Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 Programming the Remote Control, To Check if the Code Number Works

Programming the Remote Control

You can also find these code numbers using the on-screen displays. See “Displaying the Programmable Codes” on page 74.

You must perform step 3 within 10 seconds of step 2, or you must start again from step 2.

You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must start again from step 2. To cancel the operation, press the ENTER button.

The Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs.

If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have other video components that you want to control with the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote, use the following procedures to program the remote.

Note

Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to be used with the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote.

To program the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote:

1 Turn to “Programmable Codes” on page 86, and find the three- digit code number for your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the following procedures.

2 Press the CODE SET button.

3 Press the FUNCTION button (VTR, SAT or TV) for the component you’re setting up. SAT-A4 Only: To set up a VCR or laserdisc player, set the slide switch to any position (VTR3/VTR2/DVD/ AMP).

4 Enter the three-digit code number.

5 Press the ENTER button.

To Check if the Code Number Works

Use the following procedure to make sure the code you’ve entered works:

1 Aim the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote control at the component and press the POWER button that corresponds to that component.

2 For TVs and VCRs: If the component responds, try the POWER, CH+ and CH- buttons. If the component responds, you’re done.

3 If the code doesn’t work for your component:

qTry programming the remote using the other codes listed for your component.

qIf you cannot get your component to respond to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote — even after trying all the code numbers for your component — your component may not be compatible with the Digital Satellite Receiver’s remote. If this happens, you must use your component’s own remote to operate it.

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