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4-2. Using the Remote Control

POWER buttons

Turn on and off the DIRECTV

®

High-Definition Receiver and TV. To

operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control

(see page 38).

SLEEP button

Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a certain amount of time

(if your TV has a compatible Sleep feature). To operate your TV, you

may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38.)

MUTING button

Mutes the TV volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate

your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38.)

FUNCTION buttons

Select the equipment (TV or SAT) that you want to operate. The

indicators light up to show which device the remote control is 

operating. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the

remote control (see page 38.)

TV/VIDEO button

Switches between the various inputs of your TV. To operate your

TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38.) 

PIC MODE button

Switches between the Picture Mode settings of compatible TVs. To

operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control

(see page 38.)

0-9 and ENTER buttons

Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on-screen

displays.

• (dot) button

Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels 

(for example, 2.1, if available).

GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite List.

MENU

MUTING

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TV/VIDEO

FAVORITE

FREEZE

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SIGNAL

WIDE

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HELP

CC

JUMP

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VOL

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DISPLA

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ENTER

PIC MODE

FUNCTION

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SLEEP

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POWER

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Summary of Contents for SAT-HD200 - Directv High Definition Satellite Receiver

Page 1: ...02 Sony Electronics Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved SAT HD200 Operating Instructions DIRECTV High Definition Receiver HDTV Receiver Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe...

Page 3: ...ssary modifications to maintain uninter rupted service Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corpo rate commission for information If trouble is experienced with this product for repair or warranty information please contact Sony Electronics Corporation If the product is causing harm to the telephone ne...

Page 4: ...t from over heating The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in instal lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven tilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ...

Page 5: ...ity number and or major credit card Deposit or prepayment may be required Programming subject to change You must be physically located in the U S to receive DIRECTV service DIRECTV services not available outside the U S DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware A valid programming sub scription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware Activate your D...

Page 6: ...o Antennas 3 5 TV Connection 3 6 VCR Connection 3 7 Audio Connection 4 1 Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver 4 2 Using the Remote Control 4 3 Programming the Remote Control 4 4 Remote Control Codes for Other Components 6 1 Viewing the Channel Banner 6 2 Surfing Favorite Channels 6 3 Subscription to DIRECTV programming and ANT CABLE Only operation 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Int...

Page 7: ...ams 7 9 Searching Programs by Category 7 10 Searching Programs by Keyword 8 1 The Structure of the On screen Menu 8 2 The On screen Menu 8 3 Previewing the Remind List 8 4 Managing Program Purchases 8 5 Checking the Messages 8 6 Initializing the System 8 7 Managing Channels 8 8 Hook up Help 8 9 Setting the Clock 8 10 Advanced 8 11 Setting the Audio 8 12 Choosing the Aspect Ratio 8 13 Setting Close...

Page 8: ...ital broadcasts allow you to enjoy superior quality video and audio right in your own home The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built in HDTV Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital programs even on your analog TV The Advanced Program Guide also enables you to access and view over the air broadcasts and cable as wel...

Page 9: ...0p video 1 2 480i variable 1 variable 2 variable 3 and auto DVI modes HD Formatted On Screen Display Advanced look and feel for the on screen display menu and Advanced Program Guide Software Upgrade Software upgrading from DIRECTV ANT CABLE Only Mode Viewing analog digital broadcasting through over the air antenna Superior Performance Crisp Picture High Definition or resolution with a 16 9 aspect ...

Page 10: ...TV signal formats analog often called NTSC format National Television System Committee and digital ATSC format Advanced Television System Committee Digital formats are classified into three categories High Definition HD Enhanced Definition ED and Standard Definition SD according to the resolution or digital picture quality There are also three ways that program signals can be received over the air...

Page 11: ...laced format half of the pic ture updates every sixtieth of a second The 480p and 480i formats are called the SD formats and 480i is roughly equivalent to a nor mal analog TV picture The 720p and 1080i formats are called the HD formats Some NTSC televisions can display a picture 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high that s a total of 345 600 pixels HD digital signals can have a maximum resolution of ...

