Sony SAT-A50 User Manual

50NY.3-867-248-21 (1)DIRECTV Digital Satellite ReceiverOperating InstructionsBefore you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time

step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio SystemYou can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system

step 5: Connecting the IR BlasterO To allow the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCRConnect the IR Blaster to the VCR CONTROL jack on the re

step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A50 only)With the SAT-A50 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when

step 7: Connecting the AC Power CordAfter all other connections are complete, connect the AC Power Cord to the Digital Satellite Receiver.Digital Sate

Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite ReceiverUsing Your Remote ControlRM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)0}-[zH(jioPOWERCABLE TVAUDIOVOLUME

01] POWER buttonsTurn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver, TV and VTR (VCR). To operate your TV or VTR (VCR), you must first set up the remote c

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[9] VOL buttonsAdjust the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65).SSCODE SET buttonLets you program the rem

Selecting ItemsIn on-screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides, you must first move the highlight to the item you want, then select the

Turning On the PowerPress the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver.The POWER indicator lights up.Press the TV button to turn on

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.CAUTIONCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTTUC SHOCK. DO

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Using the On-Screen DisplaysUsing the Main MenuSYSTEM (Page 22)Adjust and test your Digital Satellite Receiver's settings.• Antenna• VCR Contro

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)Using the System MenuThe System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital Satellite Receiver s

L’ ; 'A f- VSetting Up the Satellite Dish AntennaThis display helps you aim your Satellite Dish Antenna to get the strongest signal.For complete

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)(continued)V'r,pIf it is more convenient for you to enter latitude and longitude, select "

S CJ N YSetting Up the VCR Control FeatureThe VCR Control feature lets the Digital Satellite Receiver control your VCR using the Timer & Rec featu

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)(continued)V Tips• If you connected a Sony SmartFile VCR, use the manufacturer code of 99.• Do no

Setting Up Auto Title InsertThe Auto Title Insert feature lets you display information about the program at the beginning of a Timer & Rec event.

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)(continued)Performing a System TestThe system test checks your Access Card, telephone line, and Sat

Setting the Aspect RatioThe aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newer TVs may offer the 16:9 ratio which is similar to the p

Getting Started!Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver (Page 6)Using Your Remote Control (Page 14)Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (P

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)(continued)Replacing Your Access CardOccasionally your service provider may send you a new Access C

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A50 only)The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver from behind a cabinet or

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)(continued)Highlight and select "RF".The Remote Signal pop-up closes to show the Remote C

3 Select "Yes".The RF Security Code pop-up appears.4 Select a different security code.The conformation pop-up appears.Press the CODE SET but

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDEoooo«yO i •' ^ W VSONYUsing the Guides MenuThe Guides Menu helps you

)—i'-i -T", ; 1 \ ^3J! K 'i^6)S Ij' 9)Using the Alpha ListThe Alpha List shows program information in the category you select

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)(continued)Using the Program GuideThe Program Guide shows program information for up to three days in

^ __} _) -_)'D 'I; ^3; D i) &.¿J ,^) -...yjO '^} O,.jUsing the Category GuideThe Category Guide shows programs in the category y

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)(continued)SONYUsing the Station IndexThe Station Index displays each station's logo and channel

Using the Favorite Stations GuideThe Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you can customize with eight stations each. Program infor

Viewing Station and Program information (GUIDES)(continued)'Q'npPress the EXIT button to close the Favorite Stations guide and return to the

^ 0) O•Jn ' fc C T VEditing the Title of a Favorite Title '1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit.The station list appe

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)(continued)Using Other GuidesThe Other Guides display provides special categories supplied by DIRECTV.

Select the category you want.If the category you select has subcategories, the available subcategories appear.Select the subcategory you want.The prog

Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)(continued)Viewing Pay Per View ProgramsMany programs are available as pay per view. By selecting a pa

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES)Using the Preferences MenuThe Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of the on-screen displays, the stati

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)0 (D (D 0 (D (6)0 0®0' 0ii If . 'i -iiSON"¥Changing the Spending LimitThe sp

Changing the Color Scheme1 Highlight and select "Colors" from the Display Options display (see page 46).The Colors pop-up appears.2 Highligh

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)ii .2)3;6;D 89 ÏJ 0 i; jO' ;--:iChanging the Station OrderYou can select numerical or alphabetic

_/iua i (* t c T ySONYCHjJSetting Up Custom StationsThe Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will be skipped in the Program Guide, C

ContentsConnecting Your Digital Satellite ReceiverCarton Contents...6Connection Overview...

Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued)Highlight and select a station icon to add or remove the "X" mark.The "x" mark mdi

Selecting Data ServicesThe Data Services feature is reserved for future applications.51

Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)SONYYour service provider may occasionally send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver to inform you of changes to you

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)Spending LimitSets a maximum limit on charges per event.Rating LimitSets a maximum limit on rated content

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)0 (D (D 0 (D (6)0 0®0' 0ii If . 'i -iiSON"¥Changing the Spending LimitThe sp

V m 3;35) :6j0 ® .9). i-' , o ^.0) .JChanging the Rating LimitThe Rating Limit pop-up lets you limit programs according to the content rating

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)SONYChanging the Station Locks SettingsThe Stations Locks feature lets you prevent access to

.J0 (D (D 0 0® 0 ® ®^'3' ® 'oD Cj 'Ci '0SONY ILocking Your ReceiverAfter you have made the changes you want to the Locks &

Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued)Unlocking Your ReceiverIf you want to make changes to the Locks & Limits settings, you mu

Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)Checking Your PurchasesYou can view a history of the pay per view purchases you have made. This display als

Connecting Your Digital Satellite ReceiverCarton ContentsCheck to make sure the following items are in the Digital Satellite Receiver's carton.If

Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)«DmjSON'YUsing the Timer & Rec FeatureThe Timer & Rec feature lets you set up the Digital Satellite

Follow the steps below to set the timer.Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps.© Press to select from the following.• Any da

Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC) (continued)V.%so MVEditing Timer EventsYou can easily edit or delete timer events.Press the MENU button, then hi

Using One Button SchedulingYou can easily set the timer to view or record programs by selecting future programs directly from program guides.Highlight

Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)o ,i .> Kr YUsing the Audio DisplayYou can set your Digital Satellite Receiver to play the audio track in the language

Other InformationSetting Up the Remote ControlFUNCTIONCABLE TV SAT/-.i Q Cib Q® (D (D® (5) (6)® d) (D b ® o0CODE SET VTR3 2 DVD AMQ) mThe RM-Y139 and

Manufacturer CodesTV CodesVCR CodesManufacturerCode ManufacturerCodeSony 101 Sony300, 301,302, 303Admiral (M. Wards) 102,114,109Aiwa338ABC112Audio Dyn

VCR Codes (continued)Manufacturer CodeRealistic309, 330, 328,335, 324, 338Sansui314Singer315Samsung 322,313, 321Sanyo330,335Scott 312, 313,321, 335,32

Location and Function of ControlsFront Panel[U POWER ButtonTurns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.Arrow and ButtonsThe arrow buttons move th

SAT-A50 Back Panel[T] ACCESS CARD slotDo not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your service provider.[2] SATELLITE IN jackInputs sa

ConnectionOverviewStep 1: Inserting the BatteriesFollow the procedures or make the connections in each of the steps to connect your Digital Satelli

Location and Function of Controls (continued)SAT-B50 Back Panel[U ACCESS CARD slotDo not remove the Access Card unless instructed to do so by your ser

SpecificationsInput JacksSupplied AccessoriesUHF/VHF IN75 ohm f-type Remote Control RM-Y802 (SAT-A50)SATELLITE IN75 ohm f-type RM-Y139 (SAT-B50)RF REM

TroubleshootingSymptomPossible Causes and RemediesPoor picture quality or no pictureIf you are receiving only a few stations, for example, stations 10

SymptomPossible Causes and RemediesCannot display Favorite Stations•You must set up Favorite Titles in the Favorite Station guide before favorite stat

FCC Regulations and InformationYour Digital Satellite Recei\ er has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful

Limited WarrantyDigital Satellite ReceiversSONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects

Access Card, inserting, 13 replacing, 30 slot, 13, 69, 70AC Power Cord, connecting, 13 Adjusting the on-screen displays, 45 ALT AUDIO button, 14 Alpha

Languages, 64Latitude and longitude, for setting antenna, 24 Limited Warranty, 75 List Area, 36Local TV off-air antenna, 9 Locking your receiver, 57 L

Index (continued)TV/SAT button, 15, 16 TV /VIDEO button, 15,16 TV/VTR button, 15,16U. VUnlocking your receiver, 58 VCR Control feature, 11, 25 VCR CON

step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone LineThe SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signals from, the S

step 3: Connecting Your TVConnect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below. Refer to your TV's instruction manual for more inform