3-867-248-22 (1)
DIRECTV Dig it a l
Sa t e llit e Re ce ive r
Operating Instructions
Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for
the first time, follow the instructions in “Connecting Your
Digital Satellite Receiver” on pages 6-13 and “Setting Up
Your Digital Satellite Receiver” on pages 22-33.
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-A50 MODEL ONLY
RF ANTENNA: This Digital Satellite Receiver is shipped
with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To
use the RF feature (and the RF Antenna) you must change
the factory setting (IR only) to the RF setting (RF only)
using the on-screen displays, as described in these
Operating Instructions.
®
SAT-A50
SAT-B50
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Getting Started!
Connecting Your Digital
Satellite Receiver (Page 6)
Using Your Remote Control
(Page 14)
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3
4
5
6
7
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SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Setting Up Your Digital
Satellite Receiver (Page 22)
Using the Program Guide
(Page 36)
Using the Favorite Stations
Guide (Page 39)
Setting Locks & Limits
(Page 53)
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Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Digital Satellite Receiver. This manual can
help you to become familiar with the many great features of the Digital Satellite Receiver.
Check below to find out about some of the most exciting features.
Convenience and Ease-of-Use
• Access all the system features and functions with the easy-to-use on-screen menu icons.
See page 21.
• The Program Guide shows the picture and sound in the Media Window™ while you check
station and program information. See page 36.
• The Alpha List lets you search for your favorite programs by name. See page 35.
• The Category Guide displays program choices by type, including Sports and Movies, and
adds sub-categories like Drama and Comedy. See page 37.
• The Station Index with Surf feature lets you view your current program in the Media
Window while checking other stations in the Station Index. See pages 38 and 46.
• The One Button Record and VCR Control features allow you to easily record your favorite
programming on your VCR. See pages 25–27 and page 60.
• SAT-A50 model: Operate your Digital Satellite Receiver from another room or from
behind a cabinet by setting up the RF feature on your remote control. See pages 31–33.
Excellent Performance
• Use the Timer & Rec feature to be sure you won’t miss your favorite programs.
See page 60.
• The Auto Title Insert feature for VCR recording can display program information at the
beginning of any Timer & Rec event. You’ll have a convenient “title” recorded at the
beginning of your tapes. See page 25.
• Chose to listen to different audio tracks available with many programs. See page 64.
• SAT-A50 model: Select Dolby Digital audio to truly make your home theater come alive.
See page 64.
Easy to Customize
• Organize the channels your family watches most often by setting up the Favorite Stations
guide. See pages 39–41.
• Control access to programming with the Locks & Limits feature. See pages 53–58.
• Set up the Custom Stations feature to exclude stations that you don’t want to see from the
Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index. See pages 49–50.
• Choose your favorite color palette for the on-screen displays. See pages 46–47.
• Select if stations are listed in numerical or alphabetical order with the Station Order
feature. See page 46.
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Contents
Adjusting the Displays
(PREFERENCES)..................................................45
Connecting Your Digital Satellite
Receiver
View ing Messages
(MESSAGES) ......................................................52
Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna
and Telephone Line ............................................ 8
Setting Locks and Limits
(LOCKS & LIMITS)..............................................53
Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna
(SAT-A50 only).................................................. 12
Checking Pay Per View Purchases
(PURCHASES).....................................................59
Scheduling Programs
(TIMER & REC) ...................................................60
View ing Pictures From Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
Setting Audio Options
(AUDIO) .............................................................64
Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver
(SYSTEM)........................................................... 22
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception
(SAT-A50 only).................................................................. 31
View ing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)............................................................ 34
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Co n n e ct in g Yo u r Dig it a l Sa t e llit e Re ce ive r
Ca rt o n Co n t e n t s
Check to make sure the following items are in the Digital Satellite
Receiver’s carton.
If you are missing any items, contact your Sony dealer.
RF Antenna**
Digital Satellite
Receiver
3
+
6
2
9
5
1
Access Card
8
4
0
7
Remote
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Control*
AC Pow er Cord
Size AA Batteries
VCR Controller
Audio/Video Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
Telephone Cord
S-Video Cable**
* The RM-Y802 Remote Control shown.
** The RF Antenna and S-Video cable are not included with the SAT-B50
model.
Note
Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the Digital Satellite
Receiver in the future.
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Co n n e ct io n
Ove rvie w
St e p 1: In se rt in g t h e
Ba t t e rie s
Follow the procedures or make the connections in
each of the steps to connect your Digital Satellite
Receiver.
Before you can use the remote control, you must
insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this
remote control to operate other audio/ video
equipment, such as a TV or VCR, you must set up the
remote control (see page 65).
Step 1: Inserting the Batteries
Page 7
1 Push and slide open the battery
compartment.
v
Step 2: Connecting the Satellite
Dish Antenna and
Telephone Line
Page 8
v
2 Insert tw o size AA batteries
(supplied).
Step 3: Connecting Your TV
Page 9
Be sure to match the + and – marks on the
batteries with the + and – marks inside the battery
compartment.
v
Step 4: Adding a VCR and
Audio System
(advanced connection)
Page 10
v
Notes
• When the batteries become weak, the Function button
indicators flash. If the remote control does not work
properly, the batteries may be weak.
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new
ones. Do not mix different types of batteries together.
