Sony SAT-A1 Back Panel

Back Panel

RF REMOTE

SATELLITE IN					VHF/UHF
		AUDIO		VIDEO S VIDEO	CH 3	IN	AC OUT
		R	L		CH 3		AC OUT
		R	L		CH 4
CONTROL S	AUDIO 3				CH 4
CONTROL S	AUDIO 3
IN		OUT			VHF(SAT)/UHF
	R	L			VHF(SAT)/UHF		TEL LINE
LOW SPEED DATA WIDE BAND DATA						OUT
OUT			(MONO)				AC IN
OUT							AC IN

Connector

Description

Cable Type

LOW SPEED DATA	Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as
	they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required.

Depends on future applications (D-sub 9 pin)

SATELLITE IN	Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna.	RG6 Coaxial
		(75-ohm/F-type)

WIDE BAND DATA	Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies	Depends on future
	(such as high-definition television), as they are introduced.	applications
	Additional accessories may be required.	(D-sub 15 pin)

CONTROL-S	Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony	Audio mono
(IN/OUT)	infrared-controlled audio or video component.	miniplug

RF REMOTE	Connects to the RF antenna.	RCA-type

AUDIO 3 OUT (R)/(L)	Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of	Audio (2)
	your audio or video component.	(RCA-type)

AUDIO (R)/(L)	Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of	Audio (2)
OUT	your audio or video component.	(RCA-type)

VIDEO OUT	Connects your DSS receiver to your TV or VCR’s video input.	Video
		(RCA-type)

S-VIDEO OUT	Allows you to connect your DSS receiver directly to your TV (if	S-Video
	your TV has S-VIDEO IN).	(4-pin mini DIN)

CH3/CH4 Switch	Determines the TV channel on which programs from the DSS
	receiver can be viewed.

VHF/UHF IN	Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to your normal	RG59 Coaxial
	(terrestrial) TV or cable TV service.	(75-ohm/F-type)

VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT	Connects to your TV or VCR.	RG59 Coaxial
		(75-ohm/F-type)

TEL LINE	Connects your DSS receiver to a telephone jack. This allows you to	Telephone (RJ-11)
	order pay-per-view programs using the remote control.

AC IN	Connects your DSS receiver to a 120V AC outlet.	AC

AC OUT	Connects other components within a rating of AC 120V/300W/3A	AC
	max.

Appendix: Other Information 75

Contents

Page WARNING Owner’s Record Customer Support Using Basic Functions Other Information Introducing the DSS System 6Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System To install the batteries: Notes on Batteries Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System Page Using Basic Functions Moving Around In the Master Guide In the Station Index Page Connecting Your System General Recommendations TV With RF Connector Only TV With A/V Connectors 16Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page 18Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page 20Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page To set up the RF antenna: Optional Setup 22Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-AirPrograms Page Using the System Features If Your System Is Not Completely Installed Step 1: Highlight Step 2: Select Example: Highlight and Select To display the Master Guide: 28Chapter 4: Using the System Features Page Scrolling Direct Station Tuning Displaying Favorite Stations Exiting the Guide About Copy-Protection How SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST Change the Main Menu Selecting a Program Guide or List By Program Category To select another guide or program guide format: 34Chapter 4: Using the System Features To select the Custom Guide: Moving Through the Station Index To display the Station Index: To move through the Station Index: 36Chapter 4: Using the System Features Selecting a Program from the Station Index Moving Through the Favorite Station Guide To select one of these other guides: Displaying the Program Banner How to Determine if Alternate Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program To determine if an alternate audio track is available: Selecting an Alternate Audio Track To select an alternate audio track using the remote control: To select an alternate audio track using the on-screenmenus: 42 Chapter 4: Using the System Features To check the purchase record: Setting the Timer Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer Changing/Checking/ Clearing Timer Settings Notes on Using the Timer To change, check, or clear timer settings: 46Chapter 4: Using the System Features Displaying Your Messages Reading a Message Using the Custom Setup Menu 50Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu To set up a Favorite Station Guide: 52Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu To set a default language: To display the Set Locks and Limits screen: 54Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings Limit Setting Station Locks Setting the Pay-Per-ViewLock Locking Your System Overriding the System Lock Unlocking Your System Determining the Status of the System Lock To define a list of custom stations: To see the results of your Custom Stations settings: Using the AUTO Skip Feature How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station Selecting a Data Service Changing the Default Data Service Setting the Baud Rate Using the Installation Menu 64Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu Page To replace your access card: 66Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu Page To set the aspect ratio: 68Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu Selecting IR/RF Transmission Setting the Security Code To Determine the Current Security Code for the DSS Remote Control Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code If The System Test Reports Any Problems Other Information Front Panel Back Panel Remote Control Button Descriptions Page Inside Panel 78Appendix: Other Information To Check if the Code Number Works Programmable Codes VCR Codes Laserdisc Player Codes About the Learn Function Page 84Appendix: Other Information Page On Safety On Power Sources On Placement On Cleaning On Repacking FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information Service Requirements Canadian Residents Digital Satellite Systems Page H, I, J 90Appendix: Other Information Page U, V, W, Z 92Appendix: Other Information