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1. CO 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 5 E 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 Highlight and select Unlock Your receiver is now unlocked Highlight 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 SANAA Highlight and select the purchase number you wantto view The information pop up for that purchase appears Purchases NEETER Return E nt i an Closes the Purchases display to Tiam show the Main Menu Urban Le
2. 4 5 a CH3 Aon VHF UHF IN Q 2 VHF SAT UHF E OWT TEL WINE i Ey Ca D AC IN 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 For future application 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 UOHeULIOJUT 19440 B 69 Location and Function of Controls continued SAT B50 Back Panel A 2 EA E E CARD oe SATELLITE IN G SPEED DATA d 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 c
3. Station order Lets you select the order in which stations appear in the list area see page 48 Surf Lets you view the Current Program in the Station Index while view other Program information see page 48 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select PREFERENCES The PREFERENCES Menu appears wA A gt Highlight and select Display Options The Display Options display appears Wsplay Optloms pa UEL EET Return o Colors Standard Blue Closes the Display Options display to show the Main Menu s Station Order Mumernza Help Py Surf Of Help Opens information about the Display Options display Changing the Color Scheme 1 Highlight and select Colors from the Display Options display see page 46 The Colors pop up appears gt gt 2 Highlight and select the color scheme you like The display changes colors as you highlight each color scheme gt gt 47 sAe dsiq UsaI19S uGQ y SUIS l 48 Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES continued 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
4. 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 Highlight and select the feature you want to access GUIDES Page 34 Access the many guides that help you SYSTEM Page 22 find the program you want PREFERENCES Page 45 e Adjust and test your Digital ji AA dae lath o and Satellite Receiver s settings e Category Guide Do aa 2 DIDA Station Index Con Stations e VCR Control e Favorite Stations Da en Eos e System Test e Other Guides f hean e Aspect Ratio future application e Access Card e Remote Control SAT A50 only ST Jee GUIDES PREFERENCES MESSAGES Page 52 LOCKS amp LIMITS Page 53 Read messages from your _ ail Set limits on spending and ratings service provider Set locks on stations and pay per view programs sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i LOCKS amp LIMIS ka TIMERS REC AUDIO AUDIO Page 64 Choose a preferred language for the default audio and current audio for PURCHASES Page 59 multiple language programs Review 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 A50 only cancellations you have made recording Closing the Main Menu e Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu the current program
5. FAVORITE Tip Press the EKIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous station 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 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 DA Highlight and select the station you want The Favorite Stations guide closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears O o gt 39 sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued 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 gt gt 3 Highlight and select Edit Stations The station index a
6. 16 L Languages 64 Latitude and longitude for setting antenna 24 Limited Warranty 75 List Area 36 Local TV off air antenna 9 Locking your receiver 57 Locks and limits 53 display 53 locking 57 setting 54 unlocking 58 LOW SPEED DATA port 69 70 M Macrovision copy protection 2 Manufacturer codes 66 67 Mail See messages Main Menu 21 Media Window 36 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 42 p Passcode setting 57 Pay per view cancelling programs 59 locking 55 checking purchases 59 purchasing programs 44 POWER buttons 15 17 19 Power indicator 68 Preferences Menu 45 Problems troubleshooting 72 Program Data Download 11 60 Program Guide 36 Program information 34 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 batteries 7 manufacturer codes 66 67 selecting items 18 setting IR and RE 31 setting up 65 RF Antenna connecting 12 RF remote control reception 31 RF security code setting 32 RF REMOTE jack 69 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
7. 3 want to operate with this remote control The function indicator for only that device begins flashing You can set up the RM Y802 remote control to operate extra devices by sliding the device switch to VTR3 2 DVD or AMP and pressing the CABLE FUNCTION button CODE SET VTR3 2 DVD AMP FUNCTION FUNCTION le DNS TV CABLE FUNCTION FUNCTION pP 1 gt S amp b 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 PNO LO LG hy gt hy gt Thy 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 4 Tip Remember to aim the remote control at the device you are trying to operate UOHeULIOJUT 19440 B 65 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
8. 336 337 314 336 332 337 332 305 333 334 330 335 338 310 308 309 314 336 337 2932 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 309 308 927 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 310 308 309 308 306 308 309 304 305 308 309 310 311 312 519 VCR Codes continued Manufacturer Code Realistic 309 330 328 335 324 338 Sansui 314 Singer 315 Samsung 322 415 621 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 SAT A50 Only Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba Code 601 604 605 602 603 AMP Amplifier Codes SAT A50 Only Manufacturer 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 SAT A50 Only Manufacturer Code Hamlin Regal 222 223 224 225 228 Jerrold G I 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 Oak 221 220 229 Panasonic 219 220 221 Pioneer 214 215 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 Tocom 216 217 Zenith 212 67 UONH
9. Help mji zi bJ 113 14 ms i 1h Return Closes the Station Locks display Cancel Closes the Stations Locks display without saving your changes Lock All Lock all stations Clear All Unlocks all stations Help Opens the help display Lock Icon Shows that this station is locked OOO OCOY OOG U m Z 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 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 w ALA 7 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 passcode again This confirms your selection of a passcode number Highlight and select Return The Main Menu appears Your receiver is now locked with your passcode using the locks and limits you have set 57 sAeidstig UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS 4 LIMITS continued OOO CEH COOKS
10. Signal Strength meter 23 Skipping stations 49 SLEEP button 14 Specifications 71 Spending limit 54 Station and program information 34 order 48 Station Index 38 Station locks setting 56 Surf setting 48 S VIDEO jack 9 10 69 70 System Menu 22 System test performing 28 T Telephone line connecting 8 Testing the system 28 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 25 VCR CONTROL jack 11 69 70 VCR Controller connecting 11 VCR connecting 10 recording 25 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 24 UONHLUWAIOJU 19440 B YI Printed in U S A
11. Symphonic Tenika Toshiba Videch Wards Zenith Code 101 102 114 109 112 114 109 138 103 112 122 123 120 121 111 103 119 123 135 136 103 113 122 113 120 121 123 103 115 125 102 118 103 107 103 113 112 130 131 113 103 132 103 102 130 107 125 129 133 113 103 123 134 102 103 111 125 119 112 111 112 113 107 124 103 112 103 112 118 116 117 107 111 118 109 111 103 137 118 119 103 108 110 107 102 112 124 123 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 126 112 113 103 125 123 112 114 113 115 114 109 111 112 108 123 139 109 119 114 131 103 112 113 103 115 112 108 110 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 Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA Proscan Code 300 301 302 303 338 314 347 330 343 317 319 309 308 332 315 302 332 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 334 335 333 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 315 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314
12. The confirmation pop up appears gt gt 32 3 Select Yes The RF Security Code pop up appears CY gt fa ai Kasi bee p Mt mh r i fal 4 Select a different security code The conformation pop up appears oe i ME n ei EA E TA MALIT phl iD n AA AA 1 EL E at r Hi aiji eee zm ia el u ee gt T z 5 Press the CODE SET button on the remote control The CABLE and TV FUNCTION indicators flash CODE SET Cad aaa eee FUNCTION CABLE TV S COO O 6 Enter the three digit security code you selected for the receiver in step 4 above f Press the enter button The remote control and Digital Satellite Receiver are now set to a new security code ENTER thy 8 Select OK to save your changes The Remote Control display appears sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i 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 31 YS gt Then repeat the steps in Setting the Security Code to try again 33 34 Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES FAVORITE INDEK CATEGORY GUIDE 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 35 Progra
13. 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 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 25 Press the MENU button then highlight and select TIMER amp REC The Timer amp Rec display appears DEON 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 Return liner amp Kec Closes the Timer amp Rec display Way BSA T14 om to show the Main Menu Channel number and 5 9 SUN ipm 20pm Return station name 190 DOV Amies ieman Help Help grim giam itdam Opens information about the as OTY Timer amp Rec display Program title SIESAT MiA5am 12415pm ii DTV Record Event icon Shows that an event will be recorded Tip a using the VCR Control feature to
14. 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 61 sAe dsiq Usa1dS uQ y SUIS i Scheduling Programs TIMER 4 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 4 or Press 4 4 to 4 Press 4 4 to 5 Press 4 4 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 ae o tomovetothe to move to the to move to the EVERY TUE next item next item next item e EVERY WED e EVERY THU e EVERY FRI e EVERY SAT e MON FRI e DAILY Press Press 4 4 to select the Press to change the The Timer amp Rec pop up channel number ending minute appears Then press s or gt to Then press or gt to Highlight Timer amp Rec or Timer move to the next item move to the next item and press Highlight and select Return to close the TIMER amp REC display The Main Menu appears C 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 s
15. If you connect your Digital Satellite ACCESS CARD Receiver to a Dolby Digital receiver set the Dolby Digital option of the Audio 2 mo display to Auto Select See Setting Audio Options AUDIO on page 64 for more information If your TV and VCR do not have A V jacks Connect the VHE 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 ble Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of your Digital Satellite Receiver to me ai o aa r the A V input jacks of your VCR VCR 4 cae aoe using the supplied A V cable ep erie 8 PP NE inputjackon your TV using Then connect the A V output jacks of your VCR to the A V input jacks of your TV using an A V cable Be sure to match the colors on the jacks with the 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 A V Cable Note 2b If your TV and VCR have VIDEO Coaxial With this connection S Video jacks S W Cable your input source is Use the S Video cable instead of S Video channel 3 or channel 4 the yellow video connection Tip To allow your Digital Satellite Receiver to control the recording functions of your VCR See Step 5 Connecting the VCR Controller on page 11 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on your VCR Step 5 Connect
16. OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA FA dO Ws L gt oo jij SAT UHF amp 9 m OUT AC IN VCR CONTROL TEL LINE Mb Monaural Cable supplied with SmartFile VCR Sony SmartFile VCR 11 12 Step 6 Connecting the RF Antenna SAT A50 only With the SAT A50 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 31 for information about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature 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 VAN 8 ry gy CH3 CH4 SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO VHF UHF IN OUT S VIDEO Q Q N OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA L1 go L 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 Cord to the Digital Satellite Receiver Digital Satellite Rece
17. Started 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 36 VER Control Using the Favorite Stations Setting Locks amp Limits Guide Page 39 Page 53 ws a Kaa ji Spg Lit 1008 E F rira Limh 8 o Pir Per Wie rici i Simba Lack ai 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 Access all the system features and functions with the easy to use on screen menu icons See page 21 e The Program Guide shows the picture and sound in the Media Window while you check station and program information See page 36 e The Alpha List lets you search for your favorite programs by name See page 35 e The Category Guide displays program choices by type including Sports and Movies and adds sub categories like Drama and Comedy See page 37 e The Station Index with Surf feature lets you view your current program in the Media Window while checking other stations in the Station Index See pages 38 and 46 e The One Button Record and VCR Control features allow you to easily record your favorite programming on your VCR See pages 25 27 and pa
18. 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 GUIDE PS aa es M rI 2 aa E ee 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 49 DFA Tia aH 3 ka Information Area Me khara tie reabh ien o 12h a iret Ticket Riu Abana iret WOW LL Gere LT Mighty jee Young All wama List Area Migi dor Yana KUTEUA Diary D Migh a migi ioe toeng AE Day Move the joystick right to highlight future programs gt 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 CQ gt 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 CATEGORY Highlight and select the category you want The pr
19. a fi Locks amp Limits Spending Limit Sets a miximum limit on charges per l i Lock event see page 54 e ee AA Opens the passcode pop up You must enter your passcode to lock the i Rating Limit amp jUniocr Rating Limit al aaa Sets a maximum limit on rated DW Pay Per View Unlocked content see page 55 wI i Unlock Station Leis 0 Locked Opens the passcode pop up for unlocking your receiver Pay Per View Locks or unlocks access to pay per view programs see page 55 sAe dsiq UaaI19S uQ y SUIS l Station Locks Locks or unlocks access to specific stations see page 56 Note You must lock the receiver before any locks or limits take effect see page 57 53 Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS 4 LIMITS continued 54 Changing the Spending Limit The spending limit pop up 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 gt gt Press the 0 9 buttons to enter the dollar value You can enter a value of less than 656 bkg 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 Changing the Rating Limit The Rating Limit pop up lets you limit programs according to the conte
