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1. e If the message Purchase information not available appears you must contact your service provider to order the program e Your Access Card may be full If so contact your service provider e It may be too late to order the program you want If so check for other show times see page 45 e See Checking Pay Per View Purchases on page 59 to get information station start time etc about programs that you have ordered e You cannot cancel pay per view orders that you have watched Contact your service provider for details e 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 e Set up your personal Favorite Titles before you try to use the Favorite Stations guide see page 41 e Make sure that the Spending Rating Pay Per View and Stations Blocked are set as you want them see pages 53 56 Then make sure that the system is locked see page 57 e The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the Locks amp Limits see page 58 e Make sure that you entered the passcode correctly If you have lost or forgotten your passcode contact your service provider e Check the default language setting The program provider may not broadcast all of the languages in the Default Audio pop up see page 64 e Some programs may not offer audio tracks UOT EULIOJU 19UIO i continued 7
2. e When using the VCR Control feature to record a future program make sure that the VCR is turned off before the program begins The VCR Control feature will turn on your VCR and start recording e When you schedule two or more continuous events to be recorded the Auto Title Insert and Program Data Download features will only send information about the first program Once Adds the program to the Timer amp Rec display for one time tuning and or recording Monday Friday Adds the program to the Timer amp Rec display for the remaining week days of the current week for tuning and or recording Weekly Adds the program to the Timer amp Rec display for tuning and or recording on the same day of the following four weeks Daily Adds the program to the Timer amp Rec display for tuning and or recording every day for the next 30 days RM Y802 Remote Control Using the Timer amp Rec Feature The Timer amp 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 amp 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select TIMER amp REC The Timer amp Rec display appe
3. 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Sony Model No SAT A55 SAT B55 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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
4. UOT EULIOJUT 19440 i Manufacturer Codes TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral M Wards ABC Bell amp Howell M Wards Broksonic Craig Croslex Curtis Mathis Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Goldstar Hitachi JC Penney JVC KTV LXI Sears Magnavox Mitsubishi MGA NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack RCA Proscan Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Signature 2000 M Wards Sylvania Symphonic Tenika Toshiba Videch Wards Zenith Code 101 102 114 109 112 114 109 138 103 112 122 129 420 121 111 103 119 125 135 136 103 113 122 113 120 121 123 103 115 125 102 118 103 107 103 113 112 130 131 113 103 132 103 102 130 107 128 129 133 113 103 123 134 102 103 111 125 119 112 111 112 113 107 124 103 112 103 112 118 116 117 107 111 118 109 111 103 137 118 119 103 108 110 107 102 112 124 123 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 126 112 113 103 125 123 112 114 113 115 114 109 111 112 108 123 139 109 119 114 131 103 112 113 103 115 112 108 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell amp Howell M Wards Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi HQ Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI Se
5. highlighted item FAVORITE button Opens the Favorite Stations guide MENU button Opens the Main Menu CH PAGE buttons Change channels When a program guide is open these buttons page through the guide 17 IDATOIOY PTTOLS LUSIG UIMOIA 3 Imo X WOI SSMPId Selecting Items In on screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides you must first move the highlight to the item you want then select the item RM Y802 Remote Control SAT A55 model 1 Move the joystick in any 2 Press down on the joystick to direction to move the select the item highlight to the item you want RM Y139 Remote Control SAT B55 model Note SAT B55 model Whenever these Operating Instructions refer to using the joystick use the arrow 4 buttons surrounding the button 1 Press the buttons 2 Press the button to to move the highlight to the select the item item you want O Tip Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control 18 Turning On the Power POWER gt H FUNCTION TV SAT TV VIDEO D EXIT RM Y802 Remote Control O Tip 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 detai
6. 65 If the batteries are removed or become weak you may need to set up the remote control to operate other equipment again Press the FUNCTION button on the remote control of the equipment you want to operate SAT TV VTR and or CABLE These buttons will flash to show which equipment the remote control is set to operate SAT A55 model only If there is a problem when using the RF function check that the RF Antenna is connected correctly see page 12 e SAT A55 model only Make sure that the remote control and the Digital Satellite Receiver are both using the same security code see page 33 Audio noise e SAT A55 model only If you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack to equipment that is not Dolby Digital compatible set the Dolby Digital option to off see page 64 Not all optical jacks on audio systems are Dolby Digital compatible Press both the GUIDE and ARROW DOWN buttons at the same time on the front panel of the Digital Satellite Receiver to reset the receiver Frozen picture or display If you are unable to resolve problems with your system see Customer Support inside the front cover 76 FCC Regulations and Information 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
7. Help Test Phang Starts the system test Card Help CAM ID 93778651 Opens information about the System Test display Highlight and select Test The system test begins If the system test fails check your connections before calling your service provider or Sony Select Return The System Test display closes to show the Main Menu continued 29 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued 30 Setting the Aspect Ratio 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears wH Highlight and select Aspect Ratio The Aspect Ratio display appears y Aspect Railo i Return AT SEUN PRE oe Closes the Aspect Ratio display to show the Main Menu GE i3 Help Help Opens information about the Aspect Ratio display STANDARD v RM Y802 Remote Control Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV The highlight moves to Return 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 Ooo gt Select Return The Aspect Ratio display closes to show the Main
8. Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous station 40 RM Y802 Remote Control Tip 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 Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide 1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to customize The station list appears in the right half of the display 2 Highlight and select Edit The Edit pop up appears O gt A gt 3 Highlight and select Edit Stations The station index appears in the right half of the display gt 4 Highlight 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 Oo gt gt 5 Repeat step 4 to add up to eight stations to this Favorite Title i E F a F Pra a wi I BE rT Ww i E E When you have added all the stations you want in this Favorite Title highlight and select OK continued La F F Cin H ti F 41 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued Editing the Title of a Favorite Title 1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit Th
9. UHE eee Cable OUT jack to the VHF UHF Satellite Receiver to the A V input jacks on your TV using the supplied A V cable Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the input jack on your TV using coaxial cable Set the CH3 CH4 switch to the channel that does not carry off air broadcasts in your area colored plugs on the A V cable Note With this connection your 2b If your TV hasan S Video input source is anna 3 or Input channel 4 depending on how Use the S Video cable you set the CH3 CH4 switch instead of the yellow video Sn thereover connection If your TV has only one audio input connect it to the L MONO jack on the receiver IDATIDIY S ITIA eS e IsIq nog Bsuydauu07 10 Step 4 Adding a VCR and Audio System You can record programs by adding a VCR You can also connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound enjoyment Audio Receiver If you havea 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 Tip 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 If you have a stereo LINE or Dolby Pro Logic tie Aro audio system Connect th
