Sony SAT-A65 - Manual

Servicing –Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV Receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Conditions Requiring Service –Unplug the DIRECTV Rec...

v Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. Part 15 Compliance – 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...

Contents vii Contents Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Connect your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Determine...

Getting started 1 Getting started 1 This chapter explains how to: You may connect a second DIRECTV Receiver to the unused LNB output. These instructions also apply to an additional receiver. • Connect the DIRECTV satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver ( this page ). • Connect your DIRECTV R...

2 Getting started Attach the antenna cable You can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional components (such as a VCR, DVD player, or A/V receiver) you select. For now, however, use the simplest configuration to check your antenna and cabling. • Ensure that the DIRECTV Receiv...

Getting started 3 Connect your TV Depending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways: • S-Video cable (best picture quality) or • Video cable (very good picture quality) or • Coaxial cable (good picture quality) In addition to your video connection, use a set of audio cabl...

4 Getting started Determine antenna angles This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure. 1. Press the front panel MENU bu...

Getting started 5 Testing your system When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles shown on the Antenna pane: 1. Highlight the Signal tab. 2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu 3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and w...

6 Getting started 3. Press SELECT again to test the first selection on the pop-up menu. Your results will differ slightly from those shown, depending on your geographic location and specific installation. However, if your results are very different from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-d...

Adding system components 7 Adding system components 2 You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use. This chapter explains how to: • Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna ( this page ). • Connect the optional RF remote ...

8 Adding system components Connecting a VCR Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV Receiver . Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack (refer to figures on page 3). 1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate conne...

Adding system components 9 8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation. The VCR SETUP menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV Receiver to communicate with your VCR. 9. Scroll through the ...

10 Adding system components Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. This will provide you with three audio channels in the front and a mono surround channel. • To take full advantage of Dolby Digital programming, connect the SAT-A65 digital audio output to an external 5.1-channel Dolby Digital decoder or ...

Using the remote control 11 Using the remote control 3 This chapter explains how to: • Use the RM-Y812 and RM-Y807 remote control functions. ( see page 15 ) • Install and replace the remote control batteries. ( see page 15 ) • Program the remote to work with your system components. ( see page 16 ) •...

Using the remote control 15 Remote control functions The navigation buttons are the most versatile (and most used) remote control feature. Using only the navigation buttons, you can perform virtually all on-screen functions including: • Selecting a highlighted screen menu item. • Moving the screen h...

16 Using the remote control Programming the remote control The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls can be programmed to operate your other audio/video equipment. 1. Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the device you want to operate with this remote control. You can find these codes on pages 41 ...

Using the menus 17 Using the menus 4 This chapter describes: • How to find the menus you need to perform common tasks ( this page ). • How to purchase pay per view events ( see page 18 ). • Using the Timer ( see page 18 ). • How to set and modify preferences ( see page 19 ). The table below lists th...

18 Using the menus Purchasing pay per view Select the Purchases menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance purchased pay per view events. You can choose PAST PURCHASES and UPCOMING PURCHASES . The event channel, title, start date and time, and cost is shown for each purchase. The PAST ...

Using the menus 19 Setting guide preferences Options on the GUIDE PREFERENCES menu permits you to customize operation to best suit your needs. Using the Timer You can program up to 32 events in advance for viewing or unattended recording. The Timer will tune to a program at a specific date and time,...

20 Using the menus To schedule or edit an event The Schedule pane displays up to seven previously scheduled events at a time. If more than seven events are already scheduled, use the navigation buttons to scroll down to view the additional events. Small arrows at the top or bottom of the list indica...

Using the menus 21 Setting default and alternate audio Your DIRECTV Receiver supports alternate audio services. Icons below the date and time in the Information Banner or program guide indicate if these services are available for a particular program. 1. Press the remote control INPUT button to acce...

22 Using the menus Using the Optimize setting The Optimize selection allows you to select the preferred audio optimization based on the receiver-to-TV connection used. • Set Optimize to Stereo to provide highest quality audio when using the AUDIO OUTPUT (L) and (R) , and/or DIGITAL OUTPUT connection...

Using the menus 23 Use the navigation buttons to increase/decrease the screen Brightness , Contrast , and image Saturation settings in the pop-up menu. Using Caller ID Your DIRECTV Receiver shows you the name and telephone number (if available) of incoming telephone calls on your TV. You can also se...

24 Using the menus Note: For Search to have the opportunity to find programs with matching words, your DIRECTV Receiver must be in standby mode (Off). Allow the system to look for your words while you sleep or while you are at work. The DIRECTV Receiver cannot search for words while it is turned on....

