Sony SAT-A65A Digital Satellite Receiver User Manual

4-085-842-12

DIRECTV

Digital Satellite Receiver

Operating Instructions

SAT-A65A

SAT-B65A

Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver

for the first time, follow the instructions in “Getting Started”

on pages 1-6.

Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been

properly installed and call your service provider to begin

service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:

6,075,526;5,828,419; 5,751,372; 5,694,176; and 5,635,989. This

product is subject to one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending.

Sony Software License Agreement

ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE

SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 48.

USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS

INCORPORATED INDICATES USER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE

LICENSE TERMS. IF THE USER DOES NOT ACCEPT THESE

LICENSE TERMS, THE USER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN

THE ENTIRE PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ORDER

TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.

Disclaimer – Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness

and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall

be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document

is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made

with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Trademarks – Sony is trademark of Sony. DIRECTV and the Cyclone

Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV MOVIES THIS

WEEK, DIRECTV SPORTS THIS WEEK, and DIRECTV SPORTS

are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.

FREEVIEW is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corp.

All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their

respective owners.

Dolby Laboratories Information – Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macrovision

Information – Macrovision is a registered trademark

of Macrovision Corporation. This device incorporates an anticopy

process technology that is protected by U.S. patents 4,631,603;

4,577,216; 4,819,098; and other intellectual property rights. The

anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

StarSight® Information – StarSight

features licensed under one or

more of the following patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,353,121;

5,353,277; 5,479,266; 5,479,268; and 5,532,754. Use rights

reserved.

TruSurround™ Information – TruSurround

™

and the symbol

are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is

incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Note on recording programming – Most television programs and

films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights

governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain

circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of

copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to record for

your personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must

act responsibly in this area–check into the matter if you are unsure.

Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as

“view-only” programs. These are copyrighted programs, and may not

be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written

permission of the copyright owner.

DIRECTV

Programming – ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING

MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT CARD APPROVAL AND

REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY

NUMBER, AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. Programming subject

to change. You must be physically located in the United States (U.S.)

to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services are not available

outside the United States. DIRECTV programming is sold separately

and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid

programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System

hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at

1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

DIRECTV System hardware and installation

To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV System, ask

questions, or resolve problems related to your DIRECTV System,

contact your dealer. If you need more information, please contact the

Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Please record the following information for warranty

System Model #: - _______________________

Receiver Model #: ___________________________

Receiver Serial #: ___________________________

Access Card #: _________ __________ _________

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite

system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if

necessary.

Heed Cautions–All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be followed.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong is

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

Important Safety Instructions

THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE RECEIVER

WARNING or CAUTION

Double insulated systems are

protected by additional board

clearances and creepage, so

that the unit will not be a safety

hazard to the end-user.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

iii

Polarization – This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will

fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this

feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your

outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord

or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure

Power Sources – Operate this DIRECTV Receiver only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

Power-Cord Protection – Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or accessories

connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark and should not be

modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any

potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact

qualified service personnel.

Heat–Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Accessories – To avoid personal injury or damage to the DIRECTV

Receiver, do not place the DIRECTV Receiver on any unstable cart, stand,

table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Attachments – Do not use attachments unless recommended by

DIRECTV as they may cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding – The outdoor satellite dish antenna

used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the satellite

dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local

installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code

(NEC) and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and

grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-33,

which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of

cable entry as practical. These codes require proper grounding of the metal

structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the

connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other building). If

you are having a professional installer perform the installation, the installer

must observe installation codes. This manual contains instructions on how to

make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional local

installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.

Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National

Electrical Code instructions contained in “Radio and Television

Equipment”.

Note: The DIRECTV Receiver shall be grounded through the satellite/

local antenna cable before plugging into the telephone jack, and it must

remain grounded thereafter.

Water and Moisture – WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it

from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable system, and

disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent damage to the

product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Television Antenna Information – Installing an outdoor antenna can be

hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Do not

locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or

other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme

care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them

might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the DIRECTV Receiver,

be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This DIRECTV Receiver

is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do

not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact

your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use

this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the

blades without blade exposure. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70 1987,

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

electrode.

Power Lines – Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting

or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable, especially in the

vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When

installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should be taken to keep

from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with

them might be fatal.

Cleaning – Unplug this receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this

DIRECTV Receiver through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages

or “short out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the receiver. No objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

INSTALLATION

Ground

clamp

Electric

service

equipment

Ground

clamps

Power service

grounding electrode

Grounding

conductor

Coaxial cable

Grounding block

Coaxial cable

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 Receiver from

the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following

conditions:

•When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

•If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV

Receiver or it has been exposed to water.

•If the DIRECTV Receiver does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions. Other adjustments may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

DIRECTV Receiver to its normal operation.

•If the DIRECTV Receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

•When the DIRECTV Receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts–When replacement parts are required, have the

technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety

characteristics as the original parts.

Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check–Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

DIRECTV Receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks

recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV Receiver

is in safe operating condition.

Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to

some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur

automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off.

If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may

experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception

should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver

must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver

while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade menu to find a

schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.

With this receiver (SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A) and the proper satellite dish

antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in

certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets.

Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on

availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

SERVICE

Declaration of Conformity– Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part15

This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Responsible Party’s Name: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A

Telephone: 1-800-858-7669

• Trade Name: Sony

• Type of Equipment: Satellite Receiver

• Model Numbers: SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A, RM-Y812, RM-Y807

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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV

Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.

To meet FCC requirement, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached

to this device. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device.

Part 68 Compliance –This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the modem card is a label that contains, among other information, the

FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the Telephone

Company.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in

devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of

devices that may be connected to the line, contact the Telephone Company to determine the maximum number of RENs for the calling area.

If the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: (SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A) terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company

will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will

notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC, if you believe it is necessary. The Telephone Company

may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this

happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If you have trouble with the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: SAT-A65A, SAT-B65A) equipment, please contact

Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-858-SONY (7669)

for repair and/or warranty information.

Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service

your modem. Return it to Sony.

No repairs can be made by customers. All repairs must be done by an authorized Sony Service Center. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service

provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information

Contents vii

Contents

Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connect your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Determine antenna angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Testing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect a terrestrial antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connect the RF remote control antenna

(SAT-A65A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connect the VCR Control Cable

(SAT-A65A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Test the VCR (Record/Stop)

(SAT-A65A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting a home entertainment system. . . . . . . 10

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing remote control batteries. . . . . . . . . . .15

Programming the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the remote default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™

Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Purchasing pay per view (PPV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cancelling purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting guide preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To schedule or edit an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65A only) . . 21

Setting default and alternate audio . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting audio balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adjusting video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

New Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Change Receiver ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Input key enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lock a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Select menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change color schemes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Set translucency level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Caller ID enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restore factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Viewing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using program guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting a program guide style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Grid guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Logo guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Program guide and menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The OneLine™ Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Channel Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting favorites and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using favorite channel lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating a channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Renaming a channel list:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Creating an Auto Set list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adding and removing all channels . . . . . . . . . . 34

Filtering the program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Theme Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting guide times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using access controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Locking & unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

How to lock the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting spending and time limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Questions & Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Manufacturers device control codes . . . . . .45

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

viii Contents

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 Receiver to your TV (see page 3).

• Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4).

• Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5).

How to use this manual

This manual uses these typographical conventions to help clarify instructions:

Setup overview At this point, you should have:

• Mounted the DIRECTV satellite antenna and pointed it in the general

direction of the satellite.

• Grounded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions.

• Attached RG-6 coaxial cable(s) to the antenna LNB connector(s).

• Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV

Receiver.

• Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack.

Ensure that you have completed these procedures, then continue to the next

page to begin installing the DIRECTV Receiver.

Text Example Description

Click Cancel.

On-screen command buttons that execute an action.

Highlight the Messages

button.

Pull-down and pop-up box selections, or other option

buttons within a menu pane.

Press the INFO button.

Connect a pair of A/V

cables to the

AUDIO IN jack.

Remote control buttons, or receiver front panel.

Names of equipment cable connections on

equipment.

Highlight the Options tab.

Menu tab names

Display the MAIN MENU.

Menu and pane names, names of pop-up and

sub-menu panes.

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 Receiver is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

• Attach the RG-6 coaxial antenna cable to the SATELLITE IN connector on

the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below.

TEL LINE

Model: SAT-B65

Digital Satellite Receiver

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Made in Mexico

VHF/UHF IN

VHF (SAT)

/UHF OUT

23456

Table 1: Rear panel connections - SAT-B65A DIRECTV Receiver

1 SATELLITE IN connector 6 VIDEO OUTPUT jack

2 VHF/UHF IN connector 7 S-VIDEO jack

3 VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector 8 TELEPHONE JACK

4 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 9 AC POWER CORD

5 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

21 4 5 7 9

8 10

TEL LINE

Model: SAT-A65

Digital Satellite Receiver

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Made in Mexico

VHF/UHF IN

VHF (SAT)

/UHF OUT

Table 2: Rear panel connections - SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver

1 SATELLITE IN connector 9 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

2 RF REMOTE antenna jack 10 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

3 DATA PORT 11 VIDEO OUTPUT jack

4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical jack 12 VIDEO OUTPUT jack

5 VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector 13 S-VIDEO jack

6 VHF/UHF IN connector 14 VCR CONTROL cable jack

7 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 15 TELEPHONE JACK

8 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 16 AC POWER CORD

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 cables (L/R) to provide

stereo sound. If your TV does not have audio jacks, you will hear monophonic

audio. This is acceptable for the procedures described in the next section.

To connect your TV to the DIRECTV Receiver:

1. Select the appropriate connection:

If your TV has an S-Video jack –

• Use an S-Video cable (supplied with SAT-A65A only) to connect the

DIRECTV Receiver’s

S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.

• Use audio cables to connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

AUDIO jacks to

the TV’s

AUDIO IN jacks.

If your TV has RCA-type A/V connectors –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

TV’s

A/V IN jacks.

• If your TV has only one

AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s AUDIO

jack to the TV AUDIO IN jack.

If your TV only has an RF (coaxial) connector –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT connector to

the TV’s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

2. Connect one end of the telephone line cord provided into the DIRECTV

Receiver’s PHONE JACK.

3. Connect the other end into a modular telephone outlet.

4. Plug the TV into an electrical outlet.

5. Plug the DIRECTV Receiver power cord into an electrical outlet. If the

front panel Power indicator does not illuminate, press the

POWER button.

Onscreen Menu Icons

These icons appear in onscreen menus and are used throughout this manual:

Toggle or Step  Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from ON to OFF or

step through the available choices each time you press SELECT.

List of Options  Menu button will display a list of choices in a pop-up menu when

you press SELECT.

Series of Boxes  Multiple screens will appear in a series requesting you to enter

numbers and/or letters for the particular feature when you

press SELECT.

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 button to display the MAIN MENU below.

2. Use the button to highlight the

System tab.

3. Press the front panel

SELECT button.

Tilt angle also appears if you

select an Oval Antenna from the

Dish Type menu.

4. The ANTENNA INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna

position using your 5-digit ZIP code. Enter your ZIP code and press

SELECT.

The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.

5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.

Main Menu tabs

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SAT-A

POWER

SELECT

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Program Director

Interactive

Caller ID

Watchword

Purchases

Lock & Limits

View Mail

System Setup

Watch TV

Audio & Video

Guide Options

Program Guide

Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code

Antenna

Prefs

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Main Menu

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Round Dish

Oval dish 3

Oval Dish 2

Round dish

for 1

satellite

location

Lat/Long

Dish Type Alignment

ZIP Code

ZIP Code Entry

Cancel

ZIP Code

2 0 9 0 2

ZIP Code: 20902

Latitude:

Longitude:

Elevation: 38

Azimuth: 224 SW

Tilt:

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 with an

audible indication. The frequency and tempo of the tone increase with

signal strength.

4. Highlight the Transponder pull-down menu.

5. You may need to select another transponder to achieve the highest signal

indication.

6. Select the transponder providing the best signal.

7. Use the button to highlight the

Test tab.

8. Highlight Begin Test and press the

SELECT button.

Results appear within a few seconds and should resemble those in the figure.

If your test results are much different from those shown in the figures, or you

receive no signal indication, refer to page 6.