Page 12: ...i cally adapted depending on the type of monitor that is connected Format available when using the DVI HDTV output to connect to a DVI HDTV monitor Display Format modes 1080i 720p 480p video 1 2 480i Input Signal format Output Display format 1080i 720p 480p 480i 480p 720p 1080i 480p 1080i 480p 720p changes according to monitor type all formats all formats all formats all formats 480i 480p 720p 108...

Page 13: ...rmat No Adjustment Required High Definition WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO SDTV 480i 480p Letter box Choose when you want to view a wide format 16 9 picture on a nor mal screen 4 3 without squeezing Cropped Choose when you want to view a picture filling the entire screen while keeping the wide format Left and right portions of the pic ture will not be shown Squeezed Choose when you want to view a full...

Page 14: ...e edges of a normal picture to fill a wide screen Zoom1 Choose when you want to fill the entire screen with the picture The image will be altered both horizontally stretched and vertically cropped The top and bottom portions of the picture will not be shown Zoom1 shows you the picture with a trade off between distortion and screen coverage Zoom2 Choose when you want to view the picture without dis...

Page 15: ...io system externally HD digital signals use the Dolby Digital audio encoding system the same digital sound used in many movie theaters on DVDs and in many home theater systems When you tune to a channel the DIRECTV HD Receiver can send signals either to a Dolby Digital decoder receiver or to a PCM normal digital decoder Refer to Section 3 7 Connection for Audio for making the required external con...

Page 16: ...are activated by setting the Analog Mode in the Audio menu to Stereo If you set the Analog Mode to SAP Second Audio Program you can hear the program s dia log in another language such as French or Spanish if provided on the broadcast Analog stereo amplifier Audio cables Analog Audio Signals 2 5 Audio Signals 2 IMPORTANT OVERVIEW ...

Page 17: ...C If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV pro gramming you will not be able to see the APG Main Menu You can adjust the setup through a user friendly on screen menu using the remote control While viewing a program the on screen menu will appear on your TV screen if you press the Menu button on your remote control The on screen menu is operated using a simple straight forward Highlight and Select proces...

Page 18: ...ed Help that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the features Press and hold the Help button to display the Help Once you release the button the Help menu disappears from the screen Second if you press the Help button while you are viewing a program with no menus on screen the DIRECTV HD Receiver provides a comprehensive on screen user s guide It describes how to use your receiv...

Page 19: ...nition Receiver MENU MUTING TV TV VIDEO FAVORITE FREEZE CODE SET SIGNAL WIDE MODE HELP CC JUMP CH VOL GUIDE DISPLAY ENTER PIC MODE FUNCTION SAT SLEEP TV POWER SAT EXIT RM Y815 S VIDEO Jack Audio Video Jacks RF JACK Phone Jack Y PB Component Jacks DVI HDTV Jack PR Batteries Remote Control Cables AA AA Access Card ACCESS CARD ...

Page 20: ...e input for audio mono connect it to the left white L mono audio jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver RF Radio Frequency Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type RF jacks are necessary for reception of over the air broadcasts cable and DIRECTV signals These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections The RF and coaxial jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver are labeled Antenna Cable Satellite and OUT TO ...

Page 21: ...20 3 2 Back Panel of the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver ...

Page 22: ...to either an RGB compatible or DVI HDTV monitor Either an RGB port for an RGB monitor or a DVI HDTV port for a DVI HDTV monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must be set to right position Note This output is not available when the video 1 2 format is selected DVI HDTV port has higher priority than RGB port when both are being used Note For best access to High Definition Programming from...

Page 23: ...er picture than RCA type video or RF connections Does your TV have RCA type A V connectors but no S video jack Use your TV s A V connectors to connect your components An A V connection provides better picture and audio when compared to an RF connection Although there are numerous connections possible for optimum video and audio performance try to fol low the guidelines listed below when you hook u...

