Sony SAT-HD200 Operating Instructions

Sony SAT-HD200 - Directv High Definition Satellite Receiver Manual

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    4-090-446-21 DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver/ HDTV Receiver Operating Instructions © 2002 Sony Electronics. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. SAT-HD200
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    USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS TV/SATELLITE DISH INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system/satellite dish installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code the instruction manual, may
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    , please contact the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-SONY(7669). For questions about service, programming or billing, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: SAT-HD200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address
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    AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions
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    antenna, including a Sat C LNB, is required, along with a High Definition capable DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver and High Definition television. Satellite Dish Antenna Sold Separately. Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security
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    Initial Setup 6. Basic Operation 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver 34 4-2. Using the Remote Control 35 4-3. Programming the Remote Control 38 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components 39 41 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner 42 6-2. Surfing Favorite
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    Out 81 8-15. Setting the Digital TV Input 84 8-16. Running Auto Demo 86 8-17. Setting Locks 87 8-18. Testing the System 92 8-19. Replace Card 93 8-20. Upgrading Software 94 9. Help Reference Product Specifications Troubleshooting Warranty Software License Agreement Index 95 97 98 100
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    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
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    and satellite. • Multiple Output Jacks Multiple output jacks are provided on the back panel of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. 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.
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    Signals Satellite Sat A 101 Sat B 110 Sat C 119 DIRECTV Digital Analog signal signal TV HD Receiver Phone Jack Analog Cable service Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior quality video and audio. The DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver enables
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    DIRECTV) SD HD 480p Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) MPEG Audio (2 ch) 4 : 3 or 16 : 9 640 x 480 704 x 480 720p or 1080i Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) 16 : 9 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 The digital TV full picture updates every sixtieth of a second. In an interlaced format, half of the picture updates every sixtieth
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    IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver provides several display formats. The Format Variable 1/Variable 2/Variable 3 RGB 1080i/720p/480p/Variable 1/Variable 2/Variable 3 DVI-HDTV 1080i/720p/480p/Variable 1/Variable 2/Variable 3/Auto DVI* Video 1 / 2
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    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, Zoom1, to Zoom2. (Refer to section 8.12, 'Choosing the Aspect Ratio') WHEN
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    OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p) Program Format No Adjustment Required High Definition Normal Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV. Black or gray bars will show at the left and right sides
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    a variety of components, such as TV, DVD, VCR, etc. and external audio systems. Since digital programs being broadcast contain digital-quality audio, you can create a home theater by sending audio signals from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your audio system externally. HD digital signals use the Dolby
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    Audio Signals Analog stereo amplifier Audio cables The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of the TV speakers. These stereo outputs are activated by setting the Analog Mode in the Audio menu to Stereo. If you set the Analog Mode to SAP
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    your remote control, and select it by pressing " ". The on-screen menu also offers visual cues for easy guidance. Advanced Program Guide The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV. The DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver
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    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 receiver. This is, in fact, an on-line version of this Operating
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    all these items listed below with the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. Remote Control MUTING SLEEP TV POWER SAT TV FUNCTION SAT TV/VIDEO PIC MODE ENTER FAVORITE DISPLAY GUIDE MENU VOL CH FREEZE EXIT JUMP SIGNAL HELP CC WIDE CODE SET MODE RM-Y815 Cables S VIDEO Jack Audio
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    an DVI-HDTV compatible HD monitor that supports HDCP. Access Card Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its service. The card must be inserted into the access card slot (on the rear of the DIRECTV HD Receiver) at all times to ensure reception of satellite signals. 19
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    3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver 20
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    monitor's user manual to find out if the TV or monitor's DVI input is compliant with these specifications.) 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
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    do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antennas. - What type of connectors does your TV or VCR have: Y/PB/PR, RGB, DVI-HDTV, S-VIDEO, A/V (RCA- type), or RF coaxial? - Do you have an external audio or audio/video system? Consider integrating the DIRECTV HD Receiver into a home
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    Connecting to Antennas - No Dish Antenna Cable TV wall jack 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. 23
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    the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Connect the "Jack 1" of the dish antenna to the "SATELLITE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the "Installer's Guide" provided with
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    the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Connect the "Jack 1" of the multi-switch to the "SATELLITE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the "Installer's Guide" provided with
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    the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Connect the "Jack 1" of the multi-switch to the "SATELLITE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the "Installer's Guide" provided with
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    Sat C LNB Sat B Dish Analog TV ANT.IN V LR 5x4 Multi-switch Output Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the "AUDIO OUT" and "VIDEO OUT" jacks on the DIRECTV HD
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    TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type) Antenna Cable TV wall jack LNB Sat A HD-Ready TV ANT.IN Y Pb Pr L R LNB Sat C LNB Sat B Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your TV
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    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type) Antenna Cable TV wall jack LNB Sat A HD-Ready TV ANT.IN Y Pb Pr L R LNB Sat C LNB Sat B Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to the "ANT
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    3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type) Antenna Cable TV wall jack LNB Sat A HD-Ready TV ANT.IN L R LNB Sat C LNB Sat B Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your TV
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    VCR Connection Antenna Cable TV wall jack LNB Sat A LNB Sat C LNB Sat B Dish VCR IN ANT.IN V L R 5x4 Multi-switch Output Phone wall jack TV Viewing Refer to Section 3.5, 'TV Connection'. VCR Recording 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to the "ANT
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    3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System SPDIF IN 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.) 32
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    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System Analog stereo amplifier Audio cables 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. 33
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    DIRECTV HD Receiver status : Current output format, output type, and channel number. 3 Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from the remote control 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
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    FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control 32 MUTING SLEEP 1 TV POWER SAT TV FUNCTION SAT 4 TV/VIDEO 5 PIC MODE 6 7 1 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
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    Remote Control MUTING SLEEP TV POWER SAT TV FUNCTION SAT TV/VIDEO PIC MODE ENTER FAVORITE 11 DISPLAY GUIDE VOL MENU 12 CH 14 15 13 FREEZE 18 16 EXIT SIGNAL HELP CC CODE button Changes the Closed Caption options of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. The closed caption mode can be selected in
