Document Outline

• Digital Satellite Receiver
  • Contents
  • introducing the DSS System
    • DSS Features
    • Package Contents
    • Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
      • To install the batteries:
      • Notes on Batteries
  • Using Basic Functions
    • Remote Control for Model SAT-A3
      • DSS POWER Button
      • FUNCTION Buttons
      • 0-9 and ENTER Buttons
      • GUIDE Button
      • CATEGORY Button
      • INDEX Button
      • CH/PAGE Buttons
      • Joystick/-^- Button
      • See Also
    • Remote Control for Model SAT-B3
      • DSS POWER Button
      • FUNCTION Buttons
      • VCR Control Buttons
      • 0-9 and ENTER Buttons
      • GUIDE Button
      • CATEGORY Button
      • INDEX Button
      • ^ Button
      • Arrow Buttons
      • CH/PAGE Buttons
      • See Also
    • Using a Program Guide
      • Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions 9
    • Using the Station Index
      • Moving Around In the Station Index
    • TV Only
      • Optional Connections
      • Optional Connections
      • Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 13
    • TV and VCR
      • Optional Connections
    • Home Entertainment System
    • (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)
      • Optional Connections
    • Connecting the IR Blaster
    • Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A3 Only)
      • To set up the RF antenna:
      • Optional Setup
    • Setting Up Your DSS System
    • Selecting a Category List
      • To move to other programs in the list one program at a time:
      • To move to other time slots in the list:
      • To page through the list:
      • To toggle through the three variations of lists:
      • To exit the list:
    • Before You Get Started ...
    • Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select
      • Step 1: Highlight
      • Step 2: Select
      • Example; Highlight and Select
      • To display the Master Guide:
      • To move to other stations in the guide one station at a time:
      • To move to other time slots in the guide:
      • To page through the guide:
      • To display future time slots in the guide:
      • To move to a station directly:
      • To see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide:
      • To toggle through the three variations of program guide:
      • There are two ways to exit the program guide:
    • Selecting a Program from the Guide
      • To order a PPV program listed in the program guide:
      • About Copy-Protection
    • Selecting a Category List
      • To move to other programs in the list one program at a time:
      • To move to other time slots in the list:
      • To page through the list:
      • To toggle through the three variations of lists:
      • To exit the list:
    • Selecting a Different Category Guide or List
      • To select a guide type:
      • To select a future program guide:
      • To select a program guide category;
      • To select a program guide subcategory:
    • Using the Station Index
      • To display the Station Index:
      • To move through the Station Index;
      • To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index:
      • To toggle through the three variations of Station Index;
      • To select a program:
      • To exit the Station Index without changing stations:
    • Setting Up the Timer
      • Setting the Timer
        • To set the timer:
        • To set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week:
        • To change, check, or clear timer settings;
    • Using the Favorite Station Guides
      • To set up the Favorite Station Guide:
      • To set other Favorite Station buttons:
      • To clear a Favorite Station button setting:
      • To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide:
      • To tune to a Favorite Station (and exit the Favorite Station Guide);
      • To exit the Favorite Station Guide without changing stations:
      • To create a custom title for the Favorite Station Guide:
      • To display the program banner:
      • To clear the program banner:
    • Using the DISPLAY Feature
  • Using the Options Menu
    • Overview
    • Displaying the Options Menu
      • To bring up the Options Menu;
    • Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases
      • To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen:
    • Setting Display Options
      • To bring up the Set Display Options screen:
      • Setting the Station Order
        • To set the Jump Mode:
    • Using the Jump Loop Feature
      • To set jump stations:
      • To jump through the Jump Loop:
      • To clear a station from the Jump Loop:
    • Setting Locks and Limits
      • To display the Locks and Limits screen;
      • To set a spending limit:
      • To set a ratings limit:
      • To set the pay-per-view lock:
      • To set station locks:
      • To lock an unlocked system:
      • To unlock a locked system:
    • Setting Up a List of Custom Stations
      • To define a list of custom stations:
      • To see the results of your Custom Stations settings;
      • To use the AUTO Skip feature:
    • Selecting Alternate Audio
      • To determine if an alternate audio track is available:
      • Using the on-screen menus (SAT-A3/SAT-B3):
      • To set a default language:
    • Reading Your Messages
      • Displaying Your Messages To display your messages:
    • Selecting Data Services
      • To determine if data services are available on a specific station:
      • To select a data service:
      • To change the data service for all stations:
      • To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver's data port:
    • Displaying the Setup Menu
    • VCR Recording
    • Replacing Your Access Card
      • To replace your access card:
      • To set the aspect ratio:
      • To select IR or RF transmission:
      • Step 1: Select the DSS Receiver's RF Security Code
      • step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control's RF Security Code
      • To display the list of programmable codes:
    • Running a System Test
      • To run the System Test:
      • To display troubleshooting information:
      • To display tips and shortcut information:
  • Other Information
    • Location and Function of Controls
      • Front Panel
    • Using the Remote Control
      • SAT-A3 Remote Control
      • SAT-B3 Remote Control
    • Programming the Remote Control
      • To Check if the Code Number Works
      • Programmable Codes
        • Cable Box Codes (SAT-A3 Only)
    • Troubleshooting
    • Precautions
    • FCC Regulations and Information
      • FCC Registration Information
      • Radio Interference Information
      • Service Requirements
      • Canadian Residents
    • Limited Warranty
      • Digital Satellite Systems
        • About Sony Customer Support
    • Specifications
    • Index
• Satellite Antenna
  • Precautions
  • Contents
    • Installation Kit (ANJ-DS1) contents:
    • Find the satellite direction with the azimuth:
    • Use the map to estimate the directional coordinates:
    • Find the elevation of the satellite:
    • Where to Install the Antenna
    • Metal Pole
      • Tools and materials needed for this installation:
      • Installation instructions:
    • Wooden Surface
      • Tools and materials needed for this installation:
      • Installation instructions:
    • Brick Surface
      • Tools and materials needed for this installation:
      • Installation instructions:
    • Cinder Block Surface
      • You will neecUthe following tools and materials for this installation:
      • Installation instructions;
      • Tools needed to install the antenna:
    • Assembling the Antenna
    • Mounting the Antenna on the Mast or Pole
      • Tools and materials needed to install the cables:
    • Connecting the Antenna to the Grounding Block
    • Connecting the Grounding Block to the Receiver
      • Tools needed to aim the antenna:
    • Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver
    • Pointing the Antenna
    • Fine-tuning the Antenna Using the Signal Seeker
    • Fine-tuning the Antenna Using the Signal Strength Meter
      • Tools and materials needed to ground the antenna and cables:
    • Grounding the Antenna
    • Grounding the Cables
      • Digital Satellite Systems