Sony SAT-A55 User Manual

DIRECTV PLUS^^ Digital Satellite

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Operating Instructions

Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in "Connecting Your DIRECTV PLUS'^** Digital Satellite Receiver" on pages 6-13 and "Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)" on pages 22-34.

Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been properly installed and call your service provider to begin service:

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

SAT-A55 MODEL ONLY RE ANTENNA: This Digital Satellite Receiver is shipped

with IR reception enabled and RE reception disabled. To use the RE feature (and the RE Antenna) you must change the factory setting (IR only) to the RE setting (RE 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

RISK Of ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK Of ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

Model Number:

Serial Number;

Access Card Number:

This s)anbol 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 groimd 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 EHsh 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 cormected 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.

Local Programming

With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the proper satellite dish antetuia, you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some areas. Check with your retailer or visit information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

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

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

www.directv.com for

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 yoiu 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, Media Window, SmartFile, SignalSeeker, and Remote Commander are trademarks and the Sony Partnership and Express Support are service marks of Sony. DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics, and are used with permission. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", the double-D symbol and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved. Macrovision is a trademark of Macrovision Corporation.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this cop)rright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited pay per view uses oidy. 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.

About These Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions describe how to use the SAT-A55 and its remote control. Any differences in operation for the SAT-B55 are noted in the text. The icon indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. A Note provides information that may be necessary to complete the task.

Getting to Know Your DIRECTV PLUS^'^

Digital Satellite Receiver

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 6)

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 22)

Using Your Remote Control (Page 14)

Using the Program Guide (Page 37)

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Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Digital Satellite Receiver. This manual can help you to become familiar with the many great features of the Digital Satellite Receiver. Check below to find out about some of the most exciting features.

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Convenience and Ease-of-Use

• The Program Guide shows the picture and sound in the Media Window^” Display while you check station and program information. See page 37.

• The One Button Record and VCR Control features allow you to easily record your favorite programming on your VCR. See pages 26-28 and page 60.

• SAT-A55 model: Operate your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from outside a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control. See pages 32-34.

Excellent Performance

• The Auto Title Insert feature for VCR recording can display program information at the beginning of any Timer & Rec event. You'll have a convenient "title" recorded at the beginning of your tapes. See page 26.

• Choose to listen to different audio tracks available with many programs. See page 64.

• SAT-A55 model: Select Dolby DigitaF” audio to truly make your home theater come alive. See page 64.

Easy to Customize

• Organize the charmels your family watches most often by setting up the Favorite Stations guide. See pages 40-42.

• Control access to programming with the Locks & Limits feature. See pages 53-58.

• Set up the Custom Stations feature to exclude stations that you don't want to see from the Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index. See pages 50-51.

• Choose your favorite color palette for the on-screen displays. See pages 47-48.

Table of Contents

Connecting Your DIRECTV PLUS^m

Digital Satellite Receiver

Carton Contents

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

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna

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

Step 3: Connecting Your TV Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System Step 5; Connecting the VCR Controller

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR

Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna

(SAT-A55 only)..................................................12

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

Viewing Pictures From Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver

Using Your Remote Control................................14

RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model) .............................14

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-BSS model)

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

Turning On the Power Changing Channels

Using the On-Screen Displays

Using the Main Menu .........................................21

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver

(SYSTEM)............................................................22

Using the System Menu

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

Setting Up the VCR Control Feature

Performing a System Test ............................................................29

Setting the Aspect Ratio...............................................................30

Replacing Your Access Card .........................................................31

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception

(SAT-A55 only)

Viewing Station and Program Information

(GUIDES)

Using the Guides Menu

Using the Alpha List...................................................................... 36

Using the Program Guide.............................................................37

Using the Category Guide

Using the Station Index................................................................39

Using the Favorite Stations Guide...............................................40

Using Other Guides

Viewing Pay Per View Programs..................................................4S

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Adjusting the Displays

(PREFERENCES)..................................................46

Using the Preferences Menu .......................................................46

