Sony Satellite TV System SAT B2 User Manual

3-856-591-21(1)

Digital Satellite

Receiver

Operating Instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM

You must activate your programming service

by calling your program providers:

DIRECTV®

USSB

1-800-347-3288

1-800-204-8772

For more information, see page 25.

SAT-A2 MODEL ONLY

RF ANTENNA: The DSS receiver is shipped

with IR reception enabled and RF reception

disabled. To use the RF feature (and the

antenna), you must change the factory setting

(IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY) using the

on-screen displays, as described in this

manual.

SAT-A2

SAT-B2

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Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 5

Introducing the DSS System

Using the Options Menu

DSS Features

Package Contents

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

45 Overview

46 Displaying the Options Menu

47 Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases

48 Setting Display Options

51 Using the Jump Loop Feature

52 Setting Locks and Limits

57 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations

59 Selecting Alternate Audio

61 Reading Your Messages

63 Selecting Data Services

Chapter 2

Using Basic Functions

Remote Control for Model SAT-A2

Remote Control for Model SAT-B2

Using a Program Guide

10 Using the Station Index

Chapter 6

Using the Setup Menu

Chapter 3

Connecting Your System

65 Overview

66 Displaying the Setup Menu

67 Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

68 Replacing Your Access Card

70 Setting the Aspect Ratio

71 Setting Up the Remote Control

75 Running a System Test

11 Overview

12 TV Only

14 TV and VCR

16 Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver

(SAT-A2 Only)

18 Home Entertainment System

(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/ Video

Receiver)

20 Connecting the VCR Mouse

21 Connecting Digital Audio Components

(SAT-A2 Only)

76 Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts

Appendix

Other Information

78 Location and Function of Controls

81 Using the Remote Control

85 Programming the Remote Control

87 Using the Learn Function (SAT-A2 Only)

88 Troubleshooting

22 Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A2 Only)

23 Setting Up Your DSS System

Chapter 4

91 Precautions

92 FCC Regulations and Information

93 Limited Warranty

Using the System Features

24 Overview

25 Before You Get Started ...

26 Using the On-Screen Displays:

Highlight and Select

94 Specifications

95 Index

27 Displaying the Program Guide

28 Features of the Program Guide

29 Moving Through the Program Guide

31 Selecting a Program from the Guide

32 Selecting a Program List

33 Selecting a Different Program Guide or List

36 Using the Station Index

38 Setting Up the Timer

40 Using the Favorite Station Guides

43 Displaying the Program Banner

44 Using the DISPLAY Feature

Contents

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Chapter 1

Introducing the DSS System

Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate

digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of

the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS

receiver.

DSS Features

Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy:

Excellent Performance

Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of

laserdisc players.

Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home

theater experience.

Premium Entertainment

Choose from a variety of program packages available through your

program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB^SM

Convenience and Ease-of-Use

Order premium pay-per-view (PPV) movies. PPV programs start

as often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you

want to see them.

Sony’s Express NavigatorÔ on-screen display system guides you

through all the system features and functions.

Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program

categories, including Sports, Movies, News, and more.

The Timer feature, when used with Sony’s VCR Mouse, allows you

to easily automate the recording of DSS programs.

Customizable

Create a Custom Program Guide and up to five of your own

Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.

Change the color palette, transparency, and station ordering of the

program guides. Use the DISPLAY button to toggle among

different sizes of on-screen displays.

Set up a passcode, which lets you choose spending limits and

control viewing of programs by rating and station.

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Package Contents

Check to make sure you’ve received the following items in the DSS

receiver’s carton:

* RF Antenna and S-Video cable not included with SAT-B2. SAT-A1

includes RM-Y130 remote control shown above; SAT-B2 includes

RM-Y129 remote control shown on page 8.

The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver.

If you are missing items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased

the DSS receiver.

Note

Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the system

in the future.

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the

supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate

other video components, such as a TV or cable box, you must also

program the remote as described in the Appendix on page 85.

To install the batteries:

Push and slide open the battery compartment.

SAT-A2 Remote Control:

SAT-B2 Remote Control:

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to line up the + and

– on the batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment.

Notes on Batteries

When the batteries become weak, the Function button indicator

blinks. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries

might be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of them

with new ones, and do not mix different types of batteries together.

When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example —

any codes you’ve set may be erased. If this happens, you must

reprogram the remote. See “Programming the Remote Control” on

page 85 for details.

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Chapter 2

Using Basic Functions

You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the

remote control. Here’s an overview of the buttons you’ll use most

often.

Remote Control for Model SAT-A2

DSS POWER Button

Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

FUNCTION Buttons

Selects the component (DSS, TV, CABLE) that you want to operate.

These buttons flash to indicate which component the remote control

is set to operate. To control your TV or cable box, you must first

program the remote control, as described on page 85.

GUIDE Button

Brings up the Custom Guide.

0–9 and ENTER Buttons

Pressing the 0–9 buttons and then the ENTER button selects a station

number directly.

Joystick/ Button

Moving the joystick up, down, left, right, and diagonally scrolls

through the program guides. Pressing the

program that’s highlighted. When a program guide is not displayed,

pressing the button brings up the Station Index.

button selects the

CH/PAGE Buttons

Changes the channel. When a program guide is displayed, pressing the

CH/ PAGE buttons pages through the guide.

See Also

Pages 9–10 for a quick start to using the program guide and the

Station Index.

Chapter 4 for procedures for using the main system features.

Page 84 for a complete description of the buttons on the remote.

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Using a Program Guide

The program guide displays the programming that’s available from

your program providers.

Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Custom Guide.

CUSTOM GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

First Knight

8:00 PM 10:00 PM

PG-13

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia

Ormond. Thrilling romance results when rogue knight

Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King

Arthur and his love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST) (A, V)

WED

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

SHO2987 Boxing

The Alamo

MTV 989 MTV’s Best of the 90’s

COM 990 Tracy Ullman

Most Wanted ...

It’s Gary Shan...

USSB Programming Highlights

USSB 999

DTV 100 Direct Ticket Previews

First Knight

DTV 102

DTV 105 Johnny Mnemonic

Jefferson in Par...

Move the highlight to the name of the program you want.

You’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each

program as they are highlighted.

The table below lists the various ways in which you can move

around in the guide.

Press the

button to select the highlighted program .

To Do This ...

Use This Button

Moving Around

In a Program Guide

Go to other stations in the

guide one station at a time

SAT-A2: Move the joystick up and

down

SAT-B2: Press the

and

buttons

You can also change the look of the program

guide by pressing the DISPLAY button. See

“Using the DISPLAY Feature” on page 44.

Go to other time slots in the

guide one program at a time

SAT-A2: Move the joystick left and

right to move one time slot at a time.

SAT-B2: Press the

and

buttons

Both Models: Or press the GUIDE

button to “page” to future time slots.

Go to other stations in the

guide one “page” at a time

Press the PAGE (CH+) and

PAGE (CH-) buttons

In program guides, you can select station

call letters/numbers to display a description

of the station.

Go to a station directly

Press the 0-9 buttons and press ENTER

(to specify the station number)

Return to the last station you

were watching

Press the EXIT button

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Using the Station Index

The Station Index lets you select a program from a grid of station logos

and call letters.

Note

Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program

guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays.

Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which

requests that you press the

button to purchase the program, etc.

button to bring up the Station Index.

STATION INDEX Sports Center

Press the

Your Station Index may not look

exactly like this. The stations

displayed depend on the

programming you’ve ordered.

206

216

229

207

220

230

208

222

232

209

224

233

211

212

215

227

240

DISC

225

TLC

226

235

236

Move the highlight to the station you want.

The program title is displayed at the top of the Station Index. Also,

you’ll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each

program, as they are highlighted.

The table below lists the various ways in which you can move

around in the Station Index.

Press the

button to tune to the program that’s highlighted.

To Do This ...

Use This Button

Moving Around

In the Station Index

Go to other stations in the guide, one

station at a time

SAT-A2: Move the joystick in any

direction

SAT-B2: Press the

buttons

You can also change the look of the Station

Index by pressing the DISPLAY button. See

“Using the DISPLAY Feature” on page 44.

Go to other stations in the Station

Index, one “page” at a time

Press the PAGE (CH+) and

PAGE (CH-) buttons

Go to a station directly

Press the 0-9 buttons and press

ENTER (to specify the station

number)

Return to the last station you were

watching

Press the EXIT button

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Chapter 3

Connecting Your System

Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to

add or remove audio or video components connected to your system.

Overview

You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The

answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up

and operate your DSS receiver. For example:

Do you have cable TV or a broadcast (terrestrial) TV antenna?

What type of connectors do your TV and VCR have: S-VIDEO,

A/ V (RCA-type), or RF coaxial?

Do you plan to integrate your DSS receiver with your audio or

video system?

Detailed hookup instructions are provided on the pages that follow.

For optimum audio and video performance, follow these general

recommendations as much as possible when hooking up your

components:

General Recommendations

If you have an audio or audio/ video system, consider integrating

the DSS receiver into a home entertainment configuration to take

advantage of your hi-fi system’s audio capabilities.

If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use it to connect your TV to the

DSS receiver. An S-Video connection provides a better picture than

RCA-type video or RF connections.

If your TV does not have an S-VIDEO jack, use your TV’s A/ V

connectors to connect your components. An A/ V connection

provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RF

connection.

If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S

jacks, you can connect these components via their CONTROL-S

jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS

receiver and these components. This allows you to hide

components behind cabinet doors.

If you have a Sony TV that has the S-Link feature, you can connect

it to the DSS receiver’s S-LINK connector to simplify the operation

of your system. Using S-Link, when you turn on the DSS receiver

with the TV’s remote control, it automatically turns on the TV and

switches the video input to DSS. When you press the SYSTEM OFF

button on the TV’s remote control, it turns off both the TV and the

DSS receiver. (See your TV manual for more details.)

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TV Only

Refer to the illustration below (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured).

TV With RF Connector Only

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS

receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.

Some TVs label this jack RF IN,

instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT jack to the TV’s

VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Note

A VHF/UHF connection does not provide stereo sound. To receive stereo

sound, you must use an A/V connection (described on page 13).

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular

telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections

are identical for SAT-B2.

Optional Connections

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the DSS receiver’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN

jacks.

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Refer to the illustration below (SAT-A2 receiver is pictured).

TV With A/V Connectors

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS

receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.

If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack,

connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack

on the DSS receiver to the TV’s AUDIO

IN jack.

Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the TV’s A/ V IN jacks.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular

telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections

are identical for SAT-B2.

Optional Connections

Some TVs label this jack RF IN,

instead of VHF/UHF IN.

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the TV’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-

VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use

audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN

jacks.

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TV and VCR

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page (SAT-A2 receiver is

pictured).

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS

receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.

Complete one of the following to connect the DSS receiver:

Better Connection: Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the

A/ V IN jacks on the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one

AUDIO IN jack (monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower

(mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver.

Some VCRs and TVs label this jack RF

IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Good Connection: Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/ UHF

OUT jack to the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:

Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/ V jacks,

connect the VCR’s A/ V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/ V IN jacks.

Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,

connect the VCR’s VHF/ UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/ UHF

IN jack.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular

telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the TV or VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s

S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use

audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN

jacks.

If you are using the VCR Mouse, see page 20 for setup instructions.

Note

If the screen appears fuzzy, the program you are watching may be protected by

Macrovision. Turn the VCR off to improve the picture quality.

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are identical for SAT-B2.

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Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver (SAT-A2 Only)

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS

receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the DSS receiver’s audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s

audio IN jacks.

Connect the DSS receiver’s AV jacks to the A/ V IN jacks on the TV.

Complete one of the following to connect the DSS receiver to the

VCR:

Better Connection: Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the

A/ V IN jacks on the VCR.

Some VCRs and TVs label this jack RF

IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Good Connection: Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/ UHF

OUT jack to the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:

Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/ V jacks,

connect the VCR’s A/ V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/ V IN jacks.

Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,

connect the VCR’s VHF/ UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/ UHF

IN jack.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular

telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s

S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use

audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to

the audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks.

If you are using the VCR Mouse, see page 20 for setup instructions.

Note

If the screen appears fuzzy, the program you are watching may be protected by

Macrovision. Turn the VCR off to improve the picture quality.

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Note

SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but

connections are identical for SAT-B2.

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Home Entertainment System

(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page (SAT-A2 receiver is

pictured).

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS

receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the DSS receiver’s A/ V jacks to the VCR and A/ V

receiver’s A/ V IN jacks.

Connect the VCR’s A/ V OUT jacks to one set of the A/ V receiver’s

A/ V IN jacks.

Connect the A/ V receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the TV’s

VIDEO IN jack.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver’s

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home’s modular

telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

Some VCRs label this jack RF IN,

instead of VHF/UHF IN.

If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Best Connection: If your A/ V receiver has an S-VIDEO jack, use an

S-VIDEO cable to connect the DSS receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the

A/ V receiver’s S-VIDEO IN jack. Then connect an S-VIDEO cable

from the A/ V receiver to the TV’s S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides

the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to connect one set of

the DSS receiver’s audio jacks to the A/ V receiver’s AUDIO IN

jacks.

If you are using the VCR Mouse, see page 20 for setup instructions.

Note

If the screen appears fuzzy, the program you are watching may be protected by

Macrovision. Turn the VCR off to improve the picture quality.

In this configuration, the A/V receiver must be turned on in order to pass the

video signals through to your TV.

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SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but connections

are identical for SAT-B2.

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Connecting the VCR Mouse

SAT-A2 receiver is pictured, but

connections are identical for SAT-B2.

The VCR Mouse works with the DSS receiver’s Timer function to

automatically start and stop the recording function of your VCR.

Connect the VCR Mouse to the DSS receiver’s VCR MOUSE/

CONTROL S OUT jack. Then place the VCR Mouse on top of and

slightly overhanging the front of the VCR. For best results, place

the VCR Mouse directly above the VCR’s IR receiving area.

Find the three-digit code number for your VCR in the table below.

If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first

to complete step 3.

Manufacturer

Sony*

Code

Manufacturer

Hitachi

Code

Manufacturer

Samsung

Scott

Code

301, 302, 303

304, 305

314

313, 321, 322

312

Bell & Howell

Daewoo

343

JVC

341

Magnavox

Mitsubishi

NEC

308, 309, 310

323, 324, 325, 326

336, 337

306, 307

310

Sharp

327, 328

315

Emerson

316, 317, 318, 319, 320

330, 333, 334, 335

304, 329

Shintom

Symphonic

Teknica

Fisher

338

General Electric

Go-Video

Goldstar

Panasonic

Philips

338, 342

311

339, 340

Toshiba

Zenith

332

RCA

305

331

*Code 301 is the default code for Sony VHS VCRs; for Sony 8mm VCRs, use code 302; for Sony Beta, ED VCRs, use code 303.

Using the buttons on the VCR Mouse: 1) Press the SET button,

2) Enter the three-digit code number, 3) Press the ENTER button.

If the VCR Mouse doesn’t seem to be

working correctly, first check that the

VCR Mouse is positioned directly above

the VCR’s IR receiving area. If it’s still not

working, try this procedure again using

the other codes listed for your VCR. For

more troubleshooting information, see

page 90.

To check that the code is correct, press the 1 button on the VCR

Mouse. If the VCR turns on and off each time you press 1, the code

number is correct.

To use the VCR Mouse:

1) Set the DSS Timer (page 38), 2) Turn on the VCR and set the VCR’s

line input to the DSS receiver, 3) Insert a tape, 4) Turn off the VCR.

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Connecting Digital Audio Components (SAT-A2 Only)

The digital audio output connector allows you to connect a digital

audio component that has a digital optical audio input connector, such

as a MiniDisc (MD) or digital audio tape (DAT) recorder.

Note

The digital audio component must have a digital input frequency of 48 kHz.

Check your component’s instruction manual to determine the digital input

frequency of your component.

To connect a digital audio component:

Connect the DSS receiver’s DIGITAL OUT connector to the audio

component’s digital audio input connector, using the component’s

digital optical cable.

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Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A2 Only)

The RF (radio frequency) antenna enables the remote control to operate

the DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room or is

placed behind a cabinet door. In other words, with the RF feature, the

remote control does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel

of the DSS receiver.

Note

You must set up the RF antenna if you plan on using the RF feature.

To set up the RF antenna:

Connect the RF antenna to the DSS receiver’s RF REMOTE jack.

Place the RF antenna at least one foot away from the DSS receiver.

Do not place the RF antenna directly on

top of the DSS receiver or any other metal

object. For best results, place the RF

antenna in a visible location.

Use the on-screen displays to set up the DSS receiver to accept RF

transmission (RF ONLY). See “Setting Up the Remote Control” on

page 71 for details.

The DSS receiver is shipped with IR transmission enabled and RF transmission

disabled. To use the RF feature, you must first change the factory setting (IR

ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY) using the on-screen displays, as described

on page 71.

The operating range of the DSS remote

control is about 100 ft. This may decrease

due to ambient radio wave conditions,

your room’s walls, weak batteries, etc.

Optional Setup

The RF antenna can be mounted to a wall using the enclosed

screws or by using two pieces of double-sided tape (supplied).

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Setting Up Your DSS System

Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the DSS receiver.

(For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF

connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/ V connection.)

Viewing Satellite Programs

Turn on the VCR and A/ V receiver, if you connected these

components. Then set their output switches accordingly.

Turn on the DSS receiver and select a station.

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or

terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.

Viewing Cable or

Off-Air Programs

Turn off your DSS receiver, or press the TV/ DSS button to set the

DSS receiver to TV mode.

Turn on the TV and then:

If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the

output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

If you do not have a cable box, just tune your TV to the station

you want to watch.

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or

terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.

Recording Satellite

Programs While Watching

Cable or Off-Air Programs

Turn on the TV and then:

If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the

output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

If you do not have a cable box, tune your TV to the station you

want to watch.

Turn on the DSS receiver, and tune to the program you want to

record. Then set the VCR to line input or channel 3 or 4, and start

recording, according to your VCR’s instruction manual.

Press the TV/ DSS button to set the DSS receiver to TV.

The DSS receiver ’s signal is sent to the VCR, while the off-air signal is

sent to your TV for you to watch.

Note

For information on using the DSS receiver’s automatic timer, see “Setting Up

the Timer” on page 38.

You cannot record one satellite program while watching another satellite

program (unless you have a second DSS receiver).

If the screen appears fuzzy, the program you are watching may be protected by

Macrovision. Turn the VCR off to improve the picture quality.

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Chapter 4

Using the System Features

Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the

Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the

ordering of pay-per-view programs.

Overview

This chapter provides detailed instructions for using the main features

of your DSS receiver. Topics include:

Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready

to be used (page 25).

Using Highlight and Select, the simple, two-step process for

operating the on-screen displays (page 26).

Displaying and navigating through the program guide (page 27).

Selecting subscription and pay-per-view programs from the

program guides (page 31).

Using the program list (page 32).

Selecting other program guides that are sorted by category and

subcategory (page 33).

Using the Station Index (page 36).

Setting the Timer (page 38).

Using the five Favorite Station Guides (page 40).

Displaying the Program Banner (page 43).

Using the DISPLAY feature (page 44).

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Before You Get Started ...

Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the

following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:

Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna

Installation Manual.

Note

Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the

signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in

audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to

degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for

details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna’s signal strength.

Connect the satellite antenna to your DSS receiver. Then connect

the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)

Note

Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to

purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.

Make sure the access card is inserted into the DSS receiver. The

receiver comes with the card already inserted. (See page 68 for

details on inserting the access card.)

Call your program providers (DIRECTV and USSB) to activate

your service. You’ll need to provide information, including the

model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card

number.

DIRECTV®

USSB

1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

1-800-204-USSB (8772)

See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of

this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS

dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the

Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.

If Your System Is Not

Completely Installed ...

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Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select

All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated

using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps

are explained below.

Step 1: Highlight

To highlight, move the joystick (SAT-A2) or press the arrow buttons

highlight

(SAT-B2) on the remote to move the on-screen

to the

item that you want to select.

Step 2: Select

After you’ve highlighted the item that you want, select it by

pressing the button.

Example: Highlight and Select

In the sample menu that follows, moving the joystick up (SAT-A2)

or pressing the

ITEM 5...

button (SAT-B2) moves the highlight from

Shortcut

(SAT-A2 Only)

In many of the on-screen displays you

can move the joystick in eight

directions: left, right, up, down, and

diagonally (up left, up right, down

left, and down right).

SAMPLE MENU

ITEM 1

ITEM 2

ITEM 5

ITEM 8

ITEM 3

ITEM 6

ITEM 9

ITEM 4

ITEM 7

... to ITEM 2.

SAMPLE MENU

ITEM 1

ITEM 2

ITEM 5

ITEM 8

ITEM 3

ITEM 6

ITEM 9

ITEM 4

ITEM 7

Pressing the

button selects ITEM 2.

You can apply this basic operation of highlighting and selecting to

perform any of the system’s functions.

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Displaying the Program Guide

You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can

enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However,

because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll

get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program

guides to find the programs you want to watch.

To display the Master Guide:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Then

highlight and select MASTER GUIDE from the menu.

Shortcut

MAIN MENU

You can select menu items directly by

pressing the corresponding number

button. For example, press 2 to select

the Master Guide from the Main

Menu.

SELECT

GUIDE

MASTER

GUIDE

SELECT

LIST

MOVIES

GUIDE

EXIT

MOVIES

LIST

OPTIONS MENU

TIMER

SETUP

SETUP MENU

Note

To bring up the Custom Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control.

See “Setting Up a List of Custom Stations” on page 57 for details.

Features of the program guide are discussed in more detail on the

following pages.

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Features of the Program Guide

When you select a guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE

button on the remote, a program guide appears, similar to the

following:

MASTER GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

Day, Date, Time

Program Guide Title

First Knight

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

PG-13

Program

Description

Station logo

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia

Ormond. Thrilling romance results when rogue knight

Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King

Arthur and his love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST) (A, V)

WED

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

SHO2987 Boxing

The Alamo

MTV 989 MTV’s Best of the 90’s

COM 990 Tracy Ullman

Most Wanted ...

It’s Gary Shan...

Schedule Grid

Page Indicator

USSB Programming Highlights

USSB 999

DTV 100

DTV 102

Direct Ticket Previews

First Knight

DTV 105 Johnny Mnemonic

Jefferson in Par...

Program guides, such as the Master Guide shown above, feature a

variety of elements, including:

Program guide title, such as Master Guide, Custom Guide, Movie

Guide, Sports Guide, etc.

Current day of the week, date and time.

Station logo (when available) and program description of the

currently highlighted station.

Schedule grid, which includes:

Station names, numbers, and program titles. These appear in

ascending numerical order from top to bottom (unless you

have changed the listing to alphabetical order. See “Setting the

Station Order” on page 49 for details).

Time slots. These appear left to right, with the current time’s

programming in the leftmost position.

Page indicator. This shows you approximately which page

you’re on, relative to all the pages in the guide. The size of the

indicator is proportional to the overall size of the entire

program guide.

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Moving Through the Program Guide

The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time.

Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to

move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the

guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning.

To scroll, use the remote control to move the highlight one position at a

time. You can scroll to different stations or time slots.

Scrolling

To move to other stations in the guide one station at a time:

SAT-A2: Move the joystick up or down.

SAT-B2: Press the up or down arrow buttons.

To move to other time slots in the guide:

SAT-A2: Move the joystick left or right.

SAT-B2: Press the left or right arrow buttons.

To page, use the PAGE buttons to move through the guide one page at

a time. This allows you to move through the guide more quickly than

scrolling.

Paging Vertically

Through the Stations

To page through the guide:

Press the PAGE or PAGE buttons.

The PAGE button pages in the up direction. The PAGE button

pages in the down direction.

To display future time slots in the guide:

Paging Through Later

Program Start Times

Press the GUIDE button.

Pressing the GUIDE button repeatedly cycles through all the available

time slots in the guide as they are made available by your program

providers (for example, THU 3:00 PM, THU 10:00 PM, FRI 3:00 AM,

etc.).

Note

To select a future program guide directly, press the MENU button and then

select SELECT GUIDE/TIME. See page 33 for details.

To move to a station directly:

Direct Station Tuning

Press the 0-9 buttons to specify the station number. Press the

ENTER button to change the station more quickly.

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To see your favorite stations at the top of the program guide:

Displaying Favorite Stations

Press the FAVORITE button.

Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations

currently set for the five Favorite Station Guides (FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4,

5), and then back to the normal guide.

Note

See page 40 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

To toggle through the three variations of program guide:

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly. (See “Using the DISPLAY

Feature” on page 44 for details.)

Changing the Appearance

of the Guide

There are two ways to exit the program guide:

Exiting the Guide

Select a program from the guide by pressing the

button. (See

“Selecting a Program from the Guide” on page 31 for details.)

Press the EXIT button on the remote. You will be returned to the

last program you were watching before the program guide was

displayed.

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Selecting a Program from the Guide

For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program

from the guide just by pressing the button. If the program is

currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected

appears.

If the program has not yet started, a pop-up window appears, which

gives you the option of adding the program to the Timer list, returning

to the program guide, or tuning to the current program on that station.

See “Setting Up the Timer” on page 38 for details on using the Timer.

Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the

program before you can watch it beyond the free preview period

(usually about five minutes after the program starts).

To order a PPV program listed in the program guide:

Ordering Pay-Per-View

Programs

Highlight the program name in the guide and press the

Select BUY from the Purchase Program screen.

button.

Selecting RETURN returns you to the

previous screen, without purchasing the

program.

PURCHASE PROGRAM

First Knight

WED OCT 5 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

DTV 102

RETURN

Selecting TIMES brings up a list of

additional show times that you can

choose from for the program you selected.

BUY

TIMES

HELP

Rating:PG-13

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia

Ormond. Thrilling romance results when rogue knight

Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King Arthur

and his love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST, (A, V)

A PREVIEW button, which gives you a

free preview of the program, appears only

when the preview is available.

If the BUY button does not appear (and

the message “Purchase information not

available” appears), you must call your

program provider to order the program.

