Sony SAT-A2 Operating Instructions (primary manual) manuale d’uso

1 3-856-591 - 2 1 (1) Digital Satellite Receive r Operating Instruction s SAT-A 2 SAT-B 2 BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTE M You must activate your programming service by calling your program providers : DIRECTV® 1-800-347-328 8 USSB 1-800-204-877 2 For more information, see pag e 25 . SAT-A2 MODEL ONL Y RF ANTENNA: The DSS receiver is shipped with IR [...]

2 WARNIN G To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture . Note to the CATV Installe r This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground[...]

Content s 3 Content s Chapter 1 Introducing the DSS Syste m 4 DSS Feature s 5 Package Content s 6 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Contro l Chapter 2 Using Basic Function s 7 Remote Control for Model SAT-A 2 8 Remote Control for Model SAT-B 2 9 Using a Program Guid e 1 0 Using the Station Inde x Chapter 3 Connecting Your Syste m 1 1 Overvie w 1 [...]

4 Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS Syste m Chapter 1 Introducing the DSS Syste m Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of the features of the system and to check the carton contents of t he DSS receiver. DSS Feature s Here are just a few benefits of t[...]

Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS Syste m 5 Package Content s Check to make sure you’ve received the following items in the DSS receiver’s carton : * RF Antenna and S-Video cable not included with SAT-B2. SAT-A1 includes RM-Y130 remote control shown above; SAT-B2 includes RM-Y129 remote control shown on pag e 8 . The access card comes already inse[...]

6 Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS Syste m Inserting Batteries into the Remote Contro l Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate other video components, such as a TV or cable box, you must also program the remote as described in the Appendix on pag e 8 5 . T[...]

Chapter 2: Using Basic Function s 7 Chapter 2 Using Basic Function s You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here’s an overview of the buttons you’ll use most often . Remote Control for Model SAT-A 2 See Als o Pages 9 – 1 0 for a quick start to using the program guide and the Station Index . Chapter 4 f[...]

8 Chapter 2: Using Basic Function s Remote Control for Model SAT-B 2 frutige r See Als o Pages 9 – 1 0 for a quick start to using the program guide and the Station Index . Chapter 4 for procedures for using the main system features . Page 8 4 for a complete description of the buttons on the remote . Arrow Button s Scrolls through the program guid[...]

Chapter 2: Using Basic Function s 9 Using a Program Guid e The program guide displays the programming that’s available from your program providers . 1 Press the GUID E button to bring up the Custom Guide. 2 Move the highlight to the name of the program you want. You’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each program as they[...]

10 Chapter 2: Using Basic Function s Using the Station Inde x The Station Index lets you select a program from a grid of station logos and call letters. Not e Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another st[...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 11 Chapter 3 Connecting Your Syste m Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system. Overvie w You can connect the DSS receive r in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions w ill determine how you h[...]

12 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m TV Onl y TV With RF Connector Onl y Refer to the illustration below (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured ) . 1 Connect the RG-6 c able from the satellite antenn a ’s LNB to the DSS receive r ’s SATELLITE IN jack . Some TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN . 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/UHF OU[...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 13 TV Wit h A/V Connector s Refer to the illustration below (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured ) . 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack . If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver to the TV’s AUDIO I[...]

14 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m TV and VC R Refer to the illustration on the opposite page (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured ) . 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack . 2 Complete one of the following to connect the DSS receiver : Better Connectio n : Connect the DSS receiver’s A/V [...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 15 1 2 3 5 2 2 4 SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2 .[...]

16 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver (SAT-A2 Only ) Refer to the illustration on the opposite page . 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack . 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio IN jacks . 3 Connect the DSS [...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 17 1 5 7 4 4 6 2 Not e SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2 . 3[...]

18 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver ) Refer to the illustration on the opposite page (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured ) . 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack . 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s A/V jacks to the VCR and A[...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 19 1 2 6 3 5 2 4 SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2 .[...]

20 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m Connecting the VCR Mous e SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections are identical for SAT-B2 . The VCR Mous e works with the DSS receiver’s Timer function to automatically start and stop the recording function of your VCR . 1 Connect the VCR Mouse to the DSS receiver’s VCR MOUSE/ CONTROL S OUT jack. Then[...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 21 Connecting Digital Audio Components (SAT-A2 Only ) The digital audio output connector allows you to connect a digital audio component that has a digital optical audio input connector, such as a MiniDisc (MD) or digital audio tape (DAT) recorder . Not e The digital audio component must have a digital input frequ[...]

