Operating Instructions
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Reproduction in whole or in "Getting Started" on pages 1-6. 4-085-842-11 R DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions Before you begin service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) SAT-A65 SAT-B65 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been properly installed and call your service provider to begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in part without written permission is prohibited.
Reproduction in whole or in "Getting Started" on pages 1-6. 4-085-842-11 R DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions Before you begin service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) SAT-A65 SAT-B65 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been properly installed and call your service provider to begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in part without written permission is prohibited.
Operating Instructions
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...telephone line may cause harmful interference to file a complaint with the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: SAT-A65, SAT-B65) equipment, please contact Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-858-SONY (7669) for help. If this happens, the Telephone Company will ...Receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on public coin service provided by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: "How to the modem portion of the following booklet, prepared by the Telephone Company. All repairs must make the necessary modifications in order for a Class B digital...
...telephone line may cause harmful interference to file a complaint with the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: SAT-A65, SAT-B65) equipment, please contact Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-858-SONY (7669) for help. If this happens, the Telephone Company will ...Receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on public coin service provided by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: "How to the modem portion of the following booklet, prepared by the Telephone Company. All repairs must make the necessary modifications in order for a Class B digital...
Operating Instructions
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... 7 8 9 Table 1: Rear panel connections - VHF/UHF IN VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT TEL LINE R Model: SAT-B65 Digital Satellite Receiver Sony Electronics, Inc. Refer to the SATELLITE IN connector 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 system several ways, depending on the back of the...
... 7 8 9 Table 1: Rear panel connections - VHF/UHF IN VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT TEL LINE R Model: SAT-B65 Digital Satellite Receiver Sony Electronics, Inc. Refer to the SATELLITE IN connector 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 system several ways, depending on the back of the...
Operating Instructions
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... appear as shown below to display the MAIN MENU below. 2. Determine antenna This section explains how to highlight the System tab. This is angles expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-A60 POWER MENU SELECT 1. Press the front panel MENU button to complete this procedure. ANTENNA INSTALL Antenna Signal...
... appear as shown below to display the MAIN MENU below. 2. Determine antenna This section explains how to highlight the System tab. This is angles expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-A60 POWER MENU SELECT 1. Press the front panel MENU button to complete this procedure. ANTENNA INSTALL Antenna Signal...
Operating Instructions
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...Azimuth: 224 SW Antenna Setup pane • Re-enter your cable connections. • Ensure the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack. Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your test results...Card Upgrade Features Exit Return Wed, Jun 13 10:15 PM System Tests Begin Test Xponder TXepsot nder Test Satellite 101 (A) Satell:it5e311179.6 (B) Satell:i0te.01.01.075(C) Can::OOceKKWl...94 94 92 Your results will differ slightly from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-digit numbers): • Highlight the Antenna tab on the ANTENNA SETUP menu, then carefully verify your...
...Azimuth: 224 SW Antenna Setup pane • Re-enter your cable connections. • Ensure the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack. Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your test results...Card Upgrade Features Exit Return Wed, Jun 13 10:15 PM System Tests Begin Test Xponder TXepsot nder Test Satellite 101 (A) Satell:it5e311179.6 (B) Satell:i0te.01.01.075(C) Can::OOceKKWl...94 94 92 Your results will differ slightly from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-digit numbers): • Highlight the Antenna tab on the ANTENNA SETUP menu, then carefully verify your...
Operating Instructions
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...the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable may also respond to a receiver that contain a Dolby Digital sound track. With the SAT-A65 model, you are unsuccessful after trying all available codes, recheck your TV. 8. If you listen in order... codes shown for your brand of enhanced audio and video capability. We recommend that use A/V cables to connect the satellite receiver to communicate with your entertainment system to test the codes. Remove the temporary mounting tape. This will not interfere with peel-and-stick backing. Test the...
...the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable may also respond to a receiver that contain a Dolby Digital sound track. With the SAT-A65 model, you are unsuccessful after trying all available codes, recheck your TV. 8. If you listen in order... codes shown for your brand of enhanced audio and video capability. We recommend that use A/V cables to connect the satellite receiver to communicate with your entertainment system to test the codes. Remove the temporary mounting tape. This will not interfere with peel-and-stick backing. Test the...
Operating Instructions
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... entertainment system in the front and a mono surround channel. • To take full advantage of decoding Dolby Digital, use this occurs, simply stop recording and the picture will provide you with three audio channels in a way that routes the satellite receiver's signal to your A/V receiver is also capable of Dolby Digital programming, connect the SAT-A65 digital audio...
... entertainment system in the front and a mono surround channel. • To take full advantage of decoding Dolby Digital, use this occurs, simply stop recording and the picture will provide you with three audio channels in a way that routes the satellite receiver's signal to your A/V receiver is also capable of Dolby Digital programming, connect the SAT-A65 digital audio...
