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Sony SAT-B1 User Manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver
3-800-183-21 (1)

Operating Instructions

DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM
SAT-B1
© 1995 by Sony Corporation
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Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Introducing the DSS System
5 DSS Features
6 Unpacking
7 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Using Basic Functions
10 Using the Master Guide
11 Using the Station Index
Connecting Your System
13 Overview 14 TV Only
16 TV and VCR 18 Home Theater System
(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)
20 Setting Up Your DSS System
Using the System Features
21 Overview 22 Before You Get Started ... 23 Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select 24 Displaying the Master Guide 25 Features of the Master Guide 26 Moving Through the Master Guide 28 Selecting a Program from the Guide 29 Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category 31 Selecting the Custom Guide 32 Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides 33 Using the Station Index 35 Selecting the Favorite Station Guide 36 Using DISPLAY and JUMP 37 Selecting Alternate Audio 38 Canceling Purchases 39 Checking Your Purchase Record 40 Reading Your Messages 42 Selecting Data Services
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Chapter 5
Using the Custom Setup Menu
45 Overview 46 Displaying the Custom Setup Menu 47 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide 49 Setting a Default Language 50 Setting Locks and Limits 55 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations
Chapter 6
Appendix
Using the Installation Menu
57 Overview 58 Displaying the Installation Menu
59 Setting Up the Satellite Antenna 60 Replacing Your Access Card 62 Setting the Aspect Ratio 63 Running a System Test
Other Information
66 Location and Function of Controls 68 Using the Remote Control 70 Programming the Remote 72 Troubleshooting 74 Precautions 75 FCC Regulations and Information
76 Limited Warranty
77 Specifications
78 Index

Contents

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Chapter 1
Introducing the DSS System
Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of the features of the system and to check the carton contents for the DSS receiver. This chapter also describes how to insert batteries into the remote control.
DSS Features
Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy:

Excellent Performance

□ Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of most
laser-disc players.
□ Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home
theater experience.

Premium Entertainment

□ Choose from a variety of program packages available through your
program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB®’^.

Convenience and Ease-of-Use

□ Order premium pay-per-view movies with the remote control.
Pay-per-view programs start as often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you want to see them. To watch a program, just use the remote to select it directly from the Master Guide.
□ Sony's Express Navigator™ on-screen display system guides you
through all the system features and functions.
□ Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program
categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.

Customizable

□ Create a Custom Program Guide and up to three of your own
Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.
□ Set up a passcode, which lets you set up spending limits and
control viewing of programs by rating and station. □ Compatible with both 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) TVs. □ An additional data port on the receiver accommodates new
technologies, such as high-definition television, as they are
introduced in the future. 5
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Unpacking

AC Power Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
Check to make sure you've received the following items in the DSS receiver's carton:
DSS Receiver with Access Card *
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AudioA/ideo Cable (1)
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Remote Commander
Phone Line
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Size AA Batteries

* The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver. If you are missing items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the DSS receiver.
Note
Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the system in the future.
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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

.
Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate your TV or cable box, you must also program the remote, as described in the Appendix on page 70.
To install the batteries:
1 Push and slide open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to line up the +
and — on the batteries with the + and — on the battery compartment.

Notes on Batteries

□ Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the
remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of them with new ones, and do not mix different types of batteries together.
□ When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example —
any codes you've set may be erased. If this happens, you must reprogram the remote. See "Programming the Remote" on page 70 for details.
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Chapter 2
Using Basic Functions
You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the
remote control. Here's an overview of the buttons you'll use most often.
CABLE TV
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CABLE TV
CQ Q O
TV/VIDEO TV/DSS JUMP
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EXIT MENU GUIDE
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DSS POWER Button

Turns the DSS receiver on and off.
O

GUIDE Button

Brings up the Master Guide.

Arrow Buttons

Scrolls through the Master Guide.

Button

Selects the program that's highlighted. When a program guide is not displayed, pressing the button brings up the Station Index.

CH/PAGE Buttons

Changes the channel. When a program guide is displayed, pressing the CH/PAGE buttons pages through the guide.
The following pages describe a quick start to using the Master Guide and the Station Index.
Chapter 4 contains procedures for using all the system features.
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Using the Master Guide

The Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the programming that's available from your program providers, including the programming to which you subscribe.
1 Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Master Guide.
Your Master Guide may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the program provider(s) you select.
MASTER GUIDE
WED OCT 5 8:45 PM
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the
PRESS-f-FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION
WED 1 r 8:00 PM T 8:30 PM 1
SH02987 MTV 989 Music Videos COM 990 Saturday Night Live USSB999 DTV 100 DTV 102 DTV 105
Boxing
USSB Background Direct Ticket Previews
Foui WoiIiIiiujs uikI ,1 1 linOlcll
Philadelphia
woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)
'9:00 PM
in the Line of Fire
The Real World Monty Python...
Like Water for...
2 Move the highlight to the name of the program you want.
You'll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each program as they are highlighted.
The table below lists the various ways in which you can move around in the guide.
3 Press the button to select the highlighted program.
Moving Around
In the Master Guide
To Do This... Press This Button
Go to other stations in the guide one station at a time
Go to other time slots in the guide one time slot at a time
Go to other stations in the guide one "page" at a time
Go to a station directly 0-9 buttons
Return to the last station you were watching
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# and buttons
# and#buttons
PAGEii (CH+) and PAGE4> (CH-) buttons
(to specify the station number) EXIT button
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Using the Station Index

You can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/call letters (such as CNN), rather than its current program's name.
Note
Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which
requests that you press the ^ button to purchase the program, etc.
1 Press the button to bring up the Station Index.
Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the program provider!s) you select.
STATION INDEX
CDn 1
206
C3Tfl
207 20?cs209
□Q
211
Hf T
212
s
215
Moving Around In the Station Index
MUCH
216 220
229
TRIO
230
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Move the highlight to the station you want. You'll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each
program, as they are highlighted. The table below lists the various ways in which you can move
around in the Station Index. Press the button to tune to the program that's playing on the
station you've highlighted.
DIS1
222
W
232
DIS2
224
HfM
233
(9TNN
To Do This...
Go to other stations in the guide, one station at a time
Go to other stations in the guide, one
"page" at a time
Go to a station directly
im
225
235
226 227
236
240
Press This Button
^ # buttons
PAGE1> (CH+) and PAGEjJ- (CH-) buttons
0-9 buttons
(to specify the station number)
Return to the last station you were watching
EXIT button

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Chapter 3
Connecting Your System
Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system.

