WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer???s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installer

This reminder is provided to call the Satellite Dish Antenna installer???s attention to Article 810 and in particular Article 810-15 of the NEC, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which specifies that the Satellite Dish Antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Attention

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically, information on your DIRECT TICKET?? and Pay Per View selections is sent, free of charge, via your telephone line to an 800 number. If you use your telephone during the time the information is being forwarded, you will hear static noise for approximately 30 seconds. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being sent, you can interrupt the sending of this information at any time by temporarily unplugging the phone line to the receiver.

Local Programming

With this Digital Satellite Receiver and a DIRECTV Plus satellite dish antenna, you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some areas. Check with your retailer or visit www.directv.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The Digital Satellite Receiver is intended for use only within the United States.

Owner???s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Access Card Number:

Customer Support

For Programming

For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call:

DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

For Hardware and Installation

To arrange for the installation of your Digital Satellite Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system.

For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your Digital Satellite Receiver or Satellite Dish Antenna, please contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Trademark and Copyrights

Sony, Media Window, Signal Seeker, Remote Commander and SmartFile are trademarks of Sony. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics, and is used with permission.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby??? and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ?? 1992???1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited pay per view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming

Programming may be taped for home viewing only. All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program providers for details.

StarSight Licensed

The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.: U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; and 5,353,121; with use rights reserved.

About These Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions describe how to use the SAT-A55 and its remote control. Any differences in operation for the SAT-B55 are noted in the text.

The z icon indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. A Note provides information that may be necessary to complete the task.

Table of Contents

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Remote

Control*

AC Power Cord

RF Antenna**

Access Card

Audio/Video Cable

S-Video Cable**

Connection

Overview

Follow the procedures or make the connections in each of the steps to connect your Digital Satellite Receiver.

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries

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Step 2: Connecting the Satellite

Dish Antenna and

Telephone Line

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Step 3: Connecting Your TV

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Step 4: Adding a VCR and

Audio System

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Step 5: Connecting the VCR

Controller

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Step 6: Connecting the RF

Antenna (SAT-A55 only)

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Step 7: Connecting the AC

Power Cord

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Step 8: Inserting the Access

Card

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Step 1: Inserting the

Batteries

(supplied).

Be sure to match the + and ??? marks on the batteries with the + and ??? marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes

???When the batteries become weak, the Function button indicators flash. If the remote control does not work properly, the batteries may be weak.

???When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. Do not mix different types of batteries together.

???When you remove the batteries, any manufacturer codes you???ve set up may be erased. To set up the remote control again, see ???Setting Up the Remote Control??? on page 65.

Digital Satellite Receiver

1Connect the SATELLITE IN jack to your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

2Connect the TEL LINE jack to a telephone line wall jack using the supplied telephone cord.

Step 3: Connecting Your TV

Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below. Refer to your TV???s instruction manual for more information.

1 If you have a local TV antenna or cable company service

Connect it to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your Digital Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF adapter (not supplied).

You can view local stations using your TV controls.

Note

You must use the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to connect to your TV or VCR when a local TV antenna or cable company service is connected to the VHF/UHF IN jack (see ???2c??? below and on page 10).

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2b If your TV has an S-Video input

Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.

If your TV has only one audio input, connect it to the L(MONO) jack on the receiver.

With this connection, your input source is channel 3 or channel 4 depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the receiver.

1a

If you have a digital or Dolby?? Digital audio system (SAT-A55 only)

Connect the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) of the Digital Satellite Receiver to the optical digital input of your audio system.

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OPTICAL

IN

1a

Optical Cable

(SAT-A55 only) (optional Sony accessory POC-15A)

LINE

OUT

AUDIO

LINE

IN

1b

1b If you have a stereo or Dolby Pro Logic?? audio system

Connect the upper AUDIO R and L(MONO) jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the audio inputs of your stereo amplifier.

Digital Satellite Receiver

If you connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to a Dolby Digital receiver, set the Dolby Digital option of the Audio display to Auto Select. See ???Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)??? on page 64 for more information.

2a 2c

2a

If your TV and VCR have A/V jacks

Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of your Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V input jacks of your VCR using the supplied A/V cable.

Then, connect the A/V output jacks of your VCR to the A/V input jacks of your TV using an A/V cable. (Be sure to match the

Connect the VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the VHF/UHF input jack on your VCR using coaxial cable.

Then, connect the VHF/ UHF output jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using coaxial cable.

Set the CH3/CH4 switch to the channel that does not carry off-air broadcasts in

2b

colors on the jacks with the colored plugs on the A/V cable.)

If your TV and VCR have S-Video jacks

Use the S-Video cable instead of the yellow video connection.

z Tip

To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to control the recording functions of your VCR, see ???Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller??? on page 11.

your area.

A/V Cable

TV

Note

With this connection, your input source is channel 3 or channel 4 depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on your VCR.

VIDEO

L(MONO) -AUDIO- R

1a To allow the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR

Connect the VCR Controller to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver.

Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR.

See ???Setting Up the VCR Control Feature??? on page 26 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.

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In front of the VCR

Place the VCR Controller under and in front of the VCR.

The VCR Controller must extend just in front of the infrared sensor of the VCR.

z Tip

If the infrared sensor is not marked on your VCR, shine a flashlight into the front panel of the VCR to locate the sensor.

1a

VCR (side view)

1/2" to 1"

VCR

Controller

1b If you are using a Sony SmartFile VCR to take advantage of the Program Data Download feature

Use this connection instead of the VCR Controller connection. For information about setting up the VCR Control feature, see page 26. For details about the Program Data Download feature, refer to your SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.

