Document Outline

• DIRECTV PLUS^^ Digital Satellite Receiver
  • Operating Instructions
    • Note to the CATV Installer
    • Note to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installer
    • Telephone Line Interruption
    • Local Programming
    • For Programming .
    • For Hardware and Installation
    • Trademark and Copyrights
    • Macrovision Information
    • Note on Recording Programming
    • StarSight Licensed
  • Getting to Know Your DIRECTV PLUS^'^ Digital Satellite Receiver
  • Features ■— —
    • Convenience and Ease-of-Use
    • Excellent Performance
    • Easy to Customize
    • onnecting Your
  • Carton Contents
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  • tep 1: Inserting Batteries
    • 1 Push and slide open the battery compartment.
    • Insert two size AA batteries (supplied).
  • ep z: connecting and Telephone Line
    • Note
    • /f\ CAUTION
    • ^ If you have a local TV antenna or cable company service
    • Note
    • © If your TV has A/V input jacks
    • ^ IfyourTVhasanS-Video input
    • If your TV does not have A/V jacks
    • Note
  • step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
  • step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A55 only)
    • Notes
  • Step 8: Inserting the Access Card
    • Viewing Pictures From Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver
  • Using Your Remote Control
    • RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model)
      • [2] AUDIO VOLUME buttons
      • B SLEEP button
      • g] DISPLAY button
      • [5] ALT AUDIO button
      • [6] FAVORITE button
      • [7] INDEX button
      • [8] VOL buttons
      • [9] Joystick
      • 01 CODE SET button
      • SONY
      • O POWER buttons
      • El FUNCTION buttons
      • m TV/VIDEO button
      • 04] TV/SAT button
      • El 0-9 and ENTER buttons
      • El JUMP button
      • El GUIDE button
      • ] EXIT button
      • I VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch
      • I TV/VTR button
      • VCR Control buttons
      • PIP control buttons
      • FUNCTION buttons
      • POWER button
      • CATEGORY button
      • MENU button
      • CFI +/- buttons
      • CFI buttons
    • RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 model)
      • [2] TVA/IDEO button
      • lU TVAfTR button
      • a TV/SAT button
      • [5] DISPLAY button
      • [6] INDEX button
      • [8] EXIT button
        • Note
      • [9] VOL buttons
      • m CODE SET button
      • 03! POWER buttons
      • M FUNCTION buttons
      • 01 VCR Control buttons
      • 03 0-9 and ENTER buttons
      • GUIDE button
      • CATEGORY button
      • Arrow and -j buttons
      • FAVORITE button
      • MENU button
      • CH/PAGE buttons
  • Selecting Items
    • RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model)
    • RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 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.
    • Press the TV FUNCTION button, then select the TV's input source to which you connected the Digital Satellite Receiver.
    • To make sure you are viewing satellite pictures
  • Changing Channels
    • Press the SAT FUNCTION button.
    • Press the CH +/- buttons.
    • Using the On-Screen Displays
  • Using the Main Menu
    • Press the MENU button.
    • Highlight and select the feature you want to access.
    • Closing the Main Menu
  • Setting Up Your Digital Satellite (SYSTEM)
    • Using the System Menu
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
      • Highlight and select the item you want to set up.
    • Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
      • Highlight and select "Antenna".
        • Note
      • Selecting an Antenna Type
      • Entering Your Antenna Location
        • Azimutli: 166 Elevation: 51
      • Cancel
    • Setting Up the VCR Control Feature
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
      • Highlight and select "VCR Control'
        • Note
      • Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code
      • Setting Up Auto Title Insert
        • When the scheduled event begins
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            • Note
    • Performing a System Test
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
      • Highlight and select "System Test"
      • Highlight and select 'Test".
      • Select "Return".
    • Setting the Aspect Ratio
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
      • Highlight and select "Aspect Ratio".
        • 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-A55 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".
      • Setting the Security Code
  • Viewing station and Program Information (GUIDES)
    • Using the Guides Menu
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select GUIDES.
      • Highlight and select the guide you want to use.
    • 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.
        • 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
      • Editing the Title of a Favorite Title
    • Using Other Guides
      • Note
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select GUIDES.
      • Highlight and select "Other Guides'
      • Select the Guide Type you want.
      • 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
    • Using the Preferences Menu
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES.
      • Highlight and select the item you want to adjust.
        • Return
        • Display Options
        • Custom Stations
        • Data Service
    • Setting Display Options
      • Colors
      • Station order
      • Surf
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES.
      • Highlight and select "Display Options".
        • Return
        • Help
      • Changing the Color Scheme
      • Changing the Station Order
      • Changing the Surf Setting
    • Setting Up Custom Stations
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES.
      • Highlight and select "Custom Stations'
        • Return
      • 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
      • Return
      • Help
      • Note
    • Highlight and select "Return" 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".
        • Receiver Status
        • Pay Per View
        • Stations Blocked
        • Rating Limit
        • Note
      • Changing the Spending Limit
      • Changing the Rating Limit
      • Changing the Pay Per View Access Setting
      • Changing the Stations Blocked Settings
        • Select Stations to Block
          • Return
          • Cancel
          • Block All
          • Clear All
          • Help
    • 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.
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      • 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".
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      • Enter your four digit passcode using the 0-9 buttons.
      • Highlight and select "Unlock".
      • 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)
    • Using One Button Timer & Rec
      • Return
      • Tune to Station
      • Add to Timer & Rec
      • Add to Timer
      • Once
      • Monday-Friday
      • Weekly
      • Daily
      • Notes
    • Using the Timer & Rec Feature
      • Press the MENU button, then highlight and select TIMER & REC
      • Highlight and select the next available timer event number.
        • Date and day Start time End time
        • Note
    • Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC) (continued)
      • Follow the steps below to set the timer.
      • Highlight and select Rec display.
    • 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
  • 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.
  • Setting Up the Remote Control
    • Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the device you want to operate with this remote control.
    • Press the CODE SET button.
    • Press the 0-9 buttons to input the manufacturer code, then press the ENTER button.
    • Test the remote control.
  • Manufacturer Codes
    • VCR Codes
    • VCR Codes (continued)
    • AMP (Amplifier)
    • Codes (RM-Y802 Only)
    • Cable Box Codes (RM-Y802 Only)
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  • Location and Function of Controls
    • Front Panel
      • [T] POWER Button
      • [41 MESSAGE Indicator
      • [^ Arrow and -f Buttons
    • SAT-A55 Back Panel
    • Location and Function of Controls (continued)
    • SAT-B55 Back Panel
      • [U ACCESS CARD slot
      • [5] AC IN jack
      • [9] LOW SPEED DATA
  • Specifications
    • Supplied Accessories
    • Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite Receiver Accessories
  • Troubleshooting
    • Poor picture quality or no picture
    • Poor picture quality or no picture when it rains or snows
    • You cannot turn on the unit
    • You cannot access a program
    • You cannot record programs with your VCR
    • Access Card problems
    • Remote control does not work
    • Audio noise
    • “Frozen" picture or display
  • FCC Regulations and Information
    • Service Requirements
    • For service, call 1-800-838-7669.
    • Radio Interference Information
    • Declaration of Conformity
  • Limited Warranty
    • Digital Satellite Receivers
    • SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-838-7669 (Sony)
    • 1-800-488-7669
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