Price/View:$2.99

When the Confirm Purchase pop-up window appears, select YES

to confirm your purchase. Selecting NO returns you to the

Purchase Program screen, without purchasing the program.

If the program has not yet started, a pop-up window appears, which

gives you the option of adding the program to the Timer list, returning

to the program guide, or tuning to the current program on that station.

See “Setting Up the Timer” on page 38 for details on using the Timer.

To watch a PPV program you’ve purchased in advance, just tune to the

station when the program is about to start. Your program providers

will bill you automatically.

About Copy-Protection

Some PPV programs are copy-protected by Macrovision at the

discretion of the copyright owner. When watching a PPV program,

turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Selecting a Program List

The Program List displays programs alphabetically by program title, as

opposed to the Guide format, which sorts the programs numerically by

station number. A sample Movies List is shown below.

MOVIES LIST

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

The buttons that appear for each

program indicate start times.

First Knight

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

PG-13

For example, in this sample Movie

List, “First Knight,” with a start time

of 9:00PM, is highlighted.

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia

Ormond. Thrilling romance results when rogue knight

Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King

Arthur and his love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST) (A, V)

To select a program, highlight the start

time button and then press the

button.

WED 9 PM 9:30

10 PM 10:30

The Alamo

Aspen

Bad Boys

First Knight

Free Willy 2: The Adventure

Johnny Mnemonic

Judge Dredd (Letterbox)

To display a Program List, select MOVIES LIST from the Main Menu.

To set up a different program category for the Program List, see

“Selecting a Different Program Guide or List” on page 33.

To move to other programs in the list one program at a time:

SAT-A2: Move the joystick up or down.

SAT-B2: Press the up or down arrow buttons.

To move to other time slots in the list:

SAT-A2: Move the joystick left or right.

SAT-B2: Press the left or right arrow buttons.

To page through the list:

Press the PAGE or PAGE buttons.

To toggle through the three variations of lists:

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly. (See “Using the DISPLAY

Feature” on page 44 for details.)

To exit the list:

Select a program from the list by pressing the

button.

Press the EXIT button on the remote. You will be returned to the

last program you were watching before the list was displayed.

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Selecting a Different Program Guide or List

You can use the SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main

Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide in either the Guide or List

format.

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The

Select Guide (or List) screen appears.

The GUIDE and TIME options are not

available when you select SELECT LIST.

SELECT GUIDE

Selecting RESET resets the screen to the

default guide (Custom/Current/Movies/

All).

GUIDE

TIME

CUSTOM

CURRENT

MOVIES

ALL

RETURN

RESET

HELP

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY

Select a different Guide, Time, Category, and Subcategory,

described as follows.

The GUIDE option lets you select from a list of alternative program

guides, which are made available by your program providers. These

guides may contain groups of stations with similar subjects, for

example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs.

Selecting a Guide Type

To select a guide type:

Select GUIDE from the Select Guide screen.

Select the type of guide you want to display.

SELECT GUIDE

GUIDE

CUSTOM

RETURN

RESET

HELP

MASTER

SUBSCRIPTION

PPV

PROMO

MUSIC

TIME

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY

Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different

options for time, category, or subcategory.

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The TIME option lets you select from a list of future program guides.

Selecting a Guide Time

To select a future program guide:

Select TIME from the Select Guide screen.

Select the time you want to display.

SELECT GUIDE

GUIDE

SELECT TIME

RETURN

RESET

HELP

CURRENT

TIME

SAT 5:00 PM

SAT 9:30 PM

SUN 2:00 AM

SUN 6:30 AM

SUN 11:00 AM

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY

Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different

options for guide, category, or subcategory.

The CATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide

categories.

Selecting a Guide Category

To select a program guide category:

Select CATEGORY from the Select Guide screen.

Select the program category you want to display.

SELECT GUIDE

GUIDE

SELECT CATEGORY

RETURN

RESET

HELP

TIME

ALL

MOVIES

SPORTS

SPECIALS

SERIES

NEWS

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY

Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different

options for guide, time, or subcategory.

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The SUBCATEGORY option lets you select from a list of program guide

subcategories, based on the selected program category.

Note

Selecting a Guide

Subcategory

You cannot select SUBCATEGORIES if CATEGORY is set to ALL.

To select a program guide subcategory:

Select SUBCATEGORY from the Select Guide screen.

The Select Subcategory screen appears.

Select the program subcategories you want (you can select more

than one subcategory). A selected subcategory appears with a

checkmark ( ) beside it. To deselect a subcategory, just select it

again. The checkmark disappears. After you’ve made your

selections, select OK to return to the Select Guide screen.

Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all

the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes

the checkmark from all the subcategories.

SELECT MOVIES SUBCATEGORY

ACTION/

CHILDREN

COMEDY

DRAMA

ADVENTURE

CANCEL

ALL

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

FANTASY

HORROR

MUSICAL

OTHER

ROMANCE

NONE

HELP

SCIENCE

FICTION

WESTERN

Select OK to display the selected program guide, or select different

options for guide, category, or subcategory.

The next time you display the Main Menu, it will include the Guide or

List category that you selected. To change category selections, select

SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu.

The selections you make using SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST

affect the program categories displayed in the Main Menu. The

category you select using SELECT GUIDE changes button 4 of the

Main Menu. The category you select using SELECT LIST changes

button 6 of the Main Menu.

How SELECT GUIDE and

SELECT LIST Change the

Main Menu

This feature allows you to recall the last program guide or list that you

selected.

Example: If you select the Sports

Guide using SELECT GUIDE,

button 4 of the Main Menu

automatically changes to SPORTS

GUIDE.

MAIN MENU

SELECT

GUIDE

MASTER

GUIDE

SELECT

LIST

SPORTS

GUIDE

EXIT

NEWS

LIST

Similarly, button 6 of the Main

Menu automatically updates to the

last selection you made using

SELECT LIST.

OPTIONS MENU

TIMER

SETUP

SETUP MENU

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Using the Station Index

The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo

(or call letters) of all the stations in the system.

Note

Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program

guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.

Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which

requests that you press the

button to purchase the program, etc.

To display the Station Index:

Press the button.

The Station Index appears. The station you are currently tuned to is

automatically highlighted and program title is displayed at the top.

Your Station Index may not look

exactly like this. The stations

displayed depend on the

STATION INDEX

Sports Center

programming you’ve ordered.

206

216

229

207

220

230

208

222

232

209

224

233

211

212

215

227

240

DISC

225

TLC

226

235

236

To move through the Station Index:

Moving Through

the Station Index

Move the joystick (SAT-A2) or press the arrow buttons

(SAT-B2) to move one station at a time.

Press the PAGE

or PAGE buttons to page (move up or down

several rows at a time).

Enter the station number, using the 0-9 buttons and press ENTER.

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To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index:

Displaying Favorite

Stations in the Station

Index

Press the FAVORITE button.

Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the five

Favorite Station Guides.

FAVORITE 1

Matlock

The top row contains your seven

favorite stations from one of your five

Favorite Station Guides.

HBO

980

240

216

229

989

212

222

232

198

256

233

227

240

DISC

225

TLC

226

220

230

224

233

235

236

Note

See page 40 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

To toggle through the three variations of Station Index:

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly. (See “Using the DISPLAY

Feature” on page 44 for details.)

Changing the Appearance

of the Station Index

To select a program:

Selecting a Program from

the Station Index

Press the

button to tune to the highlighted station. The Station

Index disappears.

To exit the Station Index without changing stations:

Press the EXIT button. The Station Index disappears, and you

return to the station you were watching before displaying the

Station Index.

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Setting Up the Timer

You can select from two ways to automate VCR recording of DSS

programs:

Setting the DSS Timer and then setting your VCR timer.

Setting the DSS Timer and using the Sony VCR Mouse to

automatically control the VCR (see “Connecting the VCR Mouse”

on page 20 for details).

To set the timer:

Setting the Timer

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select TIMER SETUP. The Timer Setup screen appears.

Shortcut

You can automatically add future programs to the Timer screen by just

selecting them from the program guide. See “Selecting a Program from the

Guide” on page 31 for details.

Select one of the 10 timer setting buttons. Then highlight the DAY

field (today’s date automatically appears).

TIMER SETUP

DAY

START

-:--

STOP

-:--

STATION

If you’ve entered the Timer Setup

screen by selecting a future program

from a program guide, the Day, Start

and Stop times, Station, and program

title are displayed automatically.

However, if you make any changes to

the Timer Setup options, the program

title disappears (although the Timer

will still work as you’ve set it).

11/9 SAT

---

----

CANCEL

CLEAR

HELP

-/--

-:--

Set the day, start time, stop time, and station number as follows:

To set each item (day, time, etc.), move the joystick up or down

(SAT-A2) or press up or down arrow buttons (SAT-B2).

To move to the next or previous item, move the joystick right

or left (SAT-A2) or press the right or left arrow buttons (SAT-

B2).

Note

You can set the timer up to 30 days in advance. You can also set the timer for

every day or for the same day(s) every week. See “Setting the Daily/Weekly

Timer” on page 39.

Select OK to save your settings.

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To set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week:

Setting the Daily/Weekly

Timer

In step 4 (page 38), move the highlight down repeatedly to select

one of the DAY options, which are displayed in the following

sequence:

Current Date

DAILY MON-FRI EVERY SAT ...

EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 Month Later (Cycles backward) Current Date

Set the start time, stop time, and channel, then select OK to save

your settings.

To change, check, or clear timer settings:

Changing/Checking/

Clearing Timer Settings

Bring up the Timer Setup screen, as described on page 38.

Check your settings.

If you don’t want to make any changes, select OK.

If you want to change or clear settings, select the numbered

button of the timer setting you want to change.

Change or clear the setting as follows:

To change the setting, highlight the item you want to change.

Then reset the item by moving the joystick up or down (SAT-

A2) or press up or down arrow buttons (SAT-B2).

To clear the setting, select CLEAR.

Select OK to save your settings.

After the timer is set, the TIMER indicator on the front panel lights,

indicating that the timer has been set.

Notes on Using

the Timer

To use the timer to record a PPV program, you must first purchase

it in advance of its showing. See “Ordering Pay-Per-View

Programs” on page 31.

If locks and limits are set (and the system is locked), check to make

sure they do not conflict with the program you’re trying to record.

About 60 seconds before the timer automatically tunes to the

specified channel, a message appears. To cancel the timer setting

and continue watching the current program, press the EXIT button.

If you set overlapping (conflicting) timer settings, the DSS receiver

handles these timer settings as follows:

If you set two timer settings to start at the same time, the timer

setting that’s listed first has priority over any other conflicting

timer settings. Conflicting timer settings are automatically

cleared from the Timer Setup screen when the first timer

setting is activated.

If you set a second timer setting to start before the first timer

setting is set to stop, the second timer setting will start before

the first timer setting stops.

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Using the Favorite Station Guides

The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that includes up to

seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to five Favorite

Station Guides: FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

To set up the Favorite Station Guide:

Setting Up and Using the

Favorite Station Guides

Press the FAVORITE button. The first Favorite Station Guide

appears (FAVORITE 1).

Before you can bring up the Favorite

Station Guide, you must first clear the

program guide from your TV screen.

Pressing EXIT turns off any on-screen

displays.

FAVORITE STATION GUIDE- FAVORITE 1

TITLE

EXIT TO CURRENT

STATION

The system is shipped with no favorite stations set, so the first time

you see this guide, the seven Favorite Station buttons are blank.

Highlight a Favorite Station button that you want to set. Then

press and hold the

button.

The Favorite Station Guide switches to edit mode: The station list

appears, the selected Favorite Station button flashes, and the

highlight moves to the current station in the station list.

EDIT FAVORITE STATION GUIDE- FAVORITE 1

206

BASKETBALL

CLEAR

STATION

206

212

207

215

208

216

209

220

211

222

EXIT TO

PRIOR STATION

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To assign a station to the flashing Favorite Station button, do one of

the following:

Select it from the station list by highlighting it and then

pressing the

Enter the station number (such as 206), using the 0-9 buttons

on the remote. Then press the button.

button.

To clear a Favorite Station button that is

already assigned, select CLEAR

STATION.

EDIT FAVORITE STATION GUIDE - FAVORITE 1

206

BASKETBALL

CLEAR

STATION

206

212

207

215

208

216

209

220

211

222

EXIT TO

PRIOR STATION

The station list disappears, and the Favorite Station Guide

reappears with the stations you’ve set up.

FAVORITE STATION GUIDE - FAVORITE 1

TITLE

206

BASKETBALL

EXIT TO

PRIOR STATION

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To set other Favorite Station buttons:

Repeat steps 2 and 3.

To clear a Favorite Station button setting:

Overwrite the setting by repeating steps 2 and 3. Or, highlight the

button and then select CLEAR STATION.

To set up or display a different Favorite Station Guide:

Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly to select the Favorite

Station Guide you want (FAVORITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

To tune to a Favorite Station (and exit the Favorite Station Guide):

Press the number button that represents the station. Or highlight

and then select the Favorite Station button that you want to tune to.

To exit the Favorite Station Guide without changing stations:

Select “Exit to Current Station,” which appears in the bottom right

corner of the Favorite Station Guide or press the EXIT button.

