Sony SAT-A50 User Manual

3-867-248-22 (1)© 1999 by Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.DIRECTV Digital Satellite Re

10You can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect yourDigital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced soundenjoyment.VHF/UHFV

11Connecting Your DigitalSatellite ReceiverConnect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature toautomatically operate your VCR.See “Setti

12With the SAT-A50 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operatethe Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from anotherroom in y

13Connecting Your DigitalSatellite ReceiverAfter all other connections are complete, connect the AC Power Cord tothe Digital Satellite Receiver.After

14RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)z TipYou may need to set up the remote control to operate yourother audio/video equipment. See “Setting Up the

15Viewing Pictures From YourDigital Satellite Receiverqa POWER buttonsTurn onand offthe Digital Satellite Receiver, TVand VTR (VCR). To operate your T

16RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)z TipYou may need to set up the remote control to operate yourother audio/video equipment. See “Setting Up the

17Viewing Pictures From YourDigital Satellite Receiver9 VOL buttonsAdjust the volume. To operate your TV, youmust first set upthe remote control(see p

18In on-screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides, youmust first move the highlight to the item you want, then select the item.RM-Y802

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2To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unitto rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uni

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21Using theOn-Screen DisplaysThe Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your DigitalSatellite Receiver has to offer.Closing the Main Menu•

22Using the System MenuThe System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital SatelliteReceiver so it matches your preferences and optimizes the co

23Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSetting Up the Satellite Dish AntennaThis display helps you aim your Satellite Dish Antenna to get thestrongest signal.Fo

24Youcanalsousethe0–9buttonstoenterthenumber.Thehighlightmoves to the next position automatically.4Select “Zip Code”.The Zip Code pop-up appears.5Ente

25Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSetting Up the VCR Control FeatureThe VCR Control feature lets the Digital Satellite Receiver control yourVCRusingtheTime

26Setting the VCR Manufacturer CodeThe VCR Manufacturer Code allows the Digital Satellite Receiver tocontrol your VCR using the VCR Controller or a So

27Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSetting Up Auto Title InsertTheAutoTitleInsertfeatureletsyoudisplayinformationabouttheprogram at the beginning of a Timer

28Performing a System TestThe system test checks your Access Card, telephone line, and SatelliteDish Antenna connections for proper operation.+SATELLI

29Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSetting the Aspect RatioThe aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newerTVs mayofferthe16:9ratiowh

3SATELLITERECEIVER+2834569170Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 6)Using Your Remote Control (Page 14)Setting Up Your Digital Satellite R

30Replacing Your Access CardOccasionally your service provider may send you a new Access Card.Use this display tosetup your newcard.See “Inserting the

31Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSelecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A50 only)The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Rece

32Setting the Security CodeIf the Digital Satellite Receiver is receiving signals from another RFremote control in your home (or from your neighbor’s

33Using theOn-Screen Displays3 Select “Yes”.TheRFSecurityCodepop-upappears.4 Select a different security code.The conformation pop-up appears.5 Press

34Using the Guides MenuThe Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. Youcan choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also cre

35Using theOn-Screen DisplaysUsing the Alpha ListThe Alpha List shows program information in the category you select(such as movies, sports, etc.) in

36Using the Program GuideThe Program Guide shows program information for up to three days inadvance.YoucanopentheProgramGuideusingtheMainMenuorbypress

37Using theOn-Screen DisplaysUsing the Category GuideThe Category Guide shows programs in the categoryyou select (such asmovies, sports, etc.). Progra

38Using the Station IndexThe Station Index displays each station’s logo and channel number in agrid format.Program information is available for the cu

39Using theOn-Screen DisplaysUsing the Favorite Stations GuideThe Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you cancustomize with eight

4FeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony Digital Satellite Receiver. This manual canhelp you to become familiar with the many great featu

40Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide1Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to customize.The station list appears in the right half of

41Using theOn-Screen DisplaysEditing the Title of a Favorite Title1Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit.The station list appears i

42Using Other GuidesThe Other Guides display provides special categories supplied byDIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories to help you f

43Using theOn-Screen Displays5Select the category you want.If the category you select has subcategories, the availablesubcategories appear.6Select the

44Viewing Pay Per View ProgramsManyprogramsareavailableaspayperview.Byselectingapayperviewprogram you agree to be charged for that program.Select a pa

45Using theOn-Screen DisplaysUsing the Preferences MenuThe Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of theon-screen displays, the stations you

46Setting Display OptionsDisplay Options lets you choose the color scheme of the on-screendisplays and the order in which stations are listed in the p

47Using theOn-Screen DisplaysChanging the Color Scheme1Highlight and select “Colors” from the Display Options display (see page 46).The Colors pop-up

48Changing the Station OrderYou can select numerical or alphabetical for the order in which stationsappearinthe List Areaof theProgramGuide,CategoryGu

49Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSetting Up Custom StationsThe Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will beskipped in the Program Guide,

Using theOn-Screen DisplaysConnecting Your DigitalSatellite Receiver5Viewing Pictures From YourDigital Satellite ReceiverOther InformationContentsConn

503Highlight and select a station icon to add or remove the “X” mark.The “x” mark indicates that the station will be skipped when youopen the Program

51Using theOn-Screen DisplaysSelecting Data ServicesThe Data Services feature is reserved for future applications.

