Sony Satellite TV System SAT A65 User Manual

4-085-842-11  
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DIRECTV  
Digital Satellite Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver  
for the first time, follow the instructions in “Getting Started”  
on pages 1-6.  
Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been  
properly installed and call your service provider to begin  
service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)  
SAT-A65  
SAT-B65  
© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written  
permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite  
system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if  
necessary.  
Heed Cautions–All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
Follow Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE RECEIVER  
WARNING or CAUTION  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Double insulated systems are  
protected by additional board  
clearances and creepage, so  
that the unit will not be a safety  
hazard to the end-user.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
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INSTALLATION  
Polarization – This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will  
Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National  
Electrical Code instructions contained in Radio and Television  
Equipment.  
fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this  
feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord  
or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure  
Ground  
clamp  
Power Sources – Operate this DIRECTV Receiver only from the type of  
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type  
of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.  
Coaxial cable  
Electric  
Grounding block  
Coaxial cable  
service  
equipment  
Power-Cord Protection – Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
Ground  
clamps  
Grounding  
conductor  
Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.  
Power service  
grounding electrode  
Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation  
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the  
manufacturers instructions.  
Note: The DIRECTV Receiver shall be grounded through the satellite/  
local antenna cable before plugging into the telephone jack, and it must  
remain grounded thereafter.  
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,  
rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in  
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided  
and the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.  
Water and Moisture WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.  
For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or accessories  
connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark and should not be  
modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any  
potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact  
qualified service personnel.  
Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,  
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it  
from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable system, and  
disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent damage to the  
product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
HeatDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
Television Antenna Information Installing an outdoor antenna can be  
hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Do not  
locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or  
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power  
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme  
care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them  
might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the DIRECTV Receiver,  
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This DIRECTV Receiver  
is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do  
not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use  
this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the  
blades without blade exposure. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70 1987,  
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding  
electrode.  
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Accessories To avoid personal injury or damage to the DIRECTV  
Receiver, do not place the DIRECTV Receiver on any unstable cart, stand,  
table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the  
manufacturers instructions.  
Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by  
DIRECTV as they may cause hazards.  
Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding The outdoor satellite dish antenna  
used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the satellite  
dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local  
installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code  
(NEC) and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and  
grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-33,  
which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of  
cable entry as practical. These codes require proper grounding of the metal  
structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the  
connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other building). If  
you are having a professional installer perform the installation, the installer  
must observe installation codes. This manual contains instructions on how to  
make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional local  
installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.  
Power Lines Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting  
or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable, especially in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When  
installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should be taken to keep  
from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with  
them might be fatal.  
Cleaning Unplug this receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do  
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this  
DIRECTV Receiver through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages  
or short outparts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the receiver. No objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
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SERVICE  
ServicingDo not attempt to service this DIRECTV Receiver yourself as  
Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to this  
DIRECTV Receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks  
recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV Receiver  
is in safe operating condition.  
Conditions Requiring ServiceUnplug the DIRECTV Receiver from  
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following  
conditions:  
Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to  
some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur  
automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off.  
If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may  
experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception  
should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver  
must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver  
while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade menu to find a  
schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.  
When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV  
Receiver or it has been exposed to water.  
If the DIRECTV Receiver does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions. Other adjustments may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
DIRECTV Receiver to its normal operation.  
If the DIRECTV Receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
When the DIRECTV Receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
With this receiver (SAT-A65, SAT-B65) and the proper satellite dish antenna,  
you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain  
areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with  
your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local  
channels from DIRECTV in your area.  
Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, have the  
technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety  
characteristics as the original parts.  
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.  
Part 15 ComplianceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  
or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
You may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference  
Problems.This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.  
To meet FCC requirement, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached  
to this device. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.  
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device.  
Part 68 Compliance This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the modem card is a label that contains, among other information, the  
FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment, If requested, this information must be provided to the Telephone  
Company.  
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in  
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of  
devices that may be connected to the line, contact the Telephone Company to determine the maximum number of RENs for the calling area.  
If the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: (SAT-A65, SAT-B65) terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will  
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify  
you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC, if you believe it is necessary. The Telephone Company may  
request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.  
The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this  
happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.  
If you have trouble with the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: SAT-A65, SAT-B65) equipment, please contact  
Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-858-SONY (7669)  
for repair and/or warranty information.  
Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service  
your modem. Return it to Sony.  
No repairs can be made by customers. All repairs must be done by an authorized Sony Service Center. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service  
provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: Sony  
Model No.: SAT-A65/ SAT-B65  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649  
U.S.A  
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972  
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Contents  
Set output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Input key enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Lock a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Select menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Change color schemes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Set translucency level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Caller ID enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Restore factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Viewing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Connect your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Determine antenna angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Testing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Connecting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Connect a terrestrial antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Using program guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Selecting a program guide style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Grid guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Logo guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Program guide and menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
The OneLineGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Using Channel Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Connect the RF remote control antenna  
(SAT-A65 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Connect the VCR Control Cable  
(SAT-A65 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Test the VCR (Record/Stop)  
(SAT-A65 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Connecting a home entertainment system. . . . . . . .9  
Setting favorites and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Using favorite channel lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Creating a channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Renaming a channel list:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Creating an Auto Set list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Adding and removing all channels . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Filtering the program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using Theme Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Selecting guide times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Installing remote control batteries. . . . . . . . . . .15  
Programming the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Changing the remote default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™  
powered by Wink Communications® . . . . . . . . . .16  
Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Purchasing pay per view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Cancelling purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Setting guide preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Using the Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
To schedule or edit an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Adjusting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Setting default and alternate audio . . . . . . . . . .21  
Using Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65 only) . . .21  
Using the Optimize setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Adjusting audio balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Adjusting video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Using Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Adjusting system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
New Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Change Receiver ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Using access controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Locking & unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
How to lock the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Setting spending and time limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Appendix A Questions & Answers . . . . . . .39  
Appendix B Manufacturers device  
control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
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Getting started 1  
This chapter explains how to:  
You may connect a second  
DIRECTV Receiver to the unused  
LNB output. These instructions  
also apply to an additional  
receiver.  
Connect the DIRECTV satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver  
(this page).  
Connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3).  
Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4).  
Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5).  
How to use this manual  
This manual uses these typographical conventions to help clarify instructions:  
Text Example  
Description  
On-screen command buttons that execute an action.  
Click Cancel.  
Pull-down and pop-up box selections, or other option  
buttons within a menu pane.  
Highlight the Messages  
button.  
Remote control buttons, or receiver front panel.  
Names of equipment cable connections on  
equipment.  
Press the INFO button.  
Connect a pair of A/V  
cables to the AUDIO IN jack.  
Menu tab names  
Highlight the Options tab.  
Menu and pane names, names of pop-up and  
sub-menu panes.  
Display the MAIN MENU.  
Setup overview  
At this point, you should have:  
Mounted the DIRECTV satellite antenna and pointed it in the general  
direction of the satellite.  
Grounded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions.  
Attached RG-6 coaxial cable(s) to the antenna LNB connector(s).  
Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV  
Receiver.  
Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack.  
Ensure that you have completed these procedures, then continue to the next  
page to begin installing the DIRECTV Receiver.  
Gettingstarted  
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You can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional  
components (such as a VCR, DVD player, or A/V receiver) you select. For now,  
however, use the simplest configuration to check your antenna and cabling.  
Attach the antenna cable  
Ensure that the DIRECTV Receiver is not plugged into an electrical outlet.  
Attach the RG-6 coaxial antenna cable to the SATELLITE IN connector on  
the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below.  
VHF/UHF IN  
R
Model:SAT-B65  
VHF (SAT)  
/UHF OUT  
Digital Satellite Receiver  
Sony Electronics, Inc.  
Made in Mexico  
TEL LINE  
7
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
Table 1: Rear panel connections - SAT-B65 DIRECTV Receiver  
1
2
3
4
5
SATELLITE IN connector  
VHF/UHF IN connector  
6
7
8
9
VIDEO OUTPUT jack  
S-VIDEO jack  
VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector  
AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack  
AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack  
TELEPHONE JACK  
AC POWER CORD  
12  
6
8
10  
14  
VHF/UHF IN  
R
Model:SAT-A65  
VHF (SAT)  
/UHF OUT  
Digital Satellite Receiver  
Sony Electronics, Inc.  
Made in Mexico  
TEL LINE  
1
2
3
4
5
7
9
16  
11  
13  
15  
Table 2: Rear panel connections - SAT-A65 DIRECTV Receiver  
SATELLITE IN connector AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack  
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RF REMOTE antenna jack  
DATA PORT  
10 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack  
11 VIDEO OUTPUT jack  
12 VIDEO OUTPUT jack  
13 S-VIDEO jack  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical jack  
VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector  
VHF/UHF IN connector  
14 VCR CONTROL cable jack  
15 TELEPHONE JACK  
16 AC POWER CORD  
AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack  
AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack  
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Depending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways:  
Connect your TV  
S-Video cable (best picture quality) or  
Video cable (very good picture quality) or  
Coaxial cable (good picture quality)  
In addition to your video connection, use a set of audio cables (L/R) to provide  
stereo sound. If your TV does not have audio jacks, you will hear monophonic  
audio. This is acceptable for the procedures described in the next section.  
To connect your TV to the DIRECTV Receiver:  
1. Select the appropriate connection:  
If your TV has an S-Video jack –  
Use an S-Video cable (supplied with SAT-A65 only) to connect the  
DIRECTV Receivers S-VIDEO jack to the TVs S-VIDEO jack.  
Use audio cables to connect the DIRECTV Receivers AUDIO jacks to  
the TVs AUDIO IN jacks.  
If your TV has RCA-type A/V connectors –  
Connect the DIRECTV Receivers AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the  
TVs A/V IN jacks.  
If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the receivers AUDIO  
L jack to the TV AUDIO IN jack.  
If your TV only has an RF (coaxial) connector –  
Connect the DIRECTV Receivers VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector to  
the TVs VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.  
2. Connect one end of the telephone line cord provided into the DIRECTV  
Receivers PHONE JACK.  
3. Connect the other end into a modular telephone outlet.  
4. Plug the TV into an electrical outlet.  
5. Plug the DIRECTV Receiver power cord into an electrical outlet. If the  
front panel Power indicator does not illuminate, press the POWER button.  
Onscreen Menu Icons  
These icons appear in onscreen menus and are used throughout this manual:  
Toggle or Step – Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from “ON” to “OFF” or  
step through the available choices each time you press SELECT.  
List of Options – Menu button will display a list of choices in a pop-up menu when  
you press SELECT.  
Series of Boxes – Multiple screens will appear in a series requesting you to enter  
numbers and/or letters for the particular feature when you  
press SELECT.  
