Sony SAT-B3 - Manual (Page 4)

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Chapter 1
Introducing the DIRECTV System
Welcome to the Sony brand DIRECTV System, the ultimate digital
entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of features
of the system and to check the carton contents of the Digital Satellite
Receiver.
Features
Here are just a few benefits you’ll enjoy:
Excellent Performance
q Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of
laserdisc players.
q Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home
theater experience.
Premium Entertainment
q
Choose from a variety of program packages available through your
program providers, DIRECTV and USSB.
q
Connect this receiver to your Dolby
®
Digital decoder or Dolby
Digital A/V receiver for dynamic surround sound.
Convenience and Ease-of-Use
q Order premium pay per view (PPV) movies. PPV programs start as
often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you
want to see them.
q Sony’s Express Navigator

on-screen display system guides you
through all the system features and functions.
q Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program
categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.
q The Timer feature, when used with Sony’s IR Blaster, allows easy
One Button Recording of digital satellite programs.
Easy to Customize
q
Create a Custom Category Guide and up to five of your own
Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.
q
Change the color palette, and station ordering of the program
guides. Use the DISPLAY button to toggle among different sizes of
on-screen displays.
q
Set up a passcode, which lets you choose spending limits and
control viewing of programs by rating and station.