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Usingthe On-Screen DisplaysConnecting Your Digital

Satellite Receiver

ViewingP ictures From Your

DigitalSatellite Receiver Other Information

Table of 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-A55 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-A55 model) ..................... 14

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 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 ..................................26

Performing a System Test ..................................................29

Setting the Aspect Ratio .....................................................30

Replacing Your Access Card ...............................................31

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception

(SAT-A55 only) .................................................................32

Using the Guides Menu ......................................................35

Viewing Station and Program Information

(GUIDES) ........................................................... 35

Using the Alpha List ............................................................36

Using the Program Guide ...................................................37

Using the Category Guide ..................................................38

Using the Station Index ......................................................39

Using the Favorite Stations Guide .....................................40

Using Other Guides .............................................. ...............43

Viewing Pay Per View Programs ........................................45

Adjusting the Displays

(PREFERENCES) .................................................46

Using the Preferences Menu ..............................................46

Setting Display Options ......................................................47

Setting Up Custom Stations ...............................................50

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-A55 Back Panel .............................................................69

SAT-B55 Back Panel .............................................................70

Specifications ......................................................71

Troubleshooting .................................................72

FCC Regulations and Information ......................76

Limited Warranty ................................................ 77

Index ....................................................................78