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This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is  
expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the  
receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure.  
Determine antenna  
angles  
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-A60  
POWER  
MENU  
SELECT  
1. Press the front panel MENU button to display the MAIN MENU below.  
2. Use the button to highlight the System tab.  
MAIN MENU  
Program Guide  
Guide Options  
Audio & Video  
Caller ID  
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Program Director  
Watchword  
Interactive  
Purchases  
Lock & Limits  
View Mail  
System Setup  
Watch TV  
Main Menu tabs  
3. Press the front panel SELECT button.  
Tilt angle also appears if you have  
select an Oval Antenna from the  
Dish Type menu.  
4. The ANTENNA INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna  
position using your 5-digit ZIP code. Enter your ZIP code and press  
SELECT.  
The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.  
5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.  
ANTENNA INSTALL  
Antenna  
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Signal  
Dish Type  
Round Dish  
Alignment  
ZIP Code  
Lat/Long  
VCR  
Prefs  
ZIP Code Entry  
ZIP Code  
Test  
OK  
New Card  
Upgrades  
Features  
2 0 9 02
Cancel  
ZIP Code: 20902  
Latitude:  
Longitude:  
Elevation: 38  
Azimuth: 224 SW  
Tilt:  
Round dish  
or 1  
location  
Watch TV  
Main Menu  
Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code  
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When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles  
shown on the Antenna pane:  
Testing your system  
1. Highlight the Signal tab.  
2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu  
3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and with an  
audible indication. The frequency and tempo of the tone increase with  
signal strength.  
SIGNAL STRENGTH  
Antenna  
Signal  
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Signal Strength  
VCR  
Transponder  
04  
Source  
Satellite 101)(A)  
Prefs  
Test  
New Card  
Upgrade  
Features  
Exit  
Status: Unlocked  
Current: 95 Highest: 95  
Return  
4. Highlight the Transponder pull-down menu.  
5. You may need to select another transponder to achieve the highest signal  
indication.  
6. Select the transponder providing the best signal.  
7. Use the button to highlight the Test tab.  
8. Highlight Begin Test and press the SELECT button.  
Results appear within a few seconds and should resemble those in the figure.  
If your test results are much different from those shown in the figures, or you  
receive no signal indication, refer to page 6.  
SYSTEM TEST  
Antenna  
Wed, Aug 1 5:12PM  
Signal  
System Tests  
VCR  
Prefs  
Begin Test  
Version  
Wink Version  
Signal  
Xponder Test  
Test  
: 5317.6  
:0.0.0.75  
:OK  
New Card  
Upgrade  
Features  
Exit  
Tuning  
:OK  
Phone  
Access Card  
:OK  
:OK  
Return  
(ID 0000-0000-0000)  
:OK  
Front Panel  
To perform the Transponder test:  
1. Move the highlight to the Xponder Test pull-down menu.  
2. Press the SELECT button.  
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3. Press SELECT again to test the first selection on the pop-up menu.  
SYSTEM TEST  
Antenna  
Wed, Jun 13 10:15 PM  
System Tests  
Signal  
VCR  
Prefs  
Begin
est  
Xponder Test  
Satellite 101 (A)  
Test  
Sa119 (B)  
New Card  
Sa110 (C)  
Upgrade  
SYSTEM TEST  
F
Wed, Jun 13 10:16 PM  
Antenna  
E
Signal  
System Tests  
R
VCR  
Prefs  
Begin Test  
Xponder Test  
Test  
Satellite 101 (A) Signal Strength  
New Card  
Upgrade  
Features  
Exit  
1–8 95 95 95 94 95 95 94 93  
9–16 94 94 93 94 94 92 94 94  
17–24 93 95 93 93 93 92 93 93  
25–32 94 94 95 95 93 94 94 92  
Return  
Your results will differ slightly from those shown, depending on your  
geographic location and specific installation. However, if your results are very  
different from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-digit numbers):  
Highlight the Antenna tab on the ANTENNA SETUP menu, then carefully  
verify your settings for accuracy.  
ANTENNA SETUP  
Antenna  
Wed, Sep 5 1:31 PM  
Signal  
Dish Type  
Round Dish  
Oval Dish 2  
Oval dish 3  
Alignment  
ZIP Code  
Lat/Long  
VCR  
Prefs  
Test  
New Card  
Upgrades  
Features  
Exit  
ZIP Code: 20974  
Latitude:  
Longitude:  
Elevation: 38  
Azimuth: 224 SW  
Round dish  
for 1  
satellite  
location  
Return  
Antenna Setup pane  
Re-enter your ZIP code if necessary to verify you have used the correct  
antenna pointing parameters for your location.  
Check your cable connections.  
Ensure the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack.  
Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your test results resemble  
those shown in the figures, call DIRECTV (or your subscription service  
provider) to activate service if you have not done so already.  
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You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the  
additional audio/video components you want to use.  
This chapter explains how to:  
Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page).  
Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page).  
Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8).  
Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system  
(see page 9).  
Connecting  
components  
At this point, you should have:  
Verified that your system is operating properly.  
Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.  
Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.  
You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV  
Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receivers TV ANT/CABLE IN jack  
(refer to figures on page 3). The remote control INPUT button allows you to  
switch between DIRECTV® programming and input from the terrestrial  
antenna.  
Connect a terrestrial  
antenna  
The SAT-A65 DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency)  
remote control antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other  
rooms in your house.  
Connect the RF remote  
control antenna  
(SAT-A65 only)  
RF Antenna  
1. Plug the RF remote control cable into the RF REMOTE connector on the  
DIRECTV Receiver rear panel (refer to figures on page 2 and page 3.)  
2. Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location  
To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the  
antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.  
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Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV  
Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV  
Receivers SATELLITE IN jack (refer to figures on page 3).  
Connecting a VCR  
1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the  
DIRECTV receiver:  
If your VCR has A/V connectors –  
Connect the DIRECTV Receivers AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the  
VCRs A/V IN jacks.  
If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector–  
Connect the DIRECTV Receivers OUT TO TV connector to the VCRs  
VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.  
If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the receivers lower  
(mono) AUDIO L jack to the VCRs AUDIO IN jack.  
2. Depending on your TV and VCR, select the appropriate method to the  
connect the VCR to the TV:  
If your TV and VCR have A/V connector –  
Connect the DIRECTV Receivers AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the  
TVs A/V IN jacks.  
If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack –  
Connect the VCRs VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TVs VHF/UHF IN jack.  
3. Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical  
outlet.  
Using the VCR Control Cable provided, the SAT-A65 DIRECTV Receiver can  
control your VCR for unattended recording.  
Connect the VCR Control  
Cable (SAT-A65 only)  
1. Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.  
2. Temporarily position the other end over the VCRs remote control sensor  
(normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).  
The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual.  
If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:  
3. Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.  
4. Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.  
5. Repeatedly press the remote controls power key on and off.  
Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor  
6. When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note  
the position. Temporarily tape the emitter to the position you marked until  
you verify that it works properly.  
7. Test the VCR control feature as described on page 9.  
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8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with  
peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation.  
The VCR SETUP menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV  
Receiver to communicate with your VCR.  
VCR SETUP  
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Signal  
VCR  
Brand  
Code  
1
Test  
Prefs  
Record  
Admiral  
Test  
Stop  
Aiwal  
Akai  
2
3
4
5
New Card  
Clear  
Upgrade  
Features  
Exit  
Audio Dynamics  
Bell & Howell  
Brooksonic  
Canon  
Return  
Select a code  
9. Scroll through the VCR brands using the navgation buttons. If you cannot  
find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR, try related brands that  
use the same code. Your VCR may also respond to multiple codes.  
10. Use the remote control SELECT button to try each code.  
11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.  
This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR.  
Before starting the test:  
Test the VCR  
(Record/Stop)  
(SAT-A65 only)  
Turn the VCR power on.  
Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.  
Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.  
Signals coming from the remote  
control at the same time as  
signals coming from the VCR  
Control cable may provide  
unreliable test results.  
Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control,  
to test the codes.  
Test the VCR record and stop commands, If either command does not function,  
try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying  
all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR  
emitter placement.  
Connecting a home  
entertainment  
system  
You can integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your entertainment system to  
take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these  
instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver.  
To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to  
connect the satellite receiver to the audio receivers AUDIO IN jacks.  
Dolby Digital - With the SAT-A65 model, you can enjoy programs that  
contain a Dolby Digital sound track. We recommend that you listen in  
surround sound for maximum enjoyment of these programs. You can  
connect the stereo outputs of the SAT-A65 to a receiver that contains a  
The A/V receiver must be turned  
on in order to send the video  
signal to your TV.  
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. This will provide you with three audio  
channels in the front and a mono surround channel.  
To take full advantage of Dolby Digital programming, connect the SAT-A65  
digital audio output to an external 5.1-channel Dolby Digital decoder or  
receiver. This provides you with three front channels, two independent  
surround channels, and a sub-woofer channel.  
1. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV  
Receivers SATELLITE IN jack.  
2. Connect the DIRECTV Receivers A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receivers  
A/V jacks.  
3. AUX, optical connection, and digital output connections If your audio  
receiver has coaxial or optical digital connectors, connect the appropriate  
type of cable to the DIRECTV Receivers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (SAT-A65  
only) for two-channel digital stereo. If your A/V receiver is also capable of  
decoding Dolby Digital, use this connection in order to listen in full  
5.1-channel surround sound. Additional audio information begins on  
page 20.  
4. Connect the VCRs A/V OUT jacks to a pair of the A/V receivers A/V IN  
jacks.  
5. Connect the A/V receivers MONITOR OUT jack to the TVs VIDEO IN  
jack.  
6. Plug the components into an electrical outlet.  
Note: If you have connected a VCR to your entertainment system in a way  
that routes the satellite receivers signal to your VCR before it reaches the  
TV, you may see a distorted picture if you try to record a copy-protected  
program. A Can’t Tape symbol in the screen banner identifies these  
programs. If this occurs, simply stop recording and the picture will  
automatically correct itself.  
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Using the remote control 3  
This chapter explains how to:  
Use the RM-Y812 and RM-Y807 remote control functions. (see page 15)  
Install and replace the remote control batteries. (see page 15)  
Program the remote to work with your system components. (see page 16)  
Access interactive programming features. (see page 16)  
MUTING button - Mutes the volume. Press  
again to restore the volume. To operate your  
TV, you must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
1
2
POWER  
SAT  
MUTING  
VCR  
TV  
1
11  
FUNCTION  
TV  
TV/VIDEO VCR  
TV/VCR  
SAT  
TV/VIDEO button - Switches between the  
inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you  
must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
2
3
4
12  
13  
TV/SAT  
TV/VCR button - Switches between the  
inputs of your VCR. To operate your VCR,  
you must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
1 2 3  
4 5 6  
3
4
14  
7 8 9  
TV/SAT button - Switches your satellite  
receiver output between regular TV and  
satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV  
broadcasts, you must have a local TV  
antenna or cable connection.  