22 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A2 Only ) The RF (radio frequency) antenna enables the remote control to operate the DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room or is placed behind a cabinet door. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote control does not require a direct line-of-sight to [...]

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste m 23 Setting Up Your DSS Syste m Viewing Satellite Program s 1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the DSS receive r . (For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/V connection . ) 2 Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you conne[...]

24 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Chapter 4 Using the System Feature s Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay-per-view programs . Overvie w This chapter provides detailed instructions for using the main features of your DSS recei[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 25 Before You Get Started .. . Make sure you (or your DS S system installer) have completed the following procedures before you start using your DSS receive r : 1 Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna Installation Manua l . Not e Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer[...]

26 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Selec t All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below . Step 1: Highligh t To highlight, move the joystick (SAT-A2 ) or press the arrow buttons (SAT-[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 27 Displaying the Program Guid e You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides [...]

28 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Features of the Program G uid e When you select a guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, a program guide appears, similar to the following : Program guides, such as the Master Guide s hown above , feature a variety of elements , including : Program guide title, such as Master Guide[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 29 Moving Through the Program G uid e The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning . S[...]

30 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Displaying Favorite Station s To see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide : Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations currently set for the five Favorite Station Guides (FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), and then back to the normal guide . Not e S[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 31 Selecting a Program from the Guid e For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the button. If the program is currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears . If the program has not yet started, a pop-up window appears, wh[...]

32 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Selecting a Program Lis t The Program List displays programs alphabetically by program title, as opposed to the Guide format, which sorts the programs numerically by station number. A sample Movies List is shown below . To display a Program List, select MOVIES LIST from the Main Menu. To set up a different p[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 33 Selecting a Different Program Guide or List You can use the SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide in either the Guide or List format . 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu . 2 Select SELECT GUIDE o r SELECT LIST f rom the Main Menu. The Selec[...]

34 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Selecting a Guide Tim e The TIME option lets you select from a list of future program guides. To select a future program guid e : 1 Select TIME from the Select Guide screen . 2 Select the time you want to displa y . 3 Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different options for guide, cat[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 35 Selecting a Guide Subcategor y The SUBCATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide subcategories, based on the selected program category. Not e You cannot select SUBCATEGORIES if CATEGORY is set to ALL . To select a program guide subcategory : 1 Select SUBCATEGORY from the Select Guide screen[...]

36 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Using the Station Inde x The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters) of all the stations in the system. Not e Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays. A[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 37 Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station Inde x To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index : Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the five Favorite Station Guides . Not e See pag e 40 for instructions on setting up your favorite stati[...]

38 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Setting Up the Time r You can select from two ways to automate VCR recording of DSS programs : Setting the DSS Timer and then setting your VCR timer . Setting the DSS Timer and using the Sony VCR Mouse to automatically control the VCR (see “Connecting the VCR Mouse” on pag e 20 for details) . Setting the[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 39 Setting the Daily/Weekly Time r To set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week: 1 In step 4 ( pag e 38 ), move the highlight down repeatedly to select one of the DAY options, which are displayed in the following sequence : Current Date DAILY MON-FRI EVERY SAT .. . EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 Mont[...]

40 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Using the Favorite Station Guide s The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that includes up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to five Favorite Station Guides: FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 . Setting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides To set up the Favorite Station Guide : 1 Press the[...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 41 3 To assign a station to the flashing Favorite Station button, do one of the following : Select it from the station list by highlighting it and then pressing the button . Enter the station number (such as 206), using the 0-9 buttons on the remote. Then press the button. The station list disappears, and the F[...]

42 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s To set other Favorite Station buttons: Repeat steps 2 and 3 . To clear a Favorite Station button setting : Overwrite the setting by repeating steps 2 and 3. Or, highlight the button and then select CLEAR STATION . To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide : Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly [...]

Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s 43 Displaying the Program Banne r The program banner provides useful information about the program you’re currently watching. Not e Before you can bring up the program banner, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off any on-screen displays. Also, you may need to chan[...]