10. VCR and Audio System 10 Step 5 Connecting the VCR Controller sss 11 Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCR sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 Step 6 Connecting the RF Antenna SA T A55 ODIY sormonisan as 12 Step 7 Connecting the AC Power Cord sss 13 Step 8 Inserting the Access Card ssssssssesseseees 13 Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver Using Your Remote Control ssssssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 14 RM Y 802 Remote Control SAT A55 model sssssssssnnnnnnnnna 14 RM Y 139 Remote Control SAT B55 model 0000 16 Selecting Items vascissecisnstaansvecscsesasiasceactesicincevanusaies 18 Turning On the Power sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 19 Changing Channels sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 20 Using the On Screen Displays Using the Main Men sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 21 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM airina 22 Using the System Menu s sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 22 Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna ssssssssnnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 23 Setting Up the VCR Control Feature sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 26 Performing a System Test sssssssnnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 29 Setting the Aspect Ratio sisisisiivssiasicissesiateiscsserivnstaciived seaaas 30 Replacing Your Access Card ssssssssssssnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 31 Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception SA T A55 Oly scisvs
11. and start recording automatically For information on how to set up the VCR Control feature see page 26 Highlight and select a future program using any of the methods described in Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES on pages 35 through 44 Return Closes the future program pop up to show the current guide Tune to Station Fou have selected gnoagrim ihai has eet siariad yei Closes the program guide to show the current Bebuirn program of the selected rie mA station are E Add to Timer amp Rec Add to Timer amp Rec ra Add to Timer Adds the program to the Timer amp Rec display for recording and opens the schedule pop up Add to Timer How often do you want to Adds the program to the sceamdula this program Timer amp Rec display for SS SS tuning and opens the schedule pop up Mangy iiiar Weekly Diilly Q 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 e 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 Notes
12. by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e 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 e 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 ELECTRONIC
13. cable RF REM OTE jack Inputs remote control signals using the RF Antenna 4 CH3 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 5 VHF UHF IN jack Inputs off air signals from your local TV off air antenna using coaxial cable Some antennas require an adapter not supplied 6 AC IN jack Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC Power Cord 4 5 Aon VHF UHF IN p 2 VHF SAT UHF Ge OWT AC IN TEL WINE ey eee 8 6 TEL LINE jack Connects the Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone line cable VHF SAT UHF OUT jack Outputs audio and video signals to the VHF UHF input on your TV or VCR using coaxial cable 9 A V OUTPUT jacks Output audio and video signals to your TV and other audio video equipment using A V cables LOW SPEED DATA Can be used for future products such as Personal Video Recorders 11 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 12 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Outputs digital audio signals to the digital optical input of your audio receiver UOTJEULIOJUT 19UIO i 69 Location and Function of Controls continued SAT B55 Back Panel E 2 ae a CARD w SATELLITE IN Oo
14. e EVERY FRI e EVERY SAT e MON FRI e DAILY Press Use the number buttons or Press to change the The Timer amp Rec pop up press to select the ending minute appears channel number Then press or to Highlight Timer amp Rec or Timer Then press or to move to the next item and press move to the next item Highlight and select Return to close the TIMER amp REC display The Main Menu appears Q Tips e Shortly before beginning a scheduled timer event an information box appears on your screen You can press the EXIT button on your remote control to cancel the timer event e If the Auto Title Insert feature is on see page 28 the Auto Title will appear 10 seconds before the scheduled program Editing Timer Events You can easily edit or delete timer events Press the MENU button then highlight and select TIMER amp REC The Timer amp Rec display appears 52 gt or Highlight and select the number of the event you want to edit The edit pop up appears RM Y802 Remote Control Return Closes the edit pop up to show the Timer amp Rec display Delete Removes the event from the list Higher an numbered events move up to fill the gap This event hos already heed ehedulead Deme Edit Lait Closes the edit pop up to highlight the date of that event See page 62 for instructions on how to change the timer settings sAe dsiq Uaa19S
15. f type RM Y139 SAT B55 RE REMOTE SAT A55 Size AA Batteries 2 AC IN 120 V 60 Hz Access Card 1 Audio Video Cable 1 Coaxial RF Cable 1 Output Jacks Cable Type ae D e1 f i S VIDEO OUT 4 pin mini DIN scp ae N Z VIDEO 2 RCA type VCR cont 7 j t OPTICAL OUT 1 Optical Rectangular nee SAT A55 only S Video Cable 1 SAT A55 AUDIO R L 2 RCA type RF Antenna 1 SAT A55 VHF SAT UHEF 75 ohm f type Low Speed Data 9 pin D Sub Female Optional Sony brand Digital Satellite Receiver TEL LINE RJ 11 Accessories VCR CONTROL 1 VCR Controller or Local TV Antenna monaural cable for ANJ AA1 Sony SmartFile VCRs Installation Kit ANJ DS2 General Amplifier Input Frequency 950 1450 MHz EAC DA1 Power Requirements 120 V 60 Hz Diplexer Power Consumption 20 W max EAC DD1 Dimensions w h d 11 x 2 x 9 inches Voltage Switch 280 x 66 5 x 228 5 mm l EAC DV2 Weight RF Universal Remote Commander Remote Control SAT A55 RM Y802 Set 6 0 lbs 2 7 kg Unit 3 6 lbs 1 6 kg SAT B55 Set 5 4 Ibs 2 5 kg Unit 3 4 Ibs 1 5 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice UOTJEULIOJUT I9YIO i 12 Troubleshooting Problem What you can do Poor picture quality or no picture Poor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snows You cannot turn on the unit You cannot access a program e If you are receiving only a few stations only 2 or 3 channels for example call your service provid
16. read carefully and followed completely where applicable 1 The 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 2 If 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 3 The 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 4 If 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 5 Items 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
17. remote control see page 65 SLEEP 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 4 DISPLAY button Opens the program information display for the current program 5 ALT AUDIO button Switches among the available audio broadcasts 6 FAVORITE button Opens the Favorite Stations guide INDEX button Opens the Station Index VOL buttons Adjust the volume To operate your TV you must first set up the remote control see page 65 9 Joystick Moving the joystick up down left right and diagonally moves the highlight in on screen displays Press the joystick to select the highlighted item CODE SET button Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio video equipment see page 65 11 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 12 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 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 TV S
18. the pay per view TIMER amp REC Page 60 You can also select the Dolby Digital program purchases and Schedule program tuning and settings SAT A55 only cancellations you have made recording Closing the Main Menu e Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu the current program appears on your screen You can also press the EXIT button on your remote control e The on screen displays close automatically after several minutes sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p 22 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM RM Y802 Remote Control Return 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 Using the System Menu 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears p O Highlight and select the item you want to set up v Aspect Ratio I g Sere Lets you set the receiver s output to ADEN i match the aspect ratio of your TV VER
