Sony SAT-A50, SAT-B50 User Manual

DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver

Operating Instructions

3-867-248-22 (1)

Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in “ Conne cting Your Digital Satellite Receiver” on pages 6-13 and “Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver” on pages 22-33.

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

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

SAT-A50 MODEL ONLY

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

SAT-A50 SAT-B50

WARNING

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

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

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

Note to the CATV Installer

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

Note to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installer

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

Attention

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically, information on your DIRECT TICKET®and Pay Pe r View selectionsi s sent,free of charge, via your telephone line to an 800 number. If you use your telephone duri ng the time the information is being forwarded, you will hear static noise for approximately 30 seconds. If you would l ike touse your telephone while the information is being sent, you can interrupt the sending of this information at any time by temporarily unplugging the phone line to the receiver.

You are cautioned that any changes or modificationsnot expresslyapproved in this manual could voidyourauthority to operate this equipment.

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the DigitalSa tellite 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:

Customer Support

For Programming

For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call: DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

For Hardware and Installation

To arrange for the installation of your Digital Satellite Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system. For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your Digital Satellite Receiver or Satellite Dish Antenna, please contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, callthe Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Trademark and Copyrights

Sony, Media Window and SmartFile are trademarks of Sony. DIRECTVisatrademarkofDIRECTV,Inc.,aunitofHughes Electronics, and is used with permission. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.

Macrovision Information

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

Note on Recording Programming

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

StarSight Licensed

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

About These Operating Instructions

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

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

Getting Starte d!

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 6)

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 22)

Using Your Remote Control (Page 14)

SATELLITE RECEIVER

Using the Program Guide (Page 36)

Using the Favorite Stations Guide (Page 39)

Setting Locks & Limits (Page 53)

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.

Convenience and Ease-of-Use

• Access all the system features and functio ns with the easy-to-use on-screen menu icons. See page 21.

• The Program Guide showsthepictureand sound i n theMedia Window™ whileyoucheck station and program information. See page 36.

• The Alpha List lets y ou search for your favorite programs by name. See page 35.

• The Category Guide displays program choices by type, including Sports and Movies, and adds sub-categories like Drama and Comedy. See page 37.

• The Station Index with Surf feature lets you view your current program in the Media Window while checking other stations in the Station Index. See pages 38 and 46.

• The One Button Record and VCR Control features allow you to easily record your favorite programming on your VCR. See pages 25–27 and page 60.

• SAT-A50 model: Operate your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from behind a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control. See pages 31–33.

Excellent Performance

•UsetheTimer&Recfeaturetobesureyouwon’tmissyourfavoriteprograms. See page 60.

• 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 25.

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

• SAT-A50 model: Select Dolby Digital audio to truly make your home theater come alive. See page 64.

Easy to Customize

• Organize the channels your family watches most often by setting up the Favorite Stations guide. See pages 39–41.

• 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 49–50.

• Choose your favorite color palette for the on-screen displays. See pages 46–47.

• Select if stations are listed in numerical or alphabetical order with the Station Order feature. See page 46.

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver

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

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

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

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna

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

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

Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System ..........10

Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller..............11

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR................................... 11

Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna

(SAT-A50 only)..................................................12

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord .............13

Step 8: Inserting the Access Card .......................13

Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver

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

RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model) ...................... 14

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)....................... 16

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

Turning On the Power ........................................ 19

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

Using the On-Screen Displays

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

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver

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

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

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

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

Performing a System Test................................................... 28

Setting the Aspect Ratio...................................................... 29

Replacing Your Access Card................................................30

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception

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

Viewing Station and Program Information

(GUIDES)............................................................34

Using the Guides Menu....................................................... 34

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

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

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

Using the Station Index.......................................................38

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

Using Other Guides............ .................................................. 42

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

Adjusting the Displays

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

Using the Preferences Menu ...............................................45

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

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

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

Viewing Messages

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

Setting Locks and Limits

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

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

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

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

Checking Pay Per View Purchases

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

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

Scheduling Programs

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

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

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

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

Setting Audio Options

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

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

Other Information

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

Manufacturer Codes............................................66

Location and Function of Controls.....................68

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

SAT-A50 Back Panel..............................................................69

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

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

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

FCC Regulations and Information.......................74

Limited Warranty.................................................75

Index.....................................................................76

Satellite Receiver

Viewing Pictures From Your

Digital Satellite Receiver

Using the On-Screen DisplaysConnecting Your Digital

Other Information

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver

Carton Contents

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

Digital Satellite Receiver

AC Power Cord

Remote Control*

RF Antenna**

Access Card

Size AA Batteries VCR Controller Audio/Video Cable

RF Coaxial Cable S-Video Cable**

Telephone Cord

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

model.

Note

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

Connection

Step 1: Inserting the

Overview

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

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries

Page 7

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite

Dish Antenna and

Dish Antenna and Telephone Line

Telephone Line

Page 8

Step 3: Connecting Your TV

Page 9

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 T V or VCR, you must set up the remote control (see page 65).

1 Push and slide open the battery

compartment.

2 Insert two size AA batteries

(supplied).

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

Connecting Your Digital

Satellite Receiver

Step 4: Adding a VCR and

Audio System

(advanced connection)

Page 10

Step 5: Connecting the VCR

Controller

(advanced connection)

Page 11

Step 6: Connecting the RF

Antenna (SAT-A50 only)

(advanced connection)

Page 12

Step 7: Connecting the AC

Power Cord

Page 13

Notes

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

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

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

Step 8: Inserting the Access

Card

Page 13

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line

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

Digital Satellite Receiver

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

OUT

)

VCR CONTROL

Connect the SATELLITE IN jack to your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

Notes

•TheSAT-A50modelisshown. Connections for the SAT-B50 model are the same.

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

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

RG-6 Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Antenna

RF REMOTE

L(M

)

CH3 CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN~

Connect the TEL LINE jack to a telephone line wall jack using the supplied

Telephone Cord

telephone cord.

CAUTION

Only connect your authorized Satellite Dish Antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack as described in the Installation/Operating Instructions. Connecting any other equipment to this jack could result in damage to the equipment and/or receiver.

Step 3: Connecting Your TV

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

If you have a local TV antenna or cable

company service

Connectit to the VHF/UHFIN jack on your Digital Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF adapter (not supplied). You can view loca l stations using your TV controls

Note

You must use the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to connect to your TV orVCR when a localTV antenna or cable company service is connected to the VHF/UHFIN jack (see “2c”below and on page10)

Connecting Your Digital

Satellite Receiver

Digital Satellite Receiver

DIGITAL

If your TV has A/V input jacks

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

If your TV has an S-Video

input

Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection. If your TV has only one audio input, connect it to the L(MONO) jack on the receiver.

ACCESS CARD

OUT

)

VCR CONTROL

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

A/V Cable

L(M

RF REMOTE

)

VIDEO

(yellow)

S-Video

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)

-AUDIO-

Coaxial Cable

CH3

CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN~

S-Video Cable

Coaxial Cable

VHF/UHF

If your TV does not have

A/V jacks

Connect th e VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using coaxial cable. SettheCH3/CH4 switchto the channel that does not carry offairbroadcastsinyourarea.

Note

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

If you have a

digital or Dolby® Digital audio system (SAT-A50 only)

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

Optical Cable

(SAT-A50 only) (optional Sony accessory POC-15A)

OPTICAL

O LIN

If you have a stereo or Dolby Pro Logic audio system

Connect the upper AUDIO R and L(MONO)

jacks on the D igital Satellite Receiver to the audioinputsofyour stereo amplifier.

Stereo Cable

z Tip

If you connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to a D olby Digitalreceiver, set the Dolby Digital optionof the Audio display to Auto Select. S ee “Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)” on page 64 for more information.

If your TV and VCR have A/V jacks

Connectthe VIDEOOUTjacksof your Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V input jacks of your VCR using the supplied A/V cable. Then, connect the A/V output jacks of your VCR to the A/V input jacks of your TV using an A/V cable. (Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.)

If your TV and VCR have S-Video jacks

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

z Tip

To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to control the recording functions of your VCR, See “Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller” on page 11.