20. 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 interrupt the sending of th
21. the current sa pa a Audbo program Default Audio Return Opens a pop up that displays the eight E Gama Audia L 2 Closes the Audio display to available default languages When a j English 1 ae show the Main Menu program broadcasts an audio track in the na default language that language is Ootault Audio Help automatically selected onalik Opens information about hi aman the Audio display Dolby Digital SAT A50 only q a Opens a pop up that lets you set your y Dolby Digital Dolby Digital options i Choose Auto Select if you have a Dolby Digital audio system to enjoy surround sound whenever a station broadcasts a Dolby Digital audio track Select Off if you do not have a Dolby Digital audio system C Tip SAT A50 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 gt operate your other audio video equipment C FUNCTION CABLE TV CO 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 Cl sl COS Press the CODE SET button All function indicators begin flashing CIOS COO O CODE SET wy Poe lie Ws G2 p CABLE TV SAT CI a uu Press the FUNCTION button for the device you
22. 3 867 248 22 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 on pages 22 33 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 A50 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 DO aur DIGITAL DIRECT Wo SAT A50 SAT B50 1999 by Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited 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 significant magnitude to
23. 8 7669 Sony For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 7669 About Sony Customer Support Every DIRECTV System manufactured by Sony comes with Sony s Express Support at no charge to you In the event of a system failure our Express Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to you via overnight Federal Express for calls Monday Friday until 7 30 pm Eastern Time Saturday delivery depends upon zip code All it takes is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit and Sony will pay freight in both directions Our Express Support continues with our 800 number staffed by dedicated technical representatives who can answer questions on dealer locations system operation installation hookup accessories and how to get the most out of your home entertainment system Sony s Express Support program another expression of our commitment to excellence in customer service 19 UOTEUTIOJUT I9UIO B 76 A Access Card inserting 13 replacing 30 slot 13 69 70 AC Power Cord connecting 13 Adjusting the on screen displays 46 Alert See Timer amp Rec ALT AUDIO button 14 Alpha List 35 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 29 Audio display 64 track 64 Audio system connecting 10 AUTO skip feature 49 Auto Title Inser
24. LUWAIOJU 19440 B 68 Location and Function of Controls Front Panel El 1 POWER Button Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off 2 Arrow and Buttons The arrow buttons move the highlight in the on screen displays The button selects the highlighted item MENU Button Opens the Main Menu GUIDE Button Opens the Program Guide 5 MESSAGE Indicator Indicates that you have a new message 6 TIMER Indicator Indicates that the Timer is set POWER Indicator Indicates whether the Digital Satellite Receiver is on or off SAT A 50 Back Panel A 2 ACCESS CARD 6 9 RE REMOTE AUDIO DEQ SATELLITE IN DIGITAL OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA ACA Cl G Ge VCR CONTROL CED a al E 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 cable RF REMOTE 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 A ay
25. NTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SONY S LIABILITY IF ANY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience SONY ELECTRONICS INC has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you for assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER 1 800 83
26. Select Zip Code The Zip Code pop up appears Enter your Zip Code then select OK The azimuth and elevation appear Use these coordinates to aim your Satellite Dish Antenna towards the satellite Refer to your Satellite Dish Antenna s Operating Installation Instructions for more details t rocrge OE OK e number Cancel Cancel 4 Azimuth 138 Elevation 48 Closes the pop up without saving the To move to the next digit changes You can also use the 0 9 buttons to enter the number The highlight moves to the next position automatically Zip Code OK Enter your zip code Closes the pop up and Saves your changes 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 Cc see page 11 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears MENU WA Highlight and select VCR Control The VCR Control display appears Manufacturer YAO VCR Control Return Lets you select the EART EZ WEG EE on Closes the VCR Control manufacturer code for your display to show the Mai VCR see page 26 Manufachirer Sony oe Aa Sane Code 1 Help Ip ja Ata Tithe Insert On Auto Title Insert Help Lets you turn on the Auto Title Opens information about the VCR Co
27. a unit of Hughes Electronics and is used with permission Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Macrovision Information This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited pay per view uses only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Note on Recording Programming Programming may be taped for home viewing only All other taping is expressly prohibited Some programming may not be taped An additional taping fee may be applied Call your program providers for details StarSight Licensed The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast Inc U S Patent Nos 4 706 121 4 977 455 5 151 789 and 5 353 121 with use rights reserved About These Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions describe how to use the SAT A50 and its remote control Any differences in operation for the SAT B50 are noted in the text The amp icon indicates hints and tips for making the task easier A Note provides information that may be necessary to complete the task Getting
28. 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 21 22 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM 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 25 System Test Lets you test the connections to your Satellite Dish Antenna and telephone line see page 28 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 IONE ae Aspect Ratio A Lets you set the receiver s output to e match the aspect ratio of your TV see page 29 A mi Coniriv TA System Test a Access Card ect nape Rane Lets you initialize a replacement Access Card curd card see page 30 Remate Control aa Remote Control SAT A50 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 31 Transponder Lets you select the transponder from which the Satellite D
29. ategories so you can find eractly the kind of program you want see page 42 m Z Cc 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select GUIDES The GUIDES Menu appears w HOLA Highlight and select Alpha List The Alpha List guide appears Qo gt 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 One Button Timer amp Rec on page 60 35 sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued GUIDE 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 LI ry Aa Tip Press the EKIT button to close the Program Guide and return to the previous station Note If you select a program and the station is locked 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 Using the Program Guide
