Sony SAT-HD100 User Manual

4-075-309-21 (1)
HDTV Receiver
DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver
Operating Instructions
To receive satellite programming, make sure y our Satellite Dish Antenna is properly installed. Then call DIRECTV to begin service.
DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)
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SAT-HD100
© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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 “d an ge rous 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 applian ce .
Note to the CATV Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of t he NEC that provides guid elines fo r proper grounding and, in partic u lar, specifies tha t the cable ground shall be connect ed to the grounding system of the buil ding 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 (National Electrical Code), which covers proper installation and gr oun d ing of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which specifies that the Satellite Dish Antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Attention
Telephone Line Interruption
Periodically, information on your DIRECT TICKET® and Pay Per View selections is sent, free of charge, via your tel ephone line to an 800 number. If you use your telephone during the time the information is be ing forwarded, you will hear static noise for approximately 30 seconds. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being sent, you can interrupt the sending of this information at any time by temporarily unplugging the phone line to the receiver.
Local Programming
With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit www.DIRECTV.com for information on av ailability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.
High Definition Programming
Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product.
Note on Recording Programming
Programming may be taped for home vie wing only. All othe r taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provid e rs for details.
Sony Software License Agreement
ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 92. 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 IMMEDIA TELY RETURN THE ENTIRE PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
The Digital Satellite Receiver is intended for use only within the United States.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Access Card Number:
Customer Support
For Programming
For subsc r iption information, o r to resolve problems related to programming, call DIRECTV at: 1-800-DIRECTV (3 47-3288)
For Hardware and Installation
To arrange for the installation of your Digital Satellite Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purch ased your system. For general information, or to res olve problems relat e d to the operation of y ou r Digital Satelli te Re ceiver or Satellite Dish Antenna, please contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions , call the So ny Satel lite System Informatio n Center at 1-800-838-7669. You may also contact Sony Electronics by visiting www.sony.com/support.
Trademark, Copyright, and License Information
Sony, Media Window, SmartFile, SignalSeeker, and Remote Commander are trademarks and The Sony Partnership and Express Support are service marks of Sony. DIRECTV, DIRECT TICKET and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, the double-D symbo l an d Pro Logic are trademarks of Dol b y Laboratories. Confide n t ial Unp ub li s h ed Works. © 1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved. Macrovision is a trademark of Macrovisio n Corporation.
Macrovision Information
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other l imi ted pay-per­view uses only u n less otherwise a u t horized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
StarSight Licensed
The manufacture and sale of the telev ision schedule fe ature of this product was licen se d u nd er one or more of the follow in g p at e nts of StarSight Telecast, In c .: U.S . Pat e nt Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; and 5,353,1 21; wit h use righ t s re served.
About These Operating Instructions
The z icon indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. A Note provides inform at ion that may be nec es s ary to complete the task.
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Getting to Know Your Digital Satellite Receiver
Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 6)
Using Your Remote Control (Page 16)
Selecting High or Standard Definition Output (Page 11)
POWER
OUTPUT SELECT
OUTPUT SELECT
Setting Up Non-Satellite Stations (Page 38)
Using the Program Guide (Page 45)
Setting Locks & Limits (Page 65)
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Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Digital Satellite Receiver. This manual can help you to become familiar with the many great features of the Digital S atell ite Receiver. Check below to find out about some of the most exciting features.
Convenience and Ease-of-Use
• The Program Guide shows the picture and sound in the Media Window™ while you check station and program information. See page 45.
• Operate your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from outside a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control. See pages 35–37.
Excellent Performance
• Connect your Digital Satellite Recei v er to a digital monitor to enjoy digital high definition programming. See pages 10–11.
• Select Dolby Digital audio to truly make your home thea ter come alive. See page 80.
Easy to Customize
• Organize the channels you r family wat ches most often by set ting up the Favor ite Stations gu ide. See pages 48–5 0.
• Control access to programming with the Locks & Limits f e ature. See pages 65–71.