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

OUT

(OPTICAL)

VCR CONTRO

A/V Cable

RF REMOTE

AUDIO

L(MONO)

VIDEO OUT

LOW

SATELLITE IN

SPEED DATA

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

2a 2b

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)

-AUDIOR

S-Video Cable

VIDEO (yellow) OR S-Video

LIN

LIN O

VIDEO

Digital Satellite Receiver

CH3 CH4

VHF/UHF IN

S VIDEO

VHF(SAT)/UHF

TEL LINE

AC IN~

If your TV and VCR do

not have A/V jacks

Connect the VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the VHF/UHF input jack on your VCR using coaxial

VCR

cable. Then, connect the VHF/

E T

UHFoutputjackonyour VCR to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using coaxial cable. Set the CH3/CH4 switch to

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

Note

Coaxial Cable

VHF/UHF

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

Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller

Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR. See “Setting Up the VCR Control Feature” on page 25 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.

Digital Satellite Receiver

To allow the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR

Connectthe VCRController to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver.

In front of the VCR

Place the VCR Controller under andin front of the VCR. The VCR Co ntroller must extend just in front of the infrared sensor of the VCR.

ACCESS CAR

DIGITAL

(OPTICAL)

ONTR

R C

VCR Controller Cable

IR Sensor VCR (front view)

SPEED

SATELLITE IN

DATA

RF REMOTE

AUDIO

VIDEO

L(MONO)

VIDEO OUT

VCR Controller

S VIDEO

CH3 CH4

VHF/U

F(SAT)/UHF

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Satellite Receiver

HF IN

TEL LINE

AC IN~

z Tip

If the infrared sensor is not marked on your VCR, shine a flashlight into the front p anel of the VCR to locate the sensor.

If you are using a Sony

SmartFile VCR to take advantage of the Pro gram Data Download feature

Use this connection instead of the VCR Controller connection. For information about setting up the VCR Control feature, see page 25. For details about the Program Data Download feature, refer to your SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.

VCR (side view)

/2" to 1

VCR Controller

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR

Digital Satellite Receiver

S VIDEO

CH3

CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

TEL LINE

AC IN~

DIGITAL

OUT

(OPTICAL)

ACCESS CARD

AUDIO

VCR CONTRO

SATELLITE IN

SPEED DATA

Monaural Cable (supplied with SmartFile VCR)

Sony SmartFile VCR

RF REMOTE

L(MONO)

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A50 only)

With the SAT-A50 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the remote control. See page 31 for information about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature.

If you want to use the RF feature

Connect the RF Antenna to theRFREMOTEjackofthe Digital Satellite Receiver.

Then, place the RF A ntenna in a convenient location.

Digital Satellite Receiver

RF Antenna

Notes

•DonotplacetheRFAntenna directly on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver or any other metal object. For best results, placethe RF Antenna in a visible location.

• The operating range of the remote control is about 1 00 feet when using the RF feature. This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions, weak batteries, etc.

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

OUT

VCR CONTROL

)

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

RF REMOTE

L(M

CH3

)

CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN~

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord

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

Digital Satellite Receiver

Connecting Your Digital

Satellite Receiver

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

OUT

VCR CONTROL

)

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

RF REMOTE

)

CH3 CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

Step 8: Inserting the Access Card

AC IN~

AC Power Cord

to power outlet

Digital Satellite Receiver

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

OUT

LOW SPEED DATA

)

VCR CONTROL

Access Card

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

CH3 CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN~

SATELLITE IN

RF REMOTE

L(M

)

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Using Your Remote Control

RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)

1 MUTING button

Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the

2 3

5 6

MUTING

AUDIO

VOLUME

VOL

CODE SET

CABLE TV

CABLE

SLEEP

1 4

INDEXFAVORITE

VTR3 2 DVD AMP

FUNCTION

TV/SAT

2 5 8

ALT AUDIO

CATEGORY

EXIT

POWER

SAT

TV/VIDEO

3 6 9

ENTERDISPLAY

JUMP

GUIDE

qs qd qf

qh qj

qk ql w;

RM-Y802

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

2 AUDIO VOLUME buttons

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

3 SLEEP button

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

4 DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

5 ALT AUDIO button

Switches among the available audio broadcasts.

6 FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

FUNCTION

POWER

SAT

MUTING

POSITION

SWAP PIP

AUDIO OFF

CABLE

CABLETV/VTR

z Tip

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.

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

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

q; CODE SET button

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

qa 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).

qs 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).

qd TV/VIDEO button

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

qf TV/SAT button

Switches the output of your Digital Satellite Receiver between regular TV and satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV bro adcasts, you must have a local TV antenna or cable company connection (see page 9).

wa EXIT button

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

ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch

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

wd 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).

wf VCR Control buttons

Operate VCR features such as play, record, pause,stop,andfastwind.TooperateyourVCR, you must first set up the remote control (see page

65).

wg PIP control buttons

Operate the Picture-in-picture features of your TV (if your TV has PIP). To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

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qg 0–9 and ENTER buttons

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

qh JUMP button

Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

qj GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

qk CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

ql MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

w; CH buttons

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

wh FUNCTION buttons

wj POWER button

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

wk CH +/– buttons

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

Using Your Remote Control (continued)

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)

1 MUTING button

Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the

2 3 4

7 8

MUTING

VTR

TV/VTR

TV/SAT

1283 456 79

DISPLAY

CATEGORYINDEX

VOL

FUNCTION

TVTV/VIDEO

ENTER

POWER

GUIDE

FAVORITEMENUJUMP EXIT

SAT

PAGE

qg qh

qk ql

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

2 TV/VIDEO button

Switches between the inputs of y our TV. To operateyourTV, you mustfirstset up the remote control (see page 65).

3 TV/VTR button

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

4 TV/SAT button

Switches the output of your Digital Satellite Receiver between regular TV and satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts, you must have a local TV antenna or cable company connection (see page 9).

5 DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

CODE SET

SATELLITE RECEIVER

RM-Y139

z Tip

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.

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.

9 VOL buttons

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

q; CODE SET button

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

qa POWER buttons

Turn on and 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).

qs FUNCTION buttons

Select the equipment (SAT, TV, VTR) that you want to operate. The indicators light up to show which device the remo te control is operating. To operateyourTV orVTR (VCR),youmust firstset up the remote control (see page 65).

qd VCR Control buttons

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

qg GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

qh CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

qj Arrow and buttons

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

qk FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

ql MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

w; CH/PAGE buttons

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

Viewing Pictures From Your

Digital Satellite Receiver

qf 0–9 and ENTER buttons

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

Selecting Items

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

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Whenever these Operating Instructions refer to using the joystick, use the arrow V/v/B/b buttons surrounding the button.

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

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1 Press the V/v/B/b buttons

to move the highlight to the item you want.

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2 Press the buttonto

select the item.

Turning On the Power

Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital

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Satellite Receiver.

The POWER indicator lights up.

Press the TV button to turn on the TV.

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

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.

Select the TV’s input source to which you

connected the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Depending on how you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV, the input source could be channel 3 or channel4, oryou may need to use the TV/VIDEO button to select one of the A/V input sources.

FUNCTION

TV/VIDEO

To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures

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

FUNCTION

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

SAT

Changing Channels

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Press the CH +/– buttons.

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 three digit channel number using the 0–9 buttons, and either pressing the ENTER button or waiting several seconds.

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

1 2 3

ENTER

The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to that channel, and the Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner 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.

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Press the MENU button.

The Main Menu appears.

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SYSTEM (Page 22)

Adjust and test your Digital Satellite Receiver’s settings.

•Antenna

•VCR Control

•SystemTest

•AspectRatio

•AccessCard

•Remote Control (SAT-A50 only)

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Highlight and select the feature you want to

access.

GUIDES (Page 34)

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

•Alpha List

•Program Guide

•Category Guide

•Station Index

•Favorite Stations

•Other Guides

PREFERENCES (Page 45)

Adjust the way menus and information appear.

•Display Options

•Custom Stations

•Data Services (future application)

Using the On-Screen Displays

MESSAGES (Page 52)

Read messages from your service provider.

PURCHASES (Page 59)

Review the pay per view program purchases and cancellations you have made.

LOCKS & LIMITS (Page 53)

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

AUDIO (Page 64)

Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for

TIMER & REC (Page 60)

Schedule program tuning and recording.

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

Closing the Main Menu

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

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

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)

Using the System Menu

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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.

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Return

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

Antenna

Lets you find the position of the satellite and helps you get the strongest signal from your Satellite Dish Antenna (see page 23).

