Page 2 - WARNING; CAUTION
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/SATELLITE DISH INSTALLER: This remind...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock orfire hazard. The safeguards...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Sony Software License Agreement
4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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,...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Important Overview; -1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Table of Contents . . . ....
Page 7 - Advanced Program GuideTM; -2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide
6 7. Advanced Program Guide™ 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide ™ Screen . . . .50-51 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide ™ . . . . .52-53 7-4. Selecting a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - -1. A New World of Digital Entertainment; Welcome to the SAT-HD300 DIRECTV
7 1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment Welcome to the SAT-HD300 DIRECTV ® HD Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver that show- cases a new generation of digital entertainment. The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HD Receiver that serve...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT OVERVIEW; ity video and audio. The DIRECTV
2-1. Sending Signals 9 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual- ity video and audio. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver enables you to take full advantage of digital broadcasting. To fully enjoy it, it is helpful understand the ways the...
Page 11 - ture updates every sixtieth of a second.); Standard Comparison Table; Active Lines
Signal Format Analog Digital SD HD 10 2-2. TV Signal Formats 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 ...
Page 12 - OUTPUT CONNECTION
2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 11 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides several display formats. The FORMAT button in the front panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, native, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI** modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and...
Page 14 - Normal; Choose when you want to adjust zooming.; preference. The three options are; Shrink
13 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p) Normal Choose when you want to view a picturewith an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your16:9 TV. Black or gray bars will show at theleft and right sides. Wide Choose when you want to evenly stretc...
Page 15 - Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels; Digital Audio Signals
14 2-5. Audio Signals Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels sub-woofer rightspeaker left speaker center channel speaker surround sound speaker surroundsound speaker Digital Audio Signals The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of comp...
Page 16 - Analog Audio Signals
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 anot...
Page 18 - SETUP AND CONNECTIONS; Help
17 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 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 ® HD Receiver provides a power- ful feature called “Help” that describes highlighted menu it...
Page 19 - Remote Control; Access Card
18 3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. MENU MUTING TV TV/VIDEO FAVORITE FLIP OPEN FREEZE C O D E S E T SIGNAL WIDE MODE HELP CC PREV CH CH VOL GUIDE INFO ENTER PIC MODE FUNCTION SAT SLEEP TV POWER SAT E XIT R M - Y 8 2 2 S VIDEO Jac...
Page 20 - programming, this phone line is required to be connected.
19 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking DIRECTV ® HD Receiver The DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-airantenna and sending the decoder signals to your TV. Remote Control In addition to the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the remote control ca...
Page 23 - To Antennas; Connection
22 3-3. General Recommendations You can connect the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the follow- ing 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 connec...
Page 24 - Receiving Signals; Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV
23 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Non-Satellite Sources Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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 c...
Page 25 - NOTE
24 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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 “...
Page 28 - TV Viewing; Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV
27 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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 usi...
Page 33 - IR Sensor
32 3-6. VCR Connection - VCR Controller Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer and Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR. See “VCR Control Setup “ on page 111 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR. 1. Connect the VCR Controller to the VC...
Page 34 - Dolby Digital; Connect the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV; SPDIF IN
33 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System Dolby Digital ® Connection 1. Connect the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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 ...
Page 35 - Hi-Fi System Connection; Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks of the DIRECTV; When viewing a digital broadcast with Dolby Digital
34 3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System Hi-Fi System Connection 1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to the Left and Right “INPUT” jacks on your Hi-Fi audio system. (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) RGB OUT DATA PORT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CABLE IN ANT IN ...
Page 36 - -8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection; The DIRECTV; RF Antenna connection; Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location
35 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver can be used with the supplied remote control RF (radio frequency) antenna and remote control that allow you to control your receiver from outside a cabinet or from another room within your home. RF Antenn...
Page 37 - FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL; Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off.; button. The Guide is only available with satellite service.
4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 36 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Power Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. Access Card and RESET button Door The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services. The card must be inserted intothe acc...
Page 40 - Changes the video format that is output from the DIRECTV
4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 39 4-2. Using the Remote Control HELP button Opens the on-screen Help menu when no other on-screen displays are open.You can also see the help description of a menu item when that menu is openby pressing and holding the HELP button. SIGNAL button Shows the signal st...
Page 42 - -4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components; TV Codes; VCR Codes
4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 41 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, ...
Page 43 - DVD Codes
42 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 Sylva...
Page 46 - Doby Digital
6. BASIC OPERATION 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon (DIRECTV) Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver can receive a signal from ANT, ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV. Lock Icon ( ) Indicates that the parental or spending limit...
Page 47 - EXIT
6-2. Accessing Favorite Channels The favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the FAVORITE button on the remote control. It enables you to quickly access up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu or directly added in the Favorite guide as ...
Page 48 - FREEZE Mode Screen
47 6. BASIC OPERATION 6-3. Freeze Screen Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button again enlarges the digital video image. The image can then be scanned vertically and horizontally. Pressing the FREEZE button once again returns the image to live video. FREEZE M...
Page 50 - ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDETM
49 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV ® channels. The Advanced Program Guide also provides local over-the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digit...
Page 51 - -2. Layout of the Advanced Program GuideTM Screen; ALL
50 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The on-screen guide maintains ten 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 Note: When viewing the Program...