Receiving Signals
You may enjoy many types of broadcasts with your Digital Satellite Receiver. Your Digital Satellite Receiver has three input jacks to accommodate the types of broadcasts you want to receive.
Broadcast
Reception
Input Jack
Digital Satellite Receiver
Analog TV
Digital TV
Standard Definition Digital Satellite TV
Analog Cable TV
High Definition Digital Satellite TV
Round 18-inch
Satellite
Dish
Antenna
TV Antenna
Cable TV connection
TV Antenna
Oval
24-inch
Satellite
Dish
Antenna
Oval 24-inch
Satellite Dish Antenna
VHF/UHF IN
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
SATELLITE IN
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Table of Contents
Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver
Carton Contents .................................................... 6
Setup and Connections.........................................7
Connection Overview ........................................... 7
Step 1: Connecting the Antennas or Cable TV....8
Step 2: Connecting Your Analog TV Set or
Digital Monitor................................................... 9
Connecting Your Analog TV Set........................................... 9
Connecting Your Digital Monitor............................. .......... 10
Step 3: Selecting High or Standard
Definition Output ............................................ 11
Step 4: Connecting Your VCR ............................. 12
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller..............13
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR ...................................13
Step 6: Connecting an Audio System................. 14
Step 7: Connecting the RF Antenna ...................14
Step 8: Connecting the Telephone Line and
AC Power Cord ............................... ...... ....... ..... 15
Step 9: Inserting the Access Card .......................15
Using Your Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries ........................................ 16
Selecting Items .................................................... 16
Understanding the Buttons................................ 17
Setting Up the Remote Control..........................19
Manufacturer Codes............................................20
Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver
Television Features..............................................22
Turning On the Power ........................................ 23
Changing Channels ............................................. 24
Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)............................................................43
Using the Alpha List........................................................... ..44
Using the Program Guide....................................................45
Using the Category Guide.......... ......................... ................46
Using the Station Index.......................................................47
Using the Favorite Stations Guide......................................48
Using Other Guides................................................ ..............51
Viewing Pay Per View Programs.........................................53
Setting Preferences
(PREFERENCES)..................................................54
Setting Display Options.......................................................55
Setting Up Custom Stations ................................................58
Selecting Data Service..........................................................60
Adjusting TV Properties
(TV PROPERTIES) ...............................................61
Setting Locks and Limits
(LOCKS & LIMITS)..............................................65
DIRECTV Locks & Limits and TV Locks & Limits..................67
Locking Your Receiver......................... ............. ............ ........70
Unlocking Your Receiver............. ............ ............. ............ ....71
Checking Service Provider Information
(DIRECTV) ..........................................................72
Viewing Messages................................................................73
Checking Your Purchases.....................................................74
Scheduling Programs
(TIMER & REC) ...................................................75
Recording Programs................................ ............. ................75
Using One Button Timer & Rec............................................76
Using the Timer & Rec Feature............................................77
Editing Timer & Rec Events..................................................79
Setting Audio Options
(AUDIO) .............................................................80
Changing the Current Audio...............................................81
Changing the Default Audio ...............................................81
Setting Dolby Digital Options.............. ...............................82
Setting Closed Captioning...................................................83
Other Information
Receiver
Control
Satellite Receiver
Displays
Connecting Yo ur D igital Satell ite
Using Your Remote
Viewing Pictures From Your Digital
Using the On-Screen
Using the On-Screen Displays
Using the Main Menu ......................................... 25
Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver
(SYSTEM)...........................................................26
Setting Up the Satellite or Digital TV Antenna ................. 27
Setting Up the VCR Control Feature................ ................... 30
Performing a System Test................................................... 33
Replacing Your Access Card................................................ 34
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception....................35
Setting Up Non-Satellite Stations....................................... 38
Setting the Clock.................................................................. 42
Location and Function of Controls.....................84
Front Panel................ ............ ............. ............ .......................84
Display Window................... ............. ......................... ..........84
Back Panel....................... ............. ............ ............. ................85
Specifications .......................................................86
Troubleshooting ..................................................87
FCC Regulations and Information.......................90
Limited Warranty.................................................91
Software License Agreement................. ...... .......92
Index.....................................................................93
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Other Information
Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver
Carton Contents
Check to make sure the following items are in the Digital Satellite Receivers carton. If you are missing any items, contact yo ur Sony dealer.
