3-800-356-21 FOR POSITION ONLY ITI TO PROVIDE Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions SAT-A1 © 1995 by Sony Corporation
WARNING Owner’s Record To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the receiver. The number for the access card is on the front of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.
Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Introducing the DSS System 5 DSS Features 6 Unpacking 7 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Using Basic Functions 10 Using the Master Guide 11 Using the Station Index Chapter 3 Connecting Your System 13 Overview 14 TV Only 16 TV and VCR 18 Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver 20 Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver) 22 Setting Up the RF Antenna 23 Setting Up Your DSS System Chapter 4 Using the System Features 25 Overview 26 Befo
Chapter 5 Using the Custom Setup Menu 49 Overview 50 Displaying the Custom Setup Menu 51 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide 53 Setting a Default Language 54 Setting Locks and Limits 59 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations 61 Selecting Data Services Chapter 6 Using the Installation Menu 63 Overview 64 Displaying the Installation Menu 65 Setting Up the Satellite Antenna 66 Replacing Your Access Card 68 Setting the Aspect Ratio 69 Setting Up the Remote Control 72 Running a System Test Appendix Other Info
Chapter 1 Introducing the DSS System 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.
Unpacking Check to make sure you’ve received the following items in the DSS receiver’s carton: DSS Receiver with Access Card * POWER MENU TV/DSS POWER DSS RF Antenna MESSAGE/TIMER EXIT Remote Control AC Power Cable Audio/Video Cable Size AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Phone Line S-VIDEO Cable * The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver. If you are missing items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the DSS receiver.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate your TV, cable box, VCR, or laser-disc player, you must also program the remote, as described in the Appendix on page 79. To install the batteries: 1 Push and slide open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to line up the and – on the batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment.
Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System
frutiger bold Chapter 2 Using Basic Functions You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here’s an overview of the buttons you’ll use most often.frutiger bold POWER MUTING SLEEP CABLE DSS TV DSS POWER Button FUNCTION CABLE TV DSS ALTERNATE AUDIO FAVORITE TV/VIDEO TV/DSS JUMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISPLAY Turns the DSS receiver on and off. GUIDE Button GUIDE Brings up the Master Guide.
Using the Master Guide The Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the programming that’s available from your program providers, including the programming to which you subscribe. 1 Your Master Guide may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the program provider(s) you select. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Master Guide. MASTER GUIDE PRESS FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION WED WED OCT 5 8:45 PM Four Weddings and a Funeral Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell.
Using the Station Index You can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/call letters (such as CNN), rather than its current program’s name. Note Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc. 1 Your Station Index may not look exactly like this.
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Chapter 3 Connecting Your System Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system. Overview You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up and operate your DSS receiver.
TV Only TV With RF Connector Only Refer to the illustration below. Some TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Note A VHF/UHF connection does not provide stereo sound. To receive stereo sound, you must use an A/V connection (described on page 15).
TV With A/V Connectors Refer to the illustration below. If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver to the TV’s AUDIO IN jack. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 3 Connect the DSS receiver’s A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. 4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver’s AC IN jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.
