Viewing Station and Program Information Guides | Sony SAT-A55

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)

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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

Return

Closes the GUIDES Menu to show the Main Menu.

Alpha List

Shows a list of categories (movies, sports, etc.) and

only the programs that match the category you select in alphabetical order (see page 36).

Program Guide

Opens your custom list of stations and shows program information for up to three days in advance (see page 37).

Category Guide

Shows a list of categories (movies, sports, etc.) and only those stations broadcasting programs that match the category you select

(see page 38).

Using the Guides Menu

The Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. You can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own favorite station guides for fast access to your favorite stations.

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

The GUIDES Menu appears.

MENU

2 Highlight and select the guide you want to use.

Station Index

Opens your custom list of stations as a grid of station logos (see page 39).

Favorite Stations

Opens the Favorite Stations guide which allows you to create and access up to four different sets of stations you enjoy watching most (see page 40).

Other Guides

Opens the Other Guides display which shows a variety of special categories provided by DIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories so you can find exactly the kind of program you want (see page 43).

Using the On-Screen Displays

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•Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control.

•You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button.

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Sony SAT-A55 manual Viewing Station and Program Information Guides, Using the Guides Menu, Guides Menu appears

Contents

Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Programming For Hardware and InstallationTelephone Line Interruption Local Programming Guide Setting Up Your DigitalSatellite Receiver Using the Favorite Stations Setting Locks & Limits Easy 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 Card Satellite Dish Antenna Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone LineDigital Satellite Receiver RG-6 Coaxial Cable from Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting Your TV 2c 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 jacks IR Sensor VCR front view Connecting the VCR ControllerConnecting a Sony SmartFile VCR Front of the VCR If you want to use the RF Feature Connecting the RF Antenna SAT-A55 only Access Card Connecting the AC Power CordInserting the Access Card AC Power Cord To power outlet RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 model Using Your Remote Control Qs Function buttons Qa Power buttonsWs VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch Wj Power button RM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model Qj Arrow and buttons Qd VCR Control buttonsQf 0-9 and Enter buttons Qg Guide button Selecting 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 Power Press the CH +/- buttons Changing ChannelsPress the SAT Function button Closing the Main Menu Using the Main MenuHighlight and select the feature you want to Access System pop-up appears Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SystemUsing the System Menu System Antenna 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 Display Antenna Location pop-up appears Entering Your Antenna LocationSelect Zip Code Enter your Zip Code, then select OK VCR Control display appears Setting Up the VCR Control Feature Select 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 list Select On or Off Setting Up Auto Title InsertWhen the scheduled event begins Title appears at the beginning of any Timer & Rec event System Test display appears Performing a System TestHighlight and select System Test Select Return Highlight moves to Return Setting the Aspect RatioHighlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV Aspect Ratio display appears System pop-up Replacing Your Access CardComplete the replacement process Display shows instructions on how to proceed RF Security Control Remote Control display appearsRemote Signal pop-up appears Remote Signal Highlight and select Return Setting the Security CodeSelect Remote Control from the System pop-up see Highlight and select RF Select OK to save your changes Press the Code SET button on the remote controlSelect Yes Select a different security code Highlight and select the guide you want to use Using the Guides MenuViewing Station and Program Information Guides Guides Alpha List guide appears Using the Alpha ListHighlight and select a category Highlight and select a program Select the program you want Using the Program GuidePress the Guide button Highlight the program you want Highlight and select the program you want Using the Category GuidePress the Category button Highlight and select the category you want Select the station you want Using the Station IndexPress the Index button Highlight the station you want Highlight and select the station you want Using the Favorite Stations GuidePress the Favorite button Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want Customizing 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 edit Select 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 available Viewing Pay Per View Programs Preferences Adjusting the Displays PreferencesUsing the Preferences Menu Highlight and select the item you want to adjust Station order Setting Display OptionsDisplay Options display appears Colors Colors pop-up appears Changing the Color SchemeDisplay see Highlight and select the color scheme you like Highlight and select On or Off Changing the Surf SettingChanging the Station Order Highlight and select the order you like Custom Stations display appears Setting Up Custom Stations Custom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu Selecting Data ServicesHighlight and select a station icon to add or Remove the X mark Read Viewing Messages MessagesMessages Highlight and select the message you want to Locks & Limits display appears Setting Locks and Limits Locks & LimitsUsing the Locks & Limits Display Locks & Limits Spending Limit pop-up appears Changing the Spending LimitPress the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value Highlight and select OK Changing 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 appears Block All Changing the Stations Blocked SettingsHighlight and select a station icon to block that station Stations Blocked display appears Enter your passcode again Locking Your Receiver Highlight and select Unlock Unlocking Your ReceiverHighlight and select Edit Button Highlight and select the purchase number you Checking Pay Per View PurchasesChecking Your Purchases Purchases Using One Button Timer & Rec Scheduling Programs Timer & REC Number Using the Timer & Rec FeatureTimer & REC Timer & Rec display appears Press V/v to select from Following Follow the steps below to set the timerREC display Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps Want to edit Editing Timer EventsYou can easily edit or delete timer events Highlight and select the number of the event you Audio Setting Audio Options AudioUsing the Audio Display Highlight and select the setting you want to Setting Up the Remote Control Sony Manufacturer CodesTV Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes RM-Y802 Only DVD Codes RM-Y802 OnlyAMP Amplifier Codes RM-Y802 Only Front Panel Location and Function of Controls SAT-A55 Back Panel VCR Control jack SAT-B55 Back Panel Specifications 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 snows You 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 appear Frozen picture or display Access Card problemsRemote control does not work Audio noisePage Declaration of Conformity Service RequirementsFCC Regulations and Information Radio Interference Information About Sony Customer Support Limited WarrantyDigital Satellite Receivers Sony Index