Digital Satellite Receiver
Note
Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport your Digital Satellite Receiver in the future.
AC Power Cord
Size AA Batteries
S-Video Cable Y/PB/PR Cable
Access Card
VCR Controller Audio/Video CableRF Coaxial Cable
RF Antenna
Remote Control
Telephone Cord
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Setup and
Connection
Connections
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Some cables are not supplied with your Digital Satellite Receiver.
VHF/UHF Jacks and Coaxial (RF) Cable
Use the VHF/UHF IN jacks to receiv e signals from a TV antenna or from a cable TV connection. You can also use the VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack to send audio and video signals to your TV.
SATELLITE IN Jack and RG-6 Coaxial Cable
Use the SATELLITE IN jack to receive signa ls from your Satellite Dish Antenna with RG-6 coaxial cable (not supplied).
Audio/Video Jacks and Audio/Video Cables (RCA-type)
Use the audio/video jacks to send good quality analo g video and stere o audio signals.
Overview
Follow the procedures or make the connections in each of the steps to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver.
Step 1: Connecting the Antennas or
Cable TV
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Step 2: Connecting Your Analog TV
Set or Digital Monitor
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Step 3: Selecting High or Standard
Definition Output
Page 11
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S-VIDEO Jacks and S-VIDEO Cables
Use the S-VIDEO jacks to send excellent quality analog video signal s.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Jack and Optical Cable
Use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack to send excell ent qualit y audio sign als. If connecting to a D olby Digital receiver, select Auto Select from the Dolby Digital pop-up in the Audio display to enjoy Dolby Digital sound (see page 82) (not supplied).
Y/PB/PR Jacks and Y/PB/PR Cables
Use the Y/PB/PR jacks to send excellent quality digital video signals.
VGA OUT Jack and VGA Cable
Use the VGA OUT jack to send excellent quality digital video signals to co mpat ible monitors (not supplied).
LOW SPEED DATA Jack and RS232 Cable
Use the LOW SPEED DATA jack to send information to certain compatible devices, such as Personal Video Recorders (not supplied).
TEL LINE Jack a nd RJ-11 Telephone Cable
Use the TEL LINE jack to connect to a telephone outlet. If you subscribe to DIRECTV programming, some services require a continuously connected telephone line. The telephone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV.
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Step 5: Connecting the VCR
Controller
(advanced connection)
Page 13
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Step 6: Connecting an Audio
System
(advanced connection)
Page 14
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Step 7: Connecting the
RF Antenna
(advanced connection)
Page 14
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Step 8: Connecting the Telephone
Line and AC Power Cord
Page 15
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Step 9: Inserting the Acce ss Card
Page 15
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Step 1: Connecting the Antennas or Cable TV
The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receive s satellite signals from, the Satellite Dish Antenna. The VHF/UHF IN and VHF/UHF IN (DTV) jacks receive signals from your TV antenna(s) or cable company service.
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If you have a local TV antenna or cable company service
Connect it to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your Digita l Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF adapter (not supplied).
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If you have a Digital TV
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Connect it to the VHF/UHF IN (DTV) jack on your Digital Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF adapter (not supplied).
Digital Satellite Receiver
If you have a Satellite Dish Antenna
Connect it to the SATELLITE IN jack on your Digital Satellite Receiver using RG-6 coaxial cable (not supplie d ).
CAUTION
Only connect you r au thorized Satellite Dish Antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack as described in the Installation Instructions. Connecting any other equipment to this jack could result in damage to the equipment and/or receiver.