TV and VCR Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. Some VCRs and TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s A/V jacks to the A/V IN jacks on the the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack (monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver. 3 Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
2 A/V Cable Satellite Receiver RF REMOTE SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF AUDIO R LOW SPEED DATA 1 S VIDEO L CONTROL S AUDIO 3 OUT IN R L WIDE BAND DATA OUT RG-6 Cable from LNB VIDEO 2 A/V Cable CH 3 CH 4 IN VHF(SAT)/UHF AC OUT TEL LINE OUT (MONO) AC IN 3 Coaxial Cable 5 6 Telephone Line AC Cord VCR IN LINE IN OUT LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO 4 Coaxial or A/V Cable TV VHF / UHF IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Chapter 3: Connecting Your System 17
Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio IN jacks. 3 Connect the DSS receiver’s A/V jacks to the VCR and TV’s A/V IN jacks. 4 Connect the DSS receiver’s VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
3 A/V Cable Satellite Receiver RF REMOTE SATELLITE IN UHF/VHF AUDIO R LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO S VIDEO L CONTROL S AUDIO 2 IN OUT R L WIDE BAND DATA CH 3 CH 4 IN TEL LINE OUT VHF/SAT/UHF OUT AC IN 1 RG-6 Cable from LNB 2 Audio Cable 4 6 Coaxial Cable Telephone Line 7 AC Cord 3 A/V Cable Coaxial or A/V Cable VCR Audio Receiver IN LINE IN OUT LINE OUT VIDEO L AUDIO 5 R Coaxial or A/V Cable TV VHF / UHF IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Chapter 3: Connecting Your Sy
Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver) Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. 1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to the DSS receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the DSS receiver’s A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver’s A/V IN jacks. 3 Connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to one set of the A/V receiver’s A/V IN jacks. 4 Connect the A/V receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
2 A/V Cable Satellite Receiver RF REMOTE SATELLITE IN UHF/VHF AUDIO R LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO S VIDEO L CONTROL S AUDIO 2 OUT IN R L WIDE BAND DATA CH 3 CH 4 IN TEL LINE OUT UHF/VHF/SAT OUT 1 AC IN 2 RG-6 Cable from LNB 5 LINE 1 IN VIDEO OUT 4 IN LINE IN OUT LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO LINE 2 IN Video Cable AC Cord VCR A/V Receiver MONITOR 6 Telephone Line A/V Cable AUDIO A/V Cable 3 TV VHF / UHF IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Chapter 3: Connecting Your Syste
Setting Up the RF Antenna The RF antenna lets you take advantage of the RF (radio frequency) feature, which enables the remote control to operate the DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room or is placed behind a cabinet door. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote control does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel of the DSS receiver. Note You must set up the RF antenna only if you plan on taking advantage of the RF feature.
Setting Up Your DSS System Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air Programs 1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the DSS receiver. (For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/V connection.) 2 Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these components. Then set their output switches accordingly. 3 Turn on the DSS receiver and select a station.
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Chapter 4 Using the System Features Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay-per-view programs. Overview This chapter provides detailed instructions for using most of the features of your DSS receiver. Topics include: Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready to be used (page 26).
Before You Get Started ... Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver: 1 Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual. Note Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance.
Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below. Step 1: Highlight To highlight, move the joystick on the remote to move the onscreen highlight to the item that you want to select. Step 2: Select After you’ve highlighted the item that you want, select it by pressing the joystick.
Displaying the Master Guide You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you’ll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch. The Master Guide, the main program guide, lists all the programs being offered by your program providers, including regular programs and pay-per-view events.
Features of the Master Guide When you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, the Master Guide appears: Program Guide Title MASTER GUIDE WED OCT 5 8:45 PM Station Logo PRESS FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION WED Four Weddings and a Funeral Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend’s wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself.
Moving Through the Master Guide The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning. Scrolling To scroll, use the arrow buttons to move the highlight one position at a time. You can scroll to different stations or time slots.
Displaying Favorite Stations To see your favorite stations in the program guide: Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations currently set for the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C), and then back to the normal guide. Note See page 51 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations. Exiting the Guide There are two ways to exit the program guide: Select a program from the guide by pressing the joystick.
Selecting a Program from the Guide For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the joystick. If the program is currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears. Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the program before you can watch it beyond the free preview period (usually about five minutes after the program starts).
Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category In addition to using the Master Guide, you can use the SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide. These subsets are sorted by program categories, such as Movies, Sports, News, and so on. You can also choose from two program guide formats: Guide and List. The buttons that appear for each program indicate start times. To select a program, highlight the start time button and then press the joystick.
Selecting a Program Guide or List By Program Category To select another guide or program guide format: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The Select Category screen appears. Select a program category, such as MOVIES. A selected category appears with a checkmark (') beside it. Then select OK. Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.
Selecting the Custom Guide The Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include only the stations you want. Note See “Setting Up a List of Custom Stations” on page 59 for instructions on setting up your custom stations. To select the Custom Guide: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select CUSTOM GUIDE from the Main Menu..