To create a custom title for the Favorite Station Guide:

Creating a Custom Favorite

Station Guide Title

Select TITLE from the Favorite Station Guide. The Set Favorite

Guide Title screen appears.

To edit the title, move the joystick up or down (SAT-A2) or press

the up or down arrow buttons (SAT-B2) to enter each character.

To move from character to character, move the joystick left or right

(SAT-A2) or press the left or right arrow buttons (SAT-B2).

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

SET FAVORITE GUIDE TITLE

Selecting CLEAR erases all the

characters in the title.

CANCEL

CLEAR

HELP

Select OK to save your new title and return to the Favorite Station

Guide.

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Displaying the Program Banner

The program banner provides useful information about the program

you’re currently watching.

Note

Before you can bring up the program banner, you must first clear the program

guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off any on-screen displays.

Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which

requests that you press the

button to purchase the program, etc.

To display the program banner:

Press the DISPLAY button.

First Knight

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

PG-13

DTV 102

MON JUNE 24 2:36 PM

ENGLISH

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia Ormond. Thrilling romance results

when rogue knight Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King Arthur and his

love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST) (A, V)

The program banner shows the program title, station name and

number, current date and time, start and end times, rating, and

program description. It may also include any of the following

indicators:

Symbol

Indicates

For Details See

page 63

Data services available

New and unread messages

Alternate audio tracks available

System is locked

page 61

page 59

page 52

System is temporarily unlocked

page 55

To clear the program banner:

Press the DISPLAY or EXIT button or wait a few seconds for it to

automatically disappear.

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Using the DISPLAY Feature

You can use the DISPLAY button to change the appearance of the on-

screen displays.

The chart below illustrates how the DISPLAY button toggles through

the three types of displays of Program Guides (and Lists), Station

Index, and Favorite Station Guide.

Program Guide/List

Station Index

Favorite Station Guide

Standard

7 stations with program description

3 rows

MASTER GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

First Knight

FAVORITE STATION GUIDE

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

PG-13

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia

240

989

212

980

HBO

Ormond. Thrilling romance results when rogue knight

Lancelot becomes torn between his loyalty to King

Arthur and his love for Queen Guinevere (CC, ST, (A, V)

NIGHT

STATION INDEX Sports Center

GALLERY

MUSIC VIDEOS

SHOGUN

THE NATURAL

WED

8:00 PM

Boxing

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

SHO2987

The Alamo

MTV989

MTV’s Best of the 90’s

Tracy Ullman

Most Wanted ...

It’s Gary Shan...

206

216

207

220

208

222

209

224

211

212

215

227

COM990

USSB999

DTV100

DTV102

DISC

225

TLC

226

USSB Programming Highlights

Direct Ticket Previews

First Knight

198

256

233

967

EXIT TO

PHILADELPHIA

BIOGRAPHY

TOM AND JERRY

CURRENT STATION

229

230

232

233

235

236

240

DTV105

Johnny Mnemonic

Jefferson in Par...

Move to bottom of screen

Display 5 stations with large text description

Display 4 rows

MASTER GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

First Knight

Act. Adv. 1995 Richard Gere, Sean Connery,

Julia Ormond. Thrilling romance results when

rogue knight Lancelot becomes torn between

his loyalty to King Arthur and his love for

Queen Guinevere (CC, ST, (A, V)

STATION INDEX Sports Center

206

216

229

207

220

230

208

222

232

209

224

233

211

212

215

227

240

FAVORITE STATION GUIDE

DISC

225

TLC

226

240

989

212

980

HBO

WED

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

NIGHT

COM990

Tracy Ullman

It’s Gary Shan...

GALLERY

MUSIC VIDEOS

SHOGUN

THE NATURAL

USSB Programming Highlights

Direct Ticket Previews

USSB999

DTV100

DTV102

DTV105

235

236

198

256

233

967

EXIT TO

SCIFI

241

CSPAN CSPAN2

242 243

BLOM

244

CNBC

245

TWC

247

First Knight

PHILADELPHIA

BIOGRAPHY

TOM AND JERRY

CURRENT STATION

246

Johnny Mnemonic

Jefferson in Par...

Display 2 rows

Move to top of screen

Display 9 stations with no program description

FAVORITE STATION GUIDE

MASTER GUIDE

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

First Knight

240

989

212

980

HBO

8:00 PM

10:00 PM

PG-13

NIGHT

GALLERY

WED

HB2W984

8:00 PM

Nobody’s Fool

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

MUSIC VIDEOS

SHOGUN

THE NATURAL

SHO2986

3 Ninjas Kick Back

The Scout

198

256

233

967

SHOW987

MTV989

Boxing

The Alamo

EXIT TO

CURRENT STATION

STATION INDEX Sports Center

PHILADELPHIA

BIOGRAPHY

TOM AND JERRY

MTV’s Best of the 90’s

Most Wanted ...

It’s Gary Shan...

COM990

USSB999

DTV100

DTV102

Tracy Ullman

206

216

207

220

208

222

209

224

211

212

215

227

USSB Programming Highlights

Direct Ticket Previews

First Knight

DISC

225

TLC

226

DTV105

Johnny Mnemonic

Jefferson in Par...

Return to 7 stations with program description

Return to 3 rows

Return to Standard

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Chapter 5

Using the Options Menu

Read this chapter to get information about using the Options Menu to

customize the setup of the on-screen displays, review and cancel your

purchases, and read mail messages that have been sent to you.

Overview

This chapter describes how to:

Check and cancel pay-per-view programs you’ve ordered

(page 47).

Change the look of the program guides, including the color and

transparency level of the on-screen displays and the order in which

the stations are displayed (page 48).

Setting up and using the Jump Loop feature (pages 50–51).

Set system locks and limits, which allow you to control program

viewing by ratings, spending amount, and station (page 52).

Create a Custom Guide by selecting stations from the Master

Guide that you want to skip (page 57).

Select an alternate audio track for the program you’re currently

watching and set a default language for the audio of programs

(page 59).

Read mail messages that have been sent to your DSS receiver

(page 61).

Select a data service for stations that include data services offered

by your program providers (page 63).

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Displaying the Options Menu

To bring up the Options Menu:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select OPTIONS MENU.

MAIN MENU

SELECT

GUIDE

MASTER

GUIDE

SELECT

LIST

MOVIE

GUIDE

EXIT

MOVIE

LIST

OPTIONS MENU TIMER

SETUP

SETUP MENU

The Options Menu appears.

OPTIONS MENU

ALTERNATE

AUDIO

PURCHASES

MESSAGES

DISPLAY

OPTIONS

EXIT

LOCKS AND

LIMITS

CUSTOM

STATIONS

The following pages describe how to use the Options Menu to your

system’s setup.

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Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases

Use the Review/ Cancel Purchases screen to see a record of recent

purchases you’ve made through your DSS receiver. You can also use

this screen to cancel pay-per-view (PPV) programs you’ve ordered, but

haven’t yet watched.

Note

The Review/Cancel Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the DSS

receiver’s remote control. It doesn’t include purchases made by calling your

program provider.

To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screen:

Select PURCHASES from the Options Menu. The Review/ Cancel

Purchases screen appears, which lists the programs purchased and

canceled.

If there are more than one page of

purchases, press the PAGE and

PAGE buttons to page through the

displays.

REVIEW/CANCEL PURCHASES

RETURN

FIRST KNIGHT

UPCOMING

CANCELLED

UPCOMING

REVIEW

CANCEL PPV

HELP

JOHNNY MNEMONIC

SPEED

JEFFERSON IN PARIS

To review the details of a pay-per-view program you’ve purchased:

Select the program you want to review. Then select REVIEW.

To cancel a pay-per-view program you’ve ordered:

Select the program you want to cancel. Then select CANCEL

PPV.

Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu.

Note

Once you tune to a purchased program, you cannot cancel its purchase.

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Setting Display Options

The Set Display Options screen allows you to customize the look of the

on-screen displays and to select how you want the JUMP button to

function (Standard or Jump Loop).

To bring up the Set Display Options screen:

Select DISPLAY OPTIONS from the Options Menu.

The Set Display Options screen appears, with the current settings

shown next to each button.

Select an option from the screen (see the following descriptions).

SET DISPLAY OPTIONS

RETURN

COLORS

TRANSPARENCY

STATION ORDER

JUMP

EMERALD

MEDIUM

HELP

MEDIUM

NUMERICAL

STANDARD JUMP

The COLORS option lets you change the color palette of the on-screen

displays. The default color is EMERALD.

Setting the Colors

Select COLORS from the Set Display Options screen. The Set

Colors screen appears.

To preview a color, move the highlight. The Set Colors screen

automatically changes to reflect the color that’s highlighted.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

SET COLORS

CANCEL

HELP

EMERALD

MAJESTIC

REGAL

PACIFIC

INDIGO

RUGBY

CANDY

USA

To change the color, select a different color and then select OK to

return to the Set Display Options screen.

Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu.

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The TRANSPARENCY option lets you select from three levels of

transparency for the on-screen displays. The default setting is

MEDIUM.

Setting the Transparency

Select TRANSPARENCY from the Set Display Options screen.

Select a transparency option.

SET DISPLAY OPTIONS

RETURN

COLORS

TRANSPARENCY

STATION ORDER

JUMP

GREEN

SET TRANSPARENCY

HELP

SOLID

MEDIUM

LIGHT

STANDARD JUMP

Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu.

The STATION ORDER option lets you change the order in which

stations are displayed in the program guides to alphabetical or

numerical. The default setting is NUMERICAL.

Setting the Station Order

Select STATION ORDER from the Set Display Options screen.

Select NUMERICAL or ALPHABETICAL.

ALPHABETICAL station order defines the

sequence of the stations according to their

call letters, such as ABC, CNN, etc. It does

not define the sequence of stations by

program name.

SET DISPLAY OPTIONS

RETURN

COLORS

TRANSPARENCY

STATION ORDER

JUMP

EMERALD

MEDIUM

HELP

SET STATION ORDER

NUMERICAL

ALPHABETICAL

Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu.

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The JUMP option lets you select from two Jump modes:

Setting the Jump Mode

Standard Jump, which sets the JUMP button to jump back and

forth between the two most recently selected stations.

Jump Loop, which sets the JUMP button to jump among as many

as 5 preset stations (see “Using the Jump Loop Feature” on page 51

for details on presetting stations).

To set the Jump Mode:

Select JUMP from the Set Display Options screen.

Select STANDARD JUMP or JUMP LOOP.

SET DISPLAY OPTIONS

RETURN

HELP

COLORS

TRANSPARENCY

STATION ORDER

JUMP

EMERALD

MEDIUM

SET JUMP

STANDARD JUMP

JUMP LOOP

Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu.

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Using the Jump Loop Feature

When the DSS receiver is set to Standard Jump mode, pressing the

JUMP button toggles back and forth between the two most recently

selected stations.

Standard Jump Vs.

Jump Loop Mode

When the DSS receiver is set to Jump Loop mode, pressing the JUMP

button toggles among as many as 5 stations that you assign to a Jump

Loop. Once you assign a station to the Jump Loop, you can use the

JUMP button to quickly toggle through all the stations in the loop.

To set jump stations:

Using Jump Loops

Set the DSS receiver to Jump Loop mode, as described on page 50.

(You need to do this only the first time you create a Jump Loop.)

Tune to a station you want to assign to the Jump Loop.

Note

You cannot set jump stations while a program guide, menu, etc., is being

displayed.

Press and hold the JUMP button. A message appears, indicating

that the station has been assigned to the Jump Loop.

To set additional jump stations, repeat steps 2 and 3 of this

procedure.

Note

If you set more than 5 jump stations, the sixth jump station automatically

overwrites the first jump station in the loop, and so on.

To jump through the Jump Loop:

Press the JUMP button repeatedly. The stations are displayed in the

order they were set.

To clear a station from the Jump Loop:

Tune to the station you want to clear from the Jump Loop.

Note

You cannot clear Jump stations while a program guide, menu, etc., is being

displayed.

Press and hold the JUMP button. A message appears, indicating

that the station has been cleared from the Jump Loop.

To clear additional Jump stations, repeat steps 1 and 2 of this

procedure.

Note

Jump Loops are cleared automatically when you shut off the DSS receiver.

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Setting Locks and Limits

The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your

system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station.

You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view

programs.

To display the Locks and Limits screen:

Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu.

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings

shown next to each button.

Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below).

If your system is locked, the padlock

symbol appears ( ), and you must

first unlock it before you can make any

changes to the locks and limits settings.

See “Unlocking Your System” on

page 56 for details.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

RETURN

SPENDING LIMIT

RATINGS LIMIT

PAY-PER-VIEW

STATION LOCKS

$10.00

LOCK

HELP

UNLOCKED

0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED

Note

Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as

described below.

Spending Limit

Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single

pay-per-view program.When the system is locked, you

cannot purchase a program that costs more than the

amount set. The default setting is $10.00.

Ratings Limit

Pay-Per-View

Allows you to set a maximum ratings limit. When the

system is locked, you cannot view programs rated

higher than the rating set. The default rating is R.

Allows you to prevent PPV purchases. When the

system and the PPV option are locked, pay-per-view

programs cannot be purchased. The default setting is

unlocked.

Station Locks

Lets you prevent the viewing of stations that you lock.

When the system is locked, programs that appear on

locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no

stations locked.