Page 24: ...Dish Receiving Signals 1 Connect the Antenna to the ANT IN jack on the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver using a coaxial RF cable 2 Connect the cable TV signal to the CABLE IN jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable Cable TV wall jack Antenna ...

Page 25: ...e Installer s Guide provided with your satel lite dish antenna 4 Connect the Phone Wall Jack to PHONE JACK on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable Cable TV wall jack LNB Sat A Dish Jack 1 Phone wall jack Antenna NOTE While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV pro gramming package you can still view over the air and cable TV programs if you make con nections to the over the air and or cable jack...

Page 26: ...e For proper dish installation refer to the Installer s Guide provided with your satellite dish antenna 4 Connect the Phone Wall Jack to PHONE JACK on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable Antenna LNB Sat B LNB Sat A Dish Cable TV wall jack 5x4 Multi switch Output Phone wall jack NOTE While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV programming package you can still view over the air and cable TV prog...

Page 27: ...e Installer s Guide provided with your satellite dish antenna 4 Connect the Phone Wall Jack to PHONE JACK on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable Phone wall jack LNB Sat B LNB Sat C LNB Sat A Dish Cable TV wall jack 5x4 Multi switch Output Antenna NOTE While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV programming package you can still view over the air and cable TV programs if you make connections to ...

Page 28: ...TV using a coaxial RF cable 2 Connect the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the A V IN jack on your TV using RCA type cables Note These connections are only available when video 1 2 480i display format is selected Phone wall jack L Antenna Analog TV ANT IN V R Cable TV wall jack LNB Sat B LNB Sat C LNB Sat A Dish 5x4 Multi switch Output ...

Page 29: ...OMPONENT IN jacks of your TV using RCA type cables The TYPE switch must be set toward the Y PB PR jacks 3 Connect the L R AUDIO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L R AUDIO IN jacks on your TV using RCA type cables Note The component out jacks are available when 480p 720p or 1080i display format is selected HD Ready TV Cable TV wall jack Antenna ANT IN Y Pb Pr L R Phone wall jack LNB Sat ...

Page 30: ... High Definition Receiver to the ANT IN jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable 2 Connect the RGB OUT jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the RGB IN jack of your TV using VGA type connec tor The TYPE switch must be set toward the RGB DVI HDTV jacks 3 Connect the L R AUDIO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L R AUDIO IN jacks on your TV using RCA type cables Note The RGB OUT jack is availa...

Page 31: ... L R AUDIO IN jacks on your TV using RCA type cables Note The DVI HDTV OUT jack is available when 480p 720p or 1080i display format is selected Note For best access to high definition and programming from DIRECTV connect the DVI HDTV output to a DVI HDTV input on your high definition TV or monitor A DVI HDTV input is one that is compliant with EIA 861 and HDCP specifications Check your TV or monit...

Page 32: ...rding 1 Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver to the ANT IN jack on your VCR using a coaxial RF cable 2 Connect the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the A V IN jack on your VCR using a RCA type cable If your VCR is equipped with an S Video jack use the S Video jack Note The OUT TO TV and VIDEO OUT 1 2 jacks are available when the Video 1 2 di...

Page 33: ...em Dolby AC 3 Connection 1 Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver to the SPDIF IN jack on your Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoder using a digital optical cable A digital optical cable is not supplied SPDIF IN ...

Page 34: ... connection Analog Hi Fi System Hi Fi System Connection 1 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver to the Left and Right INPUT jacks on your Hi Fi audio system Analog stereo amplifier Audio cables ...

Page 35: ...ws the main menu on the screen You can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button Guide Shows the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide screen that shows you a program schedule containing a list of cur rent and future programs You can also access the Advanced Program Guide via the main menu DIRECTV Guide You can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button Select If the main menu is dis...

