Sony SAN-18-D-3, SATA-55 Service manual
SAT-A55 RM-Y802
SAT-B55 RM-Y139
SAN-18D3
SERVICE MANUAL
RM-Y802
U.S. Model
SAN-18D3
SAT-A55
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER/SATELLITE ANTENNA
SAT-A55/B55
FOR DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER:
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Input Frequency
Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Weight
UHF/VHF 75 ohm F-type
Satellite Antenna 75 ohm F-type
RF Remote Antenna (SAT-A55 only)
AC Power (120V, 60 Hz)
S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN
VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2)
AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (2)
VHF (SAT)/UHF 75 ohms F-Type
Low Speed Data, 9-pin D-Sub Female
Telephone Line (RJ11)
VCR control (1) VCR Controller (or monoaural cable for Sony SmartFile VCRs)
Optical output (1) (SAT-A55 only)
950 - 1450 Mhz / 950-2150 Mhz
120V AC, 60 Hz
20 W max.
5/8
x 9 inches
11 x 2
280 x 66.5 x 228.5 mm
SAT-A55 SAT-B55
Set: 6.0 lb (2.7 kg) Set: 5.4 lb (2.5 kg)
Unit: 3.6 lb (1.6 kg) Unit: 3.4 lb (1.5 kg)
Supplied Accessories
Remote Commander RM-Y802 (SAT-A55)
Remote Commander RM-Y139 (SAT-B55)
Size AA Batteries (2)
Access Card (1)
Audio/Video Cable (1)
S-VIDEO Cable (1) (SAT-A55 only)
Coaxial RF Cable (1)
RF Remote Antenna (1) (SAT-A55 only)
VCR Controller (1)
Telephone Cable (1)
AC Power Cord (1)
Optional Sony-brand DSS Accessories
Local TV Antenna ANJ-AA1
Installation Kit ANJ-DS2
Amplifier EAC-DA1
Diplexer EAC-DD1
Voltage Switch ECA-DV2
RF Universal Remote Commander
Remote Control RM-Y802
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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FOR SATELLITE ANTENNAS:
SAT-A55/B55
Input Frequency
Output Frequency
Output Connector
Power Consumption
Supply Voltage
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Weight
12.2 - 12.7 GHz
950 - 1450 MHz
F-Type Female
3.0 W max.
DC + 10.5 - 14.0 V for RHCP
DC + 15.5 - 21.0 V for LHCP
5/8
18
x 31 x 18
473 x 787 x 643 mm
8 lbs 6 oz (3.8 kg)
5/16
inches
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorlysoldered connections. Check the entire board surface for
solder splashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, ground
straps, and mounting hardware have been replaced. Be
absolutely certain that you have replaced all the insulators.
4. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair.
Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.
LEAKAGE TEST
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
Supplied
Accessories
Optional
Accessories
5. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious
signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the
customer.
7. Check the B+ and HV to see if they are specified
values. Make sure your instruments are accurate; be
suspicious of your HV meter if sets always have low HV.
8. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized”
knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC
leakage using one of the methods listed.