Using the Station Index The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters) of all the stations in the system. You’ll find the Station Index useful when you want to tune to a specific station, rather than to a specific program. Note Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.
Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station Index To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index: Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C). STATION INDEX The top row contains your seven favorite stations from FAV A, FAV B, or FAV C. The other rows represent all the other stations in the system.
Selecting the Favorite Station Guide The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to include up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, identified as FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C. Note See page 51 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations. To bring up the Favorite Station Guide: Note Before you can bring up the Favorite Station Guide, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen.
Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides The Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which are made available by your program providers, such as DIRECTV and USSB. These guides may contain groups of stations with similar subjects, for example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs. OTHER GUIDES also includes buttons for going directly to future time slots in the program guide. To select one of these other guides: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.
Using DISPLAY and JUMP Displaying the Program Banner The program banner provides useful information about the program you’re currently watching. Note Before you can bring up the Program Banner, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc. To display the Program Banner: Press the DISPLAY button.
Selecting Alternate Audio Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. For example, a football game might use a different audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include include both English and Spanish language audio tracks. How to Determine if Alternate Audio Tracks Are Available for a Program To determine if an alternate audio track is available: 1 2 Tune to the program. Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.
Canceling Purchases Use the Cancel Purchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program, and then decide you’d like to cancel the order before the program begins. Note The Cancel Purchase screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver’s remote control. It doesn’t include purchases made by calling your program provider. 1 2 3 Once you tune to a purchased program, you cannot cancel its purchase. Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.
Checking Your Purchase Record Use the Review Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you’ve made through your DSS receiver. Note The Review Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver’s remote control. It doesn’t include purchases made by calling your program provider. To check the purchase record: 1 2 3 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu. Select REVIEW PURCHASES.
Setting Up the Timer Use the Timer Setup screen to specify a day and time on which you want the DSS receiver to automatically tune to a specific station. You can use this feature in coordination with your VCR’s timer recording function to automate the recording of DSS programs. Note When recording programs from the DSS receiver, your TV need not be turned on. However, you must set up your VCR for timer recording and specify the DSS receiver as the line-in source. See your VCR manual for details.
5 Set the day, start time, stop time, and channel number as follows: To set each item (day, time, channel), move the joystick up and down. To move to the next or previous item, move the joystick right left and right. Note You can set the timer up to 30 days in advance. You can also set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week. See “Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer” below. 6 Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer Select OK to save your selections and return to the System Menu.
Changing/Checking/ Clearing Timer Settings To change, check, or clear timer settings: 1 2 Bring up the Timer Setup screen, as described on page 44. Check your settings. If you don’t want to make any changes, select OK to return to the System Menu. If you want to change or clear settings, select the numbered button of the timer setting you want to change.
Reading Your Messages Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions, or billing. How to Determine When You’ve Received Mail There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail: The DSS receiver’s front panel MESSAGE/TIMER indicator blinks. Note If the timer is set and you have an unread message, the indicator will stay lit.
Reading a Message To read a message: 1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message appears with a checkmark (') beside it. Then select READ. MESSAGES ' 11/6 Sign up now for our special ... 11/8 Welcome to USSB .... 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving .... READ RETURN HELP The full text of the message appears. READ MESSAGE ' 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at DIRECTV. 2 RETURN ERASE HELP To erase a message after you’ve read it, select ERASE.
Chapter 5 Using the Custom Setup Menu Read this chapter to get information about customizing your system to match your personal viewing habits. Overview Your DSS receiver includes several features you can use to customize your system to meet your individual preferences. You can: Create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each containing up to seven stations (page 51). Set a default language for the audio of programs broadcast in multiple languages (page 53).
Displaying the Custom Setup Menu To customize your system, first bring up the Custom Setup Menu, as follows: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU. MAIN MENU 3 SELECT GUIDE 1 MASTER GUIDE 2 SELECT LIST 3 MOVIES GUIDE 4 EXIT 5 MOVIES LIST 6 OTHER GUIDES 7 CUSTOM GUIDE 8 SYSTEM MENU 9 Select CUSTOM SETUP MENU.
Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you create. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each guide containing up to seven of your favorite stations. To set up a Favorite Station Guide: 1 2 The Set Favorite Stations screen displays three rows of seven stations. Each row represents one of the three Favorite Station Guides, labeled FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C. Select SET FAVORITE STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.
5 To replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one of the bottom rows of stations. Note Use the PAGE and PAGE rows of stations. buttons to quickly move through the lower The new station you select automatically replaces the highlighted station in the top row, and the highlight automatically moves to the next favorite station button in the top row. You can select CLEAR to automatically clear all the stations from the top row.
Setting a Default Language Use the Set Default Language screen to specify the language you want to hear for programs broadcast in multiple languages. For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program is broadcast in both English and Spanish, you’ll automatically hear the audio in Spanish. Note If the default language you select is not available for a program that you tune to, you will not hear the default language.
Setting Locks and Limits The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs. To display the Set Locks and Limits screen: 1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu. The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button.
Setting a Spending Limit To set a spending limit: 1 2 Selecting NO LIMIT allows you to purchase any pay-per-view program, no matter how much it costs. Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Enter a spending limit. Use the 0-9 or move the joystick up and down to enter the numerical value. (If you use the joystick to enter the value, move the joystick left or right to move to the previous or next position.
Setting Station Locks To set station locks: 1 2 Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station appears with a key ( ) beside it. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 204, 206, and 209 have been locked. To unlock a station, just select it again. The key ( To quickly unlock or lock all stations, select ALL (to lock all) or NONE (to unlock all).
Locking Your System To lock an unlocked system: 1 Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen. SET LOCKS AND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT $10.00 LOCK RETURN RATINGS LIMIT PG HELP STATION LOCK PPV LOCK 2 4 Stations Locked Pay Per View Unlocked The Set Passcode screen appears. Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 buttons or move the joystick up and down to enter the numerical value.
Overriding the System Lock You can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if you know the system passcode. For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the joystick, the passcode screen appears. By entering the passcode, you can temporarily unlock the system. The system remains unlocked until you reset the lock. To reset a system lock override: Turn off the DSS receiver, and then turn it on again.
Setting Up a List of Custom Stations If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe to or watch often, you can use the Set Custom Stations feature to specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip.
Using the AUTO Skip Feature When you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can use this feature as a starting point to creating your own list of custom stations.
Selecting Data Services In the future, your program providers may make available data services, which you can access through specific stations using the DSS receiver’s wide band and low-speed data ports. For details about using the data ports to access these data services, call your program providers. How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station To determine if data services are available on a specific station: 1 2 Tune to the station.
3 Changing the Default Data Service Select one of the following: To Do This ... Do This ... Change the data service for the current station only Select the data service and then select OK. Change the data service for all stations Select DEFAULT (then see “Changing the Default Data Service” below). Change the baud rate for the DSS receiver’s wide band data port Select BAUD (then see “Setting the Baud Rate” below).
Chapter 6 Using the Installation Menu Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check the antenna’s signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difficulties you may be having with your system. Overview The Installation Menu includes several options you can use to set up and troubleshoot your system. Use the Installation Menu to: Set up and point your satellite antenna (page 65). Replace your access card (page 66).
Displaying the Installation Menu To set up your system, first bring up the Installation Menu, as follows: 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU from the Main Menu. MAIN MENU 3 SELECT GUIDE 1 MASTER GUIDE 2 SELECT LIST 3 MOVIES GUIDE 4 EXIT 5 MOVIES LIST 6 OTHER GUIDES 7 CUSTOM GUIDE 8 SYSTEM MENU 9 Select INSTALLATION MENU from the System Menu.
Setting Up the Satellite Antenna To install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen. Note Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance.
Replacing Your Access Card In the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Replace Access Card option to initialize your new card. During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions to copy information from the old card onto the new card. After you initialize the new card, your old card becomes invalid.