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
RG-6 Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Antenna
VCR
CONTROL
LOW SPEED
DAT A
RF
REMOTE
VGA OUT
ACCESS CARD
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
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AUDIO/VIDE
(MON
Note
Your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions provides detailed instructions on how to install RG-6 coaxial cable from your Satellite Dish Antenna.
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For best reception performance, use the Sony SAN-18D3 or SAN-24MD1 Satell ite D ish Antenna.
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Step 2: Connecting Your Analog TV Set or Digital Monitor
Connecting Your Analog TV Set
Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below.
Digital Satellite Receiver
VIDEO
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
VCR
CONTROL
LOW SPEED
DAT A
RF
REMOTE
VGA OUT
ACCESS CARD
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
Cable
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VIDEO
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A/V input jacks
Connect the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using coaxial cable.
Note
With this connection, your input source is channel 3 or channel 4 depending on how you set the RF Output setting in the TV Properties display (see page 61).
Coaxial Cable
VHF/UHF
TV
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
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If your TV has A/V input jacks
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Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO1 or AUDIO/VIDEO2 jacks on your Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V input jacks on your TV using the supplied A/V cable. (Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.) If your TV has only one audio input, connect it to the L(MONO) jack on the receiver.
If your TV has an S-Video
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Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.
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Step 2: Connecting Your Analog TV Set or Digital Monitor (continued)
Connecting Your Digital Monitor
Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below.
Digital Satellite Receiver
VIDEO
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
Connect the
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SATELLITE IN
OUT
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
AUDIO/VIDEO1 or AUDIO/VIDEO2 jacks
Connect the AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT jacks on yo ur Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V input jacks on your Digital TV using t he supplied A/V cable. (Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.) If your Digital TV has only one audio input, connect it to the L(MONO) jack on the receiver.
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If your Digital TV has an S-Video input jack
Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.
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Use both the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks and the VIDEO 3 or VGA OUT jacks to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to your digital monitor. The VIDEO 3 or VGA OUT jacks will send the best quality signal to your digital monitor. The VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks will give you the option to view or record programs with high definition copyright restrictions.
VCR
CONTROL
VGA Cable
LOW SPEED
DAT A
S-Video Cable
TV
IN
VGA
RF
REMOTE
2b
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
ACCESS CARD
VGA OUT
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
IN
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DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
L
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
A/V Cable
IN
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B
P
B
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AUDIO
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If your Digital TV has
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Y/P
Connect the Y/PB/PR OUT jacks to the Y/P jacks on your TV using the supplied Y/P
If your Digital TV has a VGA input jack
Connect the VGA OUT jack to the VGA input jack on your TV using VGA cable (not supplied).
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Step 3: Selecting High or Standard Definition Output
After you connect your analog TV set or digital monitor to the Digital Satellite Receiver, use the OUTPUT SELECT button to select the correct type of output for the connection you made.
Receiver
Connecting Yo ur D igital Satell ite
POWER
OUTPUT SELECT GUIDE
OUTPUT SELECT
1a
If you connect to your analog TV set, digital monitor or VCR using the following outputs, select Vid e o 1/2, VHF/UHF 480i.
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT
1b
If you connect to your analog TV set or digital monitor using
Notes
You must select Video 1/2, VHF/UHF 480i” if you plan to record a program with your VCR.
Only one Output Select setting can be active at one time. For example, if your Digital Satellite Re ceiver is connected to your Digi tal Monitor using only the VGA jack, you must select the VGA 1080i Output Select setting.
the following output, and it accepts only 480i digital signals, select Video 3 480i to send standard definition digital video.
VIDEO 3 (Y/P
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B/PR)
If you connect to your digital monitor using the f ollowing output, and it accepts both 480i and 1080i digital signa ls, select Video 3 variable to send standard or high definition digital video.
VIDEO 3 (Y/P
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B/PR)
If you connect to your digital monitor using the f ollowing
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You can also use the OUTPUT SELECT button o n the remote control to change the OUTPUT SELECT setting (see page 18).
