Sony SAT-A50 User Manual
Directv digital satellite receiver, Sat-a50 sat-b 50
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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(s) to begin
service:
DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)
SAT-ASO 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.
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver
- Note to the CATV Installer
- Note to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installer
- Attention
- Telephone Line Interruption
- Customer Support
- For Programming
- For Hardware and Installation
- Trademark and Copyrights
- Macrovision Information
- Note on Recording Programming
- StarSight Licensed
- About These Operating Instructions
- Getting Started!
- Contents
- Carton Contents
- Connection
- Overview
- Step 1: Inserting the Batteries
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- step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line
- step 3: Connecting Your TV
- step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
- step 5: Connecting the IR Blaster
- In front of the VCR
- Connect the IR Blaster to allow the Timer & 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.
- If you are using a Sony SmartFile VCR to take advantage of the Program Data Download feature
- step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A50 only)
- step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord
- Step 8: Inserting the Access Card
- Using Your Remote Control
- RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)
- RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)
- Selecting Items
- Turning On the Power
- Changing Channels
- Using the Main Menu
- SYSTEM (Page 22)
- MESSAGES (Page 52)
- The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer.
- Press the MENU button.
- Highlight and select the feature you want to access.
- GUIDES (Page 34)
- PREFERENCES (Page 45)
- TIMER & REC (Page 60)
- AUDIO (Page 64)
- • Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu (the current program appears on your screen). You can also press the EXIT button on your remote control.
- • The on-screen displays close automatically after several minutes.
- Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)
- 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.
- Highlight and select the item you want to set up.
- Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
- Highlight and select "Antenna".
- Highlight and select "Antenna Location".
- Select "Zip Code".
- Enter your Zip Code, then select "OK".
- Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
- Highlight and select "VCR Control".
- Performing a System Test
- Setting the Aspect Ratio
- Replacing Your Access Card
- Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A50 only)
- Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
- Highlight and select "Remote Control'
- Highlight and select "Remote Signal'
- Highlight and select "RF".
- Highlight and select "Return".
- Select "Remote Control" from the SYSTEM pop-up (see page 31).
- 2 Highlight and select "RF Security Code'
- 3 Select "Yes".
- 4 Select a different security code.
- Press the CODE SET button on the remote control.
- 6 Enter the three digit security code you selected for the receiver in step 4 above.
- Press the enter button.
- Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)
- 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.
- Highlight and select the guide you want to use.
- Using the Alpha List
- Using the Program Guide
- Using the Category Guide
- Using the Station Index
- Using the Favorite Stations Guide
- Press the FAVORITE button.
- Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want.
- Highlight and select the station you want.
- Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide
- 1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to customize.
- 2 Highlight and select "Edit".
- 3 Highlight and select "Edit Stations".
- 4 Highlight and select a station in the index.
- 5 Repeat step 4 to add up to eight stations to this Favorite Title.
- 1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit.
- 2 Highlight and select "Edit".
- 3 Select "Edit Title" from the pop-up menu.
- 4 Enter a seven character title for this Favorite Title.
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- Using Other Guides
- Viewing Pay Per View Programs
- Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES)
- Using the Preferences Menu
- Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES.
- Highlight and select the item you want to adjust.
- Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)
- Changing the Spending Limit
- Changing the Color Scheme
- Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)
- Changing the Station Order
- changing thé Surf Setting
- Setting Up Custom Stations
- Selecting Data Services
- Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)
- Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)
- Using the Locks & Limits Display
- Locking Your Receiver
- Unlocking Your Receiver
- Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)
- Checking Your Purchases
- Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)
- Editing Timer Events
- Using One Button Scheduling
- Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)
- Using the Audio Display
- Setting Up the Remote Control
- Manufacturer Codes
- Location and Function of Controls
- Front Panel
- Specifications
- Troubleshooting
- FCC Regulations and Information
- Limited Warranty