19. your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from outside a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control See pages 32 34 Excellent Performance e The Auto Title Insert feature for VCR recording can display program information at the beginning of any Timer amp Rec event You ll have a convenient title recorded at the beginning of your tapes See page 26 e Choose to listen to different audio tracks available with many programs See page 64 e SAT A55 model Select Dolby Digital audio to truly make your home theater come alive See page 64 Easy to Customize e Organize the channels your family watches most often by setting up the Favorite Stations guide See pages 40 42 e Control access to programming with the Locks amp Limits feature See pages 53 58 e Set up the Custom Stations feature to exclude stations that you don t want to see from the Program Guide Category Guide and Station Index See pages 50 51 e Choose your favorite color palette for the on screen displays See pages 47 48 Table of Contents Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Carton Contents sssrinin 6 Connection OvervieW s ssssssnsssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 Step 1 Inserting the Batteries sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 Step 2 Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line sssssssnnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 8 Step 3 Connecting Your TV sssssssnnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 9 Step 4 Adding a
20. your location Amat 166 8 Elevatlen 51 Tht N A p levels of the signal strength Azimuth Elevation and Tilt 7 Currentlevel 7 Peaklevel MO f Signal Seeker Shows how to aim your Satellite Dish cine ed SUEDE THT ania oe on your antenna E Sigma i i i vas that h E a ai i Stats LOCKED Signal Seeker On 4 Antenna s Signal Seeker can be Status Zi TEAT oe used 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 23 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued Tip PA 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 Selecting an Antenna Type 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 L
21. 3 74 Troubleshooting continued Problem What you can do You cannot record programs with your VCR e Make sure that your VCR is connected correctly see page 10 e If you want to use the VCR Control feature make sure that the VCR Controller is connected correctly see page 11 Also make sure that you have selected the correct VCR Manufacturer Code see page 26 If you are 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 Make sure that the program you are trying to record doesn t conflict with any Locks amp Limits you have set If you are trying to record a pay per view program you must first order the program see page 45 Some pay per view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy protection at the discretion of the copyright owner If so it may not be possible to record these programs Access Card problems Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly see page 13 Contact your service provider with any other Access Card problems Remote control does not work Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly and that the batteries are not weak see page 7 Remove and then reinsert the batteries without pressing any buttons on the remote control To operate your TV or other equipment make sure that the remote control is set up to operate that equipment see page
22. 4 075 080 21 1 DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time follow the instructions in Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver on pages 6 13 and Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM on pages 22 34 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 SAT A55 MODEL ONLY RF ANTENNA This Digital Satellite Receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled To use the RF feature and the RF Antenna you must change the factory setting IR only to the RF setting RF only using the on screen displays as described in these Operating Instructions ae pares L Mte SAT A55 SAT B55 1999 by Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sig
23. 77 455 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 icon indicates hints and tips for making the task easier A Note provides information that may be necessary to complete the task Getting to Know Your Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting Your Digital Using Your Remote Control Satellite Receiver Page 6 Page 14 Setting Up Your Digital Using the Program Guide Satellite Receiver Page 22 Page 37 Using the Favorite Stations Setting Locks amp Limits Guide Page 40 Page 53 i Laks linli DPD WOR Hi pn Eeorver tirhan WHI CRI boci B Speeding Limit 510 00 Alsiock E koigi a Foy Fer Tira Aroilskie J sudar bee 5 Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Digital Satellite Receiver This manual can help you to become familiar with the many great features of the Digital Satellite Receiver Check below to find out about some of the most exciting features Convenience and Ease of Use e The Program Guide shows the picture and sound in the Media Window while you check station and program information See page 37 e The One Button Record and VCR Control features allow you to easily record your favorite programming on your VCR See pages 26 28 and page 60 e SAT A55 model Operate
24. AT 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 15 0 9 and ENTER buttons Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on screen displays JUMP button Changes channels to the previously tuned channel GUIDE button Opens the Program Guide CATEGORY button Opens the Category Guide MENU button Opens the Main Menu CH buttons Change channels When a program guide is open pressing the CH buttons pages through the guide 21 22 EXIT button Closes all on screen displays including program guides and menus VTR3 2 DVD A MP 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 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 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 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 FUNCTION buttons Select the equipment CABLE TV or SAT that you want to o
25. 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 D
26. Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Carton Contents Check to make sure the following items are in the Digital Satellite Receiver s carton If you are missing any items contact your Sony dealer Digital Satellite Receiver Access Card AC Power Cord Size AA Batteries VCR Controller Audio Video Cable RF Coaxial Cable Telephone Cord S Video Cable The RM Y802 Remote Control shown The RF Antenna and S Video cable are not included with the SAT B55 model Note Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the Digital Satellite Receiver in the future 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 Page 7 Step 2 Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line Page 8 Vv Step 3 Connecting Your TV Page 9 Step 4 Adding a VCR and Audio System advanced connection Page 10 Step 5 Connecting the VCR Controller advanced connection Page 11 Step 6 Connecting the RF Antenna SAT A55 only advanced connection Page 12 Step 7 Connecting the AC Pow er Cord Page 13 Step 8 Inserting the Access Card Page 13 Step 1 Inserting the Batteries Before you can use the remote control you must insert the supplied batteries If you want to use thi
27. Contra ee page _ tem Tee Aspect Reta Access Card Das ee i Lets you initialize a replacement card see page 31 Aness Card Remote Control 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 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears wA A RM Y802 Remote Control Highlight and select Antenna The Antenna display appears Antenna Type Select Round Oval 2 Sat or Oval 3 Sat depending on your Satellite Dish Return Antenna type Closes the Antenna display to show the Main Menu Transponder Lets you select the transponder from which the Satellite Dish Antenna oa eW tm Y Help Opens information about the sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p receives its signal l awe a ap ae p You do not need to change this setting 9 aE i Round i Antenna display unless instructed by your service BENO n a s ee d a BY Transponder 15 Sat A Help t Antenna Location p Antenna becateon Signal Strength M eter Lets you find out the direction of the 4 Shows the current and peak satellite from
28. IRECTV 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 1 UOT EULIOJUT 19440 i 78 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 amp 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 stat
29. Menu RM Y802 Remote Control Replacing Your Access Card Occasionally your service provider may send you anew 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears p O Highlight and select Access Card from the System pop up The Access Card display appears Return r z Closes the Access Card E access Card aa aa Co display to show the Main mimi eari Menu he i OK Starts the Access Card i EEEE replacement process Pjese inset OLD acces card and sebet OK te nttiallre New card Help Opens information about the Access Card CAUTION After yau select DE you cannot stop this process and your O10 access cord will mo longer be display walla Highlight and select OK The display shows instructions on how to proceed gt Follow the instructions in each display to complete the replacement process continued 31 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued RM Y802 Remote Control 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 c