30. ce will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 e 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 1 0 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 G
31. ct the VHF SAT UHE aeS Onyon D ena Cable OUT jack to the VHF UHF Satellite Receiver to the A V inputjacks 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 pua 3 or input channel 4 depending on how Use the S Video cable you set the CH3 CH4 switch instead of the yellow video nat AAA connection If your TV has only one audio input connect it to the L MONO jack on the receiver 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 If you have a stereo digital or Dolby LINE D S yalia Pro Logic Digital audio OUT AUDIO LINE audio system system SAT A50 IN Connect the upper only ia AUDIO R and L MONO Connect the jacks on the Digital DIGITAL OUT Satellite Receiver to the OPTICAL of the audio inputs of your Digital Satellite Optical Cable stereo amplifier Receiver to the SAT A50 only optical digital optional Sony input of your audio accessory POC 15A system Q Tip Digital Satellite Receiver
32. display 1 Highlight and select Station Order from the Display Options display see page 46 The Station Order pop up appears 2 Highlight and select the order you like The Station Order pop up closes to show the Display Options display z Q 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 46 The Surf pop up appears WA n N 2 Highlight and select On or Off The Surf pop up closes to show the Display E el Aro gt Setting Up Custom Stations The Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will be skipped in the Program Guide Category Guide and Station Index and when you change channels using the CH buttons You can reduce the number of stations that appear by skipping unwanted stations PREFERENCES Cision Salons 7 Pe ee oo Cancel ADO Cloar All Press the MENU button then highlight and select The PREFERENCES Menu appears 5 gt 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 A
33. e line In most areas the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five 5 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly Service Requirements In the event of equipment malfunction all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents For service call 1 800 838 7669 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Sony Model No SAT A50 SAT B50 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6973 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 interferen
34. ee page 27 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 DAON HO O Highlight and select the number of the event you want to edit The edit pop up appears Return Closes the edit pop up to show the Timer amp Rec display 5 9 SUN tiipm apa AU i00 DT o on Delete as Removes the event from the list Higher ee anit ri peer ea numbered events move up to fill the gap eet schedule Edit Closes the edit pop up to highlight the date of that event See page 62 for instructions on how to change the timer settings sAe dsiq Usa1dS uQ y SUIS i 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 Cy programs when that language is available You can also set your Digital Satellite Receiver to receive Dolby Digital audio signals SAT A50 only ALT AUDIO Press the MENU button then highlight and select AUDIO The Audio display appears AE Highlight and select the setting you want to change Current Audio Opens a pop up that displays the languages available for
35. eiver 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 AMP switch Sets the remote to operate other devices in your A V system To operate these other devices you must first set up the remote control see page 65 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 operate The indicators light up to show which device the remo
36. emote control see page 65 1 Push and slide open the battery compartment 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 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 HJTOILS TeNSTIGg Mog Suydauu07 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 RF REMOTE CH4 S A pasa ACCESS CARD o 5 SATELLI DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA Oo_Jo VCR CONTROL Connect the SATELLITE IN 0 jack to your Satellite Dish Antenna using RG 6 coaxial cable RG 6 Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Antenna Notes e The SAT A50 model is shown Connections for the SAT B50 model are the same e Your Satellite Dish Antenna Instal
37. enna e 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 DAI e Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly see page 13 e Move any antenna cables that may be directly above your Digital Satellite Receiver e 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 VHE IN jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver to connect a local TV antenna or cable company service You cannot access a program e 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 page 49 e Make sure the system is not locked see page 58 e Use the Program Guide to access the station see page 36 e Press the SAT FUNCTION button on the remote control before you select a channel see page 20 You cannot order a pay per view programe 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 36 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
38. ervice provider may occasionally send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver to inform you of changes to your service and other special announcements MESSAGES read The message pop up appears MESSIES Mow 1 WED 912gm z AU The Messages sareen helps you to read messages that hawe bean seni ja you vla satelite Ta see tive full text of a message highiiaht the message mumier and press i The Messages display appears ANS ON gt CQ gt eat Press the MENU button then highlight and select Highlight and select the message you want to Return Closes the Messages display to show the Main Menu Help Opens information about the Messages display Highlight and select Return or Delete The message pop up closes to show the Messages display Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS 4 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 cost ratings and station You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay per view Cy programs Press the MENU button then highlight and select LOCKS amp LIMITS The Locks amp Limits display appears 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 C HN WL 2 FR t0 cen
39. for recording and opens the schedule pop up Add to Timer How often do you want to Adds the program to the schedule thik program Timer amp Rec display for wee tuning and opens the schedule pop up Monday triday Weekly ae Wy C Tips 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 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 27 for information Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a Program Data Download feature and will automatically send the following information when you record a program with a Sony SmartFile VCR program title program category program date time and duration For further information regarding the SmartFile function refer to your Sony SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions 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 of the recorded programs 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