2 Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu. INSTALLATION MENU 3 Selecting RETURN returns you to the Installation Menu, without starting the initialization process. REPLACE ACCESS CARD 2 5 SET UP ANTENNA 4 EXIT SET UP REMOTE 7 RUN SYSTEM TEST 8 SET ASPECT RATIO 6 SYSTEM MENU 9 When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select OK to begin copying your old access card. REPLACE ACCESS CARD OK RETURN Please insert OLD access card and select OK to initialize NEW card.
Setting the Aspect Ratio Use the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver’s display to match your TV's picture. To set the aspect ratio: 1 2 Selecting CANCEL returns you to the Installation Menu, without saving your selection. Select SET ASPECT RATIO from the Installation Menu. Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have: If you have a standard TV, select 4:3. If you have a wide-screen TV, select 16:9.
Setting Up the Remote Control The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS receiver to accept IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signals from the DSS remote control and to change the RF security code for the DSS receiver. Selecting IR/RF Transmission In addition to having IR remote control capability, your DSS system includes an RF feature, which enables the remote control to operate the DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room or is placed behind a cabinet door.
Setting the Security Code If the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from a neighbor’s house), you can eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the DSS receiver and remote control. Note As an alternative, you can eliminate this problem by disabling the RF capability of the DSS receiver, if you have no need for RF transmission. See “Selecting IR/RF Transmission” on page 69 for details.
Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code 1 2 Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control. 3 Press the ENTER button on the remote control. Using the number buttons on the DSS remote control, enter the three-digit security code you selected for the DSS receiver in step 3 on page 70. The RF security code is now changed for both the DSS receiver and remote control.
Running a System Test The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including: Antenna signal System tuning Phone line Access card Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your system. To run the System Test: 1 2 Select RUN SYSTEM TEST from the Installation Menu. Select TEST. RUN SYSTEM TEST SIGNAL TEST TUNING RETURN PHONE HELP CARD The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.
Appendix Other Information This appendix includes supplementary information, including: Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the front and back panels of the DSS receiver (page 74). Remote control button descriptions (page 76). Programming the remote to operate your TV, cable box, VCR, and laserdisc player (page 79). Troubleshooting information (page 83). Precautions (page 86). FCC Information (page 87). Limited warranty (page 88). Specifications (page 89).
Location and Function of Controls Front Panel MENU TV/DSS POWER POWER DSS MESSAGE/TIMER EXIT Button Description POWER Button Turns the DSS receiver on and off. MENU Button Brings up the Main Menu. EXIT Button Clears all on-screen displays, including program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you complete your selections, the previous selections are restored. The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-screen displays (program guides, menus, etc.). The button selects highlighted items.
Back Panel RF REMOTE SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF AUDIO R CONTROL S IN LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO L AUDIO 3 OUT R L CH 3 CH 4 IN AC OUT VHF(SAT)/UHF TEL LINE OUT WIDE BAND DATA OUT S VIDEO (MONO) AC IN Connector Description Cable Type LOW SPEED DATA Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required. Depends on future applications (D-sub 9 pin) SATELLITE IN Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna.
Using the Remote Control After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components: 1 Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box, TV, or the DSS receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION button. To operate a VCR or laserdisc player, open the lid on the remote control and set the slide switch to the position that you set for the component.
Button Operates Description DSS Brings up the Master Guide. If you’re already in a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly brings up future time slots in the guide. TV Switches the input of the TV. TV/DSS DSS Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV (normal TV programs), if you’ve connected a TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs. JUMP DSS TV Cable Tunes to the last station you were tuned to. DSS TV Cable Specifies the station number.
Inside Panel Button POWER MUTING SLEEP VTR 1 2 3 MDP CABLE CABLE Description VCR Laserdisc Switches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending on how you’ve set up the remote for these positions. VCR Laserdisc Eject (used only with Sony brand components) VCR Laserdisc Rewind VCR Laserdisc Play VCR Laserdisc Fast-forward VCR Laserdisc Turns the VCR or laserdisc player on and off. VCR Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.
Programming the Remote The DSS receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs. If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have a cable box, VCR, or laserdisc player that you want to control with the DSS receiver’s remote, use the following procedures to program the remote to control these components. Note Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to be used with the DSS receiver’s remote.