Page 36: ...ice the remote control is operating To operate your TV you may need to first set up the remote control see page 38 TV VIDEO button Switches between the various inputs of your TV To operate your TV you may need to first set up the remote control see page 38 PIC MODE button Switches between the Picture Mode settings of compatible TVs To operate your TV you may need to first set up the remote control...

Page 37: ...h Definition Receiver When you view a picture with a wide 16 9 aspect ratio in 480i or 480p format the button changes the WIDE MODE options to Letterbox Cropped or Squeezed When you view a picture with a standard 4 3 aspect ratio in 720p or 1080i format the button changes the WIDE MODE options to Normal Wide Panorama Zoom 1 or Zoom 2 Detailed descriptions of WIDE MODE options are given in section ...

Page 38: ...8 AMP VOL amplifier volume buttons Adjust the volume of your audio receiver To operate your audio receiver you may need to first set up the remote control see page 38 DVD navigation and select buttons Let you highlight and select items in DVD menus To operate your DVD player you may need to first set up the remote control see page 38 DVD MENU button Opens the menu system of the current DVD To oper...

Page 39: ...an find these codes on pages 39 40 2 Press the CODE SET button The function indicator begins flashing 3 Press the 0 9 buttons to input the brand code then press the ENTER button The function indicator goes off and the remote is set up to operate that device 4 Test the remote control Press the POWER button for that equipment then press other operation controls such as the CH buttons If the device d...

Page 40: ...12 Sharp 114 113 115 Singnature 2000 M Wards 114 109 Sylvania 111 112 108 Symphonic 123 139 Technika 109 Toshiba 119 114 Vidtech 131 103 112 Wards 113 103 115 112 Zenith 108 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Code Sony 301 302 303 Aiwa 338 Audio Dynamics 314 347 Bell Howell M Wards 330 343 Broksonic 317 319 Canon 309 308 Citizen 332 Curtis Mathis 304 338 309 Daewoo 341 312 309 DBX 314 336 337 Dimensia 304...

Page 41: ...lvania 310 308 309 338 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314 336 337 Teac 314 336 338 337 Technics 309 308 Teknika 338 342 Toshiba 312 311 Wards 327 328 335 331 332 Yamaha 330 314 336 336 337 Zenith 331 DVD Codes Manufacturer Code Sony 601 Panasonic 604 Pioneer 605 RCA 602 Toshiba 603 AMP Amplfier Codes Manufacturer Code Sony 501 Denon Sharp 516 517 518 Harmon 519 JVC 506 507 508 Kenwood 504 505 Mc...

Page 42: ...h you should select NO This means you can receive only off air broadcast analog digital This setup process will be displayed only once This means that you can change your selec tion at any time in the future using the DIRECTV Initial setup menu If you have chosen to subscribe to DIRECTV programming you should contact DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV or 1 800 347 3288 and order programming When you order p...

Page 43: ...lar information banners To remove the banner press Display again or wait for 10 seconds The icons in the Channel Banner represent the status or availability of important features The icons will be highlighted when the feature is active or available as provided by the broadcast er and service provider The information available on the Channel Banner is described below Time Program start and finish d...

Page 44: ...The message icon will appear in the channel banner to indicate that a new message has arrived or there are unread mes sages in the box HD Icon Indicates that the current program is in the HD format DD Icon Indicates that the currently selected audio track is Dolby Digital CC Icon Indicates that the current program provides the closed caption service Channel Logo Displays the logo of the current ch...

Page 45: ...yed instead You can easily move the highlight on the favorite list using DEF G on the remote control The next page is accessible by using CH button on the remote You can tune to a favorite chan nel by pressing Or the Exit button on the remote will clear the favorite list and take you back to the current channel You are also able to add or delete the logo of a channel on the favorite list by pressi...

Page 46: ...c program guide The APG provides program listings and information on analog and digital channels from over the air local stations as well as DIRECTV channels You can easily navigate and tune to hundreds of channels from various signal sources with the APG If you don t subscribe to DIRECTV programming however the function of the DIRECTV HD Receiver will be limited to receiving signals only from ANT...

