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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
 
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Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of 
laserdisc players.
 
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Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home 
theater experience.
 
Premium Entertainment
 
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Choose from a variety of program packages available through your 
program providers, DIRECTV and USSB.
 
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Connect this receiver to your Dolby
 
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 Digital decoder or Dolby 
Digital A/V receiver for dynamic surround sound.
 
Convenience and Ease-of-Use
 
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Order premium pay per view (PPV) movies. PPV programs start as 
 
often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when 
 
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want to see them.
 
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Sony’s Express Navigator
 
 
 on-screen display system guides you 
through all the system features and functions.
 
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Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program 
categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.
 
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The Timer feature, when used with Sony’s IR Blaster, allows easy 
One Button Recording of digital satellite programs.
 
Easy to Customize
 
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Create a Custom Category Guide and up to five of your own 
Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often. 
 
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Change the color palette, and station ordering of the program 
guides. Use the DISPLAY button to toggle among different sizes of 
on-screen displays.
 
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Set up a passcode, which lets you choose spending limits and 
control viewing of programs by rating and station.