Note

After you’ve set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or

limits take effect. Locking the system is described on page 55.

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To set a spending limit:

Setting a Spending Limit

Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Enter a spending limit, using the 0-9 buttons to enter the dollar

value. Then press the

button.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

RETURN

LOCK

SET SPENDING LIMIT

None

SPENDING LIMIT

RATINGS LIMIT

PAY-PER-VIEW

HELP

UNLOCKED

STATION LOCKS

0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED

Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4.

Lock your system, as described in “Locking Your System” on

page 55.

To set a ratings limit:

Setting a Ratings Limit

Select RATINGS LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Select a rating, beyond which programs cannot be watched .

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

RETURN

SPENDING LIMIT

SET RATINGS LIMIT

LOCK

PG-13

RATINGS LIMIT

NR-CONTENT

HELP

PAY-PER-VIEW

NR-MATURE

NC17

STATION LOCKS

Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4.

Lock your system, as described in “Locking Your System” on

page 55.

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To set the pay-per-view lock:

Setting the

Pay-Per-View Lock

Select PAY-PER-VIEW from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Select LOCKED to prevent PPV program purchases. Select

UNLOCKED to allow PPV program purchases.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

RETURN

SPENDING LIMIT

LOCK

RATINGS LIMIT

SET PPV LOCK

HELP

UNLOCKED

LOCKED

PAY-PER-VIEW

STATION LOCKS

Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 4.

Lock your system, as described in “Locking Your System” on

page 55.

Note

You can also set a PPV lock by setting the spending limit to $0.00. See

“Setting a Spending Limit” on page 53 for details.

To set station locks:

Setting Station Locks

Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station

appears with a key (

) beside it. For example, in the following

screen, stations 203, 204, 206, and 209 have been locked.

To unlock a station, just select it again. The key (

) disappears.

To quickly unlock or lock all stations, select

ALL (to lock all) or NONE (to unlock all).

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

SET STATION LOCKS

CANCEL

ALL

CNN

202

CRT

203

HLN

204

DTV

205

ESPN

206

DTV

207

ESN2

208

DTV

209

DTV

210

DTV

211

TNT

212

DTV

213

DTV

214

215

You can use the PAGE and

DTV

216

DTV

217

DTV

218

DTV

219

TCM

220

DTV

221

DIS1

222

PAGE buttons to quickly move through

the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9

buttons to enter the station number directly.

NONE

HELP

DTV

223

DIS2

224

DISC

225

TLC

226

TOON DTV

227 228

USA

229

Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Select another lock or limit to set, or go to step 5.

Lock your system, as described in “Locking Your System” on

page 55.

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To lock an unlocked system:

Locking Your System

Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter

the numerical value.

DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE.

You’ll need this number to unlock your

system or to make any changes to the locks

and limits you’ve set. If you do forget your

passcode, call your program provider for

assistance.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

RETURN

SPENDING LIMIT

LOCK SYSTEM

LOCK

RATINGS LIMIT

PAY-PER-VIEW

STATION LOCKS

HELP

UNLOCKED

4 STATIONS LOCKED

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk ( ), which keeps

your passcode secret.

When prompted, enter your passcode again. (This confirms your

selection of a passcode number.)

Your system is now locked, as indicated by the closed padlock ( ) in

the Set Locks and Limits screen. All locks and limits you’ve set are now

in effect. The padlock also appears in the Program Banner to remind

you of the locked status.

You can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if

you know the system passcode.

Overriding the System Lock

For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a

message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the

button, the Temporary Unlock window appears. By entering the

passcode and then selecting when you want the system to

automatically relock, you can temporarily unlock the system.

Note

If you override the system lock, you can reset the lock by turning the power off

and then on again. If you want to unlock the system on a more permanent

basis, follow the procedures under “Unlocking Your System” on page 56.

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To unlock a locked system:

Unlocking Your System

Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu .

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings

shown next to each button. The padlock ( ) indicates that the

system is currently locked.

Select UNLOCK.

Enter the passcode number you used to lock the system. Use the 0-

9 buttons to enter the numerical value.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

RETURN

SPENDING LIMIT

RATINGS LIMIT

PAY-PER-VIEW

STATION LOCKS

$10

UNLOCK SYSTEM

UNLOCK

HELP

UNLOCKED

4 STATIONS LOCKED

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk ( ), which keeps

your passcode secret.

Your system is now unlocked, and all locks and limits previously set

are no longer in effect.

While you’re watching programs, you can check the status of the

system lock by pressing the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program

Banner, which includes the following lock symbols.

Determining the Status of

the System Lock

Symbol

System Lock Status

Unlocked (default setting)

Locked

No padlock

Temporarily unlocked using the system lock

override

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Setting Up a List of Custom Stations

If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe

to or watch often, you can use the Custom Stations feature to specify

which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you’ve

set skipped stations, they will not appear in the:

Custom Guide

Station Index

Stations that appear when you’re using the CH+/ CH- buttons to

change channels

Note

Skipped stations will continue to be listed in the Master Guide, which you can

always access through the Main Menu.

To define a list of custom stations:

Select CUSTOM STATIONS from the Options Menu.

Select stations that you want to skip.

A station that appears with a checkmark ( ) beside it will be

skipped. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 208,

and 213 are set to be skipped.

To set a station so that it is not skipped, just select it again. The

checkmark ( ) disappears.

To quickly skip or “unskip” stations,

select ALL (to skip all) or NONE (to skip

none).

SET CUSTOM STATIONS

CNN CRT

HLN

204

DTV

205

ESPN DTV

ESN2

208

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

202

203

206

207

CANCEL

AUTO

DTV

209

DTV

210

DTV

211

TNT

212

DTV

213

DTV

214

215

ALL

NONE

HELP

DTV

216

DTV

217

DTV

218

DTV

219

TCM DTV

220 221

DIS1

222

DTV

223

DIS2

224

DISC TLC

225 226

TOON DTV

227 228

USA

229

Note

Use the PAGE and PAGE buttons to quickly move through the rows of

stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the three-digit station

number directly.

Select OK when you’re finished setting skipped stations.

To see the results of your Custom Stations settings:

Bring up Custom Guide, by pressing the GUIDE button, the Station

Index (see page 36), or use the CH+/ CH- buttons.

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When you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically

scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning

process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not

authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can

use this feature as a starting point to creating your own list of custom

stations.

Using the AUTO

Skip Feature

For example, if there are stations that appear in the Master Guide to

which you do not subscribe, the AUTO function automatically marks

these stations to be skipped. This saves you the trouble of having to

determine which of the 150+ stations in the Master Guide you cannot

view and then having to manually set each of these stations to be

skipped.

Note

The AUTO function does not skip pay-per-view stations.

To use the AUTO Skip feature:

Select CUSTOM STATIONS from the Options Menu.

Select the AUTO button.

The DSS receiver begins to evaluate all the stations in the Master

Guide, and displays a status bar, similar to the following.

Selecting STOP interrupts the Auto

Skip process and returns you to the

previous screen, which displays the

stations that have been set to be skipped

thus far.

SET CUSTOM STATIONS

STOP

28% completed

Evaluating channel 150.

Please wait ...

Note

This process may take a few minutes to complete.

When the DSS receiver is finished scanning, the station list

reappears, with checkmarks ( ) beside stations that are set to be

skipped.

Select OK to save your selections. Or select additional stations to be

skipped or unskipped.

Note

You may want to re-run the Auto skip procedure periodically in case your

program providers make changes or additions to their station lineups, or if you

order new program subscriptions.

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Selecting Alternate Audio

Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a

single video source. For example, a football game might use a different

audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include both

English and Spanish language audio tracks.

To determine if an alternate audio track is available:

How to Determine if

Alternate Audio Tracks Are

Available for a Program

Tune to the program.

Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.

If the Program Banner includes the alternate audio symbol ( ), this

indicates that alternate audio tracks are available for that program.

Using the remote control (SAT-A2 only):

Selecting an Alternate

Audio Track

Press the ALTERNATE AUDIO button repeatedly on the remote

control. If more than two alternate audio tracks are available for the

current program, the Set Alternate Audio screen automatically

appears (see below).

Using the on-screen menus (SAT-A2/SAT-B2):

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select OPTIONS MENU.

Select ALTERNATE AUDIO.

OPTIONS MENU

ALTERNATE

AUDIO

PURCHASES

EXIT

MESSAGES

DISPLAY

OPTIONS

LOCKS AND

LIMITS

SERVICES

CUSTOM

STATIONS

The Set Alternate Audio screen appears, which lists only the audio

tracks available for the program you are currently tuned to.

SET ALTERNATE AUDIO

RETURN

ENGLISH 1

SPANISH 1

DEFAULT

HELP

SCIENCE

FICTION

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To change the audio track for the current program, select an audio

track.

To change the default language for all programs, select DEFAULT.

Then see “Setting a Default Language” below.

To save your changes and return to the Options Menu, select OK.

Then select EXIT from the Options Menu to return to the program

you were watching.

Use the DEFAULT button to specify the language you want to hear for

programs broadcast in multiple languages.

Setting a Default Language

To set a default language:

Select DEFAULT from the Set Alternate Audio screen.

Select a default language.

SET ALTERNATE AUDIO

SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE

RETURN

ENGLISH 1

SPANISH 1

ENGLISH

SPANISH

FRENCH

GERMAN

ITALIAN

DEFAULT

HELP

SCIENCE

FICTION

JAPANESE

Select RETURN to return to the Options Menu.

Note

If the default language you select is not available for a program that you tune

to, you will not hear the default language. Instead, you’ll hear one of the

languages available for that program (usually English).

For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program is

broadcast in English only, you’ll automatically hear the audio in English.

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Reading Your Messages

Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS

receiver. These messages contain useful information about your

system, such as information about new services, program promotions,

or billing.

There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail:

The DSS receiver’s front panel MESSAGE indicator blinks.

How to Determine When

You’ve Received Mail

An envelope ( ) appears in the Program Banner, accessed by

pressing the DISPLAY button.

An envelope ( ) appears in menu item 7 (Options Menu) of the

Main Menu.

To display your messages:

Displaying Your Messages

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select OPTIONS MENU.

Select MESSAGES.

OPTIONS MENU

ALTERNATE

AUDIO

PURCHASES

EXIT

MESSAGES

DISPLAY

OPTIONS

LOCKS AND

LIMITS

CUSTOM

STATIONS

SERVICES

The message’s date, along with the first few words of the message,

appear.

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To read a message:

Reading a Message

Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message

appears with a checkmark ( ) beside it. Then select READ.

MESSAGES

READ

11/6 Sign up now for our special ...

RETURN

11/8 Welcome to USSB ....

HELP

11/23 Happy Thanksgiving ....

The full text of the message appears.

READ MESSAGE

RETURN

11/23

ERASE

Happy Thanksgiving from

everyone at DIRECTV.

HELP

To erase a message after you’ve read it, select ERASE. To keep a

message after you’ve read it, select RETURN.

Note

Your mailbox can hold about 50 messages before exhausting the receiver’s

memory.

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Selecting Data Services

In the future, your program providers may provide data services,

which you can access through specific stations using the DSS receiver’s

wide band data and low-speed data ports. For details about using a

data port to access these data services, call your program providers.

To determine if data services are available on a specific station:

How to Determine if Data

Services Are Available on a

Station

Tune to the station.

Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.

If the Program Banner includes the data services symbol ( ), this

indicates that data services are available for that specific station.

To select a data service:

Selecting a

Data Service

Select DATA SERVICES from the Options Menu.

DATA SERVICES appears only when

the station you’re tuned to includes

data services.

OPTIONS MENU

ALTERNATE

AUDIO

PURCHASES

EXIT

MESSAGES

DISPLAY

OPTIONS

LOCKS AND

LIMITS

DATA

CUSTOM

STATIONS

SERVICES

The Data Services screen appears, which lists only the data services

that are available for the station you are currently tuned to.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, without saving your

selections.

WIDE BAND DATA

RETURN

DATA 1

DATA 2

DATA 3

DATA 7

DATA 4

DATA 8

DEFAULT

BAUD

The screen will be titled “Wide Band” or

“Low Speed,” depending on which type of

data service is available for that station.

DATA 5

DATA 6

HELP

The titles of the data services may be different,

based on the service being provided.

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Select one of the following:

To Do This ...

Do This ...

Change the data service for the

current station only

Select the data service and then

select RETURN.

Change the data service for all

stations

Select DEFAULT (then see

“Changing the Default Data

Service” below).

Change the baud rate for the DSS

receiver’s wide band data port

Select BAUD (then see “Setting

the Baud Rate” below).

Use the DEFAULT button to select a default data service for all stations

that provide data services.

Changing the Default

Data Service

To change the data service for all stations:

Select DEFAULT from the Data Services screen.

Select a default data service.

The titles of the data services may be

different, based on the service being

provided.

WIDE BAND DATA

DEFAULT DATA

RETURN

DEFAULT

BAUD

DATA 1

DATA 2

DATA 3

DATA 4

DATA 1

DATA 2

DATA 5

DATA 6

DATA 7

DATA 8

DATA 3

DATA 4

DATA 5

DATA 6

HELP

To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver’s data port:

Setting the Baud Rate

Select BAUD from the Data Services screen.