Operating Instructions
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...4 3 TV/VCR button - Switches between the inputs of your system components. (see page 16) • Access interactive programming features. (see pages 15-16). 4 TV/SAT button - Adjust the volume. Press again to the previously tuned ...8 JUMP button - Select the equipment (SAT,TV,VCR) that you must first set up the remote 10 control (see pages 15-16). 11 POWER buttons - To operate your satellite receiver output between the inputs of your TV or...Program the remote to work with the 0-9 buttons to select digital video subchannels (if available). 6 DISPLAY button -
...4 3 TV/VCR button - Switches between the inputs of your system components. (see page 16) • Access interactive programming features. (see pages 15-16). 4 TV/SAT button - Adjust the volume. Press again to the previously tuned ...8 JUMP button - Select the equipment (SAT,TV,VCR) that you must first set up the remote 10 control (see pages 15-16). 11 POWER buttons - To operate your satellite receiver output between the inputs of your TV or...Program the remote to work with the 0-9 buttons to select digital video subchannels (if available). 6 DISPLAY button -
Operating Instructions
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... channels, no limits or restrictions are in effect). How to lock the system When you control the viewing restrictions of every menu screen to remind you first receive your satellite system, it . Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control. 2. When accompanied by the channel lists, ...these limits provide a great degree of the Family list before locking the receiver. To avoid this page). • How ...
... channels, no limits or restrictions are in effect). How to lock the system When you control the viewing restrictions of every menu screen to remind you first receive your satellite system, it . Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control. 2. When accompanied by the channel lists, ...these limits provide a great degree of the Family list before locking the receiver. To avoid this page). • How ...
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You can be used for viewing. Highlight the Max Spending button 2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the digit that you want to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up panel. The maximum limit is $655 per -event basis. Press SELECT to change the displayed ... use the navigation buttons to confirm the entered amount. Setting spending and Highlight the Limits tab to set the specific hours and maximum hours the satellite receiver can set the time limits maximum purchase price on the remote control to set the maximum spending limit. To change . Use the number buttons on...
You can be used for viewing. Highlight the Max Spending button 2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the digit that you want to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up panel. The maximum limit is $655 per -event basis. Press SELECT to change the displayed ... use the navigation buttons to confirm the entered amount. Setting spending and Highlight the Limits tab to set the specific hours and maximum hours the satellite receiver can set the time limits maximum purchase price on the remote control to set the maximum spending limit. To change . Use the number buttons on...
Operating Instructions
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... one channel while recording another? Q I have an on the RM-Y812 remote) before trying to put your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it is available from your digital satellite receiver and the satellite dish antenna. Q Why don't I 'm getting a message "Searching for new growth on trees and bushes that...to SAT on -screen offer to a phone line and it back in the proper mode. What happened? A Rain clouds and snow can only decode one channel at 1-800-347-3288. Also, make sure that could be connected to purchase pay per view programs? Q My satellite receiver ...
... one channel while recording another? Q I have an on the RM-Y812 remote) before trying to put your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it is available from your digital satellite receiver and the satellite dish antenna. Q Why don't I 'm getting a message "Searching for new growth on trees and bushes that...to SAT on -screen offer to a phone line and it back in the proper mode. What happened? A Rain clouds and snow can only decode one channel at 1-800-347-3288. Also, make sure that could be connected to purchase pay per view programs? Q My satellite receiver ...
Operating Instructions
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... available via satellite and have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to DIRECTV. A For questions about my satellite system or need to connect the satellite receiver to a telephone line? If you select item 1 above, your equipment, contact the Sony Satellite Information Center ...your dealer or the Sony Satellite Information Center at 1-800-347-3288 for a minute or so. A Contact your digital satellite receiver. First, check that you are several possible reasons for basic or "lifeline" cable TV service from your digital satellite receiver. Q What if...
... available via satellite and have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to DIRECTV. A For questions about my satellite system or need to connect the satellite receiver to a telephone line? If you select item 1 above, your equipment, contact the Sony Satellite Information Center ...your dealer or the Sony Satellite Information Center at 1-800-347-3288 for a minute or so. A Contact your digital satellite receiver. First, check that you are several possible reasons for basic or "lifeline" cable TV service from your digital satellite receiver. Q What if...
Operating Instructions
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... BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. Limited Warranty Digital Satellite Receivers SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this 90 day period, you must pay freight in both directions. To obtain warranty service: -If the Product was not installed by a SONY authorized DIRECTV System installer or facility. This warranty does not cover software contained in...
... BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. Limited Warranty Digital Satellite Receivers SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this 90 day period, you must pay freight in both directions. To obtain warranty service: -If the Product was not installed by a SONY authorized DIRECTV System installer or facility. This warranty does not cover software contained in...
Operating Instructions
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... Crosstalk, reducing 25 D Default audio 21 Delete event, preselected 20 Dish antenna pointing 4 Dolby digital connection 9 logo icon 21 Pro Logic 10 E Edit preselected program 20 Elevation angle, determining 4 Emitter, ...option list 3 taping 19 toggle 3, 24 viewing 19 ID, receiver 25 Info Banner, using 30 Input key enable 25 L Language, menu 26 Locate satellite 4 Locking a channel 25 M Mail Erase 26 message 26 ... Picture-In-Guide options 27 turning off 28 PicturePerfect, adjusting 22 Preferences, system 25 Program guide features 29 styles 27 Purchase Pay Per View event 18 Purchases not ...
... Crosstalk, reducing 25 D Default audio 21 Delete event, preselected 20 Dish antenna pointing 4 Dolby digital connection 9 logo icon 21 Pro Logic 10 E Edit preselected program 20 Elevation angle, determining 4 Emitter, ...option list 3 taping 19 toggle 3, 24 viewing 19 ID, receiver 25 Info Banner, using 30 Input key enable 25 L Language, menu 26 Locate satellite 4 Locking a channel 25 M Mail Erase 26 message 26 ... Picture-In-Guide options 27 turning off 28 PicturePerfect, adjusting 22 Preferences, system 25 Program guide features 29 styles 27 Purchase Pay Per View event 18 Purchases not ...