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FCC ID:L73RM-Y822A
USER'S MANUAL
© 2003 Sony Electronics.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
4-097-333-21
SAT-HD300

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  • Page 1 FCC ID:L73RM-Y822A USER'S MANUAL 4-097-333-21 © 2003 Sony Electronics. Reproduction in whole or in part without written SAT-HD300 permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Safety Warning

    WARNING: CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT OPEN REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE”...
  • Page 3 REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 68 Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service the modem. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MAN- UAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Sony Hi-Scan and the Sony logo are registered trademarks of Sony. Sony Software License Agreement ATTENTION:USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 121. USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS INCOR- PORATED INDICATES USER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warning ........1-2 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 7 ™ 7. Advanced Program Guide™ 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide ....49 ™ 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide Screen ..50-51 ™ 7-3.

  • Page 8: A New World Of Digital Entertainment

    1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment Welcome to the SAT-HD300 DIRECTV ® HD Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver that show- cases a new generation of digital entertainment. The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HD Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital programs even on your analog TV.

  • Page 9: Main Features

    1-2. Main Features Ultimate Entertainment • A Wide Variety of Programs Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV. • DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide Instant access to up to seven days of program listings. Ability to jump a day or 6 hours at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, keyword and category.

  • Page 10: Sending Signals

    2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-1. Sending Signals Satellite Sat A 101 Sat B 110 Sat C 119 Digital Analog signal signal DIRECTV HD Receiver Phone Unscrambled Jack Analog Cable service Unscrambled Digital Cable service Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual- ity video and audio.

  • Page 11: Tv Signal Formats

    2-2. TV Signal Formats Standard Comparison Table Digital Signal Format Analog Active Lines 480i 480p 720p or 1080i Dolby Digital ® (5.1 ch) Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) Sound Stereo (2 ch) MPEG Audio (2 ch) Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 4 : 3 or 16 : 9 16 : 9 640 x 480...

  • Page 12: Display Formats

    2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides several display formats. The FORMAT button in the front ® panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, native, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI** modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i modes, all input signal formats are converted to the chosen display format.

  • Page 13: Normal And Wide Format Signals

    2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals When you view a high definition picture with 480i or 480p format setting, the WIDE MODE but- ton on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a standard definition picture with 720p or 1080i format setting, the WIDE MODE button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom, to Cine-Zoom.
  • Page 14 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p) Program Format High Definition Output Format *Three temporary adjustment options available High Definition Normal Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV.

  • Page 15: Audio Signals

    2-5. Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals center channel speaker left right speaker speaker sub-woofer surround surround sound sound speaker speaker Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels The DIRECTV HD Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a ®...
  • Page 16 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-5. Audio Signals Analog Audio Signals COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL Analog stereo amplifier AUDIO S VIDEO CABLE IN RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT AUDIO IN TYPE OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i i /720p/480p/480i...

  • Page 17: On-Screen Display

    2-6. On-Screen Display 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’...
  • Page 18 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-6. On-Screen Display Help First, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basic understanding to fully utilize their capabilities. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides a power- ful feature called “Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the fea- tures.

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. Cables Batteries Remote Control S VIDEO Jack POWER MUTING SLEEP FUNCTION TV/VIDEO PIC MODE Access Card Audio/Video Jacks CCESS ENTER FLIP OPEN OUT TO TV FAVORITE Remote Control...
  • Page 20 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking DIRECTV ® HD Receiver The DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antenna and sending the decoder signals to your TV. Remote Control In addition to the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the remote control can be programmed to control many other devices.

  • Page 21: Back Panel Of The Directv

    3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV HD Receiver ® COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN REMOTE PHONE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p)
  • Page 22 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV HD Receiver ® Audio Out 1,2 Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or Hi-Fi System. Digital Audio Out Is used to connect a digital optical cable from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Dolby Digital ®...

  • Page 23: General Recommendations

    3-3. General Recommendations CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the power supply cord into a standard 120V, 60Hz AC power outlet. You can connect the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the follow- ing questions will determine the correct setup for you. - What type of antennas do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antennas.
  • Page 24 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Non-Satellite Sources Antenna Cable TV wall jack COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL...

  • Page 25: Connecting To Antennas

    3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A) Antenna Cable TV Sat A wall jack Dish Jack 1 COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT...
  • Page 26 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B) Antenna Sat A Sat B Cable TV wall jack Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE...
  • Page 27 TV programs, if you make connections to the High-Definition programming, along with over-the-air and/or cable jacks. this DIRECTV HD Receiver. * Sat C may also be connected via a SAT B/SAT C combiner with a 4x4 multi-switch (not supplied by Sony).
  • Page 28 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV Sat A Sat C Sat B Antenna Dish Cable TV wall jack Analog TV ANT.IN 5x4 Multi-switch Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE...

  • Page 29: Tv Connection

    3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr type) Sat A Sat C Sat B Antenna Dish Cable TV wall jack HD-Ready TV ANT.IN 5x4 Multi-switch Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO...
  • Page 30 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type) Sat A Sat C Sat B Antenna Dish Cable TV wall jack HD-Ready TV ANT.IN 5x4 Multi-switch Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO...
  • Page 31 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type) Sat A Sat C Sat B Antenna Cable TV wall jack Dish HD-Ready TV DVI-HDTV IN ANT.IN 5x4 Multi-switch Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE...

  • Page 32: Vcr Connection

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-6. VCR Connection Sat A Sat C Sat B Antenna Dish Cable TV wall jack 5x4 Multi-switch ANT.IN Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE...
  • Page 33 3-6. VCR Connection - VCR Controller COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) AUDIO OUT VCR Controller...

  • Page 34: Audio Connection

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System SPDIF IN A/V Receiver COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL...
  • Page 35 3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL Analog stereo amplifier AUDIO S VIDEO CABLE IN RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT AUDIO IN TYPE OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i )

  • Page 36: Remote Control Rf Antenna Connection

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection Remote Control RF Antenna COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL OUT TO TV...

  • Page 37: Using The Front Panel Of The Directv

    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Display format indicator Display interface indicator 1080i 480p 480i 720p Power Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. Access Card and RESET button Standby mode indicator Multi function indicator The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services.

  • Page 38: Using The Remote Control

    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control POWER buttons Turn on and off the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver and TV. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see section 4- POWER MUTING SLEEP...
  • Page 39 4-2. Using the Remote Control MENU button Opens the main Menu. CH (channel) +/- buttons POWER MUTING SLEEP Changes channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH button pages through the guide channels. FUNCTION Joystick (“ ”) TV/VIDEO PIC MODE Moving the joystick up, down, left and right moves the highlight in on- screen displays.
  • Page 40 4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control HELP button POWER Opens the on-screen Help menu when no other on-screen displays are open. MUTING SLEEP You can also see the help description of a menu item when that menu is open by pressing and holding the HELP button.

  • Page 41: Programming The Remote Control

    4-3. Programming the Remote Control The RM-Y822 remote control is a universal remote control that can be programmed to control most TV, VCR, DVD and Amp models of the brands that appear on section 4-4. 1. Find the code(s) for the brand of the device you want to operate with this remote control.

  • Page 42: Remote Control Codes For Other Components

    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components TV Codes VCR Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Sony Sony 301, 302. 303 Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109 Aiwa Audio Dynamics 314, 347 Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 114, 109, 138 Bell &...
  • Page 43 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components VCR Codes (Continued) AMP (Amplfier) Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Realistic 309, 330, 328, 324, 338 Sony 501, 521 Sansui Aiwa Singer Bose 522, 523, 524 Samsung 322, 313, 321 B&K 525, 526...

  • Page 44: Initial Setup

    5. INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT: Check your TV owner’s manual for the prefered or required video format. The appropriate format should be set using the FORMAT button on the front panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. If the correct format is not selected, the on-screen display and video may not appear correctly or may not appear at all.

  • Page 45: Viewing The Channel Banner

    6. BASIC OPERATION 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO button on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in the banner shown at the top of the screen.
  • Page 46 6. BASIC OPERATION 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon (DIRECTV) Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver can receive a signal from ANT, ANT/Digital, CABLE, CABLE/Digital or DIRECTV. Lock Icon ( Indicates that the parental or spending limit lock system is activated (see section 8-19).

