Sony SAT-A55 manual Setting the Aspect Ratio, Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV

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Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued)

Setting the Aspect Ratio

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The aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newer TVs may offer the 16:9 ratio which is similar to the proportions of a movie screen. Most TVs use the standard 4:3 ratio.

1	Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
	SYSTEM.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

2	Highlight and select “Aspect Ratio”.
	The Aspect Ratio display appears.

Return

Closes the Aspect Ratio display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Aspect Ratio display.

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Note

To use the Wide aspect ratio feature, you must receive a 16:9 aspect ratio signal. Check with your service provider to see if 16:9 programming is available.

Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV.

The highlight moves to “Return”.

4 Select “Return”.

The Aspect Ratio display closes to show the Main Menu.

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Local Programming For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption For ProgrammingSetting Locks & Limits Setting Up Your DigitalSatellite Receiver Using the Favorite Stations GuideConvenience and Ease-of-Use Excellent PerformanceEasy to Customize Table of Contents Carton Contents Connecting the AC Power Cord Inserting the Access Card Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna Telephone LineConnecting the VCR Controller Connection OverviewRG-6 Coaxial Cable from Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone LineDigital Satellite Receiver Satellite Dish AntennaConnecting Your TV Connecting Your Digital Satellite ReceiverIf your TV and VCR have A/V jacks Adding a VCR and Audio System1b If you have a stereo or Dolby Pro Logic audio system 2c If your TV and VCR do not have A/V jacksFront of the VCR Connecting the VCR ControllerConnecting a Sony SmartFile VCR IR Sensor VCR front viewConnecting the RF Antenna SAT-A55 only If you want to use the RF FeatureAC Power Cord To power outlet Connecting the AC Power CordInserting the Access Card Access CardUsing Your Remote Control RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 modelWj Power button Qa Power buttonsWs VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch Qs Function buttonsRM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model Qg Guide button Qd VCR Control buttonsQf 0-9 and Enter buttons Qj Arrow and buttonsRM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 model RM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 modelSelecting Items Turning On the Power To make sure you are viewing satellite picturesChanging Channels Press the SAT Function buttonPress the CH +/- buttons Access Using the Main MenuHighlight and select the feature you want to Closing the Main MenuSystem Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SystemUsing the System Menu System pop-up appearsSetting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna Highlight and select AntennaAntenna display appears Highlight and select Antenna Type from the Antenna Display Signal Seeker pop-up closes to show the Antenna DisplaySelecting an Antenna Type Highlight and select On if you selected RoundEnter your Zip Code, then select OK Entering Your Antenna LocationSelect Zip Code Antenna Location pop-up appearsSetting Up the VCR Control Feature VCR Control display appears Select a VCR manufacturer code from the list Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR Select Yes to perform a VCR testTitle appears at the beginning of any Timer & Rec event Setting Up Auto Title InsertWhen the scheduled event begins Select On or OffSelect Return Performing a System TestHighlight and select System Test System Test display appearsAspect Ratio display appears Setting the Aspect RatioHighlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV Highlight moves to ReturnDisplay shows instructions on how to proceed Replacing Your Access CardComplete the replacement process System pop-upRemote Signal Remote Control display appearsRemote Signal pop-up appears RF Security ControlHighlight and select RF Setting the Security CodeSelect Remote Control from the System pop-up see Highlight and select ReturnSelect a different security code Press the Code SET button on the remote controlSelect Yes Select OK to save your changesGuides Using the Guides MenuViewing Station and Program Information Guides Highlight and select the guide you want to useHighlight and select a program Using the Alpha ListHighlight and select a category Alpha List guide appearsHighlight the program you want Using the Program GuidePress the Guide button Select the program you wantHighlight and select the category you want Using the Category GuidePress the Category button Highlight and select the program you wantHighlight the station you want Using the Station IndexPress the Index button Select the station you wantHighlight and select the Favorite Title you want Using the Favorite Stations GuidePress the Favorite button Highlight and select the station you wantCustomizing the Favorite Stations Guide Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit When your title is complete, highlight and select OKEditing the Title of a Favorite Title Select Edit Title from the pop-up menuUsing Other Guides Select the Guide Type you wantSelect the time range you want If the category you select has subcategories, the available Select the category you wantSelect the subcategory you want Subcategories appearViewing Pay Per View Programs Highlight and select the item you want to adjust Adjusting the Displays PreferencesUsing the Preferences Menu PreferencesColors Setting Display OptionsDisplay Options display appears Station orderHighlight and select the color scheme you like Changing the Color SchemeDisplay see Colors pop-up appearsHighlight and select the order you like Changing the Surf SettingChanging the Station Order Highlight and select On or OffSetting Up Custom Stations Custom Stations display appearsRemove the X mark Selecting Data ServicesHighlight and select a station icon to add or Custom Stations display closes to show the Main MenuHighlight and select the message you want to Viewing Messages MessagesMessages ReadLocks & Limits Setting Locks and Limits Locks & LimitsUsing the Locks & Limits Display Locks & Limits display appearsHighlight and select OK Changing the Spending LimitPress the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value Spending Limit pop-up appearsPay Per View Access pop-up appears Changing the Pay Per View Access SettingSelect Yes to block access to pay per view programs Changing the Rating LimitStations Blocked display appears Changing the Stations Blocked SettingsHighlight and select a station icon to block that station Block AllLocking Your Receiver Enter your passcode againButton Unlocking Your ReceiverHighlight and select Edit Highlight and select UnlockPurchases Checking Pay Per View PurchasesChecking Your Purchases Highlight and select the purchase number youScheduling Programs Timer & REC Using One Button Timer & RecTimer & Rec display appears Using the Timer & Rec FeatureTimer & REC NumberMove the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps Follow the steps below to set the timerREC display Press V/v to select from FollowingHighlight and select the number of the event you Editing Timer EventsYou can easily edit or delete timer events Want to editHighlight and select the setting you want to Setting Audio Options AudioUsing the Audio Display AudioSetting Up the Remote Control VCR Codes Manufacturer CodesTV Codes SonyDVD Codes RM-Y802 Only AMP Amplifier Codes RM-Y802 OnlyCable Box Codes RM-Y802 Only Location and Function of Controls Front PanelSAT-A55 Back Panel SAT-B55 Back Panel VCR Control jackSpecifications Poor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snows TroubleshootingProblem What you can do Poor picture quality or no picture You cannot access a programProgram highlighted in the Program Guide does not appear Problem What you can doYou cannot cancel a pay per view order You cannot see any Favorite StationsAudio noise Access Card problemsRemote control does not work Frozen picture or displayPage Radio Interference Information Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and Information Declaration of ConformitySony Limited WarrantyDigital Satellite Receivers About Sony Customer SupportIndex