Connecting a Sony SmartFile??? VCR

Sony SmartFile VCR

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord

After all other connections are complete, connect the AC Power Cord to the Digital Satellite Receiver.

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1MUTING button

Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

2AUDIO VOLUME buttons

Adjust the volume of your audio receiver. To operate your audio receiver, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

3SLEEP button

Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a certain amount of time (if your TV has the Sleep feature). To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

4DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

5ALT AUDIO button

Switches among the available audio broadcasts.

6FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

7INDEX button

Opens the Station Index.

8VOL buttons

Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qa POWER buttons

Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver, TV and VTR (VCR). To operate your TV or VTR (VCR), you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qs FUNCTION buttons

Select the equipment (CABLE, TV or SAT) that you want to operate. The indicators light up to show which device the remote control is operating. To operate your TV or cable box, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qd TV/VIDEO button

Switches between the various inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qf TV/SAT button

Switches the output of your Digital Satellite Receiver between regular TV and satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts, you must have a local TV antenna or cable company connection (see page 9).

qg 0???9 and ENTER buttons

Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

qh JUMP button

Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

qj GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

qk CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

ql MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

w; CH buttons

Change channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH buttons pages through the guide.

wa EXIT button

Closes all on-screen displays including program guides and menus.

ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch

Sets the remote to operate other devices in your A/V system. To operate these other devices, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

wd TV/VTR button

Switches between the TV and VTR (VCR) inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

wf VCR Control buttons

Operate VCR features such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate your VCR, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

wg PIP control buttons

Operate the Picture-in-picture features of your TV (if your TV has PIP). To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

wh FUNCTION buttons

Select the equipment (CABLE, TV or SAT) that you want to operate. The indicators light up to show which device the remote control is operating. To operate your TV or cable box, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

wj POWER button

Turns on or off the equipment selected with the VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch.

wk CH +/??? buttons

Change channels in numerical order on the equipment selected with the VTR3/2/DVD/ AMP switch.

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qa

qs

qd

1MUTING button

Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

2TV/VIDEO button

Switches between the inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

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5 0 qg

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4TV/SAT button

Switches the output of your Digital Satellite Receiver between regular TV and satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts, you must have a local TV antenna or cable company connection (see page 9).

5DISPLAY button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

6INDEX button

Opens the Station Index.

7JUMP button

Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

8EXIT button

Closes all on-screen displays including program guides and menus.

9VOL buttons

Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

q; CODE SET button

Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see page 65).

qa POWER buttons

Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver, TV and VTR (VCR). To operate your TV or VTR (VCR), you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qs FUNCTION buttons

Select the equipment (SAT, TV, VTR) that you want to operate. The indicators light up to show which device the remote control is operating. To operate your TV or VTR (VCR), you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qd VCR Control buttons

Operate VCR features such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate your VTR (VCR), you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).

qf 0???9 and ENTER buttons

Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

qg GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide.

qh CATEGORY button

Opens the Category Guide.

qj Arrow and buttons

The arrow buttons move the highlight in on-screen displays. The button selects the highlighted item.

qk FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite Stations guide.

ql MENU button

Opens the Main Menu.

w; CH/PAGE buttons

Change channels. When a program guide is open, these buttons page through the guide.

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SATELLITE

RECEIVER

1Move the joystick in any direction to move the highlight to the item you want.

+

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S

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

2Press down on the joystick to select the item.

Note (SAT-B55 model)

Whenever these Operating Instructions refer to using the joystick, use the arrow V/v/B/b buttons surrounding the button.

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

1Press the V/v/B/b buttons to move the highlight to the item you want.

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

2Press the button to select the item.

MUTING

POWER

1 Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver.

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The FUNCTION button indicators light up to show you which equipment the remote control is operating.

Note

You may need to set up the remote control to operate your other audio/ video equipment. See ???Setting Up the Remote Control??? on page 65 for details.

The POWER indicator lights up.

POWER

SAT

2 Press the TV button to turn on the TV.

TV

3 Press the TV FUNCTION button, then select the TV???s input source to which you connected the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Depending on how you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV, the input source could be channel 3 or channel 4, or you may need to use the TV/VIDEO button to select one of the A/V input sources.

FUNCTION

TV3 / /TV/VIDEO

4

To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures

Press the SAT FUNCTION button, then press the MENU button to open the Main Menu.

FUNCTION

SAT

MENU

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MUTING

POWER

1

Press the SAT FUNCTION button.

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SAT

Press the CH +/??? buttons.

The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to the next channel, and the Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner of your TV screen.

CH

You can also change channels by entering the three digit channel number using the 0???9 buttons, and either pressing the ENTER button or waiting several seconds.

The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to that channel, and the Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner of your TV screen.

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The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer.

MENU

SYSTEM (Page 22)

Adjust and test your Digital Satellite Receiver???s settings.

???Antenna

???VCR Control

???System Test

???Aspect Ratio

???Access Card

???Remote Control (SAT-A55 only)

MESSAGES (Page 52)

GUIDES (Page 35)

Access the many guides that help you find the program you want.

???Alpha List

???Program Guide

???Category Guide

???Station Index

???Favorite Stations

???Other Guides

PREFERENCES (Page 46)

Adjust the way menus and information appear.

???Display Options

???Custom Stations

???Data Services (future application)

LOCKS & LIMITS (Page 53)

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Read messages from your service provider.