• When you remove the batteries, any manufacturer codes
you’ve set up may be erased. To set up the remote control
again, see “Setting Up the Remote Control” on page 65.
Step 5: Connecting the VCR
Controller
(advanced connection)
Page 11
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Step 6: Connecting the RF
Antenna (SAT-A50 only)
(advanced connection)
Page 12
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Step 7: Connecting the AC
Pow er Cord
Page 13
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Step 8: Inserting the Access
Card
Page 13
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St e p 2: Co n n e ct in g t h e Sa t e llit e Dish An t e n n a
a n d Te le p h o n e Lin e
The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signals
from, the Satellite Dish Antenna. The telephone line connection
periodically sends information about your receiver and Access Card to
your service provider.
Digital Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
VIDEO
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN
ATA
LOW SPEED D
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
S VIDEO
(OPTICAL)
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
TEL LINE
OL
VCR CONTR
1
2
Connect the TEL LINE
jack to a telephone
line w all jack using
the supplied
2
1
Connect the SATELLITE IN
jack to your Satellite Dish
Antenna using RG-6
coaxial cable.
telephone cord.
RG-6 Coaxial Cable from
Satellite Dish Antenna
Telephone Cord
Notes
• The SAT-A50 model is shown.
Connections for the SAT-B50
model are the same.
• Your Satellite Dish Antenna
Installation/ Operating
Instructions provides detailed
instructions on how to install
RG-6 coaxial cable from your
Satellite Dish Antenna.
CAUTION
Only connect your authorized
Satellite Dish Antenna to the
SATELLITE IN jack as described
in the Installation/ Operating
Instructions.
Connecting any other equipment
to this jack could result in damage
to the equipment and/ or receiver.
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St e p 3: Co n n e ct in g Yo u r TV
Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below. Refer
to your TV’s instruction manual for more information.
If you have a local TV antenna or cable
company service
1
Connect it to the VHF/ UHF IN jack on your Digital
Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF
adapter (not supplied).
You can view local stations using your TV controls.
Note
You must use the VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack to
connect to your TV or VCR when a local TV antenna
or cable company service is connected to the
VHF/ UHF IN jack (see “2c” below and on page 10).
Coaxial
Cable
1
Digital Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
VIDEO
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN
ATA
LOW SPEED D
VHF/UHF IN
1
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
2
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
R
TEL LINE
OL
VCR CONTR
VIDEO OUT
2a
2b
2c
VIDEO
(yellow )
OR
S-Video
Cable
2a
A/V Cable
If your TV has A/V input
jacks
2c If your TV does not have
A/V jacks
S-Video
Connect the VIDEO OUT
jacks on your Digital
Satellite Receiver to the
A/ V input jacks on your TV
using the supplied A/ V
cable. (Be sure to match the
colors on the jacks with the
colored plugs on the A/ V
cable.)
Coaxial
Cable
Connect the VHF(SAT)/ UHF
OUT jack to the VHF/ UHF
input jack on your TV using
coaxial cable.
Set the CH3/ CH4 switch to the
channel that does not carry off-
air broadcasts in your area.
TV
IN
VHF/UHF
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
R
Note
With this connection, your
input source is channel 3 or
channel 4 depending on how
you set the CH3/ CH4 switch
on the receiver.
If your TV has an S-Video
input
Use the S-Video cable
instead of the yellow video
connection.
2b
If your TV has only one
audio input, connect it to
the L(MONO) jack on the
receiver.
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St e p 4: Ad d in g a VCR a n d Au d io Syst e m
You can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect your
Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound
enjoyment.
Audio Receiver
If you have a
digital or Dolby®
Digital audio
system (SAT-A50
only)
1a
OPTICAL
IN
1b
If you have a stereo
or Dolby Pro Logic®
audio system
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
LINE
IN
Connect the upper
AUDIO R and L(MONO)
jacks on the Digital
Satellite Receiver to the
audio inputs of your
stereo amplifier.
1a
Connect the
1b
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) of the
Digital Satellite
Receiver to the
optical digital
input of your audio
system.
Optical Cable
(SAT-A50 only)
(optional Sony
Stereo
Cable
accessory POC-15A)
z Tip
Digital Satellite Receiver
If you connect your
Digital Satellite
Receiver to a Dolby
Digital receiver, set
the Dolby Digital
option of the Audio
display to Auto
Select. See “Setting
Audio Options
(AUDIO)” on page
64 for more
CH3
CH4
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
VIDEO
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
TA
LOW SPEED DA
VHF(SAT)/UHF
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
OUT
TEL LINE
VCR CONTROL
2a
2c
information.
If your TV and VCR do
not have A/V jacks
Connect the VHF(SAT)/
UHF OUT jack on the
Digital Satellite Receiver to
the VHF/ UHF input jack
on your VCR using coaxial
cable.
Then, connect the VHF/
UHF output jack on your
VCR to the VHF/ UHF
input jack on your TV using
coaxial cable.
2c
2b
2a
If your TV and VCR have A/V
jacks
VCR
Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of
your Digital Satellite Receiver to
the A/ V input jacks of your VCR
using the supplied A/ V cable.
Then, connect the A/ V output
jacks of your VCR to the A/ V
input jacks of your TV using an
A/ V cable. (Be sure to match the
colors on the jacks with the
colored plugs on the A/ V cable.)
LINE
IN
IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
OUT
Set the CH3/ CH4 switch to
the channel that does not
carry off-air broadcasts in
your area.
