Sony SAT-A55 - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
Connecting Your DIRECTV PLUS^ m
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-A55 only).................................................. 12
Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord ............13
Step 8: Inserting the Access Card ......................13
Viewing Pictures From Your DIRECTV
PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver
Using Your Remote Control................................14
RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model) .............................14
RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-BSS 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........................................... 26
Performing a System Test ............................................................29
Setting the Aspect Ratio...............................................................30
Replacing Your Access Card .........................................................31
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception
(SAT-A55 only).......................................................................... 32
Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)............................................................ 35
Using the Guides Menu................................................................ 35
Using the Alpha List...................................................................... 36
Using the Program Guide.............................................................37
Using the Category Guide............................................................ 38
Using the Station Index................................................................ 39
Using the Favorite Stations Guide...............................................40
Using Other Guides....................................................................... 43
Viewing Pay Per View Programs..................................................4S
Adjusting the Displays
(PREFERENCES)..................................................46
Using the Preferences Menu .......................................................46
Setting Display Options................................................................47
Setting Up Custom Stations ........................................................50
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 8(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-A55 Back Panel......................................................................69
SAT-BSS Back Panel...................................................................... 70
Specifications....................................................... 71
Troubleshooting ...................................................72
FCC Regulations and Information......................76
Limited Warranty................................................. 77
Index......................................................................78
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