Weatherboot 2pcs
Signal Seeker 1pc
Snap-in Clip (dual type) 1pc
Bolt for Ground Terminal 1pc
Bolt for LNB Support Arm 2pcs
Installation Kit ANJ-DS2
Amplifier EAC-DA1
Diplexer EAC-DD1
Voltage Switch ECA-DV2
Multi-Room A/V
Distribution System MDR-D1
Coaxial Cable 25' SAK-C25
Coaxial Cable 75' SAK-C75
Flat Cable SAK-F1
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth
ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed
metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5
mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229
or RCA WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions
to use these instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data
Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means
of a VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit”
indication is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an
accurate low-voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa
SH-63Trd are examples of passive VOMs that are
suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters
that have a 2 VAC range are suitable. (See Figure 1)
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Figure 1. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
SAT-A55/B55
TABLE OF CONENTS
Section Title Page
1. General --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
2. Disassembly
2-1. Upper Case Removal ---------------------------------------------------- 1 2
2-2. H Board Removal --------------------------------------------------------- 12
2-3. A, SC Board Removal --------------------------------------------------- 12
3. Service Test ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
4. Diagrams
4-1. Block Diagram -------------------------------------------------------------- 15
4-2. Circuit Boards Location --------------------------------------------------- 18
4-3. Schematic Diagrams and Printed Wiring Boards ----------------- 18
Schematic Diagrams of SC Board------------------------------ 19
Schematic Diagrams of HB Board------------------------------ 20
Schematic Diagram of A Board (1/4) -------------------------- 21
Schematic Diagram of A Board (2/4) -------------------------- 24
Schematic Diagram of A Board (3/4) -------------------------- 27
Schematic Diagram of A Board (4/4) -------------------------- 30
A Board PCB and Components Location --------------------- 3 3
4-4. Semiconductors ------------------------------------------------------------ 37
5. Exploded Views
5-1. SAT-A55/B55 Chassis ---------------------------------------------------- 38
5-2. SAN-18D3-------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
6. Electrical Parts List --------------------------------------------------------------- 40
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING !!
Components identified by shading and the critical mark
on the schematic diagrams, e xploded views, and in the
parts list are cr itical for safe operation. Replace these
with Sony parts whose part numbers appear as shown
in this manual or in supplements published by Sony.
Circuit adjustments that are critical for safe operation
are identified in this manual. Follow these procedures
whenever critical components are replaced or improper
operation is suspected.
!
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Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna
PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver
.
.
and Telephone Line
SECTION 1
GENERAL
The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the
Operating Manual. The page numbers referenced here reflect those of the
Operating Instruction Manual.
Step 3: Connecting Your TV
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The SATELLITEIN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signals
from, the Satellite Dish Antenna. The telephone line connection
periodically sends information aboutyour receiver and Access Card to
your service provider.
Connections are shown using the SAT-A55 model. Any differences in connecting the SAT-B55
model are noted in the text.
Digital Satellite Receiver
ACCESS CARD
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
VCR CONTROL
1
Connect the SATELLITE IN
jack to your Satellite Dish
Antenna using RG-6
coaxial cable.
Note
• Your Satellite Dish Antenn a
Installation Instructions
provides detailed instructions
on how to install RG-6 coaxial
cable from your SatelliteDish
Antenna.
CAUTION
Only connect your authorized
Satellite Dish Antenna to the
SATELLITE IN jack as described
in the Installation Instructions.
Connecting any o ther equipment
to this jack could result in damage
to the equipment and/or receiver.
SATELLITE IN
LOW SPEED DATA
1
RG-6 Coaxial Cable from
Satellite Dish Antenna
RF REMOTE
AUDIO
L(MONO)
R
VIDEO OUT
CH3
CH4
VIDEO
S VIDEO
1
2
VHF(SAT)/UHF
Telephone Cord
VHF/UHF IN
OUT
TEL LINE
2
AC IN~
2
Connect the TEL LINE
jack to a telephone
line wall jack using
the supplied
telephone cord.
Digital Satellite Receiver
2a
If your TV has A/V input
jacks
Connect the VIDEOOUT
jacksonyourDigital
Satellite Receiver to the
A/Vinputjacks on your TV
using the supplied A/V
cable.(Besuretomatchthe
colors on the jacks with the
colored plugs on theA/V
cable.)
If your TV has an S-Video
2b
input
Use an S-Video cable
instead of the yellow video
connection.S-Video cable is
supplied with the SAT-A55
model and is an optional
accessorywith the SAT-B55
model.
If your TV has only one
audio input, connect it to
the L(MONO) jack on the
receiver.
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
ACCESS CARD
VCR CONTROL
Connect your TVto the DigitalSatellite Receiver as shown below. Refer
to your TV’s instruction manual for more information.