2c
2a
2b
A/V Cable
S-Video
Cable
Note
VIDEO
(yellow )
OR
2b If your TV and VCR have
S-Video jacks
With this connection
your, input source is
channel 3 or channel 4
depending on how you
set the CH3/ CH4 switch
on your VCR.
Coaxial
Cable
Use the S-Video cable instead of
the yellow video connection.
S-Video
TV
IN
VHF/UHF
z Tip
S VIDEO
To allow your Digital Satellite
Receiver to control the recording
functions of your VCR, See “Step
5: Connecting the VCR
Controller” on page 11.
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
R
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St e p 5: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR Co n t ro lle r
Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature to
automatically operate your VCR.
See “Setting Up the VCR Control Feature” on page 25 for information
about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.
Digital Satellite Receiver
1a
To allow the Digital
Satellite Receiver to
control your VCR
Connect the VCR Controller
to the VCR CONTROL jack
on the receiver.
CH3
CH4
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
VIDEO
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
LOW SPEED DATA
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
TEL LINE
VCR CONTROL
1a
VCR Controller
Cable
VCR Controller
IR Sensor
VCR (front view )
In front of the VCR
Place the VCR Controller under and in
front of the VCR.
The VCR Controller must extend just
in front of the infrared sensor of the
VCR.
z Tip
If the infrared sensor is not marked
on your VCR, shine a flashlight into
the front panel of the VCR to locate
the sensor.
VCR (side view )
1
" "
to 1
/2
VCR
Controller
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR
Digital Satellite Receiver
1b If you are using a Sony
SmartFile VCR to take
CH3
CH4
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
VIDEO
advantage of the Program Data
Dow nload feature
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
TA
LOW SPEED DA
Use this connection instead of the
VCR Controller connection. For
information about setting up the
VCR Control feature, see page 25.
For details about the Program Data
Download feature, refer to your
SmartFile VCR Operating
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
TEL LINE
VCR CONTROL
1b
Monaural Cable (supplied w ith
SmartFile VCR)
Instructions.
Sony SmartFile VCR
CPD IN
LINE
IN
IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
OUT
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St e p 6: Co n n e ct in g t h e RF An t e n n a
(SAT-A50 o n ly)
With the SAT-A50 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operate
the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another
room in your house using the remote control. See page 31 for information
about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature.
1
If you w ant to use the RF
feature
RF Antenna
Connect the RF Antenna to
the RF REMOTE jack of the
Digital Satellite Receiver.
Then, place the RF Antenna
in a convenient location.
1
Digital Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
VIDEO
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN
ATA
LOW SPEED D
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
S VIDEO
(OPTICAL)
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
TEL LINE
OL
VCR CONTR
Notes
• Do not place the RF Antenna
directly on top of the Digital
Satellite Receiver or any other
metal object. For best results,
place the RF Antenna in a visible
location.
• The operating range of the
remote control is about 100 feet
when using the RF feature. This
may decrease due to ambient
reception conditions, weak
batteries, etc.
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St e p 7: Co n n e ct in g t h e AC Po w e r Co rd
After all other connections are complete, connect the AC Power Cord to
the Digital Satellite Receiver.
Digital Satellite Receiver
CH3
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
CH4
AUDIO
VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
ATA
LOW SPEED D
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
TEL LINE
OL
VCR CONTR
AC Pow er Cord
to pow er outlet
St e p 8: In se rt in g t h e Acce ss Ca rd
After you insert the Access Card and your Satellite Dish Antenna is
installed, you are ready to begin enjoying digital satellite programming.
Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) to begin service.
Digital Satellite Receiver
CH3
ACCESS CARD
RF REMOTE
CH4
AUDIO
VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
ATA
LOW SPEED D
VHF/UHF IN
1
2
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
S VIDEO
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
AC IN~
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
R
TEL LINE
OL
VCR CONTR
Access Card
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RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)
1 MUTING button
Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the
POWER
SAT
volume. To operate your TV, you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
MUTING
CABLE
TV
1
qa
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
SAT
2 AUDIO VOLUME buttons
+
qs
qd
qf
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
2
3
Adjust the volume of your audio receiver. To
operate your audio receiver, you must first set up
the remote control (see page 65).
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
3 SLEEP button
qg
7
9
Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a
certain amount of time (if your TV has the Sleep
feature). To operate your TV, you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
DISPLAY
ENTER
4
5
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
qh
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
6
7
qj
qk
ql
w;
4 DISPLAY button
Opens the program information display for the
current program.
VOL
CH
MENU
8
5 ALT AUDIO button
EXIT
Switches among the available audio broadcasts.
9
0
wa
ws
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
6 FAVORITE button
Opens the Favorite Stations guide.
7 INDEX button
Opens the Station Index.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
8 VOL buttons
Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you
must first set up the remote control (see page 65).
POWER
MUTING
9 Joystick
CABLE
TV
SAT
Moving the joystick up, down, left, right, and
diagonally moves the highlight in on-screen
displays. Press the joystick to select the
highlighted item.
FUNCTION
TV
TV/VTR CABLE
SAT
wd
wf
wh
wj
POWER
+
CH
q; CODE SET button
wk
POSITION
Lets you program the remote control to operate
your TV and other audio/ video equipment (see
page 65).