To perform the Transponder test:

1. Move the highlight to the Xponder Test pull-down menu.

2. Press the

SELECT button.

SIGNAL STRENGTH

Prefs

Antenna

Signal

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Status: Unlocked

Source

Transponder

Signal Strength

Current: 95 Highest: 95

Satellite 101

(A)

SYSTEM TEST

Prefs

Antenna

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Xponder Test

System Test

Begin Test

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Version

Wink Version

Tuning

: 5317.6

: 0.0.0.75

:OK

Front Panel

:OK

(ID 0000-0000-0000)

Signal

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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-digit numbers):

• Highlight the Antenna tab on the ANTENNA SETUP menu, then carefully

verify your settings for accuracy.

• Re-enter your ZIP code if necessary to verify you have used the correct

antenna pointing parameters for your location.

• Check 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 resemble

those shown in the figures, call DIRECTV (or your subscription service

provider) to activate service if you have not done so already.

Antenna Setup pane

SYSTEM TEST

Prefs

Antenna

Signal

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System Tests

Begin Test

Exit

: 5317.6

:0.0.0.75

:OK

Xponder Test

Satellite 101 (A)

Satellite 119 (B)

Satellite 110 (C)

Cancel

SYSTEM TEST

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System Tests

Begin Test

Satellite 101 (A) Signal Strength

18

916

1724

2532

Xponder Test

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Dish Type

Autoconfig

Dish Type:

Oval Dish 2

ZIP Code

Lat/Longitude

Dish Pointing

Alignment Mode

ZIP Code :

Latitude :

Longitude :

Elevation :

Azimuth :

Tilt :

Networks:

0, 3

Switch Type:

Simple

LNB: Unstacked

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 control antenna (this page).

• Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8).

• Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system

(see page 10).

Connecting

components

At this point, you should have:

Connect a terrestrial

antenna

You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV

Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

TV ANT/CABLE IN jack

(refer to figures on page 2). The remote control

INPUT button allows you to

switch between DIRECTV

programming and input from the terrestrial

antenna.

Connect the RF remote

control antenna

(SAT-A65A only)

The SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency)

remote control antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other

rooms in your house.

1. Plug the RF remote control cable into the

RF REMOTE connector on the

DIRECTV Receiver rear panel (refer to figures on page 2.)

2. Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location

To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the

antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.

Verified that your system is operating properly.

Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.

Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.

RF Antenna

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 2).

1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the

DIRECTV receiver:

If your VCR has A/V connectors –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

VCR’s

A/V IN jacks.

If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector–

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

OUT TO TV connector to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

• If your VCR has only one

AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s lower

(mono)

AUDIO L jack to the VCR’s AUDIO IN jack.

2. Depending on your TV and VCR, select the appropriate method to the

connect the VCR to the TV:

If your TV and VCR have A/V connector –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

TV’s

A/V IN jacks.

If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack –

• Connect the VCR’s

VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

3. Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical

outlet.

Connect the VCR Control

Cable (SAT-A65A only)

Using the VCR Control Cable provided, the SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver

can control your VCR for unattended recording.

1. Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.

2. Temporarily position the other end over the VCR’s remote control sensor

(normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).

The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual.

If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:

3. Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.

4. Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.

5. Repeatedly press the remote control’s power key on and off.

6. When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note

the position. Temporarily tape the emitter to the position you marked until

you verify that it works properly.

Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor

Adding system components 9

7. Test the VCR control feature as described below.

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 VCR brands using the navgation buttons. If you cannot

find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR, try related brands that

use the same code. Your VCR may also respond to multiple codes.

10. Use the remote control

SELECT button to try each code.

11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.

Test the VCR

(Record/Stop)

(SAT-A65A only)

This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR.

Before starting the test:

• Turn the VCR power on.

• Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.

• Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.

Signals coming from the remote

control at the same time as

signals coming from the VCR

Control cable may provide

unreliable test results.

Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control,

to test the codes.

Test the VCR record and stop commands. If either command does not function,

try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying

all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR

emitter placement.

Test

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Stop

Brand

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10 Adding system components

Connecting a home

entertainment

system

You can integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your entertainment system to

take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these

instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver.

• To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to

connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver’s

AUDIO IN jacks. Refer

to the figures on page 2 for rear panel connector locations.

The A/V receiver must be turned

on in order to send the video

signal to your TV.

• Dolby Digital - With the SAT-A65A model, you can enjoy programs that

contain a Dolby Digital sound track. We recommend that you listen in

surround sound for maximum enjoyment of these programs. You can

connect the stereo outputs of the SAT-A65A to a receiver that contains a

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-A65A digital audio output to an external 5.1-channel Dolby Digital

decoder or receiver. This provides you with three front channels, two

independent surround channels, and a sub-woofer channel.

1. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV

Receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2. Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver’s

A/V jacks.

3. AUX, optical connection, and digital output connections – If your audio

receiver has coaxial or optical digital connectors, connect the appropriate

type of cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (SAT-A65A

only) for two-channel digital stereo. If your A/V receiver is also capable of

decoding Dolby Digital, use this connection in order to listen in full

5.1-channel surround sound. Additional audio information begins on

page 20.

4. Connect the VCR’s

A/V OUT jacks to a pair of the A/V receiver’s A/V IN

jacks.

5. Connect the A/V receiver’s

MONITOR OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN

jack.

6. Plug the components into an electrical outlet.

Note: If you have connected a VCR to your entertainment system in a way

that routes the satellite receiver’s signal to your VCR before it reaches the

TV, you may see a distorted picture if you try to record a copy-protected

program. A

Can’t Tape symbol in the screen banner identifies these

programs. If this occurs, simply stop recording and the picture will

automatically correct itself.

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)

• Access interactive programming features. (see page 16)

VOL

GUIDE

FAVORITEDISPLAY

JUMP

TV/VCR

FUNCTION

SAT

TVTV/VIDEO

POWER

PAGE

SAT

MUTING

VCR

TV/SAT

SEARCHMENUEXIT

CODE SET

RM-Y812

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

456

SELECT

TV/VIDEO button - Switches between the

inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you

must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15

–16).

TV/VCR button - Switches between the

inputs of your VCR. To operate your VCR,

you must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15

–16).

TV/SAT button - Switches your satellite

receiver output between regular TV and

satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV

broadcasts, you must have a local TV

antenna or cable connection.