44 Chapter 4: Using the System Feature s Using the DISPLAY Featur e You can use the DISPLAY button to change the appearance of the on- screen displays . The chart below illustrates how the DISPLAY button toggles through the three types of displays of Program Guides (and Lists), Station Index, and Favorite Station Guide . Program Guide/Lis t Station[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 45 Chapter 5 Using the Options Men u Read this chapter to get information about using the Options Menu to customize the setup of the on-screen displays, review and cancel your purchases, and read mail messages that have been sent to you . Overvie w This chapter describes how to : Check and cancel pay-per-view prog[...]

46 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Displaying the Options Men u To bring up the Options Menu : 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select OPTIONS MENU . The Options Men u appear s . The following pages describe how to use the Options Menu to your system’s setup . MASTER GUIDE 2 SELECT GUIDE 1 MOVI E GUIDE 4 OPTIONS MENU 7 EXIT[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 47 Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchase s Use the Review/Cancel Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you’ve made through your DSS receiver. You can also use this screen to cancel pay-per-view (PPV) programs you’ve ordered, but haven’t yet watched . Not e The Review/Cancel Purchases screen lis[...]

48 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Setting Display Option s The Set Display Options screen allows you to customize the look of the on-screen displays and to select how you want the JUMP button to function (Standard or Jump Loop) . To bring up the Set Display Options screen : 1 Select DISPLAY OPTIONS from the Options Menu. The Set Display Options[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 49 Setting the Transparenc y The TRANSPARENCY option lets you select from three levels of transparency for the on-screen displays. The default setting is MEDIUM . 1 Select TRANSPARENCY from the Set Display Options screen. 2 Select a transparency option . 3 Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu . Setting the [...]

50 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Setting the Jump Mod e The JUMP option lets you select from two Jump modes : Standard Jump, which sets the JUMP button to jump back and forth between the two most recently selected stations . Jump Loop, which sets the JUMP button to jump among as many as 5 preset stations (see “Using the Jump Loop Feature” [...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 51 Using the Jump Loop Featur e Standard Jump Vs. Jump Loop Mod e When the DSS receiver is set to Standard Jump mode, pressing the JUMP button toggles back and forth between the two most recently selected stations . When the DSS receiver is set to Jump Loop mode, pressing the JUMP button toggles among as many as 5[...]

52 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Setting Locks and Limit s The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs . To display the Locks and Limits screen : 1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 53 Setting a Spending Limi t To set a spending limit : 1 Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen. 2 Enter a spending limit, using the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar value. Then press the button . 3 Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4 . 4 Lock your system, as described in “Loc[...]

54 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Setting the Pay-Per-View Loc k To set the pay-per-view lock : 1 Select PAY-PER-VIEW from the Set Locks and Limits screen . 2 Select LOCKED to prevent PPV progra m purchases . Select UNLOCKED to allow PPV program purchas e s . 3 Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4 . 4 Lock your system, as descri[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 55 L ocking Your Syste m To lock an unlocked system : 1 Select LOC K from the Set Locks and Limits screen . 2 Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the numerical value. Each number you enter appears as an asterisk ( ), which keeps your passcode secret . 3 When prompted, enter your passco[...]

56 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Unlocking Your Syste m To unlock a locked system : 1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Men u . The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. The padlock ( ) indicates that the system is currently locked . 2 S elect UNLOCK. 3 Enter the passcode number you us[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 57 Setting Up a List of Custom Station s If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe to or watch often, you can use the Custom Stations feature to specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you’ve set skipped stations, they will not appear in the : Custom[...]

58 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Using the AUTO Skip Featur e When you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can use this f[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 59 Selecting Alternate Audi o Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. For example, a football game might use a different audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include both English and Spanish language audio tracks . How to Determine if Alternate Aud[...]

60 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 4 To change the audio track for the current program, select an audio track . To change the default language for all programs, select DEFAULT. Then see “Setting a Default Language” below . 5 To save your changes and return to the Options Menu, select OK. Then select EXIT from the Options Menu to return to th[...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 61 Reading Your Message s Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions, or billing . How to Determine When You’ve Received Mai l There are several ways to tell [...]

62 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u Reading a Messag e To read a message : 1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message appears with a checkmark ( ) beside it. Then select READ . The full text of the message appears . 2 To erase a message after you’ve read it, select ERASE. To keep a message after you’ve read it, select [...]

Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 63 Selecting Data Service s In the future, your program providers may provide data services, which you can access through specific stations using the DSS receiver’s wide band data and low-speed data ports. For details about using a data port to access these data services, call your program providers . How to Det[...]

