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FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE

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Remote Control

Using the Alpha List

The Alpha List shows program information in the category you select (such as movies, sports, etc.) in alphabetical order. Program information is available for up to four hours in advance.

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

The GUIDES Menu appears.

2	Highlight and select “Alpha List”.
	The Alpha List guide appears.

3	Highlight and select a category.
	Programs appear in alphabetical order.

4	Highlight and select a program.
	If you select a current program, the Alpha List guide closes. For

information about selecting a future program see “Using One Button Timer & Rec” on page 60.

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Contents

Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Hardware and Installation Telephone Line InterruptionLocal Programming For Programming Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver Using the Favorite StationsSetting Locks & Limits Guide Convenience and Ease-of-Use Excellent PerformanceEasy to Customize Table of Contents Carton Contents Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna Telephone Line Connecting the VCR ControllerConnecting the AC Power Cord Inserting the Access Card Connection Overview Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line Digital Satellite ReceiverRG-6 Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Antenna Connecting Your TV Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Adding a VCR and Audio System 1b If you have a stereo or Dolby Pro Logic audio systemIf your TV and VCR have A/V jacks 2c If your TV and VCR do not have A/V jacks Connecting the VCR Controller Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCRFront of the VCR IR Sensor VCR front view Connecting the RF Antenna SAT-A55 only If you want to use the RF Feature Connecting the AC Power Cord Inserting the Access CardAC Power Cord To power outlet Access Card Using Your Remote Control RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 model Qa Power buttons Ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switchWj Power button Qs Function buttons RM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model Qd VCR Control buttons Qf 0-9 and Enter buttonsQg Guide button Qj Arrow and buttons RM-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 pictures Changing Channels Press the SAT Function buttonPress the CH +/- buttons Using the Main Menu Highlight and select the feature you want toAccess Closing the Main Menu Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver System Using the System MenuSystem System pop-up appears Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna Highlight and select AntennaAntenna display appears Signal Seeker pop-up closes to show the Antenna Display Selecting an Antenna TypeHighlight and select Antenna Type from the Antenna Display Highlight and select On if you selected Round Entering Your Antenna Location Select Zip CodeEnter your Zip Code, then select OK Antenna Location pop-up appears Setting Up the VCR Control Feature VCR Control display appears Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCRSelect a VCR manufacturer code from the list Select Yes to perform a VCR test Setting Up Auto Title Insert When the scheduled event beginsTitle appears at the beginning of any Timer & Rec event Select On or Off Performing a System Test Highlight and select System TestSelect Return System Test display appears Setting the Aspect Ratio Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TVAspect Ratio display appears Highlight moves to Return Replacing Your Access Card Complete the replacement processDisplay shows instructions on how to proceed System pop-up Remote Control display appears Remote Signal pop-up appearsRemote Signal RF Security Control Setting the Security Code Select Remote Control from the System pop-up seeHighlight and select RF Highlight and select Return Press the Code SET button on the remote control Select YesSelect a different security code Select OK to save your changes Using the Guides Menu Viewing Station and Program Information GuidesGuides Highlight and select the guide you want to use Using the Alpha List Highlight and select a categoryHighlight and select a program Alpha List guide appears Using the Program Guide Press the Guide buttonHighlight the program you want Select the program you want Using the Category Guide Press the Category buttonHighlight and select the category you want Highlight and select the program you want Using the Station Index Press the Index buttonHighlight the station you want Select the station you want Using the Favorite Stations Guide Press the Favorite buttonHighlight and select the Favorite Title you want Highlight and select the station you want Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide When your title is complete, highlight and select OK Editing the Title of a Favorite TitleHighlight 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 category you want Select the subcategory you wantIf the category you select has subcategories, the available Subcategories appear Viewing Pay Per View Programs Adjusting the Displays Preferences Using the Preferences MenuHighlight and select the item you want to adjust Preferences Setting Display Options Display Options display appearsColors Station order Changing the Color Scheme Display seeHighlight and select the color scheme you like Colors pop-up appears Changing the Surf Setting Changing the Station OrderHighlight and select the order you like Highlight and select On or Off Setting Up Custom Stations Custom Stations display appears Selecting Data Services Highlight and select a station icon to add orRemove the X mark Custom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu Viewing Messages Messages MessagesHighlight and select the message you want to Read Setting Locks and Limits Locks & Limits Using the Locks & Limits DisplayLocks & Limits Locks & Limits display appears Changing the Spending Limit Press the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar valueHighlight and select OK Spending Limit pop-up appears Changing the Pay Per View Access Setting Select Yes to block access to pay per view programsPay Per View Access pop-up appears Changing the Rating Limit Changing the Stations Blocked Settings Highlight and select a station icon to block that stationStations Blocked display appears Block All Locking Your Receiver Enter your passcode again Unlocking Your Receiver Highlight and select EditButton Highlight and select Unlock Checking Pay Per View Purchases Checking Your PurchasesPurchases Highlight and select the purchase number you Scheduling Programs Timer & REC Using One Button Timer & Rec Using the Timer & Rec Feature Timer & RECTimer & Rec display appears Number Follow the steps below to set the timer REC displayMove the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps Press V/v to select from Following Editing Timer Events You can easily edit or delete timer eventsHighlight and select the number of the event you Want to edit Setting Audio Options Audio Using the Audio DisplayHighlight and select the setting you want to Audio Setting Up the Remote Control Manufacturer Codes TV CodesVCR Codes Sony DVD Codes RM-Y802 Only AMP Amplifier Codes RM-Y802 OnlyCable Box Codes RM-Y802 Only Location and Function of Controls Front Panel SAT-A55 Back Panel SAT-B55 Back Panel VCR Control jack Specifications Troubleshooting Problem What you can do Poor picture quality or no picturePoor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snows You cannot access a program Problem What you can do You cannot cancel a pay per view orderProgram highlighted in the Program Guide does not appear You cannot see any Favorite Stations Access Card problems Remote control does not workAudio noise Frozen picture or displayPage Service Requirements FCC Regulations and InformationRadio Interference Information Declaration of Conformity Limited Warranty Digital Satellite ReceiversSony About Sony Customer Support Index

Sony SAT-A55 Using the Alpha List, Highlight and select a category, Alpha List guide appears

Models: SAT-A55

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SAT

Using the Alpha List

GUIDES.

The GUIDES Menu appears.

The Alpha List guide appears.

Highlight and select a category.

Programs appear in alphabetical order.

Highlight and select a program.