Overview

You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up and operate your DSS receiver. For example:
□ Do you have cable TV or a broadcast (terrestrial) TV antenna? □ What type of connectors do your TV and VCR have: S-VIDEO,
A/V (RCA-type), or RF coaxial?
□ Do you plan to integrate your DSS receiver with your audio or
video system?
General Recommendations
Detailed hookup instructions are provided on the pages that follow. For optimum audio and video performance, follow these general recommendations as much as possible when hooking up your components:
□ If you have an audio or audio/video system, consider integrating
the DSS receiver into a home theater configuration to take advantage of your hi-fi system's audio capabilities.
□ If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use it to connect your TV to the
DSS receiver. An S-\^deo connection provides a better picture than RCA-type video or RF connections.
□ If your TV doesn't have an S-VIDEO jack, use yoiu: TV's A/V
connectors to connect your components. An A/V connection provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RF connection.
□ If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S
jacks, you can cormect these components via their CONTROL-S jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS receiver and these components. This allows you to hide components behind cabinet doors.
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TV Only

TV With RF Connector Only
Some TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of UHFA^HF IN.
1
RG-6 Cable from LNB
Refer to the illustration below.
1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS
receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.
2 Connect the DSS receiver's VI;IF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the TV's
UHF/VHFINjack.
3 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.
4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it to the DSS receiver's UHF/VHF IN jack.
□ To coimect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables
to connect the DSS receiver to yoiu audio receiver's AUDIO IN
jacks.
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TV With A/V Connectors
Refer to the illustration below.
1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS
receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.
If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.
Satellite Receiver
2 Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks. 3 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's
TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular
telephone outlet.
4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
Some TVs label this jack RF IN,
instead of UHF/VHF IN.

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
connect it to the TV's UHF/VHF IN jack.
□ Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO
cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S­VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.
□ To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables
to cormect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks.
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TV and VCR

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.
1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS
receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.
2 Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the A/V IN jacks on the
the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack (monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver.
Some VCRs and TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of UHF/VHF IN.
3 Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VCR's
UHF/VHF IN jack.
4 Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:
□ Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/V jacks,
connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.
□ Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,
connect the VCR's UHF/VHF OUT jack to the TV's UHF/VHF IN jack.
5 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's
TEL LINE jack. Coimect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.
6 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN
jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,
coimect it to the DSS receiver's UHF/VHF IN jack.
□ Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO
cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.
□ To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables
to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks.
Note
When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.
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Setting Up Your DSS System

Viewing Satellite Programs
Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs
1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV's line input to the DSS receiver.
(For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEOl, etc., if you used an A/V connection.)
2 Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these
components. Then set their output switches accordingly.
3 Turn on the DSS receiver and select a station.
Note
The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.
1
Turn off your DSS receiver, or press the TV/DSS button to set the DSS receiver to TV mode (DSS indicator on the front panel is off).
2 Turn on the TV and then:
□ If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the
output charmel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.
□ If you don't have a cable box, just time your TV to the station
you want to watch.
Recording Satellite Programs While Watching Cable or Off-Air Programs
Note
The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.
1 Turn on the TV and then:
□ If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the
output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.
□ If you don't have a cable box, time your TV to the station you
want to watch.
2 Turn on the DSS receiver, and tune to the program you want to
record. Then set the VCR to line input, and start recording, according to your VCR's instruction manual.
3 Press the TV/DSS button to set the DSS receiver to TV (DSS
indicator on the front panel is off).
The DSS receiver's signal is sent to the VCR, while the off-air signal is
sent to your TV for you to watch.
Note
You cannot record one satellite program while watching another satellite
program (unless you have a second DSS receiver). When watching a program
that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.
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Chapter 4
Using the System Features
Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the
Master program guide. Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the
ordering of pay-per-view programs.

Overview

This chapter provides detailed instructions for using most of the
features of your DSS receiver. Topics include: □ Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready
to be used (page 22).
□ Using Highlight and Select, the simple, two-step process for
operating all the on-screen displays (page 23). □ Displaying and navigating through the Master Guide (page 24). □ Selecting subscription and pay-per-view programs from the
program guides (page 28). □ Choosing from the two program guide formats. Guide and List,
and selecting special program guides sorted by category and
subcategory (page 29).
□
Using the Custom Guide (page 31).
□
Using the three Favorite Station Guides (page 32).
□
Using the Station Index (page 36).
□
Displaying the Program Banner and using the JUMP feature (page 36).
□ Selecting an alternate audio track for the program you're currently
watching (page 37). □ Canceling pay-per-view programs you've ordered (page 38). □ Checking your pay-per-view purchase record (page 39). □ Reading mail messages sent to your DSS receiver (page 40). □ Selecting a data service (page 42).
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Before You Get Started ...

Make sure you (or your DSS system mstaller) have completed the following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:
1 Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna
Installation Manual.
Note
Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna’s signal strength.
2 Connect the satellite antenna to your DSS receiver. Then connect
the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)
Note
Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to
purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.
3 Make sure the access card is inserted into the DSS receiver. The
receiver comes with the card already inserted. (See page 60 for details on inserting the access card.)
If Your System Is Not Completely Installed.
4 Call your program providers (DIRECTV and USSB) to activate
your service. You'll need to provide information, including the model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card number.
See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the
Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.
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Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select

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All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process; Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below.

Step 1: Highlight

□ To highlight, press the arrow buttons on the remote to move the on
screen to the item that you want to select.