  • Page 47: Surfing Favorite Channels

    6-2. Accessing Favorite Channels The favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the FAVORITE button on the remote control. It enables you to quickly access up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu or directly added in the Favorite guide as described below. The favorite list consists of the channel logos or channel numbers.

  • Page 48: Freeze Screen

    6. BASIC OPERATION 6-3. Freeze Screen Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button again enlarges the digital video image. The image can then be scanned vertically and horizontally. Pressing the FREEZE button once again returns the image to live video. FREEZE Mode Screen Multi-Freeze Mode Screen NOTE...

  • Page 49: Subscription To Directv

    6-4. Subscription to DIRECTV programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation ® The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV, ANT and/or CABLE sources. If you are a DIRECTV customer, you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV. You can also receive the analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts, with the benefit of the Advanced Program Guide™...

  • Page 50: Advanced Program Guide™ 7-1. About The Advanced Program Guide

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV ® channels. The Advanced Program Guide™ also provides local over-the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digital channels, if you receive satellite ser- vice.

  • Page 51: Layout Of The Advanced Program Guide Screen

    7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The on-screen guide maintains ten different channel lists, each of which shows you only those channels and programs that belong to that channel list. The meaning and generation of each channel list is described below Note: When viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the items below in the Guide menu (see section 7-1).
  • Page 52 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The guide screen also provides two search menus: CATEGORY Searches for programs that belong to a given category. The DIRECTV HD Receiver first shows you currently applicable categories and allows you to search for programs in that category (see section 7-8).

  • Page 53: Moving Through The Advanced Program Guide

    7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ The Advanced Program Guide™ is operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlight and Select” process. 1. Use “ ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen. DEF G 2. Press “ ” to select or execute the highlighted menu or function. The on-screen guide shows you program listings for six channels within an one and one half hour time slot.
  • Page 54 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ Direct Jumping You can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific channel by directly entering a channel number using the digit buttons “0~9” on the remote control. Pressing “...

  • Page 55: Selecting A Program

    7-4. Selecting a Program The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur- rently highlighted program. You can also see other detailed information about the program by pressing the INFO button. When you select the highlighted program by pressing “ ”, what happens or appears next depends on whether the highlighted program is currently on-air or scheduled in the future, and whether or not it is a pay per view program.

  • Page 56: Getting More Program Information

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-5. Getting More Program Information Pressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. Depending on the broadcaster and service provider, information may include actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program was first shown, and so on. To display program details: 1.
  • Page 57 7-5. Getting More Program Information 5. If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Showings” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “ ”. 6.

  • Page 58: Setting A Timer/Record Event For Future Viewing

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Timer/Record List so that program will be automatically tuned. A timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the selected time. A Record event will also turn on the DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 59: Purchasing Directv Pay Per View Programs

    7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV Pay Per View Programs ® If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you may preview pay per view movies on channel 200, the DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them. To purchase Pay Per View (PPV) programs: 1.

  • Page 60: Searching For Programs By Category

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category You can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided by the Advanced Program Guide™ so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. You can also set a search range to One Day or One Week.
  • Page 61 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category When you search for programs by category, you can also use an user-defined category in “MY CATEGORY” menu. You may specify two user-defined categories. One is the “MY CATEGORY1” and the other is the “MY CATEGO- RY2”.

  • Page 62: Searching For Programs By Keyword

    7-9. Searching for Programs by Keyword You can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc. To search programs by keyword: 1. While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu. 2.

  • Page 63: Customization

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu In the menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. To navigate the menu levels, you will see “ ” or “ ” on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level.

  • Page 64: The Structure Of The On-Screen Menu

    8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen Menu Guide Purchase List Messages DIRECTV Timer/Record Timer/Record List Initial Setup Auto Program Manual Ch. Add Favorite/Ch. Edit SETUP Clock Out to TV Hook-up Help Digital Output Audio Mode AUDIO Audio Language Dolby Digital Wide Mode DTV Caption DTV Caption Style...

