User manual SONY SAT-A50

[. . . ] All rights reserved. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Sony Software License Agreement ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 92. USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS INCORPORATED INDICATES USER'S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF THE USER DOES NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, THE USER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE ENTIRE PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ] The clock feature is most accurate when it is automatically set, but you may use the clock feature to set the time and date if you do not receive satellite programming. 1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM. The SYSTEM pop-up appears. MENU 2 Highlight and select "Clock". The Clock display appears. If you do not receive programming from a Satellite Dish Antenna Clock Set Lets you enter the current month, date, year and time (including daylight saving time). Time Zone Lets you select the time zone for your area Return Closes the Clock display to show the Main Menu. Help Shows information about the Clock display. 42 Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) Using the Guides Menu The Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. You can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own favorite station guides for fast access to your favorite stations. 1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select GUIDES. The GUIDES Menu appears. MENU 2 Return Closes the GUIDES Menu to show the Main Menu. Alpha List Shows a list of categories (movies, sports, etc. ) and only the programs that match the category you select in alphabetical order (see page 44). Program Guide Opens your custom list of stations and shows program information for up to three days in advance (see page 45). Category Guide Shows a list of categories (movies, sports, etc. ) and only those stations broadcasting programs that match the category you select (see page 46). Highlight and select the guide you want to use. Station Index Opens your custom list of stations as a grid of station logos (see page 47). Favorite Stations Opens the Favorite Stations guide which allows you to create and access up to four different sets of stations you enjoy watching most (see page 48). Other Guides Opens the Other Guides display which shows a variety of special categories provided by DIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories so you can find exactly the kind of program you want (see page 51). Using the On-Screen Displays z Tips · Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control. · You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button. 43 Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued) Using the Alpha List The Alpha List shows program information for satellite programs in the category you select (such as movies, sports, etc. ) in alphabetical order. For information about selecting a future program, see "Using One Button Timer & Rec" on page 76. 52 Viewing Pay Per View Programs Many programs are available as pay per view. By selecting a pay per view program you agree to be charged for that program. Select a pay per view program using any of the methods described in the "Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)" section on pages 43 through 52. The Purchase Program display appears. This display shows detailed information about the program including the cost. Return Closes the Purchase Program display to show the previous screen. Purchase Opens the Purchase pop-up. Preview Closes the Purchase Program display to show a preview of the program if available. Times Opens the Other Show Times display so you can select another time to view the program. Help Opens information about the Purchase Program display. Note To order pay per view by remote, a DIRECTV® subscription is required and the Digital Satellite Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line. Using the On-Screen Displays 53 Setting Preferences (PREFERENCES) Using the Preferences Menu The Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of the on-screen displays, the stations you want to appear in the program list area, and the order in which the stations are listed. 1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES. The PREFERENCES Menu appears. MENU 2 Return Closes the PREFERENCES Menu to show the Main Menu. Highlight and select the item you want to adjust. Custom Stations Lets you customize which stations appear in the program guides (see page 58). Display Options Lets you change the color scheme of the on-screen displays, choose how the stations are ordered in the guides and select what is displayed in the Media Window when surfing through the Station Index (see page 55). Data Service A future application (see page 60). 54 Setting Display Options Display Options lets you choose the color scheme of the on-screen displays and the order in which stations are listed in the program list area. You can also turn the surf option on or off. 1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES. The PREFERENCES Menu appears. MENU 2 Colors Lets you change the color of the onscreen displays (see page 56). Highlight and select "Display Options". The Display Options display appears. Return Closes the Display Options display to show the Main Menu. Station Order Lets you select the order in which stations appear in the list area (see page 57). Help Opens information about the Display Options display. Surf Lets you view the Current Program in the Station Index while viewing other program information (see page 57). Using the On-Screen Displays 55 Setting Preferences (PREFERENCES) (continued) Changing the Color Scheme 1 Highlight and select "Colors" from the Display Options display (see page 55). The Colors pop-up appears. 2 Highlight and select the color scheme you like. The display changes colors as you highlight each color scheme. 56 Changing the Station Order You can select numerical or alphabetical for the order in which stations appear in the List Area of the Program Guide, Category Guide and Other Guides display. 1 Highlight and select "Station Order" from the Display Options display (see page 55). The Station Order pop-up appears. 2 Highlight and select the order you like. The Station Order pop-up closes to show the Display Options display. Changing the Surf Setting When the Surf setting is On you can view the current program in the Media Window of the Station Index while viewing the program information of other programs as you highlight them in the Station Index. 1 Highlight and select "Surf" from the Display Options display (see page 55). The Surf pop-up appears. Using the On-Screen Displays 2 Highlight and select "On" or "Off". The Surf pop-up closes to show the Display Options display. 57 Setting Preferences (PREFERENCES) (continued) Setting Up Custom Stations The Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will be skipped in the Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index, and when you change channels using the CH +/­ button. You can reduce the number of stations that appear by skipping unwanted stations. 1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES. The PREFERENCES Menu appears. MENU 2 Highlight and select "Custom Stations". The Custom Stations display appears. Return Closes the Custom Stations display to show the Main Menu. Cancel Closes the Custom Stations display and cancels your changes. Auto Scans all stations and automatically skips any stations to which you do not subscribe. Clear All Removes all skip settings. Help Opens information about the Custom Stations display. "X" Skip Mark Shows that the station will be skipped when using the Program Guide, Category Guide, Station Index, or when using the CH +/­ buttons. 58 3 Highlight and select a station icon to add or remove the "X" mark. The "x" mark indicates that the station will be skipped when you open the Program Guide, Category Guide or Station Index, or change channels using the CH +/­ button. 4 Highlight and select "Return". The Custom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu. Using the On-Screen Displays 59 Setting Preferences (PREFERENCES) (continued) Selecting Data Service The Data Service feature is reserved for future applications. 60 Adjusting TV Properties (TV PROPERTIES) Adjusting TV Properties The TV Properties display lets you adjust your Digital Satellite Receiver to get the best picture for your TV. 1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select TV PROPERTIES. The TV PROPERTIES display appears. MENU 2 Aspect Ratio Select "Standard" aspect ratio if your TV is a standard 4:3 aspect ratio TV set. Select "Wide" aspect ratio if your TV is a wide-screen 16:9 aspect ratio TV set (see page 62). Screen Format If you selected Standard 4:3 aspect ratio, you may select "Letterbox" or "Pan/Scan" screen format. Select "Letterbox" to view wide aspect ratio programming in its original format. Select "Pan/Scan" to have wide aspect ratio programming fill the screen (see page 62). High Definition Output Select Shows information about selecting high definition outputs (see page 63). RF Output If your TV receives signals from your Digital Satellite Receiver with a coaxial (RF) cable, select CH3 and set your TV to channel 3. [. . . ] THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE USER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL SONY, ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT), EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL SONY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR THIRD PARTY LICENSOR'S LIABILITY UNDER AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT. Intellectual Property The Software is owned and copyrighted by Sony, its affiliates or its third party licensors. 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