-
PIP
SWAP
AUDIO
+
wg
CH
OFF
-
z Tip
You may need to set up the remote control to operate your
other audio/ video equipment. See “Setting Up the Remote
Control” on page 65 for details.
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qa POWER buttons
wa EXIT button
Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver, TV
and VTR (VCR). To operate your TV or VTR
(VCR), you must first set up the remote control
(see page 65).
Closes all on-screen displays including program
guides and menus.
ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP sw itch
Sets the remote to operate other devices in your
A/ V system. To operate these other devices, you
must first set up the remote control (see page 65).
qs FUNCTION buttons
Select the equipment (CABLE, TV or SAT) that
you want to operate. The indicators light up to
show which device the remote control is
operating. To operate your TV or cable box, you
must first set up the remote control (see page 65).
wd TV/VTR button
Switches between the TV and VTR (VCR) inputs
of your TV. To operate your TV, you must first
set up the remote control (see page 65).
qd TV/VIDEO button
Switches between the various inputs of your TV.
To operate your TV, you must first set up the
remote control (see page 65).
wf 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 page
65).
qf TV/SAT button
Switches the output of your Digital Satellite
Receiver between regular TV and satellite
broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts,
you must have a local TV antenna or cable
company connection (see page 9).
wg PIP control buttons
Operate the Picture-in-picture features of your
TV (if your TV has PIP). To operate your TV, you
must first set up the remote control (see page 65).
wh FUNCTION buttons
qg 0–9 and ENTER buttons
Select the equipment (CABLE, TV or SAT) that
you want to operate. The indicators light up to
show which device the remote control is
operating. To operate your TV or cable box, you
must first set up the remote control (see page 65).
Change channels directly, and enter numerical
values in on-screen displays.
qh JUMP button
Changes channels to the previously tuned
channel.
wj POWER button
Turns on or off the equipment selected with the
qj GUIDE button
Opens the Program Guide.
VTR3/ 2/ DVD/ AMP switch.
qk CATEGORY button
wk CH +/– buttons
Opens the Category Guide.
Change channels in numerical order on the
equipment selected with the VTR3/ 2/ DVD/
AMP switch.
ql MENU button
Opens the Main Menu.
w; CH buttons
Change channels. When a program guide is
open, pressing the CH buttons pages through the
guide.
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RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)
1 MUTING button
Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the
POWER
SAT
MUTING
volume. To operate your TV, you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
VTR
TV
1
qa
FUNCTION
TV
TV/VIDEO VTR
TV/VTR
SAT
2 TV/VIDEO button
2
3
4
qs
qd
Switches between the inputs of your TV. To
operate your TV, you must first set up the remote
control (see page 65).
TV/SAT
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
qf
3 TV/VTR button
Switches between the inputs of your VCR. To
operate your VCR, you must first set up the
remote control (see page 65).
DISPLAY
ENTER
5
6
0
qg
qh
INDEX
CATEGORY
GUIDE
4 TV/SAT button
Switches the output of your Digital Satellite
Receiver between regular TV and satellite
broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts,
you must have a local TV antenna or cable
company connection (see page 9).
qj
qk
ql
JUMP
EXIT
MENU FAVORITE
CH
7
8
VOL
5 DISPLAY button
Opens the program information display for the
current program.
w;
PAGE
9
0
6 INDEX button
CODE SET
RM-Y139
Opens the Station Index.
7 JUMP button
Changes channels to the previously tuned
channel.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
8 EXIT button
Closes all on-screen displays including program
guides and menus.
z Tip
You may need to set up the remote control to operate your
other audio/ video equipment. See “Setting Up the Remote
Control” on page 65 for details.
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9 VOL buttons
qg GUIDE button
Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you
Opens the Program Guide.
must first set up the remote control (see page 65).
qh CATEGORY button
Opens the Category Guide.
q; CODE SET button
Lets you program the remote control to operate
your TV and other audio/ video equipment (see
page 65).
qj Arrow and
buttons
The arrow buttons move the highlight in
on-screen displays. The
highlighted item.
button selects the
qa POWER buttons
Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver, TV
and VTR (VCR). To operate your TV or VTR
(VCR), you must first set up the remote control
(see page 65).
qk FAVORITE button
Opens the Favorite Stations guide.
ql MENU button
Opens the Main Menu.
qs FUNCTION buttons
Select the equipment (SAT, TV, VTR) that you
want to operate. The indicators light up to show
which device the remote control is operating. To
operate your TV or VTR (VCR), you must first set
up the remote control (see page 65).
w; CH/PAGE buttons
Change channels. When a program guide is
open, these buttons page through the guide.
qd VCR Control buttons
Operate VCR features such as play, record,
pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate your VTR
(VCR), you must first set up the remote control
(see page 65).
qf 0–9 and ENTER buttons
Change channels directly and enter numerical
values in on-screen displays.
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Se le ct in g It e m s
In on-screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides, you
must first move the highlight to the item you want, then select the item.
RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model)
+
+
1
2
1
2
3
3
4
5
4
5
6
6
7
8
9
7
8
9
0
0
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
1 Move the joystick in any
direction to move the
highlight to the item you
want.
2 Press down on the joystick to
select the item.
RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model)
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
6
7
9
8
7
8
9
0
0
Note (SAT-B50 model)
Whenever these Operating Instructions
refer to using the joystick, use the arrow
V/ v/ B/ b buttons surrounding the
button.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
1 Press the V/ v/ B/ b buttons
to move the highlight to the
item you want.