JUMP  
5
6
0
15  
DISPLAY  
FAVORITE  
GUIDE  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Subchannel button - Use with the 0-9  
buttons to select digital video subchannels  
(if available).  
SELECT  
5
6
EXIT  
MENU SEARCH  
7
8
DISPLAY button - Displays information for  
the current program.  
VOL  
CH  
EXIT button - Closes all on-screen displays.  
7
8
21  
PAGE  
9
JUMP button - Changes channels to the  
previously tuned channel.  
CODE SET  
RM-Y812  
10  
VOL button - Adjust the volume. To operate  
your TV, you must first set up the remote  
control (see pages 1516).  
9
CODE SET button - Lets you program the  
remote control to operate your TV and other  
audio/video equipment (see pages 1516).  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
10  
11  
POWER buttons - Turn on and off the  
Satellite Receiver, TV, and VCR. To operate  
your TV or VCR, you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
RM-Y812  
FUNCTION buttons - Select the equipment  
(SAT,TV,VCR) that you want to operate. The  
indicators light up to show which device the  
remote control is operating.To operate your  
TV or VCR, you must first set up the remote  
control (see pages 1516).  
12  
13  
VCR Control buttons - Operate VCR features  
such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind.  
To operate your VCR, you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
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0-9 buttons - Change channels directly  
and enter numerical values in onscreen  
displays.  
14  
POWER  
SAT  
MUTING  
VCR  
TV  
1
11  
FUNCTION  
TV  
GUIDE button - Opens the Program  
Guide.  
TV/VIDEO VCR  
TV/VCR  
SAT  
15  
16  
17  
2
3
4
12  
13  
TV/SAT  
FAVORITE button - Changes the guide  
to the next Favorite Stations.  
1 2 3  
4 5 6  
Navigation buttons - The navigation  
buttons move the highlight in on-screen  
displays. If there is no on-screen  
display, the up/down buttons activate  
the one-line guide.  
14  
7 8 9  
JUMP  
5
6
0
15  
DISPLAY  
FAVORITE  
GUIDE  
SELECT button - The SELECT button  
selects the highlighted item.  
18  
19  
20  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
button- Access interactive  
features.  
SELECT  
SEARCH button - Access the Search  
feature to find favorite programs.  
EXIT  
MENU SEARCH  
7
8
VOL  
CH  
CH +//PAGE buttons - Change  
channels. When a program guide is  
open, these buttons page through the  
guide.  
21  
21  
PAGE  
9
CODE SET  
RM-Y812  
10  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
RM-Y812  
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MUTING button - Mutes the volume of the  
audio receiver. Press again to restore the  
volume. To operate your TV, move the device  
switch to TV or see Changing the remote  
default on page 16. To operate your audio  
receiver or TV, you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
1
2
13  
14  
15  
16  
1
2
3
SLEEP button - Sets the audio receiver to  
turn off automatically after a certain amount of  
time (if your audio receiver has a compatible  
Sleep feature). To operate your TV, move the  
device switch to TV or see Changing the  
remote default on page 16. To operate your  
audio receiver or TV, you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
17  
18  
4
5
19  
20  
SOUND FIELD +/buttons - Switches  
between the various Sound Field settings of  
compatible audio receivers. To operate your  
audio receiver, you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
3
6
7
21  
0-9 buttons - Change channels directly, and  
enter numerical values in on-screen displays.  
22  
23  
8
9
4
5
Subchannel button - Use with the 0-9  
buttons to select digital video subchannels  
if available (for example, 2.1).  
24  
10  
11  
12  
DISPLAY button - Opens the program  
information display for the current program.  
6
25  
26  
MENU button - Opens the Main Menu.  
7
8
VOL (Volume) +/button - Adjusts the audio  
receiver volume. To operate your audio  
receiver or TV, you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
Navigation button - The navigation buttons  
move the highlight in the on-screen displays.  
When no menus are displayed, pressing the  
up or down navigation buttons activate the  
one-line guide.  
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SEARCH button - Access the SEARCH  
feature to find favorite programs.  
10  
11  
AUDIO buttons - Changes the audio track of  
the current DVD in the DVD Player (if  
available). To operate your DVD Player, you  
must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
CODE SET button - Lets you program the  
remote control to operate your TV and other  
audio/video equipment (see pages 1516).  
12  
13  
AMP POWER button - Turn on and off the  
audio receiver.To operate your audio receiver,  
you must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
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TV/AV POWER button - Turn on and off  
the TV. To turn on and off the DVD or  
VCR, move the device switch to DVD or  
VCR. To operate your TV, DVD, or VCR,  
you must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
14  
13  
14  
15  
16  
1
POWER button - Turn on and off the  
satellite receiver.  
15  
16  
2
3
17  
18  
TV/VIDEO button - Switches between  
the inputs of your TV. To operate your  
TV you must first set up the remote  
control (see pages 1516).  
4
5
TV/SAT button- Switches the signal  
being output by the VHF(SAT)/UHF  
OUT jack from the SATELLITE IN to  
VHF/UHF IN.  
17  
18  
19  
20  
6
7
PIC MODE button - Switches between  
the Picture Mode setting of compatible  
TVs. To operate your TV you must first  
set up the remote control (see pages  
1516).  
21  
22  
23  
8
9
JUMP button- Changes channels to the  
previously tuned channel.  
19  
20  
21  
22  
24  
10  
11  
12  
FAVORITE button - Toggles the  
Favorite Stations guides.  
25  
26  
GUIDE button - Opens the Program  
Guide.  
CH (Channel) +/button - Changes  
channels. When a program guide is  
open, pressing the CH button pages  
through the guide.  
SELECT button - Access the Search  
feature to find favorite programs.  
23  
24  
25  
RM-Y807  
button - Access interactive  
features.  
VCR/DVD Control buttons - Operate  
VCR/DVD features such as play, record,  
pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate  
your VCR/DVD you must first set up the  
remote control (see pages 1516).  
Device switch (TV/VCR/DVD/SAT  
switch) - Set the remote to operate  
other devices in your home theater.  
To operate these other devices, you  
must first set up the remote control  
(see pages 1516).  
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The DIRECTV Receiver front panel buttons can provide the basic controls  
needed to access major DIRECTV System features. However, using the remote  
control simplifies accessing the basic system functions, enhances your systems  
capabilities, and provides convenient shortcuts to extended features.  
Additionally, some remote control buttons can also control other home  
entertainment system components.  
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Remote control  
functions  
The navigation buttons are the most versatile (and most used) remote control  
feature. Using only the navigation buttons, you can perform virtually all  
on-screen functions including:  
Selecting a highlighted screen menu item.  
Moving the screen highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right.  
Jumping directly to the OneLineGuide.  
Changing channels using the OneLine Guide.  
Use the navigation buttons to move up, down, left, or right through the  
on-screen displays.  
Press the navigation buttons up or down to display the OneLine guide while you  
are watching a program. When the OneLine guide appears, press the navigation  
buttons up or down to step to the next higher- or lower-numbered channel.  
Press the GUIDE button to display the current program guide. Press it a second  
time (while a program title is highlighted) to display the Guide Options menu.  
Press the DISPLAY button to display a brief description about the program you  
are viewing. For more details, press it again to display the Information Banner.  
The DISPLAY button provides scheduling information (and pay per view  
purchase information) about the program highlighted in the program guide. See  
Chapter 5 Using program guides, on page 27 for more information.  
Use the CHANNEL (CH +/) button to move up or down to the next available  
channel in the OneLine Guide or scroll through a page of program guide  
selection.  
Press the EXIT button to exit from any on-screen guide, remove banners, or  
terminate an action.  
RM-Y807 Remote Control:  
Move the device switch to SAT to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other  
positions on the device switch indicate the devices they control.  
RM-Y812 Remote Control:  
Press the SAT function button to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other  
function buttons indicate the devices they control.  
To install or replace the remote control batteries:  
Installing remote control  
batteries  
1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.  
2. Remove the battery compartment cover.  
3. Insert two AAsize batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.  
4. Replace the battery compartment cover.  
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The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls can be programmed to operate  
your other audio/video equipment.  
Programming the remote  
control  
1. Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the device you want to operate with  
this remote control. You can find these codes on pages 41 and 42.  
2. Press the CODE SET button.  
3. Press the 0-9 buttons to input the manufacturer code. Then Press the  
SELECT button. The remote is set up to operate that device.  
4. Test the remote control. Press the POWER button for that equipment, then  
press other operation controls such as the (CH +/) buttons. If the device  
does not respond to the remote control, repeat the procedure from step 2 and  
enter a different manufacturer code in step 3.  
The RM-Y807 remote is set to control an audio receiver using the MUTING,  
SLEEP, and VOL +/buttons unless the device switch is set to TV. This setting  
can be changed so that these buttons always control the TV.  
Changing the remote  
default  
1. Press the CODE SET button.  
2. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the numbers 1,” “0,” “0,then press the  
SELECT button. Press the SELECT button a second time.  
3. The MUTING, SLEEP, and VOL +/buttons are now always set to control  
the TV.  
4. To return to the default setting, follow the above step, but enter the numbers  
9,” “9,” “9in step 2  
Using DIRECTV  
INTERACTIVE™  
DIRECTV INTERACTIVEpowered by Wink Communications® is a free,  
easy-to-use service that allows you to interact with the television shows and  
advertisements. When the blinking  
symbol appears in the upper left part of  
®
powered by Wink Communications  
your screen, you know that the program you're watching has been enhanced  
with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE.  
Simply press the  
button on your remote control.You can use your remote  
control to access up-to-the-minute sports scores, news and weather, get program  
trivia, respond to offers during commercials, and purchase products, all while  
watching TV.  
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DIRECTV INTERACTIVE  
Interact  
Exit  
Return  
TM  
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE  
Check your local weather, see the latest  
sports scores, interact with popular  
shows and shop from your couch. It is  
FREE, easy to use and lots of fun!  
TM  
Go to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center  
to get started  
TM  
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center  
Select the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ Center menu bar, then follow the  
simple directions provided on the subsequent screens.  
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Using the menus 4  
This chapter describes:  
How to find the menus you need to perform common tasks (this page).  
How to purchase pay per view events (see page 18).  
Using the Timer (see page 18).  
How to set and modify preferences (see page 19).  
The table below lists the MAIN MENU tabs, their submenus, and what they do.  
Menu function overview  
Main Menu tab  
Program Guide  
Guide Options  
Screens (see page)  
If you want to:  
Program Guide  
View and modify the program guide.  