Subchannel button - Use with the 0-9

buttons to select digital video subchannels

(if available).

DISPLAY button - Displays information for

the current program.

EXIT button - Closes all on-screen displays.

MENU button - Opens the Main Menu.

VOL button - Adjust the volume. To operate

your TV, you must first set up the remote

control (see pages 15

–16).

CODE SET button - Lets you program the

remote control to operate your TV and other

audio/video equipment (see pages 15–16).

MUTING button - Mutes the volume. Press

again to restore the volume. To operate your

TV, you must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15

–16).

POWER buttons - Turn on and off the

Satellite Receiver, TV, and VCR. To operate

your TV or VCR, you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15

–16).

FUNCTION buttons - Select the equipment

(SAT,TV,VCR) that you want to operate. The

indicators light up to show which device the

remote control is operating.To operate your

TV or VCR, you must first set up the remote

control (see pages 15

–16).

VCR Control buttons - Operate VCR features

such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind.

To operate your VCR, you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15

–16).

Continued on next page

RM-Y812

12 Using the remote control

0-9 buttons - Change channels directly

and enter numerical values in onscreen

displays.

VOL

GUIDE

FAVORITEDISPLAY

JUMP

TV/VCR

FUNCTION

SAT

TVTV/VIDEO

POWER

PAGE

SAT

MUTING

VCR

TV/SAT

SEARCHMENUEXIT

CODE SET

RM-Y812

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

456

SELECT

JUMP button - Changes channels to

the previously tuned channel.

FAVORITE button - Changes the guide

to the next Favorite Stations.

Navigation buttons - The navigation

buttons move the highlight in on-screen

displays. If there is no on-screen

display, the up/down buttons activate

the one-line guide.

SELECT button - The SELECT button

selects the highlighted item.

button- Access interactive

features.

SEARCH button - Access the Search

feature to find favorite programs.

RM-Y812

CH +/–/PAGE buttons - Change

channels. When a program guide is

open, these buttons page through the

guide.

GUIDE button - Opens the Program

Guide.

Using the remote control 13

SLEEP button - Sets the audio receiver to

turn off automatically after a certain amount of

time (if your audio receiver has a compatible

Sleep feature). To operate your TV, move the

device switch to TV or see Changing the

remote default on page 16. To operate your

audio receiver or TV, you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15

–16).

SOUND FIELD +/– buttons - Switches

between the various Sound Field settings of

compatible audio receivers. To operate your

audio receiver, you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15–16).

0-9 buttons - Change channels directly, and

enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

Subchannel button - Use with the 0-9

buttons to select digital video subchannels

if available (for example, 2.1).

DISPLAY button - Opens the program

information display for the current program.

MENU button - Opens the Main Menu.

Navigation button - The navigation buttons

move the highlight in the on-screen displays.

When no menus are displayed, pressing the

up or down navigation buttons activate the

one-line guide.

VOL (Volume) +/– button - Adjusts the audio

receiver volume. To operate your audio

receiver or TV, you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15

–16).

CODE SET button - Lets you program the

remote control to operate your TV and other

audio/video equipment (see pages 15–16).

MUTING button - Mutes the volume of the

audio receiver. Press again to restore the

volume. To operate your TV, move the device

switch to TV or see Changing the remote

default on page 16. To operate your audio

receiver or TV, you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15

–16).

SEARCH button - Access the SEARCH

feature to find favorite programs.

AUDIO buttons - Changes the audio track of

the current DVD in the DVD Player (if

available). To operate your DVD Player, you

must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15–16).

AMP POWER button - Turn on and off the

audio receiver.To operate your audio receiver,

you must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15

–16).

RM-Y807

Continued on next page

The MUTING, SLEEP and VOL +/-

buttons are set to control an audio

receiver unless the Device Switch is

set to “TV”. To change this setting,

see Changing the remote default on

page16

14 Using the remote control

The DIRECTV Receiver front panel buttons can provide the basic controls

needed to access major DIRECTV System features. However, using the remote

control simplifies accessing the basic system functions, enhances your system’s

capabilities, and provides convenient shortcuts to extended features.

Additionally, some remote control buttons can also control other home

entertainment system components.

TV/AV POWER button - Turn on and off

the TV. To turn on and off the DVD or

VCR, move the device switch to DVD or

VCR. To operate your TV, DVD, or VCR,

you must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15

–16).

POWER button - Turn on and off the

satellite receiver.

TV/VIDEO button - Switches between

the inputs of your TV. To operate your

TV you must first set up the remote

control (see pages 15

–16).

TV/SAT button- Switches the signal

being output by the VHF(SAT)/UHF

OUT jack from the SATELLITE IN to

VHF/UHF IN.

PIC MODE button - Switches between

the Picture Mode setting of compatible

TVs. To operate your TV you must first

set up the remote control (see pages

15–16).

JUMP button- Changes channels to the

previously tuned channel.

FAVORITE button - Toggles the

Favorite Stations guides.

GUIDE button - Opens the Program

Guide.

RM-Y807

CH (Channel) +/– button - Changes

channels. When a program guide is

open, pressing the CH button pages

through the guide.

SELECT button - Access the Search

feature to find favorite programs.

button - Access interactive

features.

VCR/DVD Control buttons - Operate

VCR/DVD features such as play, record,

pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate

your VCR/DVD you must first set up the

remote control (see pages 15–16).

Device switch (TV/VCR/DVD/SAT

switch) - Set the remote to operate

other devices in your home theater.

To operate these other devices, you

must first set up the remote control

(see pages 15

–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 highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right.

• Jumping directly to the OneLine™ Guide.

• Changing channels using the OneLine Guide.

Use the navigation buttons to move up, down, left, or right through the

on-screen displays.

Press the navigation buttons up or down to display the OneLine guide while you

are watching a program. When the OneLine guide appears, press the navigation

buttons up or down to step to the next higher- or lower-numbered channel.

Press the

GUIDE button to display the current program guide. Press it a second

time (while a program title is highlighted) to display the

Guide Options menu.

Press the

DISPLAY button to display a brief description about the program you

are viewing. For more details, press it again to display the Information Banner.

The

DISPLAY button provides scheduling information (and pay per view

purchase information) about the program highlighted in the program guide. See

Chapter 5 – Using program guides, on page 27 for more information.

