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Contents

Connecting Your Digital Satellite
Receiver
Carton Contents ....................................................	6
Connection Overview ...........................................	7
Step 1: Inserting the Batteries..............................	7
Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna
and Telephone Line............................................	8
Step 3: Connecting Your TV..................................	9
Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System ..........	10
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller..............	11
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR...................................	11
Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna
(SAT-A50 only)..................................................	12
Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord .............	13
Step 8: Inserting the Access Card .......................	13
Viewing Pictures From Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
Using Your Remote Control................................	14
RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model) ......................	14
RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model).......................	16
Selecting Items ....................................................	18
Turning On the Power ........................................	19
Changing Channels .............................................	20
Using the On-Screen Displays
Using the Main Menu .........................................	21
Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver
(SYSTEM)...........................................................	22
Using the System Menu ......................................................	22
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna ...............................	23
Setting Up the VCR Control Feature...................................	25
Performing a System Test ...................................................	28
Setting the Aspect Ratio......................................................	29
Replacing Your Access Card ................................................	30
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception
(SAT-A50 only)..................................................................	31
Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)............................................................	34
Using the Guides Menu .......................................................	34
Using the Alpha List.............................................................	35
Using the Program Guide ....................................................	36
Using the Category Guide ...................................................	37
Using the Station Index.......................................................	38
Using the Favorite Stations Guide......................................	39
Using Other Guides..............................................................	42
Viewing Pay Per View Programs.........................................	44

Adjusting the Displays
(PREFERENCES)..................................................	45
Using the Preferences Menu ...............................................	45
Setting Display Options .......................................................	46
Setting Up Custom Stations ................................................	49
Selecting Data Services........................................................	51
Viewing Messages
(MESSAGES) ......................................................	52
Setting Locks and Limits
(LOCKS & LIMITS)..............................................	53
Using the Locks & Limits Display.........................................	53
Locking Your Receiver..........................................................	57
Unlocking Your Receiver......................................................	58
Checking Pay Per View Purchases
(PURCHASES).....................................................	59
Checking Your Purchases.....................................................	59
Scheduling Programs
(TIMER & REC) ...................................................	60
Using One Button Timer & Rec............................................	60
Using the Timer & Rec Feature ............................................	61
Editing Timer Events ............................................................	63
Setting Audio Options
(AUDIO) .............................................................	64
Using the Audio Display ......................................................	64
Other Information
Setting Up the Remote Control ..........................	65
Manufacturer Codes ............................................	66
Location and Function of Controls .....................	68
Front Panel............................................................................	68
SAT-A50 Back Panel..............................................................	69
SAT-B50 Back Panel..............................................................	70
Specifications .......................................................	71
Troubleshooting ..................................................	72
FCC Regulations and Information.......................	74
Limited Warranty.................................................	75
Index.....................................................................	76

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