You may need to change your TV, VCR or digital monitor input as you change the OUTPUT SELECT.
output, and it accepts only 1080i digital signals, select Video 3 1080i to send high definition d igital video.
VIDEO 3 (Y/P
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B/PR)
If you connect to your digital monitor using the f ollowing output, select VGA 1080i to send high definition digital video.
VGA
DIGITAL TV/SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-HD100
MENU
TV or Digital Monitor
VHF/UHF
S VIDEO
VIDEO
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AUDIO
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VCR
S VIDEOVHF/UHF
TV or Digital Monitor
Y
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480i
Digital Monitor
Y
B
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480i /
1080i
Digital Monitor
Y
B
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1080i
Digital Monitor
VGA
VIDEO
AUDIO
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Step 4: Connecting Your VCR
You can record programs by connecting a VCR.
Digital Satellite Receiver
ACCESS CARD
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
VCR
CONTROL
LOW SPEED
DAT A
RF
REMOTE
VGA OUT
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DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
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VIDEO
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
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A/V jacks
Connect the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the VHF/ UHF input jack on yo ur VCR using coaxial cable.
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To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to contro l the re cording functions of your VCR, see Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller on page 13.
A/V Cable
If your VCR has A/V jacks
Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO1 or AUDIO/VIDEO2 jacks of your Digital Satellite Receiver t o the A/ V input jacks of your VCR using the supplied A/V cable. (Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.) If your Digital TV has only one audio input, connect it to the L(MONO) jack on the receiver.
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If your VCR has S-Video jacks
Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.
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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 30 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.
Digital Satellite Receiver
VIDEO
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
VCR
CONTROL
LOW SPEED
DAT A
RF
REMOTE
VGA OUT
ACCESS CARD
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
123
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
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To allow the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR
Connect the VCR Controller to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver.
In front of the VCR
Place the VCR Controller under and in front of the VCR. The VCR Controller must extend just in front of the infrared sensor of the VCR.
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If the infrared sensor is not marked on your VCR, shine a flashlight into the front panel of the VCR to locate the sensor.
Digital Satellite Receiver
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IR Sensor VCR (front view)
VCR (side view)
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VCR Controller
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN (DTV)
CONTROL
If you are using a Sony SmartFile VCR to take advantage of the Program Data Download feature
Use this connection instead of the VCR Controller connection. For information about setting up the VCR Control feature, see page 30. For details about the Program Data Download feature, refer to your SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.
VCR
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DAT A
ACCESS CARD
RF
REMOTE
VGA OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Monaural Cable (supplied with SmartFile VCR)
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Step 6: Connecting an Audio System
You can connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound enjoyment.
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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 35 for informatio n about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature.
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Do not place the RF Antenna directly on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver or any other metal object. For best results, place the RF Antenna in a visible location.
The operating range of th e remote c ontrol is about 100 feet when using the RF feature. This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions, weak batteries, etc.
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Step 8: Connecting the Telephone Line and AC Power Cord
The telephone line connection periodically sends information about your receiver and Access Card to your service provider.
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Connect the TEL LINE jack to a telephone line wall jack using the supplied telephone co rd.
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The Digital Satellite Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line to receive certain programming and to order using the remote control.
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Step 9: Inserting the Access Card
After you insert the Access Card and your Satellite Dish Antenna is installed, you are ready to begin enjoying digital satellite programming. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) to begin service.
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Using Your Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
Before you can use the remote control, you must insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate other audio/video equipment, such as a TV or VCR, you must set up the remote control (see page 19).
1 Push and slide open the battery
compartment.
Notes
When the batteries become weak, the Function button indicators flash. If the remote contro l does not work p roperly, 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 youve set up may be erased. To set up the remote control again, see Setting Up the Remote Control on page 19.
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.
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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1 Move the joystick in any direction to
move the highlight to the item you want.
2 Press down on the joystick to select
the item.
Understanding the Buttons
1 MUTING button
Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
2 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 19).
3 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 19).