2 Press the
button to
select the item.
z Tip
Be sure to press the SAT FUNCTION
button before operating the Digital
Satellite Receiver with the remote control.
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Tu rn in g On t h e Po w e r
Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital
Satellite Receiver.
The POWER indicator lights up.
1
POWER
SAT
MUTING
CABLE
TV
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
SAT
+
POWER
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
SAT
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
Press the TV button to turn on the TV.
2
3
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
TV
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
Select the TV’s input source to w hich you
connected the Digital Satellite Receiver.
Depending on how you connected your Digital Satellite Receiver
to your TV, the input source could be channel 3 or channel 4, or you
may need to use the TV/ VIDEO button to select one of the A/ V
input sources.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
FUNCTION
TV
TV/VIDEO
3
4
/
/
To make sure you are view ing satellite pictures
Press the SAT FUNCTION button, then press the MENU button to
open the Main Menu.
z Tip
The FUNCTION button indicators light
up to show you which equipment the
remote control is operating.
FUNCTION
SAT
MENU
Note
You may need to set up the remote
control to operate your other audio/
video equipment. See “Setting Up the
Remote Control” on page 65 for details.
If the Main Menu does not appear, turn off your equipment, check
your connections and repeat from step 1.
Press the EXIT button to close the Main Menu.
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Ch a n g in g Ch a n n e ls
Press the SAT FUNCTION button.
POWER
1
MUTING
CABLE
TV
SAT
FUNCTION
SAT
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
SAT
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
1
4
2
3
6
Press the CH +/– buttons.
5
8
0
1
2
The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to the next channel, and the
Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner of
your TV screen.
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
CH
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
You can also change channels by entering the three digit channel
number using the 0–9 buttons, and either pressing the ENTER
button or waiting several seconds.
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
ENTER
1
2
3
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to that channel, and the Station
ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner of your
TV screen.
z Tip
You can see information about a
program you are watching by pressing
the DISPLAY button.
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Usin g t h e On -Scre e n Disp la ys
Usin g t h e Ma in Me n u
The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital
Satellite Receiver has to offer.
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
Press the MENU button.
The Main Menu appears.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
1
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
MENU
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
Highlight and select the feature you w ant to
access.
2
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
GUIDES (Page 34)
Access the many guides that help you
find the program you want.
• Alpha List
• Program Guide
PREFERENCES (Page 45)
Adjust the way menus and
information appear.
SYSTEM (Page 22)
Adjust and test your Digital
Satellite Receiver’s settings.
• Antenna
• VCR Control
• System Test
• Category Guide
• Display Options
• Station Index
• Custom Stations
• Data Services
(future application)
• Favorite Stations
• Other Guides
• Aspect Ratio
• Access Card
• Remote Control
(SAT-A50 only)
MESSAGES (Page 52)
Read messages from your
service provider.
LOCKS & LIMITS (Page 53)
Set limits on spending and ratings.
Set locks on stations and pay per
view programs.
AUDIO (Page 64)
Choose a preferred language for the
default audio and current audio for
multiple language programs.
You can also select the Dolby Digital
settings (SAT-A50 only).
PURCHASES (Page 59)
Review the pay per view
program purchases and
cancellations you have made.
TIMER & REC (Page 60)
Schedule program tuning and
recording.
Closing the Main Menu
• Highlight and select EXIT to close the Main Menu (the current program
appears on your screen). You can also press the EXIT button on your
remote control.
• The on-screen displays close automatically after several minutes.
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Se t t in g Up Yo u r Dig it a l Sa t e llit e Re ce ive r
(SYSTEM)
Using the System Menu
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
The System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital Satellite
Receiver so it matches your preferences and optimizes the conditions of
your home entertainment system.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
1
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
MENU
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select the item you w ant to set up.
2
Return
Closes the SYSTEM pop-up to
show the Main Menu.
Aspect Ratio
Lets you set the receiver’s output to
match the aspect ratio of your TV
(see page 29).
Antenna
Lets you find the position of the
satellite and helps you get the
strongest signal from your
Satellite Dish Antenna
(see page 23).
Access Card
Lets you initialize a replacement
card (see page 30).
VCR Control
Lets you set up and test your
VCR using the VCR Controller
(see page 25).
Remote Control (SAT-A50 only)
Lets you set up the receiver so the
remote control can operate the
receiver from behind a cabinet or
from another room (see page 31).
System Test
Lets you test the connections
to your Satellite Dish Antenna,
and telephone line
(see page 28).
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Setting Up the Satellite Dish
Antenna
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
This display helps you aim your Satellite Dish Antenna to get the
strongest signal.
CH
VOL
MENU
For complete information on installation of your Satellite Dish Antenna,
see the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation/ Operating Instructions.
EXIT
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
1
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
MENU
Highlight and select “Antenna”.
The Antenna display appears.
2
Transponder
Return
Lets you select the transponder
from which the Satellite Dish
Antenna receives its signal.
You do not need to change this
setting unless instructed by
your service provider.
Closes the Antenna display to
show the Main Menu.
Help
Opens information about the
Antenna display.
Antenna Location
Lets you find out the
direction of the satellite
from your location.