If you have a local TV antenna or cable
1
company service
Connect it to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your Digital
Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF
adapter (not supplied).
You can view local stations using your TV controls
Note
You must use the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jackto
connect to your TV or VCR when a local TV antenna
or cable company service is connected to the
VHF/UHF IN jack (see “2c” below and on page 10)
Coaxial
Cable
1
VIDEO
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
S VIDEO
VHF/UHF
1
2
2b
S-Video
Cable
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
2c
Coaxial
Cable
2c
LOW SPEED DATA
A/V Cable
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
AUDIO
L(MONO)
R
VIDEO OUT
2a
TV
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
R
AC IN~
If your TV does not have
A/V jacks
Connect the VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT jack to the VHF/UHF
input jack on yourTV using
coaxial cable.
SettheCH 3/CH 4 switch to the
channel that does notcarry offairbroadcastsinyourarea.
Note
With this connection, your
input source is channel 3 or
channel 4 depending on how
you set the CH3/CH4 switch
on the receiver.
8
9
SAT-A55/B55
Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
11
PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver
Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature to
automatically operate your VCR.
See “Setting Up the VCR Control Feature” on page 26 for information
about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
1
/
2
"
to 1
"
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
IN
OUT
CPD IN
To allow the Digital
Satellite Receiver to
control your VCR
Connectthe VCR Controller
to the VCR CONTROL jack
on the receiver.
If you are using a Sony
SmartFile VCR to take
advantage of the Program Data
Download feature
Use this connection instead of the
VCR Controller connection.For
information about setting up the
VCR Control feature,see page 26.
FordetailsabouttheProgramData
Download feature, referto your
SmartFile VCR Operating
Instructions.
Digital Satellite Receiver
VCR Controller
Cable
VCR Controller
IR Sensor VCR (front view)
VCR (side view)
VCR
Controller
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR
Digital Satellite Receiver
Monaural Cable (supplied with
SmartFile VCR)
Sony SmartFile VCR
In front of the VCR
Place the VCR Controller under and in
front of the VCR.
The VCR Controller must extend just
in front of the infrared sensor of the
VCR.
z
Tip
If the infrared sensor is not marked
on your VCR, shine aflashlightinto
the front panel of the VCR to locate
the sensor.
1b
1b
1a
1a
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller
You can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect your
Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio sys tem for enhanced sound
enjoyment.
If you have a
1a
digital or Dolby
Digital audio
— 6 —
system (SAT-A55
only)
Connect the
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)ofthe
Digital Satellite
Receiver to the
optical digital
input of youraudio
system.
z
Tip
If you connect your
Digital Satellite
Receiverto a Dolby
Digital receiver, set
the Dolby Digital
optionof the Audio
display to Auto
Select. See “Setting
Audio Options
(AUDIO)” on page
64 for more
information.
2a
If your TV and VCR have A/V
jacks
Connectthe VIDEO OUT jacksof
your Digital Satellite Receiver to
the A/V inputjacks of your VCR
using the supplied A/V cable.
Then, connect theA/V output
jacks of your VCR tothe A/V
input jacks of your TV using an
A/Vcable.(Besuretomatchthe
colors on the j acks with the
colored plugs on the A/V cable.)
2b
If your TV and VCR have
S-Video jacks
Use an S-Video cable instead of
the yellow video connection.
S-Video cable is supplied with
the SAT-A55 model andis an
optional accesso ry with the
SAT-B55 model.
z
Tip
To allow your Digital Satellite
Receiver to control the recording
functions of your VCR, see “Step
5: Connecting the VCR
Controller” on page 11.
