Sony SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A User Manual

DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver

Operating Instructions

4-089-401-11

Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in “Getting Started” on pages 1-6.

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-A65A SAT-B65A

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,075,526;5,828,419; 5,751,372; 5,694,176; and 5,635,989. This product is subject to one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending.

Sony Software License Agreement

ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 48. USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS INCORPORATED INDICATES USER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF THE USER DOES NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, THE USER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE ENTIRE PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. Disclaimer – Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur pose.

Trademarks – Sony is trademark of Sony. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV MOVIES THIS WEEK, DIRECTV SPORTS THIS WEEK, and DIRECTV SPORTS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. FREEVIEW is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corp. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Dolby Laboratories Information – Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macrovision

Information – Macrovision is a registered trademark

of Macrovision Corporation. This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

StarSight® Information – StarSight

features licensed under one or more of the following patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,353,121; 5,353,277; 5,479,266; 5,479,268; and 5,532,754. Use rights reserved.

™

TruSurround™ Information – TruSurround

and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Note on recording programming – Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to record for your personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area–check into the matter if you are unsure.

Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as “view-only” programs. These are copyrighted programs, and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

DIRECTV

Programming – ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING

MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT CARD APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the United States (U.S.) to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services are not available outside the United States. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. © 2002 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

DIRECTV System hardware and installation

To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV System, ask questions, or resolve problems related to your DIRECTV System, contact your dealer. If you need more information, please contact the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Please record the following information for warranty

System Model #: - _______________________

Receiver Model #: ___________________________

Receiver Serial #: ___________________________

Access Card #: _________ __________ _________

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

For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.

Important Safety Instructions

Heed Cautions–All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be followed.

THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE RECEIVER

WARNING or CAUTION

Double insulated systems are protected by additional board clearances and creepage, so that the unit will not be a safety hazard to the end-user.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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INSTALLATION

Ground

clamp

Electric

service

equipment

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode

Grounding conductor

Coaxial cable

Grounding block

Coaxial cable

Polarization – This DIRECTV® Receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure

Power Sources – Operate this DIRECTV Receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

Power-Cord Protection – Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Ventilati on – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Heat–Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Accessories – To avoid personal injury or damage to the DIRECTV Receiver, do not place the DIRECTV Receiver on any unstable cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Attachments – Do not use attachments unless recommended by DIRECTV as they may cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding – The outdoor satellite dish antenna

used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-33, 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. These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other building). If you are having a professional installer perform the installation, the installer must observe installation codes. This manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional local installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.

Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National Electrical Code instructions contained in “Radio and Television Equipment”.

Note: The DIRECTV Receiver shall be grounded through the satellite/ local antenna cable before plugging into the telephone jack, and it must remain grounded thereafter.

Water and Moisture – WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable system, and disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Television Antenna Information – Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Do not locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the DIRECTV Receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70 1987, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Power Lines – Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting

or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable, especially in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

Cleaning – Unplug this receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this DIRECTV Receiver through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages or “short out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the receiver. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

SERVICE

Servicing–Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV® Receiver yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Conditions Requiring Service–Unplug the DIRECTV Receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions:

•When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

•If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV

Receiver or it has been exposed to water.

•If the DIRECTV Receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Other adjustments may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DIRECTV Receiver to its normal operation.

•If the DIRECTV Receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

•When the DIRECTV Receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts–When replacement parts are required, have the technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.

Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check–Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DIRECTV Receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV Receiver is in safe operating condition.

Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.

With this receiver (SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A) and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity– Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part15

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.

• Responsible Party’s Name: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A Telephone: 1-800-858-7669

• Trade Name: Sony

• Type of Equipment: Satellite Receiver

• Model Numbers: SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A, RM-Y812, RM-Y807

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)–This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.

Part 15 Compliance–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 harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.

To meet FCC requirement, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this device. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device.

Part 68 Compliance –This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the modem card is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the Telephone Company.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, contact the Telephone Company to determine the maximum number of RENs for the calling area.

If the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: (SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A) terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC, if you believe it is necessary. The Telephone Company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If you have trouble with the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A) equipment, please contact

Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-858-SONY (7669)

for repair and/or warranty information.

Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service your modem. Return it to Sony.

No repairs can be made by customers. All repairs must be done by an authorized Sony Service Center. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

Receiver.

Contents

Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connect your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Determine antenna angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Testing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connect a terrestrial antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect the RF remote control antenna

(SAT-A65A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connect the VCR Control Cable

(SAT-A65A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Test the VCR (Record/Stop)

(SAT-A65A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a home entertainment system. . . . . . .10

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing remote control batteries. . . . . . . . . . . 15

Programming the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the remote default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™

Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Purchasing pay per view (PPV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cancelling purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Setting guide preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To schedule or edit an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65A only) . . 21

Setting default and alternate audio . . . . . . . . . .21

Adjusting audio balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adjusting video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adjusting system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

New Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Change Receiver ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Input key enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lock a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Select menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change color schemes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Set translucency level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Caller ID enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restore factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Viewing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using program guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting a program guide style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Grid guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Logo guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Program guide and menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The OneLine™ Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Channel Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting favorites and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using favorite channel lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating a channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Renaming a channel list:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Creating an Auto Set list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adding and removing all channels . . . . . . . . . . 34

Filtering the program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Theme Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting guide times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using access controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Locking & unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

How to lock the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting spending and time limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Questions & Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Manufacturers device control codes . . . . . .45

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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You may connect a second DIRECTV Receiver to the unused LNB output. These instructions also apply to an additional receiver.

Getting started 1

This chapter explains how to:

• Connect the DIRECTV

(this page).

• Connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3).

• Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4).

• Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5).

How to use this manual

This manual uses these typographical conventions to help clarify instructions:

Text Example Description

Click Cancel.

Highlight the Messages button.

Press the INFO button. Connect a pair of A/V cables to the

AUDIO IN jack.

Highlight the Options tab.

Display the MAIN MENU.

satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver

On-screen command buttons that execute an action.

Pull-down and pop-up box selections, or other option buttons within a menu pane.

Remote control buttons, or receiver front panel. Names of equipment cable connections on equipment.

Menu tab names

Menu and pane names, names of pop-up and sub-menu panes.

Setup overview At this point, you should have:

• Mounted the DIRECTV satellite antenna and pointed it in the general

direction of the satellite.

• Grounded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions.

• Attached RG-6 coaxial cable(s) to the antenna LNB connector(s).

• Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV

Receiver.

• Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack.

Ensure that you have completed these procedures, then continue to the next page to begin installing the DIRECTV Receiver.

Getting started 1

Attach the antenna cable

You can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional components (such as a VCR, DVD player, or A/V receiver) you select. For now, however, use the simplest configuration to check your antenna and cabling.

• Ensure that the DIRECTV

Receiver is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

• Attach the RG-6 coaxial antenna cable to the SATELLITE IN connector on

the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below.

VHF/UHF IN

VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT

TEL LINE

Model: SAT-B65

Digital Satellite Receiver

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Made in Mexico

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Table 1: Rear panel connections - SAT-B65A DIRECTV Receiver

1 SATELLITE IN connector 6 VIDEO OUTPUT jack 2 VHF/UHF IN connector 7 S-VIDEO jack 3 VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector 8 TELEPHONE JACK 4 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 9 AC POWER CORD 5 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

8 10

VHF/UHF IN

VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT

21 4 5 7 9

TEL LINE

Model: SAT-A65

Digital Satellite Receiver

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Made in Mexico

Table 2: Rear panel connections - SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver

1 SATELLITE IN connector 9 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack 2 RF REMOTE antenna jack 10 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack 3 DATA PORT 11 VIDEO OUTPUT jack 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical jack 12 VIDEO OUTPUT jack 5 VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector 13 S-VIDEO jack 6 VHF/UHF IN connector 14 VCR CONTROL cable jack 7 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 15 TELEPHONE JACK 8 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 16 AC POWER CORD

2 Getting started

Connect your TV

Depending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways:

• S-Video cable (best picture quality) or

• Video cable (very good picture quality) or

• Coaxial cable (good picture quality)

In addition to your video connection, use a set of audio cables (L/R) to provide stereo sound. If your TV does not have audio jacks, you will hear monophonic audio. This is acceptable for the procedures described in the next section.

To connect your TV to the DIRECTV

Receiver:

1. Select the appropriate connection:

If your TV has an S-Video jack –

• Use an S-Video cable (supplied with SAT-A65A only) to connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

• Use audio cables to connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s the TV’s

AUDIO IN jacks.

S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.

AUDIO jacks to

If your TV has RCA-type A/V connectors –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V IN jacks.

TV’s

• If your TV has only one

jack to the TV AUDIO IN jack.

AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s AUDIO

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

If your TV only has an RF (coaxial) connector –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s the TV’s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector to

2. Connect one end of the telephone line cord provided into the DIRECTV Receiver’s PHONE JACK.

3. Connect the other end into a modular telephone outlet.

4. Plug the TV into an electrical outlet.

5. Plug the DIRECTV Receiver power cord into an electrical outlet. If the front panel Power indicator does not illuminate, press the

POWER button.

Onscreen Menu Icons

These icons appear in onscreen menus and are used throughout this manual:

Toggle or Step  Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from ON to OFF or

step through the available choices each time you press SELECT.

List of Options  Menu button will display a list of choices in a pop-up menu when

you press SELECT.

Series of Boxes  Multiple screens will appear in a series requesting you to enter

numbers and/or letters for the particular feature when you press SELECT.

Getting started 3

Determine antenna

angles

This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure.

POWER

1. Press the front panel

MENU button to display the MAIN MENU below.

2. Use the button to highlight the

MAIN MENU Wed, Feb 20 8:45PM

Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Program Director Watchword Interactive Purchases Lock & Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV

SELECT

System tab.

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-A

Tilt angle also appears if you select an Oval Antenna from the Dish Type menu.

Main Menu tabs

3. Press the front panel

SELECT button.

4. The ANTENNA INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna position using your 5-digit ZIP code. Enter your ZIP code and press

SELECT.

The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.

5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.

ANTENNA INSTALL

Antenna Signal

VCR Prefs

Test

New Card

Upgrades

Features

Watch TV

Main Menu

Dish Type Alignment

Round Dish

ZIP Code Entry

ZIP Code

Oval Dish 2

2 0 9 0 2

Oval dish 3

Round dish for 1 satellite location

Cancel

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ZIP Code: 20902 Latitude: Longitude: Elevation: 38 Azimuth: 224 SW Tilt:

ZIP Code

Lat/Long

4 Getting started

Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code

Testing your system

When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles shown on the

Antenna pane:

1. Highlight the

Signal tab.

2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu

3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and with an audible indication. The frequency and tempo of the tone increase with signal strength.

SIGNAL STRENGTH

Antenna

Signal

VCR

Prefs

Test

New Card

Upgrade

Features

Exit

Return

Signal Strength

Source

Satellite 101

Current: 95 Highest: 95

(A)

Status: Unlocked

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Transponder

4. Highlight the Transponder pull-down menu.

5. You may need to select another transponder to achieve the highest signal indication.

6. Select the transponder providing the best signal.

7. Use the button to highlight the

8. Highlight Begin Test and press the

Test tab.

SELECT button.

Results appear within a few seconds and should resemble those in the figure. If your test results are much different from those shown in the figures, or you receive no signal indication, refer to page 6.

SYSTEM TEST

Antenna Signal VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Exit Return

System Test

Begin Test

Version Wink Version

Signal Tuning

Phone Access Card

Front Panel

Wed, Aug 1 5:12PM

Xponder Test

: 5317.6 : 0.0.0.75 :OK :OK

:OK :OK

(ID 0000-0000-0000)

:OK

To perform the Transponder test:

1. Move the highlight to the Xponder Test pull-down menu.

2. Press the

SELECT button.

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3. Press SELECT again to test the first selection on the pop-up menu.

SYSTEM TEST

Antenna Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade

SYSTEM TEST

Features

Antenna

Exit

Signal

Return

VCR Prefs Test

Test New Card Upgrade Features Exit Return

Begin Test

18

916

1724

2532

System Tests

Xponder Test

Satellite 101 (A) Signal Strength

Wed, Jun 13 10:15 PM

Xponder Test

Satellite 101 (A)

: 5317.6

Satellite 119 (B)

:0.0.0.75

Satellite 110 (C)

:OK

Cancel

:OK

System Tests

Wed, Jun 13 10:16 PM

Xponder Test

Your results will differ slightly from those shown, depending on your geographic location and specific installation. However, if your results are very different from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-digit numbers):

• Highlight the Antenna tab on the ANTENNA SETUP menu, then carefully

verify your settings for accuracy.

INSTALLATION

Install Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Exit Return

Dish Pointing

Dish Type

Autoconfig

Dish Type: Oval Dish 2

Networks: 0, 3

Switch Type: Simple

LNB: Unstacked

Antenna Setup pane

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Alignment Mode

ZIP Code

Lat/Longitude

ZIP Code : Latitude : Longitude :

Elevation : Azimuth : Tilt :

• Re-enter your ZIP code if necessary to verify you have used the correct

antenna pointing parameters for your location.

• Check your cable connections.