Using the menus 25 Use the PREFERENCES menu pane (shown in the figure below) to change the appearance of the on-screen menus and select how your DIRECTV Receiver operates with other devices. The PREFERENCES pane also allows you to: • Change the receiver ID • Set the receiver output channel to channe...

26 Using the menus Select menu language The Menu Language button allows you to display on-screen menus in English (default) or Spanish. Change color schemes You may select a menu color combination, or s cheme , from these choices: Ocean , Storm , Foam , or Purple . Set translucency level The Translu...

Using program guides 27 Using program guides 5 This chapter describes: • The different program guide styles ( see page 27 ). • Common program guide and menu features ( see page 29 ). • How to use the OneLine ™ Guide ( see page 30 ). • How to set-up and use the Channel Mark Guide ( see page 30 ). Sel...

28 Using program guides • Browse up or down one channel at a time with the navigation buttons when the highlight is in the grid. • Use the remote control CHANNEL (CH +/–) button to scroll through a full page of guide entries at a time. • Move the highlight to the right to show later time periods. Tu...

Using program guides 29 Selecting a guide style 1. Press the remote control MENU button. 2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight and SELECT the Guide Options menu tab. 3. From the Options menu tab, highlight your selection and press SELECT . 4. Highlight and SELECT the Exit tab to return to the p...

30 Using program guides The Channel Banner appears at the top of the screen whenever you use the CHANNEL (CH +/–) button to change channels. Press the remote control DISPLAY button to display the banner at any time. More detailed information appears in the Info Banner beneath the Channel Banner if y...

Setting favorites and filters 31 Setting favorites and filters 6 This chapter explains: • How to create a channel list ( this page ). • Renaming a channel list ( see page 32 ). • Using Auto Set , Add All , and Del All functions ( see page 32 ). • How to filter the program guide ( see page 33 ). • Ho...

32 Setting favorites and filters To help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel, the title of the program currently airing on that channel appears at the top of the screen. 7. Scroll up or down to view channels and descriptions. Press SELECT to add channels to your list. 8. When ...

Setting favorites and filters 33 Filtering the program guide Press the remote control GUIDE button while in a guide. A pop-up menu provides filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By combining each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels to those that match your ...

34 Setting favorites and filters Selecting guide times Highlight the Times menu tab. The GUIDE TIMES menu shown below provides easy access to future programming information. Simply select the time you want the guide to begin. After a few seconds, the selected guide appears. GUIDE TIMES Fav List Them...

Using access controls 35 Using access controls 7 This chapter explains: • How to lock and unlock the system ( this page ). • How to set a maximum ratings limit ( see page 36 ). • Setting maximum spending and time limits ( see page 37 ). Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the vi...

36 Using access controls . Unlocking the system To remove the lock and its restrictions: 1. Highlight the Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU . 2. SELECT the Unlock menu button. 3. Enter the code you entered to lock the system. The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the syst...

Using access controls 37 Setting spending and time limits Highlight the Limits tab to set the maximum spending limit. You can set the maximum purchase price on a per-event basis. To change the displayed limit : 1. Highlight the Max Spending button 2. Press SELECT to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up...

Questions & Answers 39 Questions & Answers A Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? We have compiled some the most common questions and their answers here. We hope they help! Q I had a signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite signal. To access related utilities...

40 Questions & Answers your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on-screen purchases. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288 for assistance. Q Can I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver? A There are three ways to receive local programming: • If you a...

Manufacturers device control codes 41 Manufacturers device control codes B TV Codes VCR Codes Manufacturer AND Code ODE NUMBER Manufacturer Code Sony 101 Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) 102, 109, 114 Aiwa 338 ABC 112 Audio Dynamic 314, 347 Bell & Howell (M. Ward) 109, 114, 138 Bell & Ho...

43 Digital Satellite Receivers SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this hardware Product against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. 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 Prod...

44 License and Restrictions Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) grants User a license to Use one copy of the software which is provided to you as part of this Sony product (“Software”). "Use" means storing, loading, installing, executing or displaying the Software. User may not copy, modify the S...

45 Specifications Input Jacks Cable Type VHF/UHF IN 75 ohm f-type SATELLITE IN 75 ohm f-type RF REMOTE (SAT-A65 only) Supplied RF Antenna AC IN (120 V, 60 Hz) Supplied AC Power Cord Output Jacks SAT-A65 Cable Type VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT 75 ohm f-type VCR CONTROL Supplied VCR Controller LOW SPEED DATA RJ-...

Index 47 Index A A/V receiver, connecting 9 Access card, new 24 Advance select 19 Aligning the antenna 4 Alternate audio 21 Antenna alignment values 4 cable, connecting 2 pointing 4 terrestrial 7 Audio balance 21 balance control 22 connection 22 digital 22 Azimuth angle, determining 4 B Balance, aud...