VCR Control

Lets you set up and test your VCR using the VCR Controller (see page 25).

System Test

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

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Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

Highlight and select the item you want to set up.

Aspect Ratio

Letsyou set the receiver’s outputto match the aspect ratio of your TV (see page 29).

Access Card

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

Remote Control (SAT-A50 only)

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

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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, see the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation/Operating Instructions.

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Transponder

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

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Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

Highlight and select “Antenna”.

The Antenna display appears.

Return

Closes the Antenna display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Antenna display.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Antenna Location

Lets you find o ut the direction of the satellite from your location.

Signal Strength Meter

Shows the current and peak levels of the signal strength.

Highlight and select “Antenna Location”.

The Antenna Location pop-up appears.

continued

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

Select “Zip Code”.

The Zip Code pop-up appears.

z Tip

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

Enter your Zip Code, then select “OK”.

The azimuth and elevation appear. Use these coordinates to aim your Satellite Dish Antenna towards the satellite. Refer to your Satellite Dish Antenna’s Operating/Installation Instructions for more details.

To change the number

To move to the

Youcan also use the0–9buttonstoenter the number. The highlight moves to the next position automatically.

next digit

Closesthe pop-upand saves your changes.

Cancel

Closes the pop-up without saving the changes.

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Setting Up the VCR Control Feature

The VCR Control feature lets the Digital Satellite Receiver control your VCRusingtheTimer&Recfeature(seepage60).TousetheVCRControl feature you must connect the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR (see page 11).

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

Highlight and select “VCR Control”.

The VCR Control display appears.

Manufacturer

Lets you select the manufacturer code for your VCR (see page 26).

Auto Title Insert

Lets you turn on the Auto Title Insertfeature(seepage27).

Using the On-Screen Displays

Return

Closes the VCR Control display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the VCR Control display.

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

Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code

The VCR Manufacturer Code allows the Digital Satellite Receiver to

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control your VCR using the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR.

1 Highlight and select “Manufacturer” from the VCR

Control display (see page 25).

The Manufacturer pop-up appears.

2 Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR.

The manufacturer’s pop-up appears.

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• If you connected a Sony SmartFile VCR, use the manufacturer code of 99.

• Do not stop or interrupt the VCR test by pressing any buttons until after the VCR test is complete.

3 Select a VCR manufacturer code from the list.

The Test pop-up appears. Some manufacturers have more than one code to choose from. If the VCR manufacturer code you select doe s not work in step 4 below you can select another code for that manufacturer.

4 Select “Yes” to perform a VCR test.

If you select “Yes”, a pop-up appears giving you instructions on how to perform a VCR test.

If the test is unsuccessful, check your connections and the VCR Controller placement, then repeat this procedure selecting a different VCR manufacturer code in step 3 (if your VCR manufacturer has more than one code).

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TheAutoTitleInsertfeatureletsyoudisplayinformationaboutthe

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program at the beginning of a Timer & Rec event. The Auto Title Insert feature displays the program title, program description, total program time, station logo, station name, channel number, and the program’s content rating. You can use the Auto Title Insert feature to display this information at the beginning of a scheduled program.

1 Highlight and select “Auto Title Insert” from the VCR

Control display (see page 25).

The Auto Title Insert pop-up appears.

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Note

When you schedule two or more consecutive programs, the Auto Title Insert feature will only a ppear before the first program.

2 Select “On” or “Off”.

The Auto Title Insert pop-up closes to show the VCR Control display.

Using the On-Screen Displays

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

Performing a System Test

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The system test checks your Access Card, telephone line, and Satellite Dish Antenna connections for proper operation.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

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Highlight and select “System Test”.

The System T est display appears.

Return

Closes the System Test display to show the Main Menu.

Test

Starts the system test.

Help

Opens information about the Syste m Test display.

Highlight and select “Test”.

The system test begins. If the system test fails, check your connections before calling your service provider or Sony.

Select “Return”.

The System Test display closes to show the Main Menu.

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The aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newer TVs may offer the 16:9 ratio which is similar to the proportions of a movie screen. Most TVs use the standard 4:3 ratio.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

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Note

To us e the Wide aspect ratio feature, you must receive a 16:9 aspect ratio signal. Checkwith yourserviceprovidertosee if 16:9 programming is available.

Highlight and select “Aspect Ratio”.

The Aspect Ratio display appears.

Return

Closes the Aspect Ratio display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Aspect Ratio display.

Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV.

The highlight moves to “Return”.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Select “Return”.

The Aspect Ratio display closes to show the Main Menu.

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

Replacing Your Access Card

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Occasionally your service provider may send you a new Access Card. Use this display to set up your new card. See “Inserting the Access Card” on page 13 for information about inserting the Access Card into the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

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Highlight and select “Access Card” from the

System pop-up.

The Access Card display appears.

Highlight and select “OK”.

The display shows instructions on how to proceed.

Return

Closes the Access Card display to show the Main Menu.

Starts the Access Card replacement process.

Help

Opens information about the Access Card display.

Follow the instructions in each display to

complete the replacement process.

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Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A50 only)

The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver from behind a cabinet or from another room within your home. The RF Antenna must be connected to use the RF feature (see page 12).

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM po p-up appears.

Highlight and select “Remote Control”.

TheRemoteControldisplayappears.

Remote Signal

Letsyou select IR or RF as the type of signal the receiver accepts.

RF Security Control

Lets you change the security code. RF signals are used to control many devices. You may need to change the security code so that this remote control operates the Digital Satellite Receiver only.

Highlight and select “Remote Signal”.

The Remote Signal pop-up appears.

Return

Closes the Remote Control display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Remote Control display.

Using the On-Screen Displays

continued

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

Highlight and select “RF”.

The Remote Signal pop-up closes to show the Remote Control display.

Highlight and select “Return”.

The display closes to show the Main Menu, and the Digital Satellite Receiver is set to receive RF signals from the remote control.

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Setting the Security Code

If the Digital Satellite Receiver is receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from your neighbor’s home), you can eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the Digital

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Satellite Receiver and remote control, or by selecting IR control. Both the Digital Satellite Receiver and the remote control must use the same three digit security code.

1 Select “Remote Control” from the SYSTEM pop-up (see

page 31).

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2 Highlight and select “RF Security Code”.

The confirmation pop-up appears.

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3 Select “Yes”.

TheRFSecurityCodepop-upappears.

4 Select a different security code.

The conformation pop-up appears.

5 Press the CODE SET button on the remote control.

The CABLE and TV FUNCTION indicators flash.

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6 Enter the three digit security code you selected for the

receiver in step 4 above.

7 Press the enter button.

The remote control and Digital Satellite Receiver are now set to a new security code.

ENTER

8 Select “OK” to save your changes.

ote

If the remote control no longer operates your Digital Satellite Receiver after completing this procedure, use the controls on the front panel to open the Remote Control display (see page 31). Then repeat the steps in “Setting the Security Code” to t ry again .

TheRemoteControldisplayappears.

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)

Using the Guides Menu

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The Guides Menu helps y ou find the program you want to watch. You can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own favorite station guides for fast access to your favorite stations.

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Return

Closes the GUIDES Menu to show the Main Menu.

Alpha List

Shows a list of categories (movies,sports, etc.) and only the programs that match the category you select in alphabetical order (see page 35).

Program Guide

Opens your custom list of stations and shows program informationforup to threedays inadvance(seepage36).

Category Guide

Shows a list of categories (movies,sports, etc.) and only those stations broadcasting programs that match the category you select (see page 37).

RM-Y802

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

GUIDES.

The GUIDES Menu appears.

Highlight and select the guide you want to use.

Station Index

Opens your custom list of stations as a grid of station logos (see page 38).

Favorite Stations

Opens the Favorite Stations guide which allows you to create and access up to four different sets of stationsyou enjoy watching most (see page 39).

Other Guides

Opens the Other Guides display which shows a variety of special categories provided by DIRECTV. Each category is dividedinto subcategories so you can find exactly the kind of program you want (see page 42).

z Tips

•BesuretopresstheSAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control.

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

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Using the Alpha List

The Alpha List shows program information in the category you select (such as movies, sports, etc.) in alphabetical order. Program information is available for up to four hours in advance.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

GUIDES.

The GUIDES Menu appears.

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Highlight and select “Alpha List”.

The Alpha List guide appears.

Highlight and select a category.

Programs appear in alphabetical order.

