Sony SAT-HD200 manual

4-090-446-21 © 2002 Sony Electronics. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. SA T -HD200 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver/ HDTV Receiver Operating Instructions[...]

WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids. Objects filled with liquids, such as a vase, must not be placed on or above the product. NOTE TO CABLE/TV/SA TELLITE DISH INST ALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system/satel[...]

2 REGULA TORY INFORMA TION: 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 T elephone Company . Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state[...]

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MAN- UAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN 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. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect yo[...]

4 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. If HD viewing is prohibited due to copyright restric- tions, you would need to connect SD interfaces to view the program. In certain markets, access to local channels requires a DIRECTV ® [...]

Safety Warning Important Safety Instructions Important Information T able of Contents 1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment 1-2. Main Features 2-1. Sending Signals 2-2. TV Signal Formats 2-3. Display Formats 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals 2-5. Audio Signals 2-6. On-Screen Display 3-1. Unpacking 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Defini[...]

6 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 66 70 71 73 74 78 80 81 84 86 87 92 93 94 95 97 98 100 101 102 7. Advanced Program Guide  8. Customization 9. Help Reference 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide  Screen 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide  7-4. Selecting a Program 7[...]

7 1-1. A New W orld of Digital Entertainment Welcome to the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver , an advanced digital satellite receiver that show- cases a new generation of digital entertainment. Different from conventional analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts allow you to enjoy superior quality video and audio right in your own home. The DIRECTV[...]

8 Ultimate Entertainment • A Wide V ariety of Programs Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV . • DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide TM Instant access to up to three days of program listings. Ability to jump a day at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, keyword and category . T echnical Flexibility • Seaml[...]

2-1. Sending Signals 9 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual- ity video and audio. The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver enables you to take full advan- tage of digital broadcasting. T o fully enjoy it, you need to understand the ways the program signals are sent. There a[...]

Signal Format Analog (NTSC) Digital (A TSC/DIRECTV) SD HD 10 2-2. TV Signal Format The digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose between three formats: • 480p - The picture is 704 x 480 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second (480i is also possible). • 720p - The picture is 1280 x 720 pixels, sent at 60[...]

2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 11 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver provides several display formats. The Format button in the front panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, video1/2(480i), variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and video 1/2(480i) modes, all input s[...]

12 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[...]

13 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE FORMA T TO HDTV (1080i/720p) 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. Wide Choose when you want to evenly stretch the width of a normal picture to fill the [...]

14 2-5. Audio Signals Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels sub-woofer right speaker left speaker center channel speaker surround sound speaker surround sound speaker Digital Audio Signals The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of components, such as TV , DVD, VCR, etc[...]

15 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 (Second Audio Program), you can hear the program’ s dia- log in another language such as French or Spanish, if prov[...]

16 2-6. On-Screen Display Advanced Program Guide  The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide  is an on-screen listing of current and future pro- grams that are available from DIRECTV . The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver offers you a comprehensive program list that contains information about programs with hundreds of chan- nels, including analog [...]

17 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 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 ® High-Definition Receiver pro- vides a powerful feature called “Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the feat[...]

18 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . M E N U MUTING TV TV/VIDEO FA VORITE FREEZE CODE SET SIGNAL WIDE MODE HELP CC JUMP CH VOL G U ID E DISPLAY ENTER PIC MODE FUNCTION SAT SLEEP TV POWER SAT E X I T RM-Y815 S VIDEO Jack Audio/Video Jacks RF[...]

19 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking DIRECTV ® High-Definition 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 [...]

20 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver[...]

21 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver Ant In Is used to connect an over -the-air or terrestrial antenna. Cable In Is used to connect a coaxial cable coming from your analog cable TV service outlet or cable box. Out to TV Provides an RF connection between the DIRECTV HD Receiver and the TV . Decoded s[...]

22 3-3. General Recommendations Y ou can connect the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine the correct setup for you. - What type of antennas do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over -the-air antennas. - What type of connectors does your TV or VCR have: Y/PB/[...]