Theme (page 19)  
Times (page 34)  
Favorites List (page 31)  
Favorites Setup (page 31)  
Set Options (page 31)  
Set Channel Mark (page 30)  
Change the name of a program list.  
Change the period of time shown in the program guide  
Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family)  
Create a program listing that contains selected channels  
Guide Options:  
Guide style (grid or Logo)  
Picture in guide, zoom (on or off)  
Multi-Color guide (on or off)  
Channel Sort (numeric or alpha)  
Filters (temporary or persistent)  
Reset options to the default selections  
Set and edit Channel Mark guide channels  
Audio & Video  
Audio Adjustment (page 20)  
Video Adjustment  
Set Default Audio language  
Set Alternate Audio language  
Set left/right audio balance  
Select 4:3 or 16:9 screen ratio  
Center menus on your monitor  
Caller ID  
Timer  
Caller ID (page 23)  
View names & telephone numbers of recent callers  
Schedule (page 18)  
Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping  
Search  
Setup (page 23)  
Search for programming using specific words  
Results (page 23)  
Display search results  
Interactive  
Purchases  
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE(page 16)  
Access interactive programming features  
Upcoming & Past Purchases  
View a list of scheduled pay per view event  
(page 18)  
Display recently purchased pay per view events  
Locks & Limits  
Lock (page 35)  
Lock and unlock the system  
Fav Setup (page 31)  
Rating (page 36)  
Limits (page 37)  
Set viewing times and maximum viewing hours  
Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family)  
Set maximum program rating allowed for viewing  
Select programming content to be shown in the program guide  
Messages  
Mail (page 19)  
Read messages from DIRECTV  
System  
Install (page 2)  
Signal (page 4)  
VCR (page 7)  
Prefs (page 19)  
Test (page 5)  
New Card  
Determine proper antenna azimuth and elevation setting  
Test signal reception  
Setup VCR for unattended recording (SAT-A65 only)  
Test system operation  
Prepare a new access card  
Display upgrade status and history  
Display current receiver features  
Upgrade  
Features  
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Purchasing pay per  
view  
Select the Purchases menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance  
purchased pay per view events. You can choose PAST PURCHASES and  
UPCOMING PURCHASES. The event channel, title, start date and time, and  
cost is shown for each purchase.  
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PAST PURCHASES  
Upcoming  
Past  
Purchase History  
Exit  
Return  
Recently viewed event  
1/12  
2/12  
9:00PM  
$2.99  
102  
Previously viewed event  
8:00PM  
$29.99  
140  
Pay per view purchases list  
The PAST PURCHASES pane shows recent pay per view events charged to  
your account. You cannot remove listed events. The list does not show:  
events purchased, but later canceled.  
purchased, cancelable events to which the DIRECTV Receiver never tuned.  
events ordered by calling DIRECTV.  
The UPCOMING PURCHASES pane displays:  
PPV events you have purchased but not yet viewed  
PPV events purchased but never viewed.  
Events ordered by calling DIRECTV do not appear on this list. For additional  
information about a specific event, highlight the event and press the DISPLAY  
button.  
If you are not authorized for  
purchases using your DIRECTV  
Receiver, contact DIRECTV for  
assistance.  
To purchase a pay per view event:  
1. Highlight the Buy menu pane option  
2. Press SELECT  
3. Press SELECT again to confirm your purchase.  
You may cancel some events after purchasing them. You can usually cancel  
unviewed purchases, however some events cannot be cancelled. If the Cancel  
Purchase button appears, you can clear the purchase. If this button is  
unavailable, part of the event has probably already been viewed, and you must  
accept the purchase.  
Cancelling purchases  
To cancel a Pay Per View event:  
1. Highlight the event you want to cancel.  
2. Press SELECT on the remote control.  
3. Use the pop-up menu panel to cancel the purchase.  
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Setting guide  
preferences  
Options on the GUIDE PREFERENCES menu permits you to customize  
operation to best suit your needs.  
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GUIDE OPTIONS  
Theme  
Times  
Guide Style  
Grid  
On  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
Options  
Ch. Mark  
Exit  
Picture In Guide  
On  
Guide Zoom  
Multi-Color  
Channel Sort  
Filters  
On  
Numeric  
Temporary  
Return  
Reset Options  
Selecting guide options  
Using the Timer  
You can program up to 32 events in advance for viewing or unattended  
recording. The Timer will tune to a program at a specific date and time, or tune  
on a repeating basis. As shown below, you can:  
Schedule programs for viewing (ü)  
Schedule programs for taping (  
) (SAT-A65 only)  
Select Cancel from the menu if you decide not to schedule anything.  
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TIMER & REC  
Schedule  
Exit  
Chan  
Start  
Length  
Frequency  
Return  
Schedule Options  
Schedule to View (  
Schedule to Tape  
Delete Event  
Cancel  
)
The TIMER pane popup menu  
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The Schedule pane displays up to seven previously scheduled events at a time.  
If more than seven events are already scheduled, use the navigation buttons to  
scroll down to view the additional events. Small arrows at the top or bottom of  
the list indicate that there are additional events.  
To schedule or edit an  
event  
You can schedule events up to  
eleven months in advance.  
To schedule a program:  
1. Highlight an upcoming program in the program guide and press SELECT.  
Press SELECT again to cycle through the next available option.  
If you choose a scheduling option, the DIRECTV Receiver will turn on (if  
necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the chosen date and time.  
2. If you chose Schedule to Tape (SAT-A65 only) and you have set up your  
VCR (see page 7), the DIRECTV Receiver will record the event. For  
unattended recording:  
Attach the VCR Control Cable and set up your VCR.  
Set your VCR for the correct DIRECTV Receiver output: RF (channel  
3/4) or A/V (phono or S-Video).  
Insert a blank videotape and leave the VCR turned on.  
Select Delete Event to clear a  
scheduled event.  
3. Use the navigation buttons to specify AM or PM (or N for noon, or M for  
midnight if the you specified12:00).  
4. Use the same procedure to set the program Length in hours and minutes.  
5. Use the navigation buttons to advance to the Frequency column.  
6. Specify when, or how often, the event occurs: Today, Tomorrow, Every Mon,  
Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun,  
Everyday, Mon-Fri, or /(specify a date).  
If you specify a date, use the  
month/day format. The year is set  
automatically.  
7. After setting the Frequency, use the navigation buttons to advance.  
8. Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits.  
To cancel a program scheduled for viewing or taping:  
Find the upcoming program in the program guide you wish to cancel and press  
SELECT until the check mark () or videotape icon (  
) disappears.  
If the program is currently airing, you must delete the event from the Schedule  
menu pane accessed from the TIMER menu.  
Adjusting audio  
From the MAIN MENU, highlight and SELECT the Audio & Video tab.  
From the AUDIO ADJUST menu pane, you can change:  
Default Audio and Alternate Audio  
Audio Left/Right Balance  
TruSurround® Audio Processing (SAT-A65 only)  
Dolby Digital Output (SAT-A65 only)  
Output Optimization  
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AUDIO ADJUSTMENT  
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Audio  
Video  
Exit  
Default Audio  
Alternate Audio  
Audio Balance  
SRS TruSurround  
Digital Output  
Optimize  
English  
English  
Return  
0,0  
On  
Dolby Digital  
Stereo  
Factory Defaults  
Adjusting Audio settings  
Your DIRECTV Receiver supports alternate audio services. Icons below the  
date and time in the Information Banner or program guide indicate if these  
services are available for a particular program.  
Setting default and  
alternate audio  
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT  
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Audio  
Video  
Exit  
Default Audio  
English  
English  
English  
Spanish  
Return  
French  
0,0  
German  
Italian  
Japanese  
On  
Dolby Digital  
Stereo  
Korean  
Chinese  
Factory Defaults  
Setting the default audio language  
1. Press the remote control INPUT button to access these services.  
2. Highlight the desired language.  
3. Press SELECT.  
Occasionally, an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast, in  
which case the audio will not change or you will not hear any audio. Change  
channels to restore the audio track to the one specified on the AUDIO  
ADJUSTMENT menu pane.  
Select the Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65 only), then use the CHANNEL (CH +/)  
button to step through the audio tracks for the current program. For programs  
Using Dolby Digital  
audio (SAT-A65 only)  
that are offered in Dolby Digital, the double-D symbol (  
audio track title.  
) appears with the  
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The Optimize selection allows you to select the preferred audio optimization  
based on the receiver-to-TV connection used.  
Using the Optimize  
setting  
Set Optimize to Stereo to provide highest quality audio when using the  
AUDIO OUTPUT (L) and (R), and/or DIGITAL OUTPUT connection.  
Use the Optimize Mono setting to provide the highest-quality audio when  
using the OUT TO TV coaxial connection.  
To adjust the left/right audio balance, highlight and SELECT Audio Balance.  
Adjusting audio balance  
Fri, Aug 3 7:16 AM  
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT  
Audio  
Video  
Exit  
Default Audio  
Alternate Audio  
Audio Balance  
SRS TruSurround  
utput  
English  
English  
0,0  
Return  
On  
Audio Balance  
Left Speaker Right Speaker  
Dolby Digital  
Stereo  
0
0
Done  
ze  
Factory Default  
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Setting left/right speaker balance  
Use the navigation buttons to increase or decrease the Audio Balance settings in  
the pop-up menu.  
Adjusting video  
Adjust video display brightness, contrast, and saturation for the best on-screen  
image. (SAT-A65 only)  
1. Highlight the Audio & Video tab from the MAIN MENU.  
2. Press SELECT.  
3. Highlight the Video tab.  
4. Highlight the PicturePerfect menu pane button.  
5. Press SELECT.  
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT  
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Audio  
Video  
Exit  
Screen Ratio  
Menu Centering  
PicturePerfect  
Black Level Filter  
4:3  
0,0  
Return  
0,0,0  
On  
PicturePerfect  
0
Brightness Contrast  
Saturation  
0
Done  
0
Factory Default  
Adjusting the screen image controls  
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Use the navigation buttons to increase/decrease the screen Brightness,  
Contrast, and image Saturation settings in the pop-up menu.  
Your DIRECTV Receiver shows you the name and telephone number (if  
available) of incoming telephone calls on your TV.  
Using Caller ID  
You can also see the name, time, and telephone number of recent calls on your  
TV as shown in the figure below.  
You must subscribe to Caller ID  
from your local telephone  
Highlight and SELECT the Caller ID tab from the MAIN MENU.  
company to use this feature.  
CALLER ID  
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Caller ID  
Exit  
Call History  
Return  
Today  
John Customer  
10:16 AM  
1
(765) 163-7133  
(405) 163-5256  
7/29/01  
9:11 AM  
1
Joe Callow  
Disable  
Call history screen  
You can disable and enable the Caller ID feature from the PREF menu pane  
under the System tab available on the MAIN MENU.  
Using Search  
Use Search to find shows that have specific words used in titles or descriptions.  
Press the remote control SEARCH button to access the setup pane shown below.  
SEARCH SETUP  
Setup  
Wed, Aug 1 3:40 PM  
Result  
Search for words in the Program Titles  
and Descriptions within Guide.  
Exit  
rodeo  
casino  
tropical  
Roberts  
Empty  
Empty  
Empty  
Empty  
Return  
Search word entry list  
You can specify up to eight words to identify programming of interest to you.  
While the DIRECTV Receiver is in standby mode, it searches program titles and  
guide descriptions. Programs with matching words appear in the Result pane.  
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Note: For Search to have the opportunity to find programs with matching  
words, your DIRECTV Receiver must be in standby mode (Off). Allow the  
system to look for your words while you sleep or while you are at work. The  
DIRECTV Receiver cannot search for words while it is turned on.  
Highlight one of the eight choices and press SELECT. A pop-up panel appears  
where you can enter a search word. If you entered ALIEN,Search might find  
the movie Aliensas well as any program which includes the word alienin  
the description. You may also use partial words.  
Use the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and  
SELECT the toggle icon  
on the default button board (see figure) to change it  
to a standard keyboard layout, if you desire. Highlight the desired letter using  
the navigation buttons. Press SELECT to enter the letter. Select OK when you are  
finished entering the desired search words.  
SEARCH SETUP  
Setup  
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Using the toggle key to switch button board layout  
Adjusting system  
settings  
Select the System tab from the MAIN MENU to access the system functions  
described in this section.  
Highlight the New Card tab to set the receiver to use a new DIRECTV access  
card. SELECT the Prepare new card menu button and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
New Access Card  
NEW ACCESS CARD  
Antenna  
Signal  
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Follow this procedure to prepare a new  
Prefs  
access card.  
Test  
Once started it cannot be interrupted.  
Please follow the instructions carefully.  
New Card  
Upgrade  
Features  
Exit  
Select button below to begin  
Prepare new card  
Return  
Prepare New Card menu pane  
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Use the PREFERENCES menu pane (shown in the figure below) to change the  
appearance of the on-screen menus and select how your DIRECTV Receiver  
operates with other devices. The PREFERENCES pane also allows you to:  
Change the receiver ID  
Set the receiver output channel to channel 3 or 4  
Enable or disable the INPUT button on your remote control.  
Lock the system on a particular channel.  
Select English or Spanish language menus.  
Enable or disable Caller ID on and off.  
PREFERENCES  
Antenna  
Signal  
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Receiver ID  
Output Channel  
Input Key  
Unit 1  
3
Prefs  
Test  
On  
New Card  
Upgrade  
Features  
Exit  
Channel Set  
Off  
Menu Language  
Color Scheme  
Translucency  
English  
Ocean  
Solid  
On  
Return  
Caller ID  
Factory Defaults  
System Preferences menu pane  
If you are using a second satellite receiver in the same room, or you are using  
the RF remote control, you may want to change the receiver ID to avoid  
interference or cross talk.The remote control receiver ID can be either 50”  
or 51.When using the RF antenna with the SAT-A65 receiver, the ID can be a  
number from 00to 15.”  
Change Receiver ID  
If you change the receiver ID, set your remote control to the desired ID number  
first. Use this procedure to set the remote control to use a different receiver ID:  
1. Press the CODE SET button on the remote control.  
2. Enter the desired receiver ID number, either 50or 51or a number from  
00to 15when using the the RF antenna with the SAT-A65 receiver and  
the RM-Y807 remote control.  
3. Test the remote control to ensure that it will control the DIRECTV receiver.  
Use the Output Channel menu button to toggle between channels 3 and 4,  
whichever is unused in your area.  
Set output channel  
Input key enable/disable  
Lock a channel  
The Input Key menu button allows you to turn the remote control TV/SAT  
button on and off.  
Use the Channel Set menu button to set the DIRECTV Receiver to permanently  
stay on a specific channel. When you enter a channel number (5-0-0, for  
example) then select OK, the receiver will always power up on that channel  
(channel 500 in this example). The receiver will ignore any attempts to change  
the channel. Set this option to Offto permit normal channel selection.  
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The Menu Language button allows you to display on-screen menus in English  
(default) or Spanish.  
Select menu language  
Change color schemes  
Set translucency level  
Caller ID enable/disable  
You may select a menu color combination, or scheme, from these choices:  
Ocean, Storm, Foam, or Purple.  
The Translucency level of the on-screen display may be set to Solid, Heavy,  
Medium, or Light.  
Use the Caller ID menu button to turn the Caller ID feature on and off.  
Incoming calls will not be displayed on-screen when the Caller ID feature is  
disabled.  
SELECT the Factory Defaults menu button to restore the PREFERENCES  
options to the original factory settings.  
Restore factory default  
settings  
Antenna, Signal, and Test functions are described Chapter 1 Getting started.  
Viewing Messages  
DIRECTV uses the MESSAGES feature to send you important information,  
inform you of special events, and tell you about special offers.When you receive  
a new message, a New Mail icon appears at the top of all menus until you read  
the message. Highlight and SELECT the View Messages tab from the MAIN  
MENU.  
MESSAGES  
Messages  
Exit  
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Read Message  
Return  
Erase  
Message 1 of 3  
Page 2  
Second page of message text...  
VIEW MAIL menu pane  
Message Cycle through multiple messages. SELECT the Messages button.  
Use the navigation buttons to navigate messages.  
Page Use the CHANNEL (CH +/) button to cycle through multi-page message.  
Erase Permanently remove a message. Messages are automatically deleted as  
they become outdated or if space is needed for newer incoming messages.  
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Using program guides 5  
This chapter describes:  
The different program guide styles (see page 27).  
Common program guide and menu features (see page 29).  
How to use the OneLineGuide (see page 30).  
How to set-up and use the Channel Mark Guide (see page 30).  
Selecting a program  
guide style  
Personalize the program guide to show program listings that interest you.  
You determine how your choices appear onscreen by your guide selection.  
Available guide styles are:  
Grid with Picture-in-Guide or description  
Logo with Picture-in-Guide or description  
Easy to see what programs are available at a particular time.  
Grid guide  
Shows two hours of programming divided into 30-minute blocks.  
Picture-in-Guide displays the current program in the upper right corner.  
Four channels of programming are displayed using Picture-in-Guide.  
Programs appear in a row with the channel on which they are broadcast.  
Cells with arrows indicate the  
program started at an earlier time  
or continues later than can be  
shown in the selected 2-hour  
period.  
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PROGRAM GUIDE  
All Channels  
DIRECTV Customer News  
NR  
An image of the currently airing  
program highlighted in the menu  
selection appears here  
TODAY  
8 PM  
8:30  
9 PM  
9:30  
DIRECTV Customer News  
DIRECTV Customer News  
TM  
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center  
R
DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews  
R
R
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DIRECTV FREEVIEW  
DIRECTV FREEVIEW  
If a program title cannot entirely  
fit in the space provided, an  
ellipsis () indicates that a  
portion of the title is not shown.  
You can browse five channels by turning the Picture-in-Guide off.  
PROGRAM GUIDE  
All Channels  
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DIRECTV Customer News  
NR  
A detailed description of the selected programming appears here.  
Descriptions include names of the stars and co-stars, year produced,  
a brief summary of the subject or plot and other information.  
TODAY  
8 PM  
8:30  
9 PM  
9:30  
DIRECTV Customer News  
TM  
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center  
... Previews  
... Previews  
DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews  
DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews  
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R
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DIRECTV FREEVIEW  
DIRECTV FREEVIEW  
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Browse up or down one channel at a time with the navigation buttons when  
the highlight is in the grid.  
Use the remote control CHANNEL (CH +/) button to scroll through a full  
page of guide entries at a time.  
Move the highlight to the right to show later time periods.  
Turn off the Picture-In-Guide:  
1. Press the remote control GUIDE button.  
2. Press the GUIDE button again to access the Options menu tab.  
3. Highlight the Picture-in-Guide menu button.  
4. Press SELECT to toggle the feature off.  
Press the remote control GUIDE  
button while the program guide  
appears on-screen to display the  
Guide Options menu.  
Select channels, rather than specific programs.  
Logo guide  
The current program title appears above the logo grid as you highlight each  
channel. Only current programming is available in the Logo Guide.  
Video of the current program appears in the Picture-in-Guide window as  
you highlight each channel.  
LOGO GUIDE  
All Channels  
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An image of the currently airing  
program highlighted in the menu  
selection appears here  
A description of the program currently  
airing on the highlighted network menu  
appears here, if available.  
Title of the program on the network selected in menu  
Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide active  
Use the CHANNEL (CH +/) button to scroll through the guide entries a full page  
at a time, or use the navigation buttonsto scroll through the guide entries one at a  
time. You can display the most channels per screen (refer to the figure below) by  
turning off the Picture-in Guide feature, using the description-only mode.  
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LOGO GUIDE  
All Channels  
A description of the highlighted menu selection appears here, if available.  
Title of the program on the network selected in menu  
Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide disabled (description-only mode)  
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Selecting a guide style  
1. Press the remote control MENU button.  
2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight and SELECT the Guide Options  
menu tab.  
3. From the Options menu tab, highlight your selection and press SELECT.  
4. Highlight and SELECT the Exit tab to return to the program you were  
viewing.  
Program guide and  
menu features  
The on-screen guides and menus provide a logical and convenient way to access  
system features and settings. Every guide and menu contain these elements:  
The guide or menu title  
The day of the week, date, and time appear in the upper right corner  
Menu pane selection tabs  
Menu Title  
Menu Pane  
Date and Time  
Menu  
Tabs  
MESSAGES  
Program Guide  
Guide Options  
Audio & Video  
Caller ID  
Fri, Jun 15 5:24 AM  
Read Message  
Message 1 of 3  
Erase  
Page 2  
Timer  
Second page of message text...  
Search  
Interactive  
Purchases  
Locks & Limits  
Messages  
System  
Active  
Tab  
Exit  
Common menu features  
Use the navigation buttons to move the highlight from tabs into menu panes.  
Any sub-filters appear under the guide title. The label left of the bullet  
shows the current class filter. The channel list appears right of the bullet.  
Below the date and time, small icons indicating the status of the system or  
details about the currently highlighted program title may appear. These  
icons also appear in the Channel Banner as shown in the figure below.  
Fri, May 8 10:54 AM  
Family  
4:00 PM  
to 5:00 PM  
NEW  
MAIL  
CC  
$
340  
Rated: NR Rated)  
TNN: Automobiles  
CAN’T ALT. DATA  
TAPE AUDIO SVCS.  