Signal Strength Meter
Shows the current and peak
levels of the signal strength.
Highlight and select “Antenna Location”.
The Antenna Location pop-up appears.
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Se t t in g Up Yo u r Dig it a l Sa t e llit e Re ce ive r (SYSTEM)
(co n t in u e d )
Select “Zip Code”.
4
The Zip Code pop-up appears.
z Tip
If it is more convenient for you to
enter latitude and longitude, select
“Latitude & Longitude” instead of
“Zip Code”.
Enter your Zip Code, then select “OK”.
5
The azimuth and elevation appear. Use these coordinates to aim
your Satellite Dish Antenna towards the satellite. Refer to your
Satellite Dish Antenna’s Operating/ Installation Instructions for
more details.
OK
M
Closes the pop-up and
saves your changes.
To change
the number
Cancel
Closes the pop-up
without saving the
changes.
m
To move to the
next digit
<
,
You can also use the 0–9 buttons to enter the number. The highlight
moves to the next position automatically.
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Setting Up the VCR Control Feature
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
The VCR Control feature lets the Digital Satellite Receiver control your
VCR using the Timer & Rec feature (see page 60). To use the VCR Control
feature you must connect the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR
(see page 11).
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
1
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
MENU
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select “VCR Control”.
The VCR Control display appears.
2
Manufacturer
Lets you select the
manufacturer code for your
VCR (see page 26).
Return
Closes the VCR Control
display to show the Main
Menu.
Help
Auto Title Insert
Opens information about the
VCR Control display.
Lets you turn on the Auto Title
Insert feature (see page 27).
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(co n t in u e d )
Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code
The VCR Manufacturer Code allows the Digital Satellite Receiver to
control your VCR using the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR.
POWER
MUTING
CABLE
TV
SAT
1 Highlight and select “Manufacturer” from the VCR
Control display (see page 25).
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
SAT
+
The Manufacturer pop-up appears.
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
2 Highlight and select the manufacturer of your VCR.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
The manufacturer’s pop-up appears.
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
3 Select a VCR manufacturer code from the list.
The Test pop-up appears.
Some manufacturers have more than one code to choose from.
If the VCR manufacturer code you select does not work in step 4
below you can select another code for that manufacturer.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
z Tips
4 Select “Yes” to perform a VCR test.
If you select “Yes”, a pop-up appears giving you instructions on
how to perform a VCR test.
• If you connected a Sony SmartFile
VCR, use the manufacturer code of 99.
• Do not stop or interrupt the VCR test
by pressing any buttons until after the
VCR test is complete.
If the test is unsuccessful, check your connections and the VCR
Controller placement, then repeat this procedure selecting a
different VCR manufacturer code in step 3 (if your VCR
manufacturer has more than one code).
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Setting Up Auto Title Insert
The Auto Title Insert feature lets you display information about the
program at the beginning of a Timer & Rec event. The Auto Title Insert
feature displays the program title, program description, total program
time, station logo, station name, channel number, and the program’s
content rating.
POWER
SAT
MUTING
AUDIO
CABLE
TV
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
You can use the Auto Title Insert feature to display this information at the
beginning of a scheduled program.
1
4
2
3
6
1 Highlight and select “Auto Title Insert” from the VCR
Control display (see page 25).
5
8
0
7
9
The Auto Title Insert pop-up appears.
DISPLAY
ENTER
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
2 Select “On” or “Off”.
The Auto Title Insert pop-up closes to show the VCR Control
display.
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Note
When you schedule two or more
consecutive programs, the Auto Title
Insert feature will only appear before the
first program.
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Se t t in g Up Yo u r Dig it a l Sa t e llit e Re ce ive r (SYSTEM)
(co n t in u e d )
Performing a System Test
The system test checks your Access Card, telephone line, and Satellite
POWER
MUTING
CABLE
TV
Dish Antenna connections for proper operation.
SAT
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
SAT
+
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
1
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
MENU
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Highlight and select “System Test”.
The System Test display appears.
2
EXIT
Return
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
Closes the System Test
display to show the
Main Menu.
Test
Starts the system test.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Help
Opens information
about the System Test
display.
Highlight and select “Test”.
3
The system test begins.
If the system test fails, check your connections before calling your
service provider or Sony.
Select “Return”.
The System Test display closes to show the Main Menu.
4
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Setting the Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newer
TVs may offer the 16:9 ratio which is similar to the proportions of a movie
screen. Most TVs use the standard 4:3 ratio.
POWER
SAT
MUTING
AUDIO
CABLE
TV
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
1
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
MENU
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Highlight and select “Aspect Ratio”.
The Aspect Ratio display appears.
2
EXIT
Return
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
Closes the Aspect Ratio
display to show the
Main Menu.
Help
Opens information
about the Aspect Ratio
display.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select the aspect ratio of your TV.
The highlight moves to “Return”.
3
Note
To use the Wide aspect ratio feature, you
must receive a 16:9 aspect ratio signal.
Check with your service provider to see if
16:9 programming is available.
Select “Return”.
The Aspect Ratio display closes to show the Main Menu.
4
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(co n t in u e d )
Replacing Your Access Card
Occasionally your service provider may send you a new Access Card.
POWER
MUTING
CABLE
TV
Use this display to set up your new card. See “Inserting the Access Card”
on page 13 for information about inserting the Access Card into the
Digital Satellite Receiver.