10
OPTICAL
IN
1a
Optical Cable
(SAT-A55 only)
(optional Sony
accessoryPOC-15A)
Audio Receiver
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
ACCESS CARD
VCR CONTROL
LOW SPEED DATA
SATELLITE IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
OUT
2a
A/V Cable
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
VIDEO
AUDIO
2a 2b
A/V Cable
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
IN
AUDIO
1b
Stereo
Cable
RF REMOTE
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
L(MONO)
R
VIDEO OUT
S-Video
Cable
LINE
IN
S VIDEO
LINE
OUT
S-Video
Cable
VHF/UHF
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIOR
1b
Digital Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
2c
Coaxial
Cable
2b
VCR
IN
OUT
2c
Coaxial
Cable
TV
If you have a stereo
®
Pro Logic®
or Dolby
audio system
Connect the upper
AUDIO R and L(MONO)
jacks on theDigital
Satellite Receiver to the
audioinputsofyour
stereo amplifier.
AC IN~
If your TV and VCR do
2c
not have A/V jacks
Connect the VHF(SAT)/
UHF OUT jack on the
Digital Satellite Receiver to
the VHF/UHF input jack
on your VCR using coaxial
cable.
Then, connect the VHF/
UHFoutputjackonyour
VCR to the VHF/UHF
input jack on your TV using
coaxial cable.
Set the CH3/CH4 switch to
the channel thatdoes not
carry off-air broadcasts in
your area.
Note
With this connection,
your input source is
channel 3 or ch annel 4
depending on how you
set the CH3/CH4 switch
on your VCR.
SAT-A55/B55
Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna
13
After allother connectionsare complete,connect the AC Power Cord to
the Digital Satellite Receiver. Then connect the AC Power Cord to a
power outlet.
After you insert the Access Card and your Satellite Dish Antenna is
installed, you are ready to begin enjoying digital satellite programming.
Call DIRECTVat 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) to begin service.
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
AC Power Cord
to power outlet
Digital Satellite Receiver
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
Digital Satellite Receiver
Access Card
Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord
Step 8: Inserting the Access Card
(SAT-A55 only)
With the SAT-A55 model youcan connect the RF Antenna and operate
the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another
1
If you want to use the RF
feature
Connect the RFAntenna to
theRFREMOTEjackofthe
Digital Satellite Receiver.
Then,placetheRFAntenna
in a convenient location.
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Notes
• Do not place the RF Antenna
directly on top of the Digital
Satellite Receiver or any other
metal object. For best results,
placethe RF Antenna ina visible
location.
• The operating range of the
remote control is about 100 feet
when using the RF feature. This
may decrease due t o ambient
reception con ditions, weak
batteries, etc.
Digital Satellite Receiver
room in your house using the remote control. See page 32 for information
about how to set up the Digita l Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature.
RF Antenna
LOW SPEED DATA
SATELLITE IN
R
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
ACCESS CARD
VCR CONTROL
AUDIO
RF REMOTE
L(MONO)
1
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
12
SAT-A55/B55
Viewing Pictures From Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver
5
Using Your Remote Control
SAT-A55/B55
— 8 —
RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model)
1 MUTING button
Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the
volume. To operate your TV, you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
2 AUDIO VOLUME buttons
Adjust the volume of your audio receiver. To
operateyour audio receiver,you must firstset up
the remote control (see page 65).
3 SLEEP button
Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a
certain amount of time (if your TV has the Sleep
feature). To operate your TV, you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
4 DISPLAY button
Opens the program informationdisplay for the
current program.
5 ALT AUDIO button
Switches among the availableaudio broadcasts.
6 FAVORITE button
Opens the Favorite Stations guide.
7 INDEX button
Opens the Station Index.
8 VOL buttons
Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you
must first set upthe remote control (see page 65).
9 Joystick
Moving the joystick up, down, left, and right
moves the highlight in on-screen displays. Press
the joystick to select the highlighted item.
q; CODE SET button
Lets you program the remote control to operate
your TV and other audio/video equipment (see
page 65).