Page 47: ...an easi ly find specific programs by using the CATEGORY search of KEYWORD search functions An explanation of each channel list is described in Section 7 2 You can bring up the APG in two ways and exit from it in three ways To bring up the APG Press the Guide button on your remote control or Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the DIRECTV menu Several options will appear Choose t...

Page 48: ... list by hiding channels from the All channel list that you do not wish to view Shows program listings only for those channels on the FAVORITE channel list You can generate a FAVORITE channel list which is a short list of channels you tune to most frequently by setting a favorite icon to the channels from the menu sequence MENU SETUP Favorite Ch Edit Lists only movie programs from channels in the ...

Page 49: ...e slots or channels that are currently hidden from the screen using the arrow buttons DEF G Move horizontally to reach other time slots and move vertically to reach other channels Page Scrolling You can move faster vertically by scrolling page by page with the CH buttons on the remote control Each button stroke scrolls one page up or down Date Scrolling You can scroll time slots day by day using t...

Page 50: ...gram for watching If you select Remind in the dialog box this program is put on the Remind List and you will be reminded by a message at the top left corner of the screen 10 seconds before its airing time Current DIRECTV Pay Per View If the selected program is a current pay per view program you will be asked if you want to pur chase this program Future DIRECTV Pay Per View If the selected program ...

Page 51: ...he Display button on the remote control to display the available additional information 3 If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program move the highlight to the Other Times option located on the right side of the additional information box and press 4 To return to the previous guide screen press F or the Display button again NOTE To get channel information press when...

Page 52: ... the highlighted menu item is for and how it works while you are in the APG just press and hold the Help button on your remote control A quick help screen with brief and focused descriptions will appear at the right side of the screen Help also pro vides operation tips at the bottom of every page Once you release the Help button the help display will disappear instantly If you press the Help butto...

Page 53: ...your information 3 Move the highlight to the Remind option in the dialog box and press to confirm The program name will be preceded by the mark If you want to cancel any reservation execute the menu sequence MENU DIRECTV Remind List and press when the highlight is on the reservation NOTE A reminder message will appear at the top left corner of the screen 10 seconds before the reserved program actu...

Page 54: ... button will show you other time schedules for the program 2 Move the highlight to the right to Buy in the dialog box and press Another pop up box will be displayed to verify your purchase 3 If the price to record the program is different a Record button will appear Move the highlight to the right again to Record in the dialog box and press The program may be recorded via Audio Out and Video Out 1...

Page 55: ...cond level categories that belong to the same top level category and the right most col umn lists programs resulting from a category search 2 Move the highlight to a top level category You will see its second level categories if any in the middle column By moving the highlight around and viewing available categories you can select any of them top level or second level and press for searching 3 The...

Page 56: ...ated on the bottom of the screen keyboard and press to execute search ing 4 The receiver first searches for candidate keywords that include the word or the partial word you entered You can select one of the candidate keywords to search for programs that have or are relat ed to the selected keyword 5 The programs resulting from the search will be listed in the right most column The highlight goes t...

Page 57: ...hird level will be displayed by pressing If a menu has more than three levels the pop up dialogue box can be displayed as the fourth or fifth level For navigating the menu levels you will see or G on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level To bring up and exit the Menu Press the Menu button on the remote control to bring up the menu A second press of the Menu button or a ...

Page 58: ...ial Setup Auto Program Manual Ch Add Favorite Ch Edit Hook up Help Clock Advanced Digital Output Audio Mode Audio Language Wide Mode Closed Caption Output Channel Out to TV Digital TV Input Auto Demo Lock System Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating Children TV Rating General Spending Limit System Test Replace Card Software Info Feature List 57 ...