4 (Dot) button
Use with the 0–9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels (for example, 2.1).
5 IND EX button
Opens the Station Index.
6 MENU button
Opens the Main Menu.
7 VOL (Volume) +/ button
Adjusts the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
8 Joystick
Moving the joystick up, down, left, and right moves the highlight in on-screen displays. Press the joystick to select the highlighted item.
9 DISPLAY button
Opens the program information display for the current program.
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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 19 for details.
q; CODE SET button
Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see page 19).
qa POWER buttons
Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver and TV. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
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Understanding the Buttons (continued)
qs FUNCTION buttons
Select the equipment (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, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
qd TV/SAT button
Switches the signal being output by the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack (see page 85).
qf 0–9 and ENTER buttons
Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.
qg FAVORITE button
Opens the Favorite Stations guide.
qh GUIDE button
Opens the Program Guide.
qj CH (Channel) +/ butt o n
Changes channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH button pages through the guide.
wd DVD Control buttons
Let you highlight and sele ct items in DVD Menus. To operate your DVD player, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
wf OUTPUT SELECT button
Changes the video output of your Digital Satellite Receiver (see page 11). The available settings are:
Video 1/2, VHF/UHF 480i
Video 3 480i
Video 3 variable
Video 3 1080i
VGA 1080i
wg POWER button
Turns on or off other devices in your A/V system selected with the AV3/AV2/ DVD/AMP switch. To operate these other devices, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
wh AMP INPUT button
Selects the main input of your audio receiver. To operate your audio receiver, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
qk EXIT button
Closes all on-screen displays including program guides and menus.
ql JUMP button
Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.
w; TV/VCR button
Switches between the inputs of your VCR. To operate your VCR, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
wa VCR/DVD Control buttons
Operate VCR/DVD features such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate your VCR/DVD, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
ws DVD MENU button
Opens the menu system of the current DVD. To operate your DVD player, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
wj AV3/AV2/DVD/AMP switch
Sets the remote to operate other devices in your home theater. To operate these other devices, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
wk AMP VOL (Amplifier Volume) +/ buttons
Adjust the volume of your audio receiver. To operate your audio receiver, you must first set up the remote control (see page 19).
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Setting Up the Remote Control
The RM-Y808 remote control can be programmed to operate most audio/video equipment. The remote control comes from the factory ready to control most Sony
TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and amplifiers.
Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the
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You can find these c odes on pages 20 and 21.
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Remember to aim the remote control at the device you are trying to operate.
To control extra VCRs, a DVD player or an audio receiver (AMP) w ith the RM-Y808 remote control, slide the device switch to AV2, AV3, DVD or AMP after you have set up the remote with the correct manufacturer co de .
Press the CODE SET button.
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CODE SET
Press the 0–9 buttons to input the manu facturer
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The function indicator goes off, and the remote is setup to operate that device.
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Press the POWER button for that equipment, then press other operation controls such as the CH (channel) +/– button. If the device does not respond to the remote control, repeat from step 2 and enter a different manufacturer code in step 3.
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Manufacturer Codes
The RM-Y808 remote control is compatible with most models of the follow ing brands.
TV Codes VCR Codes
Manufacturer Code
Sony
Admiral (M. Wards) 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, 1 13, 120, 12 1, 12 3, 103, 115 Fisher 125 General Electric 102, 118, 103, 107 Goldstar 103, 113, 112, 130 Hitachi 131, 113, 103, 132 JCPenney 103, 102, 130, 107 JVC 128, 129 KTV 133, 113, 103, 123, 134 Loewe 111 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 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 Teknika 109 Toshiba 119, 114 Videch 131, 103, 112 Wards 113, 103, 115, 112 Zenith 108, 110
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Sony 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, 33 7 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 JCPenney 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, 32 6 Multitech 325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327 Panasonic 308, 309, 30 6, 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,
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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
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AMP (Amp li fier) Codes
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
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Sony 601 Panasonic 604 Pioneer 605 RCA 602 Toshiba 603
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Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver
Television Features
Your Digital Satellite Receiver can receive several different types of broadcasts and display them on yo ur analog TV set or digital monitor. Each type of broadcast that you receive has different qualities that can affect the way you enjoy your programming.