Highlight and select a program.

If you select a current program, the Alpha List guide closes. For information about selecting a future program see “One Button Timer & Rec” on page 60.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued)

Using the Program Guide

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The Program Guide shows program information for up to three days in advance.YoucanopentheProgramGuideusingtheMainMenuorby pressing the GUIDE button.

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Move the joystick up and down to highlight different stations.

Press the GUIDE button.

The Program Guide opens and the current program appears in the Media Window.

GUIDE

Highlight the program you want.

The sound and the picture in the Media Window change as you highlight different programs. Skipped stations do not appear (see page 49).

Information Area

Press the CH V/v buttons to move the highlight to the next page o f stations.

z Tip

Press the EXIT button to close the Program Guide and return to the previous station.

Note

If y ou select a program and the station is locked or a limit has been reached, you can temporarily unlock your Digital Satellite Receiver using your passcode. See “ Locking Your Receiver” on page 57 for information about the passcode.

List Area

Move the joystick right to

highlight future programs.

Select the program you want.

If you select a current program, the Program Guide closes. For information about selecting a future program, see “On e Button Timer & Rec” on page 60.

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Using the Category Guide

The Category Guide shows programs in the categoryyou select (such as movies, sports, etc.). Program information is available for up to three days in advance. You can open the CategoryGuide using the Main Menu or by pressing the CATEGORY button.

Press the CATEGORY button.

The Catego r y Guide opens and the current program appears in the Media Window.

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Press the EXIT button to close the Category Guide and return to the previous station.

Highlight and select the category you want.

The program list changes each time you select a different category. Skipped stations do not appear (see page 49).

Highlight and select the program you want.

If you select a current program, the Program Guide closes. For information about selecting a future program, see “On e Button Timer & Rec” on page 60.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued)

Using the Station Index

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The Station Index displays each station’s logo and channel number in a grid format. Program information is availablefor the current time only. You can open the Station Index using the Main Menu or by pressing the INDEX button.

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Press the INDEX button.

The Station Index opens and the current pro gram appears in the Media Window.

INDEX

Highlight the station you want.

The sound and the picture in the Media Window change as you highlight different stations. Skipped stations do not appear (see page 49).

z Tip

Press the EXIT button to close the Station Index and return to the p revious station. To view the current prog ram while checking the program information of other stations, turn on the Surf feature (see page 48).

Select the station you want.

The Station Index closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears on your TV screen.

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Using the Favorite Stations Guide

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The Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you can customize with eight stations each. Program information is available for the current time only. You can open the Favorite Stations guide using the Main Menu or by pressing the FAVORITE button. Before you can use the Favorite Stations guide, you must set up your favorite stations in a personal guide by following the procedure on the next page.

Press the FAVORITE button.

TheFavoriteStationsguideopensandthecurrentprogram appears in the Media Window.

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FAVORITE

Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want.

The station list in the right half of the display changes as you highlight different Favorite Titles.

Highlight and select the station you want.

The Favorite Stations guide closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears.

Using the On-Screen Displays

z Tip

Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous station.

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued)

Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide

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Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to

customize.

The station list appears in the right half of the display.

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2 Highlight and select “Edit”.

The Edit pop-up appears.

3 Highlight and select “Edit Stations”.

The station index appears in the right half of the display.

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Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous station.

Note

The “Count” box indicates how many stations are included in the personal guide.

4 Highlight and select a station in the index.

A checkmark appears in the lower left part of the icon to indicate that the station is included in the Favorite Title, and the number in the “Count” box increases by one.

5 Repeat step 4 to add up to eight st ations to this Favor ite

Title.

When you have added all the stations you want in this Favorite Title, highlight and select OK.

Editing the Title of a Favorite Title

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Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit.

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2 Highlight and select “Edit”.

The Edit pop-up appears.

3 Select “Edit Title” from the pop-up menu.

The Edit Title display appears in the lower left part of the display.

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Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous program.

4 Enter a seven character title for this Favorite Ti tle.

You can enter upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols in the title.

Move the joystick up and down to select different characters.

5 When your title is complete, highlight and select “OK”.

The Edit Title pop-up closes to show the Favorite Stations guide.

F a v 1

Move the joystick left or right to highlight different positions. You can

also press position.

to move to the next

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued)

Using Other Guides

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The Other Guides display provides special categories supplied by DIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories to help you find the exact program you want to watch. Program information is available for up to three days in advance.

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Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

GUIDES.

The GUIDES pop-up appears.

Highlight and select “Other Guides”.

The Other G uides display appears.

Select the Guide Type you want.

The available time ranges appear.

z Tip

Press the EXIT button to close the Other Guides display and return to the previous station. DIRECTV occasionally changes the contents of the category and subcategory lists.

Select the time range you want.

The available categories appear.

Select the category you want.

If the category you select has subcategories, the available subcategories appear.

Select the subcategory you want.

The programs that match your selections appear in the lower half of the display.

Highlight and select the program you want.

If you select a current program, the Other Guides display closes. For information about selecting a future program, see “One Button Timer & Rec” on page 60.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued)

Viewing Pay Per View Programs

Many programs are available as pay per view. By selecting a pay per view program you agree to be charged for that program.

Select a pay per view program using any of the methods described in the “Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)” section on pages 34 through 42.

The Purchase Program display appears. This display shows detailed information about the program including the cost.

Return

ClosesthePurchaseProgram display to show the previous screen.

Note

Toorderpayperviewbyremote,a DIRECTV subscription is required and the Digital Satellite Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line.

Purchase

Opens the Purchase pop-up.

Preview

ClosesthePurchaseProgram display to show a preview of the program if available.

Times

Opens the Other Show Times display so you can select another time to view the program.

Help

Opens information about the Purchase Program display.

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES)

Using the Preferences Menu

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The Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of the on-screen displays, the stations you want to appear in the program list area,andtheorderinwhichthestationsarelisted.

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Closes the PREFERENCES Menu to show the Main Menu.

Display Options

Lets you change the color scheme of the on-screen displays, choose how the stations are ordered in the guides and select what is displayed in the Media Window when surfing throughtheStationIndex (see page 46).

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

PREFERENCES.

The PREFERENCES Menu appears.

Highlight and select the item you want to adjust.

Custom Stations

Lets you customize which stations appear in the program guides (see page 49).

Data Service

A future application (see pa ge 51).

Using the On-Screen Displays

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)

Setting Display Options

Display Options lets you choose the color scheme of the on-screen displays and the order in which stations are listed in the program list area. You can also turn the surf option on or off.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

PREFERENCES.

The PREFERENCES Menu appears.

Highlight and select “Display Options”.

The Display Options display appears.

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Colors

Lets you change the color of the onscreen displays (see page 47).

Station order

Lets you select the order in which stations appear in the list area (see page 48).

Surf

Lets you view the Current Program in the Station Index while view other Program information (see page 48).

Return

Closes the Display Options display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Display Options display.

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Highlight and select “Colors” from the Dis p la y Options

display (see page 46).

The Colors pop-up appears.

2 Highlight and select the color scheme you like.

The display changes colors as you highlight each color scheme.

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Using the On-Screen Displays

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)

Changing the Station Order

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You can select numerical or alphabetical for the order in which stations appear in the List Area of the Program Guide, CategoryGuide and Other Guides display.

1 Highlight and select “Stati on Order” from the Display

Options display (see page 46).

The Station Order pop-up appears.

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2 Highlight and select the order you like.

The Station Order pop-up closes to show the Display Options display.

Changing the Surf Setting

When the Surf setting is On you can view the current program in the Media Window of the Station Index while viewing the program information of other programs as you highlight them in the Station Index.

1 Highlight and select “Surf” fr om the Dis play Options

display (see page 46).

The Surf pop-up appears.

2 Highlight and select “On” or “Off”.

The Surf pop-up closes to show the Display Options display.

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The Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will be skipped in the Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index, and when you change channels using the CH +/– buttons. You can reduce the number ofstations that appear by skipping unwanted stations.

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Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

PREFERENCES.

The PREFERENCES Menu appears.

Highlight and select “Custom Stations”.

The Custom Stations display appears.

Return

Closes the Custom Stations display to show the Main Menu.

Cancel

Closes the Custom Stations display and cancels your changes.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Auto

Scans all stations and automatically skipsany stationsto which you do not subscribe.

Clear All

Removes all skip settings.