NEW  
MAIL  
CC  
Icon  
$
Closed  
caption  
available  
Pay Interactive Dolby Digital  
per programming audio  
Other  
Unread Limits  
Limits  
Data  
available  
Taping  
not  
allowed  
Meaning  
audio  
mail  
enforced over-  
ride  
view available  
available  
available  
Channel Banner Icons  
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The Channel Banner appears at the top of the screen whenever you use the  
CHANNEL (CH +/) button to change channels. Press the remote control DISPLAY  
button to display the banner at any time.  
More detailed information appears in the Info Banner beneath the Channel  
Banner if you press the DISPLAY button a second time. Banners disappear from  
the screen after a few seconds, but you can remove them from the screen  
instantly by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control.  
The OneLine Guide The OneLineGuide appears at the bottom of the screen when you press the  
navigation buttons up or down while watching TV. You will see the channel call  
sign and number, titles, and program start and end times. Use the navigation  
buttons to move up or down while using the OneLine Guide to see the next or  
previous available channel. Press SELECT to tune to the channel.  
360  
10:30  
11 AM  
11:30  
NOON  
Family Classics The O’Reilly Factor  
PROGRAM GUIDE Family  
OneLine Guide  
TheStreet.com  
FNC  
You can also enter a channel number using the numeric keypad to display the  
OneLine Guide for that channel. OneLine Guide content varies according to  
FAV LIST menu selections and other filters. Press the EXIT button on the remote  
control to instantly remove the guide.  
Using Channel Mark The Channel Mark feature is a quick access guide to nine of your favorite  
channels. While no other menus are displayed, press the SELECT button on the  
remote control to show the Channel Mark panel. Use the navigation buttons to  
highlight the desired channel. The header area of the panel displays the title of  
the program currently airing on the highlighted channel. Press SELECT to tune  
to that channel.  
DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev  
Setup  
Channel Mark Menu  
Specify these channels using the Ch. Mark menu tab after selecting Guide  
Options from the MAIN MENU. Highlight an unassigned channel box and press  
SELECT. Enter the desired channel using the navigation buttons, numeric remote  
control buttons, or the CHANNEL (CH +/) button.  
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Setting favorites and filters 6  
This chapter explains:  
How to create a channel list (this page).  
Renaming a channel list (see page 32).  
Using Auto Set, Add All, and Del All functions (see page 32).  
How to filter the program guide (see page 33).  
How to change guide times (see page 34).  
Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available  
channels into groupings suitable for your household. Each list can contain as  
many or as few channels as you wish. You can customize these groups several  
ways. For example, Fav. A could be Dads favorite channels, Fav. B could be  
Moms favorites, Fav. C could be the kidschannels, and Family could be all  
channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family.  
Using favorite  
channel lists  
1. Press the remote control MENU button.  
Creating a channel list  
2. Select the Guide Options from the MAIN MENU.  
3. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the Fav Setup tab.  
4. Press SELECT to open the FAVORITE LIST SETUP pane shown below.  
FAVORITE LIST SETUP  
Theme  
Wed, Aug 1 7:14 PM  
List: MYLIST  
Times  
Channel  
120 WABC  
Auto Set  
Rename  
Add All  
Del. All  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
121 WQED  
122 ESPN  
123 HBOW  
Options  
Ch. Mark  
Exit  
Return  
Quality entertainment for the whole family,  
featuring animated XYZ classics, original  
series, entertainment specials, and movies.  
The four columns of small boxes on the right hand side of the pane are the Tag  
Boxes. The first three columns are the Fav.A, Fav.B, and Fav.C. channel lists.  
The farthest right hand column is the Family list.  
Note: If the receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels are  
accessible. If the Family list has not had channels added to it, no channels can  
be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this inconvenience,  
create the Family list before locking the receiver. See Chapter 7 Using access  
controls, on page 35 for additional details about controlling system access.  
5. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the tag box that corresponds to the  
channel number and list that you wish to create or change.  
6. Press SELECT to add or remove the check mark, which indicates that the  
channel in that row is included in the list shown at the top of the column.  
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To help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel, the title of  
the program currently airing on that channel appears at the top of the screen.  
7. Scroll up or down to view channels and descriptions. Press SELECT to add  
channels to your list.  
8. When you have added all of the channels you want to your list, use the  
navigation buttons to highlight and SELECT the Exit tab to resume viewing.  
Once you have created your lists, Use the remote control FAVORITE button to  
cycle through them quickly and easily. Each press cycles to next channel list.  
You can also select a list by highlighting the Fav List tab.  
FAVORITE LIST  
Wed, Aug 1 8:16 PM  
Theme  
Times  
Select Favorite List to filter Guide  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
Options  
Ch. Mark  
Exit  
All Channels  
FAV. A  
FAV. B  
FAV. C  
Return  
Family  
1. Highlight the Rename button and press SELECT.  
A Rename List pop-up menu appears. You can rename the first three lists.  
You cannot rename the All and Family lists.  
Renaming a channel list:  
2. Highlight the list you wish to rename and press SELECT. A buttonboard  
pop-up panel appears.  
3. Highlight the desired letter using the navigation buttons.  
4. Press SELECT to enter the letter.  
5. When finished, Select OK.  
1. SELECT the Auto Set button. A pop-up menu appears showing each of the  
channel lists.  
Creating an Auto Set list  
2. Highlight and SELECT a channel list to be programmed.  
Once selected, the Auto Set Progress pop-up status panel appears. It may  
take several minutes for the receiver to scan through all of the channels and  
determine which ones you are authorized to receive. The results of this scan  
will be stored in the designated channel list.  
Note: Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice  
channels or include some pay per view channels. This does not mean that  
the receiver is faulty. These channels were excluded or included due to the  
DIRECTV Receivers analysis process. You can manually edit the lists to  
correct these oversights.  
Selecting the Del All menu button clears all channels from the list you have  
chosen. Add All has the opposite effect, creating a list of all the channels you are  
authorized to receive.  
Adding and removing all  
channels  
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Filtering the program Press the remote control GUIDE button while in a guide. A pop-up menu  
provides filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By combining  
each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels to those that  
match your viewing interests.  
guide  
From the MAIN MENU, select the GUIDE OPTIONS tab. The CATEGORY  
FILTER menu appears, listing all available program category groups.  
Using Theme Filters  
CATEGORY FILTER  
Theme  
Wed, Jul 18 7:15 PM  
Times  
Select a Category to filter Guide  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
Options  
Ch. Mark  
Exit  
All  
Movies  
Sports  
Specials  
Series  
Return  
News  
Shopping  
After choosing a category (other than All), the drop-down menu is replaced by  
the Types pop-up menu. This menu allows you to further refine a chosen theme.  
In addition to All, you can select popular categories that can be quickly selected  
using the remote control GUIDE button.  
For example, if you chose Series for the category, you can now choose a type of  
movie such as Children, Comedy, Cultural Arts, Drama, and others. Refer to  
the figure below  
CATEGORY FILTER  
Theme  
CATEGORY FILTER  
Theme  
Wed, Jul 18 7:15 PM  
Wed, Jul 18 7:15 PM  
Series  
Times  
Times  
Select a Category to filter Guide  
ter Guide  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
Options  
Ch. Mark  
Exit  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
Options  
Ch. Mark  
Exit  
All  
Children  
Comedy  
Cultural Arts  
Drama  
All  
Movies  
Sports  
Specials  
Series  
Educational  
Gen. Interest  
Return  
Return  
How-To  
Mature  
News  
Shopping  
After selecting one of these, the guide will be further filtered to show only those  
channels offering programs of the selected category and type.  
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Highlight the Times menu tab. The GUIDE TIMES menu shown below provides  
easy access to future programming information. Simply select the time you  
want the guide to begin. After a few seconds, the selected guide appears.  
Selecting guide times  
Wed, Jul 18 9:24PM  
GUIDE TIMES  
Theme  
Advance Program Guide  
to Chosen Time  
Times  
Fav List  
Fav Setup  
Current  
Options  
Ch. Menu  
Exit  
Wed, 11:00PM  
Thu, 5:00AM  
Thu, 11:00AM  
Thu, 5:00PM  
Thu, 11:00PM  
Fri, 5:00AM  
Return  
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Using access controls 7  
This chapter explains:  
How to lock and unlock the system (this page).  
How to set a maximum ratings limit (see page 36).  
Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 37).  
Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of  
DIRECTV® programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits  
provide a great degree of control. The DIRECTV Receiver must be locked for  
the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be enforced.  
Locking & unlocking When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits  
or restrictions are in effect). You must lock the system to enforce the limits  
(spending, ratings, TV timer, and Familyfavorite list).  
the system  
Note: Once the DIRECTV Receiver is locked, only existing Family list  
channels will be accessible. If the Family list does not contain any channels,  
no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid  
this, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver.  
When you SELECT the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel appears.  
How to lock the system  
PARENTAL LOCK  
Lock  
Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM  
Fav Setup  
Ratings  
Limits  
Enforce rating, spending, and  
viewing limits, and restrict  
access to Family list channels.  
Exit  
Enter the 4 digit passcode to  
lock(unlock) your receiver.  
Return  
Lock  
1. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.  
2. Highlight and SELECT OK.  
Press Cancel to clear the locking  
process.  
3. Enter the code again to confirm.  
4. Highlight and SELECT OK.  
If you forget your four-digit code, you  
must call DIRECTV.  
Once you select OK, the satellite receiver is locked. You must enter the passcode  
to unlock it. A lock symbol icon appears at the top of every menu screen to  
remind you that the system is locked.  
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PARENTAL LOCK  
Lock  
Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM  
Fav Setup  
Ratings  
Limits  
Enforce rating, spending, and  
viewing limits, and restrict  
access to Family list channels.  
Exit  
Enter the 4 digit passcode to  
lock(unlock) your receiver.  
Return  
Lock  
LOCK SYSTEM  
CONFIRM PASSCODE  
Passcode  
Passcode  
OK  
Cancel  
OK  
Cancel  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
To remove the lock and its restrictions:  
Unlocking the system  
1. Highlight the Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU.  
2. SELECT the Unlock menu button.  
3. Enter the code you entered to lock the system.  
The button used to lock the system  
is also used to unlock the system.  
Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed!  
Choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect.  
Program ratings indicate the suitability of a programs content for a given  
audience.  
Setting ratings limits  
Highlight the Ratings tab. Highlight and select the highest rating you wish to  
allow. The chosen rating will be checked as shown below.  
RATING LIMITS  
Lock  
Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM  
Fav Setup  
Ratings  
Limits  
Lock All  
NR-Content  
Exit  
NR (Not Rated)  
R
Return  
G
NR-Mature  
NC-17  
PG  
Allow All  
PG-13  
You may choose to Lock All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit.  
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Highlight the Limits tab to set the maximum spending limit. You can set the  
maximum purchase price on a per-event basis.  
