Sony SAT-A55 - Manual (Page 4)

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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
• The Program Guide shows the picture and sound in the Media Window™ while you check
station and program information. See page 37.
• The One Button Record and VCR Control features allow you to easily record your favorite
programming on your VCR. See pages 26–28 and page 60.
• SAT-A55 model: Operate your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from
outside a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control. See pages 32–34.
Excellent Performance
• The Auto Title Insert feature for VCR recording can display program information at the
beginning of any Timer & Rec event. You’ll have a convenient “title” recorded at the
beginning of your tapes. See page 26.
• Choose to listen to different audio tracks available with many programs. See page 64
• SAT-A55 model: Select Dolby Digital audio to truly make your home theater come alive.
See page 64.
Easy to Customize
• Organize the channels your family watches most often by setting up the Favorite Stations
guide. See pages 40–42.
• Control access to programming with the Locks & Limits feature. See pages 53–58.
• Set up the Custom Stations feature to exclude stations that you don’t want to see from the
Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index. See pages 50–51.
• Choose your favorite color palette for the on-screen displays. See pages 47–48