• Ensure the DIRECTV

Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack.

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Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your test results resemble those shown in the figures, call DIRECTV (or your subscription service provider) to activate service if you have not done so already.

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You can configure your DIRECTV® Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use.

This chapter explains how to:

• Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page).

• Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page).

• Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8).

• Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system

(see page 10).

Connecting components

Connect a terrestrial

antenna

Connect the RF remote

control antenna

(SAT-A65A only)

At this point, you should have:

Verified that your system is operating properly.

Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.

Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.

You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receiver’s (refer to figures on page 2). The remote control switch between DIRECTV antenna.

The SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency) remote control antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other rooms in your house.

programming and input from the terrestrial

INPUT button allows you to

TV ANT/CABLE IN jack

RF Antenna

1. Plug the RF remote control cable into the DIRECTV Receiver rear panel (refer to figures on page 2.)

2. Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location

To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.

RF REMOTE connector on the

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Connecting a VCR

Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV® Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack (refer to figures on page 2).

1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV receiver:

If your VCR has A/V connectors –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s VCR’s

A/V IN jacks.

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector–

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

• If your VCR has only one (mono)

AUDIO L jack to the VCR’s AUDIO IN jack.

AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s lower

OUT TO TV connector to the VCR’s

2. Depending on your TV and VCR, select the appropriate method to the connect the VCR to the TV:

If your TV and VCR have A/V connector –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V IN jacks.

TV’s

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack –

• Connect the VCR’s

VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

3. Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical outlet.

Connect the VCR Control

Cable (SAT-A65A only)

Using the VCR Control Cable provided, the SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording.

1. Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.

2. Temporarily position the other end over the VCR’s remote control sensor (normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).

The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual. If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:

3. Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.

4. Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.

5. Repeatedly press the remote control’s power key on and off.

Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor

6. When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note the position. Temporarily tape the emitter to the position you marked until you verify that it works properly.

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7. Test the VCR control feature as described below.

8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation.

The VCR SETUP menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV Receiver to communicate with your VCR.

Test the VCR

(Record/Stop)

(SAT-A65A only)

VCR SETUP

Install Signal VCR Prefs

Test New Card Upgrade Features

Exit Return

Brand

Admiral

Aiwal

Akai

Audio Dynamics

Bell & Howell

Brooksonic

Canon

Select a code

Thu, Aug 2 2:22 PM

TestCode

Record

Stop

Clear

9. Scroll through the VCR brands using the navgation buttons. If you cannot find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR, try related brands that use the same code. Your VCR may also respond to multiple codes.

10. Use the remote control

SELECT button to try each code.

11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.

This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR. Before starting the test:

• Turn the VCR power on.

• Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.

• Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.

Signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable may provide unreliable test results.

Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control, to test the codes.

Test the VCR record and stop commands. If either command does not function, try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR emitter placement.

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Connecting a home entertainment system

The A/V receiver must be turned on in order to send the video signal to your TV.

You can integrate the DIRECTV® Receiver into your entertainment system to take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver.

• To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to

connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver’s

AUDIO IN jacks. Refer

to the figures on page 2 for rear panel connector locations.

• Dolby Digital - With the SAT-A65A model, you can enjoy programs that

contain a Dolby Digital sound track. We recommend that you listen in surround sound for maximum enjoyment of these programs. You can connect the stereo outputs of the SAT-A65A to a receiver that contains a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. This will provide you with three audio channels in the front and a mono surround channel.

• To take full advantage of Dolby Digital programming, connect the

SAT-A65A digital audio output to an external 5.1-channel Dolby Digital decoder or receiver. This provides you with three front channels, two independent surround channels, and a sub-woofer channel.

1. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2. Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V jacks.

A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver’s

3. AUX, optical connection, and digital output connections – If your audio receiver has coaxial or optical digital connectors, connect the appropriate type of cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (SAT-A65A

only) for two-channel digital stereo. If your A/V receiver is also capable of

decoding Dolby Digital, use this connection in order to listen in full

5.1-channel surround sound. Additional audio information begins on page 20.

4. Connect the VCR’s

A/V OUT jacks to a pair of the A/V receiver’s A/V IN

jacks.

5. Connect the A/V receiver’s

MONITOR OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN

jack.

6. Plug the components into an electrical outlet.

Note: If you have connected a VCR to your entertainment system in a way that routes the satellite receiver’s signal to your VCR before it reaches the TV, you may see a distorted picture if you try to record a copy-protected program. A programs. If this occurs, simply stop recording and the picture will automatically correct itself.

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