SAT
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
1
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
MENU
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Highlight and select “Access Card” from the
System pop-up.
The Access Card display appears.
EXIT
2
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
Return
Closes the Access Card
display to show the Main
Menu.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
OK
Starts the Access Card
replacement process.
Help
Opens information
about the Access Card
display.
Highlight and select “OK”.
The display shows instructions on how to proceed.
3
Follow the instructions in each display to
complete the replacement process.
4
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ALT AUDIO
JUMP
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control
Reception (SAT-A50 only)
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver from
behind a cabinet or from another room within your home. The RF
Antenna must be connected to use the RF feature (see page 12).
EXIT
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
SYSTEM.
The SYSTEM pop-up appears.
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
1
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
MENU
Highlight and select “Remote Control”.
The Remote Control display appears.
2
Remote Signal
Return
Lets you select IR or RF as the type
of signal the receiver accepts.
Closes the Remote Control
display to show the Main Menu.
Help
RF Security Control
Opens information about the
Remote Control display.
Lets you change the security code.
RF signals are used to control
many devices. You may need to
change the security code so that
this remote control operates the
Digital Satellite Receiver only.
Highlight and select “Remote Signal”.
The Remote Signal pop-up appears.
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Se t t in g Up Yo u r Dig it a l Sa t e llit e Re ce ive r (SYSTEM)
(co n t in u e d )
Highlight and select “RF”.
4
The Remote Signal pop-up closes to show the Remote Control
display.
Highlight and select “Return”.
5
The display closes to show the Main Menu, and the Digital Satellite
Receiver is set to receive RF signals from the remote control.
Setting the Security Code
If the Digital Satellite Receiver is receiving signals from another RF
remote control in your home (or from your neighbor’s home), you can
eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the Digital
POWER
Satellite Receiver and remote control, or by selecting IR control.
MUTING
CABLE
TV
SAT
Both the Digital Satellite Receiver and the remote control must use the
same three digit security code.
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
1 Select “Remote Control” from the SYSTEM pop-up (see
page 31).
1
4
2
3
6
The Remote Control display appears.
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
MENU
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
2 Highlight and select “RF Security Code”.
The confirmation pop-up appears.
EXIT
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CODE SET
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
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3 Select “Yes”.
The RF Security Code pop-up appears.
4 Select a different security code.
The conformation pop-up appears.
5 Press the CODE SET button on the remote control.
The CABLE and TV FUNCTION indicators flash.
CODE SET
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
CABLE
6 Enter the three digit security code you selected for the
receiver in step 4 above.
7 Press the enter button.
The remote control and Digital Satellite Receiver are now set to a
new security code.
ENTER
8 Select “OK” to save your changes.
The Remote Control display appears.
Note
If the remote control no longer operates
your Digital Satellite Receiver after
completing this procedure, use the
controls on the front panel to open the
Remote Control display (see page 31).
Then repeat the steps in “Setting the
Security Code” to try again.
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Vie w in g St a t io n a n d Pro g ra m In fo rm a t io n
(GUIDES)
Using the Guides Menu
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
The Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. You
can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own
favorite station guides for fast access to your favorite stations.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
GUIDES.
The GUIDES Menu appears.
1
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
MENU
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select the guide you w ant to use.
2
Return
Station Index
Closes the GUIDES Menu to
show the Main Menu.
Opens your custom list of
stations as a grid of station logos
(see page 38).
Alpha List
Shows a list of categories
(movies, sports, etc.) and
only the programs that match
the category you select in
Favorite Stations
Opens the Favorite Stations
guide which allows you to create
and access up to four different
sets of stations you enjoy
watching most (see page 39).
alphabetical order (see page 35).
Program Guide
Opens your custom list of
stations and shows program
information for up to three days
in advance (see page 36).
Other Guides
Opens the Other Guides display
which shows a variety of special
categories provided by
DIRECTV. Each category is
divided into subcategories so you
can find exactly the kind of
program you want (see page 42).
Category Guide
Shows a list of categories
(movies, sports, etc.) and only
those stations broadcasting
programs that match the
category you select
(see page 37).
z Tips
• Be sure to press the SAT
FUNCTION button before
operating the Digital
Satellite Receiver with the
remote control.
• You can see information
about a program you are
watching by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
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Using the Alpha List
POWER
SAT
MUTING
AUDIO
CABLE
TV
The Alpha List shows program information in the category you select
(such as movies, sports, etc.) in alphabetical order. Program information
is available for up to four hours in advance.
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
Press the MENU button, then highlight and select
GUIDES.
The GUIDES Menu appears.
1
4
2
1
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
MENU
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Highlight and select “Alpha List”.
The Alpha List guide appears.
2
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select a category.
Programs appear in alphabetical order.
3
Highlight and select a program.
4
If you select a current program, the Alpha List guide closes. For
information about selecting a future program see “One Button
Timer & Rec” on page 60.
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Vie w in g St a t io n a n d Pro g ra m In fo rm a t io n (GUIDES)
(co n t in u e d )
Using the Program Guide
The Program Guide shows program information for up to three days in
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
advance. You can open the Program Guide using the Main Menu or by
pressing the GUIDE button.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Press the GUIDE button.
1
The Program Guide opens and the current program appears in the
Media Window.
EXIT
VTR3 2 DVD AMP
RM-Y802
CODE SET
GUIDE
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight the program you w ant.