30. ONE Highlight and select Other Guides The Other Guides display appears gt gt Select the Guide Type you want The available time ranges appear gt A gt Select the time range you want The available categories appear Press the MENU button then highlight and select continued 43 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p 44 Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued Select the category you want If the category you select has subcategories the available subcategories appear O o Select the subcategory you want The programs that match your selections appear in the lower half of the display Os gt A gt Highlight and select the program you want If you select a current program the Other Guides display closes For information about selecting a future program see One Button Timer amp Rec on page 60 gt Q gt Viewing Pay Per View Programs Many programs are available as pay per view By selecting a pay per view program you agree to be charged for that program 35 through 44 Purchase Program EST Goat PETI om Urban Leqend All Day Ticket Reir 8 SAT 10 30 AM 12 10pm ee 123 DTV A Price 2 95 Preview Horner 1944 Jared Leto Natasha Times Cream Wagner Asmal galega basses a murderers playground Help op when urban legends start to take ona ife amp doath of thoir own All Gay
31. S INC SONY warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOR 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 2 PARTS 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 3 ACCESSORIES Parts and labor for all accessories are for one 1 year 4 IN 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 equ
32. SPEED DATA ol JO VCR CONTROL 1 ACCESS CARD slot Do not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider 2 SATELLITE IN jack Inputs satellite signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG 6 coaxial cable CH3 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 4 VHF UHF IN jack Inputs off air signals from your local TV off air antenna using coaxial cable Some antennas require an adapter not supplied 70 ac VHF UHF IN aT amp VHF SAT UHF kh OUT TEL WINE 5 AC IN jack Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC Power Cord 6 TEL LINE jack Connects the Digital Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone line cable VHF SAT UHF OUT jack Outputs audio and video signals to the VHF UHF input on your TV or VCR using coaxial cable A V OUTPUT jacks Output audio and video signals to your TV and other audio video equipment using A V cables 9 LOW SPEED DATA Can be used for future products such as Personal Video Recorders 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 Input Jacks Supplied Accessories UHF VHE IN 75 ohm f type Remote Control RM Y802 SAT A55 SATELLITE IN 75 ohm
33. TE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE RM Y802 Remote Control 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 Tips e Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control e You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select GUIDES The GUIDES Menu appears DHOORE 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 s Favorite Stations a E Opens the Favorite Stations LTEN ENEP guide which allows you to create paeem and access up to four different Aipha Lis i sets of stations you enjoy Be Progra
34. Ticket Sam FT 6am ETCC S5 ESF HAL V 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 Select a pay per view program using any of the methods described in the Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES section on pages 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 45 s ejds q Uaa19S UQ y SUIS p 46 Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES RM Y802 Remote Control 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
35. UQ y SUIS p 64 Setting Audio Options AUDIO 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 ALT AUDIO Press the MENU button then highlight and select AUDIO The Audio display appears E RD gt Oo gt gt sl RM Y802 Remote Control Highlight and select the setting you want to change Current Audio Opens a pop up that displays the languages available for the current program Audio j MEN re TIH ami 5 Default Audio e Return Opens a pop up that displays the eight E Toii Closes the Audio display to available default languages When a a show the Main Menu program broadcasts an audio track in the l areeeramm default language that language is K fee 7 Help automatically selected i Enaisi Opens information about the Audio display Dolby Digital SAT A55 only os Opens a pop up that lets you set your E RY Dolby Digital 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 Dig
36. al 3 Sat Satellite Dish Antenna you or your professional installer can use the azimuth elevation and tilt readings to aim the antenna KINE OK Enter your zip code Closes the pop up and ra A saves your changes To change 9 2 1 2 4 OK 4 the number Azmuth 166 Cancel Elevation 51 Cancel Closes the pop up without saving the changes TO move to the next digit gt 25 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued 26 Setting Up the VCR Control Feature The VCR Control feature lets the Digital Satellite Receiver control your VCR using the Timer amp Rec feature see page 60 To use the VCR Control feature you must connect the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR C see page 11 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears wA A Highlight and select VCR Control The VCR Control display appears RM Y802 Remote Control Manufacturer VCR Control Return Lets you select the MAT TI WED Tik am Closes the VCR Control manufacturer code for your display to show the Main VCR see page 27 Manufacturer Somy Retine Menti Code 1 Heip P Aita Thile laser On Auto Title Insert Help Lets you turn on the Auto Title Opens information about the VCR Control display Insert feature see page 28 RM Y802 Remote Control Tip If you connected a Sony SmartF
37. al 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
38. and the current program appears in the Media Window Highlight the station you want The sound and the picture in the Media Window change as you highlight different stations Skipped stations do not appear see page 50 Select the station you want The Station Index closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears on your TV screen continued 39 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued Using the Favorite Stations Guide The Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you can 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 Press the FAVORITE button The Favorite Stations guide opens and the current program appears in the Media Window FAVORITE FAVORITE T gt Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want The station list in the right half of the display changes as you highlight different Favorite Titles O gt gt Highlight and select the station you want The Favorite Stations guide closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears O gt gt RM Y802 Remote Control Tip
39. ars gt O gt gt Highlight and select the next available timer event number The Date Day field is highlighted and the current date appears Date and day Start time End time Channel number and station name Program title i ry lo Tip a 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 limer Kec Closes the Timer amp Rec display WAT ESAI TEI om to show the Main Menu 5 15 SUM 0pm 70pm e 10 DIV Ananesty Interna Hep Help gibbs si0am ttdam Opens information about the ms GTE Timer amp Rec display 11215am 92215 pm ma Record Event icon Shows that an event will be recorded continued 61 s ejds q Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Scheduling Programs TIMER amp REC continued Follow the steps below to set the timer Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps Q Press to select from Press or Press to 4 Press to Press to the following to move to change the change the change the ending e Any date up to 30 days the next starting hour starting minute hour from the current date item Then press or Then press or Then press or gt tae ane tomovetothe to move to the to move to the EVERY TUE next item next item next item e EVERY WED e EVERY THU
40. ars Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA Proscan Code 301 302 303 338 314 347 330 343 317 319 309 308 332 315 302 332 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 334 335 333 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 315 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 314 336 332 337 332 305 333 334 330 335 338 310 308 309 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 330 321 314 336 337 309 308 327 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 310 308 309 308 306 308 309 304 305 308 309 310 311 312 313 VCR Codes continued M anufacturer Code Realistic 309 330 328 335 324 338 Sansui 314 Singer 315 Samsung 322 313 321 Sanyo 330 335 Scott 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 Sharp 327 325 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000 336 327 M Wards Sylvania 310 308 309 338 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314 336 337 Teac 314 336 338 337 Technics 309 308 Teknika 338 342 Toshiba 312 311 Wards 327 328 335 331 332 Yamaha 330 314 336 337 Zenith 331 DVD Codes RM Y802 Only Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba Code 601 604 605 602 603 AMP Amplifier Codes RM Y802 Only Manufa
