Sony SAT-A55 Connecting the VCR Controller, Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCR, Front of the VCR

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Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller

1a To allow the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR

Connect the VCR Controller to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver.

Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR.

See “Setting Up the VCR Control Feature” on page 26 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.

						Digital Satellite Receiver
	ACCESS CARD				RF REMOTE	CH3
					RF REMOTE	CH4
						CH4
		SATELLITE IN		AUDIO	VIDEO	VHF/UHF IN
	DIGITAL					1
	OUT	LOW SPEED DATA				S VIDEO
	(OPTICAL)	LOW SPEED DATA
						2
			R	L(MONO)		VHF(SAT)/UHF	AC IN~
						OUT	AC IN~
	VCR CONTROL						TEL LINE
	VCR CONTROL				VIDEO OUT		TEL LINE
					VIDEO OUT

Connecting Your Digital Satellite 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.

zTip

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

1a

VCR Controller
Cable	VCR Controller

IR Sensor

VCR (front view)

VCR (side view)

1/2" to 1"

VCR

Controller

1b 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 26. For details about the Program Data Download feature, refer to your SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR

						Digital Satellite Receiver
	ACCESS CARD				RF REMOTE	CH3
					RF REMOTE	CH4
		SATELLITE IN		AUDIO	VIDEO	VHF/UHF IN
	DIGITAL					1
	OUT	LOW SPEED DATA				S VIDEO
	(OPTICAL)	LOW SPEED DATA
						2
			R	L(MONO)		VHF(SAT)/UHF	AC IN~
	VCR CONTROL			L(MONO)		OUT	TEL LINE
	VCR CONTROL				VIDEO OUT	OUT	TEL LINE
					VIDEO OUT

1b	Monaural Cable (supplied with
	Monaural Cable (supplied with
	SmartFile VCR)

