Sony SAT-B55 User Manual
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T-A55/B55
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You can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect your
Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound
enjoyment.
Digital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound
enjoyment.
VHF/UHF
VIDEO
L(MONO)
-AUDIO-
R
-AUDIO-
R
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
OPTICAL
IN
If you have a
digital or Dolby
Digital audio
system (SAT-A55
only)
Connect the
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) of the
Digital Satellite
Receiver to the
optical digital
input of your audio
system.
digital or Dolby
Digital audio
system (SAT-A55
only)
Connect the
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) of the
Digital Satellite
Receiver to the
optical digital
input of your audio
system.
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Tip
If you connect your
Digital Satellite
Receiver to a Dolby
Digital receiver, set
the Dolby Digital
option of the Audio
display to Auto
Select. See “Setting
Audio Options
(AUDIO)” on page
64 for more
information.
Digital Satellite
Receiver to a Dolby
Digital receiver, set
the Dolby Digital
option of the Audio
display to Auto
Select. See “Setting
Audio Options
(AUDIO)” on page
64 for more
information.
Audio Receiver
If you have a stereo
or Dolby
or Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
audio system
Connect the upper
AUDIO R and L(MONO)
jacks on the Digital
Satellite Receiver to the
audio inputs of your
stereo amplifier.
AUDIO R and L(MONO)
jacks on the Digital
Satellite Receiver to the
audio inputs of your
stereo amplifier.
If your TV and VCR have A/V
jacks
Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of
your Digital Satellite Receiver to
the A/V input jacks of your VCR
using the supplied A/V cable.
Then, connect the A/V output
jacks of your VCR to the A/V
input jacks of your TV using an
A/V cable. (Be sure to match the
colors on the jacks with the
colored plugs on the A/V cable.)
jacks
Connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of
your Digital Satellite Receiver to
the A/V input jacks of your VCR
using the supplied A/V cable.
Then, connect the A/V output
jacks of your VCR to the A/V
input jacks of your TV using an
A/V cable. (Be sure to match the
colors on the jacks with the
colored plugs on the A/V cable.)
If your TV and VCR have
S-Video jacks
Use an S-Video cable instead of
the yellow video connection.
S-Video cable is supplied with
the SAT-A55 model and is an
optional accessory with the
SAT-B55 model.
S-Video jacks
Use an S-Video cable instead of
the yellow video connection.
S-Video cable is supplied with
the SAT-A55 model and is an
optional accessory with the
SAT-B55 model.
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Tip
To allow your Digital Satellite
Receiver to control the recording
functions of your VCR, see “Step
5: Connecting the VCR
Controller” on page 11.
Receiver to control the recording
functions of your VCR, see “Step
5: Connecting the VCR
Controller” on page 11.
Stereo
Cable
Cable
Optical Cable
(SAT-A55 only)
(optional Sony
accessory POC-15A)
(SAT-A55 only)
(optional Sony
accessory POC-15A)
Digital Satellite Receiver
If your TV and VCR do
not have A/V jacks
not have A/V jacks
Connect the VHF(SAT)/
UHF OUT jack on the
Digital Satellite Receiver to
the VHF/UHF input jack
on your VCR using coaxial
cable.
Then, connect the VHF/
UHF output jack on your
VCR to the VHF/UHF
input jack on your TV using
coaxial cable.
Set the CH3/CH4 switch to
the channel that does not
carry off-air broadcasts in
your area.
UHF OUT jack on the
Digital Satellite Receiver to
the VHF/UHF input jack
on your VCR using coaxial
cable.
Then, connect the VHF/
UHF output jack on your
VCR to the VHF/UHF
input jack on your TV using
coaxial cable.
Set the CH3/CH4 switch to
the channel that does not
carry off-air broadcasts in
your area.
Note
With this connection,
your input source is
channel 3 or channel 4
depending on how you
set the CH3/CH4 switch
on your VCR.
With this connection,
your input source is
channel 3 or channel 4
depending on how you
set the CH3/CH4 switch
on your VCR.
A/V Cable
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
S-Video
Cable
Cable
Coaxial
Cable
Cable
TV
1a
1a
1b
1b
2a
2a
2b
2b
2a
2b
2c
2c
VCR
2c
A/V Cable
VIDEO
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
(yellow)
OR
S-Video
S-Video
Cable
Cable
Coaxial
Cable
Cable
Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
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Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer & Rec feature to
automatically operate your VCR.
See “Setting Up the VCR Control Feature” on page 26 for information
about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.
automatically operate your VCR.
See “Setting Up the VCR Control Feature” on page 26 for information
about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
1
/
2
" to 1"
ACCESS CARD
LOW SPEED DATA
VCR CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
SATELLITE IN
RF REMOTE
R
L(MONO)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CH3
CH4
CH4
VHF/UHF IN
VHF(SAT)/UHF
OUT
TEL LINE
AC IN~
1
2
VIDEO S VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
CPD IN
To allow the Digital
Satellite Receiver to
control your VCR
Satellite Receiver to
control your VCR
Connect the VCR Controller
to the VCR CONTROL jack
on the receiver.
to the VCR CONTROL jack
on the receiver.
If you are using a Sony
SmartFile VCR to take
advantage of the Program Data
Download feature
Use this connection instead of the
VCR Controller connection. For
information about setting up the
VCR Control feature, see page 26.
For details about the Program Data
Download feature, refer to your
SmartFile VCR Operating
Instructions.
SmartFile VCR to take
advantage of the Program Data
Download feature
Use this connection instead of the
VCR Controller connection. For
information about setting up the
VCR Control feature, see page 26.
For details about the Program Data
Download feature, refer to your
SmartFile VCR Operating
Instructions.
Digital Satellite Receiver
VCR Controller
Cable
Cable
VCR Controller
IR Sensor
VCR (front view)
VCR (side view)
VCR
Controller
Controller
Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR
Digital Satellite Receiver
Monaural Cable (supplied with
SmartFile VCR)
SmartFile VCR)
Sony SmartFile VCR
In front of the VCR
Place the VCR Controller under and in
front of the VCR.
The VCR Controller must extend just
in front of the infrared sensor of the
VCR.
front of the VCR.
The VCR Controller must extend just
in front of the infrared sensor of the
VCR.
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Tip
If the infrared sensor is not marked
on your VCR, shine a flashlight into
the front panel of the VCR to locate
the sensor.
on your VCR, shine a flashlight into
the front panel of the VCR to locate
the sensor.
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1b
1a
1a
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller