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
    • Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver
  • Carton Contents
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    • S-Video Cabie*
    • Note
  • Connection
  • Overview
  • Step 1: Inserting the Batteries
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    • Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A50 only)
      • (advanced connection) Page 12
    • Step 7; Connecting the AC Power Cord
    • Page 13
    • Step 8: Inserting the Access Card
      • Push and slide open the battery compartment.
      • Insert two size AA batteries (supplied).
        • Notes
  • step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line
    • Digital Satellite Receiver
    • CAUTION
  • 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.
    • O if you have a local TV antenna or cable company service
    • Note
    • @ If your TV has A/V input jacks
    • ^ If your TV has an S-Video input
    • ^ If your TV does not have A/V jacks
    • Note
  • 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.
  • 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)
    • Notes
  • step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord
  • Step 8: Inserting the Access Card
    • Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver
  • Using Your Remote Control
  • RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)
    • Using Your Remote Control (continued)
  • RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)
  • Selecting Items
    • In on-screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides, you must first move the highlight to the item you want, then select the item.
    • Note (SAT-B50 model)
  • Turning On the Power
    • Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver.
    • Press the TV button to turn on the TV.
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    • Select the TV's input source to which you connected the Digital Satellite Receiver.
  • Changing Channels
    • Press the SAT FUNCTION button.
    • Press the CH +/- buttons.
      • Using the On-Screen Displays
  • 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.
      • The Main Menu appears.
    • 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.
      • The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
    • Highlight and select the item you want to set up.
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      • Antenna
      • VCR Control
      • System Test
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
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      • Antenna Location
    • Highlight and select "Antenna".
      • Return
      • Help
      • Signal Strength Meter
    • Highlight and select "Antenna Location".
    • Select "Zip Code".
    • Enter your Zip Code, then select "OK".
      • Zip Code
      • Enter your zip code.
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
    • Highlight and select "VCR Control".
  • Performing a System Test
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
    • Highlight and select "System Test".
      • Return
      • Test
      • Help
    • Highlight and select "Test".
    • Select "Return".
  • Setting the Aspect Ratio
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
    • Highlight and seiect "Aspect Ratio'
      • Return
      • Note
    • Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV.
    • Select "Return".
  • Replacing Your Access Card
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
    • Highlight and select "Access Card" from the System pop-up.
    • Highlight and select "OK".
    • Follow the instructions in each display to complete the replacement process.
  • Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A50 only)
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
    • Highlight and select "Remote Control'
      • Remote Signal
      • RF Security Control
      • Return
      • Help
    • Highlight and select "Remote Signal'
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    • 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.
      • The GUIDES Menu appears.
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      • Program Guide
      • Category Guide
    • Highlight and select the guide you want to use.
      • Station Index
      • Favorite Stations
      • Other Guides
  • Using the Alpha List
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select GUIDES.
    • Highlight and select "Alpha List'
    • Highlight and select a category.
    • Highlight and select a program.
  • Using the Program Guide
    • Press the GUIDE button.
    • Highlight the program you want.
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      • ' Information Area
      • List Area
      • Note
    • Select the program you want.
  • Using the Category Guide
    • Press the CATEGORY button.
    • Highlight and select the category you want.
    • Highlight and select the program you want.
  • Using the Station Index
    • Press the INDEX button.
    • Highlight the station you want.
    • Select the station you want.
  • 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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    • 5 When your title is complete, highlight and select "OK".
  • Using Other Guides
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and seiect GUIDES.
    • Highlight and select "Other Guides'
    • Select the Guide Type you want.
    • U Select the time range you want.
    • Select the category you want.
    • Select the subcategory you want.
    • Highlight and select the program you want.
  • Viewing Pay Per View Programs
    • Return
    • Purchase
    • Help
    • Note
  • 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
      • 1 Highlight and select "Spending Limit" from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).
      • 2 Press the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value.
      • 3 Highlight and select "OK".
    • Changing the Color Scheme
    • Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)
    • Changing the Station Order
      • 1 Highlight and select "Station Order" from the Display Options display (see page 46).
      • 2 Highlight and select the order you like.
