Sony SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A manual

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DIRECTVDigital Satellite Receiver

Operating Instructions

SAT-A65A

SAT-B65A

Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver

for the first time, follow the instructions in “Getting Started”

on pages 1-6.

Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been

properly installed and call your service provider to begin

service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

Contents

Main DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions SAT-A65A SAT-B65A Page WARNING or CAUTION CAUTION iii INSTALLATION iv SERVICE v vi Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information Contents Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Page Getting started 1 Setup overview 2 Attach the antenna cable the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below. Connect your TV 4 Determine antenna angles Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code Main Menu tabs 3. Press the front panel SELECT button. Testing your system 6 3. Press SELECT again to test the first selectio n on the pop-up menu. Antenna Setup pane verify your settings for accuracy. antenna pointing parameters for your location. Adding system components 2 Connecting components Connect a terrestrial antenna Connect the RF remote control antenna 8 Connecting a VCR Connect the VCR Control Cable Test the VCR (Record/Stop) 10 Connecting a home entertainment system Using the remote control 11 Using the remote control 3 Continued on next page This chapter explains how to: RM-Y812 12 RM-Y812 RM-Y807 14 RM-Y807 Remote control functions Installing remote control batteries 16 Programming the remote control Changing the remote default Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Using the menus 17 Using the menus 4 This chapter describes: The table below lists the Menu function overview Main Menu tab Screens (see page) If you want to: 18 Purchasing pay per view (PPV) Cancelling purchases Setting guide preferences The TIMER pane popup menu Selecting guide options Highlight and SELECT the Guide Options tab from the MAIN MENU. The Options screen (shown below) allows you to customize operation to best suit 20 To schedule or edit an event Adjusting audio Using Dolby Digital audio Setting default and alternate audio 22 Adjusting audio balance Adjusting video Using Caller ID Using Search 24 Use the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and Prepare New Card menu pane Using the toggle key to switch button board layout SELECT the toggle icon on the default button board (see figure) to change it Change Receiver ID Set output channel Input key enable/disable Lock a channel 26 Select menu language Change color schemes Set translucency level Caller ID enable/disable Using program guides 5 Selecting a program guide style Grid guide 28 Logo guide Program guide and menu features 30 $ The OneLine Guide The OneLine Guide appears across the bottom of your screen when you press Using Channel Mark Page Setting favorites and filters 6 Using favorite channel lists Creating a channel list 34 Renaming a channel list: Creating an Auto Set list Adding and removing all channels Filtering the program guide Using Theme Filters 36 Selecting guide times Using access controls 7 Locking & unlocking the system How to lock the system 38 . Unlocking the system The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system. Setting ratings limits Setting spending and time limits Page Questions & Answers A 42 Page Page Manufacturers device control codes 45 Manufacturers device control codes B TV Codes VCR Codes The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls are compatible with most models of the following brands: 46 VCR Codes (continued) AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only) DVD Codes (RM-Y807 Only) Index 52 Limited Warranty Software License Agreement Intellectual Property Termination Export Requirements and U.S. Government Restricted Rights Limited Warranty Specifications