Sony SAT-A55 guide

Locks and limits, 53 display, 53 locking, 57 setting, 54 unlocking, 58

LOW SPEED DATA port, 69, 70

M

Macrovision copy-protection, 2 Mail. See messages.

Main Menu, 21 Manufacturer codes, 66, 67 Media Window, 37 MENU button, 15, 17, 21, 68 Messages, 52

indicator, 68 viewing, 52

MUTING button, 14, 16

O

One Button Timer & Rec, 60

Other Guides, 43

P

Passcode, setting, 57

Pay per view, cancelling programs, 59 checking purchases, 59

locking, 55

purchasing programs, 45 POWER buttons, 15, 17, 19 POWER Indicator, 68 Preferences Menu, 46 Problems, troubleshooting, 72 Program Data Download, 11, 60 Program Guide, 37

Program information, 35 Purchases display, 59

R

Rating limit, setting, 55

Recording programs, with Timer, 60–63 Reminder. See Timer & Rec.

Remote control, buttons and functions, 14–17 inserting the batteries, 7

manufacturer codes, 66, 67 selecting items, 18 setting IR and RF, 32 setting up, 65

RF Antenna, connecting, 12 RF remote control reception, 32 RF REMOTE jack, 69

RF security code, setting, 33

S

Satellite Dish Antenna, connecting, 8 setting, 23

SATELLITE IN jack, 8, 69, 70 Scheduling programs, 60

Security code. See RF security code and passcode. Selecting items, 18

Setting up the receiver, 22

the remote control, 65 Signal Seeker, 23, 24 Signal Strength meter, 23 Skipping stations, 50 SLEEP button, 14 Specifications, 71 Spending limit, 54

Station and program information, 35 order, 49

Station Index, 39

Stations Blocked, setting, 56 Surf setting, 49 S-VIDEO jack, 9, 10 System Menu, 22

System test, performing, 29

T

Telephone line, connecting, 8 Testing the system, 29

Tilt, 23

Timer & Rec, checking and editing, 63 display, 61

setting up, 61 Timer events, 60–63

indicator, 68

Transponder, 23 Troubleshooting, 72 TV, connecting, 9, 10 TV/SAT button, 15, 16 TV/VIDEO button, 15, 16 TV/VTR button, 15, 16

U, V

Unlocking your receiver, 58 VCR Control feature, 11, 26 VCR CONTROL jack, 11, 69, 70 VCR Controller, connecting, 11 VCR, connecting, 10

recording, 60 Viewing pictures, 19 VOL buttons, 14, 17 VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch, 15

W, Z

Warranty. See Limited Warranty.

Zip code, for setting antenna, 25

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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 Excellent Performance Convenience and Ease-of-UseEasy to Customize 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 RM-Y139 Remote Control SAT-B55 model RM-Y802 Remote Control SAT-A55 modelSelecting Items To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures Turning On the Power Press the SAT Function button Changing ChannelsPress the CH +/- buttons 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 Highlight and select Antenna Setting Up the Satellite Dish AntennaAntenna display appears 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 Guide Type you want Using Other GuidesSelect the time range 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 AMP Amplifier Codes RM-Y802 Only DVD 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 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