40. ge 12 Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears Highlight and select Remote Control The Remote Control display appears C N P Remolie Control Remote Sigmal IE E fees et oS RF Senir ry Cte Highlight and select Remote Signal The Remote Signal pop up appears Closes the Remote Control display to show the Main Menu Opens information about the Remote Control display sAe dsiq UaaI19S uGQ y SUIS l Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued Highlight and select RF The Remote Signal pop up closes to show the Remote Control display gt 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 Receiver and remote control or by selecting IR control Both the Digital Satellite Receiver and the remote control must use the same three digit security code 1 Select Remote Control from the SYSTEM pop up see page 31 The Remote Control display appears S win Wigs Oy H e 2 Highlight and select RF Security Code
41. ge 60 e SAT A50 model Operate your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from behind a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control See pages 31 33 Excellent Performance e Use the Timer amp Rec feature to be sure you won t miss your favorite programs See page 60 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 25 e Chose to listen to different audio tracks available with many programs See page 64 e SAT A50 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 39 41 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 49 50 e Choose your favorite color palette for the on screen displays See pages 4647 e Select if stations are listed in numerical or alphabetical order with the Station Order feature See page 46 Contents Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Carton Contents aa 6 Connection Overview ssssssssssssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 Step 1 Inserting the Ba
42. gend All D oR SPES99 SAT La Help z 40 30 am Opens information about the i Miaa sre Purchases display 9 eae l z 123 Cancel PPV A States Viewed Cancels the Pay Per View m iD 4470 ih program 5 UIE Canc FPE 3 n ener OK gee gt Closes the information pop up to lt show the Purchases display Highlight and select OK The information pop up closes to show the Purchases display O Tip You can use any of the guides to purchase pay per view programs See Viewing Pay Per View Programs on page 44 59 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 and start recording automatically For information on how to set up the VCR Control feature see page 25 Highlight and select a future program using any of the methods described in Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES on pages 34 through 42 Return Closes the future program pop up to show the current guide Tou kire selected i ig ihai has mat siarbal yai Return Tune to Station Add to Timer ec eo Add to Timer Tune to Station Closes the program guide to show the current program of the selected station Add to Timer 6 Rec Adds the program to the Timer amp Rec display
43. ghlight 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 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 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 p O Highlight and select Aspect Ratio The Aspect Ratio display appears YO Aspeci Railo PA Return MAY 3500 1I am Closes the Aspect Ratio display to show the Main Menu Help Opens information about the Aspect Ratio display STANDARD Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV The highlight moves to Return O gt gt Select Return The Aspect Ratio display closes to show the Main Menu 29 sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i 30 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued Replacing Your Access Card Occasionally your service provider may send you a new Access Card Use this display to set up your new card See Inserting the Acce
44. in warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection toa 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 INCIDE
45. ing 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 CO Tip 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 25 For details about the Program Data Download feature refer to your SmartFile VCR Operating Instructions Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer amp Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR See Setting Up the VCR Control Feature on page 25 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR IDATODIY HJTOILS e IsIq nog SU duu Digital Satellite Receiver AUDIO VIDEO VCR CONTROL VIDEO OUT TEL LINE VCR Controller Cable VCR Controller IR Sensor VCR front view VCR side view 12 to 1 Mp YA VCR Controller Connecting a Sony SmartFile VCR Digital Satellite Receiver A Char ACCESS CARD oe Sante a DI cH4 VHF UHF IN DIGITAL OUT
46. is information at any time by temporarily unplugging the Phone line to the receiver You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The Digital Satellite Receiver is intended for use only within the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Digital Satellite Receiver The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product Model Number Serial Number Access Card Number Customer Support For Programming For subscription information or to resolve problems related to programming call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 For Hardware and Installation To arrange for the installation of your Digital Satellite Receiver call the dealer from whom you purchased your system For general information or to resolve problems related to the operation of your Digital Satellite Receiver or Satellite Dish Antenna please contact your Sony dealer If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions call the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1 800 838 7669 Trademark and Copyrights Sony Media Window and SmartFile are trademarks of Sony DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc
47. ish Antenna receives its signal You do not need to change this setting unless instructed by your service provider Antenna Location Lets you find out the direction of the satellite from your location 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 Operating Instructions Press the MENU button then highlight and select SYSTEM The SYSTEM pop up appears a S gt _ N Poe Lo di Highlight and select Antenna The Antenna display appears Zana Return Aur p an Closes the Antenna display to WAY 7 FR S17 am show the Main Menu rinspomder 3 Return P Antenna location Help Help Opens information about the Annt 138 Elevathon di Antenna display sAe dsiq UsaIdS uQ y SUIS i urani Lee 4 i TITI Signal Strength Meter Shows the current and peak Status LOCKED levels of the signal strength Signal Highlight and select Antenna Location The Antenna Location pop up appears eae es E ata Bid a i Teall ka Ta CQ ail nor Leger continued 23 24 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued CO Tip is more convenient for you to enter latitude and longitude select Latitude amp Longitude instead of Zip Code
48. iver ACCESS CARD YI CH3 Sasi 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 la a CH3 RF REMOTE CH4 VHF UHF IN aT DO VHF SAT UHF amp OUT TEL LINE Access Card 13 IDATIOIY_9 TTE LS e IsIq nog SU duu Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver Using Your Remote Control RM Y802 Remote Control SAT A 50 model MUTING A OCO ES M FUN NGTION VOLUME SIS Cc SLEEP es 2y i DIRECTV SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER MUTING PONER CABLE TV OS FUNCTION OS Tip 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 remote control see page 65 SLEEP button Sets the TV t
