Sony SAT-B50 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Connecting Your Digital Satellite
Receiver
Carton Contents .................................................... 6
Connection Overview ........................................... 7
Step 1: Inserting the Batteries .............................. 7
Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna
and Telephone Line............................................ 8
Step 3: Connecting Your TV.................................. 9
Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System .......... 10
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller.............. 11
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR ................................... 11
Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna
(SAT-A50 only).................................................. 12
Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord ............. 13
Step 8: Inserting the Access Card ....................... 13
Viewing Pictures From Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
Using Your Remote Control................................ 14
RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model) ...................... 14
RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model) ....................... 16
Selecting Items .................................................... 18
Turning On the Power ........................................ 19
Changing Channels ............................................. 20
Using the On-Screen Displays
Using the Main Menu ......................................... 21
Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver
(SYSTEM)........................................................... 22
Using the System Menu ...................................................... 22
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna ............................... 23
Setting Up the VCR Control Feature ................................... 25
Performing a System Test ................................................... 28
Setting the Aspect Ratio...................................................... 29
Replacing Your Access Card ................................................ 30
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception
(SAT-A50 only).................................................................. 31
Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)............................................................ 34
Using the Guides Menu ....................................................... 34
Using the Alpha List............................................................. 35
Using the Program Guide .................................................... 36
Using the Category Guide ................................................... 37
Using the Station Index ....................................................... 38
Using the Favorite Stations Guide ...................................... 39
Using Other Guides.............................................................. 42
Viewing Pay Per View Programs......................................... 44
Adjusting the Displays
(PREFERENCES) .................................................. 45
Using the Preferences Menu ............................................... 45
Setting Display Options ....................................................... 46
Setting Up Custom Stations ................................................ 49
Selecting Data Services ........................................................ 51
Viewing Messages
(MESSAGES) ...................................................... 52
Setting Locks and Limits
(LOCKS & LIMITS) .............................................. 53
Using the Locks & Limits Display......................................... 53
Locking Your Receiver.......................................................... 57
Unlocking Your Receiver...................................................... 58
Checking Pay Per View Purchases
(PURCHASES).....................................................59
Checking Your Purchases..................................................... 59
Scheduling Programs
(TIMER & REC) ................................................... 60
Using One Button Timer & Rec............................................ 60
Using the Timer & Rec Feature ............................................ 61
Editing Timer Events ............................................................ 63
Setting Audio Options
(AUDIO) ............................................................. 64
Using the Audio Display ...................................................... 64
Other Information
Setting Up the Remote Control .......................... 65
Manufacturer Codes ............................................ 66
Location and Function of Controls .....................68
Front Panel............................................................................ 68
SAT-A50 Back Panel.............................................................. 69
SAT-B50 Back Panel .............................................................. 70
Specifications ....................................................... 71
Troubleshooting .................................................. 72
FCC Regulations and Information....................... 74
Limited Warranty................................................. 75
Index ..................................................................... 76