41. code again This confirms your selection of a passcode number RM Y802 Remote Control Tip 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 Highlight and select Return The Main Menu appears Your receiver is now locked with your passcode using the locks and limits you have set continued s ejds q Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS amp LIMITS continued QOS OCOY OOG RM Y802 Remote Control Q Tip a 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 08 Unlocking Your Receiver If you want to make changes to the Locks amp Limits settings you must enter your passcode to unlock the receiver Press the MENU button then highlight and select LOCKS amp LIMITS The Locks amp Limits display appears Highlight and select Edit The Unlock Receiver pop up appears gt gt Enter your four digit passcode using the 0 9 button Each number you enter appears as an asterisk which keeps your passcode secret The Locks amp Limits edit display appears k gt R gt R gt k gt Highlight and select Unlock Your receiver is now unlocked H
42. cost ratings and station You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay per view lt programs Press the MENU button then highlight and select LOCKS amp LIMITS The Locks amp Limits display appears ri LL L U bpm Frim mi i Pr Pe ee irer RM Y802 Remote Control Highlight and select Edit The Locks amp Limits edit display appears The following pages describe how to change the settings for each of these items Receiver Status Shows if your Digital Satellite o e Receiver is now locked or unlocked na ans Bee Spending Limit FMI ton fy Sets a maximum limit on charges per event see page 54 Lock Opens the passcode pop up You Uniek must enter your passcode to lock the receiver Rocolver Status UNLOCKED s Rating Limit FEIE Sets a maximum limit on rated J a Rating Limit amp content see page 55 Unlock 5 Pay Per View Awailabibe Opens the passcode pop up for Pay Per View 4 m Stations Blod 0 unlocking your receiver Blocks access to pay per view amp 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 continued 53 s ejds q Uaa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS amp LIMITS continued RM Y802 Remote Control 54 Changing the Spending Limit The spending limit pop u
43. cturer Code Sony 501 Denon Sharp 516 517 518 Harmon 519 JVC 506 507 508 Kenwood 504 505 McIntosh 520 Onkyo 512 513 Pioneer 502 503 Technics 509 510 511 Yamaha 514 515 Cable Box Codes RM Y 802 Only Manufacturer Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith Code 222 223 224 225 228 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 220 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 67 UOT EULIOJUT 19440 i 68 Location and Function of Controls Front Panel DIRECTV POWER TIMER MESSAGE 1 POWER Button 5 Arrow and Buttons Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off The arrow buttons move the highlight in the on screen displays The button selects the 2 POWER Indicator highlighted item Indicates whether the Digital Satellite Receiver is on or off 6 MENU Button TIMER Indicator Opens the Main Menu Indicates that the Timer is set GUIDE Button Opens the Program Guide 4 MESSAGE Indicator Indicates that you have a new message SAT A55 Back Panel A 2 C a ACCESS CARD O n YZ SATELLITE IN DIGITAL OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA Rone Cl F o0GJe VCR CONTROL a Oe ee WE y 1 ACCESS CARD slot Do not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider 2 SATELLITE IN jack Inputs satellite signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG 6 coaxial
44. e the supplied RG 6 Coaxial Cable from Telephone Cord telephone cord Satellite Dish Antenna Notes e The SAT A55 model is shown Connections for the SAT B55 model are the same e Your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions provides detailed instructions on how to install RG 6 coaxial cable from your Satellite Dish Antenna CAUTION Only connect your authorized Satellite Dish Antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack as described in the Installation Instructions Connecting any other equipment to this jack could result in damage to the equipment and or receiver 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 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 UHEF 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 Coaxial Cable Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD CH3 Sai RF REMOTE O CH4 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA A V Cable If your TV has A V input CADIE 9 If your TV does not have jacks A V jacks OAE ee Coaxial Connect the VHF SAT
45. e station list appears in the right half of the display gt gt 2 Highlight and select Edit The Edit pop up appears gt gt 3 Select Edit Title from the pop up menu The Edit Title display appears in the lower left part of the display gt gt 4 Enter a seven character title for this Favorite Title You can enter upper and lower case letters numbers and symbols in the title Move the joystick up and down to select different v characters Move the joystick left or right to 4 highlight different positions You can i gt also press to move to the next position RM Y802 Remote Control Tip Press the EXIT button to close the 5 When your title is complete highlight and select OK Favorite Stations guide and return to the rape prev ous program The Edit Title pop up closes to show the Favorite Stations guide 42 z m zZ G RM Y802 Remote Control Tip 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 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 GUIDES The GUIDES pop up appears DH
46. e upper AUDIO R and L MONO jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the audio inputs of your stereo amplifier Optical Cable SAT A55 only optional Sony accessory POC 15A Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD SATELLITE IN __ AUDIO VIDEO OOC UHF AC IN OUT TEL LINE 9 If your TV and VCR do not have A V jacks Connect the VHF SAT UHF OUT jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to If your TV and VCR have A V the VHF UHF input jack jacks on your VCR using coaxial j ble Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of as your Digital Satellite Receiver to e oE aie g the A V input jacks of your VCR VCRt ch ULE using the supplied A V cable ee a 8 pP ji inputjack on your TV using Then connect the A V output jacks of your VCR to the A V coaxial cable Set the CH3 CH4 switch to input jacks of your TV using an Oa 2c the channel that does not A V cable Be sure to match the carry off air broadcasts in colors on the jacks with the your area colored plugs on the A V cable A V Cable Note 2b If your TV and VCR have VIDEO Coaxial With this connection S Video jacks ii Cable your input source is Use the S Video cable instead of S Video channel 3 or channel 4 the yellow video connection CO Tip To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to control the recording functions of your VCR see Step 5 Connecting the VCR Controlle
47. ed 55 s ejds q Usa19S UQ y SUIS p 56 Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS amp LIMITS continued Changing the Stations Blocked Settings The Stations Blocked feature lets you block access to specific stations 1 Highlight and select Stations Blocked from the Locks amp Limits edit display see page 53 The Stations Blocked display appears gt f 2 Highlight 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 Seleci Stations to Block Closes the Station Blocked Cancel Closes the Stations Blocked display without saving your changes Block All Blocks all stations Clear All Unblocks all stations Help RM Y802 Opens the help display Remote Control Block Icon Shows that this station will be blocked Locking Your Receiver After you have made the changes you want to the Locks amp Limits settings you must enter a passcode to lock the receiver Press the MENU button then highlight and select LOCKS amp LIMITS The Locks amp Limits display appears i im p gt oO gt Q B Highlight and select Edit then select Lock The Lock Receiver pop up appears gt gt Enter a four digit passcode using the 0 9 buttons Each number you enter appears as an asterisk which keeps your passcode secret bbiot Enter your pass