Use the

CHANNEL (CH +/–) button to move up or down to the next available

channel in the OneLine Guide or scroll through a page of program guide

selection.

Press the

EXIT button to exit from any on-screen guide, remove banners, or

terminate an action.

RM-Y807 Remote Control:

Move the device switch to

SAT to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other

positions on the device switch indicate the devices they control.

RM-Y812 Remote Control:

Press the

SAT function button to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other

function buttons indicate the devices they control.

Installing remote control

batteries

To install or replace the remote control batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert two “AA” size batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

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 45 and 46.

2. Press the

CODE SET button.

3. Press the 0-9 buttons to input the manufacturer code. Then Press the

SELECT button. The remote is set up to operate that device.

4. Test the remote control. Press the

POWER button for that equipment, then

press other operation controls such as the

(CH +/–) buttons. If the device

does not respond to the remote control, repeat the procedure from step 2 and

enter a different manufacturer code in step 3.

Changing the remote

default

The RM-Y807 remote is set to control an audio receiver using the MUTING,

SLEEP, and VOL +/– buttons unless the device switch is set to TV. This setting

can be changed so that these buttons always control the TV.

1. Press the

CODE SET button.

2. Use the

0-9 buttons to enter the numbers “1,” “0,” “0,” then press the

SELECT button. Press the SELECT button a second time.

3. The

MUTING, SLEEP, and VOL +/– buttons are now always set to control

the TV.

4. To return to the default setting, follow the above step, but enter the numbers

“

9,” “9,” “9” in step 2

Using DIRECTV

INTERACTIVE

™

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ powered by Wink Communications

is a free,

easy-to-use service that allows you to interact with the television shows and

advertisements. When the blinking symbol appears in the upper left part of

your screen, you know that the program you're watching has been enhanced

with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

™

Simply press the button on your remote control.You can use your remote

control to access up-to-the-minute sports scores, news and weather, get program

trivia, respond to offers during commercials, and purchase products, all while

watching TV.

Select the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™

Center menu bar, then follow the

simple directions provided on the subsequent screens.

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

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DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Check your local weather, see the latest

sports scores, interact with popular

shows and shop from your couch. It is

FREE, easy to use and lots of fun!

Go to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center

to get started

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center

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 18).

• Using the Timer (see 19).

• How to set and modify preferences (see 19).

The table below lists the

MAIN MENU tabs, their submenus, and what they do.

Menu function overview

Main Menu tab Screens (see page) If you want to:

Program Guide Program Guide • View and modify the program guide.

Guide Options Theme (19)

Times (36)

Favorites List (33)

Favorites Setup (33)

Set Options (33)

Set Channel Mark (31)

• Change the name of a program list.

• Change the period of time shown in the program guide

• Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family)

• Create a program listing that contains selected channels

• Guide Options:

– Guide style (grid or Logo)

– Picture in guide, zoom (on or off)

– Multi-Color guide (on or off)

– Channel Sort (numeric or alpha)

– Filters (temporary or persistent)

– Reset options to the default selections

– Set and edit Channel Mark guide channels

Audio & Video Audio Adjustment (20)

Video Adjustment

• Set Default Audio language

• Set Alternate Audio language

• Set left/right audio balance

• Select 4:3 or 16:9 screen ratio

• Center menus on your monitor

Caller ID Caller ID (23, 26) • View names & telephone numbers of recent callers

Timer Schedule (20) • Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping

Search Setup (23)

Results (23)

• Search for programming using specific words

• Display search results

Interactive DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

™

(16) • Access interactive programming features

Purchases Upcoming & Past Purchases (18) • View a list of scheduled pay per view event

• Display recently purchased pay per view events

Locks & Limits Lock (37)

Fav Setup (33)

Rating (38)

Limits (39)

• Lock and unlock the system

• Set viewing times and maximum viewing hours

• Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family)

• Set maximum program rating allowed for viewing

• Select programming content to be shown in the program guide

Messages Mail (19) • Read messages from DIRECTV

System Install (2)

Signal (4)

VCR (7)

Prefs (19)

Tes t (5)

New Card

Upgrade

Features

• Determine proper antenna azimuth and elevation setting

• Test signal reception

• Setup VCR for unattended recording (SAT-A65A only)

• Test system operation

• Prepare a new access card

• Display upgrade status and history

• Display current receiver features

18 Using the menus

Purchasing pay per

view (PPV)

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 PURCHASES pane shows recent pay per view events charged to

your account. You cannot remove listed events. The list does not show:

• events purchased, but later canceled.

• purchased, cancelable events to which the DIRECTV Receiver never tuned.

• events ordered by calling DIRECTV.

The

UPCOMING PURCHASES pane displays:

• PPV events you have purchased but not yet viewed

• PPV events purchased but never viewed.

Events ordered by calling DIRECTV do not appear on this list. For additional

information about a specific event, highlight the event and press the

DISPLAY

button

If you are not authorized for

purchases using your DIRECTV

Receiver, contact DIRECTV for

assistance.

To purchase a pay per view event:

1. Highlight the Buy menu pane option

2. Press

SELECT

3. Press SELECT again to confirm your purchase.

Cancelling purchases

You may cancel some events after purchasing them. You can usually cancel

unviewed purchases, however some events cannot be cancelled. If the Cancel

Purchase button appears, you can clear the purchase. If this button is

unavailable, part of the event has probably already been viewed, and you must

accept the purchase.

To cancel a Pay Per View event:

1. Highlight the event you want to cancel.

2. Press

SELECT on the remote control.

3. Use the pop-up menu panel to cancel the purchase.

Pay per view purchases list

PAST PURCHASES

Upcoming

Past

Exit

Return

Purchase History

Recently viewed event

1/12

9:00PM

102

$2.99

Previously viewed event

2/12

8:00PM

140

$29.99

Thu, Aug 2 5:04PM

Using the menus 19

Setting guide

preferences

Highlight and SELECT the Guide Options tab from the MAIN MENU. The

Options screen (shown below) allows 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, or tune

on a repeating basis. As shown below, you can:

• Schedule programs for viewing (ü)

• Schedule programs for taping ( ) (SAT-A65A only)

• Select Cancel from the menu if you decide not to schedule anything.