64 Chapter 5: Using the Options Men u 3 Select one of the following : Changing the Default Data Servic e Use the DEFAULT button to select a default data service for all stations that provide data services . To change the data service for all stations : 1 Select DEFAULT from the Data Services screen . 2 Select a default data service . Setting the Ba[...]

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u 65 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Men u Read this chapter to set up your DSS receive r for the first time, check the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difficulties you may be having with your system . Overvie w The Setup Men u includes several options you can use to set up and troublesh[...]

66 Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u Displaying the Setup Men u To set up yo u r system, first bring up the Setup Men u , as follows : 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SETUP MENU . 3 The Setup Menu appears : The following pages describe how to use the Setup Men u to set up your system . SELECT GUID E 1 MOVIE S GUIDE 4 OPTI[...]

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u 67 Setting Up the Satellite Antenn a To install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Antenna s creen. Not e Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, e[...]

68 Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u Replacing Your Access Car d In the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Access Card option to initialize your new card. During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions to copy information from the old card onto the new card. After you initialize the new [...]

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u 69 Insert the card, arrow side up, as shown, and gently push the door up to close it . 3 Select OK from Replace Access Card screen. 4 Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the procedure. When the message “Replace Access Card Procedure Complete” appears, select OK to return to the Setup Menu. [...]

70 Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u Setting the Aspect Rati o Use the Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receive r ’s display to match y our TV's picture. To set the aspect ratio : 1 Select ASPECT RATIO from the Setup Men u . 2 Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have : If you have a standard TV, select 4:3 . If you have a[...]

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u 71 Setting Up the Remote Contro l SAT-A2 Only : The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS receiver to accept IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signals from the DSS remote control and to change the RF security code for the DSS receiver. You can also use this screen to display a list of codes you can use to[...]

72 Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u Setting the Security Code (SAT-A2 Only ) If the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from a neighbor’s house), you can eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the DSS receiver and remote control. Not e As an alternative, you can elimina[...]

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u 73 Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Cod e 1 Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control . 2 Using the number buttons on the DSS remote control, enter the three-digit security code you selected for the DSS receiver in step 2 on pag e 72 . 3 Press the ENTER button on the remote control . The [...]

74 Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u Displaying the Programmable Code s You can also use the Setup Remote screen to display a list of codes you can use to program the DSS remote control to operate other components, such as TVs and cable boxes . Not e These code numbers and instructions are also described in “Programming the Remote Control” on pa[...]

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u 75 R unning a System Tes t The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including : Antenna signa l System t unin g Phone lin e Access c ar d Use the System T est if you are experiencing problems with your system . To run the S y stem T e st : 1 Select SYSTEM TEST from the Setup Men[...]

76 Chapter 6: Using the Setup Men u Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcut s Displaying Troubleshooting Informatio n To display troubleshooting information : 1 Select TROUBLESHOOTING from the Setup Menu . 2 Select the topic for which you want information. Details of that topic are displayed . 3 Press the button to return to the Troubleshooting screen [...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 77 Appendi x Other Informatio n This appendix includes supplementary information, including : Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the front and back panels of the DSS receiver ( pag e 7 8 ) . Remote control button descriptions ( pag e 8 1 ) . Programming the remote to operate your TV and other v[...]

78 Appendix: Other Informatio n Location and Function of Controls Front Panel Butto n Descriptio n POWER Butto n Turns the DSS receiver on and off . MENU Butto n Brings up the Main Menu . EXIT Butto n Clears all on-screen displays, including program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you complete your selections, the previous selections a[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 79 Back Panel (SAT-A2 ) Connecto r Descriptio n Cable Typ e SATELLITE I N Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna. Solid Bare Copper RG-6 Coaxial (75-ohm/F-type ) LOW SPEED DAT A Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required . Depends on [...]

80 Appendix: Other Informatio n Back Panel (SAT-B2 ) Connecto r Descriptio n Cable Typ e SATELLITE I N Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna. Solid Bare Copper RG-6 Coaxial (75-ohm/F-type ) WIDE BAND DAT A Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies (such as high-definition television), as they are introduced. Additional acce[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 81 Using the Remote Contro l After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components : The FUNCTION buttons flash to indicate which component the remote control is set to operate . 1 Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box[...]

