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DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver

Operating Instructions

Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in "Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver" on pages 6-13 and "Setting Up

Your Digital Satellite Receiver" on pages 22-33.

Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been properly Installed and call your service provider(s) to begin service:

DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

SAT-ASO MODEL ONLY

RF ANTENNA: This Digital Satellite Receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To use the RF feature (and the RF Antenna) you must change the factory setting (IR only) to the RF setting (RF only) using the on-screen displays, as described in these Operating Instructions.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTTUC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.

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Serial Number:-

Access Card Number:-

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installer

This reminder is provided to call the Satellite Dish Antenna installer's attention to Article 810 and in particular Article 810-15 of the NEC, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which specifies that the Satellite Dish Antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Attention

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically, information on your DIRECT TICKET® and Pay Per View selections is sent, free of charge, via your telephone line to an 800 number. If you use your telephone during the time the information is being forwarded, you will hear static noise for approximately 30 seconds. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being sent, you can interrupt

the sending of this information at any time by temporarily

unplugging the phone line to the receiver.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Customer Support

For Programming

For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call:

DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

For Hardware and Installation

To arrange for the installation of your Digital Satellite Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system.

For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your Digital Satellite Receiver or Satellite Dish Antenna, please contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Trademark and Copyrights

Sony and SmartFile are trademarks of Sony. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics, and is used with permission.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", the double-D symbol, and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited pay per view uses only.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming

Programming may be taped for home viewing only. All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program providers for details.

StarSight Licensed

The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.: U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; and 5,353,121; with use rights reserved.

The Digital Satellite Receiver is intended for use only within the United States.

About These Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions describe how to use the SAT-A50 and its remote control. Any differences in operation for the SAT-B50 are noted in the text.

The 'i*' icon indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. A Note provides information that may be necessary to complete

the task.

Getting Started!

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 6)

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 22)

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Using Your Remote Control (Page 14)

Using the Program Guide (Page 36)

Using the Favorite Stations Guide (Page 39)

Setting Locks & Limits (Page 53)

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver

Carton Contents.................................................6

Connection Overview.........................................7

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries............................7

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna

and Telephone Line........................................8

Step 3: Connecting Your TV................................9

Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System Step 5: Connecting the IR Blaster

Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCR

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Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna

(SAT-A50 Only).............................................

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord Step 8: Inserting the Access Card

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Viewing Pictures From Your

Digital Satellite Receiver

Using Your Remote Control

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Selecting Items..................................................18

Turning On the Power

Changing Channels............................................20

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Using the On-Screen Displays

Using the Main Menu

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver

(SYSTEM)

Using the System Menu....................................................22

Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna...............................23

Setting Up the VCR Control Feature..................................25

Performing a System Test Setting the Aspect Ratio Replacing Your Access Card Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception

(SAT-A50 only)..............................................................31

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Viewing Station and Program information

(GUIDES)

Using the Guides Menu

Using the Alpha List..........................................................35

Using the Program Guide..................................................36

Using the Category Guide.................................................37

Using the Station Index

Using the Favorite Stations Guide.....................................39

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Using Other Guides.................................r

Viewing Pay Per View Programs........................................44

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Adjusting the Displays

(PREFERENCES).............................................45

Using the Preferences Menu

Setting Display Options.....................................................46

Setting Up Custom Stations...............................................49

Selecting Data Services.....................................................51

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Viewing Messages

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Setting Locks and Limits

(LOCKS & LIMITS)

Using the Locks 8i Limits Display

Locking Your Receiver.......................................................57

Unlocking Your Receiver

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Checking Pay Per View Purchases

(PURCHASES)................................................59

Checking Your Purchases...................................................59

Scheduling Programs

(TIMER & REC)..............................................60

Using the Timer 8i Rec Feature Editing Timer Events

Using One Button Scheduling............................................63

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Setting Audio Options

(AUDIO)........................................................64

Using the Audio Display

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Other Information

Setting Up the Remote Control Manufacturer Codes

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Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel SAT-A50 Back Panel

SAT-B50 Back Panel...........................................................70

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Specifications...................................................71

Troubleshooting

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FCC Regulations and Information Limited Warranty

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Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver

Carton Contents

Check to make sure the following items are in the Digital Satellite Receiver's carton. If you are missing any items, contact your Sony dealer.

Receiver

Access Card

Size AA Batteries

RF Coaxiai Cabie

* The RM-Y802 Remote Control shown. **The RF Antenna and S-Video cable are not included with the SAT-B50

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Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the Digital Satellite Receiver in the future.

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Connection

Step 1: Inserting the

Overview

Follow the procedures or make the connections in each of the steps to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver.

Batteries

Before you can use the remote control, you must insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate other audio/video equipment, such as a TV or VCR, you must set up the remote control (see page 65).

Push and slide open the battery compartment.

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied).

Be sure to match the + and - marks on the batteries with the + and - marks inside the battery compartment.

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Step 7; Connecting the AC

Power Cord

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Notes

• When the batteries become weak, the Function button indicators flash. If the remote control does not work properly, the batteries may be weak.

• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. Do not mix different types of batteries together.

• When you remove the batteries, any manufacturer codes you've set up may be erased. To set up the remote control again, see "Setting Up the Remote Control" on page 65.

Step 8: Inserting the Access

Card

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step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line

The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signals from, the Satellite Dish Antenna. The telephone line connection periodically sends information about your receiver and Access Card to your service provider.

Digital Satellite Receiver

•The SAT-A50 model is shown. Connections for the SAT-B50 model are the same.

• Your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation/ Operating Instructions provides detailed instructions on how to install RG-6 coaxial cable from your Satellite Dish Anterma.

CAUTION

Only connect your authorized Satellite Dish Anterma to the SATELLITE IN jack as described in the Installation/Operating Instructions,

Connecting any other equipment to this jack could result in damage to the equipment and/or receiver.

step 3: Connecting Your TV

Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below. Refer to your TV's instruction manual for more information.

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company service

Connect it to the VHF/UHF BSJ jack on your Digital Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF adapter (not supplied).

You can view local stations using your TV controls.

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You must use the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to 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).

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Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks on your Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V input jacks on your TV using the supplied A/V cable. (Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.)

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Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.

If your TV has only one audio input, connect it to the L(mono) jack on the receiver.

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Connect the VHF(SAT)/

Coaxial UHF OUT jack to the VHF/ Cable UHF input jack on your TV

using coaxial cable. Set the CH3/CH4 switch to

the channel that does not carry off-air broadcasts in your area.

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.

step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System

You can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound enjoyment.

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or Dolby* Digital audio system (SAT-A50 only)

Connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) of the Digital Satellite Receiver to the optical digital input of your audio system.

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If you connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to a Dolby Digital receiver, set the Dolby Digital option of the Audio menu to Auto Select. See "Setting Audio Ophons (AUDIO)" on page 64 for more information.

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or Dolby Pro Logic* audio system

Connect the upper AUDIO R and L(mono) jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the audio inputs of your stereo amplifier.

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jacks

Cormect the VIDEO OUT jacks of your Digital Satellite Receiver to

the A/V input jacks of your VCR

using the supplied A/V cable. Then, connect the A/V output

jacks of your VCR to the A/V input jacks of your TV using an A/V cable. (Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.)

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jacks

Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.

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To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to control the recording

functions of your VCR, See "Step 5:

Connecting the IR Blaster" on page

11.

If your TV and VCR do 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/UHF output jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using coaxial cable.

Set the CH3/CH4 switch to the channel that does not carry off-air broadcasts in your area.

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With this connection your, input source is channel 3 or channel 4 depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on your VCR.

step 5: Connecting the IR Blaster

Connect the IR Blaster to allow the Timer & Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR.

See "Setting Up the VCR Control Feature" on page 25 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.

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Receiver to control your VCR

Connect the IR Blaster to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver.

In front of the VCR

Place the IR Blaster under and in front of the VCR.

The IR Blaster must extend just in front of the infrared sensor of the VCR.

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on your VCR, shine a flashlight into the front panel of the VCR to locate the sensor.

If you are using a Sony SmartFile

VCR to take advantage of the

Program Data Download feature

Use this connection instead of the

IR Blaster connection. For information about setting up the VCR Control feature, see page 25. For details about the Program Data Download feature, refer to your SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.

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step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna

(SAT-A50 only)

With the SAT-A50 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operate

the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the remote control. See page 31 for information about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature.

Notes

•Do not place the RF Antenna directly on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver or any other metal object. For best results, place the RF Antenna in a visible location.

• The operating range of the remote control is about 100 feet when using the RF feature. This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions, weak batteries, etc.

step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord

After all other connections are complete, connect the AC Power Cord to the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Digital Satellite Receiver

Step 8: Inserting the Access Card

After you insert the Access Card and your Satellite Dish Antenna is installed, you are ready to begin enjoying digital satellite programming. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) to begin service.

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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 operate your audio receiver, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

[3] SLEEP button

Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a certain amount of hme (if your TV has the Sleep feature). To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

S] DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

H] ALT AUDIO button

Switches among the available audio broadcasts.

[6] FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

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[7] INDEX button

" Opens the Station Index.

[U VOL buttons

Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

[9] Joystick

Moving the joystick up, down, left, right, and diagonally moves the highlight in on-screen displays. Press the joystick to select the highlighted item.

01 CODE SET button

Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see page 65).

01] POWER buttons

Turn on and off the 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).

01 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 up the remote control (see page 65).

[liTVA/IDEO button

Switches between the various inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

03 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 cormection (see page 9).

010-9 and ENTER buttons

Change chaimels directly, and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

01 JUMP button

Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

07] GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

M EXIT button

Closes all on-screen displays including program

guides and menus.

H VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch

Sets the remote to operate other devices in your A/V system. To operate these other devices, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

H TV/VTR button

Switches between the TV and VTR (VCR) inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

13 VCR Control buttons

Operate VCR features such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate your VCR, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

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 up the remote control (see page 65).

H FUNCTION buttons

izl POWER button

Turns on or off the equipment selected with the VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch.

01 CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

m MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

m CH buttons

Change channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH buttons pages through the guide.