    • changing thé Surf Setting
      • 1 Highlight and select "Surf" from the Display Options display (see page 46).
      • 2 Highlight and select "On" or "Off".
  • Setting Up Custom Stations
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES.
    • Highlight and select "Custom Stations'
    • Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)
      • Highlight and select a station icon to add or remove the "X" mark.
      • Highlight and select "Return".
  • Selecting Data Services
  • Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select MESSAGES.
    • Highlight and select the message you want to read.
      • Delete
      • Return
      • Note
    • Highlight and select "Save" or "Delete".
  • Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)
  • Using the Locks & Limits Display
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select "LOCKS & LIMITS".
    • Highlight and select "Edit".
    • Changing the Spending Limit
      • 1 Highlight and select "Spending Limit" from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).
      • 2 Press the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value.
      • 3 Highlight and select "OK".
    • Changing the Rating Limit
      • 1 Highlight and select "Rating Limit" from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).
      • 2 Highlight and select the highest content rating you want your Digital Satellite Receiver to access.
    • Changing the Pay Per View Lock Setting
      • 1 Highlight and select "Pay Per View" from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).
      • 2 Select "Yes" to prevent access to pay per view stations.
    • Changing the Station Locks Settings
      • 1 Highlight and select "Station Locks" from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53).
      • Highlight and select a station icon to change the setting between lock and unlock.
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        • Cancel
        • Lock All
        • Lock Icon
  • Locking Your Receiver
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select "LOCKS & LIMITS".
    • Highlight and select "Edit", then select "Lock".
    • Enter a four digit passcode using the 0-9 buttons.
    • Enter your passcode again.
    • Highlight and select "Return".
  • Unlocking Your Receiver
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select "LOCKS & LIMITS".
    • Highlight and select "Edit".
    • Enter your four digit passcode using the 0-9 button.
    • Highlight and select "Return'
  • Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)
  • Checking Your Purchases
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PURCHASES.
    • Highlight and select the purchase number you want to view.
      • Return
      • Help
      • Cancel PPV
    • Highlight and select "OK".
  • Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select TIMER & REC.
    • Highlight and select the next available tinier event nuTnber.
      • Date and day Start time
      • End time
      • Channel number and station name
      • Program title •
      • Return
      • Help
      • Record Event icon
    • Follow the steps below to set the timer.
    • Highlight and select "Return" to close the TIMER & REC display.
    • Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC) (continued)
  • Editing Timer Events
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select TIMER & REC
    • Highlight and select the number of the event you want to edit.
      • Return
      • Delete
      • Edit
  • Using One Button Scheduling
    • You can easily set the timer to view or record programs by selecting future programs directly from program guides.
    • Return
    • Tune to Station
    • Add to Timer & Rec
    • Add to Timer
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  • Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)
  • Using the Audio Display
    • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select AUDIO.
    • Highlight and select the setting you want to change.
      • Current Audio
      • Default Audio
      • Dolby Digital (SAT-A50 only)
      • Other Information
  • Setting Up the Remote Control
  • Manufacturer Codes
  • Location and Function of Controls
  • Front Panel
    • [U POWER Button
    • Arrow and Buttons
    • ¡5} MESSAGE Indicator
    • [T] ACCESS CARD slot
    • [7] TEL LINE jack
    • El LOW SPEED DATA
    • SI-DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
    • Location and Function of Controls (continued)
      • [U ACCESS CARD slot
      • [2] SATELLITE IN jack
      • m CH3/CH4 switch
      • g] VHF/UHF IN jack
      • [U AC IN jack
      • [6] TEL LINE jack
      • [7] VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack
      • [8] A/V OUTPUT jacks
      • [9] LOW SPEED DATA
      • US VCR CONTROL jack
  • Specifications
  • Troubleshooting
    • Symptom
    • Possible Causes and Remedies
  • FCC Regulations and Information
    • Service Requirements
    • Declaration of Conformity
    • Radio Interference Information
  • Limited Warranty
    • Digital Satellite Receivers
    • SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-838-7669 (Sony)
    • 1-800-488-7669
    • About Sony Customer Support
    • Index (continued)