Help

Opens information about the Custom Stations display.

“X” Skip Mark

Shows that the station will be skipped when using the Program Guide, Category Guide, Station Index, or when using the C H +/– buttons.

continued

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)

Highlight and select a station icon to add or

remove the “X” mark.

The “x” mark indicates that the station will be skipped when you open the Program Guide, Category Guide or Station Index, or change channels using the CH +/– buttons.

Highlight and select “Return”.

The Custom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu.

Selecting Data Services

The Data Services feature is reserved for future applications.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)

Your service provider may occasionally send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver to inform you of changes to your service and other

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special announcements.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

MESSAGES.

The Messages display appears.

Highlight and select the message you want to

read.

The message pop-up appears.

Delete

Closes the message pop-up and deletes the message.

Return

Closes the message pop-up and saves the m essage.

Note

Your receiver can hold a total of between 10 and 20 new and old messages, depending on the size of the messages. Your receiver will continue to hold a message until you del e te itor until the AC Power Cord is disconnected. If your receiver’smemory is full, you must delete old messages before you can receive new ones.

Return

Closes the Messages display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Messagesdisplay.

Highlight and select “Return” or “Delete”.

The message pop-up closes to show the Messages display.

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)

Using the Locks & Limits Display

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The Locks & Limits feature gives you control over access to your Digital Satellite Receiver. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can als o set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay per view programs.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

LOCKS & LIMITS.

The Locks & Limits display appears.

Highlight and select “Edit”.

The Locks & Limits edit display appears. The following pages describe how to change the settings for each of these items.

Spending Limit

Setsa miximum limit oncharges per event (see page 54).

Rating Limit

Sets a maximum limit on rated content(seepage55).

Pay Per View

Locks or unlocks access to pay per view programs (see page 55).

Station Locks

Locks or unlocks access to specific stations (see page 56).

Note

You must l ock the receiver before any locks or limits take effect (see page 57).

Using the On-Screen Displays

Lock

Opens the passcode pop-up. You mustenteryourpasscodetolockthe receiver.

Unlock

Opens the passcode pop-up for unlocking your receiver.

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)

Changing the Spending Limit

The spending limit pop-up lets you limit the amount you can spend per

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event on pay per view purchases.

1 Highlight and select “Spending Limit” from the Locks &

Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Spending Limit pop-up appears.

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2 Press the 0–9 buttons to enter the dollar value.

You can enter a value of less than $656.

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3 Highlight and select “OK”.

The Spending Limit pop-up closes to show the Locks & Limits edit display. Select “Cancel” to close the SpendingLimit pop-up without saving changes.

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Changing the Rating Limit

The Rating Limit pop-up lets you limit programs accordingto the content rating.

1 Highlight and select “Rating Limit” from the Locks &

Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Rating Limit pop-up appears.

2 Highlight and select the highest content rat ing you want

your Digital Satellite Receiver to access.

The Rating Limit pop-up closes to show the Locks & Limits edit display.

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Changing the Pay Per View Lock Setting

Thepayperviewlocksettingletsyoulockorunlockaccesstopayper view stations.

1 Highlight and select “Pay Per View” from the Locks &

Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Pay Per View Access pop-up appears.

2 Select “Yes” to prevent access to pay per view stations.

Select “No” to allow access to pay per view programs.

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)

Changing the Station Locks Settings

The Stations Locks feature lets you prevent access to specific stations.

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1 Highlight and select “Stati on Locks” from the Locks &

Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Station Locks display appears.

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2 Highlight and select a station icon to change the setting

between lock and unlock.

The lock symbol appears in the station icon to indicate that the station is locked.

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Return

Closes the Station Locks display.

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Cancel

Closes the Stations Locks display without saving your changes.

Lock All

Lock all stations.

Clear All

Unlocks all stations.

Help

Opens the help display.

Lock Icon

Showsthatthisstationislocked.

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After you have made the changes you want to the Locks & Limits settings, you must enter a passcode to lock the receiver.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

LOCKS & LIMITS.

The Locks & Limits display appears.

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z Tip

Do not forget your passcode. You will need thisnumber to unlockyour system or make any changes to the locks or limits you have set. If you forget your passcode,contactyour program provider for assistance.

Highlight and select “Edit”, then select “Lock”.

The Lock Receiver pop-up appears.

Enter a four digit passcode using the 0–9 buttons.

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (*) which keeps your passcode secret.

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Enter your passcode again.

This confirms your selection of a passcode number.

Highlight and select “Return”.

The Main Menu appears.

Your receiver is now locked with your passcode using the locks and limits you have set.

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Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)

Unlocking Your Receiver

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If you want to make changes to the Locks & Limits settings, you must enter your passcode to unlock the receiver.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

LOCKS & LIMITS.

The Locks & Limits display appears.

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Highlight and select “Edit”.

The Unlock Receiver pop-up appears.

Enter your four digit passcode using the 0–9

button.

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (*) which keeps your passcode secret. The Locks & Limits edit display appears.

1 2 3

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You can temporarily unlock your Digital Satellite Receiver with your passcode if youselectaprogram from a guide and the station is locked or a limit has been reached.

Highlight and select “Unlock”.

Your receiver is now unlocked.

Highlight and select “Return”.

The Main Menu appears.

Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)

Checking Your Purchases

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You can view a history of the pay per view purchases you have made. Thisdisplay alsoshows the future purchases you have ordered and those that you have canceled.

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Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

PURCHASES.

The Purchases display appears.

Highlight and select the purchase number you

want to view.

The information pop-up for that purchase appears.

Return

Closes the Purchases display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Purchases display.

Using the On-Screen Displays

z Tip

Youcanuseanyoftheguidestopurchase pay per view programs. See “Viewing Pay P er View Programs” on page 44.

Cancel PPV

Cancels the Pay Per View program.

Closes the information pop-up to show the Purchases display.

Highlight and select “OK”.

The informationpop-up closes to show the Purchases display.

Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)

Using One Button Timer & Rec

You can easily set the timer to view or record programs by selecting future programs directly from program guides.

To record a future program use the VCR Control feature to turn on your VCR and start recording automatically. For information on how to set up the VCR Control feature, see page 25.

Highlight and select a f uture program using any of the methods described in “Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)” on pages 34 through 42.

Return

Closes the future program pop-up to show the current guide.

Tune to Station

Closesthe program guide to show the current program of the selected station.

Add to Timer & Rec

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for recording, and opens the schedule pop-up.

Add to Timer

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for tuning, and opens the schedule pop-up.

Tips

• When using the VCR Control feature to record a future program, make su re that the VCR is turned off before the program begins. The VCR Control feature will turn on your VCR and start recording.

• You can set up theDigitalSatelliteReceiver to send program information to your VCR so it records the information at the beginning of the recording. See page 27 for information.

• Your D igital Satellite Receiver has a Program Data Download feature and will automatically send the followinginformationwhen you record aprogram with a Sony SmartFile VCR: program title, program category, program date/time and duration. For further information regarding the SmartFile function, refer to your Sony SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.

• When you schedule two or more continuous events to be recorded, the A uto Title Insert and Program Data Download features will only send information about the first of the recorded programs.

Once

Adds the program to the Timer&Recdisplayforone time tuning and/or recording.

Monday–Friday

Adds the program to the Timer&Recdisplayforthe remaining week days of the current week for tuning and/ or recording.

Weekly

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for tuning and/or recording on thesamedayofthefollowing four weeks.

Daily

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for tuning and/or recording every day for the next 30 days.

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Using the Timer & Rec Feature

The Timer & Rec feature lets you set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to automatically tune to a program scheduled at a future time. You can also use the One Button Timer & Rec feature to set up the timer by selecting a future program. To record a future program, use the VCR Control feature to turn on your VCR and start recording automatically. For information on how to set up theVCRControlfeatureseepage25.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

TIMER & REC.

The Timer & Rec display appears.

Highlight and select the next available timer event

number.

The Date/Day field is highlighted and the current date appears.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Date and day Start time End time

Channel number and station name

Program title

z Tip

When using the VCR Control feature to record a future pro gram, make sure that your VCR is turned off before the program begins. The VCR Control feature will turn on the VCR and start recording.

Return

Closes the Timer & Rec display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Timer & Rec display.

Record Event icon

Shows that an event will be recorded.

Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC) (continued)

Follow the steps below to set the timer.

Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps.

1 Press V/v to select from

the following.

