Sony SA-TW60 User Manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder

Installation Guide

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Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder:

• Make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna is properly installed.

• Follow the steps in “Connecting Your Receiver/Recorder” on pages 7-12.

• Begin service with UltimateTV by following the on-screen steps.

• Begin service with DIRECTV by calling: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

SAT-W60

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder to rain or moisture.

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

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

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

! To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an

extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

✍ Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in these Operating Instructions could

void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon Sony Customer Service regarding this product.

Model No. SAT-W60 Serial No. Access Card No.

Trademarks

Sony is a trademark of Sony. Microsoft, UltimateTV, the Ultimate TV Logo, WebTV, and the WebTV logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a division of Hughes Electronics, and are used with permission. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.

Other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Notice

Your Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder provides access to the Internet and the World Wide Web. Information on the Internet and World Wide Web is created by millions of individuals and organizations. This is what gives the Internet its diversity and value. However, some information may include material which you find objectionable. Sony is not responsible for the content of material accessed through your Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder.

The Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder, like other Internet devices, does not support all data formats.

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Contents

Connecting Your Receiver/Recorder ..................................7

Package Contents...............................................................................7

Cables and Jacks.................................................................................8

Connection Overview .....................................................................9

Step 1: Connecting the Antenna.....................................................10

Step 2: Connecting Your Phone Line............................................. 10

Step 3: Connecting Your TV Set..................................................... 11

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power..................................................12

Step 5: Inserting the Access Card and Smart Card...................... 12

Making Advanced Connections........................................13

Advanced Connection: Connecting Your VCR ........................... 13

Advanced Connection: Connecting Your VCR Controller........ 14

Advanced Connection: Connecting an Audio System...............15

Advanced Connection: Connecting a Microphone..................... 15

Advanced Connection: Connecting a Printer ..............................16

Advanced Connection: Connecting a Camcorder....................... 16

Using Your Remote Control..............................................17

Inserting the Batteries......................................................................17

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

Setting Up the Remote Control...................................................... 21

Manufacturer Codes........................................................................22

Other Information .............................................................24

Front Panel Controls & Terminals.................................................24

Back Panel Terminals....................................................................... 25

Specifications .................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 27

Limited Warranty.............................................................................29

FCC Regulations and Information ..............................................31

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Connecting Your Receiver/Recorder

Package Contents

Make sure you have received all of the following items in your Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder package.

Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder

SAT

MUTING

TV/VID

FUNCTIO

SAT

INDO

PIP

XIT

456

RECENT

E W /

V T

ENTER

HOME

MY SHOW

BACK

OPTIONS

INFO

GUIDE

OLL

SCR

T E

S E D

O C

4 0 8

-Y M R

Smart Card

Access Card

Boxed spearately

WEB

F1 Fav Home Search Mail Find Info GoTo Save Send

Esc

Tab

Caps Lock

Shift

Cmd

Ctrl

Keyboard (For keyboard instructions, please

F6F5F4F3F2 F7

Alt

Delete

Edit

Back

Scroll

Return

Scroll

Shift

Down

Option

Recent

Alt

Size AA Batteries (4)

refer to the keyboard manual)

✍ If you are missing any of these items, contact your Sony dealer.

Keyboard Manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder

Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your receiver/recorder.

VHF/UHF Jacks and Coaxial (RF) Cable

Use the VHF/UHF IN jacks to receive 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 Jacks and RG-6 Coaxial cable

Use the SATELLITE IN jacks to receive signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna with RG-6 coaxial cable.

Audio/Video Jacks and Audio/Video Cables (RCA-type)

Use the audio/video jacks to send good quality analog video and stereo audio signals.

S-VIDEO Jack and S-VIDEO Cables

Use the S-VIDEO jack to send excellent quality analog video signal.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Jack and Optical Cable

Use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack to send excellent quality audio signal.

TEL LINE Jack and 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 and to use for connection to the UltimateTV (WebTV) service. (connection is needed for UltimateTV service)

IR Blaster Jack and Controller

Use the IR jack to connect your Infrared Controller to your Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder. This allows you to control your VCR and/or Cable Box through your Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder.

MIC (Microphone) Jack

Use the MIC jack to connect to an external microphone. This allows you to record and send voice messages on the Web in e-mail notes.

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Connection Overview

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

Connecting Your Receiver/Recorder

Step 1: Connecting the Antenna

Page 10

Step 2: Connecting the Telephone Line

Page 10

Step 3: Connecting Your TV

Page 11

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power

Page 12

Step 5: Inserting the Access Card and Smart Card

Page 12

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Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder

Step 1: Connecting the Antenna

Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder

Connect the SATELLITE IN jack

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

Connect the 2nd signal if you

have Dual LNB. Advance Set Up for dual output.

Step 2: Connecting Your Phone Line

Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder

Connect the TELEPHONE

LINE jack to a telephone line wall jack using the supplied telephone cord.

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