52Your service provider may occasionally send messages to your DigitalSatellite Receiver to inform you of changes to your service and otherspecial ann

53Using theOn-Screen DisplaysUsing the Locks & Limits DisplayThe Locks & Limits feature gives you control over access to your DigitalSatellite

54Changing the Spending LimitThe spending limit pop-up lets you limit the amount you can spend perevent on pay per view purchases.1 Highlight and sele

55Using theOn-Screen DisplaysChanging the Rating LimitTheRatingLimitpop-upletsyoulimitprogramsaccordingtothecontentrating.1 Highlight and select “Rati

56Changing the Station Locks SettingsThe Stations Locks feature lets you prevent access to specific stations.1 Highlight and select “Station Locks” fr

57Using theOn-Screen DisplaysLocking Your ReceiverAfter you have made the changes you want to the Locks & Limitssettings, you must enter a passcod

58Unlocking Your ReceiverIf you want to make changes to the Locks & Limits settings, you mustenter your passcode to unlock the receiver.+SATELLITE

59Using theOn-Screen DisplaysChecking Your PurchasesYou can view a history of the pay per view purchases you have made.Thisdisplayalsoshowsthefuturepu

6Check to make sure the following items are in the Digital SatelliteReceiver’s carton.If you are missing any items, contact your Sony dealer.* The RM-

60Using One Button Timer & RecYou can easily set the timer to view or record programs by selectingfuture programs directly from program guides.To

61Using theOn-Screen DisplaysUsing the Timer & Rec FeatureThe Timer & Rec feature lets you set up the Digital Satellite Receiver toautomatical

623Follow the steps below to set the timer.Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps.z Tips• Shortly before beginning a scheduledtim

63Using theOn-Screen DisplaysEditing Timer EventsYou can easily edit or delete timer events.SATELLITERECEIVERALT AUDIOJUMPGUIDEINDEXFAVORITEVOLRM-Y802

64Using the Audio DisplayYou can set your Digital Satellite Receiver to play the audio track in thelanguage you prefer if that language is available.

65Other InformationThe RM-Y139 and RM-Y802 remote controls can be programmed tooperate your other audio/video equipment.+SATELLITERECEIVER2834569SLEEP

66TV Codes VCR CodesManufacturer CodeSony101Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109ABC 112Bell & Howell(M. Wards)114, 109, 138Broksonic 103, 112Craig 122

67Other InformationVCR Codes (continued)DVD Codes (SAT-A50 Only)AMP (Amplifier) Codes (SAT-A50 Only)Cable Box Codes (SAT-A50 Only)Manufacturer CodeRea

68Front Panel1 POWER ButtonTurns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.2 Arrow and ButtonsThearrowbuttonsmovethehighlightintheon-screen displays

69Other InformationSAT-A50 Back Panel1 ACCESS CARD slotDo not remove the Access Card unless instructedto do so by your service provider.2 SATELLITE IN

7Connecting Your DigitalSatellite ReceiverFollow the procedures or make the connections ineach of the steps to connect your Digital SatelliteReceiver.

70SAT-B50 Back Panel1 ACCESS CARD slotDo not remove the Access Card unless instructedto do so by your service provider.2 SATELLITE IN jackInputs satel

71Other InformationInput JacksUHF/VHF IN 75 ohm f-typeSATELLITE IN 75 ohm f-typeRF REMOTE (SAT-A50)AC IN (120 V, 60 Hz)Output Jacks Cable TypeS-VIDEO

72Problem What you can doPoor picture quality or no picture • If you are receiving only a few stations, (only 2 or 3 channels for example), callyour s

73Other InformationYou cannot see any Favorite Stations • Set up your personal Favorite Titles before you try to use the Favorite Stationsguide(seepag

74Your Digital Satellite Receiver has been registered by the FederalCommunication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to thetelephonenetworkwhenconn

75Other InformationDigital Satellite ReceiversSONYELECTRONICSINC.(“SONY”)warrantsthisProduct(including any accessories) against defects in material or

76AAccess Card, inserting, 13replacing, 30slot, 13, 69, 70AC Power Cord, connecting, 13Adjusting the on-screen displays, 46Alert. See Timer & RecA

77Other InformationLLanguages, 64Latitude and longitude, for setting antenna, 24Limited Warranty, 75List Area, 36Local TV off-air antenna, 9Locking yo

8The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signalsfrom, the Satellite Dish Antenna. The telephone line connectionperiodically sends

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9Connecting Your DigitalSatellite ReceiverConnect yourTV to the Digital Satellite Receiveras shown below. Referto your TV’s instruction manual for mor