Sony SAT-B2 User Manual

13-856-591-21(1)Digital Satellite ReceiverOperating InstructionsSAT-A2SAT-B2BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEMYou must activate your programming service by

10 Chapter 2: Using Basic FunctionsUsing the Station IndexThe Station Index lets you select a program from a grid of station logos and call letters. N

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 11Chapter 3Connecting Your SystemRead this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remo

12 Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemTV OnlyTV With RF Connector OnlyRefer to the illustration below (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured).1 Connect the RG-6 c

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 13TV With A/V ConnectorsRefer to the illustration below (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured).1 Connect the RG-6 cable from

14 Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemTV and VCRRefer to the illustration on the opposite page (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured).1 Connect the RG-6 cable fr

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 151 23522 4SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2.

16 Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemHi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver (SAT-A2 Only)Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.1 Connect the RG-6

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 1715744 62NoteSAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2.3

18 Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemHome Entertainment System(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)Refer to the illustration on the opposite page

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 191 2 63524SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2.

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Note to the CATV InstallerThis reminder is provided to call the CA

20 Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemConnecting the VCR MouseSAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2.The VCR Mouse works

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 21Connecting Digital Audio Components (SAT-A2 Only)The digital audio output connector allows you to connect a digita

22 Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemSetting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A2 Only)The RF (radio frequency) antenna enables the remote control to operate the

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 23Setting Up Your DSS SystemViewing Satellite Programs1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the DSS

24 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesChapter 4Using the System FeaturesRead this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master pr

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 25Before You Get Started ...Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the following procedures

26 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesUsing the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and SelectAll of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 27Displaying the Program GuideYou can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station

28 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesFeatures of the Program GuideWhen you select a guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 29Moving Through the Program GuideThe on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the

Contents 3ContentsChapter 1Introducing the DSS System4 DSS Features5 Package Contents6 Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlChapter 2Using Basic

30 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesDisplaying Favorite StationsTo see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide:Press the FAVORITE bu

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 31Selecting a Program from the GuideFor all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the

32 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSelecting a Program ListThe Program List displays programs alphabetically by program title, as opposed to the G

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 33Selecting a Different Program Guide or List You can use the SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Me

34 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSelecting a Guide TimeThe TIME option lets you select from a list of future program guides. To select a future

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 35Selecting a Guide SubcategoryThe SUBCATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide subcategories,

36 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesUsing the Station IndexThe Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letter

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 37Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station IndexTo display your favorite stations on the top row of the Statio

38 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSetting Up the TimerYou can select from two ways to automate VCR recording of DSS programs:Setting the DSS Time

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 39Setting the Daily/Weekly TimerTo set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week: 1 In step 4 (p

4 Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS SystemChapter 1Introducing the DSS SystemWelcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate digit

40 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesUsing the Favorite Station GuidesThe Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that includes up to seven of you

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 413 To assign a station to the flashing Favorite Station button, do one of the following:Select it from the stati

42 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesTo set other Favorite Station buttons: Repeat steps 2 and 3.To clear a Favorite Station button setting:Overwrit

Chapter 4: Using the System Features 43Displaying the Program BannerThe program banner provides useful information about the program you’re currently

44 Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesUsing the DISPLAY FeatureYou can use the DISPLAY button to change the appearance of the on-screen displays.The

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 45Chapter 5Using the Options MenuRead this chapter to get information about using the Options Menu to customize the

46 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuDisplaying the Options MenuTo bring up the Options Menu:1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Selec

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 47Checking and Cancelling PPV PurchasesUse the Review/Cancel Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases yo

48 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuSetting Display OptionsThe Set Display Options screen allows you to customize the look of the on-screen displays a

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 49Setting the TransparencyThe TRANSPARENCY option lets you select from three levels of transparency for the on-scree

Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System 5Package ContentsCheck to make sure you’ve received the following items in the DSS receiver’s carton:* RF Antenn

50 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuSetting the Jump ModeThe JUMP option lets you select from two Jump modes:Standard Jump, which sets the JUMP button

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 51Using the Jump Loop FeatureStandard Jump Vs. Jump Loop ModeWhen the DSS receiver is set to Standard Jump mode, pre

52 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuSetting Locks and LimitsThe Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restri

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 53Setting a Spending LimitTo set a spending limit:1 Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen. 2 En

54 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuSetting the Pay-Per-View LockTo set the pay-per-view lock:1 Select PAY-PER-VIEW from the Set Locks and Limits scre

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 55Locking Your SystemTo lock an unlocked system:1 Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.2 Enter a four-di

56 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuUnlocking Your SystemTo unlock a locked system:1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu.The Set Locks and L