CABLE TV
CABLE
SLEEP
1
4
7
INDEXFAVORITE
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
CABLE TV
CABLETV/VTR
SWAP PIP
AUDIO OFF
2
5
8
0
MENU
EXIT
FUNCTION
TV/SAT
ALT AUDIO
CATEGORY
FUNCTION
-
-
-
-
POWER
SAT
qa
TV
SAT
qs
TV/VIDEO
qd
qf
3
6
qg
9
ENTERDISPLAY
JUMP
qh
GUIDE
qj
qk
CH
ql
w;
wa
RM-Y802
ws
POWER
SAT
SAT
TV
wh
POWER
wj
+
CH
wk
+
CH
MUTING
1
AUDIO
VOLUME
+
2
3
4
5
6
7
VOL
8
9
CODE SET
0
MUTING
wd
wf
POSITION
wg
qa POWER buttons
Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiverand
other audio/video equipment. To operate your
TV and other audio/video equipment, you must
first set up the remote control (see page 65).
qs FUNCTION buttons
Select theequipment (CABLE, TV or SAT) that
you want to operate. The indicators light up to
show which d ev ice the remote control is
operating. To operate your TV or cable box, you
must first set upthe remote control (see page 65).
qd TV/VIDEO button
Switches between the various inputs of your TV.
To operate your TV, you must first set up the
remote control(see page 65).
qf TV/SAT button
Switches the output of your Digital Satellite
Receiver between regular TV and satellite
broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts,
youmusthavealocalTVantennaorcable
company connection (see page 9).
qg 0–9 and ENTER buttons
Change channelsdirectly, and enter numerical
values in on-screen displays.
qh JUMP button
Changes channels to the previously tuned
channel.
qj GUIDE button
Opens the Program Guide.
qk CATEGORY button
Opens the Category Guide.
ql MENU button
Opens the Main Menu.
w; CH buttons
Change channels. When a program guide is
open, pressing the CH buttons pagesthroughthe
guide.
wa EXIT button
Closes all on-screen displays including program
guides and menus.
ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch
Sets the remote to operate other devices in your
A/V system. To operatethese other devices, you
must first set upthe remote control (see page 65).
wd TV/VTR button
Switches between the TV andVTR (VCR) inputs
of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first
set up the remote control (see page 65).
wf VCR Control buttons
Operate VCR features such as play, record,
pause, stop, and fast wind.To operateyour VC R,
you must firstset up the remote control(see page
65).
wg PIP control buttons
Operate the Picture-in-picture features of your
TV (if your TV has PIP). To operate your TV, you
must first set upthe remote control (see page 65).
wh FUNCTION buttons
Select the equipment (CABLE, TV or SAT) that
you want to operate. The indicators light up to
show which device the remote control is
operating. To operate your TV or cable box, you
must first set upthe remote control (see page 65).
wj POWER button
Turns on or off the equipment selected with the
VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch.
wk CH +/– buttons
Change channelsin numerical orderon the
equipment selected with the VTR3/2/DVD/
AMP switch.
Note
You may need to set up the remote control to operate your
other audio/video equipment. See “Setting Up the Remote
Control” on page 65 for details.
14
1
Using Your Remote Control (continued)
17
9 VOL buttons
Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you
must first set upthe remote control (see page 65).
q; CODE SET button
Lets you program the remote control to operate
your TV and other audio/video equipment (see
page 65).
qa POWER buttons
Turn on and offthe Digital Satellite Receiver, TV
and VTR (VCR). To operate your TV or VTR
(VCR), you must first set up the remote control
(see page 65).
qs FUNCTION buttons
Select the equipment (SAT, TV, VTR) that you
want to operate. The indicators light up to show
which device the remote control is operating. To
operate your T V orVTR (VCR), youmust firstset
up the remote control (see page 6 5).
qd VCR Control buttons
Operate VCR features such as play, record,
pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate your VTR
(VCR), you must first set up the remote control
(see page 65).
qf 0–9 and ENTER buttons
Change channels directly and enter numerical
values in on-screen displays.
qg GUIDE button
Opens theProgram Guide.
qh CATEGORY button
Opens theCategory Guide.
qj Arrow and buttons
The arrow buttons move the highlight in
on-screen displays. The button selects the
highlighted item.
qk FAVORITE button
Opens the Favorite Stations guide.
ql MENU button
Opens the Main Menu.
w; CH/PAGE buttons
Change channels. When a program guide i s
open, these buttons page through the guide.
RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 model)
— 9 —
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MUTING
VTR
TV
FUNCTION
VTR
TVTV/VIDEO
TV/VTR
TV/SAT
1283
456
79
DISPLAY
0
CATEGORYINDEX
VOL
CODE SET
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
1 MUTING button
POWER
SAT
qa
SAT
qs
qd
qf
ENTER
qg
GUIDE
qh
qj
qk
FAVORITEMENUJUMP EXIT
ql
CH
w;
PAGE
RM-Y139
Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the
volume. To operate your TV, you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
2 TV/VIDEO button
Switches between the inputs of your TV. To
operate your TV,you must firstset up the remote
control (see page 65).
3 TV/VTR button
Switches between the inputs of your VCR. To
operateyourVCR,youmustfirstsetupthe
remote control (see page 65).
4 TV/SAT button
Switches the output of your Digital Satellite
Receiver between regular TV and satellite
broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts,
you must have a local TV antenna or cable
company connection (see page 9).
5 DISPLAY button
Opens the program informationdisplay for the
current program.
6 INDEX button
Opens the Station Index.
7 JUMP button
Changes channels to the previously tuned
channel.
8 EXIT button
Closes all on-screen displays including program
guides and menus.
Note
You may need to set up the remote control to operate your
other audio/video equipment. See “Setting Up the Remote
Control” on page 65 for details.
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not broadcast all of the languages in the Default Audio pop-up
(see page 64).
lost or forgotten your passcode, contact your serviceprovider.
the Locks & Limits (see page 58).
Blocked are set as you want them (see pages 53–56). Then, make
sure that the system is locked (see page 57).
Favorite Stations guide (see page 41).
highlight appears in the Media Window display, you must press
the button to complete your selection (see page 37).
Contact your service provider for details.
information (station, start time, etc.) about programs that you
telephone line (see page 8).
youmustcontactyourserviceprovidertoordertheprogram.
provider.
• Make sure the system is not locked (see page 58).
• Use the Program Guide to access the station (see page 37).
• If the message “Purchase informationnot available”appears,
• YourAccess Card may be full. If so, contact your service
•Itmaybetoolatetoordertheprogramyouwant.Ifso,checkfor
have ordered.
other show times (see page 45).
• See “Checking Pay Per View Purchases” on page 59 to get
• Highlight and select the program. Although the program you
• Check the default language setting. The programprovider may
• Some programs may not offeraudio tracks.
Language of audio track is incorrect or audio
Problem What you can do
You cannot order a pay per view program • Make sure your Digital Satellite Receiver is connectedto a
®
You cannot find the station of the pay per
view program that you ordered
You cannot cancel a pay per view order • Youcannot cancel pay per view orders that you have watched.
The program highlighted in the Program
Guide does not appear
You cannot see any Favorite Stations • Set up your personal Favorite Titles before you try to use the
You cannot access the Locks & Limits screens • The system must be unlockedbefore you can make changes to
Locks & Limits feature not working properly • Make sure that the Spending, Rating, Pay Per View, and Stations
track is not available
You cannot unlock the system • Make sure that you entered the passcode correctly. If you have
Yourservice provider can tell you to which stations you
subscribe.
skipped (see pages 50–51).
coming from the satellite to your SatelliteDish Antenna.Tolimit
any negative effects during degraded conditions, m ake sure that
your professional installer has aimedyour Satellite DishAntenna
copy protection at the discretion of the copyright owner.You
may want to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver directlyto
your TV.
(see pages 7–13).
sourceto which you connected your DigitalSatellite Receiver, for
example, channel 3 or 4, Video 1 or 2 (see pages 9–10).