  • Page 65: Managing Program Purchases

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-3. Managing Program Purchases Purchase List Shows a history of recently purchased programs and displays upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View pur- chases. Upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases can be canceled. You may do this by selecting the pro- gram.

  • Page 66: Checking The Messages

    8-4. Checking the Messages Allows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a mes- sage requesting your attention to a new service or special program offering. To check the Messages: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 67: Setting A Timer/Record Event

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-5. Setting a Timer/Record Event Allows you to set up a timer or record event manually. You can see the event list in the Timer/Record List menu (DIRECTV ➝ Timer/Record List). You can also set a one time Timer/Record event in the Guide (see section 7-6).

  • Page 68: Modifying A Timer/Record Event

    8-6. Modifying a Timer/Record Event The Timer/Record List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu or in the Timer/Record menu. You may cancel any program in the list by selecting the pro- gram. You may also modify any event in the list that was created in the Timer/Event menu.

  • Page 69: Initializing The System

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System About Initial Setup The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE and DIRECTV ® programming (if you are a DIRECTV ® customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to function properly with your dish antenna. Setup Wizard Will provide a guided sequence from dish selection (step1) to channel setup (step 5).
  • Page 70 8-7. Initializing the System To Select your dish type in Manual Selection: 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.
  • Page 71 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System Step 3. Signal Strength Depending on the Dish Type you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu.
  • Page 72 8-7. Initializing the System Step 4. Add Local Network Adds program information for channels available over the air (terrestrial) in a selected local area as defined by the satellite service provider. You can select two distinct areas by Zip code to view the channels being broadcast from both areas.
  • Page 73 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System Step 5. Create Channel list The Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence. The next page will create the channel list automatically. After the Setup Wizard process is completed, press the “ ” button on the remote control to finish the Initial Setup.
  • Page 74 8-7. Initializing the System Dish Setup Status Shows the dish type and up to two distinct areas by Zip code. To see the dish setup status: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 75 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System Dish Positioning Provides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your zip code. Elevation is the up/down angle of the dish. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself around the pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are provided with your satellite dish antenna.
  • Page 76 8-7. Initializing the System Signal Strength Depending on the Dish Type that is selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three sig- nal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the cor- rect position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu.

  • Page 77: Managing Channels

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-8. Managing Channels Auto Program (Channel Search) Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna and cable inputs, and stores all the active channels in the channel list. Inactive or weak channels may not appear in the list. In that case, add missing channels manually in the Manual Ch. Add menu.
  • Page 78 8-8. Managing Channels Manual Ch. Add Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. Auto Program may not pick up every channel that is available on Air and Cable. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to add channels manually using this feature. Note :The Manual Channel Add feature is not available in ANT/CABLE mode.
  • Page 79 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-8. Managing Channels Favorite/Ch. Edit The default channel list is made in the Auto Program menu. Favorite/Ch. Edit allows you to create two other types of channel lists; custom list and favorite list. A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with “...
  • Page 80 8-8. Managing Channels...

  • Page 81: Setting The Clock

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Auto) Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally, your clock is set using signals transmitted by DIRECTV. To set auto clock: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 82 8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Manual) Enables you to set the time manually in the ANT/CABLE Only Operation. To set manual clock: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ ”...

  • Page 83: Setting Default Signal Out

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-10. Setting Default Signal Out Output Channel If you use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your TV. Your TV must be tuned to the selected channel to display the pic- ture.

  • Page 84: Hook-Up Help

    8.11 Hook-up Help Graphically depicts possible ways to connect the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the components in your sys- tem, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. To see Hook-up Help: 1.

