Using the On-Screen DisplaysConnecting Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
5
Viewing Pictures From Your
Digital Satellite Receiver
Other Information
Table of 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-A55 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-A55 model) ..................... 14
RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 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
Using the Guides Menu ...................................................... 35
Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES) ........................................................... 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 ........................................ 45
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 & 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-B55 Back Panel ............................................................. 70
Specifications ......................................................71
Troubleshooting .................................................72
FCC Regulations and Information ......................76
Limited Warranty ................................................77
Index ....................................................................78