Page 59: ...ote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing on the remote control 3 Scroll down to Remind List using E 4 Move the highlight to the right with G to select a program from the list 5 Press and the pop up dialogue box will be displayed 6 Select Yes in the pop up box if you want to cancel then the highlight will return to the list 7 Press F to return to the previous ...

Page 60: ... a newly purchased program 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing on the remote control 3 Scroll down to Future Purchase using E 4 Move the highlight to the right with G to select a program from the list 5 Press and the pop up dialogue box will be displayed 6 Select Yes in the pop up box if you want to cancel then the highl...

Page 61: ...down to the Purchase List using E 4 Move the highlight to the right with G to scroll the purchase list 5 Press F to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing NOTE CAM Conditional Access Module usually referred to as the access card A removable electronic subassembly provides conditional access control of the subscriber terminal CAM Slot No ...

Page 62: ...essing on the remote control 3 Scroll down to the Messages option using E 4 Move the highlight to the right with G to select a mail item from the list 5 Press and the full text of the mail will be displayed in the pop up dialogue box 6 Select Delete on the pop up box if you want to delete it 7 Press F to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control if you want to ret...

Page 63: ...receive HD programming you should install and select the Oval dish type Oval dish Sat A B or Oval dish Sat A B C in the Select Dish menu Auto Detection is used to enable access to additional DIRECTV satellites after the dish is pointed You must select No Dish if you have no dish and you cannot proceed further in this menu To select dish 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the ...

Page 64: ...lay the on screen menu 2 Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing on the remote control 3 Scroll down to Initial Setup using E 4 Move the highlight to the right with G to select Your Location 5 Press and the pop up dialogue box will be displayed 6 Enter your zip code using the digit buttons on the remote control 7 Press to show the elevation azimuth and tilt Point your dish properly with the azimuth el...

Page 65: ...and retrans mits them to your dish The DIRECTV High Definition Receiver is capable of displaying the signal strength of most transponders by using the following method To see the signal strength 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing on the remote control 3 Scroll down to Initial Setup using E 4 Move the highlight to the ri...

Page 66: ... to select Channel Setup 5 Press and the pop up dialogue box will be displayed to ask if you want to add off air digi tal and analog channels to your guide If you select NO you don t need to do the following process 6 10 6 Press if your zip code is correct for the primary local channels The channel search progress will be shown 7 If the zip code is missing or incorrect select the zip code for your...

Page 67: ... display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Auto Program will be automatically highlighted 5 Move the highlight to the right with G to select Start 6 Press and the moving yellow bar will indicate the progress scanning the channels When the scanning process begins Start will change to Next If you press Next the scanning of the Antenn...

Page 68: ...annels missed in your channel list 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Manual Ch Add using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G to display the channel add box 6 Enter the channel number desired using the digit buttons on the remote control 7 Press and the p...

Page 69: ...n using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Favorite Ch Edit using E 5 Press G to display the channel editing screen To create a custom list 1 Use DEFG to move the highlight on the channel editing menu 2 Choose Shown or Hidden by pressing The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is shown or hidden To create a favorite list 1...

Page 70: ...8 CUSTOMIZATION 8 7 Managing Channels 69 ...

Page 71: ...ress the Menu button on the remote control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Hook up Help using E 5 Press G to display the Hook up Help diagrams Seven possible hook up connections will be shown 6 Scroll up and down the hook up figure options shown to determine the correct connections for your sys tem 7 Pre...

Page 72: ... down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Clock using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select your time zone between Eastern and Hawaii by pressing G continuously 7 Scroll down to Daylight Saving and press G to switch daylight saving on or off 8 If you want to reset the clock scroll down again to Reset and press The highlight will return t...

Page 73: ...en menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Clock using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Use DE to move the highlight in the entry boxes 7 Enter the number by using the digit buttons on the remote control 8 Press F to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing 72 ...

Page 74: ...o display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Setup menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Advanced using E 5 Press G to display the Advanced Setup Menu screen Remote ID Lets you assign one of two remote ID s This can be useful if you have more than one Sony satellite receiver in one location While the Remote ID menu is displayed press the Code Set button enter e...