• Any date up to 30 days

from the current date

• EVERY SUN

•EVERYMON

•EVERYTUE

•EVERYWED

•EVERYTHU

•EVERYFRI

• EVERY SAT

•MON–FRI

•DAILY

8 Press .

The Timer & Rec pop-up appears. Highlight Timer & Rec or Timer and press .

2 Press or b

to move to the next item.

– – / – – / – – – – : – – – – – – – : – – – –

– – – – – – – – – – – – –

3 Press V/v to

change the starting hour. Then, press or b to move to the next item.

7 Press V/v to select the

channel number. Then, press or b to move to the next item.

4 Press V/v to

change the starting minute. Then, press or b to move to the next item.

5 Press V/v to

change the ending hour. Then, press or b to move to the next item.

6 Press V/v to change the

ending minute. Then, press or b to move to the next item.

Highlight and select “Return” to close the TIMER & REC display.

The Main Menu appears.

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• Shortly before beginning a scheduled timer event, an information box appears on your screen. You can press the EXIT button on your remote control to cancel the timer event.

• If the Auto Title Insert feature is on (see page 27), the Auto Title will appear 10 seconds before the scheduled program.

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Editing Timer Events

You can easily edit or delete timer events.

Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

TIMER & REC.

The Timer & Rec display appears.

Highlight and select the nu mber o f the event you

want to edit.

The edit pop-up appears.

Return

Closes the edit pop-up to show the Timer &Recdisplay.

Using the On-Screen Displays

Delete

Removes the event from the list. Higher numbered events move up to fill the gap.

Edit

Closes the edit pop-up to highlight the date of that event. Seepage62forinstructionsonhowto change the timer settings.

Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)

Using the Audio Display

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You can set your Digital Satellite Receiver to play the audio track in the language you prefer if that language is available. You can set the language for the current program and as the default language for all programs when that language is available. You can also set your Digital Satellite Receiver to receive Dolby Digital audio signals (SAT-A50 only).

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Current Audio

Opens a pop-up that displays the languages available for the current program.

Default Audio

Opens a pop-up that d i splays the eight available default languages. When a program broadcasts an audio track in the default language, that language is automatically selected.

Dolby Digital (SAT-A50 only)

Opens a pop-up that l ets you set your Dolby Digital options. Choose “Auto Select” (if you have a Dolby Digital audio system) to enjoy surround sound whenever a station

roadcasts a Dolby Digital audio track. Select “Off” if you do not have a Dolby Digital audio system.

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Press the MENU button, then h ighlight and select

AUDIO.

The Audio display appears.

Highlight and select the setting you want to

change.

Return

Closes the Audio display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Audio display.

z Tip (SAT-A50 only)

You can also use the ALT AUDIO buttonon the remote control to select among the currently available tracks.

Other Information

Setting Up the Remote Control

The RM-Y139 and RM-Y802 remote controls can be programmed to

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operate your other audio/video equipment.

Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the

device you want to operate with this remote control.

You can find these codes on pages 66 and 67.

Press the CODE SET button.

All function indicators begin flashing.

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Rememberto aim the remotecontrol at thedeviceyouaretryingtooperate.

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Press the FUNCTION button for the device you

want to operate with this remote control.

The function indicator for only that device begins flashing. You can set up the RM-Y802 remote control to operate extra devices by sliding the device switch to VTR3, 2, DVD, or AMP and pressing the CABLE FUNCTION button.

FUNCTION

Press the 0–9 buttons to input the manufacturer

code, then press the ENTER button.

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The function indicator goes off, and the remote is setup to operate that device.

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Test the remote control.

Press the POWER button for that equipment, then press other

ENTER

operation controls such as the CH +/– buttons. If the device does not respond to the remote control, repeat from step 2 and enter a different m anufacturer code in step 4.

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Other Information

Manufacturer Codes

TV Codes VCR Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony

Admiral (M. W ards) 102, 114, 109 ABC 112 Bell & Howell

(M. Wards) Broksonic 103, 112 Craig 122, 123, 120, 121 Croslex 111 Curtis Mathis 103, 119, 123 Daewoo 135, 136, 103 Daytron 113 Emerson 122, 113, 120, 121, 123, 103, 115 Fisher 125 General Electric 102, 118, 103, 107 Goldstar 103, 113, 112, 130 Hitachi 131, 113, 103, 132 JC Penney 103, 102, 130, 107 JVC 128, 129 KTV 133, 113, 103, 123, 134 LXI (Sears) 102, 103 111, 125, 119, 112 Magnavox 111, 112, 113, 107 Mitsubishi/MGA 124, 103, 112 NEC 103, 112 Panasonic 118,116, 117, 107 Philco 111,118,109 Philips 111 Pilot 103 Pioneer 137, 118, 119 Portland 103, 108 Quasar 110, 107 Radio Shack 102, 112, 124, 123 RCA/Proscan 102, 103, 104, 105,106, 107, 108 Samsung 126, 112, 113, 103 Sanyo 125 Scott 123, 112 Sharp 114,113,115 Signature 2000

(M. Wards) Sylvania 111, 112, 108 Symphonic 123, 139 Tenika 109 Toshiba 119, 114 Videch 131, 103, 112 Wards 113, 103, 115, 112 Zenith 108, 110

101

114, 109, 138

114,109

Manufacturer Code

Sony 300, 301,302, 303 Aiwa 338 Audio Dynamic 314, 347 Bell & Howell

(M. Wards) Broksonic 317, 319 Canon 309, 308 Citizen 332 Craig 315, 302, 332 Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 DBX 314, 336, 337 Dimensia 304 Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341 Fisher 330, 334, 335, 333 Funai 338 General Electric 329, 304, 309 Go Video 322, 339, 340 Goldstar 332 Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338 HQ 315 Instant Replay 309, 308 JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336,

JVC 314, 336, 337 Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 333, 334, 330, 335,

Magnavox 310, 308, 309 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 305, 304 Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326 Multitech 325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 310, 308, 309 Pioneer 308 Quasar 306, 308, 309 RCA/Proscan 304, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311,

330, 343

337

338

312, 313

VCR Codes (continued)

Manufacturer Code

Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Sansui 314 Singer 315 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324,

Sharp 327, 325, 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000

(M. Wards) Sylvania 310, 308, 309, 338 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 314, 336, 338, 337 Technics 309, 308 Teknika 338, 342 Toshiba 312, 311 Wards 327, 328, 335, 331, 332 Yamaha 330, 314, 336, 337 Zenith 331

325, 326

336, 327

DVD Codes (SAT-A50 Only)

Manufacturer Code

Sony 601 Panasonic 604 Pioneer 605 RCA 602 Toshiba 603

AMP (Amplifie r) Codes (SAT-A50 Only)

Manufacturer Code

Sony 501 Denon (Sharp) 516, 517, 518 Harmon 519 JVC 506, 507, 508 Kenwood 504, 505 McIntosh 520 Onkyo 512, 513 Pioneer 502, 503 Technics 509, 510, 511 Yamaha 514, 515

Cable Box Codes (SAT-A50 Only)

Manufacturer Code

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 228 Jerrold/G.I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206,

207 208, 218 Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212

Other Information

Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel

POWER

1 POWER Button

Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.

2 Arr ow and

Thearrowbuttonsmovethehighlightinthe on-screen displays. The highlighted item.

3 MENU Button

Opens the Main Menu.

Buttons

button selects the

POWER TIMER MESSAGE

65 4 3

5 MESSAGE Indicator

Indicates that you have a new message.

6 TIMER Indicator

Indicates that the Timer is set.

7 POWER Indicator

Indicates whether the Digital Satellite Receiver is on or off.

MENUGUIDE

4 GUIDE Button

Opens the Program Guide.

SAT-A50 Back Panel

3 4 5

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

OUT

VCR CONTROL

LOW SPEED DATA

SATELLITE IN

q; 9 8 7 6

1 A C CESS CARD sl o t

Do not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider.

2 SATELLITE IN jack

Inputs satellite signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

3 RF REMOTE jack

Inputs remote control signals using the RF Antenna.

4 CH3/CH4 switch

When you use an RF connection (VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack), this setting determines the TV channel on which programs from the Digital Satellite Receiver can be viewed.

5 VHF/UHF IN jack

Inputs off-air signals from your local TV off-air antenna using coaxial cable. Some antennas require an adapter (not supplied).

6 AC IN jack

Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC Power Cord.

RF REMOTE

L(M

)

CH3

CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN~

7 TEL LINE jack

Connects the Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone line cable.

8 VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack

Outputs audio and video signals to the VHF/ UHF input on your TV or VCR using coaxial cable.

9 A/V OUTPUT jacks

Output audio and video signals to your TV and other audio/video equipment using A/V cables.

q; LOW SPEED DATA

For future application.

qa VCR CONTROL jack

Allows the VCR Controller to control a VCR and/ or cable box. Also allows connection of a monaural cable for use with Sony SmartFile VCRs.

qs DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Other Information

Outputs digital audio signals to the digital optical input of your audio receiver.

Location and Function of Controls (continued)

SAT-B50 Back Panel

1 2 3 4

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

VCR CONTROL

1 A C CESS CARD sl o t

Do not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider.

2 SATELLITE IN jack

Inputs satellite signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

3 CH3/CH4 switch

When you use an RF connection (VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack), this setting determines the TV channel on which programs from the Digital Satellite Receiver can be viewed.

4 VHF/UHF IN jack

Inputs off-air signals from your local TV off-air antenna using coaxial cable. Some antennas require an adapter (not supplied).

CH3

)

CH4

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN~

5789q;

5 AC IN jack

Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC Power Cord.

6 TEL LINE jack

Connects the Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone line cable.

7 VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack

Outputs audio and video signals to the VHF/ UHF input on your TV or VCR using coaxial cable.

8 A/V OUTPUT jacks

Output audio and video signals to your TV and other audio/video equipment using A/V cables.

9 LOW SPEED DATA

For future application.

q; VCR CONTROL jack

Allows the VCR Controller to control a VCR and/ or cable box. Also allows connection of a monaural cable for use with Sony SmartFile VCRs.

Specifications

Input Jacks

UHF/VHF IN 75 ohm f-type SATELLITE IN 75 ohm f-type RF REMOTE (SAT-A50) AC IN (120 V, 60 Hz)

Output Jacks Cable Type

S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN VIDEO (2) RCA type OPTICAL OUT (1)

(SAT-A50 only) AUDIO R/L (2) RCA type VHF (SAT)/UHF 75 ohm f-type Low-Speed Data 9-pin D-Sub Female TEL LINE RJ-11 VCR CONTROL (1) VCR Controller (or

General

Input Frequency 950–1450 MH z Power Requirements 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 20 W max Dimensions (w/h/d) 11 ∝ 2 ∝9inches

Weight

SAT-A50

Set: 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) Unit: 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)

SAT-B50

Set: 5.4 lbs (2.5 kg) Unit: 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg)

Optical Rectangular

monaural cable for Sony SmartFile VCRs)

280 ∝ 66.5 ∝ 228.5 mm

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control RM-Y802 (SAT-A50)

RM-Y139 (SAT-B50) Size AA Batteries (2) Access Card (1) Audio/Video Cable (1) Coaxial RF Cable (1) TelephoneLineCord(1) AC Power Cord (1) VCR Controller (1) S-Video Cable (1) (SAT-A50) RF Antenna (1) (SAT-A50)

Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite Receiver Accessories

Local TV Antenna

ANJ-AA1

Installation Kit

ANJ-DS2

Amplifier

EAC-DA1

Diplexer

EAC-DD1

Voltage Switch

EAC-DV1

Other Information

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

Problem What you can do

Poor picture quality or no picture • If you are receiving only a few stations, (only 2 or 3 channels for example), call

Yo u cannot access a program. • Make sure you subscribe to the station you are trying to access. Your service

You cannot order a pay per view program• Make sure your Digital Satellite Receiver is connected to a telephone line (see

Yo u cannot find the station of the pay per view program that you ordered

You c annot cancel a pay per view order • You cannot cancel pay per view orders that you have watched. Contact your

The program highlighted in the Program Guide does not appear

your service provider to have your programming activated.

• Some pay per view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. You may want to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver directly to your TV.

• Check the connections to your TV and other equipment (see pages 7–13).

• Make sure that your TV and other equipment are set to the input source to which you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver, for example, channel 3 or 4, Video 1 or 2 (see pages 9–10).

• Check the Satellite Dish Antenna’s signal strength (see page 23).

• Make sure the RG-6 coaxial cable is properly connected to the Satellite Dish Antenna.

• If the cable distance between the Satellite Dish Antenna and the Digital Satellite Receiver is more than 100 feet, you must use the Sony Amplifier EACDA1.

• Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly (see page 13).

• Move any antenna cables that may be directly above your Digital Satellite Receiver .

• Change the setting of the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the Digital Satellite Receiver. This could improve picture quality only if you are using the UHF/ VHF IN jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver to connect a local TV antenna or cable company service.

provider can tell you to which stations you subscribe.

•Makesurethestationyouaretryingtoaccessisnotsettobeskipped(seepage

49).

• Make sure the system is not locked (see page 58).

• Use the Program Guide to access the station (see page 36).

• Press the SAT FUNCTION button on the remote control before you select a channel (see page 20).

page 8).

• Make sure the system is not locked (see page 58).

• Use the Program Guide to access the station (see page 36).

• If the message “Purchase information not available” appears, you must contact your service provider to order the program.

• Your Access Card may be full. If so, contact your service provider.

• It may be too late to order the program you want. If so, check for other show times(seepage44).

• See “Checking Pay Per ViewP urchases” on page 59 to get information (station, start time, etc.) about programs that you have ordered.

service provider for details.

• Highlight and select the program. Although the program you highlight appears in the Media Window, you must press the button to complete your selection (see page 36).

Problem What you can do

You cannot see any Favorite Stations • Set up your personal Favorite Titles before you try to use the Favorite Stations

Locks & Limits feature not working properly

Yo u cannot access the Locks & Limits screens

You cannot unlock the system • Make sure that you entered the passcode correctly. If you have lost or forgotten

Language of audio track is incorrect or audio track is not available

Yo u cannot record programs with your VCR

Access Card problems • Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly (see page 13).

Remote control does not work • Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly and that the batteries are not

Audio noise • SAT-A50 model only: If you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack to equipment that

“Frozen” picture or display • Press both the GUIDE and ARROW DOWN buttons at the same time on the

guide(seepage40).

• Make sure that the Spending, Rating, Pay Per View, and Station Locks are set as you want them (see page 53). Then, make sure that the system is locked (see page 57).

• The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the Locks & Limits (see page 58).

your passcode, contact your service provider.

• Check the default language setting. The program provider may not broadcast all of the languages in the Default Audio pop-up (see page 64).

• Some programs may not offer audio tracks.

• Make sure that your VCR is connectedcorrectly (see page 10).

• If you want to use the VCR Control feature, make sure that the VCR Controller is connected correctly (see page 11). Also make sure that you have selected the correct VCR Manufacturer Code (see page 25).

• If you are using the VCR Control feature to record a future program, make sure that your VCR is turned off before the program begins. The VCR Control feature will turn on the VCR and start recording.

• Make sure that the program you are trying to record doesn't conflict with any Locks & Limits you have set.

• If you are trying to record a pay per view program, you must first order the program(seepage44).

• Some pay per view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. If so, it may not be possible to record these programs.

• Contact your service provider with any other Access Card problems.

weak (see page 7).

• Remove and then reinsert the batteries without pressing any buttons on the remote control.

• To operate your TV or other equipment, make sure that the remote control is set up to operate that equipment (see page 65). If the batteries are removed or become weak, you may need to set up the remote control to operate other equipment again.

• Press the FUNCTION button on the remotecontrol of the equipment you want to operate (SAT, TV, VTR, and/or CABLE). These buttons will flash to show which equipment the remote control is set to operate.

• SAT-A50model only: If there is a problem when using the RF function, check that the RF Antenna is connected correctly (see page 12).

• SAT-A50 model only: Make sure that the remote control and the Digital Satellite Receiver are both using the same security code (see page 32).

is not Dolby Digital compatible, set the Dolby Digital option to “off” (see page

64). Not all optical jacks on audio systems are Dolby Digital compatible.

front panel of the Digital Satellite Receiver to reset the receiver.

Other Information

If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, see “Customer Support” inside the front cover.

FCC Regulations and Information

Your Digital Satellite Receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephonenetworkwhen connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules o f the FCC, the following instructions should be read carefully and followed completely where applicable:

1 The Federal Co mmunication Com m iss ion (FCC) has

established Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are usedfor these connections. This equipment shouldn ot 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 repairhasbeenmade.Ifthisisnotdone,thetelephone company may temporarily disconnect service.

3 The telephone company may make changes in its technical

operationsand 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 devicescan be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, thesumoftheRENsofalldevicesonanyonelineshouldnot exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.

Service Requirements

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an a uthorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for servicetoourcompanyortooneofourauthorizedagents.For service, call 1-800-838-7669.

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 of 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 o f the following measures:

• R eorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference)

• Change the position of the Digital Satellite Receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference

• Move the Digital Satellite Receiver away from the equipment that is receiving the interference

• Plug the Digital Satellite Receiver into a different outlet so that the Digital Satellite 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 r elevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony Electronics, Inc., void the u ser’s authority to operate this equipment.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should consult your Digital Satellite Receiver dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. I n addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by the 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony Model No.: SAT-A50/SAT-B50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6973

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Limited Warranty

Digital Satellite Receivers

SONYELECTRONICSINC.(“SONY”)warrantsthisProduct (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 w arranted for the remainder of the originalwarranty period or ninety(90) days from installation by SONY’s authorized f acility, 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 a SONY authorized Digital Satellite Receiver 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, o r 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 Receiver 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.

Proofofpurchaseintheformofabillofsaleorreceiptedinvoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

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 d ate 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.

Foryourconvenience,SONYELECTRONICSINC.hasestablished 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:

SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMA T ION CENTER

1-800-838-7669 (Sony)

For an accessory orpart not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-800-488-7669

About Sony Customer Support

EveryDIRECTV System manufactured by Sony comeswith Sony’s Express Support at no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until 7:30 pm Eastern Time; Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with our 800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation, installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the m ost out of your home entertainment system. Sony’s Express Support program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in customer service.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF TH E CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT B E LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACHOFANYEXPRESSORIMPLIEDWARRANTYON THIS PRODUCT. IN N O 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 PURCHASEPRICEPAIDFORTHEPRODUCT.EXCEPTTO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTI CULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Other Information

Index

Access Card, inserting, 13

replacing, 30

slot, 13, 69, 70 AC Power Cord, connecting, 13 Adjusting the on-screen displays, 46 Alert. See Timer & Rec ALT AUDIO button, 14 Alpha List, 35 Antenna. See RF antenna, satellite dish antenna, and

local TV off-air antenna. Arrow buttons, on front panel, 68

on RM-Y139 remote control, 16 Aspect ratio, setting, 29 Audio, display, 64

track, 64 Audio system, connecting, 10 AUTO skip feature, 49 Auto Title Insert,27 Azimuth, 24

Back panel connections, SAT-A50, 69

SAT-B50, 70 Batteries, inserting into remote control, 7

Carton contents, 6 CATEGORY button, 14, 16, 37 CategoryGuide, 37 CH +/– buttons,14 CH/PAGE buttons, 16 Changing channels, 20 CODE SET button, 14, 17, 65 Codes, Manufacturer, 66, 67

RF security, 32

VCR manufacturer, 26 Colors, setting, 47 Connecting, audio system, 10

local TV off-air antenna, 9

IR Blaster, 11

RF antenna, 12

TV and VCR, 10

TV with A/V connectors, 9

TV with RF connector, 9 Controls, location and function, 68 Custom stations, 49 Customer support, 2 Customizing the Favorite Stations guide, 40

Data services, 51 Default language, setting, 64 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, 10, 69 DISPLAY button, 14, 16 Display options, 46 Displays, changing the colors, 47 Dolby Digital, 10, 64

Editing Favorite Stations, 40 Editing Favorite Titles, 41 Editing Locks & Limits, 53 Editing timer events, 63 Elevation, 24 ENTER button, 15, 17 EXIT button, 15, 16

FAVORITE button, 14, 17, 39 Favorite Stations guide, 39

changing the Favorite Title, 41

setting up, 40 FCC regulations, 74 Features, 3 Front panel controls, 68 FUNCTION buttons, 15, 17

Guides, using, 34 GUIDE button, 15, 17, 36 Guides Menu, 34

Highlight and Select, 18

INDEX button, 14, 16, 38 Information Area, 36 Input source, 9, 10, 19 IR remote control reception, 31

Joystick, 14, 18 Jump button, 15, 16

Languages, 64 Latitude and longitude, for setting antenna, 24 Limited Warranty, 75 List Area, 36 Local TV off-air antenna, 9 Locking your receiver, 57 Locks and limits, 53

display, 53 locking, 57 setting, 54 unlocking, 58 LOW SPEED DATA port, 69, 70

Macrovision copy-protection, 2 Manufacturer codes, 66, 6 7 Mail. See messages. Main Menu, 21 Media Window, 36 MENU button 15, 17, 21, 68 Messages, 52

indicator, 68 viewing, 52

MUTING button, 14, 16

One Button Timer & Rec, 60 Other Guides, 42

Passcode, setting, 57 Pay per view, cancelling programs, 59

locking, 55 checking purchases, 59

purchasing programs, 44 POWERbuttons,15,17,19 Power indicator, 68 Preferences Menu, 45 Problems, troubleshooting 72 Program Data Download, 11, 60 Program Guide, 36 Program information, 34 Purchases display, 59

Rating limit, setting, 55 Recording programs, with Timer, 60–63 Reminder. See Timer & Rec. Remote control, buttons and functions, 14–17

insertingbatteries, 7

manufacturer codes, 66, 67

selecting items, 18

setting IR and RF, 31

setting up, 65 RF Antenna, connecting, 12

RF remote control reception, 31 RF security code, setting, 32 RF REMOTE jack, 69

Satellite Dish Antenna, connecting, 8

setting,23 SATELLITE IN jack, 8, 69, 70 Scheduling programs, 60 Security code. See RF security code and passcode. Selecting items, 18 Setting up the receiver, 22

theremotecontrol,65 Signal Strength meter, 23 Skipping stations, 49 SLEEP button, 14 Specifications, 71 Spending limit, 54 Station and program information, 34

order, 48 Station Index, 38 Station locks, setting, 56 Surf setting, 48 S-VIDEO jack, 9, 10, 69, 70 System Menu, 22 System test, performing, 28

Telephone line, connecting, 8 Testing the system, 28 Timer & Rec, checking and editing, 63

display, 61

setting up, 61 Timer events, 60–63

indicator, 68 Transponder, 23 Troubleshooting, 72 TV, connecting, 9, 10 TV/SAT button, 15, 16 TV/VIDEO button, 15, 16 TV/VTR button, 15, 16

U, V

Unlocking your receiver, 58 VCR Control feat ure, 11, 25 VCR CONTROL jack, 11, 69, 70 VCR Controller, connecting, 11 VCR, connecting, 10

recording, 25, 60 Viewing pictures, 19 VOL buttons, 14, 17 VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch, 15

W, Z

Warranty. See Limited Warranty. Zip code, for setting antenna, 24

Other Information

Printed in U.S.A.

Sony SAT-A50, SAT-B50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

Contents

Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver

Carton Contents

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line

Step 3: Connecting Your TV

Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System

Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller

Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A50 only)

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord

Step 8: Inserting the Access Card

Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver

Using Your Remote Control

RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)

Selecting Items

Turning On the Power

Changing Channels

Using the On-Screen Displays

Using the Main Menu

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)

Using the System Menu

Setting Up the VCR Control Feature

Performing a System Test

Setting the Aspect Ratio

Replacing Your Access Card

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A50 only)

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)

Using the Guides Menu

Using the Alpha List

Using the Program Guide

Using the Category Guide

Using the Station Index

Using the Favorite Stations Guide

Using Other Guides

Viewing Pay Per View Programs

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES)

Using the Preferences Menu

Setting Display Options

Setting Up Custom Stations

Selecting Data Services

Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)

Using the Locks & Limits Display

Locking Your Receiver

Unlocking Your Receiver

Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)

Checking Your Purchases

Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)

Using One Button Timer & Rec

Using the Timer & Rec Feature

Editing Timer Events

Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)

Using the Audio Display

Other Information

Setting Up the Remote Control

Manufacturer Codes

Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel

SAT-A50 Back Panel

SAT-B50 Back Panel

Specifications

Troubleshooting

FCC Regulations and Information

Limited Warranty

Index