Step 2: Select

□ After you've highlighted the item that you want, select it by
pressing the button.

Example: Highlight and Select

1 In the sample menu that follows, pressing the ♦ button moves the
highlight from ITEM 5...
SAMPLE MENU
ITEMI
ITEM 4
ITEM 2 ITEMS
ITEM 5
ITEMS
ITEM? ITEMS ITEM 9
... to ITEM 2.
SAMPLE MENU
ITEMI
ITEM 4
ITEM?
ITEM 2
ITEMS ITEMS
ITEMS ITEM 9
ITEMS
2 Pressing the button selects ITEM 2.
You can apply this basic operation of highlighting and selecting to perform any of the system's functions.
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Displaying the Master Guide
You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can
enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you'll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch.
The Master Guide, the main program guide, Hsts all the programs being offered by your program providers, including regular programs
and pay-per-view events.

To display the Master Guide:

□ Press the GUIDE button on the remote
OR
□ Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To display the
Master Guide, highlight and then select MASTER GUIDE from the menu.
Tip
You can select menu items directly by
pressing the corresponding number
button. For example, press 2 to select the Master Guide.
The sis symbol indicates that this
selection has a submenu that contains
additional selections.
MAIN MENU
SELECT GUIDE 1
MOVIES
GUIDE 4
OTHER
GUIDES 7
MASTER GUIDE 2
EXIT 5
CUSTOM
GUIDE 8
SELEQ LIST 3
MOVIES LIST 6
SYSTEM MENU
■ ■ ■ f%
The Master Guide is discussed in more detail on the following pages.
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Features of the Master Guide
When you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, the Master Guide appears:
Program Guide Title ■
Station Logo -
Schedule Grid -
MASTER GUIDE
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the
PRESS-}-FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION
WED 8:00 PM r 8:30 PM
Boxing
Music Videos The Real World Saturday Night Live Monty Python...
USSB Background
Direct Ticket Previews DTV 102 DTV 105 Philadelphia
woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)
In the Line of Fire
VVi'ddiiifjs ,:nd .
Program guides, such as the Master Guide shown above, feature a variety of elements, including:
□ Program guide title, such as Master Guide, Movie Guide, Sports
Guide, etc. □ Current day of the week, date and time. □ Station logo (when available) and program description of the
currently highlighted station.
WED OCT 5 8:45 PM
▼ 9:00 PM
Like Water for...
■ Day, Date, Time
. Program
Description
’ Page Indicator
□ Schedule grid, which includes:
□ Station names, numbers, and program titles. These appear in
ascending numerical order from top to bottom.
□ Time slots. These appear left to right, with the current time's
programming in the leftmost position.
□ Page indicator. This shows you approximately which page
you're on, relative to all the pages in the guide. The size of the indicator is proportional to the overall size of the entire program guide.
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Displaying Favorite Stations

To see your favorite stations in the program guide:

□ Press the FAVORITE button.
Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations currently set for the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C), cuid then back to the normal guide.
Note
See page 47 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.
Exiting the Guide

There are two ways to exit the program guide:

□ Select a program from the guide by pressing the -j- button. (See
"Selecting a Program from the Guide" on page 28 for details.)
OR
□ Press the EXIT button on the remote. You will be returned to the
last program you were watching before the Master Guide was
displayed.
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Selecting a Program from the Guide

For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the button. If the program is currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears. If the program hasn't started yet, the guide remains on screen, and displays information about that program.
Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the program before you can watch it beyond the free preview period
(usually about five minutes after the program starts).
Note
Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to
purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.
Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs
Selecting RETURN returns you to the previous screen, without purchasing the program.
Selecting TIMES brings up a list of additional show times that you can choose from for the program you selected.
A PREVIEW button, which gives you a free preview of the program, appears only when the preview is available.
Selecting NO returns you to the previous screen, without purchasing
the program.

To order a PPV program listed in the program guide:

1
Highlight the program name in the guide and press the button. Select BUY from the Purchase Program screen.
2
PURCHASE PROGRAM
Title: Description:
Channel: Time:
Rating: Price:
Four Weddings and a Funeral Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first
time, contemplates the idea of marriage for
himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)
102
Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM
R $2.99
RETURN
TIMES
HELP
3 When the Confirm Purchase screen appears, select YES to confirm
your purchase.
CONFIRM PURCHASE
Do you want to purchase this program?
Title: Total Cost: Channel: Time:
To watch the program, just tune to the station when the program is about to start. Your program providers will bill you automatically.
About Copy-Protection
Some PPV programs are copy-protected by Macrovision at the discretion of the copyright owner. When watching a PPV program, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.
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Four Weddings and a Funeral $2.99 102
Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM
NO
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Selecting a Program Guide or List By Program Category
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes the checkmark from all the subcategories.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
selections.

To select another guide or program guide format:

1
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
2
Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The Select Category screen appears.
Select a program category, such as MOVIES. A selected category appears with a checkmark ) beside it. Then select OK.
SELEa GUIDE CATEGORY
MOVIES ,
NEWS
SPORTS SPECIALS
V
SHOPPING
SERIES
CANCEL
HELP
3 If the category you select has subcategories, the Select Subcategory
screen appears. Select the program subcategories you want (you can select more
than one subcategory). A selected subcategory appears with a checkmark beside it. To deselect a subcategoxy, just select it again. The checkmark disappears. After you've made your selections, select OK.
SELEa MOVIES SUBCATEGORY
ACTION/ ADVENTURE Y'
FANTASY .
SCIENCE . FiaiON y
V
CHILDREN
HORROR .
WESTERN ^
V
V
COMEDY
MUSICAL .VROMANCE .
OTHER .
DRAMA
✓
V
✓
V
OK
CANCEL
AU
NONE
HELP
1 1
1 1
The program guide or list, which includes only stations that include programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.
The next time you display the Main Menu, it will include the Guide or List category that you selected. To change category selectioi\s, select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu.
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Selecting the Custom Guide

The Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include only the stations you want.
Note
See "Setting Up a List of Custom Stations" on page 55 for instructions on setting up your custom stations.