Programmable Codes TV Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Sony 101 Sylvania 111, 112, 108 Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109 Symphonic 123, 139 ABC 112 Toshiba 119, 114 Bell & Howell (M.
VCR Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Quasar 308, 309 Sony 301,302, 303 RCA/Proscan Aiwa 338 304, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Audio Dynamic 314, 347 Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Bell & Howell (M.
Using the Learn Function You can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of another component’s remote control. Use this function to operate components that are not listed in “Programmable Codes” on page 80. To use the Learn function: 1 2 Set the slide switch in the inside panel to VTR3 or MDP. Place the DSS remote commander and the other component’s remote control directly facing each other, about two inches apart. Approx. 2 inches 3 4 Press the LEARN button.
Troubleshooting Symptom No picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture) Possible Causes and Remedies Cannot access program Cannot order pay-per-view program Cannot find the station of the pay-perview program you’ve ordered If you are receiving only stations 100, 200, and 999, call your program providers to have your programming activated. Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See page 74.
Symptom Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order via the Cancel Purchase menu option Program guide does not bring up the program you’ve chosen Cannot bring up the Station Index ( button) Cannot display favorite stations Ratings limit, spending limit, or payper-view lock not working properly Possible Causes and Remedies Cannot access locks or limits screens Cannot lock or unlock the system Language of audio track is incorrect Cannot record DSS program on VCR Alternate audio track
Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies Remote control doesn’t work To operate your components, make sure you’ve programmed the remote properly. See “Programming the Remote” on page 79. Note: The remote codes may be erased whenever you remove the batteries. Program the remote again if you’ve removed or replaced the batteries. Press the appropriate FUNCTION button for the component you want to operate. Check to make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, and that the batteries are not dead.
Precautions On Safety On Power Sources On Placement On Cleaning On Repacking 86 Appendix: Other Information If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC. For detailed safety precautions, see the “Important Safeguards” leaflet that came with the receiver.
FCC Regulations and Information FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Information Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines.
Limited Warranty Digital Satellite Systems SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) 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 Product at no charge. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges. 2 PARTS.
Specifications Input Jacks UHF/VHF 75 ohm external terminal Satellite Antenna 75 ohm external terminal RF Remote CONTROL-S (mini-jack) 5 Vp-p AC Power (120V, 60 Hz) Output Jacks S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2) AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (3) VHF(SAT)/UHF Low-Speed Data 9-pin D-Sub Female Wide Band Data 15-pin D-Sub Female TEL LINE CONTROL-S (mini-jack) AC Power Unswitched (120V, 60 Hz) Input Frequency 950 - 1450 MHz Power Requirements AC 120 V Power Consumption 23 W max Dimensions (w/h/d)
Index 0-9 buttons 28, 30, 77 16:9 aspect ratio 68 4:3 aspect ratio 68 (alternate audio symbol) 40, 41, 90 (data services symbol) 40, 61 (lock symbol) 40, 90 (messages symbol) 40, 90 D A Eject button 78 elevation 65 ENTER button 77 EXIT button 10, 11, 31, 37, 74, 77 Express Navigator 5 access card, replacing 66 alternate audio 41 ALTERNATE AUDIO button 76 antenna connecting to receiver 14 See also RF antenna.
L languages. See default language and alternate audio. latitude and longitude, for setting antenna 65 LEARN button 78 Learn function 82 List format 33 lock, determining the status 58 locking the system 57 locks and limits setting 54–58 with timer settings 46 POWER buttons 9, 74, 76, 78 power indicator 74 precautions 86 problems diagnosing 72 troubleshooting 83 Program Banner 40, 47 program category, selecting 34 Program guide. See Master Guide.
T timer checking and changing 46 setting 44 troubleshooting 84 transponder 65 troubleshooting 83 TV/DSS button 74, 77 TV/VIDEO button 77 TV/VTR button 78 U, V, W, Z unlocking the system 58 VOL button 77 VTR1/2/3/MDP switch 78 Warranty 88 zip code, for setting antenna 65 92 Appendix: Other Information