23 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - No 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[...]

24 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A) 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. 3. Connect the “Jack 1” of the dish [...]

25 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B) 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. 3. Connect th[...]

26 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C) 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. 3. Connect the “Jack 1” of the [...]

27 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV 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 Receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV using RCA-type cabl[...]

28 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type) 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 “COMPONENT OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “COMPONENT IN” jacks of your TV using RCA-type cables. (The “TYPE?[...]

29 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type) Phone wall jack HD-Ready TV Cable TV wall jack Antenna ANT .IN Y Pb Pr L R LNB Sat B LNB Sat C LNB Sat A Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output 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 [...]

30 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type) 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 “DVI-HDTV OUT” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “DVI-HDTV IN” jack of your TV using DVI -type connector . (The “TYPE[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 31 3-6. VCR Connection Cable TV wall jack Antenna ANT .IN V L R IN VCR Phone wall jack LNB Sat B LNB Sat C LNB Sat A Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output 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 IN” jack on your[...]

32 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System Dolby AC-3 Connection 1. Connect the “DIGIT AL 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[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 33 3-7. Audio 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[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 34 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver Power T urns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. Display Window Shows DIRECTV HD Receiver status : Current output format, output type, and channel number . Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Format Sets the output [...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 35 4-2. Using the Remote Control POWER buttons T urn on and off the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver and TV . T o 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 [...]

4-2. Using the Remote Control DISPLA Y button Opens the program information display for the current program. MENU button Opens the main Menu. CH (channel) +/- buttons Changes channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH button pages through the guide. Joystick Moving the joystick up, down, left and right moves the highlight in on- screen[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 37 4-2. Using the Remote Control HELP button Opens the on-screen Help menu when no on-screen displays are open. Y ou can also see the help description of a menu item when that menu is open by press- ing and holding the HELP button. SIGNAL button Shows the signal strength of the current digital over -the-air channe[...]

38 4-3. Programming THE 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. Y ou can find these codes on pages 39-40. 2. Press[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 39 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components TV Codes Manufacturer Code Sony 101 Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109 ABC 112 Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 114, 109, 138 Broksonic 103, 112 Craig 122, 123, 120, 121 Croslex 111 Curtis Mathis 103, 119, 123 Daewoo 135, 136, 103 Daytron 116 143 Dynasty 113 Emerson 122,[...]

40 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components VCR Codes (Continued) Manufacturer Code Realistic 309, 330, 328, 324, 338 Sansui 314 Singer 315 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326 Sharp 327, 325, 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000 (M. Wards) 336, 327 Sylvania 310, 308, 309, 338 Symphonic 338 T ashiro 332 [...]

5 IMPORT ANT : Check your TV screen to determine the format required. The format must be set to appropriate mode using format button on the front panel. The on screen display or the pic- ture may not appear if the wrong format mode is selected. When you turn on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver for the first time, you will be asked if you wan[...]

6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner 6. BASIC OPERA TION The Channel Banner appears whenever 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 shown at the top of the screen. When the Channel Banner is displayed, pressing “ DE ” toggles betw[...]

6. BASIC OPERA TION 6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon (DIRECTV) Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV ® High- Definition Receiver can receive a signal from ANT , ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV . Lock Icon ( ) Indicates that the lock system is activated. Alternate Audio ( ) DIRECTV and[...]

6-2. Surfing Favorite Channels The favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the Favorite button on the remote con- trol. It enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel sec- tion of the Setup menu. The favorite list consists of the channel logos or channel numbers. If the logo of a certain channel[...]

6. BASIC OPERA TION 6-3. Subscription to DIRECTV ® programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV , ANT and /or CABLE. If you are a DIRECTV customer , you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV . Y ou can also receive the analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts, wi[...]

7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  7. ADV ANCED 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[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide  Screen The on-screen guide maintains five 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 All Custom Favorite Movies Sports The guide scre[...]