48. er 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 1 Select Remote Control from the SYSTEM pop up see page 32 The Remote Control display appears wA A 2 Highlight and select RF Security Code The confirmation pop up appears D Q gt continued 33 s ejds q Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued 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 34 Select Yes The RF Security Code pop up appears Q gt Select a different security code The conformation pop up appears gt gt Press the CODE SET button on the remote control The CABLE and TV FUNCTION indicators flash CODE SET C Waa CABLE ask eee SAT COO Enter the three digit security code you selected for the receiver in step 4 above Press the enter button The remote control and Digital Satellite Receiver are now set to a new security code ENTER thy Select OK to save your changes The Remote Control display appears Q gt Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES FAVORI
49. er to have your programming activated Some pay per view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy protection at the discretion of the copyright owner You may want to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver directly to your TV Check the connections to your TV and other equipment see pages 7 13 Make sure that your TV and other equipment are set to the input source to which you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver for example channel 3 or 4 Video 1 or 2 see pages 9 10 Check the Satellite Dish Antenna s signal strength see page 23 Make sure the RG 6 coaxial cable is properly connected to the Satellite Dish Antenna If the cable distance between the Satellite Dish Antenna and the Digital Satellite Receiver is more than 100 feet you must use the Sony Amplifier EAC DA1 Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly see page 13 Move any antenna cables that may be directly above your Digital Satellite Receiver Change the setting of the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the Digital Satellite Receiver This could improve picture quality only if you are using the UHF VHF IN jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver to connect a local TV antenna or cable company service e 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
50. formation 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 amp 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 79 UOTJLUIOJU T IIUIO Printed in USA
51. hange the security code so that this remote control operates the Digital Satellite Receiver only 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 yP Remote Control Remete Signal E MEEF 7 PRS oi A gt Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears w0 Highlight and select Remote Control The Remote Control display appears Return Closes the Remote Control display to show the Main Menu Help Opens information about the Remote Control display Highlight and select Remote Signal The Remote Signal pop up appears gt WOO OCOY OO O CODE SET RM Y 802 Remote Control display gt Highlight and select RF The Remote Signal pop up closes to show the Remote Control A gt Highlight and select Return The display closes to show the Main Menu and the Digital Satellite 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 Satellite Receiv
52. ighlight and select Return The Main Menu appears Checking Pay Per View Purchases PURCHASES 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select PURCHASES The Purchases display appears w HDA Highlight and select the purchase number you want to view The information pop up for that purchase appears m Zz Cc RM Y802 Remote Control Purchases itt et Return vl RL Closes the Purchases display to Heir show the Main Menu i Urban Legend All D gt S8199 SAT oe nep 41630 am Opens information about the BOTEA i Purchases display 2 on ae Cancel PPV Viewed Cancels the Pay Per View PO aero 17 program CK Cancel PPY 4 OK Closes the information pop up to show the Purchases display Highlight and select OK The information pop up closes to show the Purchases display O Tip You can purchase pay per view programs from any guide See Viewing Pay Per View Programs on page 45 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p 60 Scheduling Programs TIMER amp REC Using One Button Timer amp Rec You can easily set the timer to view or record programs by selecting future programs directly from program guides To record a future program use the VCR Control feature to turn on your VCR
53. ile 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 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 1 Highlight and select Manufacturer from the VCR Control display see page 26 The Manufacturer pop up appears gt F 2 Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR The manufacturer s pop up appears gt gt 3 Select 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 gt gt 4 Select 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 continued 2 s ejds q Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued Setting Up Auto Title Insert The Auto Title Insert feature lets you display information about the p
54. ing the 0 9 buttons and either pressing the ENTER button or waiting several seconds ENTER QM _ h amp amp amp 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 Using the On Screen Displays Using the Main Menu The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer Press the MENU button The Main Menu appears EXIT lt _ lt Highlight and select the feature you want to access RM Y802 Remote Control GUIDES Page 35 Access the many guides that help you SYSTEM Page 22 find the program you want PREFERENCES Page 46 J e Alpha List Adjust the way menus and Adjust and test your Digital i A i Satellite Receiver s settings a pipe tack ate i e Station Index a Stations e VCR Control e Favorite Stations sData an ves e System Test e Other Guides f licati e Aspect Ratio future application e Access Card e Remote Control SAT A55 only SP STEM GUIDES PREFERENCES MESSAGES Page 52 ripe LOCKS amp LIMITS Page 53 Read messages from your P f f Set limits on spending and ratings service provider ry Block stations and pay per view i programs MESSAGES ERII LOLE SE LIMITS TIMER a REC AUDIO AUDIO Page 64 Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for PURCHASES Page 59 multiple language programs Review
55. ions 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 amp 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 receive
56. ital Satellite Receiver E ARD Cte ae za Ss O RF REMOTE f VHF UHF IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA z y EN gt VHF SAT UHF E L OUT AC IN VCR CONTROL TEL LINE D Monaural Cable supplied with SmartFile VCR Sony SmartFile VCR 11 12 Step 6 Connecting the RF Antenna SAT A55 only With the SAT A55 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the remote control See page 32 for information about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature D If you want to use the RF feature Connect the RF Antenna to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver Then place the RF Antenna in a convenient location RF Antenna Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD 0 O is ay CH4 SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO VHF UHF IN OUT S VIDEO Q Q N OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA VCR CONTROL VIDEO OUT Notes e Do not place the RF Antenna directly on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver or any other metal object For best results place the RF Antenna in a visible location e The operating range of the remote control is about 100 feet when using the RF feature This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions weak batteries etc Step 7 Connecting the AC Power Cord After all other connections are complete connect the AC Power C
57. ital audio system Tip SAT A55 only You can also use the ALT AUDIO button on the remote control to select among the currently available tracks Other Information Setting Up the Remote Control The RM Y139 and RM Y802 remote controls can be programmed to operate your other audio video equipment D E FUNCTION Find the code s for the manufacturer of the device you want to operate with this remote control You can find these codes on pages 66 and 67 Press the CODE SET button The function indicators begin flashing OOO OCOY OQ O CODE SET Cad Lene FUNCTION Press the 0 9 buttons to input the manufacturer code then press the ENTER button The function indicator goes off and the remote is setup to operate that device CODE SET VTR3 2 DVD AMP ENTER 1 0 1 k gt T gt R gt Ih Test the remote control Press the POWER button for that equipment then press other 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 RM Y802 Remote Control Q Tips e 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 65
58. ll 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select PREFERENCES The PREFERENCES Menu appears Highlight and select Custom Stations The Custom Stations display appears 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 Highlight and select a station icon to add or remove the X mark The x mark indicates that the station will be skipped when you open the Program Guide Category Guide or Station Index or change channels using the CH buttons s gt A gt Highlight and select Return The Custom Stations display closes to show the Main Menu Selecting Data Services The Data Services feature is reserved for future applications 51 s ejds q Uaa19S UQ y SUIS p Viewing Messages MESSAGES Your service provider may occasi