2
The sound and the picture in the Media Window change as you
highlight different programs.
Skipped stations do not appear (see page 49).
Media Window
Information Area
M
Move the joystick up
and down to highlight
different stations.
Press the CH V/ v
buttons to move the
highlight to the next
page of stations.
List Area
m
Move the joystick right to
highlight future programs.
<
,
Select the program you w ant.
3
z Tip
If you select a current program, the Program Guide closes. For
information about selecting a future program, see “One Button
Timer & Rec” on page 60.
Press the EXIT button to close the
Program Guide and return to the
previous station.
Note
If you select a program and the station is
locked or a limit has been reached, you
can temporarily unlock your Digital
Satellite Receiver using your passcode.
See “Locking Your Receiver” on page 57
for information about the passcode.
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Using the Category Guide
The Category Guide shows programs in the category you select (such as
movies, sports, etc.). Program information is available for up to three
days in advance. You can open the Category Guide using the Main Menu
or by pressing the CATEGORY button.
POWER
SAT
MUTING
AUDIO
CABLE
TV
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
Press the CATEGORY button.
1
1
4
2
3
6
The Category Guide opens and the current program appears in the
Media Window.
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
CATEGORY
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Highlight and select the category you w ant.
2
The program list changes each time you select a different category.
EXIT
Skipped stations do not appear (see page 49).
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SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select the program you w ant.
3
If you select a current program, the Program Guide closes. For
information about selecting a future program, see “One Button
Timer & Rec” on page 60.
z Tip
Press the EXIT button to close the
Category Guide and return to the
previous station.
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Vie w in g St a t io n a n d Pro g ra m In fo rm a t io n (GUIDES)
(co n t in u e d )
Using the Station Index
POWER
The Station Index displays each station’s logo and channel number in a
MUTING
CABLE
TV
SAT
grid format. Program information is available for the current time only.
You can open the Station Index using the Main Menu or by pressing the
INDEX button.
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
Press the INDEX button.
1
4
2
3
6
1
The Station Index opens and the current program appears in the
5
8
0
Media Window.
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
INDEX
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
Highlight the station you w ant.
EXIT
2
The sound and the picture in the Media Window change as you
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highlight different stations.
Skipped stations do not appear (see page 49).
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Select the station you w ant.
3
The Station Index closes and the program broadcast by the station
you selected appears on your TV screen.
z Tip
Press the EXIT button to close the Station
Index and return to the previous station.
To view the current program while
checking the program information of
other stations, turn on the Surf feature
(see page 48).
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Using the Favorite Stations Guide
POWER
SAT
MUTING
AUDIO
The Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you can
customize with eight stations each. Program information is available for
the current time only.
CABLE
TV
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
You can open the Favorite Stations guide using the Main Menu or by
pressing the FAVORITE button.
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
Before you can use the Favorite Stations guide, you must set up your
favorite stations in a personal guide by following the procedure on the
next page.
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
Press the FAVORITE button.
1
The Favorite Stations guide opens and the current program
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
appears in the Media Window.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
FAVORITE
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
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Highlight and select the Favorite Title you w ant.
2
The station list in the right half of the display changes as you
highlight different Favorite Titles.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Highlight and select the station you w ant.
3
The Favorite Stations guide closes and the program broadcast by
the station you selected appears.
z Tip
Press the EXIT button to close the
Favorite Stations guide and return to the
previous station.
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(co n t in u e d )
Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide
POWER
1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you w ant to
MUTING
CABLE
TV
SAT
customize.
The station list appears in the right half of the display.
FUNCTION
TV
AUDIO
VOLUME CABLE
SAT
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
2 Highlight and select “Edit”.
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
The Edit pop-up appears.
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
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3 Highlight and select “Edit Stations”.
The station index appears in the right half of the display.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
4 Highlight and select a station in the index.
A checkmark appears in the lower left part of the icon to indicate
that the station is included in the Favorite Title, and the number in
the “Count” box increases by one.
z Tip
Press the EXIT button to close the
Favorite Stations guide and return to the
previous station.
5 Repeat step 4 to add up to eight stations to this Favorite
Title.
Note
When you have added all the stations you want in this Favorite
Title, highlight and select OK.
The “Count” box indicates how many
stations are included in the personal
guide.
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Editing the Title of a Favorite Title
POWER
SAT
1 Highlight and select the Favorite Title you w ant to edit.
MUTING
AUDIO
CABLE
TV
The station list appears in the right half of the display.
FUNCTION
TV
SAT
VOLUME CABLE
+
SLEEP
TV/SAT TV/VIDEO
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
0
7
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
2 Highlight and select “Edit”.
The Edit pop-up appears.
ALT AUDIO
JUMP
FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE
CH
VOL
MENU
EXIT
3 Select “Edit Title” from the pop-up menu.
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The Edit Title display appears in the lower left part of the display.
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
4 Enter a seven character title for this Favorite Title.
You can enter upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols
in the title.
M
Move the joystick up and
down to select different
characters.
F a v
1
Move the joystick left or right to
highlight different positions. You can
m
<
,
also press
position.
to move to the next
z Tip
Press the EXIT button to close the
Favorite Stations guide and return to the
previous program.
5 When your title is complete, highlight and select “OK”.
The Edit Title pop-up closes to show the Favorite Stations guide.
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