Using the Main Menu, Closing the Main Menu, Access | Sony SAT-A55

Using the On-Screen Displays

Using the Main Menu

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FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE

VOL MENUCH

EXIT

CODE SET VTR3 2 DVD AMP

RM-Y802

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

RM-Y802

Remote Control

The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer.

1	Press the MENU button.
	The Main Menu appears.

MENU

2	Highlight and select the feature you want to
	access.

SYSTEM (Page 22)

Adjust and test your Digital Satellite Receiver’s settings.

•Antenna

•VCR Control

•System Test

•Aspect Ratio

•Access Card

•Remote Control (SAT-A55 only)

MESSAGES (Page 52)

GUIDES (Page 35)

Access the many guides that help you find the program you want.

•Alpha List

•Program Guide

•Category Guide

•Station Index

•Favorite Stations

•Other Guides

PREFERENCES (Page 46)

Adjust the way menus and information appear.

•Display Options

•Custom Stations

•Data Services (future application)

LOCKS & LIMITS (Page 53)

Using the On-Screen

Read messages from your service provider.

PURCHASES (Page 59)

Review the pay per view program purchases and cancellations you have made.

TIMER & REC (Page 60)

Schedule program tuning and recording.

Set limits on spending and ratings. Block stations and pay per view

programs.

AUDIO (Page 64)

Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for multiple language programs.

You can also select the Dolby Digital settings (SAT-A55 only).

Displays

Closing the Main Menu

•Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu (the current program appears on your screen). You can also press the EXIT button on your remote control.

•The on-screen displays close automatically after several minutes.

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Contents

Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware and InstallationLocal Programming For Programming Satellite Receiver Using the Favorite Stations Setting Up Your DigitalSetting Locks & Limits Guide Convenience and Ease-of-Use Excellent PerformanceEasy to Customize Table of Contents Carton Contents Connecting the VCR Controller Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna Telephone LineConnecting the AC Power Cord Inserting the Access Card Connection Overview Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone LineRG-6 Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Antenna Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting Your TV 1b If you have a stereo or Dolby Pro Logic audio system Adding a VCR and Audio SystemIf your TV and VCR have A/V jacks 2c If your TV and VCR do not have A/V jacks Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCR Connecting the VCR ControllerFront of the VCR IR Sensor VCR front view If you want to use the RF Feature Connecting the RF Antenna SAT-A55 only Inserting the Access Card Connecting the AC Power CordAC Power Cord To power outlet Access Card RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 model Using Your Remote Control Ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch Qa Power buttonsWj Power button Qs Function buttons RM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model Qf 0-9 and Enter buttons Qd VCR Control buttonsQg Guide button Qj Arrow and buttons RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 model RM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 modelSelecting Items To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures Turning On the Power Changing Channels Press the SAT Function buttonPress the CH +/- buttons Highlight and select the feature you want to Using the Main MenuAccess Closing the Main Menu Using the System Menu Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SystemSystem System pop-up appears Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna Highlight and select AntennaAntenna display appears Selecting an Antenna Type Signal Seeker pop-up closes to show the Antenna DisplayHighlight and select Antenna Type from the Antenna Display Highlight and select On if you selected Round Select Zip Code Entering Your Antenna LocationEnter your Zip Code, then select OK Antenna Location pop-up appears VCR Control display appears Setting Up the VCR Control Feature Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR Setting the VCR Manufacturer CodeSelect a VCR manufacturer code from the list Select Yes to perform a VCR test When the scheduled event begins Setting Up Auto Title InsertTitle appears at the beginning of any Timer & Rec event Select On or Off Highlight and select System Test Performing a System TestSelect Return System Test display appears Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV Setting the Aspect RatioAspect Ratio display appears Highlight moves to Return Complete the replacement process Replacing Your Access CardDisplay shows instructions on how to proceed System pop-up Remote Signal pop-up appears Remote Control display appearsRemote Signal RF Security Control Select Remote Control from the System pop-up see Setting the Security CodeHighlight and select RF Highlight and select Return Select Yes Press the Code SET button on the remote controlSelect a different security code Select OK to save your changes Viewing Station and Program Information Guides Using the Guides MenuGuides Highlight and select the guide you want to use Highlight and select a category Using the Alpha ListHighlight and select a program Alpha List guide appears Press the Guide button Using the Program GuideHighlight the program you want Select the program you want Press the Category button Using the Category GuideHighlight and select the category you want Highlight and select the program you want Press the Index button Using the Station IndexHighlight the station you want Select the station you want Press the Favorite button Using the Favorite Stations GuideHighlight and select the Favorite Title you want Highlight and select the station you want Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide Editing the Title of a Favorite Title When your title is complete, highlight and select OKHighlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit Select Edit Title from the pop-up menu Using Other Guides Select the Guide Type you wantSelect the time range you want Select the subcategory you want Select the category you wantIf the category you select has subcategories, the available Subcategories appear Viewing Pay Per View Programs Using the Preferences Menu Adjusting the Displays PreferencesHighlight and select the item you want to adjust Preferences Display Options display appears Setting Display OptionsColors Station order Display see Changing the Color SchemeHighlight and select the color scheme you like Colors pop-up appears Changing the Station Order Changing the Surf SettingHighlight and select the order you like Highlight and select On or Off Custom Stations display appears Setting Up Custom Stations Highlight and select a station icon to add or Selecting Data ServicesRemove the X mark Custom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu Messages Viewing Messages MessagesHighlight and select the message you want to Read Using the Locks & Limits Display Setting Locks and Limits Locks & LimitsLocks & Limits Locks & Limits display appears Press the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value Changing the Spending LimitHighlight and select OK Spending Limit pop-up appears Select Yes to block access to pay per view programs Changing the Pay Per View Access SettingPay Per View Access pop-up appears Changing the Rating Limit Highlight and select a station icon to block that station Changing the Stations Blocked SettingsStations Blocked display appears Block All Enter your passcode again Locking Your Receiver Highlight and select Edit Unlocking Your ReceiverButton Highlight and select Unlock Checking Your Purchases Checking Pay Per View PurchasesPurchases Highlight and select the purchase number you Using One Button Timer & Rec Scheduling Programs Timer & REC Timer & REC Using the Timer & Rec FeatureTimer & Rec display appears Number REC display Follow the steps below to set the timerMove the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps Press V/v to select from Following You can easily edit or delete timer events Editing Timer EventsHighlight and select the number of the event you Want to edit Using the Audio Display Setting Audio Options AudioHighlight and select the setting you want to Audio Setting Up the Remote Control TV Codes Manufacturer CodesVCR Codes Sony DVD Codes RM-Y802 Only AMP Amplifier Codes RM-Y802 OnlyCable Box Codes RM-Y802 Only Front Panel Location and Function of Controls SAT-A55 Back Panel VCR Control jack SAT-B55 Back Panel Specifications Problem What you can do Poor picture quality or no picture TroubleshootingPoor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snows You cannot access a program You cannot cancel a pay per view order Problem What you can doProgram highlighted in the Program Guide does not appear You cannot see any Favorite Stations Remote control does not work Access Card problemsAudio noise Frozen picture or displayPage FCC Regulations and Information Service RequirementsRadio Interference Information Declaration of Conformity Digital Satellite Receivers Limited WarrantySony About Sony Customer Support Index