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 “ DE F G ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen. 2. Press “ ” to select or execute the highlighted menu or function. The on-screen guide shows you progr[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  7-4. Selecting a Program The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur- rently highlighted program. Y ou can also see other detailed information about the program by pressing the Display button. When you select the highlighted program by pressing “ ”, what happens or a[...]

7-5. Getting More Information Pressing the Display button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. It includes actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program was first shown, and so on. T o display program details: 1. Move the highlight to a desired program using[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  7-6. Referring to Help Y our basic understanding of certain features and terminology used in the APG will help you to fully enjoy the functionality 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 wha[...]

7-7. Making a Remind List for Future V iewing If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Remind List so that a reminder message will appear right before the program starts. T o schedule a future viewing : 1. Move the highlight to a future program you want to watch using “ DE F G ” on the remote contro[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  7-8. Purchasing DIRECTV ® Pay Per V iew 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. T o purchase PPV programs: 1. From the program guide, press “ ” on the remote control to sele[...]

7-9. Searching Programs by Category Y ou can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided by the APG so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. Y ou can also set a search range to One Day or Three Days, (within 24 hours and 72 hours from now , respectively). In the s[...]

55 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  7-10. Searching Programs by Keyword Y ou can also search for programs by keyword that include the keyword in their program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc. T o search programs by keyword: 1. Move the highlight to the KEYWORD in the guide menu. The Keyword Search screen will ap[...]

8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu 8. CUSTOMIZA TION In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some menus go to and require further levels to be set. If you press the Menu button, only the first level of the menu system can appear at the left s[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-2. The On-Screen Menu DIRECTV SETUP AUDIO PREFERENCE LOCK SYSTEM Guide Remind List Future Purchase Purchase List Messages Initial 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 Lo[...]

8-3. Previewing the Remind List The Remind List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu. Y ou may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask if you want to cancel it. T o cancel a program in the Remind List: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select [...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-4. Managing Program Purchases Future Purchase Allows you to review upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases. Y ou may only cancel programs that were ordered through the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver and have not been viewed. Y ou may do this by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the[...]

8-4. Managing Program Purchases Purchase List Shows you a list of past DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases. Y ou can see each charge of the PP V programs you purchased and viewed. T o 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 [...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-5. 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. T o check the Messages: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV ® menu[...]

8-6. Initializing the System About Initial Setup The DIRECTV ® High-Definition 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. Select Dish Lets you select the correct dish ty[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-6. Initializing the System Y our Location 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[...]

8-6. Initializing the System Signal Strength 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 Y our Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100, there will be no apparent difference in[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-6. Initializing the System Channel Setup Searches for all channels available over the air or terrestrial in a selected local area. Y ou can select two distinct areas by Zip code to view the channels being broadcast from both areas. This is useful if you live between two major broadcast centers and are capable of receiving signal[...]

8-7. 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. The chan[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-7. 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. T o add the channels missed in your channel[...]

8-7. 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 “” . Once a channel is highlighted, you will be able to see whether the c[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-7. Managing Channels 69[...]

8.8 Hook-up Help Graphically depicts possible schemes for connecting on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the com- ponents in your system, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. T o see Hook-up Help: 1. Press the Menu but[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 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 . T o set auto 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.[...]

8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Manual) Enables you to set the time manually in the ANT/CABLE Only Operation. T o 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. Scroll down to Clock using “ E ”. 5[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-10. 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, remote control ID selection and advanced digital closed captioning settings. T o set advanced Setup Menu: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to[...]

8-11. Setting the Audio Digital Output If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital, select Dolby Digital audio mode. If you are using an external audio system that has a PCM only decoder , select PCM (Digital). If you are not using an external audio system, select OFF . An external Digital Output other than Dolby Digital a[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-11. 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 a coding technique that [...]

8-11. Setting the Audio Audio Mode Lets you 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. When Second Audio Program “SAP” mode is set, the program’ s sec- ond audio program is broadcast in mono, if provide[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-11. Setting the Audio Audio Language If available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in digital format. Y ou 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 “ DE ” repeatedly to select the desir[...]