Analog Television Broadcast
Most people are familiar with the features of analog television broadcasts.
Signals received with a TV antenna or cable TV company connection
Good quality audio and video
Satellite Television Broadcast
Satellite television can deliver a variety of high quality programming features.
Signals received with an 18-inch Round Satellite Dish Antenna or 24-inch Oval Satellite Dish Antenna
Excellent quality audio available with a Dolby Digital audio receiver
Great quality video always available in standard or “480i definition
Excellent quality video available in high or 1080i definition with a
24-inch oval Satellite Dish Antenn a and a digital monitor
On-screen Program guides always ava ilable
Programming may be available in both standard aspect ratio (4:3) and
wide aspect ratio (16:9)
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Digital Television Broadcast
Digital television broadcasts are now available in many areas, providing high quality programming features.
Signals received with a TV antenna
Excellent quality audio available with a Dolby Digital audio receiver
Great quality video always available in standard or “480i definition
Excellent quality video available in high or 1080i definition with a
digital monitor
Programming may be available in both standard aspect ratio (4:3) and wide aspect ratio (16:9)
Turning On the Power
Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the
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The POWER indicator lights up .
Press the TV button to turn on the TV.
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Depending on how you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV, the input source could be channel 3 or channel 4, or you may need to use the TV/VIDEO button to select one of the A/V input sources.
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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.
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Changing Channels
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Press the SAT FUNCTION button.
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.
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Use the (dot) button when entering channel numbers to directly tune to a digital TV subchannel (for example channel 10.2).
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You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button.
You can also change channels by entering the channel number using the 0–9 buttons, and either pressing the ENTER button or waiting several seconds.
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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.
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Using the On-Screen Displays
Using the Main Menu
The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the fea tures your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer.
Press the MENU button.
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Highlight and select the feature you want to
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Adjust and test your Digital Satellite Rec eivers settings.
Antenna
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System Test
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Remote Control
Non-Satellite
Clock
TV Properties (Page 61)
Adjust your Di g ital Satellite Receiver to wo rk with your TV.
Aspect Ratio
Screen Format
High Definition Output
Select
RF Output
DIRECTV (Page 72)
Read messages from your service provider and review pay per view purchases.
Messages
Purchases
GUIDES (Page 43)
Access the many guides that help you find the program you want.
Alpha List
Program Guide
Category Guide
Station Index
Favorite Stations
Other Guides
TIMER & REC (Page 75)
Schedule program tuning and recording.
PREFERENCES (Page 54)
Adjust the way menus and information appear .
Display Options
Custom Stations
Data Service
LOCKS & LIMITS (Page 65)
Control access to your Digital Satellite Receiver.
AUDIO (Page 80)
Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for multiple lang uage program s. Select the Dolb y Digital and closed caption settings.
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Closing the Main Menu
Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu (the current program appears on your screen). You can also press the EXIT button on your remote control.
The on-screen displays close automatically after several minutes.
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Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)
Using the System Menu
The System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital Satellite Receiver so it matches your preferences and optimizes the conditions of your home entertainment system.
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
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The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
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Closes the SYSTEM pop-up to show the Main Menu.
Antenna
Lets you find the position of the satellite and helps you get the strongest signal from your Satellite Dish Antenna and digital TV antenna. (see page 27).
VCR Control
Lets you set up and test your VCR using the VCR Controller (see page 30).
System Test
Lets you test the connections to your Satellite Dish Antenna, and telephone lin e (see page 33).
Highlight and select the item you want to set up .
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Access Card
Lets you initia lize a replacement card (see page 34).
Remote Control
Lets you set up the receiver so the remote control can operate the receiver from outside a cabinet or from another room (see page 35 ).