Page 52 - The guide screen also provides two search menus:; CATEGORY; After first installing satellite service, it may take several
51 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The guide screen also provides two search menus: CATEGORY Searches for programs that belong to a given category. The DIRECTV HD Receiver firstshows you currently applicable categories and allows you to search for program...
Page 53 - -3. Moving through the Advanced Program GuideTM; Line Scrolling; Page Scrolling
52 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 “ DEF G ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen. 2. Press “ ” to select or execute the highlighted menu or function. T...
Page 54 - Direct Jumping
53 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ Direct Jumping You can quickly jump to a page 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 wi...
Page 56 - INFO
55 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-5. Getting More Program Information Pressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. Depending on the broadcaster and service provider, information may include actor and role relationships, original material, produc...
Page 57 - additional information box, and press “
56 7-5. Getting More Program Information 5. If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Showings” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “ ”. 6. To return to the previous guide screen, Move the highlight...
Page 58 - To schedule a future viewing :
57 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Timer/Record List so that program will be automatically tuned. A timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at th...
Page 59 - Pay Per View Programs
58 7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV ® Pay Per View 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. To purchase Pay Per View (PPV) programs: 1. From the program guide, press INFO...
Page 60 - To search programs by Category :
59 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category You can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided by the Advanced Program Guide™ so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. You can also set a s...
Page 61 - To search programs by MY CATEGORY :
60 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category When you search for programs by category, you can also use the user-defined “MY CATEGORY” feature. You may specify two user-defined categories. One is the “MY CATEGORY1” and the other is the “MY CATEGORY2”. These categories can also be modified in the EDIT ...
Page 62 - To search programs by keyword:
61 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-9. Searching for Programs by Keyword You can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc. To search programs by keyword: 1. While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE b...
Page 69 - About Initial Setup; Setup Wizard; then select the No Dish Mode.
68 8-7. Initializing the System About Initial Setup The DIRECTV ® HD 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. Setup Wizard ...
Page 73 - Step 5. Create Channel list; The next page will create the channel list automatically.
72 8-7. Initializing the System Step 5. Create Channel list The Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence. The next page will create the channel list automatically. After the Setup Wizard process is completed, press the “ ” button on the remote control to finish the Initial Set...
Page 79 - To edit the channel list:; To create a custom list:; To create a favorite list:; FAVORITE
78 8-8. 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 h...
Page 92 - Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment.; Aspect Ratio Summary; No Adjustment Options; make sure the correct aspect ratio is selected.
91 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for temporarily viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FOR-MAT IS IS 720p OR 1080i MODE : Standard Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment. Expand Choose when you want to view a picture in the 16:9 ratio size. Th...
Page 93 - To set Digital Caption:
92 8-14. Setting Digital Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital Caption Service, Services 1-6 typically represent different Language Services, if available. Service 1 Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the ve...
Page 95 - To set Closed Caption:
94 8-16. Setting Closed Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog CaptionService, Captions 1-4 display program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display for a data service information.(Note : Closed Captions will appear only when they are provided by the broad...
Page 116 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; (selectable Dolby Digital
115 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Television System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i) ATSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) DIRECTV Channel Coverage Digital TV 1-69 VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 1-125 DIRECTV variable Inputs/Outputs ATSC/NTSC RF Inputs Antenna (1), Cable TV (1) (Terrestrial) RF...
Page 117 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOMS; FORMAT
116 TROUBLESHOOTING Sony and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions ordifficulties that you cannot resolve using the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-531-5000) regarding D...
Page 118 - MAT
117 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS The Program Guide shows channelsI don’t receive. Cannot receive high-definition chan-nels. Normal picture but no sound. Picture is distorted. Video image does not fill the TVscreen. Available channels are missing. A previously available channel is nolonger avai...
Page 119 - SIGNAL
118 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Aspect Ratio setting is re-set afterthe channel is changed. The remote control is not responding. The timer does not work. You forget your password. If a white bar is shown at the topposition on the display device Weak Sound Conflicting digital channel numbers. Cannot tune to ...
Page 120 - - Make sure the HD Receiver is set to the IR Type/code 50 setting (see; RESET
119 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Closed captions are not displayed.Two sets of overlapping captionsappear.Closed captions are not shownusing my custom styles. Cannot receive audio with 5.1 chan-nels. Incorrect operation when controllingthe HD Receiver from anotherdevice, such as a DVR. Programming which appea...
Page 121 - Limited Warranty
120 Limited Warranty Digital Satellite Receivers SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Productagainst 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 ...
Page 122 - Software License Agreement
121 Software License Agreement License and Restrictions Sony Electronics Inc.(“Sony”) grants User a license to Use onecopy of the software which is provided to you as part of thisSony product(“software”). “Use”means storing, loading,installing, executing or displaying the Software. Use may notcopy, ...
Page 123 - Index
122 Index A Access Card 19, 36, 110Advanced Program Guide™ 16, 49-61Advanced Setup 95Analog Audio Signals 15Analog TV Connection 27ANT IN Jack 20, 23-31Antennas Connection 23-26Arrow Keys, on front panel 36Aspect Ratio Setting 89-91ATSC 9Audio Connection 33, 34Audio Language 87Audio Mode 86Audio Out...
Page 124 - Operating Instructions
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 yourDigital Satellite Receiver:1-800-838-SONY (7669) www.sony.com/support Operating Instructions