78 8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Lets you choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video 1/2(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, Zoom1 or Zoom2. (Refer[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 79 8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing high definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FOR - MA T 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 (or blank) bars appearing at the top and bo[...]

80 8-13. Setting Closed Caption Lets you select a mode for displaying Closed Caption Data. Y ou can choose the Analog Caption Service or the Digital Caption Service. In the Analog Caption Service, Caption 1-4 dis- play program’ s dialog, and T ext 1-4 display information for a data service. In the Digital Caption Service, Service 1-6 represent ea[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 81 8-13. Setting Closed Caption Analog Caption Service Caption1 (CC1) CC1 is the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with the sound, used 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[...]

82 8-14. Setting Default Signal Out Output Channel Lets you choose the channel used to view the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver when 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 “V ideo 1/2”. T o set the cha[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 83 8-14. Setting Default Signal Out Out to TV -- Default Connection Lets you choose whether the OUT TO TV jack is connected to either the CABLE IN or ANT IN jack in standby mode. T o set the standby mode default signal source: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E [...]

8-15. Setting the 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 you move the highlight in the sub menu, the dialogue box will pop up to make sure if you want to change the mode. After changing it, you should run “Auto Program” to view a [...]

85 8-16. Running Auto Demo Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV ® High- Definition Receiver . T o 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 Aut[...]

86 8-17. Setting Locks Lock System Lets you set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Activates or disables all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the lock system is activated. Y ou can change the password by inputting a new password twice. When the syst[...]

87 8-17. 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 . Y ou will have to enter the cor- rect password to view the channel. Once you turn off the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver , Block Ch[...]

88 8-17. 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. Y ou 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 mov[...]

89 8-17. 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 – Gen[...]

90 8-17. 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. T o block TV programs: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E ” on the remote c[...]

91 8-17. 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. The system will temporarily unlock the limit you previously set. Once the receiver is turned off and then tu[...]

92 8-18. T esting the System Checks the integrity of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. T o 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 menu b[...]

93 DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically , if you are a DIRECTV customer . 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 back panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . Once you proceed past “Read the o[...]

94 8-20. Upgrading Software 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. T o upgrade the software in the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to [...]

95 9-1. Help 9. 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. The[...]

96 9-1. Help The Help is an on-line version of this Operating Guide. Y ou 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 func- tional explanation of the front and back panel, and a[...]

97 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS T elevision System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i) A TSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) DIRECTV Channel Coverage Digital TV 1-69 VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CA TV 1-125 DIRECTV variable Inputs/Output A TSC/NTSC RF Inputs Antenna (1), Cable TV (1) (A TSC 8-VSB over CA TV or T errestrial) RF Output Out T o TV ([...]

98 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 ® Service problems and contact the Sony S[...]

99 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Normal picture but no sound. Picture is distorted. Available channels are missing. 4:3 Aspect ratio cannot be selected. 16:9 Aspect ratio cannot be selected. The remote control is not responding. The timer does not work. Y ou forget your password. - Check volume levels. - Make sure the TV is not muted. - Check [...]

Limited W arranty Digital Satellite Receivers SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. Labor: For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, if the Products is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 day per[...]

Software License Agreement 101 License and Restrictions Sony Electronics Inc.(“Sony”) grants User a license to Use one copy of the software which is provided to you as part of this Sony product(“software”). “Use”means storing, loading, installing, executing or displaying the Software. Use may not copy , modify the Software or disable an[...]

Index A AC-3 14, 75 Access Card 21, 93 Advanced Program Guide (APG) 16, 46-55 Advanced Setup 73 Analog Audio Signals 15 Analog TV Connection 27 ANT IN Jack 23, 23-31 Antennas Connection 23-26 Arrow Keys, on front panel 34 Aspect Ratio Setting 78, 79 A TSC 10 Audio Connection 32, 33 Audio Language 77 Audio Mode 76 Audio Out Jacks 21 Audio Setting 74[...]

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[...]