82 Appendix: Other Informatio n DS S Brings up the Custom Guide. If you’re already in a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly brings up future time slots in the guide . T V Switches the input of the TV . DS S Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV (normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs . DS[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 83 Inside Pane l (SAT-A2 ) Butto n Operate s Descriptio n VC R Laserdis c Switches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending on how you’ve set up the remote for these positions . VCR Laserdis c Eject (used only with Sony brand components ) VCR Laserdis c Rewin d VCR Laserdis c Pla y VCR Laserdis c Fast-forwar d VCR Laserdis[...]

84 Appendix: Other Informatio n SAT-B2 Remote Control Butto n Operate s Descriptio n CABLE: Turns the cable box on and off . TV: Turns the TV on and off . DSS: Turns the DSS receiver on and off . CABLE: Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable mode, the remote operates your cable box . TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode, the remote operates [...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 85 Programming the Remote Contro l The DSS receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs . If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have other video components that you want to control with the DSS receiver’s remote, use the following procedures to program the remote. Not e Your [...]

86 Appendix: Other Informatio n Programmable Code s TV Cod e s Manufacture r Cod e Son y 10 1 Admiral (M. Wards ) 102, 114, 10 9 AB C 112 Bell & Howell (M. Wards ) 114, 109, 13 8 Brocsoni c 103, 11 2 Crai g 122, 123, 120, 12 1 Crosle x 11 1 Curtis Mathi s 103, 119, 12 3 Daewo o 135, 136, 10 3 Daytro n 113 Emerso n 122, 113, 120, 121, 123, 103, [...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 87 Using the Learn Function (SAT-A2 Only ) You can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of another component’s remote control. Use this function to operate components that are not listed in “Programmable Codes” on pag e 8 6 . To use the Learn function : 1 Set the slide switch in the inside panel[...]

88 Appendix: Other Informatio n Troubleshoo t in g Sympto m Possible Causes and Remedie s No picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture ) If you are receiving only a few stations, for example, stations 100, 205, and 999, call your program providers to have your programming activated. Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mo[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 89 Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order via the Purchase menu optio n You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you’ve watched or tuned to. Also, you can cancel only programs you’ve ordered using the DSS remote control. Call your program providers for details . Program guide does not bring up the program you’ve cho[...]

90 Appendix: Other Informatio n If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see “Customer Support” on pag e 2 for customer suppor t information and telephone numbers . VCR Mouse not working Check that the VCR Mouse is positioned directly above the VCR’s IR receiving area. (The IR receiving area is located on the front panel[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 91 Precaution s On Safet y If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug t h e receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further . Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC . For detailed safet y precautions, see the “Important Safeg u a rds” leaflet that came with the receiver[...]

92 Appendix: Other Informatio n F CC Regulations and Informatio n FCC Registration Informatio n Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the follow[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 93 Limited Warrant y Digital Satellite System s SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows : 1 LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair [...]

94 Appendix: Other Informatio n Specifications Input Jack s UHF/VH F 75 ohm f-type Satellite Antenna 75 ohm f-type RF Remote (SAT-A2) CONTROL-S IN/S-LIN K (mini-jack) 5 Vp-p AC Power (120V, 60 Hz ) Output Jack s S-VIDEO OU T 4-pin mini DI N VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2 ) AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) 3 (SAT-A2 ) ; 2 (SAT-B2 ) VHF(SAT)/UHF, f-type Low-Speed Data (S[...]

Appendix: Other Informatio n 95 Inde x 0-9 button s 7, 8, 27, 29, 82, 8 4 16:9 aspect rati o 7 0 4:3 aspect rati o 7 0 ( alternate audio symbo l ) 43, 59, 9 5 ( data services symbol ) 43, 6 3 ( lock symbol ) 43, 9 5 ( messages symbo l ) 43, 9 5 butto n 7, 8, 26, 7 8 A access card, replacin g 68 alternate audi o 5 9 ALTERNATE AUDIO butto n 8 1 anten[...]

96 Appendix: Other Informatio n POWER button s 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicato r 78 precaution s 9 1 problem s diagnosin g 7 5 troubleshootin g 8 8 Program Banne r 43, 6 1 Program guide. See Master Guide . Program lis t 3 2 purchases. See pay-per-view . R ratings limi t explaine d 52 settin g 5 3 REC butto n 83 recording DSS program s 2 3 with [...]