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60. ls Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver The POWER indicator lights up POWER 9 e Press the TV button to turn on the TV TV 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 fos Of x8 O hhh To make sure you are view ing satellite pictures Press the SAT FUNCTION button then press the MENU button to open the Main Menu FUNCTION SAT mh gt If the Main Menu does not appear turn off your equipment check your connections and repeat from step 1 Press the EXIT button to close the Main Menu 19 IDATOIIY PTTOLS LUSIG MOA WOI SINP SUIMIT A Changing Channels FUNCTION SAT C OOO OCOY OQ O OG RM Y802 Remote Control O Tip You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button 20 Press the SAT FUNCTION button FUNCTION SAT os 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 You can also change channels by entering the three digit channel number us
61. m Guide He watching most see page 40 Category uide F Strina Imex 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 TIMER S continued 35 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued 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 z m Z RM Y 802 Remote Control 36 Press the MENU button then highlight and select GUIDES The GUIDES Menu appears w HA gt Highlight and select Alpha List The Alpha List guide appears gt Highlight and select a category Programs appear in alphabetical order Highlight and select a program If you select a current program the Alpha List guide closes For information about selecting a future program see Using One Button Timer amp Rec on page 60 GUIDE RM Y802 Remote Control Media Window t Move the joystick up and down to highlight different stations Press the CH 4 buttons to move the highlight to the next page of stations i ry io Tip Press the EXIT button to close the Program Guide and retu
62. nges channels to the previously tuned channel SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER EXIT button Closes all on screen displays including program guides and menus 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 9 VOL buttons Adjust the volume To operate your TV you must first set up the remote control see page 65 CODE SET button Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio video equipment see page 65 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 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 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 0 9 and ENTER buttons Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on screen displays 15 GUIDE button Opens the Program Guide CATEGORY button Opens the Category Guide Arrow and buttons The arrow buttons move the highlight in on screen displays The button selects the
63. nificant 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 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 interru
64. ocation pop up to help aim your antenna 1 Highlight and select Antenna Type from the Antenna Display The Antenna Type display appears Os gt gt 2 Highlight 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 gt gt 3 Highlight and select On if you selected Round The Signal Seeker pop up closes to show the Antenna Display gt gt CO Tip i is more convenient for you to enter latitude and longitude select Latitude amp Longitude instead of Zip Code Note Round Satellite Dish Antennas do not have a Tilt setting 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 1 Highlight and select Antenna Location from the Antenna display The Antenna Location pop up appears gt gt 2 Select Zip Code The Zip Code pop up appears iba ried Hp bb gt ae Xs we feel FL TOL e 3 Enter 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 Ov
65. onally send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver to inform you of changes to your service and other special announcements Press the MENU button then highlight and select MESSAGES The Messages display appears Highlight and select the message you want to read RM Y802 The message pop up appears Remote Control Messages MET UT WED 1 cen Return Delete Closes the Messages display to Closes the message pop up and Er i mp SET show the Main Menu deletes the message The Meigas smeet heips WOU te read messages that have been seni io you via sateiMe Return Help Closes the message pop up and 1452 the full text of a MESIE Opens information about the saves the message hightight the massaga minier and Messages display press Highlight and select Return or Delete The message pop up closes to show the Messages display Note Your receiver can hold a total of between 10 and 20 new and old messages depending on the size of the messages Your receiver will continue to hold a message until you delete it or until the AC Power Cord is disconnected If your receiver s memory is full you must delete old messages before you can receive new ones 52 Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS amp LIMITS Using the Locks amp Limits Display The Locks amp Limits feature gives you control over access to your Digital Satellite Receiver You can restrict program viewing by
66. ord to the Digital Satellite Receiver Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD A CH3 a RF REMOTE Blen AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA o_Jo L MON VCR CONTROL VIDEO OUT AC Power Cord to power outlet Step 8 Inserting the Access Card After you insert the Access Card and your Satellite Dish Antenna is installed you are ready to begin enjoying digital satellite programming Call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 to begin service Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD Cy a CH3 RF REMOTE CH4 VHF UHF IN OL Co VHF SAT UHF OUT TEL LINE Access Card 13 IDATIDIY S ITIE eS e IsIq nog suydauu07 Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver Using Your Remote Control RM Y802 Remote Control SAT A55 model MUTING jaa cS 11 E sS NGTION vat C S09 Ca D DIRECTV SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER MUTING POWFR CABLE TV QSD FUNCTION AUDIO OFF CO 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 1 MUTING 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 2 AUDIO VOLUME buttons Adjust the volume of your audio receiver To operate your audio receiver you must first set up the
67. p lets you limit the amount you can spend per event on pay per view purchases 1 Highlight and select Spending Limit from the Locks amp Limits edit display see page 53 The Spending Limit pop up appears o iS Press the 0 9 buttons to enter the dollar value You can enter a value of less than 656 0 gt Highlight and select OK The Spending Limit pop up closes to show the Locks amp Limits edit display Select Cancel to close the Spending Limit pop up without saving changes OQ gt gt a RM Y802 Remote Control Changing the Rating Limit The Rating Limit pop up lets you limit programs according to the content rating 1 Highlight and select Rating Limit from the Locks amp Limits edit display see page 53 The Rating Limit pop up appears gt gt 2 Highlight and select the highest content rating you want your Digital Satellite Receiver to access The Rating Limit pop up closes to show the Locks amp Limits edit display Changing the Pay Per View Access Setting The pay per view access setting lets you block access to pay per view stations 1 Highlight and select Pay Per View from the Locks amp Limits edit display see page 53 The Pay Per View Access pop up appears gt gt 2 Select Yes to block access to pay per view programs Select No to allow access to pay per view programs continu
68. perate 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 POWER button Turns on or off the equipment selected with the VTR3 2 DVD AMP switch CH buttons Change channels in numerical order on the equipment selected with the VTR3 2 DVD AMP switch 15 IDATOIOY PTTOLS LUSIG UIMOIA 3 Imo X WOI SSMPId Using Your Remote Control continued RM Y139 Remote Control SAT B55 model 1 MUTING button l ao a Mutes the volume Press again to restore the 5 POWER volume To operate your TV you must first set alsa e6 up the remote control see page 65 ____ FUNCTION ay Cc C SAT zDD z 2 TV VIDEO button s ro O O control see page 65 3 Switches between the inputs of your TV To 9 l 3 operate your TV you must first set up the remote TV VTR button Switches between the inputs of your VCR To operate your VCR you must first set up the remote control see page 65 4 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 5 DISPLAY button Opens the program information display for the current program 6 INDEX button Opens the Station Index DIRECTV JUMP button Cha
69. pt 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 Ow ner 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 rela