Setting spending and  
time limits  
To change the displayed limit:  
1. Highlight the Max Spending button  
2. Press SELECT to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up panel.  
Use this menu to set the specific hours and maximum hours the satellite receiver  
can be used for viewing.  
Wed, Jul 18 10:11 AM  
$5.00  
SPENDING/VIEWING LIMITS  
Lock  
Max Spending  
Fav Setup  
Ratings  
Limits  
Exit  
Monday  
Tuesday  
Wednesday  
Thursday  
Friday  
24:00 Hours allowed  
24:00 Hours allowed  
24:00 Hours allowed  
24:00 Hours allowed  
24:00 Hours allowed  
24:00 Hours allowed  
24:00 Hours allowed  
Return  
Saturday  
Sunday  
Total time watched today: 1:12  
3. Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the  
navigation buttons to increase or decrease each digit.  
4. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the digit that you want to change.  
The maximum limit is $655 per event.  
5. Highlight OK and press SELECT to confirm the entered amount.  
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Questions & Answers A  
Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? We have compiled some the  
most common questions and their answers here. We hope they help!  
Q I had a signal but now I am getting a message Searching for satellite  
signal. To access related utilities, press SELECT.What happened?  
A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception. This loss of  
signal is temporary. Also check for new growth on trees and bushes that  
could be blocking the signal. One other possibility is that the wind or  
someone has moved the satellite dish antenna.  
Q Why cant I control my TV?  
A Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, you must  
program your remote control to match your different devices. See Chapter 3  
Using the remote control in this manual for specific instructions. If you  
have already successfully programmed your remote control, try pressing the  
appropriate function key or sliding the device switch to the appropriate  
device to put your remote in the proper mode. Then try controlling that  
device. Also, make sure that the batteries in the remote control are fresh.  
Q My satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys. Whats wrong?  
A Most likely, if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesnt  
work, try pressing the SAT button (or moving the devce switch to SAT on  
the RM-Y812 remote) before trying to control the digital satellite receiver.  
If that doesnt work, or if the front panel buttons dont work either, unplug  
your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.  
Q Some channels look good, while others freeze or indicate that no signal is  
available. Whats wrong?  
A The most common causes for this behavior relate to an improperly  
grounded satellite cable. Check the cable between your digital satellite  
receiver and the satellite dish antenna. Confirm that RG-6 (not RG-59)  
cable is used and does not exceed 100 feet in length. Longer cable runs  
require amplification. This special amplifier is available from your dealer.  
Q How can I watch one channel while recording another?  
A With only one digital satellite receiver, unfortunately, you cant. Each  
receiver can only decode one channel at a time.  
Q Im getting a message to call a telephone number. Why?  
A There are many different reasons for this. If you want to watch the channel  
that is displaying the message, call DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288.  
Q Why dont I have an on-screen offer to purchase pay per view programs?  
A
There are three possibilities; your digital satellite receiver must be  
connected to a phone line and it is not, or DIRECTV doesnt realize that  
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your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on-screen  
purchases. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288 for assistance.  
Q Can I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver?  
A
There are three ways to receive local programming:  
If you are in an area where local programming is available via satellite  
and have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to arrange  
for the necessary subscription package.  
Install a traditional antenna (i.e., roof mounted, attic mounted, rabbit  
ears).  
Arrange for basic or lifelinecable TV service from your local cable  
company.  
If you select item 1 above, your local programming appears in the program  
guide like any other channel. For options 2 or 3, connect the local signal to  
the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver.  
®
Use the TV/SAT key to switch between DIRECTV programming and local  
programming provided on the OUT TO TV connector.  
Q If I have questions about my satellite system or need to have it serviced, who  
should I call?  
A
For questions about your equipment, contact the Sony Satellite Information  
Center at 1-800-838-SONY (7669).  
If you need assistance with your subscription, such as adding channels,  
contact DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288.  
Q I think I set an event to record on my VCR, but when I played the tape back  
nothing was there. What could be wrong?  
A
There are several possible reasons for this. First, check that the VCR was  
programmed correctly and left turned on and the input matches the output  
from your digital satellite receiver. Confirm that you were authorized to tape  
the chosen program.  
Q Why do I need to connect the satellite receiver to a telephone line?  
A
The telephone connection is used by the satellite receiver to report purchase  
activity to DIRECTV.  
Q I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound.  
Why?  
A
Your digital satellite receiver was reporting any pay per view activity that  
may have occurred. This rarely happens and only lasts for a minute or so.  
Q What if my question isnt listed here?  
A
Contact your dealer or the Sony Satellite Information Center at  
1-800-838-SONY (7669).  
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Manufacturers device control codes  
B
The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls are compatible with most models  
of the following brands:  
TV Codes  
ManufacturerAND  
Sony  
VCR Codes  
CodeODE NUMBER  
101  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Sony  
301, 302, 303  
338  
Admiral (M. Ward)  
ABC  
102, 109, 114  
112  
Aiwa  
Audio Dynamic  
Bell & Howell (M. Ward)  
Broksonic  
Canon  
314, 347  
Bell & Howell (M. Ward)  
Broksonic  
Craig  
109, 114, 138  
103, 112  
330, 343  
317, 319  
120–123  
308, 309  
Croslex  
111  
Citizen  
332  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
103, 119, 123  
103, 135, 136  
113  
Craig  
302, 315, 332  
304, 309, 338  
309, 312, 341  
314, 336, 337  
304  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
103, 113, 115, 120–123  
125  
DBX  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
Fisher  
General Electric  
Goldstar  
102, 103, 107, 118  
103, 112, 113, 130  
103, 113, 131, 132  
102, 103, 107, 118, 130  
128, 129  
316–320, 341  
330, 333–335  
338  
Hitachi  
Funai  
JCPenney  
JVC  
General Electric  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
304, 309, 329  
322, 339, 340  
332  
KTV  
103, 113, 123, 133, 134  
102, 103, 111, 112, 119, 125  
107, 111–113  
103, 112, 124  
103, 112  
LXI (Sears)  
Magnavox  
Mitshubishi/MGA  
NEC  
304, 305, 306, 338  
315  
HQ  
Instant Replay  
JC Penney  
JVC  
308, 309  
304, 305, 309, 314, 330, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337  
314, 332, 336, 337  
305, 330, 332–335, 338  
308–310  
Panasonic  
Philco  
107, 116–118  
109, 111, 118  
111  
Kenwood  
LXI (Sears)  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Philips  
Pilot  
103  
Pioneer  
118, 119, 137  
103, 108  
314, 336, 337  
332  
Portland  
Marta  
Quasar  
107, 110  
Memorex  
Minolta  
309, 335  
Radio Shack  
RCA/Proscan  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
102, 112, 123, 124  
102–108  
304, 305  
Mitshubish/MGA  
Multitech  
NEC  
323–326  
103, 112, 113, 126  
125  
321,325, 338  
314, 336, 337  
308, 309  
Scott  
112, 123  
Olympic  
Sharp  
113–115  
Optimus  
Panasonic  
Pentax  
327  
Signature 2000 (M. Ward)  
Sylvania  
109, 114  
306–309  
108, 111, 112  
123, 139  
304, 305  
Symphonic  
Teknika  
Philco  
308, 309  
109  
Phillips  
308–310  
Toshiba  
114, 119  
Pioneer  
308  
Videch  
103, 112, 131  
103, 112, 113, 115  
108, 110  
Quasar  
306, 308, 309  
304, 305, 308–313  
309, 324, 328, 330, 335, 338  
314  
Wards  
RCA/Proscan  
Realistic  
Sansui  
Zenith  
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AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only)  
ManufacturerAND  
CodeODE NUMBER  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Singer  
315  
Sony  
501, 521  
516–518  
519  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
313, 321, 322  
330, 335  
Denon (Sharp)  
Harmon  
Scott  
312, 313, 321, 323–326, 335  
325, 327, 328  
315  
JVC  
506–508  
504, 505  
520  
Sharp  
Kenwood  
McIntosh  
Onkyo  
Shintom  
Signature 2000 (M. Ward)  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
327, 336  
512, 513  
502, 503  
509–511  
514, 515  
308–310, 338  
338  
Pioneer  
Technics  
Yamaha  
332  
Tatung  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336–338  
308, 309  
Teac  
Technics  
Teknica  
338, 342  
Toshiba  
311, 312  
Wards  
327, 328, 331, 332, 335  
314, 330, 336, 337  
331  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
DVD Codes (RM-Y807 Only)  
ManufacturerAND  
CodeODE NUMBER  
Sony  
601  
604  
605  
602  
603  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
RCA  
Toshiba  
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Limited Warranty  
Digital Satellite Receivers  
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (SONY) warrants this hardware  
Product against defects in material or workmanship as follows:  
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has  
been altered or removed from the Product. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY  
Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how  
long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
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 or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90  
day period, you must pay for all labor charges.  
2. Parts: For a period of one year from the original date of  
purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt  
replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any  
replacements will be warranted for the longer of the remainder  
of the original warranty period or 90 days from the installation  
of the parts by a SONY authorized DIRECTV System installer  
or facility.  
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has  
established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:  
For assistance with installation, contact the dealer from whom you  
purchased your Digital Satellite Receiver.  
To obtain warranty service:  
For product information or operation, for service assistance or for  
resolution of a service problem, call:  
If the Product was installed by a SONY authorized  
DIRECTV System installer, contact that installer for  
instructions.  
Sony Satellite System Information Center  
1-800-838-SONY (7669)  
If the Product was not installed by a SONY authorized  
DIRECTV System installer, you must take the Product or  
deliver the Product in either its original packaging or  
packaging affording an equal degree of protection (with  
freight prepaid), to a SONY authorized DIRECTV System  
service facility. To locate the closest such facility, please call  
the telephone number listed below.  
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer,  
call:  
1-800-488-SONY (7669)  
About Sony Customer Support  
Every DIRECTV System manufactured by Sony comes with  
Sonys Express Support at no charge to you. In the event of a  
system failure meeting the requirements stated above which occurs  
within ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase, our  
Express Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its  
way to you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday  
until 7:30 pm Eastern Time; Saturday delivery depends upon zip  
code). All it takes is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit,  
and Sony will pay freight in both directions.  
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set  
up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does  
not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident,  
misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or  
to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover improper  
installation (if not installed by a SONY authorized DIRECTV  
System installer), loss of use of the Product, or wasted  
programming charges due to Product malfunction. This warranty  
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance,  
connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by  
anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the  
Product. This warranty does not cover software contained in the  
Product, which is subject to a separate Software License  
Agreement. This warranty is valid only in the United States. Proof  
of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is  
evidence that the Product is within the Warranty period must be  
presented to obtain warranty service.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS  
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.  
SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT  
SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF  
THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO  
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SONY’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED  
THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO  
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.  
