Page 2 - x 9 inches; SPECIFICATIONS; Design and specifications subject to change without notice.; FOR DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER:
— 2 — SAT-A55/B55 UHF/VHF 75 ohm F-typeSatellite Antenna 75 ohm F-typeRF Remote Antenna (SAT-A55 only)AC Power (120V, 60 Hz) S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DINVIDEO (RCA jacks) (2)AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (2)VHF (SAT)/UHF 75 ohms F-TypeLow Speed Data, 9-pin D-Sub FemaleTelephone Line (RJ11)VCR control (1) VCR ...
Page 3 - inches; FOR SATELLITE ANTENNAS:; Figure 1. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.; LEAKAGE TEST
— 3 — SAT-A55/B55 12.2 - 12.7 GHz 950 - 1450 MHz F-Type Female 3.0 W max. DC + 10.5 - 14.0 V for RHCPDC + 15.5 - 21.0 V for LHCP 18 5/8 x 31 x 18 5/16 inches 473 x 787 x 643 mm 8 lbs 6 oz (3.8 kg) FOR SATELLITE ANTENNAS: SAFETY CHECK-OUT 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sold...
Page 4 - Section; TABLE OF CONENTS
— 4 — SAT-A55/B55 1. General --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2. Disassembly 2-1. Upper Case Removal ---------------------------------------------------- 12 2-2. H Board Removal --------------------------------------------------------- 12 2-3. A, SC Board...
Page 5 - Step 3: Connecting Your TV
— 5 — SA T-A55/B55 The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from theOperating Manual. The page numbers referenced here reflect those of theOperating Instruction Manual. SECTION 1 GENERAL 8 The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signalsfrom, the Satellite ...
Page 6 - SA; Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System; Connecting a Sony SmartFileTM VCR; Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller
— 6 — SA T-A55/B55 10 You can record programs by adding a VCR. You can also connect yourDigital Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced soundenjoyment. VHF/UHF VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO LINE IN LINEOUT IN OUT ACCESS CARD LOW SPEED DATA VCR CONTROL DIGITAL OUT (O...
Page 7 - Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord
— 7 — SA T-A55/B55 12 With the SAT-A55 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operatethe Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from anotherroom in your house using the remote control. See page 32 for informationabout how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF fe...
Page 8 - Using Your Remote Control
— 8 — SA T-A55/B55 14 RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model) Note You may need to set up the remote control to operate yourother audio/video equipment. See “Setting Up the RemoteControl” on page 65 for details. 1 MUTING button Mutes the volume. Press again to restore thevolume. To operate your TV, y...
Page 12 - Use the following procedure to run the service test:; SECTION 3
— 12 — SAT-A55/B55 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY 2-2. HB BOARD REMOVAL 2-3. A, SC BOARD REMOVAL Three Screws(BVTT 3 x 8) Upper Case Two Screws (BVTT 3 x 6) Control Button Four Cla ws HB Board Power Button Front Panel 2-1. UPPER CASE REMOVAL Washer Hexagon Nut SC Board A Board Six Screws(BVTT 3 x 6) One Scre...
Page 16 - -3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS; μμ; SC; SC BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM; HB
— 19 — — 20 — — 18 — SAT-A55/B55 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION • All capacitors are in µ F unless otherwise noted. pF: µµ F 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytic and tantalums. • All electrolytics are 50V unless otherwise specified. ...
Page 21 - Component Side; A BOARD Component Location; DIODE
— 33 — — 34 — SAT-A55/B55 NOTE:Portions of the circuit marked as shown are live voltage areas. Use care to prevent electric shocks during inspection or repair. A Component Side [POWER SUPPLY, TUNER TRANSPORT, MODEM, MICROCONTROLLER/ASIC, MPEG AV/NTSC] 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D E F G A 6 7 8 9 H A BOARD Comp...
Page 22 - Conductor Side; A BOARD Conductor Location
—36 — NOTE:Portions of the circuit marked as shown are live voltage areas. Use care to prevent electric shocks during inspection or repair. — 35 — Conductor Side 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D E F G A 6 7 8 9 SAT-A55/B55 A [POWER SUPPLY, TUNER TRANSPORT, MODEM, MICROCONTROLLER/ASIC, MPEG AV/NTSC] H A BOARD Condu...
Page 24 - are seldom required for routine service.; HB MOUNTED PC BOARD
— 38 — SAT-A55/B55 7 9 1 3 14 13 10 8 15 8 2 11 12 17 16 4 5 6 SECTION 5 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: The components identified by shadingand mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK • Items with no part number and no description are not stoc...
Page 26 - are not stocked since they; CAPACITOR
— 40 — REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part no. specified. SAT-A55/B55 A REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK • All variable and adj...
Page 33 - CORD SET, POWER SUPPLY
— 47 — REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part no. specified. A SAT-A55/B55 TUNER TU201 ! 8-598-524-00 MODULE, INTERFACE DQS-DA101F VARISTOR VDR601 ! 1-801-074-41 VARISTOR ...
Page 36 - English; Sony Corporation; Sony Technology Center
English 2000AJ74032-1 Printed in U.S.A. 2000.1 9-965-880-01 Sony Corporation Sony Technology Center Product Quality Division Service Promotion Department