Setting Display Options................................................................47

Setting Up Custom Stations ........................................................50

Selecting Data Services

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Viewing Messages

(MESSAGES) ..................................................... 52

Setting Locks and Limits

(LOCKS & LIMITS).............................................53

Using the Locks & Limits Display................................................53

Locking Your Receiver

Unlocking Your Receiver..............................................................58

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Checking Pay Per View Purchases

(PURCHASES)

Checking Your Purchases

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Scheduling Programs

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Using One Button Timer & Rec....................................................60

Using the Timer & Rec Feature...................................................61

Editing Timer Events.....................................................................63

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Setting Audio Options

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

Using the Audio Display...............................................................64

Other Information

Setting Up the Remote Control ..........................65

Manufacturer Codes Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel.....................................................................................68

SAT-A55 Back Panel......................................................................69

SAT-BSS Back Panel...................................................................... 70

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

Troubleshooting ...................................................72

FCC Regulations and Information......................76

Limited Warranty.................................................77

Index......................................................................78

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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.

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Access Card

Size AA Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable

* The RM-Y802 Remote Control shown. ** The RF Antenna and S-Video cable are not included with the SAT-B55

model.

VCR Controller AudioA/ideo Cable

Telephone Cord S-Video Cable**

Note

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

Connection

tep 1: Inserting

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).

1 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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• 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.

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and Telephone Line

The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signals from, the Satellite Dish Anterma. The telephone line connection periodically sends information about your 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.

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O Connect the SATELLITE IN

jack to your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

Note

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

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Only coimect your authorized Satellite Dish Anterma to the SATELLITE IN jack as described in the Installation Instructions. Cormectmg any other equipment

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

RG-6 Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Antenna

Telephone Cord

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jack to a telephone

line wall jack using

the supplied telephone cord.

step 3: Connecting Your TV

Digital Satellite Receiver

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 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 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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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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input

Use an S-Video cable

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

supplied with the SAT-ASS model and is an optional accessory with the SAT-BSS model. If your TV has only one

audio input, connect it to

the L(MONO) jack on the receiver.

If your TV does not have A/V jacks

Connect the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using coaxizd cable. Set the CH3/CH4 switch to the channel that does not carry offair broadcasts in your area.

Note

With this coimection, your input source is chaimel 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.

Audio Receiver

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digital or Dolby

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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 display to Auto Select. See "Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)" on page 64 for more information.

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

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. Theiv 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.'

S-Video jacks

Use rm S-Video cable instead of the yellow video coimection. S-Video cable is supplied with the SAT-A55 model and is an optional accessory with the SAT-B55 model.

V'Tip

To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to control the recording functions of your VCR, see "Step 5; Cormecting the VCR Controller" on page 11.

If your TV and VCR do not have A/V jacks

Cormect 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 VHP / 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 chaimel that does not carry off-air broadcasts in your area.

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step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller

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Satellite Receiver to control your VCR

Connect the VCRController to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver.

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.

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.

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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. For details about the Program Data Download feature, refer to your

SmartFile VCR Operating

Instructions.

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Digital Satellite Receiver

step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A55 only)

With the SAT-A55 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 32 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 ojjerating 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

Digital Satellite Receiver

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

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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. CaU DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) to begin service.

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Q] 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 operate your audio receiver, you must first set up

the remote control (see page 65).

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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).

g] DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

[5] ALT AUDIO button

Switches among the available audio 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 up the 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.

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.

01 CODE SET button

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

O POWER buttons

Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver and other audio/video equipment. To operate your TV and other audio/video equipment, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

El 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).

m TV/VIDEO button

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

04] 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).

El 0-9 and ENTER buttons

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

JUMP button

Changes channels to the previously tuned charmel.

El GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

] EXIT button

Closes all on-screen displays including program guides and menus.

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).

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).

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).

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).

POWER button

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

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CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

CFI buttons

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

CFI +/- buttons

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

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RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 model)

[H 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] TVA/IDEO button

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

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

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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).