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Software License Agreement  
License and Restrictions  
Export Requirements and U.S. Government Restricted  
Rights  
Sony Electronics Inc. (Sony) grants User a license to Use one copy of the  
software which is provided to you as part of this Sony product (Software).  
"Use" means storing, loading, installing, executing or displaying the  
Software. User may not copy, modify the Software or disable any licensing  
or control features of the Software. No portion of the Software may be  
reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written permission  
from Sony. User is not permitted to modify, distribute, publish, transmit or  
create derivative works of any Software included for any public or  
commercial purposes. Except as specified above, nothing contained herein  
shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any  
license or right under any patent, trademark or copyright of Sony, its affiliates  
or any third party licensor. User may not in any way sell, lease, rent, license,  
sublicense or otherwise distribute the Software. The Software may only be  
accessed by the functionality of the Sony product in which the Software is  
incorporated by Sony (the Product(s)), and a User shall not intentionally  
make the Software directly accessible to others or to hardware other than the  
Products, or otherwise expose an API. Nothing in this Agreement grants User  
any rights, license or interest with respect to source code of the Software.  
User shall not modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble  
the Software or any part thereof or otherwise attempt to derive source code  
or create derivative works therefrom, and shall not authorize any third party  
to do any of the foregoing unless Sony's prior written consent is obtained.  
Sony may elect to provide to User updates and other support services for the  
licensed Software. All updates provided to User shall constitute licensed  
Software under this License, and such updates shall be governed by the terms  
hereof.  
User may not export or re-export the Software or any copy or adaptation in  
violation of any applicable laws or regulations. The Software and  
documentation have been developed entirely at private expense and are  
provided as "Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights" in  
accordance with FAR 52.227-19 (1987) or limited rights in technical data in  
accordance with FAR 52.227-14 (1987). User has only those rights provided  
for such Software and documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS  
clause or this Sony Software License Agreement.  
Limited Warranty  
Sony warrants to User that the Software will perofrm substantially in  
accordance with published specifications for a period equal to ninety (90)  
days from the original date of purchase when properly installed and used.  
Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate  
maintenance, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by  
Sony, (c) unauthorized modification of the Software or the Product, or (d)  
improper site preparation or maintenance. If Sony receives notice of a  
covered defect(s) during the warranty period, Sony will replace Software that  
does not perform substantially in accordance with published specifications.  
Sony does not warrant that the operation of the Software and/or Product will  
be uninterrupted or error free. If Sony is unable, within a reasonable time, to  
repair or replace any Software to a condition as warranted, User shall be  
entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the Product.  
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED ABOVE, THE SOFTWARE IS  
PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY AND SONY, ITS  
AFFILIATES AND ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS DISCLAIM  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT,  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE. THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT  
ARE USER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS  
INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL SONY, ITS AFFILIATES  
OR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR  
LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT),  
EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN  
CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS  
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN  
NO EVENT WILL SONY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR THIRD  
PARTY LICENSOR’S LIABILITY UNDER AGREEMENT,  
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED  
THE COST OF THE PRODUCT.  
Intellectual Property  
The Software is owned and copyrighted by Sony, its affiliates or its third  
party licensors. Users license confers no title or ownership in the Software  
and is not a sale of any rights in the Software. Sony's affiliates and/or third  
party suppliers may protect their rights directly in the event of any User  
violation of this Agreement. The trademarks, tradenames, Product  
designation, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed with this Software  
are the property of Sony, its affiliates or third party licensors, and User shall  
acquire no rights of any kind in or to any Mark under which the Software and/  
or Products are marketed. User is not permitted to use these Marks without  
the prior written consent of Sony, its affiliates or the applicable third party  
licensor which may own the Mark. "Sony" is a registered trademark of Sony  
Corporation. User agrees not to remove, alter or destroy any patent,  
trademark or copyright markings or notices placed upon or contained within  
the Software, User Manuals or documentation. User further agrees to insert  
and maintain with the Software and any documentation a copyright notice in  
Users name.  
General  
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and executed in the  
State of California and both parties agree that any dispute arising  
hereunder related to this Agreement or the Product will be governed by  
laws of the State of California, exclusive of its conflicts of law principles  
and that the courts in the County of San Diego, California will have  
exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes. FURTHER THE PARTIES  
HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY  
ACTION OR SUIT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR  
OTHERWISE ARISING FROM THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN  
THE PARTIES HERETO. This Agreement shall be binding upon the  
partiesauthorized successor and assignees. Neither partys waiver of any  
breach or failure to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement at any  
time shall in any way affect, limit or waive such partys right thereafter to  
enforce and compel strict compliance with every other provision. No  
modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed  
by both parties.  
Termination  
Users license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Product.  
Upon transfer, User must deliver the Software, including any copies and  
related documentation, to the transferee. The transferee must accept these  
License Terms as a condition to the transfer. Otherwise, Sony does not  
authorize the transfer and the User and transferee will be in violation of this  
Agreement should the transferee use the Product. This license will  
automatically terminate upon Users failure to comply with any of these  
License Terms. Upon termination, User must stop using the Product and  
immediately destroy the Software, together with all copies, adaptations and  
merged portions in any form and/or return it to Sony.  
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Specifications  
Supplied  
Accessories  
Input Jacks  
VHF/UHF IN  
SATELLITE IN  
Cable Type  
75 ohm f-type  
75 ohm f-type  
Remote Control  
RM-Y807 (SAT-A65)  
RM-Y812 (SAT-B65)  
RF REMOTE (SAT-A65 only) Supplied RF Antenna  
Size AA Batteries (2)  
Access Card  
AC IN (120 V, 60 Hz)  
Supplied AC Power Cord  
Audio/Video Cable  
S-Video Cable  
(SAT-A65 only)  
Output Jacks SAT-A65  
VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT  
VCR CONTROL  
Cable Type  
Coaxial (RF) Cable  
Telephone Line Cord  
VCR Controller (1)  
RF Antenna  
75 ohm f-type  
Supplied VCR Controller  
RJ-11  
(SAT-A65 only)  
(SAT-A65 only)  
LOW SPEED DATA  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Optical Rectangular  
S-VIDEO  
4-pin mini DIN  
RCA Type  
RCA Type  
RJ-11  
Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite  
Receiver Accessories  
AUDIO L/R (2)  
VIDEO (2)  
Satellite Antenna  
SAN-18D4  
TEL LINE  
Output Jacks SAT-B65  
VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT  
S-VIDEO  
Cable Type  
75 ohm f-type  
4-pin mini DIN  
RCA Type  
RCA Type  
RJ-11  
Satellite Antenna  
SAN-24MD1  
Local TV Antenna  
ANJ-AA1  
AUDIO L/R  
VIDEO  
TEL LINE  
General  
Input Frequency  
Power Requirements  
Power Consumption  
Dimension (w/h/d)  
950-1450 Mhz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
24 W typical  
11.0 x 2.5 x 8.4 inches  
280 x 64 x 214 mm  
Weight (unit)  
3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
Pro Logic 10  
Menu  
color 26  
A
A/V receiver, connecting 9  
Access card, new 24  
Advance select 19  
Aligning the antenna 4  
Alternate audio 21  
Antenna  
E
features 29  
function overview 17  
icons 3  
language 26  
tabs 29  
Edit preselected program 20  
Elevation angle, determining 4  
Emitter, VCR control cable 9  
English language menus 26  
Entertainment system,  
Menu"translucency 26  
Multiple box icon 3  
alignment values 4  
cable, connecting 2  
pointing 4  
connecting 9  
N
F
terrestrial 7  
Navigation buttons  
functions 11, 15  
remote control 15  
New mail icon 26  
Factory settings, restore 26  
Front panel controls 4  
Audio  
balance 21  
balance control 22  
connection 22  
G
digital 22  
Azimuth angle, determining 4  
Guide  
O
features 29  
grid style 27  
logo style 28  
selecting style 27  
On-screen menu language 26  
Optimize 22  
Options list icon 3  
Ordering events via phone 18  
Output channel, setting 25  
B
Balance, audio 22  
Batteries, installiing 15  
Brightness, video 23  
H
Button board, change layout 24  
History, purchase 18  
P
C
I
Past puchases pane 18  
Pay per view  
Caller ID, disable 26  
Cant Tape message 10  
Cancel purchase 18  
Changing menu language 26  
Channel banner  
Icons  
history 18  
purchase 18  
upcoming events 18  
Phone jack connection 3  
Picture-In-Guide  
options 27  
interactive features 16  
menu 3  
multiple box 3  
new mail 26  
on-screen display 3  
option list 3  
taping 19  
location 30  
removing from screen 30  
Channel Mark, assigning  
channels 30  
Channel Set function 25  
Color scheme, changing 26  
Contrast, screen 23  
Controls  
turning off 28  
PicturePerfect, adjusting 22  
Preferences, system 25  
Program guide  
features 29  
styles 27  
Purchase Pay Per View event 18  
Purchases not listed 18  
toggle 3, 24  
viewing 19  
ID, receiver 25  
Info Banner, using 30  
Input key enable 25  
front panel 4  
VCR, testing 9  
L
Crosstalk, reducing 25  
Language, menu 26  
Locate satellite 4  
Locking a channel 25  
R
D
Rear panel  
connections 2  
Default audio 21  
Delete event, preselected 20  
Dish antenna pointing 4  
Dolby  
phone jack connector 3  
Receiver ID, changing 25  
Recording  
M
Mail  
Erase 26  
message 26  
viewing 26  
unattended 19  
VCR setup 20  
digital connection 9  
logo icon 21  
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Remote control  
S-Video connection 3  
System menu functions 24  
System Setup screen 4  
U
batteries 15  
models 11  
Unattended recording 20  
Unviewed purchases 18  
Upcoming purchases menu 18  
sensor, VCR 8  
Replacing batteries 15  
Restore factory settings 26  
T
Tabs, menu 29  
Tag boxes 31  
Telephone connection 3  
Testing  
V
S
VCR  
connecting 8  
control cable 8, 9  
remote control sensor 8  
SETUP menu 9  
testing 9  
Saturation, video 23  
Scanning remote control codes 11  
Schedule programs 19  
Search entries 24  
Search for words 23  
SELECT control 15  
Selecting a menu item 15  
Signal indication 5  
results 5, 6  
satellite signal 5  
Toggle icon 24  
Translucency setting 26  
Transponder  
Video  
contrast 22  
saturation 22  
signal strength 5  
testing 5  
Spanish language menus 26  
Standby mode 24  
Surround sound, Dolby 9  
TV connection types 3  
Z
ZIP code antenna alignment 4  
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Contact Sony with questions about your  
Digital Satellite Receiver:  
1-800-838-SONY (7669)  
Contact DIRECTV with questions about  
service or programming:  
1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)  
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