  • Page 85: Setting The Audio

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Setting the Audio Digital Output If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital ® audio, select Dolby Digital audio mode. If you are using an external audio system that has a PCM only decoder, select PCM (Digital).
  • Page 86 8-12. Setting the Audio PCM (Digital) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode. Dolby Digital ® Dolby Digital ® audio, formally known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is a coding technique that provides up to five independent, full frequency response audio chan- nels and one low frequency bass channel.
  • Page 87 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Setting the Audio Audio Mode Allows you to choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcasting in analog format. When you view a program broadcast in mono, you will hear only mono sound, even though Stereo mode is set.
  • Page 88 8-12. Setting the Audio Audio Language If available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in digital format. You may select a language while you are viewing a program by selecting an option on the audio language box in the channel banner and pressing “ ”...
  • Page 89 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Setting the Audio Dolby Digital® Allows you to choose Dolby Digital ® mode according to which analog audio output port you use to adjust the adequate audio level. If you connect audio line output to your TV, select ‘Line Mode’.

  • Page 90: Choosing The Aspect Ratio

    8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Allows you to choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video 480i or 480p output format, you can choose Letterbox, Cropped or Squeezed. When you view a standard-definition picture using the 720p or 1080i output format, you can choose Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom or Cine-Zoom.
  • Page 91 Use to adjust zooming. The picture will be enlarged like the cinema screen. NOTE The correct aspect ratio for programming in the 480i and 480p formats from the Video 1/2, S-Video and Component outputs can be automatically set by Sony Hi-Scan™ TVs when using the TV’s 16:9 Enhanced feature (ID1).
  • Page 92 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for temporarily viewing high definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FOR- MAT IS IS 720p OR 1080i MODE : Standard Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment. Expand Choose when you want to view a picture in the 16:9 ratio size. The picture will be horizontal- ly adjusted or expended to fit 16:9 ratio.

  • Page 93: Setting Digital Caption

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-14. Setting Digital Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital Caption Service, Services 1-6 typically represent different Language Services, if available. Service 1 Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim, or near-verbatim captions for the primary language being spoken in the accompanying pro- gram audio.

  • Page 94: Setting Digital Caption Style

    8-15. Setting Digital Caption Style Allows you to customize the caption style to your preference by allowing you to change: Font, Edge Type, Color, etc. Note : If the Style setting is “Set By Program” the captions will appear as defined by the pro- gram provider.

  • Page 95: Setting Closed Caption

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-16. Setting Closed Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog Caption Service, Captions 1-4 display program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display for a data service information. (Note : Closed Captions will appear only when they are provided by the broadcaster.) Caption1 (CC1) CC1 is the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with the sound, used by most broadcasters.

  • Page 96: Advanced

    8-17. Advanced Advanced Setup Allows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspect ratio programming, the channel banner time-out period and the contrast range of DVI output. To set advanced Setup Menu: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 97: Running Auto Demo

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-18. Running Auto Demo Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. To run Auto Demo: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ ”...

  • Page 98: Setting Locks

    8-19. Setting Locks Lock System Allows you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the lock system is activated. You can change the password by inputting a new password twice.
  • Page 99 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks Block Channel Blocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up screen will appear. You will have to enter the cor- rect password to view the channel.
  • Page 100 8-19. Setting Locks Movie Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit applies only to movies shown on TV, not TV programs such as soap operas.
  • Page 101 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks TV Rating for Children’s Programs Keeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit as defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children may view those programs.
  • Page 102 8-19. Setting Locks TV Rating for General Programs Blocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. To block TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 103 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks Spending Limit Sets the spending limit of each PPV program. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the password to purchase a PPV program that costs more than your spending limit allows.

  • Page 104: Getting The System Information

    8-20. Getting the System Information General Info Shows you general information of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. ® To view General information in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ ”...
  • Page 105 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-20. Getting the System Information Feature List When in Satellite mode, allows you to see which major features are available for your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. To view Feature list in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 106 8-20. Getting the System Information Tuner List When in Satellite mode, shows you what kind of tuners are built in your DIRECTV ® Receiver. To view Tuner list in the your HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 107 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-20. Getting the System Information System Upgrade When in Satellite mode, shows you the current software version. If there is a software upgrade planned, you will be notified by a pop-up box on your TV screen and the pop-up box will ask you if you want to upgrade your system.

