User manual DIRECTV SAT-B2

[. . . ] 3-856-591-21(1) Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM You must activate your programming service by calling your program providers: DIRECTV® USSB 1-800-347-3288 1-800-204-8772 For more information, see page 25. SAT-A2 MODEL ONLY RF ANTENNA: The DSS receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To use the RF feature (and the antenna), you must change the factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY) using the on-screen displays, as described in this manual. SAT-A2 SAT-B2 © 1996 by Sony Corporation 1 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the receiver. The number for the access card is on the front of the card and on the carton label. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product. [. . . ] When the DSS receiver is set to Jump Loop mode, pressing the JUMP button toggles among as many as 5 stations that you assign to a Jump Loop. Once you assign a station to the Jump Loop, you can use the JUMP button to quickly toggle through all the stations in the loop. Using Jump Loops To set jump stations: 1 2 Set the DSS receiver to Jump Loop mode, as described on page 50. (You need to do this only the first time you create a Jump Loop. ) Tune to a station you want to assign to the Jump Loop. Note You cannot set jump stations while a program guide, menu, etc. , is being displayed. 3 4 Press and hold the JUMP button. A message appears, indicating that the station has been assigned to the Jump Loop. To set additional jump stations, repeat steps 2 and 3 of this procedure. Note If you set more than 5 jump stations, the sixth jump station automatically overwrites the first jump station in the loop, and so on. To jump through the Jump Loop: Press the JUMP button repeatedly. The stations are displayed in the order they were set. To clear a station from the Jump Loop: 1 Tune to the station you want to clear from the Jump Loop. Note You cannot clear Jump stations while a program guide, menu, etc. , is being displayed. 2 3 Press and hold the JUMP button. A message appears, indicating that the station has been cleared from the Jump Loop. To clear additional Jump stations, repeat steps 1 and 2 of this procedure. Note Jump Loops are cleared automatically when you shut off the DSS receiver. Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 51 Setting Locks and Limits The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs. To display the Locks and Limits screen: 1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu. The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. 2 If your system is locked, the padlock symbol appears ( ), and you must first unlock it before you can make any changes to the locks and limits settings. See "Unlocking Your System" on page 56 for details. Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below). SET LOCKS AND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT RATINGS LIMIT PAY-PER-VIEW STATION LOCKS $10. 00 R HELP RETURN LOCK UNLOCKED 0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED Note Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as described below. Spending Limit Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single pay-per-view program. When the system is locked, you cannot purchase a program that costs more than the amount set. When the system is locked, you cannot view programs rated higher than the rating set. When the system and the PPV option are locked, pay-per-view programs cannot be purchased. When the system is locked, programs that appear on locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no stations locked. Ratings Limit Pay-Per-View Station Locks Note After you've set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or limits take effect. Locking the system is described on page 55. 52 Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Setting a Spending Limit To set a spending limit: 1 2 Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Enter a spending limit, using the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value. Then press the button. SET LOCKS AND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT RATINGS LIMIT HELP SET None SPENDING LIMIT RETURN LOCK PAY-PER-VIEW STATION LOCKS UNLOCKED 0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED 3 4 Setting a Ratings Limit Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4. Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on page 55. To set a ratings limit: 1 2 Select RATINGS LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Select a rating, beyond which programs cannot be watched. SET LOCKS AND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT RATINGS LIMIT PAY-PER-VIEW STATION LOCKS SET RATINGS LIMIT PG-13 NR-CONTENT R R NR-MATURE NC17 RETURN LOCK HELP 3 4 Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4. Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on page 55. Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 53 Setting the Pay-Per-View Lock To set the pay-per-view lock: 1 2 Select PAY-PER-VIEW from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Select UNLOCKED to allow PPV program purchases. SET LOCKS AND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT RATINGS LIMIT PAY-PER-VIEW STATION LOCKS SET PPV LOCK UNLOCKED LOCKED RETURN LOCK HELP 3 4 Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4. [. . . ] If no problem is found, or any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the installer their regular rate for an in-home service call. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. [. . . ]