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    The signal strength may be improved by adjusting the over-the-air antenna or satellite dish antenna as directed by the antenna installation instructions. 23 CODE SET button Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see page 38). 24 POWER button Turns on
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    REMOTE CONTROL The RM-Y815 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 pages 39-40. 1. Find the code(s) for the brand of the device you want to operate with this remote control. You can find these codes
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    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell (M. Wards) Broksonic Craig Croslex Curtis Mathis Daewoo Daytron Dynasty Emerson Fisher General Electric Goldstar Hitachi JCPenny JVC KTV Loewe LXI (
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    4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components VCR Codes (Continued) Manufacturer Realistic Sansui Singer Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 (M. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Code 309, 330, 328, 324, 338 314 315 322, 313,
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    wrong format mode is selected. When you turn on the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver for the first time, you will be asked if you want to set up DIRECTV® programming. If you have chosen to subscribe to DIRECTV programming (or service), you should initialize the system according to section 8-6. If
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    you tune to a new channel or press the Display button on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in the banner is active or available as provided by the broadcaster and service provider. The information available on the Channel Banner is described
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    that your DIRECTV HD Receiver has messages from DIRECTV. The HD Icon ( HD ) Indicates that the current program is in the HD format. DD Icon ( ) Indicates that the currently selected audio track is Dolby Digital. CC Icon ( CC ) Indicates that the current program provides the closed caption service
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    6-2. Surfing Favorite Channels The favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the Favorite button on the remote control. It enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu. The favorite list
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    function of the DIRECTV HD Receiver will be limited to receiving signals only from ANT and/or CABLE. You can still enjoy HD services provided by over-the-air digital broadcast along with the conventional analog broadcast. Without the DIRECTV service, however, no electronic program guide is available
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    the Advanced Program Guide The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV® channels. The APG also provides local over-the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digital channels if you receive satellite service. Helping you to
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    based on the category information of each program identified in the APG. 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
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    that contains a specific channel by directly entering a channel number using the digit buttons "0~9" on the remote control. Pressing " " following the digit button strokes will move to the channel immediately. NOTE Press the Guide button to return immediately to the guide menus, the left-most column
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    guide a current free-of-charge program, you will directly tune to the program. Future / not PPV DIRECTV ➝ Future Purchase and cancel any purchase on the list anytime before its airing time. A continuous connection to a land-based phone line is required to perform this function with your remote control
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    on the remote control. 2. Press the Display button on the remote control to display the guide screen, press "F " or the Display button again. NOTE To get channel information, press " " when the channel number, the second column from the left of the screen, is highlighted. The top region of the guide
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    of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. The receiver's unique feature called 'Help' serves as an on-line snapshot user's manual. If you want to find out what 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
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    to watch using "DEF G " on the remote control. 2. Press " ". A dialog box will 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 actually starts. The receiver
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    DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them. To purchase PPV programs: 1. From the program guide, press " " on the remote control 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
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    search programs by Category : 1. Highlight the CATEGORY in the guide menu. You will see currently applicable categories in a two-level list and its program information will be displayed at the top region of the guide screen. You can see program information on each program by moving the highlight
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    the screen keyboard and press " " to execute searching. 4. The receiver first searches for candidate keywords that include the word or the partial . Its program information will be displayed at the top region of the guide screen. You can see program information on each program by moving the
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    , only the first level of the menu system can appear at the left side of the TV screen. The second and third level will be displayed by pressing " ". If a menu 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 press
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    Menu DIRECTV Guide Remind List Future Purchase Purchase List Messages Initial Setup SETUP Auto Program Manual Ch. Add Favorite/Ch. Edit Hook-up Help Clock Advanced AUDIO Digital Output Audio Mode Audio Language PREFERENCE Wide Mode Closed Caption Output Channel Out to TV Digital TV Input
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    reserved in the Guide menu. You may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask if you want to cancel it. To cancel a program in the Remind List: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV® menu by
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    that were ordered through the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver and have not been viewed. You may do this by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program. To cancel a newly purchased program : 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on
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    charge of the PPV programs you purchased and viewed. To review programs in the Purchase List: 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 the Purchase List using "E". 4. Move the
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    receive a message 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. Select the DIRECTV® menu by pressing " " on the remote control remote control if you want to return to TV
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    Dish for Satellite Networks A, B, and C. For advice on selecting a dish that will provide the services that you desire, contact DIRECTV (1-800-DIRECTV) or your local DIRECTV retail expert. If you already have a dish, refer to its user's guide to determine its type. To receive HD programming, you
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    pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are provided with your satellite dish antenna. To enter your location: 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
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    on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and retransmits 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
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    centers and are capable of receiving signals from both. After this Channel Setup process, the channel list will be created. To scan the channels from the satellites: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV® menu by pressing " " on the
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    in the list. In that case, add missing channels manually in the Manual Ch. Add menu. The channel list created here can be shown in the Favorite/Ch. Edit menu. To scan the channels with the antenna: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using
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    channels 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
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    to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE Use the "Show All" button to show all the channels. Use the "Hide All" button to hide all the channels. These settings may be reset if there is an interruption to the AC power (such
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    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Managing Channels 69
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    the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the components in your system, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. To see Hook-up Help: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control
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    . 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 to the previous level. 9. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 71
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    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 "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the Setup menu by pressing " ". 4.
