Sony SAT-A1 User Manual

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. This chapter also describes how to insert batteries into the 
remote control.

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

‰ Superior, digital-quality video that rivals the performance of most 

laser-disc players.

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

theater experience.

‰ Choose from a variety of program packages available through your 

program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB

SM

. 

‰ Order premium pay-per-view movies with the remote control. 

Pay-per-view programs start as often as every 30 minutes, so you 
can watch programs when you want to see them. To watch a 
program, just use the remote to select it directly from the Master 
Guide.

‰ Sony’s Express Navigator



 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.

‰ Use the Timer feature in coordination with your VCR’s timer 

recording function to automate the recording of DSS programs.

‰ Create a Custom Program Guide and up to three of your own 

Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often. 

‰ Set up a passcode, which lets you set up spending limits and 

control viewing of programs by rating and station.

‰ Compatible with both 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) TVs.