To select the Custom Guide:

1
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
2
Select CUSTOM GUIDE from the Main Menu..
MAIN MENU I
SELECT GUIDE 1
MASTER GUIDE 2
SELECT LIST 3
SPORTS GUIDE 4
OTHER GUIDES 7
EXIT 5
CUSTOM GUIDE 8
NEWS LIST 6
SYSTEM MENU
::: ^
The Custom Guide appears, which includes only stations that you specified when you set up your list of custom stations.
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Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides

The Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which are made available by your program providers, DIRECTV and USSB. These guides may contain groups of stations with similar subjects, for example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs. OTHER GUIDES also includes buttons for going directly to future time slots in the program guide.

To select one of these other guides:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select OTHER GUIDES from the Main Menu. The Select Other
Guide screen appears. Select a program category. A selected program provider guide
appears with a checkmark ) beside it. Then select OK to display the category and subcategory selection screens.
This list of program guides may change, as guides are added or changed by your program providers.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
SELECT OTHER GUIDE
SUBSCRPTN , yPPV
+ 6 HRS + 19 HRS
+ 58.0 HRS
+ 71.0 HRS AHRACTIONS
PROMO MULTIPLEX
+ 32.0 HRS
+ 45.0 HRS
CANCEL
HELP
3 Select a program category and subcategory, as described on
page 29.
The program provider guide, which includes only stations that include programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.
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Using the Station Index

The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters) of all the stations in the system. You'll find the Station Index useful when you want to tune to a specific station, rather than to a specific program.
Note
Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which
requests that you press the button to purchase the program, etc.

To display the Station Index:

□ Press the "4" button.
The Station Index appears. The station you are currently tuned to is automatically highlighted.
STATION INDEX
CDn I
MUCH
cam
206
216 220
m
229 230 232 233
207 1#
TRIO BBS
□9
DIS1
222 224
DIS2
209ES211
m
225 226 227
iSTNN
235
nm
msa
236 240
Q
215
M

To move through the Station Index:

□ Press the # buttons to move one station at a time.
□ Press the PAGEIj“ and PAGE-O' buttons to page (move up or down
two rows at a time).
□ Enter the station number, using the 0-9 buttons.
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Selecting the Favorite Station Guide

The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to include up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, identified as FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C.
Note
See page 47 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

To bring up the Favorite Station Guide:

□ Press the FAVORITE button.
Note
Before you can bring up the Favorite Station Guide, you must first clear the program guide from your TV
screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the
on-screen displays.
FAVORITE STATION GUIDE FAVA
240
NIGHT
GALLERY
jr
989 MTV
MUSIC VIDEOS
212
SHOGUN THE NATURAL
TNT
980
Moving Through
the Favorite Station Guide
198 ^
PHILADELPHIA BIOGRAPHY
“* №.
233 HQJ
TOM AND JERRY
967
EXIT TO CURRENT STATION

To move through the Favorite Station Guide:

□ Press the arrow buttons to move one station at a time
OR
□ Enter the station number, by using the 0-9 buttons and pressing the
ENTER button.
To cycle through the three Favorite Station Guides
(FAV A, FAV and FAV C):
□ Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly.

To select a program:

□ Press the button to tune to the highlighted station. The Favorite
Station Guide disappears.

To exit the Favorite Station Guide without changing stations:

□ Select "Exit to Current Station," which appears in the bottom right
comer of the Favorite Station Guide (or press the EXIT button).
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Using DISPLAY and JUMP

You can use the DISPLAY feature while you're watching programs. The JUMP features works while you're watching programs and while you're in any of the program guides.
Displaying the Program Banner
Jumping Back and Forth
Between Stations
The program barmer provides useful information about the program you're currently watching.

To display the Program Banner:

□ Press the DISPLAY button.

The Natural

9:30-11:30 PM _ ^ unnoan
MON JUNE 22 9:35 PM RATED PG-13 IS ISf 4) O
The Program Banner shows the program title, station name and
number, start and end times, current date and time, and rating. It may
also indicate that data services and alternate audio tracks (^) are available, that new mail has been received (BO, and whether or not the system is locked ).
To turn off the Program Barmer, press the DISPLAY button again. For information about selecting data services, see page 42; alternate
audio tracks, see page 37; mail messages, see page 40; system lock, see page 50.
You can use the JUMP button to switch or "jump" back and forth
between two stations.

To display the last station you selected:

□ Press the JUMP button.
Note
You cannot jump to stations you tuned to using the CH+/CH- buttons.
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Selecting Alternate Audio

Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a
single video source. For example, a football game might use a different audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include include both English and Spanish language audio tracks.
How to Determine if Alternate Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program
Selecting an Alternate
Audio Track

To determine if an alternate audio track is available;

1 Tune to the program. 2 Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.
If the Program Banner includes the alternate audio symbol this indicates that alternate audio tracks are available for that program.

To select an alternate audio track;

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu. 3 Select ALTERNATE AUDIO.
I SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE AUDIO 1
MESSAGES
CUSTOM SETUP MENU i;a 2
EXIT 5
4
INSTALLATION
MENU Si: 8
CANCEL
PURCHASE 3
REVIEW PURCHASES 6
MAIN MENU
5SS 9
■ ■ ■ ^
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
The Alternate Audio screen appears, which lists only the audio tracks available for the program you are currently timed to.
Select an audio track. Then select OK to return to the System Menu.
ALTERNATE AUDIO
ENGLISH
SPANISH
✓
CANCEL
HELP
5 Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you
were watching.
The alternate audio track you select is available only while the current
program airs. To change the default language for the audio of all
programs, see "Setting a Default Language" on page 49.
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Canceling Purchases

