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Using the On-Screen DisplaysConnecting Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
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Viewing Pictures From Your
Digital Satellite Receiver
Other Information
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