Select a baud rate for the data port.

The baud rates displayed may be

different, depending on which data port is

being used.

WIDE BAND DATA

RETURN

DEFAULT

BAUD

DATA 1

DATA 2

DATA 3

DATA 7

DATA 4

SET BAUD RATE

2400

4800

9600

DATA 5

DATA 6

DATA 8

HELP

19200

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Chapter 6

Using the Setup Menu

Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check

the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any

difficulties you may be having with your system.

Overview

The Setup Menu includes several options you can use to set up and

troubleshoot your system.

Use the Setup Menu to:

Set up and point your satellite antenna (page 67).

Replace your access card (page 68).

Change the aspect ratio of the DSS receiver to match your TV

screen: standard or widescreen (page 70).

SAT-A2 Only: Change the DSS receiver to receive RF (radio

frequency) remote control signals or IR (infrared) remote control

signals (page 71).

Display a list of programmable codes for other components you

may want to operate using the DSS remote control (page 74).

Run a system test to check the operation of your system, including

the access card, phone line, satellite signal, and tuning (page 75).

Display helpful troubleshooting information (page 76).

Get hints and shortcuts on using your digital satellite system

(page 76).

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Displaying the Setup Menu

To set up your system, first bring up the Setup Menu , as follows:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select SETUP MENU.

MAIN MENU

SELECT

GUIDE

MASTER

GUIDE

SELECT

LIST

MOVIES

GUIDE

EXIT

MOVIES

LIST

OPTIONS MENU

TIMER

SETUP

SETUP MENU

The Setup Menu appears:

SETUP MENU

REMOTE

CONTROL

ACCESS

CARD

ANTENNA

EXIT

ASPECT

RATIO

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

SYSTEM

TEST

TIPS AND

^SHORTCUTS9

The following pages describe how to use the Setup Menu to set up

your system.

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Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

To install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the

antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen.

Note

Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If

the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video,

especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal

performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on

using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna’s

signal strength.

Select ANTENNA from the Setup Menu.

The Set Up Antenna screen appears.

SET UP ANTENNA

Selecting RETURN returns you to

the Setup Menu.

RETURN

HELP

TRANSPONDER

ZIP CODE

LAT/LONG

PEAK LEVEL

CURRENT LEVEL

LOCKED

To determine the elevation and azimuth settings for the satellite

antenna, select ZIP CODE or LAT/ LONG.

ZIP CODE uses your five-digit zip code to determine the

elevation and azimuth settings.

LAT/LONG u ses your location’s latitude and longitude to

determine the azimuth and elevation settings.

The Signal Strength Meter indicates the current signal

strength of the antenna.

The Transponder option allows you to select a transponder

number from 1 to 32. You should not need to change this

number (the default is 2) unless you’re instructed to do so by

your program provider.

See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on using the

Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna’s

signal strength.

Select RETURN to return to the Setup Menu .

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Replacing Your Access Card

In the event that your program providers need to send you a new

access card, use the Access Card option to initialize your new card.

During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions to copy

information from the old card onto the new card. After you initialize

the new card, your old card becomes invalid .

To replace your access card:

Select ACCESS CARD from the Setup Menu.

SETUP MENU

REMOTE

CONTROL

ACCESS

CARD

ANTENNA

EXIT

ASPECT

RATIO

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

SYSTEM

TEST

TIPS AND

^SHORTCUTS9

When the Replace Access Card screen appears, insert your old

access card, if you removed it, as follows:

Open the door to the access card: Place your fingertip in the

slot as shown (or carefully use the edge of a coin), and gently

pull the door down.

Ca u t io n

Handle the access card door gently.

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Insert the card, arrow side up, as shown, and gently push the

door up to close it.

Select OK from Replace Access Card screen.

Selecting RETURN returns you to

the Setup Menu, without starting the

initialization process.

REPLACE ACCESS CARD

RETURN

Please insert OLD access card and select OK

to initialize NEW card.

HELP

CAUTION: After you select OK, you cannot

stop this process, and your OLD access card

will no longer be valid.

Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the

procedure.

When the message “Replace Access Card Procedure Complete”

appears, select OK to return to the Setup Menu.

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Setting the Aspect Ratio

Use the Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver’s display to match

your TV's picture.

To set the aspect ratio:

Select ASPECT RATIO from the Setup Menu.

Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have:

If you have a standard TV, select 4:3.

If you have a wide-screen TV, select 16:9.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

Setup Menu, without saving your

selection.

SET ASPECT RATIO

4:3

16:9

CANCEL

HELP

STANDARD

WIDE

Select OK to return to the Setup Menu.

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Setting Up the Remote Control

SAT-A2 Only: The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS

receiver to accept IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signals from the

DSS remote control and to change the RF security code for the DSS

receiver.

You can also use this screen to display a list of codes you can use to

program the DSS remote control to operate other components, such as

TVs and cable boxes.

In addition to having IR remote control capability, your DSS system

includes an RF feature, which enables the remote control to operate the

DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room or is placed

behind a cabinet door. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote

control does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel of the

DSS receiver.

Selecting IR/RF Transmission

(SAT-A2 Only)

Note

You must set up the RF antenna to take advantage of the RF feature. See

“Setting Up the RF Antenna (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 22 for details.

The DSS receiver is shipped with IR transmission enabled and RF transmission

disabled. To use the RF feature, you must change the factory setting (IR ONLY)

to the RF setting (RF ONLY).

To select IR or RF transmission:

Select REMOTE CONTROL from the Setup Menu.

Select REMOTE SIGNAL and select a transmission type (IR or RF).

SAT-B2: REMOTE SIGNAL and RF

SECURITY CODE options are not

available.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE

REMOTE CODES

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

IR ONLY

RF ONLY

Select OK to save your selections and return to the Setup Menu.

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If the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF

remote control in your home (or from a neighbor’s house), you can

eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the DSS

receiver and remote control.

Setting the Security Code

(SAT-A2 Only)

Note

As an alternative, you can eliminate this problem by disabling the RF

capability of the DSS receiver, if you have no need for RF transmission. See

“Selecting IR/RF Transmission (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 71 for details.

There are two steps to changing the RF security code: Step 1 is

changing the DSS receiver’s security code; step 2 is changing the DSS

remote control’s security code. Both the receiver and the remote control

must use the same three-digit security code.

Step 1: Select the DSS Receiver’s RF Security Code

Select REMOTE CONTROL from the Setup Menu.

Select RF SECURITY CODE and then select a different security

code.

The DSS receiver and remote control

are shipped with the RF security code

set to 000.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

IR ONLY

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

RF SECURITY CODE

RF SECURITY CODE 000

CODE 000

CODE 001

REMOTE CODES

CODE 002

CODE 003

CODE 004

Select OK to save your changes and return to the Setup Menu.

Go to “Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code” on

page 73 to continue.

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Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code

Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control.

Using the number buttons on the DSS remote control, enter the

three-digit security code you selected for the DSS receiver in step 2

on page 72.

Press the ENTER button on the remote control.

The RF security code is now changed for both the DSS receiver and

remote control.

You can determine the current RF security code for the DSS remote

control using the IDENTIFY button in the Set Up Remote screen.

To Determine the Current

Security Code for the DSS

Remote Control

Bring up the Set Up Remote screen, as described on page 71.

Select IDENTIFY.

(SAT-A2 Only)

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE

REMOTE CODES

IR ONLY

000

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

Press the joystick within 5 seconds.

When the message “Press the joystick within 5 seconds” appears,

press the joystick before the 5 seconds expire.

The current RF security code for the DSS remote control appears.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE

REMOTE CODES

IR ONLY

000

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

Your remote is currently set at 000.

Note

If the message, “Security code could not be identified” appears, check to make

sure that RF is enabled and that the RF antenna is connected properly. See

“Selecting IR/RF Transmission (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 71.

Select OK to return to the Setup Menu.

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You can also use the Setup Remote screen to display a list of codes you

can use to program the DSS remote control to operate other

components, such as TVs and cable boxes.

Displaying the

Programmable Codes

Note

These code numbers and instructions are also described in “Programming the

Remote Control” on page 85.

To display the list of programmable codes:

Select REMOTE CONTROL from the Setup Menu.

Select REMOTE CODES and then select the type of component you

want to use with the DSS remote.

SAT-A2: The SAT-A2 remote control

can be programmed to control most

brands of TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, and

laserdisc (LDP) players.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE

REMOTE CODES

IR ONLY

REMOTE CODES

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

SAT-B2: The SAT-B2 remote control

cannot be programmed to control

VCRs or laserdisc players.

TV CODES

CABLE BOX CODES

VCR CODES

LDP CODES

INSTRUCTIONS

Scroll through the list that appears to find the remote codes for the

manufacturer of your component. Press the

the Set Up Remote screen.

button to return to

To program the remote control, select INSTRUCTIONS and follow

the on-screen instructions.

Select OK to return to the Setup Menu.

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Running a System Test

The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's

components, including:

Antenna signal

System tuning

Phone line

Access card

Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your

system.

To run the System Test:

Select SYSTEM TEST from the Setup Menu .

Select TEST.

RUN SYSTEM TEST

SIGNAL

TEST

TUNING

RETURN

PHONE

HELP

CARD

The System Test checks all the components automatically, and

displays the result of each test.

Select RETURN to return to the Setup Menu .

Check your system for any of the following:

If The System Test Reports

Any Problems...

The access card test will fail if you have not yet called your

program providers to establish service. After your service has been

established, the access card test should pass.

Check that all cables are connected properly to the DSS receiver.

Check that the satellite antenna is installed correctly, and that the

signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the

satellite antenna for details.

Check that the phone line connected to the DSS receiver is working

properly.

Check that the access card is inserted properly.

If you cannot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see

“Customer Support” on page 2.

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Displaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts

To display troubleshooting information:

Displaying Troubleshooting

Information

Select TROUBLESHOOTING from the Setup Menu.

SETUP MENU

REMOTE

CONTROL

ACCESS

CARD

ANTENNA

EXIT

ASPECT

RATIO

TROUBLE

^SHOOTING7

SYSTEM

TEST

TIPS AND

^SHORTCUTS9

Select the topic for which you want information. Details of that

topic are displayed.

Press the

button to return to the Troubleshooting screen.

Select RETURN to return to the Setup Menu.

To display tips and shortcut information:

Displaying Tips and

Shortcut Information

Select TIPS AND SHORTCUTS from the Setup Menu.

SETUP MENU

REMOTE

CONTROL

ACCESS

CARD

ANTENNA

EXIT

ASPECT

RATIO

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

SYSTEM

TEST

TIPS AND

^SHORTCUTS9

Select the topic for which you want information. Details of that

topic are displayed.

Press the

button to return to the Tips and Shortcuts screen.

Select RETURN to return to the Setup Menu.

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Appendix

Other Information

This appendix includes supplementary information, including:

Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the

front and back panels of the DSS receiver (page 78).

Remote control button descriptions (page 81).

Programming the remote to operate your TV and other video

components (page 85).

Troubleshooting information (page 88).

Precautions (page 91).

FCC Information (page 92).

Limited warranty (page 93).

Specifications (page 94).

Index (page 95).

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Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel

Button

Description

POWER Button

MENU Button

EXIT Button

Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

Brings up the Main Menu.

Clears all on-screen displays, including program

guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you

complete your selections, the previous selections are

restored.

The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-screen

displays (program guides, menus, etc.). The

button

selects highlighted items. When pressed during

normal DSS-viewing, the

button brings up the

Station Index (unless a message appears).

TV/ DSS Button

Switches the output of the DSS receiver between TV

(normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a TV cable

or antenna, and DSS programs.

Power Indicator

Timer Indicator

Message Indicator

Indicates whether the DSS receiver is on or off.

Indicates that the Timer is set.

Flashes to indicate you have an unread message.

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Back Panel (SAT-A2)

Connector

Description

Cable Type

SATELLITE IN

Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna.

Solid Bare Copper

RG-6 Coaxial

(75-ohm/ F-type)

LOW SPEED DATA

WIDE BAND DATA

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as they are Depends on future

introduced. Additional accessories may be required.

applications

(D-sub 9 pin)

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies (such as

Depends on future

high-definition television), as they are introduced. Additional accessories applications

may be required.

(D-sub 15 pin)

CONTROL-S IN/

S-LINK

Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony infrared-

controlled audio or video component.

Audio mono or stereo

miniplug

VCR MOUSE/

Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony infrared-

Audio mono or stereo

CONTROL-S OUT

controlled audio or video component. Also used to connect the Sony VCR miniplug

Mouse.

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to a digital audio component

with a digital input frequency of 48 kHz.

Optical digital

mini-plug

RF REMOTE

Connects to the RF antenna.

RCA-type

AUDIO 3 OUT (R)/ (L)

Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of your

audio or video component.

Audio (2)

(RCA-type)

AUDIO (R)/ (L)

OUT

Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of your

audio or video component.

Audio (2)

(RCA-type)

VIDEO OUT

Connects your DSS receiver to your TV or VCR’s video input.

Video

(RCA-type)

S-VIDEO OUT

CH3/ CH4 Switch

VHF/ UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT

TEL LINE

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver directly to your TV (if your TV S-Video

has S-VIDEO IN).