Once you tune to a purchased program, you cannot cancel its purchase.
Use the Cancel Purchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program, and then decide you'd like to cancel the order before the program begins.
Note
The Cancel Purchase screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver's remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your program provider.
1
Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
2
Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.
Select CANCEL PURCHASE.
3
SYSTEM MENU
ALTERNATE AUDIO 1
CUSTOM SETUP MENU is:2
CANCEL PURCHASE 3
Selecting RETURN returns you to the previous screen, without canceling the program's purchase.
Selecting NO returns you to the previous screen, without canceling the program's purchase.
MESSAGES
4 EXIT 5
INSTALLATION MENU »: 8
REVIEW PURCHASES 6
MAIN MENU
::: g
■ ■ ■
Select the program you want to cancel. You can cancel only one program at a time. The selected program appears with a checkmark beside it. Then select CANCEL PPV.
CANCEL PURCHASE
OCT 5 8:00PM CHI 02 Four Weddings... OCT 6 8:30PM CHI 23 Major League II OCT 6 11:15PM CHI 50 Speed
RETURN
CANCEL PPV
5 The Confirm Cancel Purchase screen appears. Select YES to
confirm your cancellation and return to the System Menu.
CONFIRM CANCEL PURCHASE
Do you want to cancel this purchase?
HELP
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral Total Cost: $2.99 Channel: 102 Time: Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM
6 Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you
were watching.
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Reading Your Messages

Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions,
or billing.
How to Determine When
You've Received Mail
Displaying Your Messages
There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail:
□ The DSS receiver's front panel MESSAGE indicator is lit. □ An envelope (Q) appears in the Program Banner, accessed by
pressing the DISPLAY button.
□ An envelope (Q) appears in menu item 9 (System Menu) of the
Main Menu.

To display your messages:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
2 Select SYSTEM MENU.
MAIN MENU
SELEQ GUIDE 1
MOVIE GUIDE 4 EXIT 5
OTHER GUIDES 7
MASTER GUIDE 2
CUSTOM GUIDE 8
SELEQ LIST 3
MOVIE LIST 6
SYSTEM
9
Select MESSAGES.
SYSTEM MENU |
ALTERNATE AUDIO 1
MESSAGES
The message's date, along with the first few words of the message, appear.
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CUSTOM SETUP MENU :s: 2
EXIT 5
INSTALLATION MENU i:s 8
CANCEL PURCHASE 3
REVIEW PURCHASES 6
MAIN MENU
!i:9
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Reading a Message

To read a message:

1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message
appears with a checkmark ) beside it. Then select READ.
MESSAGES
o o O V’
11/6 Sign up now for our special...
11/8 Welcome to USSB....
11/23 Happy Thanksgiving....
RETURN
HELP
The full text of the message appears.
READ MESSAGE
11/23
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at DIRECTV.
RETURN
ERASE
HELP
2 To erase a message after you've read it, select ERASE. To keep a
message after you've read it, select RETURN.
Note
Your mailbox can hold about 50 messages before exhausting the receiver’s
memory. To prevent accidental erasure, get in the habit of deleting your
messages after you read them.
3 Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you
were watching.
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Select one of the following:
To Do This... Do This...
Changing the Default
Data Service
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
Change the data service for the current station only
Change the data service for all stations
Select the data service and then select OK.
Select DEFAULT (then see "Changing the Default Data Service" below).
Change the baud rate for the DSS
receiver's high-speed data port
Select BAUD RATE (then see "Setting the Baud Rate" below).
Call your program provider if you have questions about selecting a data service.

To change the data service for all stations:

1 Select DEFAULT from the Data Services screen. 2 Select a default data service and then select OK.
DEFAULT DATA SERVICE
DATAI
DATAS
DATA 2 DATA3 DATA 4
✓
DATA 6 DATA? DATAS
CANCEL
HELP
Setting the Baud Rate
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the
previous screen, without saving your
Call your program provider if you have questions about default data services.

To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver's high-speed data port:

1 Select BAUD RATE from the Data Services screen.
2 Select a baud rate for the high-speed data port and then select OK.
SET BAUD RATE
2400
Call your program provider if you have questions about setting the baud rate.
4800 9600
19200
CANCEL
HELP
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You can select CLEAR to automatically clear all the stations from the top row. Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
5 To replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one
of the bottom rows of stations.
Note
Use the PAGEif and PAGE-O' buttons to quickly move through the lower
rows of stations.
The new station you select automatically replaces the highlighted station in the top row, and the highlight automatically moves to the next favorite station button in the top row.
SET FAVORITE STATIONS: FAV A
USA 229
OK
CANCEL
■
CLEAR
HELP
CNN
202 DTV
209 DTV
216
CRT 203
DTV 210
DTV 217
HLN 204
DTV 211
DTV 218
DTV 205
TNT 212
DTV 219
ESPN
206 DTV
213
TCM
220
DTV 207
DTV 214
DTV 221
ESNa
208
E!
215
DISI
222
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each station you want to include in the
Favorite Station Guide.
7 Select OK when you're finished setting your favorite stations.
8 Select RETURN when you're finished. Or, repeat steps 2 through 7
to set up another Favorite Station Guide (FAV A, B, or C).
SET FAVORITE STATIONS
FAVA
FAVB
FAVC
USA HLN VH-1 A&E ESPN HBO 229 204
965 250 208 980 202
CNN
RETURN
HELP
See "Selecting the Custom Guide" on page 31 for instructions on displaying and using the Favorite Station Guides.
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Setting a Default Language

Use the Set Defatdt Language screen to specify the language you want to hear for programs broadcast in multiple languages.
For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program is broadcast in both English and Spanish, you'll automatically hear the audio in Spanish.
Note
If the default language you select is not available for a program that you tune to, you will not hear the default language. Instead, you'll hear one of the languages available for that program (usually English).

To set a default language:

1 Select SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE from the Custom Setup Menu.
2 Select a language and then select OK.
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ITALIAN
SPANISH FRENCH
V
JAPANESE KOREAN
GERMAN
CHINESE
CANCEL
HELP
You return to the Custom Setup Menu, and the DSS receiver is set to play back the selected language, when that language is available.
Note
You can change the audio track for a program that uses multiple audio tracks (indicated by the ^>) symbol in the Program Banner) without changing the default language. For details, see "Selecting Alternate Audio" on page 37.
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Setting Locks and Limits

The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs.

To display the Set Locks and Limits screen:

2 Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below).
1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.
The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings
shown next to each button.
If your system is locked, the padlock
symbol appears f ^and you must
first unlock it before you can make any changes to the locks and limits
settings. See “Unlocking Your System" on page 54 for details.
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
SPENDING LIMIT
None
LOCK
RETURN
RATINGS LIMIT NO 7
HELP
STATION LOCKS
PPV LOCK
Note
Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as
described below.
Spending Limit
Ratings Limit
0 Station(s) Currently Locked
Pay-Per-View Unlocked
Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single pay-per-view program.When the system is locked, you cannot purchase a program that costs more than the amount set. The default setting is $10.00.
Allows you to set a maximum ratings limit. When the system is locked, you cannot view programs rated higher than the rating set. The default rating is R.
Station Locks
PPV Lock
Note
After you've set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or limits take effect. Locking the system is described on page 53.
Lets you prevent the viewing of stations that you lock. When the system is locked, programs that appear on locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no
stations locked.
Allows you to prevent PPV purchases. When the
system and the PPV option are locked, pay-per-view
programs cannot be purchased. The default setting is
unlocked.
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Setting Station Locks
To quickly unlock or lock all stations, select ALL (to lock all) or NONE (to unlock all). Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

To set station locks:

1 Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen. 2 Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station
appears with a key (“♦) beside it. For example, in the following screen, stations 203,204,206, and 209 have been locked.
To unlock a station, just select it again. The key (•♦) disappears.
SET STATION LOCKS
CNN
CRT
202
203 ^
DTV DTV DTV TNT 209 ^ 210 211
DTV DTV
217 218 219 220 221
216 DTV
223 224 225
HLN 204 ^
DTV DTV тем DTV DIS1
DIS2 DISC TLC TOON
DTV 205
212 213 214 215
226 227 228 229
ESPN
DTV 207
206«^ DTV DTV E!
DTV USA
ESNa
208
222
Note
You can use the PAGEii and PAGEi} buttons to quickly move through the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the station number directly.
Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any
3
other locks and limits, if necessary.
_
OK
CANCEL
ALL
NONE
HELP
Setting the Pay-Per-View Lock
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on
4
page 53.

To set the pay-per-view lock:

1 Select PPV LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
2 Select LOCK to prevent PPV program purchases. Select UNLOCK
to allow PPV program purchases.
SET PPV LOCK
LOCK UNLOCK
CANCEL
HELP
3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any
other locks and limits, if necessary.
4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on
page 53.
Note
You can also set a PPV lock by setting the spending limit to $0.00. See
"Setting a Spending Limit" on page 51 for details.
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To lock an unlocked system;

1 Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
SPENDING LIMIT
RATINGS LIMIT PG
STATION LOCK 4 Stations Locked
PPV LOCK Pay Per View Unlocked
Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 or 'I' and buttons to enter the numerical value. (If you use the arrow buttons to enter the value, use the 4* and # buttons to move to the previous or next position.)
Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (*), which keeps
your passcode secret.
$10.00
RETURN
HELP
SET PASSCODE
OK
!□□□
CANCEL
HELP
Note
DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You'll need this number to unlock your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits you've set. If you do forget your passcode, call your program provider for assistance.
3 When prompted, enter your passcode again. (This confirms your
selection of a passcode number.)
4 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen.
Your system is now locked, as indicated by the closed padlock (fl ) in the Set Locks and Limits screen. All locks and limits you've set are now in effect. The padlock also appears in the Program Banner to remind you of the locked status.
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Overriding the System Lock
You can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if you know the system passcode.
For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the -|-
button, the passcode screen appears. By entering the passcode, you can
temporarily unlock the system. The system remains unlocked until you reset the lock.

To reset a system lock override:

□ Turn off the DSS receiver, and then turn it on again.
The system locks, and all locks and limits are again in effect.
Note
If you override the system lock, be sure you reset the lock. If you want to unlock the system on a more permanent basis,follow the procedures under
“Unlocking Your System" below.
Unlocking Your System

To unlock a locked system:

1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.
The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. The padlock ) indicates that the system is currently locked.
2 Select UNLOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
SPENDING LIMIT
RATINGS LIMIT PG
STATION LOCK 4 Stations Locked
PPV LOCK
$10.00
Pay Per View Unlocked
a
RETURN
HELP
3 When the Set Passcode screen appears, enter the correct four-digit
passcode.
4 Select OK.
Your system is now unlocked, and all locks and limits previously set
are no longer in effect.
Determining the Status of
the System Lock
While you're watching programs, you can check the status of the
system lock by pressing the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner. If no padlcxrk appears, this means the system is uiUcKked. A closed padlcKk ) means the system is locked. An open padlcxrk (H) means the system has been temporarily unlocked using the system lock override.
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Setting Up a List of Custom Stations

If there are stations on the system that you don't usually watch, you can use the Set Custom Stations feature to specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you've set skipped stations, they will not appear in the:
□ Custom Guide (a program guide available in the Main Menu) □ Station Index □ Stations that appear when you're using the CH+/CH- buttons to
change channels
Note
Skipped stations will continue to be available in the Master Guide and all other program guides.

To define a list of custom stations:

1 Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.
2 Select stations that you want to skip.
A station that appears with a checkmark ) beside it will be skipped. For example, in the following screen, stations 203,208,
and 213 are set to be skipped.
To quickly skip or "unskip" stations, select ALL (to skip all) or NONE (to skip none).
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
To set a station so that it is not skipped, just select it again. The checkmark ('^) disappears.
SET CUSTOM STATIONS
CNN 202
DTV 209
DTV
216
DTV
223
CRT 203 ^
DTV
210
DTV
217
DIS2
224
HLN 204
DTV 211
DTV 218
DISC 225
DTV 205
TNT
212 DTV
219 TLC
226
ESPN
206 DTV
213 / TCM
220 TOON
227
ESNa
DTV
208 .
207 DTV
214E!215 DTV
DTV 228
DIS1 222
USA 229
221
OK
CANCEL
ALL
NONE
HELP
Note
Use the PAGE{} and PAGE-0- buttons to quickly move through the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the station number directly.
3 Select OK when you're finished setting skipped stations.

To see the results of your Custom Stations settings:

□ Use the Custom Guide (page 31), Station Index (page 36), or CH+/
CH- buttons.
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Chapter 6
Using the Installation Menu
Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check the anteima's signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difficulties you may be having with your system.

Overview

The Installation Menu includes several options you can use to set up and troubleshoot your system.
Use the Installation Menu to;
□ Set up and point your satellite antenna (page 59).
□
Replace your access card (page 60).
□ Change the aspect ratio of the DSS receiver to match your TV
screen: standard or widescreen (page 62). Run a system test to check the operation of your system, including
the access card, phone line, and satellite antenna (page 63)
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Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

To install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen.
Note
Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If
the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on
using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna's
signal strength.
1 Select SET UP ANTENNA from the Installation Menu.
2 The following screen appears.
Selecting RETURN returns you to the Installation Menu.
SET UP ANTENNA
TRANSPONDER
LAT/LONG
Q
85
HELP
PEAK LEVEL
LOCKED
ZIP CODE
80
CURRENT LEVEL
To determine the elevation and azimuth settings for the satellite antenna, select ZIP CODE or LAT/LONG.
□ ZIP CODE uses your five-digit zip code to determine the
elevation and azimuth settings.
□ LAT/LONG uses your location's latitude and longitude to
determine the azimuth and elevation settings.
□ The Signal Strength Meter indicates the current signal
strength of the antenna.
□ The Transponder option allows you to select a transponder
number from 1 to 32. You should not need to change this number (the default is 2) unless you're instructed to do so by your program provider.
See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna's signal strength
3 Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.
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2 Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu.
INSTALUTION MENU
KEP LA CE ACC ES S C A RD 2
Selecting RETURN returns you to the Installation Menu, without starting the initialization process.
SETUP ANTENNA 4 EXIT 5
RUN SV^TEM
TEST 8
SET ASPECT RATIO 6
SYSTEM MENU
SS8 Q
■ ■ ■ ^
3 When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select OK to begin
copying your old access card.
REPUCE ACCESS CARD
RETURN
Please insert OLD access card and select OK to initialize NEW card.
CAUTION; After you select OK, you cannot stop this process, and your OLD access card will no
longer be valid.
HELP
4 Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the
procedure. When the message "Replace Access Card Procedure Complete"
appears, select OK to return to the Installation Menu.
lUlliUikUlwui.
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Setting the Aspect Ratio

Use the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver's display to match your TV's picture.

To set the aspect ratio:

1
2
Selecting CANCEL returns you to the Installation Menu, without saving your selection.
Select SET ASPECT RATIO from the Installation Menu. Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have:
□ If you have a standard TV, select 4:3.
□ If you have a wide-screen TV, select 16:9.
SET ASPECT RATIO
4:3 ^
16:9
STANDARD
WIDE
3 Select OK to return to the Installation Menu.
CANCEL
HELP
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Running a System Test

The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's
components, including: □ Anteima signal □ System tuning □ Phone line
□ Access card
Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your system.

To run the System Test:

1 Select RUN SYSTEM TEST from the Installation Menu. 2 Select TEST.
RUN SYSTEM TEST
SIGNAL
If The System Test Reports Any Problems...
TUNING
PHONE
CARD
The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.
RETURN
HELP
3 Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.
Check your system for any of the following:
□ Check that all cables are connected properly to the DSS receiver. □ Check that the satellite antenna is installed correctly, and that the
signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the satellite antenna for details.
□ Check that the phone line connected to the DSS receiver is working
properly. □ Check that the access card is inserted properly. If you carmot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see
"Customer Support" on page 2.
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Appendix
Other Information
This appendix includes supplementary information, including:
□ Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the
front and back panels of the DSS receiver (page 66). □ Remote control button descriptions (page 68). □ Programming the remote to operate your TV and cable box
(page 70). □ Troubleshooting information (page 72). □ Precautions (page 74). □ FCC Information (page 75). □ Limited warranty (page 76). □ Specifications (page 77). □ Index (page 78).
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Using the Remote Control

After you've installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components:
1 Press the FUNCTION button of the component that you want to
operate (cable box, TV, or DSS receiver).
2 Aim the remote control at the component. 3 Press the POWER button of the component to turn it on and off.
To control other functions of the component, see the table below.
Remote Control Button Descriptions
i:
CABLE TV
T
o o O
CABLEoTVoDSS
o o
o)
FAVORITE
o
CODE SET
o
'“o
© ® ® @ @
DISPLAY
o
®
®
ENTER
o
o o o
Note
Buttons highlighted in the following table can also operate your TV or cable box, if the remote has been programmed for these components. See page 70 for instructions on programming the DSS remote.
Button
POWER
FUNCTION
CODE SET
FAVORITE
Description
CABLE
TV Turns the TV on and off. DSS CABLE Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable mode,
TV Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode, the
DSS Puts the remote in DSS receiver mode. In DSS
Used for programming the remote to operate your TV or cable box.
Brings up the Favorite Station Guide, if you've created one. When pressed repeatedly, cycles through all the Favorite Station Guides that have been created.
Turns the cable box on and off.
Turns the DSS receiver on and off.
the remote operates your cable box.
remote operates your TV.
mode, the remote operates your DSS receiver.
TV/VIDEO Switches the input of the TV. TV/DSS Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV (normal TV
JUMP 0-9
DISPLAY Brings up (or removes) the Program Banner. ENTER
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programs), if you've connected a TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs.
Tunes to the last station you were tuned to. Specifies the station number. In menus, selects the menu
item with the corresponding number. Also, in some screens, used to enter numerical values (such as a spending limit or passcode).
Used with 0-9 buttons to change stations without any delay in tuning.
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Troubleshooting