Satellite Dish Antenna.
Digital Satellite Receiver is more than 100 feet, you must use the
Sony Amplifier EAC-DA1.
Satellite Receiver.
Digital Satellite Receiver. This could improvepicture quality only
if you are using the UHF/VHF IN jack of the Digital Satellite
example), call your service provider to have your programming
activated.
• Some pay per view programsmay beprotected by Macrovision
• Check the connections to your TV and other equipment
• Make sure that your TV and otherequipment are set to the input
• Check the Satellite Dish Antenna’ssignal strength (see page 23).
• Make sure the RG-6 coaxial cable is properly connected to the
•IfthecabledistancebetweentheSatelliteDishAntennaandthe
• Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly(see page 13).
Receiver to connect a local TV antenna or cable company service.
• Move any antenna cables thatmay be directlyabove your Digital
• Change the setting of theCH3/CH4 switch on the back of the
so that youare receiving a high signal strengthlevel (see page 23,
• Heavy rain or snow may degrade the strength of the signal
wait a few minutes, then plug in the AC Power Cord again.
or refer to your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions).
• If the AC Power Cordis pluggedin, unplug the AC Power Cord,
• Make sure the station you are tryingto accessis not set to be
you select a channel (see page 20).
• Make sure the system is not locked (see page 58).
• Use the Program Guide to access the station (see page 37).
• Press the SATFUNCTION buttonon the remote controlbefore
Troubleshooting
You cannot access a program • Make sure you subscribe to the stationyou are trying to access.
Poor picture quality or no picture when
Problem What you can do
Poor picture quality or no picture • If you are receiving only a few stations, (only2 or 3 channels for
it rains or snows
You cannot turn on the unit • Make sure thatthe ACPower Cord is plugged in (see page 13).
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Problem What you can do
You cannot record programs with your VCR • Make sure that your VCR is connected correctly (see page 10).
Access Card problems • Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly(see page 13).
Remote control does not work • Make sure that the batteries areinserted correctly and that the
Audio noise • SAT-A55model only: If you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack to
“Frozen” picture or display • Press both the GUIDE and ARROW DOWN buttons at the same
•IfyouwanttousetheVCRControlfeature,makesurethatthe
VCR Controller is connected correctly (see page 11). Also make
sure that you have selected the correct VCR Manufacturer Code
(see page 27).
• If you are using theVCR Control featureto record a future
program, make sure that your VCR is turned off before the
program begins. The VCR Control feature will turn on the VCR
and start recording.
• Make sure that the program you aretrying to record doesn't
conflict with any Locks & Limits you have set.
• If you aretrying to record apay per viewprogram, you must first
order the program(see page45).
• Some pay per view programs may be protected by Macrovision
copy protection at the discretion of the copyright owner.If so, it
may not be possible to record these programs.
• Contact your service provider withany otherAccess Card
problems.
batteries are not weak (see page 7).
• Remove and then reinsert the batteries without pressing any
buttons on the remote control.
• Tooperate your TV or other equipment, make sure thatthe
remote control is set up to operate that equipment (see page 65).
If the batteriesare removed or become weak, youmay need toset
up the remote control to operate other equipment again.
• Press the FUNCTION button on the remote control of the
equipment you want to operate (SAT, TV, VTR, and/or CABLE).
These buttons will flash to show which equipment the remote
control is set to operate.
• SAT-A55 model only: If there is a problem when using the RF
function, check that the RF Antenna isconnected correctly
(see page 12).
• SAT-A55 model only: Make sure that the remote control and the
Digital Satellite Receiver are both using the same security code
(see page 33–34).
equipment that is not Dolby Digital compatible, set the Dolby
Digital option to “off” (see page 64). Not all optical jacks on
audio systems are Dolby Digital compatible.
time on the front panel of the Digital Satellite Receiver to reset
the receiver.
If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, see “Customer Support” inside the front cover.
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