(4-pin mini DIN)

When you use an RF connection, this setting determines the TV channel

on which programs from the DSS receiver can be viewed.

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to your normal (terrestrial) TV

or cable TV service.

RG-59 Coaxial

(75-ohm/ F-type)

Connects to your TV or VCR.

RG-59 Coaxial

(75-ohm/ F-type)

Connects your DSS receiver to a telephone jack. This allows you to order Telephone (RJ-11)

pay-per-view programs.

AC IN

Connects your DSS receiver to a 120V AC outlet.

AC OUT

Connects other components within a rating of AC 120V/ 300W/ 3A max. AC

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Connector

Description

Cable Type

SATELLITE IN

Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna.

Solid Bare Copper

RG-6 Coaxial

(75-ohm/ F-type)

WIDE BAND DATA

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies

(such as high-definition television), as they are introduced.

Additional accessories may be required.

Depends on future

applications

(D-sub 15 pin)

CONTROL-S IN/

S-LINK

Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony

infrared-controlled audio or video component.

Audio mono

miniplug

VCR MOUSE/

CONTROL-S OUT

Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony

infrared-controlled audio or video component. Also used to

connect the Sony VCR Mouse (RM-VM101).

Audio mono

miniplug

AUDIO (R)/ (L)

OUT

Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of

your audio or video component.

Audio (2)

(RCA-type)

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

CH3/ CH4 Switch

VHF/ UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/ UHF OUT

TEL LINE

Connects your DSS receiver to your TV or VCR’s video input.

Video

(RCA-type)

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver directly to your TV (if

your TV has S-VIDEO IN).

S-Video

(4-pin mini DIN)

When you use an RF connection, this setting determines the TV

channel on which programs from the DSS receiver can be viewed.

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to your normal

(terrestrial) TV or cable TV service.

RG-59 Coaxial

(75-ohm/ F-type)

Connects to your TV or VCR.

RG-59 Coaxial

(75-ohm/ F-type)

Connects your DSS receiver to a telephone jack. This allows you to Telephone (RJ-11)

order pay-per-view programs.

AC IN

Connects your DSS receiver to a 120V AC outlet.

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Using the Remote Control

After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote

control, use these procedures to operate your system components:

The FUNCTION buttons flash to indicate

which component the remote control is set

to operate.

Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box,

TV, or the DSS receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION

button.

SAT-A2 Only: To operate a VCR or laserdisc player, open the lid on

the remote control and set the slide switch to the position that you

set for the component.

Aim the remote control at the component.

Press the POWER button of the component to turn it on and off.

To control other functions of the component, see the table that follows.

SAT-A2 Remote Control

Outside Panel (SAT-A2)

Note

Buttons described in the following table can operate components other than the

DSS receiver only if you’ve programmed the remote and the component

supports the function described. See page 85 for instructions on programming

the DSS remote.

Button

Operates

Description

Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the

volume.

Automatically turns off the TV, after the time

period that you specify.

CABLE: Turns the cable box on and off.

TV: Turns the TV on and off.

DSS: Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

CABLE: Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable

mode, the remote operates your cable box.

TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode,

the remote operates your TV.

DSS: Puts the remote in DSS receiver mode. In

DSS mode, the remote operates your DSS

receiver.

DSS

Selects an alternate audio track for the current

program, if one is available. See “Selecting an

Alternate Audio Track” on page 59 for details.

Used for setting up and using the Favorite

Station Guides. See “Using the Favorite Station

Guides” on page 40 for details.

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Button

Operates

Description

DSS

Brings up the Custom Guide. If you’re already

in a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly

brings up future time slots in the guide.

Switches the input of the TV.

DSS

Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV

(normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a

TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs.

DSS

Cable

DSS: Used to tune to and set stations in the

Jump Loop (DSS). See “Using the Jump Loop

Feature” on page 51 for details. TV, Cable: Tunes

to the last station you were tuned to.

DSS

Cable

Specifies the station number. DSS: In menus,

selects the menu item with the corresponding

number. Also, in some screens, used to enter

numerical values (such as a spending limit or

passcode).

DSS

Toggles through the different displays of on-

screen guides (DSS) or other display (TV). See

“Using the DISPLAY Feature” on page 44 for

details.

DSS

When moved forward, back, left, right, and

diagonally, highlights items in the on-screen

displays (program guides, menus, etc.). When

pressed, selects highlighted items. When

pressed during normal DSS-viewing, brings up

the Station Index (unless a message appears).

DSS

Clears all on-screen displays, including

program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT

before you complete your selections, the

previous selections are restored.

DSS

Moves to the next (+) or previous (-) station

during normal viewing. In DSS program guides

and some setup screens, these buttons page

through the on-screen displays.

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Inside Panel (SAT-A2)

Button

Operates

Description

VCR

Laserdisc

Switches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending

on how you’ve set up the remote for these

positions.

VCR

Eject (used only with Sony brand components)

Laserdisc

VCR

Rewind

Laserdisc

VCR

Play

Laserdisc

VCR

Fast-forward

Laserdisc

VCR

Turns the VCR or laserdisc player on and off.

Laserdisc

VCR

Changes the VHF/ UHF output of the VCR.

VCR

Stop

Laserdisc

VCR

Pause

Laserdisc

VCR

Record

VCR

Laserdisc

Changes the channel (VCR) or chapter

(laserdisc).

DSS

Used for programming the remote to operate

your TV, cable box, VCR, laserdisc player, or

DSS receiver. Also used to change the RF

security code.

Used for setting up the remote commander to

operate components that are not listed in

“Programmable Codes” on page 86.

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Button

Operates Description

CABLE: Turns the cable box on and off.

TV: Turns the TV on and off.

DSS: Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

CABLE: Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable

mode, the remote operates your cable box.

TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode, the

remote operates your TV.

DSS: Puts the remote in DSS receiver mode. In DSS

mode, the remote operates your DSS receiver.

DSS

Used for programming the remote to operate your

TV or cable box.

Used for setting up and using the Favorite Station

Guides. See “Using the Favorite Station Guides” on

page 40 for details.

Switches the input of the TV.

DSS

Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV

(normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a TV

cable or antenna, or to DSS programs.

DSS

Cable

DSS: Used to tune to and set stations in the Jump

Loop (DSS). See “Using the Jump Loop Feature” on

page 51 for details. TV, Cable: Tunes to the last

station you were tuned to.

DSS

Cable

Specifies the station number. DSS: In menus, selects

the menu item with the corresponding number.

Also, in some screens, used to enter numerical

values (such as a spending limit or passcode).

DSS

Toggles through the different displays of on-screen

guides (DSS) or other display (TV). See “Using the

DISPLAY Feature” on page 44 for details.

DSS

Used with 0-9 buttons to change stations without

any delay in tuning.

Cable box

DSS

Clears all on-screen displays, including program

guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you

complete your selections, the previous selections

are restored.

DSS

Brings up the Main Menu (Sony-brand TVs only.)

DSS

Brings up the Custom Guide. If you’re already in a

program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly brings

up future time slots in the guide.

DSS

When moved up, down, left, and right, highlights

items in the on-screen displays (program guides,

menus, etc.). When pressed, selects highlighted

items. When pressed during normal DSS-viewing,

brings up the Station Index (unless a message

appears).

DSS

VOL: Increases and decreases the volume.

CH/ PAGE: Moves to the next (+) or previous (-)

station during normal viewing. In DSS program

guides and some setup screens, these buttons page

through the on-screen displays.

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Programming the Remote Control

The DSS receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate

Sony brand TVs.

If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have other video

components that you want to control with the DSS receiver’s remote,

use the following procedures to program the remote.

Note

Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to

be used with the DSS receiver’s remote.

To program the DSS receiver’s remote:

You can also find these code numbers

using the on-screen displays. See

“Displaying the Programmable Codes” on

page 74.

Turn to “Programmable Codes” on page 86, and find the three-

digit code number for your component. If more than one code

number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the

following procedures.

You must perform step 3 within 10

seconds of step 2, or you must start again

from step 2.

Press the CODE SET button.

Press the FUNCTION button (CABLE or TV) for the component

you’re setting up. SAT-A2 Only: To set up a VCR or laserdisc player,

set the slide switch to any position (VTR1/ 2/ 3/ MDP).

You must perform step 4 within 10

seconds of step 3, or you must start again

from step 2. To cancel the operation, press

the ENTER button.

Enter the three-digit code number.

Press the ENTER button.

To Check if the Code Number Works

Use the following procedure to make sure the code you’ve entered

works:

Aim the DSS receiver’s remote control at the component and press

the POWER button that corresponds to that component.

For TVs and cable boxes: If the component responds, try the CH+

and CH- buttons. If the component responds, you’re done.

If the code doesn’t work for your component:

Try programming the remote using the other codes listed for

your component.

If you cannot get your component to respond to the DSS

receiver’s remote — even after trying all the code numbers for

your component — your component may not be compatible

with the DSS receiver’s remote. If this happens, you must use

your component’s own remote to operate it. SAT-A2 Only: Try

using the Learn feature to program specific buttons. See

“Using the Learn Function (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 87.

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Programmable Codes

TV Codes

Cable Box Codes

Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Pioneer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

101

308

Hamlin/ Regal

222, 223, 224, 225,

228

Admiral (M.

Wards)

102, 114, 109

Quasar

308, 309

Jerrold/ G.I.

201, 202, 203, 204,

205, 206, 207 208,

218

RCA/ Proscan

304, 305, 308, 309,

310, 311, 312, 313

ABC

112

Bell & Howell

(M. Wards)

114, 109, 138

Realistic

309, 330, 328, 335,

324, 338

Oak

227, 228, 229

219, 220, 221

214, 215

Brocsonic

Craig

103, 112

Panasonic

Pioneer

Sansui

Singer

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

314

122, 123, 120, 121

111

315

Croslex

Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211

Tocom 216, 217

322, 313, 321

330, 335

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

Daytron

Emerson

103, 119, 123

135, 136, 103

113

312, 313, 321, 335,

323, 324, 325, 326

VCR Codes (SAT-A2 Only)

Sharp

327, 325

315

122, 113, 120, 121,

123, 103, 115

Shintom

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

Fisher

125

Signature 2000 336, 327

(M. Wards)

301,302, 303

338

General Electric

Goldstar

Hitachi

JC Penney

JVC

102, 118, 103, 107

103, 113, 112, 130

131, 113, 103, 132

103, 102, 130, 107

128, 129

Aiwa

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

310, 308, 309, 338

Audio Dynamic 314, 347

338

Bell & Howell

(M. Wards)

330, 343

332

314, 336, 337

314, 336, 338, 337

309, 308

Brocsonic

Canon

319

Teac

KTV

133, 113, 103, 123,

134

309, 308

332

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

Citizen

LXI (Sears)

102, 103 111, 125,

119, 112

312, 311

Craig

315, 302, 332

304, 338, 309

341, 312, 309

314, 336, 337

304

327, 328, 335, 331,

332

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

Magnavox

111, 112, 113, 107

Mitsubishi/ MGA 124, 103, 112

Yamaha

Zenith

330, 314, 336, 337

331

NEC

103, 112

Dimensia

Emerson

Panasonic

Philco

118, 116, 117, 107

111, 118, 109

111

319, 320, 316, 317,

318

Laserdisc Player Codes

(SAT-A2 Only)

Philips

Fisher

Funai

330, 334, 335, 333

338

Pioneer

137, 118, 119

103, 108

Portland

Quasar

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

701

707

703

702

704

703

702

706

705

703

General Electric 329, 304, 309

110, 107

Goldstar

Hitachi

332

Radio Shack

RCA/ Proscan

102, 112, 124, 123

Kenwood

Magnavox

Marantz

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

Philips

306, 304, 305

102, 103, 104, 105,

106, 107, 108

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney

309, 305, 304, 330,

314, 336, 337

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

126, 112, 113, 103

125

JVC

314, 336, 337

123, 112

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

314, 336, 332, 337

Sharp

114, 113, 115

114, 109

332, 305, 333, 334,

330, 335

Pioneer

Signature 2000

(M. Wards)

RCA

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

310, 308, 309

314, 336, 337

332

Sanyo

Sylvania

Symphonic

Toshiba

Videch

111, 112, 108

123, 139

Sharp

Yamaha

119, 114

Memorex

Minolta

309, 335

131, 103, 112

113, 103, 115, 112

108, 110

305, 304

Wards

Mitsubishi/

MGA

323, 324, 325, 326

Zenith

Multitech

NEC

325, 338, 321

314, 336, 337

309, 308

Olympic

Panasonic

Pentax

308, 309, 306, 307

305, 304

Philco

308, 309

Philips

310, 308, 309

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Using the Learn Function (SAT-A2 Only)

You can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of

another component’s remote control. Use this function to operate

components that are not listed in “Programmable Codes” on page 86.

To use the Learn function:

Set the slide switch in the inside panel to VTR3 or MDP.

Place the DSS remote commander and the other component’s

remote control directly facing each other, about two inches apart.

Approx. 2 inches

Press the LEARN button. The Learn indicator lights.

Press the button on the DSS remote commander that you want to

learn a function. The Learn indicator flashes off, then on, indicating

that the DSS remote commander is now ready to learn.

Hold down the corresponding button on the other component’s

remote control. When the Learn indicator flashes off, then on,

release the button on the other component’s remote control.