49. lation Operating 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 Operating Instructions Connecting any other equipment to this jack could result in damage to the equipment and or receiver VIDEO OUT VHF UHF IN VHF SAT UHF Gt OUT 2 Connect the TEL LINE jack to a telephone line wall jack using the supplied Telephone Cord telephone cord Step 3 Connecting Your TV Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below Refer to your TV s instruction manual for more information 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 IDATODIY HJTOILS e IsIq nog SU duu 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 RF REMOTE CH4 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LOW SPEED DATA amp If your TV has A V input A V Cable Cable If your TV does not have jacks A V jacks cone ee Coaxial Conne
50. m Guide Opens your custom list of stations and shows program information for up to three days in advance see page 36 Category Guide Shows a list of categories movies sports etc and only those stations broadcasting programs that match the category you select see page 37 TC 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 MENU gt 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 38 Favorite Stations Opens the Favorite Stations guide which allows you to create parea and access up to four different y Aipha List i sets of stations you enjoy i Program Guide watching most see page 39 Category Guide m e Sen E MTS Other Guides Opens the Other Guides display d gt favorite Satan a which shows a variety of special Ld ther Gubles E categories provided by DIRECTV Each category is divided into subc
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52. nnnn 53 LOCKING Your Receiver sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 57 Unlocking Your Receiver sssssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 58 Checking Pay Per View Purchases PURCHASES mai 59 Checking Your PurchaSeS ssssssssssunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 59 Scheduling Programs TIMER amp REC cn ccnsriteninesincensnnieeneeiani 60 Using One Button Timer amp REC sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 60 Using the Timer amp Rec Feature sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 61 Editing Timer Events wA 63 Setting Audio Options AUDIO Kaa 64 Using the Audio Display sssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 64 Other Information Setting Up the Remote Control ssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnns 65 Manufacturer CodeS s sssssssnnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 66 Location and Function of Controls ssssssssssssssssnns 68 Front Panel AAA 68 SAT A50 Back Panel ai 69 SAT B50 Back Panel siscessssnssssadsscsciersessnssnsedsnecasenssssneessadsaienss 70 Specifica tioN S IIIA 71 Troubleshooting wi 72 FCC Regulations and Information cssscssseee 74 Limited Warranty ssssssnnnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 75 OG ic 76 IDATODIY HJTOILS TeNSTIGg Mog Suydauu07 JOATIOIY INAS PLLA INOJ WOI SIMNPIJ SUIMIIA s ejds q UdaI9S UC ay SUISA uoewIoyuU JIUIO Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver Carton Contents Check to make sure the following i
53. nt rating 1 Highlight and select Rating Limit from the Locks 6 Limits edit display see page 53 The Rating Limit pop up appears G gt A 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 gt gt Changing the Pay Per View Lock Setting The pay per view lock setting lets you lock or unlock access to pay per view stations 1 Highlight and select Pay Per View from the Locks 6 Limits edit display see page 53 The Pay Per View Access pop up appears gt gt 2 Select Yes to prevent access to pay per view stations Select No to allow access to pay per view programs 55 sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i 56 Setting Locks and Limits LOCKS 4 LIMITS continued Changing the Station Locks Settings The Stations Locks feature lets you prevent access to specific stations 1 Highlight and select Station Locks from the Locks amp Limits edit display see page 53 The Station Locks display appears gt gt 2 Highlight and select a station icon to change the setting between lock and unlock The lock symbol appears in the station icon to indicate that the station is locked Slaton Locks Be 107 ANCE Bal Bal Be S Lock Ali 165 iim 189 La Clear AP gt i e Lax a amar 10 Lin mo M om TA
54. ntrol display Insert feature see page 27 25 sAe dsiq UsaI19S uGQ y SUIS l Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued 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 25 The Manufacturer pop up appears Oy gt 2 Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR The manufacturer s pop up appears 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 Tips 4 Select Yes to perform a VCR test e If you connected a Sony SmartFile Za A A VCR use the manufacturer code of 99 If you select Yes a pop up appears giving you instructions on e Do not stop or interrupt the VCR test how to perform a VCR test by pressing any buttons until after the VCR test is complete 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 26 Note When you schedule two or more consecutive programs the Auto Title In
55. o 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 SAT button Switches the output of your Digital Satellite Rec
56. oaxial cable Some antennas require an adapter not supplied 70 E VHF UHF IN oT amp VHF SAT UHF Kept OUT TEL INE 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 For future application 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 UHF VHE IN SATELLITE IN RF REMOTE SAT A50 AC IN 120 V 60 Hz Output Jacks S VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OUT 1 SAT A50 only AUDIO R L 2 VHF SAT UHF Low Speed Data TEL LINE VCR CONTROL 1 General Input Frequency Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions w h d Weight SAT A50 Set Unit SAT B50 Set Unit 75 ohm f type 75 ohm f type Cable Type 4 pin mini DIN RCA type Optical Rectangular RCA type 75 ohm f type 9 pin D Sub Female RJ 11 VCR Controller or monaural cable for Sony SmartFile VCRs 950 1450 MHz 120 V 60 Hz 20 W max 11 2 9 inches 280 66 5 228 5 mm 6 0 Ib
57. ogram list changes each time you select a different category Skipped stations do not appear see page 49 gt Q 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 l sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i Tip Press the EXIT button to close the Category Guide and return to the previous station 3 Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued 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 and the current program appears in the Media Window INDEX U 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 49 Select the station you want The Station Index closes and the program broadcast by the station you selected appears on your TV screen Tip A the EXIT button to close the Station Index and return to the previous station To view the current program while checking the program information of other stations turn on the Surf feature see page 48
58. on 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 Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES Using the Preferences Menu The Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of the on screen displays the stations you want to appear in the program list area and the order in which the stations are listed Press the MENU button then highlight and select PREFERENCES The PREFERENCES Menu appears Return Closes the PREFERENCES Menu to show the Main Menu Di m a Custom Stations ias PP r e Lets you customize which custom Statins FERENCE stations appear in the program Display Options Data Servine guides see page 49 Lets you change the color scheme of a the on screen displays choose how the stations are ordered in the guides Data Service and select what is displayed in the A future application Media Window when surfing see page 51 through the Station Index see page 46 sAe dsiq UsaI19S uGQ y SUIS l 45 46 Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES continued Colors Lets you change the color of the on screen displays see page 47