  • Page 108: Testing The System

    8-21. Testing the System Basic Test When in Satellite mode, diagnoses essential system components of your HD receiver. Once the Basic System Test is done, your HD receiver’s status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. To test basic items in DIRECTV HD Receiver : 1.
  • Page 109 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-21. Testing the System Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Test When in Satellite mode, diagnoses the Satellite Dish Antenna (LNB and Satellite Antenna) con- nected to the HD receiver. Once the Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Test is done, Satellite sig- nal status will be displayed.
  • Page 110 8-21. Testing the System Transponder Test When in Satellite mode, diagnoses all transponder signals of each Satellite. Once the Transponder Test is done, all transponder signal status of the selected Satellite will be dis- played. To test the Transponder: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 111: Replace Card

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-22. Replace Card DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically, if you are a DIRECTV customer when in Satellite mode. This menu enables you to transfer information, such as the record of your purchases, from the old card onto a new one. The access card fits into the slot on the front panel of the DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 112: Vcr Control Setup

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-23. VCR Control Setup Allows you to set up the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to control with your VCR for automatic recording when used with the Record feature (see section 8-5). To set up the VCR Control: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 113: Remote Control Setup

    RF Remote feature (see section 3-8). You can also choose to assign one of two remote ID’s for IR Control or one of sixteen remote ID’s for RF Control. This can be useful if you have more than one Sony satellite receiver in your home.

  • Page 114: Help

    9. Help 9-1. Help The Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and Advanced Program Guide™ in an easy and convenient way. When you navigate through the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide™, press and hold the “HELP” button on your remote control if you want information about the highlighted item.
  • Page 115 9. Help 9-1. Help The Help is an on-line version of this Operating Guide. You can review many features of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the use and programming of the remote control, a functional expla- nation of the front and back panel, and an instructive note about the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide™.

  • Page 116: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Television System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i) ATSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) DIRECTV Channel Coverage Digital TV 1-69 2-13 14-69 Unscrambled Analog CATV 1-125 Unscrambled Digital CATV 1-135 DIRECTV variable Inputs/Output ATSC/NTSC RF Inputs Antenna (1), Cable TV (1) (ATSC 8-VSB and QAM over CATV or Terrestrial) RF Output Out To TV (1) (selectable Channel 3 or 4) DIRECTV RF Input...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Sony and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties that you cannot resolve using the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) regarding DIRECTV ®...
  • Page 118 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS - Contact your service provider to subscribe to all available channels. The Program Guide shows channels - Adjust your antenna or satellite dish to receive all available channels. I don’t receive. (see section 3-4) - Use the Custom Guide feature to select channels that you receive. (see section 7-2) - Whenever you access the GUIDE, make sure you select the CUSTOM guide (see 7-2) to show only channels not HIDDEN (see 8-8).
  • Page 119 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS - When the Format is set to a high-definition setting (720p/1080i) and the Aspect Ratio setting is re-set after incoming program is in high-definition, the Aspect Ratio setting can only the channel is changed. be adjusted temporarily. The remote control is not responding.
  • Page 120 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS - Most recent TVs also include captioning capability, which you may inde- Closed captions are not displayed. pendently set (see TV manual for details). If the captions are ON for both Two sets of overlapping captions TV and this product, you may see overlapping captions. In this case, appear.

  • Page 121: Limited Warranty

    In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limi- this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.

  • Page 122: Software License Agreement

    Limited Warranty of this Software which User makes shall retain all copyright Sony warrants to User that the Software will not fail to execute and other proprietary notices in the same form and manner as its programming instructions due to defects in material and on the original.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Access Card 19, 35, 109 Elevation 73 Receiving Signals 23-26 Advanced Program Guide™ 15, 49-60 Remote Control, buttons and functions Advanced Setup 94 37–39 Analog Audio Signals 13 Favorite Channel 46 Remote Control Codes for Other Components Analog TV Connection 27 Favorite Channel Edit 77 41, 42 ANT IN Jack 23, 25-31...
  • Page 124 Contact Sony with questions about your Digital Satellite Receiver: 1-800-838-SONY (7669) Contact DIRECTV with questions about service, programming or billing: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) Printed in KOREA www.DIRECTV.com www.sony.com/support...

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