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    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 either "50" or "51" and press the Enter button. The remote control and DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver are now set to either remote ID 50 or 51. 73
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    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 press " " to return to the previous level. 7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV
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    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, formally known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is
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    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. 7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing
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    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 the previous level. 7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV
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    (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
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    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing high definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 480i OR 480p MODE : Letter Box Use for a picture with an original 16:9 aspect ratio (in a wide format). Letterbox mode will shrink the picture to fill the screen, with black/gray (
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    to the right with "G ". 6. Select one between Analog Caption Service and Digital Caption Service. 7. Move the highlight to the right with "G ". 8. Select one of the options and press " " to return to the previous level. 9. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 80
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    by most broadcasters. The captioning is displayed in the same language as the program's dialog. Caption2 (CC2) CC2 is the special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync with the sound and may provide simplified captioning, which is usually delayed. Caption3 (CC3) CC3 serves
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    connected to the TV from the "OUT TO TV" jack, either channel 3 or, 4. Make sure your TV is set to the selected channel and that the DIRECTV 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
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    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
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    Digital TV Input Digital TV Input The DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver is also capable of receiving an 8-VSB signal, if any, via cable service. Before 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.
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    how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV® HighDefinition Receiver. To run Auto Demo: 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 Auto
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    again to verify the number. 5. Press "F " to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE Once you enter the password when unlocking the blocked channel, it will remain unlocked until the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver is off. 86
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    off the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver, Block Channel will automatically be reactivated. To block channels: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to 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,
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    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 material may not be suitable for children
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    return to the previous level. 7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE TV Rating Children Programs TV-Y: All Children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children. This program is designed for children age 7 and
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    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
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    . Once the receiver is turned 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 to the previous level. 8. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 91
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    the integrity of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. To test 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 System
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
    access card fits into the slot on the back panel of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. Once you proceed past "Read the old card", replace card cannot be cancelled. To 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
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    right side of the menu. The next version 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
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
    . 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. The information will be displayed on the right side of the TV screen. Simply press and hold to see the helpful information
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    Guide. You can review many features of the DIRECTV® High-Definition 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 explanation of the front and back panel, and an instructive
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
    ATSC/NTSC RF Inputs RF Output DIRECTV RF Input DVI-HDTV Output RGB Output Component Video Output S-Video Output Video Output Antenna (1), Cable TV (1) (ATSC 8-VSB over CATV or Terrestrial) Out To TV (1) (selectable Channel 3 or 4) Satellite In (1) DVI-HDTV Out (1), DVI-D Single Link connector 1080i
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
    the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) regarding DIRECTV® Service problems and contact the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669 regarding problems with your DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver. SYMPTOMS No
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
    properly. (see section 8-9) You forget your password. - If you subscribe to satellite service, contact your service provider to arrange for the password to be re-set - If you do not subscribe to satellite service and the DIRECTV HD Receiver is in the ANT/CABLE mode, enter the master password "7777
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
    of a service problem, call: SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-838-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) About Sony Customer Support Every DIRECTV System manufactured by Sony comes with Sony's Express Support at no
  • Sony SAT-HD200 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
    attempt to derive source code or create derivative works therefrom, and shall not authorize any third party to do any of the foregoing provide to User updates and other support services for the licensed Software. All updates provided to User shall constitute licensed Software under this License, and
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    Remote Control, buttons and functions 35-37 Remote Control Codes for Other Components 39, 40 Remote Control Programming 38 Replace Card 93 RF Jacks, Cables 18, 19 RGB/DVI-HDTV Out Ports 21 S SAP 15, 76 Satellite In Jack 21, 24-31 Signal Strength 64 Software License Agreement 101 Software Upgrading
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    Printed in KOREA 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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