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Contents

Connecting Your Digital Satellite
Receiver

Carton Contents .................................................... 6

Connection Overview ........................................... 7

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries .............................. 7

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna

and Telephone Line............................................ 8

Step 3: Connecting Your TV.................................. 9

Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System .......... 10

Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller.............. 11

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR ................................... 11

Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna

(SAT-A50 only).................................................. 12

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord ............. 13

Step 8: Inserting the Access Card ....................... 13

Viewing Pictures From Your Digital
Satellite Receiver

Using Your Remote Control................................ 14

RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A50 model) ...................... 14

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B50 model) ....................... 16

Selecting Items .................................................... 18

Turning On the Power ........................................ 19

Changing Channels ............................................. 20

Using the On-Screen Displays

Using the Main Menu ......................................... 21

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver

(SYSTEM)........................................................... 22

Using the System Menu ...................................................... 22

Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna ............................... 23

Setting Up the VCR Control Feature ................................... 25

Performing a System Test ................................................... 28

Setting the Aspect Ratio...................................................... 29

Replacing Your Access Card ................................................ 30

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception

(SAT-A50 only).................................................................. 31

Viewing Station and Program Information

(GUIDES)............................................................ 34

Using the Guides Menu ....................................................... 34

Using the Alpha List............................................................. 35

Using the Program Guide .................................................... 36

Using the Category Guide ................................................... 37

Using the Station Index ....................................................... 38

Using the Favorite Stations Guide ...................................... 39

Using Other Guides.............................................................. 42

Viewing Pay Per View Programs......................................... 44

Adjusting the Displays

(PREFERENCES) .................................................. 45

Using the Preferences Menu ............................................... 45

Setting Display Options ....................................................... 46

Setting Up Custom Stations ................................................ 49

Selecting Data Services ........................................................ 51

Viewing Messages

(MESSAGES) ...................................................... 52

Setting Locks and Limits

(LOCKS & LIMITS) .............................................. 53

Using the Locks & Limits Display......................................... 53

Locking Your Receiver.......................................................... 57

Unlocking Your Receiver...................................................... 58

Checking Pay Per View Purchases

(PURCHASES).....................................................59

Checking Your Purchases..................................................... 59

Scheduling Programs

(TIMER & REC) ................................................... 60

Using One Button Timer & Rec............................................ 60

Using the Timer & Rec Feature ............................................ 61

Editing Timer Events ............................................................ 63

Setting Audio Options

(AUDIO) ............................................................. 64

Using the Audio Display ...................................................... 64

Other Information

Setting Up the Remote Control .......................... 65

Manufacturer Codes ............................................ 66

Location and Function of Controls .....................68

Front Panel............................................................................ 68

SAT-A50 Back Panel.............................................................. 69

SAT-B50 Back Panel .............................................................. 70

Specifications ....................................................... 71

Troubleshooting .................................................. 72

FCC Regulations and Information....................... 74

Limited Warranty................................................. 75

Index ..................................................................... 76