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SAT-A55/B55
10

Youcan record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect your

DigitalSatellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound

enjoyment.

VHF/UHF
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
R
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEOS VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
IN
OUT
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT TEL LINE AC IN~
1
2
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT AUDIO
OPTICAL
IN
If you have a
digital or Dolby
Digital audio
system (SAT-A55
only)
Connectthe
DIGITALOUT
(OPTICAL)ofthe
DigitalSatellite
Receiverto the
opticaldigital
inputof your audio
system.
z
Tip
Ifyouconnec t your
DigitalSatellite
Receivertoa Dolby
Digitalreceiver,set
theDolby Digital
optionofthe Audio
displayto Auto
Select.See “Setting
AudioOptions
(AUDIO)”on page
64for more
information.
Audio Receiver
If you have a stereo
or Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
audio system
Connectthe upper
AUDIOR and L(MONO)
jackson the Digital
SatelliteReceiver to the
audioinputsofyour
stereoamplifier.
If your TV and VCR have A/V
jacks
ConnecttheVIDEO OUT jacksof
yourDigital Satellite Receiver to
theA/V input jacks of your VCR
usingthe supplied A/V cable.
Then,connect the A/V output
jacksof your VCR to the A/V
inputjacks of your TV using an
A/Vcable.(Besuretomatchthe
colorson the jacks with the
coloredplugs on the A/V cable.)
If your TV and VCR have
S-Video jacks
Usean S-Videocable instead of
theyellow video connection.
S-Videocable is supplied with
theSAT-A55model and is an
optionalaccessory with the
SAT-B55model.
z
Tip
Toallow your Dig ital Satellite
Receiverto control the recording
functionsof your VCR, s ee “Step
5:Connecting the VCR
Controller”on page 11.
Stereo
Cable
Optical Cable
(SAT-A55only)
(optionalSony
accessoryPOC-15A)
Digital Satellite Receiver
If your TV and VCR do
not have A/V jacks
Connectthe VHF(SAT)/
UHFOUT jack on the
DigitalSatelliteReceiver to
theVHF/UHF input jack
onyour VCR using coaxial
cable.
Then,connect the VHF/
UHFoutputjackonyour
VCRto the VHF/UHF
inputjackon your TV using
coaxialcable.
SettheCH3/C H4 switch to
thechannel that does not
carryoff-air broadcasts in
yourarea.
Note
Withthis connection,
yourinput source is
channel3 or channel 4
dependingon how you
setthe CH3/CH4 switch
onyour VCR.
A/V Cable
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
S-Video
Cable Coaxial
Cable
TV
1a
1a 1b
1b
2a2a2b2b2a 2b 2c2c
VCR
2c
A/V Cable
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
S-Video
Cable
Coaxial
Cable
Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
11
PLUS™Digital Satellite Receiver

Connectthe VCR Controller to allow theTimer & Rec feature to

automaticallyoperate your VCR.

See“Setting Up the VCR Con trol Feature” on page 26 for information

aboutsetting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.

ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT TEL LINE AC IN~
1
2
1
/
2
"
to 1
"
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT TEL LINE AC IN~
1
2
VIDEOS VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
IN
OUT
CPD IN
To allow the Digital
Satellite Receiver to
control your VCR
ConnecttheVCR Controller
tothe VCR CONTROL jack
onthe receiver.
If you are using a Sony
SmartFile VCR to take
advantage of the Program Data
Download feature
Usethis connection instead of the
VCRController connection. For
informationabout setting up the
VCRControl feature, see page26.
FordetailsabouttheProgramData
Downloadfeature, refer to your
SmartFileVCR Operating
Instructions.
Digital Satellite Receiver
VCR Controller
Cable VCR Controller
IR Sensor VCR (front view)
VCR (side view)
VCR
Controller

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR

Digital Satellite Receiver
Monaural Cable (supplied with
SmartFile VCR)
Sony SmartFile VCR
In front of the VCR
PlacetheVCR Controller under and in
frontof the VCR.
TheVCR Controller must extend just
infront of the infrared senso r of the
VCR.
z
Tip
Ifthe infrared sensor is not marked
onyourVCR, shine a flashlight into
thefront panel of the VCR to locate
thesensor.
1b
1b
1a
1a
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller