Viewing Station And Program Information (Guides); Using The Guides Menu - Sony SAT-A50 Operating Instructions Manual

Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)
ALT AUDIO JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY
VOL
MENU
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
CODE SET
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Return
Closes the GUIDES Menu to
show the Main Menu.
Alpha List
Shows a list of categories
(movies, sports, etc.) and
only the programs that match
the category you select in
alphabetical order (see page 35).
Program Guide
Opens your custom list of
stations and shows program
information for up to three days
in advance (see page 36).
Category Guide
Shows a list of categories
(movies, sports, etc.) and only
those stations broadcasting
programs that match the
category you select
(see page 37).
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Tips
• Be sure to press the SAT
FUNCTION button before
operating the Digital
Satellite Receiver with the
remote control.
• You can see information
about a program you are
watching by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
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Using the Guides Menu

The Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. You
can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own
GUIDE
favorite station guides for fast access to your favorite stations.
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1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
GUIDES.
The GUIDES Menu appears.
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MENU
2
Highlight and select the guide you want to use.
Station Index
Opens your custom list of
stations as a grid of station logos
(see page 38).
Favorite Stations
Opens the Favorite Stations
guide which allows you to create
and access up to four different
sets of stations you enjoy
watching most (see page 39).
Other Guides
Opens the Other Guides display
which shows a variety of special
categories provided by
DIRECTV. Each category is
divided into subcategories so you
can find exactly the kind of
program you want (see page 42).