Symptom

No picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture)

Possible Causes and Remedies

□ If you are receiving only stations 100,200, and 999, call your program
providers to have your programming activated.
□ Check to make sure the E)SS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See
page 66.
□ Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the DSS
receiver.
□ Run the System Test to verify that your system is working properly. See
page 63.
□ Check the satelhte anteima's signal strength. See page 59.
□ Check the connections to your TV (and other components). See the
Satellite Antenna manual and Chapter 3 of this manual.
□ Check to make sure your TV (and other components) are set to receive
the DSS signal (channel 3 or 4, VIDEOl, etc.), as appropriate to the way your system is connected. See Chapter 3.
□ Some pay-per-view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy
protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. To ensure a quality picture, make sure that the signal is coming directly from the DSS receiver and not through your VCR. Call your program providers for details.
□ Make sure the RG-6 cable is properly connected to the antenna's LNB. If
the Signal Seeker is not flashing on the LNB, there may be an electrical short in the RG-6 cable and you will need to replace it.
Cannot access program
Cannot order pay-per-view program
Cannot find the station of the pay-per­view program you've ordered
Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order via
the Cancel Purchase menu option
Program guide does not bring up the program you've chosen
□ Check to make sure that you are subscribing to the station you are
trying to tune to. Call your program providers if you are not sure. □ Check to make sure the system is not locked. See Chapter 5. □ Check to make sure the station isn't set to be skipped. See page 55.
□ Check to make sure you've connected the DSS receiver to a phone line. □ It may be too late to purchase this program. Check for other show times.
See page 28. □ Check to make sure the PPV option is not locked. See Chapter 5. □ Your access card may be full. Call your program provider.
□ See "Checking Your Purchase Record" on page 39 to get information
(station, start times, etc.) about programs you've ordered.
□ You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you've watched or tuned to.
Also, you can cancel oiUy programs you've ordered using the DSS remote control. CaU your program providers for detaUs.
□ You must press the button to select the program you've highlighted.
Although the guide automatically tunes to stations you highlight in any of the guides, you must press the-|- button to complete your selection.
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Precautions

On Safety
On Power Sources
On Placement
□ If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further. □ Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC. □ For detailed safety precautions, see the "Important Safeguards"
leaflet that came with the receiver.
□ The receiver continues to draw power from the AC power source
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver
itself has been turned off. □ If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To discormect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. □ One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of
safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. □ If the AC power cord gets damaged and needs to be replaced, have
it done at a qualified service shop only.
□ Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the receiver and prolong the life of the receiver.
On Cleaning
On Repacking
□ Do not place the receiver in a location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock. □ Do not place anything on top of the receiver, which might block the
ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. □ Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and
unplug the receiver.
□ Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
□ Keep the original cartons and packing materials to safely transport
the equipment in the future.
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FCC Regulations and Information

FCC Registration rhformation
Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the
telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the following instructions should be read carefully and followed completely
where applicable:
1 The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has
established Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones.
2 If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm
to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.
3 The telephone company may make changes in its technical
operations and procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
4 If the telephone company requests information on what
equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of: a The telephone number to which this unit is connected. b. The ringer equivalence number. c. The USOC jack required. d. The FCC Registration Number.
5 Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.
Radio Interference Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 oi the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for
radio or television that is receiving the interference)
O Change the position of the DSS receiver with respect to the
radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference
□ Move the DSS receiver away from the equipment that is
receiving the interference
□ Plug the DSS receiver into a different outlet so that the DSS
receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony Electronics, Inc., void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should consult your digital satellite system dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. In addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by he Federal Communications Commission helpful; "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Service Requirements
In the event of equipment malfunction, aU repairs should be
performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the
responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for
service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. For
service, call 1-800-838- SONY (7669).
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Limited Warranty

Digital Satellite Systems
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
1 LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of
purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.
2 PARTS. For a period of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any replacements will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation by SONY'S authorized facility, whichever is longer.
3 ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one
(1) year.
4 IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation
date, if the unit was professionally installed by an authorized SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB (Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly, SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY authorized Digital Satellite System service facility. Please see the telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to locate the closest facility.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, setup adjustments or signal reception problems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if self-installed), loss of use of the product, or wasted programming charges due to product malfunction. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SONY'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call:
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:
SONY DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER
1-800-838-SONY (7669)
1-800-488-SONY (7669)
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Master Guide
displaying 9, 24 displaying favorite stations in 27 exiting 27 features 25
using 10 MENU button 24, 66, 69 menu symbol 24 message indicator 66 messages
erasing 41
reading 41
receiving 40 messages symbol 36
opening, access card door 60 overriding the system lock 54
padlock symbol, explained 54 paging 26 passcode, setting 53 pay-per-view
canceling programs 38
free preview 28
Macrovision copy-protection 16,18
reviewing purchases 39
watching programs 28 pay-per-view lock
explained 50
setting 52 POWER button 9, 66 POWER buttons 68 power indicator 66
precautions 74
problems
diagnosing 63
troubleshooting 72 Program Banner 36, 40 program category, selecting 30 Program guide. See Master Guide, program provider guides 32
R
ratings limit
explained 50
setting 51 recording DSS programs 20 remote control
button descriptions 68
inserting batteries 7
satellite antenna, setting 59 scrolling 9, 26 SELECT button 9 SELECT button, explained 23, 66 SELECT GUIDE 29 SELECT LIST 29 spending limit
explained 50
setting 51 Station Index
displaying 9, 11, 33
displaying favorite stations in 34
exiting 34
selecting programs in 11, 34 station locks
explained 50
setting 52 S-VIDEOjack13,15,16,18 system test, running 63
transponder 59 troubleshooting 72 TV/DSS button 66, 68 TV/VIDEO button 68
u
unlocking the system 54
zip code, for setting antenna 59
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