If the indicator doesn’t flash, repeat steps 4 and 5.

To learn other functions, repeat steps 4 and 5.

The Learn function does not work in the VTR1 and VTR2 slide

switch positions.

About the Learn Function

During the learning procedure, do not move the remote controls.

If you press a button on this remote commander that cannot be

used for learning, the Learn indicator flashes four times.

To clear all learned signals from memory, set the slide switch inside

the lid to MDP, press the LEARN button, press the DSS POWER

button while holding down the VOL- button, and then press the

LEARN button again.

When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example —

any codes you’ve set may be erased.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Causes and Remedies

No picture

(poor picture quality or loss of picture)

If you are receiving only a few stations, for example, stations 100, 205, and

999, call your program providers to have your programming activated.

Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See page 78.

Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the DSS

receiver.

Run the System Test to verify that your system is working properly. See

page 75.

Check the satellite antenna’s signal strength. See page 67.

Check the connections to your TV (and other components). See the Satellite

Antenna manual and Chapter 3 of this manual.

Check to make sure your TV (and other components) are set to receive the

DSS signal (channel 3 or 4, VIDEO1, etc.), as appropriate to the way your

system is connected. See Chapter 3.

Some pay-per-view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy-

protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. To ensure a quality

picture, make sure that the signal is coming directly from the DSS receiver

and not through your VCR. Call your program providers for details.

Make sure the RG-6 cable is properly connected to the antenna’s LNB. If the

Signal Seeker is not flashing on the LNB when the Set Up Antenna screen is

displayed, there may be an electrical short in the RG-6 cable and you will

need to replace it.

In rare cases, the picture may be distorted if you connected a terrestrial TV

antenna to the UHF/ VHF IN jack of the receiver. This distortion could

occur if the channel selector on the back of the receiver is set to a channel

that is normally received on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. For example, you can

receive a local station on channel 4, and the channel selector is set to channel

4. If this happens, set the channel selector to the other channel (3 or 4),

whichever one is not used on your TV.

Cannot access program

Check to make sure that you are subscribing to the station you are trying to

tune to. Call your program providers if you are not sure.

Check to make sure the system is not locked. See Chapter 5.

Check to make sure the station isn’t set to be skipped. See page 57.

Cannot order pay-per-view program

Check to make sure you’ve connected the DSS receiver to a phone line.

It may be too late to purchase this program. Check for other show times. See

page 31.

If the message “Purchase information not available” appears, you must call

your program provider (DIRECTV or USSB) to order the program.

Check to make sure the PPV option is not locked. See Chapter 5.

Your access card may be full. Call your program provider.

Cannot find the station of the pay-per-

view program you’ve ordered

See “Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases” on page 47 to get

information (station, start times, etc.) about programs you’ve ordered.

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Symptom

Possible Causes and Remedies

Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order

via the Purchase menu option

You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you’ve watched or tuned to.

Also, you can cancel only programs you’ve ordered using the DSS remote

control. Call your program providers for details.

Program guide does not bring up the

program you’ve chosen

You must press the

button to select the program you’ve highlighted.

Although the guide automatically tunes to current stations that you

highlight in any of the guides, you must press the

your selection.

button to complete

Cannot bring up the Station Index

You cannot bring up the Station Index while a program guide is displayed

(

button)

or if a message such as, “Press

to purchase” appears. Press the EXIT

button to clear any on-screen displays. Also, try switching to another non-

PPV station.

Cannot display favorite stations

You must set up your Favorite Station Guides before favorite stations can be

displayed. See page 40.

If you selected a program guide using SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST,

some of your Favorite Stations may not be displayed when you press the

FAVORITE button. This is probably because the program that’s on the

Favorite Station is in a program category that’s different from the category

or subcategory you selected for the displayed guide or list.

Ratings limit, spending limit, or pay-

per-view lock not working properly

Check locks and limits. Then check that the system is locked. See Chapter 5.

Cannot access locks or limits screens

The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the locks and

limits. See Chapter 5.

Cannot lock or unlock the system

Make sure you’ve entered the correct passcode. If you’ve lost or forgotten

your passcode, call your program provider. See “Customer Support” on

page 2.

Alternate audio track is not available

Language of audio track is incorrect

Not all programs offer alternate audio tracks. See page 59.

Check default language setting. The program provider may not make

available all the languages displayed in the Set Default Language screen.

See page 60. Check alternate audio track setting. See page 59.

Cannot record DSS program on VCR

Check to make sure the VCR is connected correctly, and that the VCR is set

to receive the signal from the DSS receiver. See Chapter 3.

If you are using the automatic timer to facilitate the recording of programs,

make sure the program you are trying to record does not conflict with any

locks or limits that have been set. If you are using the timer for PPV

programs, you must purchase these programs in advance, which may

require that you call your program provider to order the program.

Make sure you are not trying to record a pay-per-view program that is

copy-protected by Macrovision. Some pay-per-view programs are copy-

protected at the discretion of the copyright owner. Call your program

provider for details.

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Symptom

Possible Causes and Remedies

VCR Mouse not working

Check that the VCR Mouse is positioned directly above the VCR’s IR

receiving area. (The IR receiving area is located on the front panel of the

VCR, and it typically looks like a small black window. See your VCR

manual for details.) If you cannot locate the IR receiving area, try moving

the VCR Mouse to different positions on top of the VCR until the VCR

responds to the VCR Mouse.

Try setting up the VCR Mouse again, using the procedures described on

page 20. Then try the other codes listed for your VCR.

With some VCRs, the VCR Mouse may not be able to turn the VCR on and

off. If this is the case, leave the VCR on.

The VCR Mouse may not work properly, or at all, with some VCRs,

including VCRs that are available in the market after the VCR Mouse was

introduced. If your VCR is incompatible with the VCR Mouse, call the Sony

Digital Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Main Menu, buttons 4 and 6, do not

include the program categories that

you want

Use SELECT GUIDE to change the program category shown in button 4.

Use SELECT LIST to change the program category shown in button 6. See

page 35.

Access card problems

Check that the card is inserted properly. See page 68.

Call your program providers. See “Customer Support” on page 2.

Remote control doesn’t work

To operate your TV or other video components, make sure you’ve

programmed the remote properly. See “Programming the Remote Control”

on page 85. Note: The remote codes may be erased whenever you remove

the batteries. Program the remote again if you’ve removed or replaced the

batteries.

Press the appropriate FUNCTION button (DSS, TV, CABLE) for the

component you want to operate. These buttons flash to indicate which

component the remote control is set to operate.

Check to make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, and that the batteries

are not dead. See page 6.

SAT-A2 Only: If you are having problems with the RF function, check that

the RF antenna is connected properly and that you are using the remote

control within operating range of the DSS receiver (see “Setting Up the RF

Antenna (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 22). Make sure that RF transmission is

enabled (see “Selecting IR/ RF Transmission (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 71).

Make sure the DSS receiver and remote control are using the same security

code (see“Setting the Security Code (SAT-A2 Only)” on page 72).

If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see

“Customer Support” on page 2 for customer support information and

telephone numbers.

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Precautions

If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver

and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any

further.

On Safety

Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC.

For detailed safety precautions, see the “Important Safegu ards”

leaflet that came with the receiver.

The receiver continues to draw power from the AC power source

as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver

itself has been turned off.

On Power Sources

If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet and cancel your

programming subscription. To disconnect the AC power cord,

grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

To further protect the receiver from damage caused by lightning or

power surges, connect a power surge protector to your telephone

line, AC power cord, and external antennas.

One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of

safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are

unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

If the AC power cord gets damaged and needs to be replaced, have

it done at a qualified service shop only.

Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent

heat build-up in the receiver and prolong the life of the receiver.

On Placement

Do not place the receiver in a location where it will be exposed to

extreme hot or cold temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight and do not

place near heat sources.

Do not place the receiver in a location subject to excessive dust or

mechanical vibration. Protect from vibration at all times.

Do not place anything on top of the receiver, which might block the

ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and

unplug the receiver.

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or

benzine.

On Cleaning

Keep the original cartons and packing materials to safely transport

the equipment in the future.

On Repacking

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FCC Regulations and Information

FCC Registration Information

Radio Interference Information

Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal

Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the

telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines.

In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the following

instructions should be read carefully and followed completely

where applicable:

This 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 interference

to radio or television reception (which you can determine by

turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has

established Rules which permit this device to be directly

connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are

used for these connections. This equipment should not be

used on party lines or coin phones.

If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm

to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected

until the source of the problem can be determined and until

repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone

company may temporarily disconnect service.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for

radio or television that is receiving the interference)

Change the position of the DSS receiver with respect to the

radio or television equipment that is receiving the

interference

The telephone company may make changes in its technical

operations and procedures; if such changes affect the

compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is

required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be

advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Move the DSS receiver away from the equipment that is

receiving the interference

Plug the DSS receiver into a different outlet so that the DSS

receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on

different branch circuits

If the telephone company requests information on what

equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

Shielded cables and I/ O cords must be used for this equipment to

comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony

Electronics, Inc., void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

The telephone number to which this unit is connected.

The ringer equivalence number.

The USOC jack required.

d. The FCC Registration Number.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should

consult your digital satellite system dealer or an experienced

radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. In

addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by he

Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify

and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is

available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many

devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most

areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line

should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached,

they may not ring properly.

Service Requirements

Canadian Residents

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be

performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the

responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for

service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. For

service, call 1-800-838-7669.

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits

radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils

numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le

brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des

Communications du Canada.

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Limited Warranty

Digital Satellite Systems

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product

(including any accessories) against defects in material or

workmanship as follows:

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

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.

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 OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN

DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

PARTS. For a period of one (1) 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 remainder of the

original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation

by SONY’s authorized facility, whichever is longer.

ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one

(1) year.

IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation

date, if the unit was professionally installed by an authorized

SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB

(Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly,

SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt

part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from

purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or

any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the

installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.

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.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver

the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or

packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY

authorized Digital Satellite System service facility. Please see the

telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to

locate the closest facility.

For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has

established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To

locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or

resolution of a service problem, or for product information or

operation, call:

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation,

setup adjustments or signal reception problems.

SONY DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER

1-800-838-7669 (Sony)

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, including the

antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if

self-installed), 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 Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL

FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized

dealer, call:

1-800-488-7669

About Sony Customer Support

Every Sony brand DSS unit comes with Sony’s Express Support at

no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express

Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to

you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until

11:00 pm; 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. Our Express Support continues with our

800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who

can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation,

installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most out of

your home entertainment system. Sony’s Express Support

program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in

customer service.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice

which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must

be presented to obtain warranty service.

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Specifications

Input Jacks

UHF/ VHF

Supplied

Accessories

Remote Control

RM-Y130 (SAT-A2)

75 ohm f-type

RM-Y129 (SAT-B2)

Satellite Antenna

75 ohm f-type

Size AA Batteries (2)

Access Card (1)

Audio/ Video Cable (1)

S-VIDEO Cable (1) (SAT-A2)

RF Antenna (1) (SAT-A2)

RF Cable (1)

RF Remote (SAT-A2)

CONTROL-S IN/ S-LINK

(mini-jack) 5 Vp-p

AC Power (120V, 60 Hz)

Output Jacks

S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin mini DIN

Telephone Line Cord (1)

AC Power Cord (1)

VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2)

AUDIO R/ L (RCA jacks)

3 (SAT-A2); 2 (SAT-B2)

Optional

Sony-brand

DSS Accessories

Installation Kit

ANJ-DS1

Amplifier

EAC-DA1

VHF(SAT)/ UHF, f-type

Low-Speed Data (SAT-A2)

9-pin D-Sub Female

Diplexer

EAC-DD1

Wide Band Data

Voltage Switch

EAC-DV1

15-pin D-Sub Female

TEL LINE

VCR MOUSE/ CONTROL-S

(mini-jack)

Multi-Room Distribution System

MRD-D1

IR Target (for MRD-D1 System)

EAC-T1

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (SAT-A2)

AC Power Unswitched (SAT-A2)

(120V, 60 Hz)

Universal Remote Commander

RM-Y130

Input Frequency

950 - 1450 MHz

AC 120 V

Flat Cable

SAK-F1

Power

Requirements

Coaxial Cable (25 ft.)

SAK-C25

Power Consumption 20 W max

Coaxial Cable (75 ft.)

SAK-C75

Dimensions

(w/h/d)

430 x 85 x 290 mm

16.9 x 3.2 x 10.8 inches

VCR Mouse

RM-VM101

Weight

Set: 5.2 kg/ 11.4 lbs (SAT-A2)

4.9 kg/ 10.8 lbs (SAT-B2)

Unit: 3.0 kg/ 6.6 lbs (SAT-A2)

2.9 kg/ 6.4 lbs (SAT-B2)

Note

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

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Index

0-9 buttons 7, 8, 27, 29, 82, 84

16:9 aspect ratio 70

VCR Mouse 20

CONTROL-S jack 11

Custom Guide 57

languages. See default language and

alternate audio.

4:3 aspect ratio 70

(alternate audio symbol) 43, 59, 95

(data services symbol) 43, 63

(lock symbol) 43, 95