Sony SAT-B65A User Manual

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2 Getting startedAttach the antenna cableYou can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional components (such as a VCR, DVD playe

Getting started 3Connect your TVDepending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways:• S-Video cable (best picture quality)

4 Getting startedDetermine antennaanglesThis section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (h

Getting started 5Testing your systemWhen you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles shown on the Antenna pane:1. Highligh

6 Getting started3. Press SELECT again to test the first selection on the pop-up menu.Your results will differ slightly from those shown, depending on

Adding system components 7Adding system components 2You can configure your DIRECTV® Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video com

8 Adding system componentsConnecting a VCRFollow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV® Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna

Adding system components 97. Test the VCR control feature as described below.8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently wi

10 Adding system componentsConnecting a home entertainment systemYou can integrate the DIRECTV® Receiver into your entertainment system to take advant

Using the remote control 11Using the remote control 3This chapter explains how to:• Use the RM-Y812 and RM-Y807 remote control functions. (see page 1

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12 Using the remote control0-9 buttons - Change channels directly and enter numerical values in onscreen displays.14121314182211151721CHVOLGUIDEFAVORI

Using the remote control 13 1613141534578129611101217182021231922242526SLEEP button - Sets the audio receiver to turn off automatically after a certa

14 Using the remote controlThe DIRECTV® Receiver front panel buttons can provide the basic controls needed to access major DIRECTV System features. Ho

Using the remote control 15Remote control functionsThe navigation buttons are the most versatile (and most used) remote control feature. Using only t

16 Using the remote controlProgramming the remotecontrolThe RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls can be programmed to operate your other audio/video eq

Using the menus 17Using the menus 4This chapter describes:• How to find the menus you need to perform common tasks (this page).• How to purchase pay

18 Using the menusPurchasing pay per view (PPV)Select the Purchases menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance purchased pay per view ev

Using the menus 19Setting guide preferencesHighlight and SELECT the Guide Options tab from the MAIN MENU. The Options screen (shown below) allows you

20 Using the menusTo schedule or edit aneventThe Schedule pane displays up to seven previously scheduled events at a time. If more than seven events a

Using the menus 21Using Dolby Digitalaudio (SAT-A65A only)Select the Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65A only), then use the CHANNEL (CH +/–) button to ste

For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read t

22 Using the menusAdjusting audio balanceTo adjust the left/right audio balance, highlight and SELECT Audio Balance.Use the navigation buttons to incr

Using the menus 23Using Caller IDYour DIRECTV® Receiver shows you the name and telephone number (if available) of incoming telephone calls on your TV

24 Using the menusUse the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and SELECT the toggle icon on the default button board (see f

Using the menus 25• Enable or disable the INPUT button on your remote control.• Lock the system on a particular channel.• Select English or Spanish l

26 Using the menusSelect menu languageThe Menu Language button allows you to display on-screen menus in English (default) or Spanish.Change color sche

Using program guides 27Using program guides 5This chapter describes:• The different program guide styles (see page 27).• Common program guide and men

28 Using program guidesThe guide time expands to two hours when active ad highlights are unavailable. You can also turn the Picture-in-Guide feature o

Using program guides 29To select a guide style:1. Press the remote control MENU button.2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight and SELECT the Guid

30 Using program guides• Below the date and time, small icons indicating the status of the system or details about the currently highlighted program t

Using program guides 31Using Channel Mark The Channel Mark feature is a quick access guide to nine of your favorite channels.• While no other menus a

Polarization – This DIRECTV® Receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this

32 Using program guides

Setting favorites and filters 33Setting favorites and filters 6This chapter explains:• How to create a channel list (this page).• How to rename a cha

34 Setting favorites and filtersTo help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel, the title of the program currently airing on that

Setting favorites and filters 35Filtering the program guidePress the remote control GUIDE button while in a guide. A pop-up menu provides filtering t

36 Setting favorites and filtersSelecting guide timesHighlight the Times menu tab. The GUIDE TIMES menu shown below provides easy access to future pro

Using access controls 37Using access controls 7This chapter explains:• How to lock and unlock the system (this page).• How to set maximum rating limi

38 Using access controls. Unlocking the systemTo remove the lock and its restrictions: 1. Highlight the Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU.2.SE

Using access controls 39.Highlight and SELECT the highest rating for violent program content you wish to allow. You may choose to Block All or Allow

40 Using access controls

Questions & Answers 41Questions & Answers AQuestions? Did we forget to tell you something? We have compiled some the most common questions an

Servicing–Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV® Receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards

42 Questions & AnswersQ I don’t see Caller ID information appear on screen when I receive a telephone call. What could be wrong?A There are severa

Questions & Answers 43Q I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound. Why?A Your digital satellite receiver was repor

44 Questions & Answers

Manufacturers device control codes 45Manufacturers device control codes BTV Codes VCR CodesManufacturerAND CodeODE NUMBER Manufacturer CodeSony101 So

46 Manufacturers device control codes VCR Codes (continued) AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only)ManufacturerAND CodeODE NUMBER Manufacturer CodeSinger

Index 51IndexAA/V receiver, connecting 10Access card, new 24Advance select 19Aligning the antenna 4Alternate audio 21Antennaalignment values4cable, c

52 IndexRestore factory settings 26SSaturation, video 22Scanning remote control codes 11Schedule programs 19Search entries 23Search for words 23SELECT

47Digital Satellite ReceiversSONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this hardware Product against defects in material or workmanship as follows:1.

48 License and RestrictionsSony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) grants User a license to Use one copy of the software which is provided to you as part of t

49 SpecificationsInput Jacks Cable TypeVHF/UHF IN 75 ohm f-typeSATELLITE IN 75 ohm f-typeRF REMOTE (SAT-A65A only)Supplied RF AntennaAC IN (120 V,

viDeclaration of Conformity– Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part15This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub

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Contents viiContentsGetting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Getting started 1Getting started 1This chapter explains how to:You may connect a second DIRECTV Receiver to the unused LNB output. These instructions