Sony SAT-A4 User Manual
Contents
3
Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing the DIRECTV System
4
Features
5
Package Contents
6
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Chapter 2
Using Basic Functions
7
Remote Control for Model SAT-A4
8
Remote Control for Model SAT-B3
9
Using a Program Guide
10
Using the Station Index
Chapter 3
Connecting Your DIRECTV System
11
Overview
12
TV Only
14
TV and VCR
16
Home Entertainment System
(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video
Receiver)
(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video
Receiver)
18
Connecting the IR Blaster
19
Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A4 Only)
20
Setting Up Your DIRECTV System
Chapter 4
Using the DIRECTV System Features
21
Overview
22
Before You Get Started ...
23
Using the On-Screen Displays:
Highlight and Select
Highlight and Select
24
Displaying the Program Guide
25
Features of the Program Guide
26
Moving Through the Program Guide
28
Selecting a Program from the Guide
29
Selecting a Category List
30
Selecting a Different Category Guide or List
33
Using the Station Index
35
Setting Up the Timer
37
Using the Favorite Station Guides
40
Displaying the Program Banner
41
Using the DISPLAY Feature
Chapter 5
Using the Options Menu
43
Overview
44
Displaying the Options Menu
45
Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases
46
Setting Display Options
48
Using the Jump Loop Feature
49
Setting Locks and Limits
54
Setting Up a List of Custom Stations
56
Setting Audio Options
59
Reading Your Messages
61
Selecting Data Services
Chapter 6
Using the Setup Menu
63
Overview
64
Displaying the Setup Menu
65
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna
66
VCR Recording
68
Replacing Your Access Card
70
Setting the Aspect Ratio
71
Setting Up the Remote Control (SAT-A4
Only)
Only)
75
Running a System Test
76
Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts
Appendix
Other Information
78
Location and Function of Controls
81
Using the Remote Control
85
Programming the Remote Control
87
Troubleshooting
90
Precautions
91
FCC Regulations and Information
92
Limited Warranty
93
Specifications
94
Index