Non-Satellite
Lets you set up your Digital Satellite Receiver to receive signals from a local TV antenna or analog cable TV connection (see page 38).
Clock
Lets you set the clock only if you do not receive satellite signals (see page 42).
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This display helps you or your profess ional installer aim your Satellit e Dish Antenna or your digital TV antenn a to get the strongest signal. For complete information on installation of your Satellite Dish Antenna, see the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions.
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
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The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
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Antenna Type
Select Round, Oval 2-Sat, Oval 3-Sat, or Digital TV depending on your Antenna type.
Transponder
Selects a transponder for the satellite signal strength meter.
Antenna Location
Lets you find out the direction of the satellite from your location.
Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt
Shows how to aim your Satellite Dish Antenna depending on your antenna type and location.
Status
Locked shows tha t your Satel l ite Dish Antenna is receiving a signal. Unlocked shows that a signal is not
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Most areas of the United States will not receive a peak satellite signal strength of 100. Although there is no picture quality difference between a signal strength of 70 and 100 for satellite signals and 80 and 100 for digital TV signals, a higher signal strength will limit any negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow.
Return
Closes the Antenna display to show the Main Menu.
Help
Opens information ab out the Antenna display.
Signal Strength Meter
Shows the current and peak levels of the signal stren g t h .
Signal Seeker
When using a Round anten na , shows that your Satellite Dish Antennas Signal Seeker can be used.
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Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued)
Selecting an Antenna
You or your p rof essi onal ins tal le r ca n ch oose to vie w in for matio n a bout your Satellite Dish Antenna or your digital TV antenna. After you ha ve entered your antenna type, you can use the Antenna Location pop-up to help aim your Satellite Dish Antenna or the Signal Strength Meter to help aim your Satellite Dish Antenna or your digital TV antenna.
1 Highlight and select “Antenna from the Antenna
display.
The Antenna Type display appears.
2 Highlight and select either “DIRECTV or Digital TV
depending on which type of antenna you will check.
The DIRECTV Antenna Type display appears if you selected DIRECTV. The digital TV antenna information appears on the antenna display if you selected Digital TV. You can then use the Signal Strength Meter to help aim your digital TV antenna.
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Selecting off in the Signal Seeker pop-up may allow you to see the Sign al Strength Meter if you use a diplexer or certain other accessories with your Satellite Dish Ante n n a.
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The Signal Seeker feature is available only with the Sony Round Antenna. See your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions for more information about this feature.
3 If you selected “DIRECTV in step 2, hi ghli ght and sel ect
the Satellite Dish Antenna type you have installed
The Signal Seeker pop-up appears on the Antenna display if you selected Round. Skip to step 5 if you selected Oval 2-Sat or Oval 3-Sat.
4 If you selected Round in step 3, highlight and select
On”.
The Signal Seeker pop-up closes to show the DIRECTV Antenna Type Display.
5 Select Return”.
The DIRECTV Antenna Type display closes to show the Antenna display. You can then use the Antenna Location pop-up and the Signal Strength Meter to help aim your S atellite Dish Antenna.
Entering Your Antenna Location
The Antenna Location pop-up helps you or your professional installer aim your Satellite Dish Antenna based on your zip code or your latitude and longitude location.
1 Highlight and select “Antenna Location from the
Antenna display.
The Antenna Location pop-up appears.
2 Select Zip Code”.
The Zip Code pop-up appears.
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If it is more conve nient for you to enter latitude and longitude, select
Latitude & Longitude instead of Zip Code”.
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Round Satellite Dish Antennas do not have a Tilt setting.
3 Enter your Zip Code, then select OK”.
If you have a Round Satellite Dish Antenna, you or your professional installer can use the azimuth and elevation readings to aim the antenna. If you have an Oval 2-Sat or Oval 3-Sat Satellite Dish Antenna, you or your professional installer can use the azimuth, ele vation and tilt re adings to aim the antenna.
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OK
Closes the pop-up and saves your changes.
Cancel
Closes the pop-up without saving the changes.
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