59. overnment Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 Limited Warranty Digital Satellite Receivers SONY ELECTRONICS INC SONY warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 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 obta
60. pear Os gt Select the subcategory you want The programs that match your selections appear in the lower half of the display O gt 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 O gt gt 43 sAe dsiq Usa1dS uQ y SUIS i 44 Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued ha es ee ee ee eee Sees 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 34 through 42 Purchase Program 5 5 SAT 10 30 AM 12 70 om Purch asc 123 DTV R Price 2 99 Homar 1998 lared Lein Natasha Gesi Wigman A smal college bega a murderers playground when urban legends start to take ona lfe amp death of thelr own All Day Ticket Sam ET 6am ET CC 55 ESP A 1 Y 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 BAT BS PETI am Urban Leqend All Day Ticket 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 informati
61. phone network when connected directly to the telephone lines In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC the following instructions should be read carefully and followed completely where applicable 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 Ifthis 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 telephon
62. ppears in the right half of the display gt A 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 OQ gt A gt 7 7 Beal all Fre I be 7 IE Eri EET ETI ET geir Wi al al a EP gal hong e ge a J Pad Se aa E H Jani a F a F zm F r i m q igi gi T ii T T F F i Tip Press the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the proviousstition 5 Repeat step 4 to add up to eight stations to this Favorite Note Title The Count box indicates how many When you have added all the stations you want in this Favorite stations are included in the personal Title highlight and select OK guide 40 Tip Press the EKIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the previous program Editing the Title of a Favorite Title 1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you wantto edit The 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 u
63. pper and lower case letters numbers and symbols in the title Move the joystick up and down to select different V characters 4 Move the joystick left or right to q highlight different positions You can m also press 4 to move to the next position 5 When your title is complete highlight and select OK The Edit Title pop up closes to show the Favorite Stations guide 41 sAe dsiq UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i Viewing Station and Program Information GUIDES continued m Z Cc Tip a the EXIT button to close the Other Guides display and return to the previous station DIRECTV occasionally changes the contents of the category and subcategory lists 42 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 Press the MENU button then highlight and select GUIDES The GUIDES pop up appears 5 gt Highlight and select Other Guides The Other Guides display appears Os gt Select the Guide Type you want The available time ranges appear gt gt Select the time range you want The available categories appear Select the category you want If the category you select has subcategories the available subcategories ap
64. s 2 7 kg 3 6 lbs 1 6 kg 5 4 Ibs 2 5 kg 3 4 Ibs 1 5 kg Supplied Accessories RM Y802 SAT A50 RM Y139 SAT B50 Remote Control Size AA Batteries 2 Access Card 1 Audio Video Cable 1 Coaxial RF Cable 1 Telephone Line Cord 1 AC Power Cord 1 VCR Controller 1 S Video Cable 1 SAT A50 RF Antenna 1 SAT A50 Optional Sony brand Digital Satellite Receiver Accessories Local TV Antenna ANJ AA1 Installation Kit ANJ DS2 Amplifier EAC DA1 Diplexer EAC DD1 Voltage Switch EAC DV1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice UOHeULIOJUT IIYIO B 72 Troubleshooting Problem What you can do Poor picture guality or no picture e If you are receiving only a few stations only 2 or 3 channels for example call your service provider to have your programming activated e 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 e Check the connections to your TV and other equipment see pages 7 13 e 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 e Check the Satellite Dish Antenna s signal strength see page 23 e Make sure the RG 6 coaxial cable is properly connected to the Satellite Dish Ant
65. sert feature will only appear before the first program Setting Up Auto Title Insert The Auto Title Insert feature lets you display information about the program at the beginning of a Timer amp Rec event The Auto Title Insert feature displays the program title program description total program time station logo station name channel number and the program s content rating You can use the Auto Title Insert feature to display this information at the beginning of a scheduled program 1 Highlight and select Auto Title Insert from the VCR Control display See page 25 The Auto Title Insert pop up appears gt gt 2 Select On or Off The Auto Title Insert pop up closes to show the VCR Control display 27 sAeidsig UsaI19S uGQ y SUIS l Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver SYSTEM continued 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 gt Highlight and select System Test The System Test display appears Sake Return P syslem Test MOR JPE Jai pn Closes the System Test display to show the Signal Main Menu Turing Test Help Test Phone l Starts the system test Card Help CAM ID 99776651 Opens information about the System Test display Hi
66. service provider e It may be too late to order the program you want If so check for other show times see page 44 You cannot find the station of the pay per 9 See Checking Pay Per View Purchases on page 59 to get information station view program that you ordered start time etc about programs that you have ordered You cannot cancel a pay per view order You cannot cancel pay per view orders that you have watched Contact your service provider for details The program highlighted in the Program Highlight and select the program Although the program you highlight Guide does not appear appears in the Media Window you must press the button to complete your selection see page 36 Problem 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 You cannot record programs with your VCR Access Card problems Remote control does not work Audio noise Frozen picture or display What you can do Set up your personal Favorite Titles before you try to use the Favorite Stations guide see page 40 Make sure that the Spending Rating Pay Per View and Station Locks are set as you want them see page 53 Then make sure that the system is locked see page 57 The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to
67. ss 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 5 gt gt Highlight and select Access Card from the System pop up The Access Card display appears Return Closes the Access Card P ACCP SS LA ANE JE FEI 37 pm an show the Main ig 0K DK ui A Starts the Access Card Ss Help replacement process Please insert OLD access card and select OK te initialize Naw card Help Opens information about the Access Card CAUTION After you select OH you cannot stop this process and your OLD access card 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 Remote Signal Lets you select IR or RF as the type of signal the receiver accepts RF Security Control Lets you change the security code RF signals are used to control many devices You may need to change the security code so that this remote control operates the Digital Satellite Receiver only Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception SAT A50 only The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver from behind a cabinet or from another room within your home The RF Antenna must be connected to use the RF feature see pa
68. t 27 Azimuth 24 B Back panel connections SAT A50 69 SAT B50 70 Batteries inserting into remote control 7 C Carton contents 6 CATEGORY button 14 16 37 Category Guide 37 CH buttons 14 CH PAGE buttons 16 Changing channels 20 CODE SET button 14 17 65 Codes Manufacturer 66 67 RF security 32 VCR manufacturer 26 Colors setting 47 Connecting audio system 10 local TV off air antenna 9 IR Blaster 11 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 49 Customer support 2 Customizing the Favorite Stations guide 40 D Data services 51 Default language setting 64 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack 10 69 DISPLAY button 14 16 Display options 46 Displays changing the colors 47 Dolby Digital 10 64 E Editing Favorite Stations 40 Editing Favorite Titles 41 Editing Locks amp Limits 53 Editing timer events 63 Elevation 24 ENTER button 15 17 EXIT button 15 16 F FAVORITE button 14 17 39 Favorite Stations guide 39 changing the Favorite Title 41 setting up 40 FCC regulations 74 Features 3 Front panel controls 68 FUNCTION buttons 15 17 G Guides using 34 GUIDE button 15 17 36 Guides Menu 34 H Highlight and Select 18 INDEX button 14 16 38 Information Area 36 Input source 9 10 19 IR remote control reception 31 J Joystick 14 18 Jump button 15
69. te 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 IDATOIIY J TTOVeS eUSIG UIMOIA 3 Imo X WOI SSMNPId Using Your Remote Control continued RM Y 139 Remote Control SAT B50 model D HIII FUNCTION e TV VTR oo SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER O Tip 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 16 1 5 6 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 TV VIDEO button Switches between the inputs of your TV To operate your TV you must first set up the remote control see page 65 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 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 DISPLAY button Opens the program information display for the c
70. tems are in the Digital Satellite Receiver s carton If you are missing any items contact your Sony dealer RF Antenna Digital Satellite Receiver gt 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 B50 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 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 A50 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 wantto use this remote control to operate other audio video equipment such asa TV or VCR you must set up the r
71. the Locks amp Limits see page 58 Make sure that you entered the passcode correctly If you have lost or forgotten your passcode contact your service provider Check the default language setting The program provider may not broadcast all of the languages in the Default Audio pop up see page 64 Some programs may not offer audio tracks Make sure that your VCR is connected correctly see page 10 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 25 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 44 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 Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly see page 13 Contact your service provider with any other Access Card problems Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly and that the batteries are not weak see page 7 Remove and then reinsert the ba
72. the TV VIDEO button to select one of the A V input sources G 0 0 83 O 7 khh To make sure you are view ing satellite pictures Press the SAT FUNCTION button then press the MENU button to open the Main Menu O Tip The FUNCTION button indicators light up to show you which equipment the remote control is operating FUNCTION SAT P gt AQ gt 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 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 Changing Channels FUNCTION SAT OOO OOO OQ 0 O Os Tip You can see information about a program you are watching by pressing the DISPLAY button 20 Press the SAT FUNCTION button FUNCTION SAT gt amp 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 using the 0 9 buttons and either pressing the ENTER button or waiting several seconds ENTER 0 0 0 5 h p p A The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to that channel and the Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner of your TV screen
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74. tteries 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 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 A50 model only If there is a problem when using the RF function check that the RF Antenna is connected correctly see page 12 SAT A50 model only Make sure that the remote control and the Digital Satellite Receiver are both using the same security code see page 32 SAT A50 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 If you are unable to resolve problems with your system see Customer Support inside the front cover 73 UOTJLULIOJU IJUJO B 74 FCC Regulations and Information Your Digital Satellite Receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission FCC as not being harmful to the tele
75. ttons Change channels When a program guide is open these buttons page through the guide 17 IDATOIIY J TTOVeS eUSIG UIMAT A 3 InoX WOI SSMNPId Selecting Items Note SAT B50 model Whenever these Operating Instructions refer to using the joystick use the arrow 4 4 buttons surrounding the button Tip Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION button before operating the Digital Satellite Receiver with the remote control 18 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 A50 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 B50 model 1 Press the buttons 2 Press the button to to move the highlight to the select the item item you want Turning On the Power Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver The POWER indicator lights up POWER DSH FUNCTION TV SAT POWER TV VIDEO SI O T D IDATOIOY J TTJOVeS eUSIG INOA WOI SINP SUMINA EXIT 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
76. urrent program INDEX button Opens the Station Index JUMP button Changes channels to the previously tuned channel EXIT button Closes all on screen displays including program guides and menus 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 highlighted item FAVORITE button Opens the Favorite Stations guide MENU button Opens the Main Menu CH PAGE bu
77. uto 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 continued 49 sAeidstig UaaIdS uQ y SUIS i Adjusting the Displays PREFERENCES continued 50 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 Doo Ao 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 sAe dsiq UsaI19S uUQ y SUIS i Viewing Messages MESSAGES Delete Closes the message pop up and deletes the message Return Closes the message pop up and saves the message 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 Your s

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