PURCHASES (Page 59)

Review the pay per view program purchases and cancellations you have made.

TIMER & REC (Page 60)

Schedule program tuning and recording.

Set limits on spending and ratings. Block stations and pay per view

programs.

AUDIO (Page 64)

Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for multiple language programs.

You can also select the Dolby Digital settings (SAT-A55 only).

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The System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital Satellite Receiver so it matches your preferences and optimizes the conditions of your home entertainment system.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

Closes the SYSTEM pop-up to show the Main Menu.

Antenna

Lets you find the position of the satellite and helps you get the

strongest signal from your Satellite Dish Antenna (see page 23).

VCR Control

Lets you set up and test your VCR using the VCR Controller (see page 26).

System Test

Lets you test the connections to your Satellite Dish Antenna, and telephone line

(see page 29).

Aspect Ratio

Lets you set the receiver???s output to match the aspect ratio of your TV (see page 30).

Access Card

Lets you initialize a replacement card (see page 31).

Remote Control (SAT-A55 only)

Lets you set up the receiver so the remote control can operate the receiver from behind a cabinet or from another room (see page 32).

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Antenna Type

Select Round, Oval 2-Sat or Oval 3-Sat depending on your Satellite Dish Antenna type.

Transponder

Lets you select the transponder from which the Satellite Dish Antenna receives its signal.

You do not need to change this setting unless instructed by your service provider.

Antenna Location

Lets you find out the direction of the satellite from your location.

Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt

Shows how to aim your Satellite Dish Antenna depending on your antenna type and location.

Status

???Locked??? shows that your Satellite Dish Antenna is receiving a signal. ???Unlocked??? shows that a signal is not being received.

Note

Most areas of the United States will not receive a peak signal strength of 100. Although there is no picture quality difference between a signal strength of 60 and 100, a higher signal strength will limit any negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow.

Setting Up the Satellite Dish

Antenna

This display helps you aim your Satellite Dish Antenna to get the strongest signal.

For complete information on installation of your Satellite Dish Antenna, see the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

Return

Closes the Antenna display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the

Antenna display.

Signal Strength Meter

Shows the current and peak levels of the signal strength.

Signal Seeker???

When using a Round antenna, shows that your Satellite Dish Antenna???s Signal Seeker can be used.

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Selecting ???off??? in the Signal Seeker pop-up may allow you to see the Signal Strength Meter if you use a diplexer or certain other accessories with your Satellite Dish Antenna.

Note

The Signal Seeker feature is available only with the Round Antenna. See your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions for more information about this feature.

The Antenna Type display lets you or your professional installer enter which type of Satellite Dish Antenna you use. After you have entered your antenna type, you can use the Antenna Location pop-up to help aim your antenna

1Highlight and select ???Antenna Type??? from the Antenna Display.

The Antenna Type display appears.

2Highlight and select the Satellite Dish Antenna type that you have installed.

The Signal Seeker pop-up appears if you have selected ???Round???. The Antenna Type display closes if you have selected ???Oval 2-Sat??? or ???Oval 3-Sat???.

3Highlight and select ???On??? if you selected ???Round???.

The Signal Seeker pop-up closes to show the Antenna Display.

z Tip

If it is more convenient for you to enter latitude and longitude, select ???Latitude & Longitude??? instead of ???Zip Code???.

Entering Your Antenna Location

The Antena Location pop-up helps you or your professional installer aim your Satellite Dish Antenna based on your zip code or your latitude and longitude location.

1Highlight and select ???Antenna Location??? from the Antenna display.

The Antenna Location pop-up appears.

2Select ???Zip Code???.

The Zip Code pop-up appears.

3Enter your Zip Code, then select ???OK???.

If you have a Round Satellite Dish Antenna, you or your professional installer can use the azimuth and elevation readings to aim the antenna. If you have an Oval 2-Sat or Oval 3-Sat Satellite Dish Antenna, you or your professional installer can use the azimuth, elevation and tilt readings to aim the antenna.

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Round Satellite Dish Antennas do not have a Tilt setting.

M

To change the number

m

< To move to the , next digit

OK

Closes the pop-up and saves your changes.

Cancel

Closes the pop-up without saving the changes.

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Manufacturer

Lets you select the manufacturer code for your VCR (see page 27).

Auto Title Insert

Lets you turn on the Auto Title Insert feature (see page 28).

Setting Up the VCR Control Feature

The VCR Control feature lets the Digital Satellite Receiver control your VCR using the Timer & Rec feature (see page 60). To use the VCR Control feature you must connect the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR (see page 11).

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

Return

Closes the VCR Control display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the

VCR Control display.

MUTING

POWER

Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code

The VCR Manufacturer Code allows the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR using the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR.

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1Highlight and select ???Manufacturer??? from the VCR Control display (see page 26).

The Manufacturer pop-up appears.

2Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR.

The manufacturer???s pop-up appears.

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If you connected a Sony SmartFile VCR, use the manufacturer code of 99.

Note

Do not stop or interrupt the VCR test by pressing any buttons until after the VCR test is complete.

3Select a VCR manufacturer code from the list.

The Test pop-up appears.

Some manufacturers have more than one code to choose from. If the VCR manufacturer code you select does not work in step 4 below you can select another code for that manufacturer.

4Select ???Yes??? to perform a VCR test.

If you select ???Yes???, a pop-up appears giving you instructions on how to perform a VCR test.