Page 75: ...ut other than Dolby Digital and PCM may create a high pitched noise and cause damage To set the digital audio mode 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Audio menu by pressing 4 Digital Output will be automatically highlighted 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select one of the three options and...

Page 76: ...t SPDIF in PCM mode Dolby Digital Dolby Digital formally known as AC 3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5 1 channel audio is a coding technique that provides five independent full frequency response audio channels and one low frequency bass channel Dolby Digital signals are available only when provided by the broadcaster NOTE Refer to section 2 5 to see more detailed information 75 ...

Page 77: ...ogram s sec ond audio program is broadcast in mono if provided To Set the Analog Audio Mode 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Audio menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Audio Mode using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select one of the three options and press to return to the previous level...

Page 78: ...er and pressing DE repeatedly to select the desired language To set the digital audio language 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Audio menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Audio Language using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select one of the eight language options and press to return to th...

Page 79: ...Wide Panorama Zoom1 or Zoom2 Refer to section 2 4 Normal and Wide Format Signals Choosing the screen format of your TV 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Preference menu by pressing 4 Wide Mode will be automatically highlighted 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select one of the options and p...

Page 80: ...hen used with 16 9 aspect ratio monitors or with 4 3 aspect ratio monitors that have a 16 9 enhancement feature Modes for viewing standard definition content 4 3 WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 720p OR 1080i MODE Normal Use for a picture with an original 4 3 aspect ratio on your 16 9 monitor with black gray bars appearing at the left and right sides Wide Use for a picture adjusted horizontally in a linear p...

Page 81: ...on will appear only when it is provided by the broadcaster To set Closed Caption 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Preference menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Closed Caption using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select one between Analog Caption Service and Digital Caption Service 7 Mov...

Page 82: ...n4 CC4 CC4 is another special non synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync with the sound and may provide simplified captioning usually delayed Text1 4 Text1 4 usually display information at the bottom position and is used for a data service generally not program related Digital Caption Service Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service This service contains the ver...

Page 83: ...HD Receiver s Format is set at Video 1 2 To set the channel number of the DIRECTV HD Receiver 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Preference menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Output Channel using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select Channel 3 or 4 and press to return to the previous leve...

Page 84: ...ndby mode default signal source 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Preference menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Out to TV using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Select Antenna or Cable and press to return to the previous level 7 Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV v...

Page 85: ...ogram sent via the designated input To set the Digital TV signal source 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Preference menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Digital TV Input using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 The pop up dialogue box will appear when you move the highlight to change the mode 7 ...

Page 86: ...te Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Preference menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Auto Demo using E 5 Press G to display the Auto Demo screen The screen will run automatically 6 Press F anytime to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing 8 CUSTOMIZATION ...

Page 87: ...e remote control 3 Select the Lock menu by pressing 4 If unlocked Lock System will be automatically highlighted otherwise requires a password To lock the system 1 Move the highlight to the right with G in Lock On Off box 2 Switch On or Off by using G Whenever you switch the lock system on you need to enter the password as a reminder To set the password 1 Move the highlight to the Set Password with...

Page 88: ...he Block Channel screen 6 Use DEFG to move the highlight in the channel editing screen 7 Toggle Blocked or Unblocked by pressing The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is blocked or unblocked 8 Press F to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing NOTE When you tune to the blocked channel the password is r...

Page 89: ...ol to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Lock menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Movie Rating using E 5 Select the level you want using DE and press to return to the previous level 6 Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing NOTE MOVIE MPAA rating G General Audiences All ages admitted PG Parental Guidance Suggested Some mate...

Page 90: ...button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Lock menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to TV Rating Children using E 5 Select Age or Content if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content 6 Select the level you want using DE and press to return to the previous level 7 Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to...

Page 91: ...age or content 6 Select the level you want using DE and press to return to the previous level 7 Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing NOTE TV Rating for General Programs TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested This program contains material that parents may find unsuit able for younger children...

Page 92: ...off and then turned back on the lock will be reactivated To set the spending limit of each PPV program 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the Lock menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Spending Limit using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Enter the maximum amount of money to be spent on each PPV p...

Page 93: ...E on the remote control 3 Select the System menu by pressing 4 System Test will be automatically highlighted 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Press to activate the system test It will run automatically from Signal Strength to Phone Connection and if there is any problem in your system the pop up box will be displayed The highlight will return to the previous level after the process is fi...

Page 94: ...replace the card 1 Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu 2 Scroll down using E on the remote control 3 Select the System menu by pressing 4 Scroll down to Replace Card using E 5 Move the highlight to the right with G 6 Press to activate the Replace Card The pop up box will be displayed If you want the process to proceed follow the instructions in the pop up box ...

Page 95: ...ersion will be seen if DIRECTV plans to upgrade the software 6 Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will automatically be made usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modificatio...

Page 96: ...tton on your remote control if you want information about the highlighted item The information will be displayed on the right side of the TV screen Simply press and hold to see the helpful information NOTE Pressing the Help button on your remote control independently will activate the overall Help fea ture However when the MENU or the Advanced Program Guide is already displayed pressing the Help b...

Page 97: ...nstructive note about the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide The see the Help feature 1 Press the Help button on the remote control to display the Help screen 2 Scroll up and down to select Help menu items using E on the remote control 3 Move the highlight using DEF G The explanations of the highlighted item will be displayed on the right side or at the bottom of the screen 4 Press the Exit butto...

Page 98: ...eo Output Component Out 1 Phono Jack connector 1080i 720p 480p YPbPr S Video Output S Video Out 1 4 pin Mini DIN 480i Y C Video Output Video Out 2 Phono Jack connector 480i Composite NTSC Digital Audio Optical selectable Dolby Digital or PCM output Analog Audio Audio Out 2 Fixed Output Level Access Card Smart Card Slot on the back Authorized Service Port 9 pin Serial Port 1 Supplied Accessories Re...

Page 99: ...sure that the right component type is selected If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to your monitor or TV via Y PB PR port on the back panel the TYPE switch must be flipped to the left Otherwise you may not be able to see a picture see section 3 5 If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to your monitor or TV via RGB DVI HDTV port on the back panel the TYPE switch must be flipped to the right Ot...

Page 100: ...by running the Auto Program in the SETUP menu see section 8 7 Aspect ratio depends on both the incoming program format and the Format button on the front panel Once the button for the format is set to a stan dard definition 480i 480p and the incoming program is standard defini tion the aspect ratio can not be adjusted and a warning message will appear on the screen see section 8 12 Similar to the ...

Page 101: ...R SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT UNDER NO CIR CUMSTANCES SHALL SONY S LIABILITY IF ANY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD UCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT P...

Page 102: ...d transferee will be in violation of this Agreement should the transferee use the Product This license will automatically terminate upon User s failure to comply with any of these License Terms Upon termination User must stop using the Product and immediately destroy the Software together with all copies adaptations and merged portions in any form and or return it to Sony Export Requirements and U...

Page 103: ...CC Regulations 1 Features 8 Format button front panel 34 Format button remote control 37 Format setting 11 1080i Format 11 28 29 30 720p Format 11 28 29 30 480p Format 11 28 29 30 Variable 1 2 3 Format 11 Auto DVI Format 11 Video 1 2 Format 11 21 27 31 Front Panel 34 Future Purchase 59 Future Viewing 52 G Guide 56 H Help 8 17 51 95 96 Hook up Help 8 17 70 96 I Initial Setup 41 62 65 L Limited Warr...

Page 104: ...EA Contact DIRECTV with questions about service programming or billing 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 www DIRECTV com Contact Sony with questions about your Digital Satellite Receiver 1 800 838 SONY 7669 www sony com support ...

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