Sony SAT-HD300 User Manual

4-097-333-22© 2004 Sony Electronics. Reproduction in whole or in part without writtenpermission is prohibited. All rights reserved.SAT-HD300Operating

2-1. Sending Signals92. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual-ity video and a

998-19. Setting LocksMovie RatingBlocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association ofAmerica, so childr

1008-19. Setting LocksTV Rating for Children’s ProgramsKeeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit asd

1018-19. Setting LocksTV Rating for General ProgramsBlocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme defi

1028-19. Setting LocksSpending LimitSets a spending limit for individual Pay Per View (PPV) programs. After a spending limit is setand the system is

1038-20. Getting the System InformationGeneral InfoShows you general information of your DIRECTV®HD Receiver.To view General information in the HD rec

1048-20. Getting the System InformationFeature ListWhen in Satellite mode, allows you to see which major features are available for yourDIRECTV®HD Rec

1058-20. Getting the System InformationTuner ListWhen in Satellite mode, shows you what kind of tuners are built in your DIRECTV®HDReceiver.To view Tu

1068-20. Getting the System InformationSystem Upgrade When in Satellite mode, shows you the current software version. If there is a software upgradepl

1078-21. Testing the System Basic TestWhen in Satellite mode, diagnoses essential system components of your DIRECTV®HDReceiver. Once the Basic System

1088-21. Testing the System Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) TestWhen in Satellite mode, diagnoses the Satellite Dish Antenna (LNB and Satellite

Signal Format AnalogDigitalSD HD102-2. TV Signal FormatsThe digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose betweenthree

1098-21. Testing the System Transponder TestWhen in Satellite mode, diagnoses all transponder signals of each Satellite. Once theTransponder Test is

1108-21. Testing the System Current Signal TestShows the signal strength of the current digital channel or satellite channel. The signalstrength may

1118-21. Testing the System ATSC Signal TestChecks the signal strength of each off-air digital channel for a selected physical channelbroadcast range

112DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically, if you are a DIRECTV customer. Whenin Satellite mode, this menu enables you to transf

113Allows you to set up the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to control with your VCR for automatic recording whenused with the Record feature (see section 8-5).To

1148-24. Remote Control SetupYour DIRECTV®HD Receiver’s remote control can send signals to the HD Receiver in two ways.Standard IR (Infrared) control

1159-1. Help9. HelpThe Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and AdvancedProgram Guide™ in an easy and convenient w

1169-1. HelpThe Help is an on-screen version of this Operating Guide. You can review many features of theDIRECTV®HD Receiver by navigating through a

117PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSTelevision System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i)ATSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)DIRECTVChannel Cove

118TROUBLESHOOTINGSony and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions ordifficulties tha

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 112-3. Display FormatsThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides several display formats. The FORMAT button in the frontpanel changes the

119TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOMS SOLUTIONSThe Program Guide shows channelsI don’t receive.Cannot receive high-definition channels.Normal picture but no soun

120SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONSAspect Ratio setting is re-set afterthe channel is changed.The remote control is not responding.The timer does not work.You forge

121SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONSClosed captions are not displayed.Two sets of overlapping captionsappear.Closed captions are not shownusing my custom styles.Cann

122Limited WarrantyDigital Satellite ReceiversSONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Productagainst defects in material or workmanship as follow

123Software License AgreementLicense and RestrictionsSony Electronics Inc.(“Sony”) grants User a license to Use onecopy of the software which is provi

124IndexAAccess Card 19, 36, 112Advanced Program Guide™ 16, 49-61Advanced Setup 95Analog Audio Signals 15Analog TV Connection 27ANT IN Jack 20, 23-31A

Printed in KOREAContact DIRECTV with questions about service, programming or billing: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) www.DIRECTV.comContact Sony with questi

122-4. Normal and Wide Format SignalsWhen you view a high-definition picture with 480i or 480p format setting, the WIDE MODE but-ton on the remote con

132. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format SignalsWHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p)NormalChoose when you want to view a picturewi

142-5. Audio SignalsDolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channelssub-wooferrightspeakerleftspeakercenter channel speakersurroundsound speakersurroundsound sp

15The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of theTV speakers. These stereo outputs are activated by setti

162-6. On-Screen DisplayAdvanced Program Guide™The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programsthat are avail

173. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS2-6. On-Screen DisplayHelpFirst, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basicunderstand

183-1. UnpackingMake sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.MENUMUTINGTVTV/VIDEOFAVORITEFLIP OPENFREEZECODE

WARNINGTO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liq

193. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-1. UnpackingDIRECTV®HD ReceiverThe DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, an

203-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)RGB OUTDATA PORTDVI-HDTV OUTSATELLITEINTYPECABLE INANT INOUT TO TVYCOMPO

213. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV®HD ReceiverAudio Out 1,2Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, o

223-3. General RecommendationsYou can connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the follow-ing questions will de

233. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Non-Satellite SourcesReceiving Signals1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIR

243-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A)Receiving Signals1.Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver using

253. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B)Receiving Signals1.Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the

263-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)Receiving Signals1.Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

273. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV TV Viewing1.Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on y

283-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr type)TV Viewing1.Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV us

2REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 68Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registr

293. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type)(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)RGB OUTDATA PORTDVI-HDTV OUTSATELLITEINTYPECABLE

303-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type)TV Viewing1.Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV u

313. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-6. VCR ConnectionANT.INV L RIN(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)RGB OUTDATA PORTDVI-HDTV OUTSATELLITEINTYPECABLE INANT INO

323-6. VCR Connection - VCR ControllerConnect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer and Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR. See “VCR Contro

333. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio SystemDolby Digital®Connection1. Connect the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV®

343-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi SystemHi-Fi System Connection1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the

353. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna ConnectionThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver can be used with the supplied remote control RF (radio freq

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL364-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV®HD ReceiverPowerTurns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. Access Card and

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL374-2. Using the Remote ControlPOWER buttonsTurn on and off the DIRECTV®HD Receiver and TV. To operate yourTV, you ma

4-2. Using the Remote ControlMENU buttonOpens the main Menu.CH (channel) +/- buttonsChanges channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH bu

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4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL394-2. Using the Remote ControlHELP buttonOpens the on-screen Help menu when no other on-screen displays are open.You

404-3. Programming the Remote ControlThe RM-Y822 remote control is a universal remote control that can be programmed to controlmost TV, VCR, DVD and A

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL414-4. Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsTV CodesManufacturer CodeSony 101Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109ABC

424-4. Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsVCR Codes (Continued)Manufacturer CodeRealistic 309, 330, 328, 324, 338Sansui 314Singer 315Samsung 322

IMPORTANT: Check your TV owner’s manual for the prefered or required video format. Theappropriate format should be set using the FORMAT button on the

6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner6. BASIC OPERATIONThe Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO button onthe remote

6. BASIC OPERATION6-1. Viewing the Channel BannerInput Source Icon (DIRECTV)Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received.

6-2. Accessing Favorite ChannelsThe favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the FAVORITE button on the remotecontrol. It enables you to

476. BASIC OPERATION6-3. Freeze ScreenPressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button againenlarges the digital vide

486-4. Subscription to DIRECTV®programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operationThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV, ANT and/or

4IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs inhigh-definition format using this

497-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ contains schedule and program information for a

507-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ ScreenThe on-screen guide maintains ten different channel lists, each of which shows you only those chann

517. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ ScreenThe guide screen also provides two search menus:CATEGORYSearches for prog

527-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™The Advanced Program Guide™ is operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlightand Select” p

537. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™Direct JumpingYou can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific chann

547-4. Selecting a ProgramThe top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur-rently highlighted program. You

557. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-5. Getting More Program InformationPressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the high

567-5. Getting More Program Information5.If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the“Showin

577. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future ViewingIf you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put tha

587-7. Purchasing DIRECTV®Pay Per View ProgramsIf you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, you may preview pay per view movies on channel 200,the DIRECTV

5TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . .

597. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-8. Searching for Programs by CategoryYou can search for specific programs by their categories. The category informatio

607-8. Searching for Programs by CategoryWhen you search for programs by category, you can also use the user-defined “MY CATEGORY” feature. You maysp

617. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-9. Searching for Programs by KeywordYou can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or

628-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu 8. CUSTOMIZATIONIn the menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. To navigate themen

638. CUSTOMIZATION8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen MenuDIRECTVSETUPAUDIOPREFERENCELOCKSYSTEMGuidePurchase ListMessagesTimer/RecordTimer/Record List

648-3. Managing Program PurchasesPurchase ListShows a history of recently purchased programs and displays upcoming DIRECTV®Pay Per View pur-chases.Upc

658. CUSTOMIZATION8-4. Checking the MessagesAllows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a mes-sage reque

668-5. Setting a Timer/Record EventAllows you to set up a timer or record event manually. You can see the event list in theTimer/Record List menu (DIR

678. CUSTOMIZATION8-6. Modifying a Timer/Record EventThe Timer/Record List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu or inthe Timer/Recor

688-7. Initializing the SystemAbout Initial SetupThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE andDIRECTV®program

67. Advanced Program Guide™7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen .

698. CUSTOMIZATION8-7. Initializing the SystemTo Select your dish type in Manual Selection:1.Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display th

708-7. Initializing the SystemStep 3. Signal StrengthDepending on the Dish Type you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up tothree signa

718. CUSTOMIZATION8-7. Initializing the SystemStep 4. Add Local NetworkAdds program information for channels available over the air (terrestrial) in a

728-7. Initializing the SystemStep 5. Create Channel listThe Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence.The next page will create

738. CUSTOMIZATION8-7. Initializing the SystemDish Setup StatusShows the dish type and up to two distinct areas by ZIP code.To see the dish setup stat

748-7. Initializing the SystemDish PositioningProvides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your ZIP code. Elevation isthe up/do

758. CUSTOMIZATION8-7. Initializing the SystemSignal StrengthDepending on the Dish Type that is selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to thr

768-8. Managing ChannelsAuto Program (Channel Search)Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna andcable

778. CUSTOMIZATION8-8. Managing ChannelsManual Ch. AddManually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. Auto Pro

788-8. Managing ChannelsFavorite/Ch. EditThe default channel list is made in the Auto Program menu. Favorite/Ch. Edit allows you to create two othert

71-1. A New World of Digital EntertainmentWelcome to the SAT-HD300 DIRECTV®HD Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver that show-cases a new

798. CUSTOMIZATION8-8. Managing Channels

808-9. Setting the ClockClock (Auto)Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally, yourclock is set using sig

818. CUSTOMIZATION8-9. Setting the ClockClock (Manual)Enables you to set the time manually in the ANT/CABLE Only Operation.To set manual clock:1.Press

828-10. Setting Default Signal OutOutput ChannelIf you use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV®HD Receiver t

838. CUSTOMIZATION8.11 Hook-up HelpGraphically depicts possible ways to connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to your dish antenna andother components. Sin

848-12. Setting the AudioDigital OutputIf you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital®audio, select DolbyDigital audio mode. I

858. CUSTOMIZATION8-12. Setting the AudioPCM (Digital)Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs aredec

868-12. Setting the AudioAudio ModeAllows you to choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcasting in analogformat.When you view a program

878. CUSTOMIZATION8-12. Setting the AudioAudio LanguageIf available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast indig

888-12. Setting the AudioDolby Digital®AudioAllows you to choose a Dolby Digital®audio mode according to which analog audio outputport you use to adju

8Ultimate Entertainment• A Wide Variety of ProgramsHundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV.• DIRECTV Advanced Program GuideTM

898. CUSTOMIZATION8-13. Choosing the Aspect RatioAllows you to choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video480i o

908-13. Choosing the Aspect RatioModes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 480iOR 480p MODE :Letter BoxUse for a picture

918. CUSTOMIZATION8-13. Choosing the Aspect RatioModes for temporarily viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FOR-MAT IS IS 720p OR 1080i

928-14. Setting Digital CaptionAllows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital CaptionService, Services 1-6 typically

938. CUSTOMIZATION8-15. Setting Digital Caption StyleAllows you to customize the caption style to your preference by allowing you to change: Font,Edge

948-16. Setting Closed CaptionAllows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog CaptionService, Captions 1-4 displa

958. CUSTOMIZATION8-17. AdvancedAdvanced SetupAllows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspectratio program

968-18. Running Auto DemoShows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.To run Auto Demo:1.Press the MENUbutton on t

978-19. Setting LocksLock SystemAllows you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes.Also allows you to activa

988-19. Setting LocksBlock ChannelBlocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tunein a blocked