changes to the lo

Package ContentsCheck to make sure you've received the following items in the Digital Satellite Receiver's carton:Digital Satellite Receive

Setting a Spending LimitTo set a spending limit:1 Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.2 Enter a spending limit, using the 0-9

Setting the Pay Per View LockSetting Station LocksTo set the pay per view lock:1 Select PAY PER VIEW from the Set Locks and Limits screen.2 Select L

Locking Your SystemDON'T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You'll need this number to unlock your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits

Unlocking Your SystemTo unlock a locked system:1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu.The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the curr

Setting Up a List of Custom StationsTo quickly skip or "imskip" stations, select ALL (to skip nil) or NÒNE (to skip none).Selecting CANCEL r

Using the AUTO Skip FeatureScIecHiif^ STOP mtcrrupts the Auto Skip process and rciiinis you to the previous screen, which displays the stations that h

Setting Audio OptionsHow to Determine which Audio Tracks Are Available for a ProgramSelecting an Audio TrackYour program providers may broadcast multi

Setting a Default Language4 To change the audio track for the current program, select an audit) track.To change the default language for all programs

Setting Dolby Digital (SAT-A4 only)Use the DOLBY DIGITAL button to select the default setting for receiving Dolby Digital sound. This setting determ

Reading Your MessagesHow to Determine When You've Received MailDisplaying Your MessagesOccasionally, your program providers will send messages t

Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlBefore you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use thi

Reading a Message1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen, A selected message appears with a checkmark ) beside it. Then select READ.To read a m

Selecting Data ServicesHow to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a StationIn the future, your program providers may provide data services, wh

Changing the Default Data ServiceThe titles of the data services may be different, based on the service being provided.Select one of the following:T

Chapter 6Using the SetupMenuRead this chapter to set up your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, check the antenna's signal strength,

Displaying the Setup MenuTo set up your system, first bring up the Setup Menu, as follows:12Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SE

Setting Up the Satellite Dish AntennaSelecting RETURN returns you to the Setup Menu.To install the Satellite Antenna, or to check the current signal l

VCR RecordingAfter hooking up your IR Blaster (see "Connecting the IR Blaster" on page 18 for details), you must identify and set the manufa

Note:Yon loill lU'i’íi lo rccutor ¡he Manufacturor and Codooach fiinc yon nitor tho VCR RliCORDING serení.3 After selec'tinj^ the manulaclu

Replacing Your Access CardIn the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Access Card option to initialize your n

3 Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen.Selecting RETURN returns you to the Setup Menu, -without storting the hutiaiiztilion process.REPLACE

Chapter 2Using Basic FunctionsYou can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here's an overview of the buttons y

Setting the Aspect RatioSelecting CANCEL returns you to the Setup Menu, without saving your selection.Use the Aspect Ratio option to set the Digital S

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 (radi

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

To Determine the Current Security Code for the Remote Control (SAT-A4 Only)Step 2: Set the Remote Control's RF Security Code1 Press the CODE SET

Displaying the Programmable CodesSAT-A4: The SAT-A4 remote control can be programmed to control most brands of TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, and laserdisc p

Running a System TestIf The System Test Reports Any Problems...The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, includin

Displaying Help, Tips, and ShortcutsDisplaying Troubleshooting InformationTo display troubleshooting information:1 Select TROUBLESHOOTING from the Set

Appendixother InformationThis appendix includes supplementary information, including:□ Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on t

Location and Function of ControlsFront PanelD I n E CTVTIMERButton DescriptionPOWER Button Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.MENU Button

Back Panel (SAT-A4)Connector DescriptionCable TypeSATELLITE INConnects to the LNB on the Satellite Antenna.Solid Bare Copper RG-6 Coaxial (75-ohm / F-

Remote Control for Model SAT-B3TVA'IDEO/^R TV SAT0(0 o oTv/vTRO 0 © I ©TV,SAT _ Io @ ©o 0(D(1)® ® i)OtSPLAY ENTERo #INDEX CATEGORY GUIDESAT POW

Back Panel (SAT-B3)ConnectorDescriptionCable TypeSATELLITE INConnects to the LNB on the Satellite Antenna.Solid Bare Copper RG-6 Coaxial (75-ohm / F-t

Using the Remote ControlThe FUNCTION buttons flash to Indicate xvhich component the remote control is set to operate.SAT-A4 Remote ControlO

ButtonOperatesDescriptionTVA/IDEOoTVSwitches the input of the TV.TV.'SATCD-SAT Switches the output of the Digital Satellite Receiver to TV (norma

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SAT-B3 Remote ControlButtonOperatesDescriptionTVPOWtHVTR(VCR): Turns the VTR(VCR) on and off.CDCD 1f SAl'i)O'TV: Turns the TV on and off.SA

Programming the Remote ControlYou can also find these code numbers using the on-screen displays. See "Displaying the Programmable Codes" on

Programmable CodesTV CodesCable Box Codes (SAT-A4 Only)Manufacturer CodeSony101Admiral (M.102, 114,109Wards)ABC112Bell & Howell114, 109, 138(M. Wa

TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes and RemediesNo picture(poor picture quality or loss of picture)Cannot access programCannot order pay per view p

SymptomPossible Causes and RemediesCannot find the station of the pay per view program you've ordered□ See "Checking and Cancelling F

SymptomPossible Causes and RemediesAccess card problems□ Check that the card is inserted properly. See page 68.Q Call your program providers. See &quo

Using a Program GuideThe program guide displays the programming that's available from your program providers.i Press the GUIDE button to bring u

PrecautionsOn SafetyOn Power SourcesOn PlacementOn CleaningOn Repacking 90□ If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the Digital Satell

FCC Regulations and InformationFCC Registration InformationYour Digital Satellite Receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission

Limited WarrantyDIRECTV SystemsSONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in matewal o

SpecificationsInput JacksOutput JacksInput Frequency PowerRequirementsPowerConsumptionDimensions(w/h/d)WeightUHF/VHF75 ohm f-type Satellite Dish Ante

Index0-9 buttons 7, 8, 26, 82, 8416:9 aspect ratio 70 4:3 aspect ratio 70 4i) (audio symbol) 40, 56 ^ (data services symbol) 40, 61 Q[[] Dolby Digital

paging 26, 29 passcode, setting 52, 53 Pause button 83 pay per viewcancelling programs 45 free preview 28 locking 49reviewing purchases 45 watching pr