Sony SmartFile VCR

	LINE	CPD IN
	IN	IN
AUDIO	VIDEO S VIDEO
	LINE	OUT
	OUT	OUT
	OUT

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Programming For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption Local ProgrammingGuide Setting Up Your DigitalSatellite Receiver Using the Favorite Stations Setting Locks & LimitsEasy to Customize Convenience and Ease-of-UseExcellent Performance Table of Contents Carton Contents Connection Overview Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna Telephone LineConnecting the VCR Controller Connecting the AC Power Cord Inserting the Access CardSatellite Dish Antenna Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone LineDigital Satellite Receiver RG-6 Coaxial Cable fromConnecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting Your TV2c If your TV and VCR do not have A/V jacks Adding a VCR and Audio System1b If you have a stereo or Dolby Pro Logic audio system If your TV and VCR have A/V jacksIR Sensor VCR front view Connecting the VCR ControllerConnecting a Sony SmartFile VCR Front of the VCRIf you want to use the RF Feature Connecting the RF Antenna SAT-A55 onlyAccess Card Connecting the AC Power CordInserting the Access Card AC Power Cord To power outletRM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 model Using Your Remote ControlQs Function buttons Qa Power buttonsWs VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch Wj Power buttonRM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model Qj Arrow and buttons Qd VCR Control buttonsQf 0-9 and Enter buttons Qg Guide buttonSelecting Items RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 modelRM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures Turning On the PowerPress the CH +/- buttons Changing ChannelsPress the SAT Function button Closing the Main Menu Using the Main MenuHighlight and select the feature you want to AccessSystem pop-up appears Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SystemUsing the System Menu SystemAntenna display appears Setting Up the Satellite Dish AntennaHighlight and select Antenna Highlight and select On if you selected Round Signal Seeker pop-up closes to show the Antenna DisplaySelecting an Antenna Type Highlight and select Antenna Type from the Antenna DisplayAntenna Location pop-up appears Entering Your Antenna LocationSelect Zip Code Enter your Zip Code, then select OKVCR Control display appears Setting Up the VCR Control FeatureSelect Yes to perform a VCR test Setting the VCR Manufacturer CodeHighlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR Select a VCR manufacturer code from the listSelect On or Off Setting Up Auto Title InsertWhen the scheduled event begins Title appears at the beginning of any Timer & Rec eventSystem Test display appears Performing a System TestHighlight and select System Test Select ReturnHighlight moves to Return Setting the Aspect RatioHighlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV Aspect Ratio display appearsSystem pop-up Replacing Your Access CardComplete the replacement process Display shows instructions on how to proceedRF Security Control Remote Control display appearsRemote Signal pop-up appears Remote SignalHighlight and select Return Setting the Security CodeSelect Remote Control from the System pop-up see Highlight and select RFSelect OK to save your changes Press the Code SET button on the remote controlSelect Yes Select a different security codeHighlight and select the guide you want to use Using the Guides MenuViewing Station and Program Information Guides GuidesAlpha List guide appears Using the Alpha ListHighlight and select a category Highlight and select a programSelect the program you want Using the Program GuidePress the Guide button Highlight the program you wantHighlight and select the program you want Using the Category GuidePress the Category button Highlight and select the category you wantSelect the station you want Using the Station IndexPress the Index button Highlight the station you wantHighlight and select the station you want Using the Favorite Stations GuidePress the Favorite button Highlight and select the Favorite Title you wantCustomizing the Favorite Stations Guide Select Edit Title from the pop-up menu When your title is complete, highlight and select OKEditing the Title of a Favorite Title Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to editSelect the time range you want Using Other GuidesSelect the Guide Type you want Subcategories appear Select the category you wantSelect the subcategory you want If the category you select has subcategories, the availableViewing Pay Per View Programs Preferences Adjusting the Displays PreferencesUsing the Preferences Menu Highlight and select the item you want to adjustStation order Setting Display OptionsDisplay Options display appears ColorsColors pop-up appears Changing the Color SchemeDisplay see Highlight and select the color scheme you likeHighlight and select On or Off Changing the Surf SettingChanging the Station Order Highlight and select the order you likeCustom Stations display appears Setting Up Custom StationsCustom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu Selecting Data ServicesHighlight and select a station icon to add or Remove the X markRead Viewing Messages MessagesMessages Highlight and select the message you want toLocks & Limits display appears Setting Locks and Limits Locks & LimitsUsing the Locks & Limits Display Locks & LimitsSpending Limit pop-up appears Changing the Spending LimitPress the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value Highlight and select OKChanging the Rating Limit Changing the Pay Per View Access SettingSelect Yes to block access to pay per view programs Pay Per View Access pop-up appearsBlock All Changing the Stations Blocked SettingsHighlight and select a station icon to block that station Stations Blocked display appearsEnter your passcode again Locking Your ReceiverHighlight and select Unlock Unlocking Your ReceiverHighlight and select Edit ButtonHighlight and select the purchase number you Checking Pay Per View PurchasesChecking Your Purchases PurchasesUsing One Button Timer & Rec Scheduling Programs Timer & RECNumber Using the Timer & Rec FeatureTimer & REC Timer & Rec display appearsPress V/v to select from Following Follow the steps below to set the timerREC display Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these stepsWant to edit Editing Timer EventsYou can easily edit or delete timer events Highlight and select the number of the event youAudio Setting Audio Options AudioUsing the Audio Display Highlight and select the setting you want toSetting Up the Remote Control Sony Manufacturer CodesTV Codes VCR CodesCable Box Codes RM-Y802 Only DVD Codes RM-Y802 OnlyAMP Amplifier Codes RM-Y802 Only Front Panel Location and Function of ControlsSAT-A55 Back Panel VCR Control jack SAT-B55 Back PanelSpecifications You cannot access a program TroubleshootingProblem What you can do Poor picture quality or no picture Poor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snowsYou cannot see any Favorite Stations Problem What you can doYou cannot cancel a pay per view order Program highlighted in the Program Guide does not appearFrozen picture or display Access Card problemsRemote control does not work Audio noisePage Declaration of Conformity Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and Information Radio Interference InformationAbout Sony Customer Support Limited WarrantyDigital Satellite Receivers SonyIndex