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 57Setting Up a List of Custom StationsIf there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe to o

58 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuUsing the AUTO Skip FeatureWhen you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically scans all the stations

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 59Selecting Alternate AudioYour program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. Fo

6 Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS SystemInserting Batteries into the Remote ControlBefore you can use the remote control, you must first insert the sup

60 Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu4 To change the audio track for the current program, select an audio track.To change the default language for all

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 61Reading Your MessagesOccasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages

62 Chapter 5: Using the Options MenuReading a MessageTo read a message:1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message appears with

Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu 63Selecting Data ServicesIn the future, your program providers may provide data services, which you can access throu

64 Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu3 Select one of the following:Changing the Default Data ServiceUse the DEFAULT button to select a default data ser

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 65Chapter 6Using the Setup MenuRead this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check the antenna’s s

66 Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuDisplaying the Setup MenuTo set up your system, first bring up the Setup Menu, as follows:1 Press the MENU button to

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 67Setting Up the Satellite AntennaTo install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the antenn

68 Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuReplacing Your Access CardIn the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Acces

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 69Insert the card, arrow side up, as shown, and gently push the door up to close it.3 Select OK from Replace Access Ca

Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions 7Chapter 2Using Basic FunctionsYou can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here’s

70 Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuSetting the Aspect RatioUse the Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver’s display to match your TV's pictur

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 71Setting Up the Remote ControlSAT-A2 Only: The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS receiver to accept IR (in

72 Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuSetting the Security Code(SAT-A2 Only)If the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF remote c

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 73Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code1 Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control.2 Using t

74 Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuDisplaying the Programmable CodesYou can also use the Setup Remote screen to display a list of codes you can use to

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 75Running a System TestThe System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including:Antenn

76 Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuDisplaying Help, Tips, and ShortcutsDisplaying Troubleshooting InformationTo display troubleshooting information:1 S

Appendix: Other Information 77AppendixOther InformationThis appendix includes supplementary information, including:Locations and descriptions of the c

78 Appendix: Other InformationLocation and Function of Controls Front Panel Button DescriptionPOWER Button Turns the DSS receiver on and off.MENU Butt

Appendix: Other Information 79Back Panel (SAT-A2)Connector Description Cable TypeSATELLITE IN Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna. Solid Bar

8 Chapter 2: Using Basic FunctionsRemote Control for Model SAT-B2frutigerSee AlsoPages 9–10 for a quick start to using the program guide and the Stati

80 Appendix: Other InformationBack Panel (SAT-B2)Connector Description Cable TypeSATELLITE IN Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna. Solid Bar

Appendix: Other Information 81Using the Remote ControlAfter you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to

82 Appendix: Other InformationDSS Brings up the Custom Guide. If you’re already in a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly brings up future time sl

Appendix: Other Information 83Inside Panel (SAT-A2)Button Operates DescriptionVCRLaserdiscSwitches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending on how you’ve s

84 Appendix: Other InformationSAT-B2 Remote Control Button Operates DescriptionCABLE: Turns the cable box on and off.TV: Turns the TV on and off.DSS:

Appendix: Other Information 85Programming the Remote ControlThe DSS receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs.If yo

86 Appendix: Other InformationProgrammable CodesTV CodesManufacturer CodeSony 101Admiral (M. Wards)102, 114, 109ABC 112Bell & Howell(M. Wards)114,

Appendix: Other Information 87Using the Learn Function (SAT-A2 Only)You can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of another compone

88 Appendix: Other InformationTroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes and RemediesNo picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture)If you are receiv

Appendix: Other Information 89Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order via the Purchase menu optionYou cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you’ve watched

Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions 9Using a Program GuideThe program guide displays the programming that’s available from your program providers.1 Press

90 Appendix: Other InformationIf you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see “Customer Support” on page 2 for customer support inf

Appendix: Other Information 91PrecautionsOn SafetyIf you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified

92 Appendix: Other InformationFCC Regulations and InformationFCC Registration InformationYour digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Fe

Appendix: Other Information 93Limited WarrantyDigital Satellite SystemsSONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including any accessories

94 Appendix: Other InformationSpecificationsInput Jacks UHF/VHF75 ohm f-type Satellite Antenna 75 ohm f-type RF Remote (SAT-A2)CONTROL-S IN/S-LINK(min

Appendix: Other Information 95Index0-9 buttons 7, 8, 27, 29, 82, 8416:9 aspect ratio 704:3 aspect ratio 70 (alternate audio symbol) 43, 59, 95 (data s

96 Appendix: Other InformationPOWER buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84power indicator 78precautions 91problemsdiagnosing 75troubleshooting 88Program Banner