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Change channels in numerical order on the equipment selected with the VTR3/2/DVD/ AMP switch.

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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 first set up the remote control (see page 65).

[3] TV/VTR button

Switches between thè inputs of your VCR. To operate your VCR, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

g] 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 connechon (see page 9).

d] DISPLAY button

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current program.

[1] INDEX button

Opens the Station Index.

[7] JUMP button

Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

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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.

[8] EXIT button

Closes all on-screen displays including program

guides and menus.

[9] VOL buttons

Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

SSCODE SET button

Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see page 65).

M POWER buttons

Turn on and off the 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).

in 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 TV or VTR (VCR), you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

n 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).

I GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

j CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

] Arrow and - j- buttons

The arrow buttons move the highlight in on-screen displays. The f button selects the highlighted item.

j FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

9 MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

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Change channels. When a program guide is

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Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

Selecting Items

In on-screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides, you must first move the highlight to the item you want, then select the item.

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Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control.

Turning On the Power

Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver.

The POWER indicator lights up.

Press the TV button to turn on the TV.

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The FUNCTION button indicators

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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.

Select the TV's input source to which you connected the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Depending on how you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV the input source could be channel 3 or channel 4, or you may need to use the TV /VIDEO button to select one of the A/V input sources.

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Press the SAT FUNCTION button, then press the MENU button to open the Main Menu.

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The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to the next channel, and the Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right comer of your TV screen.

You can also change channels by entering the three digit channel number using the 0-9 buttons, and either pressing the ENTER button or waiting several seconds.

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You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button.

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Using the Main Menu

The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer.

Press the MENU button.

The Main Menu appears.

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SYSTEM (Page 22)

Adjust and test your Digital Satellite Receiver's settings.

• Antenna

• VCR Control

• System Test

• Aspect Ratio

• Access Card

• Remote Control (SAT-A50 only)

MESSAGES (Page 52)

Read messages from your service provider.

PURCHASES (Page 59)

Review the pay per view program purchases and cancellations you have

made.

GUIDES (Page 34)

Access the many guides that help

you find the program you want.

• Alpha List

• Program Guide

• Category Guide

• Station Index

• Favorite Stations

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TIMER & REC (Page 60)

Schedule program tuning and recording.

PREFERENCES (Page 45)

Adjust the way menus and information appear.

• Display Options

• Custom Stations

• Data Services (future application)

LOCKS & LIMITS (Page 53)

Set limits on spending and ratings. Set locks on stations and pay per view programs.

AUDIO (Page 64)

Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for multiple language programs.

You can also select the Dolby Digital settings (SAT-A50 only).

Closing the Main Menu

• Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu (the current program appears on your screen). You can also press the EXIT button on your remote control.

• The on-screen displays close automatically after several minutes.

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)

Using the System Menu

The System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital Satellite Receiver so it matches your preferences and optimizes the conditions of your home entertainment system.

Press the MENU button, then highlight and

select SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

Return

Closes the SYSTEM pop-up to show the Main Menu.

Antenna

Lets you find the position of the satellite and helps you get the strongest signal from your Satellite Dish

Antenna (see page 23).

VCR Control

Lets you set up and test

your VCR using the IR

Blaster (see page 25).

System Test

Lets you test the connections to your Satellite Dish Antenna, and telephone line (see page 28).

Highlight and select the item you want to set up.

Aspect Ratio

Lets you set the receiver's output to match the aspect ratio of your TV (see page 29).

Access Card

Lets you initialize a replacement card (see page 30).

Remote Control (SAT-A50 only)

Lets you set up the receiver so the remote control can operate the receiver from behind a cabinet or from another room (see page 31).

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Setting Up the Satellite Dish

Antenna

This display helps you aim your Satellite Dish Antenna to get the strongest signal.

For complete information on installation of your Satellite Dish Anteima, see the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation/Operating Instructions.

Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

Highlight and select "Antenna".

The Anterma display appears.

Transponder

Lets you select the transponder from which the Satellite Dish Antenna receives its signal.

You do not need to change

this setting unless instructed

by your service provider.

Antenna Location

Lets you find out the direction of the satellite from your location.

Antenna

I Tr.insponder: 3 U Antenn.i Location

Azimuth: 138 Elevation: 48

Current Level 84 Pe.ik Level 85 Signal: Status: LOCKED

Highlight and select "Antenna Location".

The Antenna Location pop-up appears.

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Help

Return

Closes the Antenna display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Anterma display.

Signal Strength Meter

Shows the current and peak levels of the signal strength.

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Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued)

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If it is more convenient for you to enter latitude and longitude, select "Latitude & Longitude" instead of "Zip Code".

Select "Zip Code".

The Zip Code pop-up appears.

Enter your Zip Code, then select "OK".

The azimuth and elevation appear. Use these coordinates to aim

your Satellite Dish Anterma towards the satellite. Refer to your Satellite Dish Antenna's Operating/Installation Instructions for more details.

Zip Code

♦

Enter your zip code.

To change the number

♦

To move to the next digit

You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the number. The highlight moves to the next position automatically.

/ Closes the pop

up and saves your changes.

Cancel

Closes the pop up without saving the changes.

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