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[5] DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display 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.

[9] VOL buttons

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

m CODE SET button

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

! 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).

M 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).

01 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).

03 0-9 and ENTER buttons

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

GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

Arrow and -j buttons

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

FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

CH/PAGE buttons

Change channels. When a program guide is open, these buttons page through the guide.

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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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Whenever these Operating Instructions

refer to using the joystick, use the arrow ♦ /♦ /♦ /♦ buttons surrounding the

button.

1 Move the joystick in any

direction to move the highlight to the item you want.

2 Press down on the joystick to

select the item.

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to move the highlight to the item you want.

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

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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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The FUNCTION button indicators light up to show you which equipment the remote control is operating.

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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.

To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures

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

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If the Main Menu does not appear, turn off your equipment, check your coiuiections and repeat from step 1. Press the EXIT button to close the Main Menu.

Changing Channels

Press the SAT FUNCTION button.

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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 corner of

your TV screen.

You can also change channels by entering the 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.

The Digital Satellite Receiver times to that channel, and the Station

ID and charmel number appear in the upper right comer of your

TV screen.

Using the On-Screen Displays

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.

Highlight and select the feature you want to access.

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Adjust and test your Digital

Satellite Receiver's settings.

• Anterma

• VCR Control

• System Test

• Aspect Ratio

• Access Card

• Remote Control (SAT-A55 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 35)

Access the many guides that help you find the program you want.

• Alpha List

• Program Guide

• Category Guide

• Station index

• Favorite Stations

• Other Guides

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Schedule program tuning and recording.

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PREFERENCES (Page 46)

Adjust the way menus and information appear.

• Display Options

• Custom Stations

• Data Services (future application)

LOCKS & UMITS (Page S3)

Set limits on spending and ratings.

■ Block 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-A55 only).

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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

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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.

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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 VCR Controller

(see page 26).

System Test

Lets you test the connections to your Satellite Dish Antetma,

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(see page 29).

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 30).

Access Card

Lets you initialize a replacement card (see page 31).

Remote Control (SAT-A55 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 32).

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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 Antenna, refer to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions.

Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

Highlight and select "Antenna".

The Antenna display appears.

Antenna Type

Select Round, Oval 2-Sat or O val 3-Sat, depending on your Satellite Dish

Anteruia type.

Transponder

Lets you select the transponder from which the Satellite Dish Anterma receives its signal. You do not need to cheinge this setting unless mstructed by your service provider.

Antenna Location

Lets you find out ttie direction of the satellite from your Icxration.

Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt

Shows how to rum your Satellite Dish'

Antenna depending on your antenna type and location.

Status

"Locked" shows that your Satellite Dish Antenna is receiving a signal.

"Unlocked" shows that a signal is not

being received.

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Most areas of the Uruted States will not receive a peak signal strength of

100. Although there is no picture quality difference between a signal strength of 60 and 100, a higher

signal strength will limit any negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow.

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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 sigiuil strength.

SignalSeeker* Indicator

When using a Round anterma, shows that your Satellite Dish Anterma's SignalSeeker indicator can be used.

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Selecting an Antenna Type

The Antenna Type display lets you or your professional installer enter which type of Satellite Dish Antenna you use. After you have entered your antenna type, you can use the Antenna Location pop-up to help aim your anterma.

1 Highlight and select "Antenna Type" from the Antenna

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The SignalSeeker pop-up appears if you have selected "Round". Skip to step 4 if you selected "Oval 2-Sat" or "Oval 3-Sat".

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Selecting "off" in the SignalSeeker pop-up may allow you to see the Signal Strength Meter if you use a diplexer or cerbdn other accessories with your Satellite Dish Anterma.

Note

The SignalSeeker feature is available only with the Round Anterma. Refer to your Satellite Dish Anterma Installation Instructions for more

information about this feature.

3 Highlight and select "On" if you selected "Round".

The SignalSeeker pop-up closes to show the Antenna Type display.

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The Antenna Type display closes to show the Antenna display.

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