If the test is unsuccessful, check your connections and the VCR Controller placement, then repeat this procedure selecting a different VCR manufacturer code in step 3 (if your VCR manufacturer has more than one code).

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The Auto Title Insert feature lets you display information about the program at the beginning of a Timer & Rec event. This is convenient if

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you want a ???title??? to appear at the beginning of programs you schedule or record.

1Highlight and select ???Auto Title Insert??? from the VCR Control display (see page 26).

The Auto Title Insert pop-up appears.

2Select ???On??? or ???Off???.

The Auto Title Insert pop-up closes to show the VCR Control display.

When the scheduled event begins

A title appears at the beginning of any Timer & Rec event.

Program description

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Performing a System Test

The system test checks your Access Card, telephone line, and Satellite Dish Antenna connections for proper operation.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

If the system test fails, check your connections before calling your service provider or Sony.

4 Select ???Return???.

The System Test display closes to show the Main Menu.

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The aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newer TVs may offer the 16:9 ratio which is similar to the proportions of a movie screen. Most TVs use the standard 4:3 ratio.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

Return

Closes the Aspect Ratio display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Aspect Ratio display.

3

Note

To use the Wide aspect ratio feature, you must receive a 16:9 aspect ratio signal. Check with your service provider to see if 16:9 programming is available.

Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV.

The highlight moves to ???Return???.

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Replacing Your Access Card

Occasionally your service provider may send you a new Access Card. Use this display to set up your new card. See ???Inserting the Access Card??? on page 13 for information about inserting the Access Card into the Digital Satellite Receiver.

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

Return

Closes the Access Card display to show the Main Menu.

OK

Starts the Access Card

replacement process.

Help

Opens information about the Access Card display.

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Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A55 only)

The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver from outside a cabinet or from another room within your home. The RF Antenna must be connected to use the RF feature (see page 12).

The SYSTEM pop-up appears.

MENU

Remote Signal

Lets you select IR or RF as the type of signal the receiver accepts.

RF Security Control

Lets you change the security code. RF signals are used to control many devices. You may need to change the security code so that this remote control operates the Digital Satellite Receiver only.

Return

Closes the Remote Control display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the

Remote Control display.

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Receiver is set to receive RF signals from the remote control.

Setting the Security Code

If the Digital Satellite Receiver is receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from your neighbor???s home), you can eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the Digital

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Satellite Receiver and remote control, or by selecting IR control.

Both the Digital Satellite Receiver and the remote control must use the same three digit security code.

1Select ???Remote Control??? from the SYSTEM pop-up (see page 32).

The Remote Control display appears.

MENU

2Highlight and select ???RF Security Code???.

The confirmation pop-up appears.

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Note

If the remote control no longer operates your Digital Satellite Receiver after completing this procedure, use the controls on the front panel to open the Remote Control display (see page 32). Then repeat the steps in ???Setting the Security Code??? to try again.

3Select ???Yes???.

The RF Security Code pop-up appears.

4Select a different security code.

The conformation pop-up appears.

5Press the CODE SET button on the remote control.

The CABLE and TV FUNCTION indicators flash.

CODE SET

FUNCTION

CABLE TV SAT

6Enter the three digit security code you selected for the receiver in step 4 above.

7Press the enter button.

The remote control and Digital Satellite Receiver are now set to a new security code.

ENTER

8Select ???OK??? to save your changes.

The Remote Control display appears.

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Return

Closes the GUIDES Menu to show the Main Menu.

Alpha List

Shows a list of categories (movies, sports, etc.) and

only the programs that match the category you select in alphabetical order (see page 36).

Program Guide

Opens your custom list of stations and shows program information for up to three days in advance (see page 37).

Category Guide

Shows a list of categories (movies, sports, etc.) and only those stations broadcasting programs that match the category you select

(see page 38).

Using the Guides Menu

The Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. You can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own favorite station guides for fast access to your favorite stations.

The GUIDES Menu appears.

MENU

2 Highlight and select the guide you want to use.

Station Index

Opens your custom list of stations as a grid of station logos (see page 39).

Favorite Stations

Opens the Favorite Stations guide which allows you to create and access up to four different sets of stations you enjoy watching most (see page 40).

Other Guides

Opens the Other Guides display which shows a variety of special categories provided by DIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories so you can find exactly the kind of program you want (see page 43).

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Using the Alpha List

The Alpha List shows program information in the category you select (such as movies, sports, etc.) in alphabetical order. Program information is available for up to four hours in advance.

The GUIDES Menu appears.

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Media Window

M

Move the joystick up and down to highlight different stations.

Press the CH V/v buttons to move the highlight to the next page of stations.

m

Using the Program Guide

The Program Guide shows program information for up to three days in advance. You can open the Program Guide using the Main Menu or by pressing the GUIDE button.

Media Window.

GUIDE

highlight different programs.

Skipped stations do not appear (see page 50).

Information Area

List Area

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Press the EXIT button to close the Program Guide and return to the previous station.

Note

If you select a program and the station is blocked or a limit has been reached, you can temporarily unlock your Digital Satellite Receiver using your passcode. See ???Locking Your Receiver??? on page 57 for information about the passcode.

3 Select the program you want.

If you select a current program, the Program Guide closes. For information about selecting a future program, see ???One Button Timer & Rec??? on page 60.

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The Category Guide shows programs in the category you select (such as

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Press the EXIT button to close the Category Guide and return to the previous station.

movies, sports, etc.). Program information is available for up to three days in advance. You can open the Category Guide using the Main Menu or by pressing the CATEGORY button.

Media Window.

CATEGORY

Skipped stations do not appear (see page 50).

information about selecting a future program, see ???One Button Timer & Rec??? on page 60.

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The Station Index displays each station???s logo and channel number in a

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???Press the EXIT button to close the Station Index and return to the previous station.

???To view the current program while checking the program information of other stations, turn on the Surf feature (see page 49).

grid format. Program information is available for the current time only. You can open the Station Index using the Main Menu or by pressing the INDEX button.

Media Window.

INDEX

highlight different stations.

Skipped stations do not appear (see page 50).

you selected appears on your TV screen.

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Using the Favorite Stations Guide

The Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you can

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customize with eight stations each. Program information is available for the current time only.

You can open the Favorite Stations guide using the Main Menu or by pressing the FAVORITE button.

Before you can use the Favorite Stations guide, you must set up your favorite stations in a personal guide by following the procedure on the next page.

appears in the Media Window.

FAVORITE

highlight different Favorite Titles.

3

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Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous station.

Highlight and select the station you want.

The Favorite Stations guide closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears.

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Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous station.

Note

The ???Count??? box indicates how many stations are included in the personal guide.

2Highlight and select ???Edit???.

The Edit pop-up appears.

3Highlight and select ???Edit Stations???.

The station index appears in the right half of the display.

4Highlight and select a station in the index.

A checkmark appears in the lower left part of the icon to indicate that the station is included in the Favorite Title, and the number in the ???Count??? box increases by one.

5Repeat step 4 to add up to eight stations to this Favorite Title.

When you have added all the stations you want in this Favorite Title, highlight and select OK.

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The Edit pop-up appears.

3Select ???Edit Title??? from the pop-up menu.

The Edit Title display appears in the lower left part of the display.

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Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous program.

4Enter a seven character title for this Favorite Title.

You can enter upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols in the title.

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down to select different F a v 1

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m< highlight different positions. You can ,

5When your title is complete, highlight and select ???OK???.

The Edit Title pop-up closes to show the Favorite Stations guide.

Using Other Guides

The Other Guides display provides special categories supplied by DIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories to help you find the exact program you want to watch. Program information is available for up to three days in advance.

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Press the EXIT button to close the Other Guides display and return to the previous station.

Note

DIRECTV occasionally changes the contents of the category and subcategory lists.

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Many programs are available as pay per view. By selecting a pay per view program you agree to be charged for that program.

Select a pay per view program using any of the methods described in the ???Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)??? section on pages 35 through 44.

The Purchase Program display appears. This display shows detailed information about the program including the cost.

Return

Closes the Purchase Program display to show the previous screen.

Purchase

Opens the Purchase pop-up.

Preview

Closes the Purchase Program display to show a preview of the program if available.

Times

Opens the Other Show Times display so you can select another time to view the program.

Help

Opens information about the

Purchase Program display.

Note

To order pay per view by remote, a DIRECTV subscription is required and the Digital Satellite Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line.

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Return

Closes the PREFERENCES Menu to show the Main Menu.

Display Options

Lets you change the color scheme of the on-screen displays, choose how the stations are ordered in the guides and select what is displayed in the Media Window when surfing through the Station Index

(see page 47).

Using the Preferences Menu

The Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of the on-screen displays, the stations you want to appear in the program list area, and the order in which the stations are listed.

The PREFERENCES Menu appears.

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2 Highlight and select the item you want to adjust.

Custom Stations

Lets you customize which stations appear in the program guides (see page 50).

Data Service

A future application (see page 51).

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The PREFERENCES Menu appears.

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Colors

Lets you change the color of the on- screen displays (see page 48).

Station order

Lets you select the order in which stations appear in the list area (see page 49).

Surf

Lets you view the Current Program in the Station Index while view other Program information

(see page 49).

Return

Closes the Display Options display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the

Display Options display.

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2Highlight and select the color scheme you like.

The display changes colors as you highlight each color scheme.

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Changing the Station Order

You can select numerical or alphabetical for the order in which stations

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appear in the List Area of the Program Guide, Category Guide and Other Guides display.

1Highlight and select ???Station Order??? from the Display Options display (see page 47).

The Station Order pop-up appears.

2Highlight and select the order you like.

The Station Order pop-up closes to show the Display Options display.

Changing the Surf Setting

When the Surf setting is On you can view the current program in the Media Window of the Station Index while viewing the program information of other programs as you highlight them in the Station Index.

1Highlight and select ???Surf??? from the Display Options display (see page 47).

The Surf pop-up appears.

2Highlight and select ???On??? or ???Off???.

The Surf pop-up closes to show the Display Options display.

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Setting Up Custom Stations

The Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will be skipped in the Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index, and when you change channels using the CH +/??? buttons.

You can reduce the number of stations that appear by skipping unwanted stations.

The PREFERENCES Menu appears.

MENU

Return

Closes the Custom Stations display to show the Main Menu.

Cancel

Closes the Custom Stations display and cancels your changes.

Auto

Scans all stations and automatically skips any stations to which you do not subscribe.

Clear All

Removes all skip settings.

Help

Opens information about the Custom

Stations display.

???X??? Skip Mark

Shows that the station will be skipped when using the Program Guide, Category Guide, Station Index, or when using the CH +/??? buttons.

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Delete

Closes the message pop-up and deletes the message.

Return

Closes the message pop-up and saves the message.

Your service provider may occasionally send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver to inform you of changes to your service and other special announcements.

The Messages display appears.

MENU

The message pop-up appears.

Return

Closes the Messages display to show the Main Menu.

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Opens information about the

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Using the Locks & Limits Display

The Locks & Limits feature gives you control over access to your Digital Satellite Receiver. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay per view programs.

The Locks & Limits display appears.

MENU

Receiver Status

Shows if your Digital Satellite Receiver is now locked or unlocked.

Spending Limit

Sets a maximum limit on charges per event (see page 54).

Rating Limit

Sets a maximum limit on rated content (see page 55).

Pay Per View

Blocks access to pay per view programs (see page 55).

Stations Blocked

Blocks access to specific stations (see page 56).

Note

You must lock the receiver before any locks or limits take effect (see page 57).

Lock

Opens the passcode pop-up. You must enter your passcode to lock the receiver.

Unlock

Opens the passcode pop-up for unlocking your receiver.

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The spending limit pop-up lets you limit the amount you can spend per event on pay per view purchases.

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1Highlight and select ???Spending Limit??? from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Spending Limit pop-up appears.

2Press the 0???9 buttons to enter the dollar value.

You can enter a value of less than $656.

3Highlight and select ???OK???.

The Spending Limit pop-up closes to show the Locks & Limits edit display.

Select ???Cancel??? to close the Spending Limit pop-up without saving changes.

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The Rating Limit pop-up lets you limit programs according to the content rating.

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1Highlight and select ???Rating Limit??? from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Rating Limit pop-up appears.

2Highlight and select the highest content rating you want your Digital Satellite Receiver to access.

The Rating Limit pop-up closes to show the Locks & Limits edit display.

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Changing the Pay Per View Access Setting

The pay per view access setting lets you block access to pay per view stations.

1Highlight and select ???Pay Per View??? from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Pay Per View Access pop-up appears.

2Select ???Yes??? to block access to pay per view programs.

Select ???No??? to allow access to pay per view programs.

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The Stations Blocked feature lets you block access to specific stations.

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1Highlight and select ???Stations Blocked??? from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).

The Stations Blocked display appears.

2Highlight and select a station icon to block that station.

The block symbol appears in the station icon to indicate that the station is blocked.

Return

Closes the Station Blocked display.

Cancel

Closes the Stations Blocked display without saving your changes.

Block All

Blocks all stations.

Clear All

Unblocks all stations.

Help

Opens the help display.

Block Icon

Shows that this station will be blocked.

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After you have made the changes you want to the Locks & Limits

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settings, you must enter a passcode to lock the receiver.

The Locks & Limits display appears.

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Do not forget your passcode.

You will need this number to unlock your system or make any changes to the locks or limits you have set. If you forget your passcode, contact your program provider for assistance.

Your receiver is now locked with your passcode using the locks and limits you have set.

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The Locks & Limits display appears.

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Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (*) which keeps your passcode secret.

The Locks & Limits edit display appears.

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You can temporarily unlock your Digital Satellite Receiver with your passcode if you select a program from a guide and the station is locked or a limit has been reached.

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Highlight and select ???Unlock???.

Your receiver is now unlocked.

Highlight and select ???Return???.

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Checking Your Purchases

You can view a history of the pay per view purchases you have made. This display also shows the future purchases you have ordered and those that you have canceled.

The Purchases display appears.

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You can purchase pay per view programs from any guide. See ???Viewing Pay Per View Programs??? on page 45.

The information pop-up for that purchase appears.

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Return

Closes the future program pop-up to show the current guide.

Tune to Station

Closes the program guide to show the current program of the selected station.

Add to Timer & Rec

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for recording, and opens the schedule pop-up.

Add to Timer

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for tuning, and opens the schedule pop-up.

z Tips

???You can set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to send program information to your VCR so it records the information at the beginning of the recording. See page 28 for information.

???Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a Program Data Download feature and will automatically send the following information when you record a program with a Sony SmartFile VCR: program title, program category, program date/time and duration.

For further information regarding the SmartFile function, refer to your Sony SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions.

Once

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for one time tuning and/or recording.

Monday???Friday

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for the remaining week days of the current week for tuning and/ or recording.

Weekly

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for tuning and/or recording on the same day of the following four weeks.

Daily

Adds the program to the Timer & Rec display for tuning and/or recording every day for the next 30 days.

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Using the Timer & Rec Feature

The Timer & Rec feature lets you set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to automatically tune to a program scheduled at a future time. You can also use the One Button Timer & Rec feature to set up the timer by selecting a future program.

To record a future program, use the VCR Control feature to turn on your VCR and start recording automatically. For information on how to set up the VCR Control feature see page 26.

The Timer & Rec display appears.

MENU

The Date/Day field is highlighted and the current date appears.

Channel number and station name

Program title

z Tip

When using the VCR Control feature to record a future program, make sure that your VCR is turned off before the program begins. The VCR Control feature will turn on the VCR and start recording.

Return

Closes the Timer & Rec display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Timer & Rec display.

Record Event icon

Shows that an event will be recorded.

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???Any date up to 30 days from the current date

???EVERY SUN

???EVERY MON

???EVERY TUE

???EVERY WED

???EVERY THU

???EVERY FRI

???EVERY SAT

???MON???FRI

???DAILY

8Press .

The Timer & Rec pop-up appears.

Highlight Timer & Rec or Timer and press .

7Use the number buttons or press V/v to select the channel number.

Then, press or b to move to the next item.

6Press V/v to change the ending minute.

Then, press or b to move to the next item.

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Editing Timer Events

You can easily edit or delete timer events.

1 Press the MENU button, then highlight and select TIMER & REC.

The Timer & Rec display appears.

MENU

The edit pop-up appears.

Return

Closes the edit pop-up to show the Timer & Rec display.

Delete

Removes the event from the list. Higher numbered events move up to fill the gap.

Edit

Closes the edit pop-up to highlight the date of that event.

See page 62 for instructions on how to change the timer settings.

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Current Audio

Opens a pop-up that displays the languages available for the current program.

Default Audio

Opens a pop-up that displays the eight available default languages. When a program broadcasts an audio track in the default language, that language is automatically selected.

Dolby Digital (SAT-A55 only)

Opens a pop-up that lets you set your Dolby Digital options.

Choose ???Auto Select??? (if you have a Dolby Digital audio system) to enjoy surround sound whenever a station broadcasts a Dolby Digital audio track. Select ???Off??? if you do not have a Dolby Digital audio system.

Using the Audio Display

You can set your Digital Satellite Receiver to play the audio track in the language you prefer if that language is available. You can set the language for the current program and as the default language for all programs when that language is available. You can also set your Digital Satellite Receiver to receive Dolby Digital audio signals (SAT-A55 only).

The Audio display appears.

MENU

Return

Closes the Audio display to show the Main Menu.

Help

Opens information about the Audio display.

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???Remember to aim the remote control at the device you are trying to operate.

???To control extra VTRs (VCRs), a DVD player or an amplifier with the RM-Y802 remote control, slide the device switch to VTR2, 3, DVD or AMP after you have set up the remote with the correct manufacturer code.

The RM-Y139 and RM-Y802 remote controls can be programmed to operate your other audio/video equipment.

operation controls such as the CH +/??? buttons.

If the device does not respond to the remote control, repeat from step 2 and enter a different manufacturer code in step 3.

Information Other

Manufacturer Codes

TV Codes

VCR Codes

VCR Codes (continued)

DVD Codes (RM-Y802 Only)

AMP (Amplifier)

Codes (RM-Y802 Only)

Cable Box Codes

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POWER

1POWER Button

Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.

2POWER Indicator

Indicates whether the Digital Satellite Receiver is on or off.

3TIMER Indicator

Indicates that the Timer is set.

4MESSAGE Indicator

Indicates that you have a new message.

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5Arrow and Buttons

The arrow buttons move the highlight in the on-screen displays. The button selects the highlighted item.

6MENU Button

Opens the Main Menu.

7GUIDE Button

Opens the Program Guide.

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1ACCESS CARD slot

Do not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider.

2SATELLITE IN jack

Inputs satellite signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

3RF REMOTE jack

Inputs remote control signals using the RF Antenna.

4CH3/CH4 switch

When you use an RF connection (VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack), this setting determines the TV channel on which programs from the Digital Satellite Receiver can be viewed.

5VHF/UHF IN jack

Inputs off-air signals from your local TV off-air antenna using coaxial cable. Some antennas require an adapter (not supplied).

6AC IN jack

Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC Power Cord.

7TEL LINE jack

Connects the Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone line cable.

8VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack

Outputs audio and video signals to the VHF/ UHF input on your TV or VCR using coaxial cable.

9A/V OUTPUT jacks

Output audio and video signals to your TV and other audio/video equipment using A/V cables.

q; LOW SPEED DATA

Can be used for future products such as Personal Video Recorders.

qa VCR CONTROL jack

Allows the VCR Controller to control a VCR and/ or cable box. Also allows connection of a monaural cable for use with Sony SmartFile VCRs.

qs DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Outputs digital audio signals to the digital optical input of your audio receiver.

Information Other

SATELLITE IN

LOW SPEED DATA

VCR CONTROL

R

1ACCESS CARD slot

Do not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider.

2SATELLITE IN jack

Inputs satellite signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG-6 coaxial cable.

3CH3/CH4 switch

When you use an RF connection (VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack), this setting determines the TV channel on which programs from the Digital Satellite Receiver can be viewed.

4VHF/UHF IN jack

Inputs off-air signals from your local TV off-air antenna using coaxial cable. Some antennas require an adapter (not supplied).

5AC IN jack

Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC Power Cord.

6TEL LINE jack

Connects the Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone line cable.

7VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack

Outputs audio and video signals to the VHF/ UHF input on your TV or VCR using coaxial cable.

8A/V OUTPUT jacks

Output audio and video signals to your TV and other audio/video equipment using A/V cables.

9LOW SPEED DATA

Can be used for future products such as Personal Video Recorders.

q; VCR CONTROL jack

Allows the VCR Controller to control a VCR and/ or cable box. Also allows connection of a monaural cable for use with Sony SmartFile VCRs.

Specifications

Size AA Batteries (2)

Access Card (1)

Audio/Video Cable (1)

Coaxial RF Cable (1)

Output Jacks

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO (2)

OPTICAL OUT (1) (SAT-A55 only)

AUDIO R/L (2) VHF (SAT)/UHF Low-Speed Data

TEL LINE

VCR CONTROL (1)

Cable Type

4-pin mini DIN RCA type

Optical Rectangular

RCA type

75 ohm f-type

9-pin D-Sub Female

RJ-11

VCR Controller (or

monaural cable for

Sony SmartFile VCRs)

Telephone Line Cord (1)

AC Power Cord (1)

VCR Controller (1)

S-Video Cable (1) (SAT-A55)

RF Antenna (1) (SAT-A55)

Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite Receiver

Accessories

Local TV Antenna

ANJ-AA1

Installation Kit

ANJ-DS2

Amplifier

EAC-DA1

Diplexer

EAC-DD1

Voltage Switch

EAC-DV2

RF Universal Remote Commander??? Remote Control

RM-Y802

Information Other

Poor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snows

???Heavy rain or snow may degrade the strength of the signal coming from the satellite to your Satellite Dish Antenna. To limit any negative effects during degraded conditions, make sure that your professional installer has aimed your Satellite Dish Antenna so that you are receiving a high signal strength level (see page 23, or refer to your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions).

You cannot find the station of the pay per view program that you ordered

???See ???Checking Pay Per View Purchases??? on page 59 to get information (station, start time, etc.) about programs that you have ordered.

The program highlighted in the Program Guide does not appear

???Highlight and select the program. Although the program you highlight appears in the Media Window, you must press the button to complete your selection (see page 37).

Language of audio track is incorrect or audio track is not available

???Check the default language setting. The program provider may not broadcast all of the languages in the Default Audio pop-up (see page 64).

???Some programs may not offer audio tracks.

Your Digital Satellite Receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the following instructions should be read carefully and followed completely where applicable:

1The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has established Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones.

2If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.

3The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

4If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

a.The telephone number to which this unit is connected.

b.The ringer equivalence number.

c.The USOC jack required.

d.The FCC Registration Number.

5Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.

Service Requirements

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. For service, call 1-800-838-7669.

Radio Interference Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference)

???Change the position of the Digital Satellite Receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference

???Move the Digital Satellite Receiver away from the equipment that is receiving the interference

???Plug the Digital Satellite Receiver into a different outlet so that the Digital Satellite Receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony Electronics, Inc., void the user???s authority to operate this equipment.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should consult your Digital Satellite Receiver dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. In addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: ???How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.??? This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Limited Warranty

Digital Satellite Receivers

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (???SONY???) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:

1LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2PARTS. For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any replacements will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation by SONY???s authorized facility, whichever is longer.

3ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one

(1) year.

4IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation date, if the unit was professionally installed by a SONY authorized Digital Satellite Receiver Installer and the LNB (Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly, SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY authorized Digital Satellite Receiver service facility. Please see the telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to locate the closest facility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, setup adjustments or signal reception problems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if self-installed), loss of use of the product, or wasted programming charges due to product malfunction. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS

WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR

BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON

THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY

TO USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

SHALL SONY???S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE

PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO

THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS

PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION

OF THIS WARRANTY.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call:

SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-838-7669 (Sony)

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-800-488-7669

About Sony Customer Support

Every DIRECTV System manufactured by Sony comes with Sony???s Express Support at no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until 7:30 pm Eastern Time; Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with our 800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation, installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most out of your home entertainment system. Sony???s Express Support program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in customer service.

Information Other

Index

A

AC Power Cord, connecting, 13 Access Card, inserting, 13

replacing, 31 slot, 13, 69, 70

Adjusting the on-screen displays, 47 Alert. See Timer & Rec.

Alpha List, 36

ALT AUDIO button, 14

Antenna. See RF antenna, satellite dish antenna, and Local TV off-air antenna.

Arrow buttons, on front panel, 68 on RM-Y139 remote control, 16

Aspect Ratio, setting, 30 Audio system, connecting, 10 Audio, display, 64

track, 64

AUTO skip feature, 50 Auto Title Insert, 28 Azimuth, 25

B

Back panel connections, SAT-A55, 69 SAT-B55, 70

Batteries, inserting into remote control, 7 Blocking, pay per view, 55

stations, 56

C

Carton contents, 6 CATEGORY button, 15, 17, 38 Category Guide, 35

CH +/??? buttons, 15 CH/PAGE buttons, 17 Changing channels, 20 CODE SET button, 14, 17, 65 Codes, Manufacturer, 66, 67

RF security, 33

VCR Manufacturer, 27 Color, setting, 48 Connecting, audio system, 10

IR Blaster, 11

local TV off-air antenna, 9 RF Antenna, 12

TV and VCR, 10

TV with A/V connectors, 9 TV with RF connector, 9

Controls, location and Function, 68 Custom stations, 50

Customer support, 2

Customizing the Favorite Stations guide, 41

D

Data services, 51

Default language, setting, 64 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, 10, 69 DISPLAY button, 14, 16

Display options, 47

Display, changing the colors, 48 Dolby Digital, 10, 64

E

Editing Favorite Stations, 41

Editing Favorite Titles, 42

Editing Locks & Limits, 53

Editing timer events, 63

Elevation, 25

ENTER button, 15, 17

EXIT button, 15, 16

F

FAVORITE button, 14, 17, 40 Favorite Stations guide, 40

changing the Favorite Title, 42 setting up, 40

FCC Regulations, 76 Features, 4

Front panel controls, 68 FUNCTION buttons, 15, 17

G

GUIDE button, 15, 17, 37

Guides Menu, 35

Guides, using, 35

H

Highlight and Select, 18

I

INDEX button, 14, 16, 39 Information Area, 37 Input source, 9, 10, 19

IR remote control reception, 32

J

Joystick, 14, 18

JUMP button, 15, 16

L

Languages, 64

Limited Warranty, 77

List Area, 37

Local TV off-air antenna, 9

Locking your receiver, 57

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

Information Other