70. r on page 11 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on your VCR Step 5 Connecting the VCR Controller To allow the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR Connect the VCR Controller to the VCR CONTROL jack on the receiver 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 Q Tip ce infrared sensor is not marked on your VCR shine a flashlight into the front panel of the VCR to locate the sensor 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 YC Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer amp Rec feature to 5 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 D ge ae Digital Satellite Receiver 5 ey J TR O REMOTE a is og SATELLITE IN f S DIGITAL T OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA VCR Controller Cable VCR Controller IR Sensor VCR front view VCR side view Y2 to 1 Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCR Dig
71. r 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 amp 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 amp 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 in
72. rn 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 hidi ey 1TA 2 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 Press the GUIDE button The Program Guide opens and the current program appears in the Media Window 6 Highlight the program you want The sound and the picture in the Media Window change as you highlight different programs Skipped stations do not appear see page 50 EEE ees Se mpm m mg pu Dii Uebel Prepri i Information Area Mo beer lion ra ahh u 1 oe Tibi ire ECA LVL apie LE ig ee vaneg Ally MiGi dor omg oLan ap Day Bigamia Signi ioe oeng AE fey List Area Move the joystick right to highlight future programs 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 amp Rec on page 60 S continued 37 7 s ejds q Usa19S UQ y SUIS p Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued CATEGORY RM Y802 Remote Control Tip Press the EXIT but
73. rogram at the beginning of a Timer amp Rec event This is convenient if you want a title to appear at the beginning of programs you schedule or record 1 Highlight and select Auto Title Insert from the VCR Control display see page 26 The Auto Title Insert pop up appears Oo gt 2 Select On or Off The Auto Title Insert pop up closes to show the VCR Control display When the scheduled event begins RM Y802 e Remote Control A title appears at the beginning of any Timer amp Rec event j J PE A Channel Program name oe ar pe a e R A O gee Ra qp meore Tuton Lj Network Program length _ pore Dham M Mot Aa Rating Tre Bhie Fendi Feduck Stay Heme George avoids i an annual evert Podad usdertands his rede OC Program description Stare Note When you schedule two or more consecutive programs the Auto Title Insert feature will only appear before the first program 28 RM Y802 Remote Control Performing a System Test The system test checks your Access Card telephone line and Satellite Dish Antenna connections for proper operation Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears w0 gt Highlight and select System Test The System Test display appears AE rE Return P syslen Test MAR PE 24 pn Closes the System Test i display to show the Sigal p Main Menu Tuig
74. s remote control to operate other audio video equipment such as a TV or VCR you must set up the remote control see page 65 1 Push and slide open the battery compartment l d gt 2 Insert two size AA batteries Supplied Be sure to match the and marks on the batteries with the and marks inside the battery compartment ao o7 o G Notes e When the batteries become weak the Function button indicators flash If the remote control does not work properly the batteries may be weak e When replacing batteries replace both batteries with new ones Do not mix different types of batteries together e 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 IDATODIY ITIA eS Pe xsSq Mog Suydauuo7 Step 2 Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to and receives satellite signals from the Satellite Dish Antenna The telephone line connection periodically sends information about your receiver and Access Card to your service provider Digital Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD ay oy CH3 RF REMOTE a VHF UHF IN DIGITAL OUT U OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA Connect the SATELLITE IN Connect the TEL LINE jack to your Satellite Dish jack to a telephone Antenna using RG 6 line wall jack using coaxial cabl
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76. so that you are receiving a high signal strength level see page 23 or refer to your Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions Make sure that the AC Power Cord is plugged in see page 13 If the AC Power Cord is plugged in unplug the AC Power Cord wait a few minutes then plug in the AC Power Cord again Make sure you subscribe to the station you are trying to access Your service provider can tell you to which stations you subscribe e Make sure the station you are trying to access is not set to be skipped see pages 50 51 e Make sure the system is not locked see page 58 e Use the Program Guide to access the station see page 37 e Press the SAT FUNCTION button on the remote control before you select a channel see page 20 Problem What you can do You cannot order a pay per view program You cannot find the station of the pay per view program that you ordered You cannot cancel a pay per view order The program highlighted in the Program Guide does not appear You cannot see any Favorite Stations Locks amp Limits feature not working properly You cannot access the Locks amp Limits screens You cannot unlock the system Language of audio track Is incorrect or audio track is not available e Make sure your Digital Satellite Receiver is connected to a telephone line see page 8 e Make sure the system is not locked see page 58 e Use the Program Guide to access the station see page 37
77. stations are listed Press the MENU button then highlight and select PREFERENCES The PREFERENCES Menu appears gt 6 Custom Stations Lets you customize which stations appear in the program guides see page 50 Data Service A future application see page 51 RM Y802 Remote Control 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 Setting Display Options Display Options lets you choose the color scheme of the on screen displays and the order in which stations are listed in the program list area You can also turn the surf option on or off PREFERENCES Msplay Opitloms iL FF PS om Caer Standord Bia Stetion Order Nusnerncl Surt Off The PREFERENCES Menu appears 6 CG gt Press the MENU button then highlight and select Highlight and select Display Options The Display Options display appears Return Closes the Display Options display to show the Main Menu Help Opens information about the Display Options display continued 47 sAe dsiq Uaa19S UQ y SUIS p 48 Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES continued Changing the Color Scheme 1 Highlight and select Colors from the Display Op
78. ted 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 9
79. tions display see page 47 The Colors pop up appears gt 2 Highlight and select the color scheme you like The display changes colors as you highlight each color scheme gt gt RM Y802 Remote Control RM Y802 Remote Control Changing the Station Order You can select numerical or alphabetical for the order in which stations appear in the List Area of the Program Guide Category Guide and Other Guides display 1 Highlight and select Station Order from the Display Options display see page 47 The Station Order pop up appears gt gt 2 Highlight and select the order you like The Station Order pop up closes to show the Display Options display gt gt 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 1 Highlight and select Surf from the Display Options display see page 47 The Surf pop up appears gt gt 2 Highlight and select On or Off The Surf pop up closes to show the Display oe iad ash gt continued 49 sAe dsiq Usa19S UQ y SUIS p 50 Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES continued RM Y802 Remote Control Setting Up Custom Stations The Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations wi
80. ton to close the Category Guide and return to the previous station 38 Using the Category Guide The Category Guide shows programs in the category you select such as 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 Press the CATEGORY button The Category Guide opens and the current program appears in the Media Window CATEGORY fh gt Highlight and select the category you want The program list changes each time you select a different category Skipped stations do not appear see page 50 gt A gt Highlight and 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 amp Rec on page 60 gt gt I INDEX RM Y802 Remote Control Q Tips e Press the EXIT button to close the Station Index and return to the previous station e To view the current program while checking the program information of other stations turn on the Surf feature see page 49 Using the Station Index The Station Index displays each station s logo and channel number in a 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 Press the INDEX button The Station Index opens

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