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ContentsChapter 1

Introducing the DSS System

4DSS Features

5Package Contents

6Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Chapter 2

Using Basic Functions

7Remote Control for Model SAT-A2

8Remote Control for Model SAT-B2

9Using a Program Guide

10Using the Station Index

Chapter 3

Connecting Your System

11Overview

12TV Only

14TV and VCR

16Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver (SAT-A2 Only)

18Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)

20Connecting the VCR Mouse

21Connecting Digital Audio Components (SAT-A2 Only)

22Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A2 Only)

23Setting Up Your DSS System

Chapter 4

Using the System Features

24Overview

25Before You Get Started ...

26Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select

27Displaying the Program Guide

28Features of the Program Guide

29Moving Through the Program Guide

31Selecting a Program from the Guide

32Selecting a Program List

33Selecting a Different Program Guide or List

36Using the Station Index

38Setting Up the Timer

40Using the Favorite Station Guides

43Displaying the Program Banner

44Using the DISPLAY Feature

Chapter 5

Using the Options Menu

45Overview

46Displaying the Options Menu

47Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases

48Setting Display Options

51Using the Jump Loop Feature

52Setting Locks and Limits

57Setting Up a List of Custom Stations

59Selecting Alternate Audio

61Reading Your Messages

63Selecting Data Services

Chapter 6

Using the Setup Menu

65Overview

66Displaying the Setup Menu

67Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

68Replacing Your Access Card

70Setting the Aspect Ratio

71Setting Up the Remote Control

75Running a System Test

76Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts

Appendix

Other Information

78Location and Function of Controls

81Using the Remote Control

85Programming the Remote Control

87Using the Learn Function (SAT-A2 Only)

88Troubleshooting

91Precautions

92FCC Regulations and Information

93Limited Warranty

94Specifications

95Index

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Contents

BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM SAT-A2MODEL ONLY WARNING Note to the CATV Installer Note to the DSS® Satellite Dish Installer Telephone Line Interruption Owner’s Record Contents Chapter Appendix Contents Introducing the DSS System Note To install the batteries: Notes on Batteries 6Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System Using Basic Functions Arrow Buttons Button 8Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions Moving Around In a Program Guide In the Station Index Sports Center 10Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions Connecting Your System TV With RF Connector Only Optional Connections 12Chapter 3: Connecting Your System TV With A/V Connectors 14Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page 16Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page 18Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Page To use the VCR Mouse: 20Chapter 3: Connecting Your System To connect a digital audio component: To set up the RF antenna: Optional Setup 22Chapter 3: Connecting Your System Recording Satellite Programs While Watching Cable or Off-AirPrograms Using the System Features If Your System Is Not Completely Installed Shortcut Step 1: Highlight Step 2: Select Example: Highlight and Select 26Chapter 4: Using the System Features To display the Master Guide: 28Chapter 4: Using the System Features Paging Vertically Through the Stations Paging Through Later Program Start Times Displaying Favorite Stations To see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide: Changing the Appearance of the Guide Exiting the Guide To toggle through the three variations of program guide: Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs To order a PPV program listed in the program guide: PURCHASE PROGRAM About Copy-Protection To move to other programs in the list one program at a time: To move to other time slots in the list: To page through the list: To toggle through the three variations of lists: To exit the list: Selecting a Guide Type To select a guide type: Selecting a Guide Time To select a future program guide: Selecting a Guide Category To select a program guide category: 34Chapter 4: Using the System Features Selecting a Guide Subcategory To select a program guide subcategory: SELECT MOVIES SUBCATEGORY How SELECT GUIDE and Moving Through the Station Index To display the Station Index: To move through the Station Index: 36Chapter 4: Using the System Features Changing the Appearance of the Station Index Setting the Timer To set the timer: TIMER SETUP 38Chapter 4: Using the System Features Changing/Checking/ Clearing Timer Settings Notes on Using the Timer Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides To set up the Favorite Station Guide: FAVORITE STATION GUIDE- FAVORITE TITLE EDIT FAVORITE STATION GUIDE - FAVORITE FAVORITE STATION GUIDE - FAVORITE Creating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttons: To clear a Favorite Station button setting: To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide: To display the program banner: To clear the program banner: 44Chapter 4: Using the System Features Using the Options Menu To bring up the Options Menu: 46Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen: REVIEW/CANCEL PURCHASES Setting the Colors To bring up the Set Display Options screen: SET COLORS 48Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Setting the Transparency Setting the Station Order Setting the Jump Mode To set the Jump Mode: 50Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Standard Jump Vs. Jump Loop Mode To display the Locks and Limits screen: 52Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Setting a Spending Limit To set a spending limit: Setting a Ratings Limit To set a ratings limit: Setting the Pay-Per-ViewLock Locking Your System To lock an unlocked system: Overriding the System Lock Unlocking Your System To unlock a locked system: Determining the Status of the System Lock 56Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu To define a list of custom stations: To see the results of your Custom Stations settings: Using the AUTO Skip Feature To use the AUTO Skip feature: 58Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu How to Determine if Alternate Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program Setting a Default Language To set a default language: 60Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu How to Determine When You’ve Received Mail Reading a Message MESSAGES READ MESSAGE 62Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station To determine if data services are available on a specific station: Selecting a Data Service To select a data service: Changing the Default To change the data service for all stations: Setting the Baud Rate To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver’s data port: 64Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu Using the Setup Menu 66Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu ZIP CODE LAT/LONG Signal Strength Meter Transponder To replace your access card: Caution 68Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Page To set the aspect ratio: 70Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Selecting IR/RF Transmission (SAT-A2Only) To select IR or RF transmission: Setting the Security Code Step 1: Select the DSS Receiver’s RF Security Code 72Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu To Determine the Current Security Code for the DSS Remote Control Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code Displaying the Programmable Codes To display the list of programmable codes: 74Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu To run the System Test: If The System Test Reports Any Problems Displaying Troubleshooting Information Displaying Tips and Shortcut Information Other Information Front Panel Button Description 78Appendix: Other Information Back Panel (SAT-A2) Connector Cable Type Back Panel (SAT-B2) 80Appendix: Other Information SAT-A2Remote Control Outside Panel (SAT-A2) Operates 82Appendix: Other Information Inside Panel (SAT-A2) SAT-B2Remote Control 84Appendix: Other Information To Check if the Code Number Works TV Codes Cable Box Codes VCR Codes (SAT-A2Only) Laserdisc Player Codes (SAT-A2Only) Appendix: Other Information About the Learn Function Symptom 88Appendix: Other Information Page Possible Causes and Remedies 90Appendix: Other Information On Safety On Power Sources On Placement On Cleaning On Repacking FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information Service Requirements Canadian Residents 92Appendix: Other Information Digital Satellite Systems About Sony Customer Support 94Appendix: Other Information Page 96Appendix: Other Information