Selecting guide options

GUIDE OPTIONS

Wed, Aug 1 12:25AM

Exit

Theme

Ch. Mark

Times

Return

Fav List

Fav Setup

Reset Options

Picture In Guide

Guide Zoom

Multi-Color

Channel Sort

Numeric

Filters

Temporary

Grid

Guide Style

Options

The TIMER pane popup menu

TIMER & REC

Schedule

Wed, Jun 13 6:24 PM

Chan Start FrequencyLength

Schedule Options

Schedule to View ( )

Delete Event

Cancel

Schedule to Tape

Exit

Return

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 indicate that there are additional events.

You can schedule events up to

eleven months in advance.

To schedule a program:

1. Highlight an upcoming program in the program guide and press

SELECT.

Press

SELECT again to cycle through the next available option.

If you choose a scheduling option, the DIRECTV Receiver will turn on (if

necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the chosen date and time.

2. If you chose Schedule to Tape (SAT-A65A only) and you have set up your

VCR (see 7), the DIRECTV Receiver will record the event. For unattended

recording:

– Attach the VCR Control Cable and set up your VCR.

– Set your VCR for the correct DIRECTV Receiver output: RF (channel

3/4) or A/V (phono or S-Video).

– Insert a blank videotape and leave the VCR turned on.

Select Delete Event to clear a

scheduled event.

3. Use the navigation buttons to specify AM or PM (or N for noon, or M for

midnight if the you specified12:00).

4. Use the same procedure to set the program Length in hours and minutes.

5. Use the navigation buttons to advance to the Frequency column.

6. Specify when, or how often, the event occurs: Today, Tomo rrow, Every Mon,

Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun,

Everyday, Mon-Fri, or “/” (specify a date).

If you specify a date, use the

month/day format. The year is set

automatically.

7. After setting the Frequency, use the navigation buttons to advance.

8. Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits.

To cancel a program scheduled for viewing or taping:

Find the upcoming program in the program guide you wish to cancel and press

SELECT until the check mark (✓) or videotape icon ( ) disappears.

If the program is currently airing, you must delete the event from the

Schedule

menu pane accessed from the

TIMER menu.

Adjusting audio From the MAIN MENU, highlight and SELECT the Audio & Video tab.

From the

AUDIO ADJUST menu pane, you can change:

•

Default Audio and Alternate Audio

•

Audio Left/Right Balance

•

TruSurround® Audio Processing (SAT-A65A only)

•

Dolby Digital Output (SAT-A65A only)

•

Output Optimization

Using the menus 21

Using Dolby Digital

audio (SAT-A65A only)

Select the Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65A only), then use the CHANNEL

(CH +/–)

button to step through the audio tracks for the current program. For

programs that are offered in Dolby Digital, the double-D symbol ( ) appears

with the audio track title.

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 access these services.

2. Highlight the desired language.

3. Press

SELECT.

Occasionally, an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast, in

which case the audio will not change or you will not hear any audio. Change

channels to restore the audio track to the one specified on the

AUDIO

ADJUSTMENT

menu pane.

Adjusting Audio settings

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Exit

Audio

Video

Return

Wed, Feb 20 2:15 AM

Factory Defaults

Alternate Audio

English

SRS TruSurround

Off

Default Audio

Audio Balance

0,0

Dolby Digital

Setting the default audio language

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Exit

Audio

Video

Return

Wed, Feb 20 2:55 AM

Factory Defaults

Alternate Audio

English

SRS TruSurround

Off

Default Audio

Audio Balance

0,0

Dolby Digital

Alternate Audio

Enhanced Bass

Dolby Digital

Default Audio

English

French

German

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Chinese

Spanish

22 Using the menus

Adjusting audio balance

To adjust the left/right audio balance, highlight and SELECT Audio Balance.

Use the navigation buttons to increase or decrease the Audio Balance settings in

the pop-up menu.

Adjusting video Adjust video display brightness, contrast, and saturation for the best on-screen

image. (SAT-A65A only)

1. Highlight the Audio & Video tab from the MAIN MENU.

2. Press

SELECT.

3. Highlight the

Video tab.

4. Highlight the PicturePerfect menu pane button.

5. Press

SELECT.

Use the navigation buttons to increase/decrease the screen Brightness,

Contrast, and image Saturation settings in the pop-up menu.

[

Setting left/right speaker balance

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Watch TV

Audio

Video

Main Menu

Wed, Feb 20 2:15 AM

Factory Defaults

Alternate Audio

English

SRS TruSurround

Off

Default Audio

Audio Balance

0,0

Dolby Digital

Audio Balance

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

Done

Adjusting the screen image controls

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT

Exit

Audio

Video

Return

Screen Ratio

4:3

Menu Centering

0,0,0

Factory Default

Black Level Filter

0,0

PicturePerfect

Fri, Aug 3 6:44 AM

Contrast

Saturation

PicturePerfect

Brightness

0 Done

Using the menus 23

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 see the name, time, and telephone number of recent calls on your

TV as shown in the figure below.

You must subscribe to Caller ID

from your local telephone

company to use this feature.

Highlight and SELECT the Caller ID tab from the MAIN MENU.

You can disable and enable the Caller ID feature from the

PREF menu pane

under the

System tab available on the MAIN MENU.

Using Search Use Search to find shows that have specific words used in titles or descriptions.

Press the remote control

SEARCH button to access the setup pane shown below.

You can specify up to eight search words or partial words to identify

programming of interest to you. Program titles and guide descriptions

containing your search words appear in the

Result pane.

Highlight and

SELECT one of the eight choices. A pop-up panel appears where

you can enter a search word. If you enter “ALIEN,” Search might find the movie

“Aliens” as well as any program which includes the word “alien” in the

description.

Call history screen

CALLER ID

Sun, Apr 1 3:42PM

Exit

Return

Call History

Caller ID

7/29/01

Joe Callow

9:11 AM 1 (405) 163-5256

Today

John Customer

10:16 AM 1 (765) 163-7133

Disable

Search word entry list

SEARCH SETUP

Wed, Aug 1 3:40 PM

Exit

Setup

Result

Return

Search for words in the Program Titles

and Descriptions within Guide.

tropical

Roberts

Empty

casino

rodeo

24 Using the menus

Use the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and

SELECT the toggle icon on the default button board (see figure) to change it

to a standard keyboard layout, if you desire. Highlight the desired letter using

the navigation buttons. Press

SELECT to enter the letter. Select OK when you are

finished entering the desired search words.

Adjusting system

settings

Select the System tab from the MAIN MENU to access the system functions

described in this section.

New Access Card

Highlight the New Card tab to set the receiver to use a new DIRECTV access

card.

SELECT the Prepare new card menu button and follow the on-screen

instructions.

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 channel 3 or 4

Using the toggle key to switch button board layout

SEARCH SETUP

Wed, Aug 1 3:45 PM

Exit

Setup

Result

Return

Search for words in the Program Titles

and Descriptions within Guide.

tropical

Roberts

Empty

casino

rodeo

Cancel

Clear

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E F G H I J

K L M N O P Q R S :

T U V W X Y Z . / ?

# $ %

( )

Del

Search Entry

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L :

Z X C V B N M . / ?

# $ %

( )

Del

Prepare New Card menu pane

NEW ACCESS CARD

Antenna

Signal

Fri, Aug 3 5:15 PM

Test

New Card

Upgrade

Features

Return

Exit

Prefs

New Card

Follow this procedure to prepare a new

access card.

Once started it cannot be interrupted.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

Select button below to begin

Prepare new card

Using the menus 25

• Enable or disable the INPUT button on your remote control.

• Lock the system on a particular channel.

• Select English or Spanish language menus.

• Enable or disable Caller ID on and off.

Change Receiver ID

If you are using more than one satellite receiver in the same room you may want

to change the receiver ID to avoid any interference. If you are not using the RF

antenna supplied with the SAT-A65A DIRECTV Receiver, the ID can be either

“50” or “51”.

If you are using the RF antenna and RM-Y807 remote control (SAT-A65A only),

the RF ID can be a number from 00 to 15.

1. Press the

CODE SET button on the remote control.

2a. Changing IR receiver ID: Check that the RF antenna is not connected

to the satellite receiver. Enter the desired receiver ID number, either

“50” or “51”, and press the

SELECT button twice.

2b. Changing RF receiver ID: Check that the RF antenna is connected to

the satellite receiver and that you are using the RM-Y807 remote

control (SAT-A65A only). Enter the desired receiver ID number from

“00 to “15”, and press the

SELECT button twice.

3. Check that the ID has been successfully set by testing the remote control to

see that it controls that satellite receiver.

Set output channel

Use the Output Channel menu button to toggle between channels 3 and 4,

whichever is unused in your area.

Input key enable/disable

The Input Key menu button allows you to turn the remote control TV/SAT

button on and off.

Lock a channel

Use the Channel Set menu button to set the DIRECTV Receiver to permanently

stay on a specific channel. When you enter a channel number (5-0-0, for

example) then select OK, the receiver will always power up on that channel

(channel 500 in this example). The receiver will ignore any attempts to change

the channel. Set this option to “Off” to permit normal channel selection.

System Preferences menu pane

PREFERENCES

Antenna

Signal

Fri, Aug 3 5:15 PM

Test

New Card

Upgrade

Features

Return

Exit

Prefs

Factory Defaults

Receiver ID Unit 1

Output Channel

Input Key

Channel Set

Off

Menu Language

English

Color Scheme

Translucency

Solid

Caller ID

Ocean

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 scheme, from these choices:

Ocean, Storm, Foam, or Purple.

Set translucency level

The Translucency level of the on-screen display may be set to Solid, Heavy,

Medium, or Light.

Caller ID enable/disable

Use the Caller ID menu button to turn the Caller ID feature on and off.

Incoming calls will not be displayed on-screen when the Caller ID feature is

disabled.

Restore factory default

settings

SELECT the Factory Defaults menu button to restore the PREFERENCES

options to the original factory settings.

Antenna, Signal, and Test functions are described Chapter 1 – Getting started.

Viewing Messages DIRECTV uses the MESSAGES feature to send you important information

inform you of special events, and tell you about special offers.When you receive

a new message, a

New Mail icon appears at the top of all menus until you read

the message. Highlight and

SELECT the View Messages tab from the MAIN

MENU.

Message – Cycle through multiple messages.

SELECT the Messages button.

Use the navigation buttons to navigate messages.

Page – Use the CHANNEL (CH +/–) button to cycle through multi-page message.

Erase – Permanently remove a message. Messages are automatically deleted as

they become outdated or if space is needed for newer incoming messages.

VIEW MAIL menu pane

MESSAGES

Fri, Aug 3 1:24AM

Return

Exit

Messages

Message

Read Message

Erase

1 of 3 Page 2

Second page of message text...

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 31).

Selecting a program

guide style

Personalize the program guide to show program listings that interest you.

You determine how your choices appear onscreen by your guide selection.

Available guide styles are:

• Grid with Picture-in-Guide or description

• Logo with Picture-in-Guide or description

Grid guide

• Easy to see what programs are available at a particular time.

• Shows up to 72 hours of current and upcoming programming.

• Picture-in-Guide displays the current program in the upper right corner.

• You can browse five channels of current and future programming at a time.

• Active ad highlights provide “one-click” access to products and services.

Cells with arrows indicate the

program started at an earlier time

or continues later than can be

shown in the selected time period.

• Programs appear in a row with the channel on which they are broadcast.

If a program title cannot entirely

fit in the space provided, an

ellipsis (…) indicates that a

portion of the title is not shown.

• 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.

Grid guide with Picture-in-Guide active

PROGRAM GUIDE

All Channels

Thu, Feb 17 6:00PM

DIRECTV Movies and Sports This Week

Advertising

Highlight

Advertising

Highlight

6 PM 6:30

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Center

Local Channel Ordering Information

DIRECTV FREEVIEW

DIRECTV Movies and Sports this week

DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews

ALL DAY

7 PM

INTERACTIVE

Center

DIRECTV

FREEVI...

None 6:00AM - 6:00AM (2001) At the

top of every hour find out whats hot on

HBO, Starz1 & Showtime with DIRECTV

MOVIES THIS WEEK. Followed by the teams

& games to watch on DIRECTV SPORTS...

An image of the currently

airing program highlighted

in the menu selection

appears here

Picture-in-Guide

Today

28 Using program guides

The guide time expands to two hours when active ad highlights are unavailable.

You can also turn the Picture-in-Guide feature off as shown in the figure below.

To turn off the Picture-In-Guide feature:

1. Press the remote control

GUIDE button.

2. Press the

GUIDE button again to access the Options menu tab.

Press the remote control GUIDE

button while the program guide

appears on-screen to display the

Guide Options menu.

3. Highlight the Picture-in-Guide menu button.

4. Press

SELECT to toggle the feature off.

Logo guide

• Select your favorite channels, rather than selecting specific programs.

• The current program title appears above the logo grid as you highlight each

channel. Only current programming is available in the Logo Guide.

• Video of the current program appears in the Picture-in-Guide window as

you highlight each channel.

Use the

CHANNEL (CH +/–) button to scroll through the guide entries a full page

at a time, or use the navigation buttons to scroll through the guide entries one at

a time.

Turn off the Picture-in Guide feature to display the most channels per screen,

using the description-only mode (as shown at the top of page 29).

Grid guide with Picture-in-Guide disabled (description-only mode)

PROGRAM GUIDE

All Channels

Thu, Feb 17 6:00PM

DIRECTV Movies and Sports This Week

None 6:00AM - 6:00AM (2001) At the top of every

hour find out whats hot on HBO, Starz! & Showtime

with DIRECTV MOVIES THIS WEEK. Followed by the

teams & games to watch on DIRECTV SPORTS THIS

WEEK at the bottom of the hour. Special.

6 PM 6:30

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Center

DIRECTV FREEVIEW

DIRECTV Movies and Sports this week

DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews

ALL DAY

7 PM

INTERACTIVE

Center

Today 7:30

DIRECTV FREEVIEW

Local Channel Ordering Information

Logo guide with Picture-in-Guide active

LOGO GUIDE

All Channels

Thu, Feb 21 10:54 AM

An image of the currently airing

program highlighted in the menu

selection appears here

None 6:00AM - 6:00 AM (2001)

At the top of every hour find out whats hot on

HBO, Starz! & Showtime with DIRECTV MOVIES

THIS WEEK. Followed by the teams & games to

watch on DIRECTV SPORTS THIS WEEK at the

bottom of the hour. Special.

DIRECTV Movies and Sports This Week

Using program guides 29

To select 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 program you were

viewing.

Program guide and

menu features

The on-screen guides and menus provide a logical and convenient way to access

system features and settings. Every guide and menu contain these elements:

• The guide or menu title

• The day of the week, date, and time appear in the upper right corner

• Menu pane selection tabs

• Use the navigation buttons to move the highlight from tabs into menu panes.

Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide disabled (description-only mode)

LOGO GUIDE

All Channels

Thu, Feb 21 1:54PM

None 6:00AM - 6:00 AM (2001) At the top of every hour find out whats hot

on HBO, Starz! & Showtime with DIRECTV MOVIES THIS WEEK. Followed

by the teams & games to watch on DIRECTV SPORTS THIS WEEK at the

bottom of the hour. Special.

DIRECTV Movies and Sports This Week

Common menu features

Menu Title Date and Time

Tabs

MESSAGES

Fri, Jun 15 5:24 AM

Caller ID

Locks & Limits

Audio & Video

Program Guide

Guide Options

System

Exit

Purchases

Interactive

Timer

Messages

Menu Pane

Active

Tab

Second page of message text...

Message

Read Message

Erase

1 of 3 Page 2

30 Using program guides

• Below the date and time, small icons indicating the status of the system or

details about the currently highlighted program title may appear. These

icons also appear in the Channel Banner as shown below.

• 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 you press the

DISPLAY button a second time. Banners disappear from

the screen after a few seconds, but you can remove them from the screen

instantly by pressing the

EXIT button on the remote control.

The OneLine

™

Guide The OneLine

™

Guide appears across the bottom of your screen when you press

the navigation buttons up or down while watching TV. You will see the channel

call sign and number, titles, and program start and end times as shown below.

• Use the navigation buttons to scroll to right to see upcoming program titles.

• Use the navigation buttons to move up or down while using the OneLine

Guide to see the next or previous available channel. Press

SELECT to tune to

the channel.

• You can also enter a channel number using the numeric keypad to display

the OneLine Guide for that channel. OneLine Guide content varies

according to

FAV LIST menu selections and other filters.

• Press the EXIT button on the remote control to instantly remove the guide.

Channel Banner Icons

Fri, May 8 10:54 AM

Rated: NR (Not Rated)

TNN: Automobiles

Family

4:00 PM

to 5:00 PM

340

NEW

MAIL

NEW

MAIL

Icon

Meaning

Dolby

Digital

audio

available

Taping

not

allowed

Limits

over-

ride

Limits

enforced

Unread

mail

Closed

caption

available

Other

audio

available

Pay

per

view

Data

available

Interactive

programming

available

ALL DAY

DATA

SVCS.

ALT.

AUDIO

CANT

TAPE

All Day

Ticket

Letter

Box

format

OneLine Guide

Watch Pay Per View Previews now!

100 10:30 11 am 11:30 12:00pm

DTV

PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels

Using program guides 31

Using Channel Mark The Channel Mark feature is a quick access guide to nine of your favorite

channels.

• While no other menus are displayed, press the SELECT button on the

remote control to show the Channel Mark panel.

• Use the navigation buttons to highlight the desired channel. The panel

header displays the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted

channel.

• Press SELECT to tune to that channel.

To set TurboTune channels:

• Select Guide Options from the MAIN MENU, then use the Ch. Mark menu

tab.

• Highlight an unassigned channel box and press SELECT.

• Enter the desired channel using the navigation buttons, numeric remote

control buttons, or the

CHANNEL (CH +/–) button.

Channel Mark Menu

Setup

DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev

32 Using program guides

Setting favorites and filters 33

Setting favorites and filters 6

This chapter explains:

• How to create a channel list (this page).

• How to rename a channel list (see page 34).

• Using Auto Set, Add All, and Del All functions (see page 34).

• How to use program guide Theme filters (see page 35).

• How to change guide times (see page 36).

Using favorite

channel lists

Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available

channels into groupings suitable for your household. Each list can contain as

many or as few channels as you wish. You can customize these groups several

ways. For example, Fav. A could be Dad’s favorite channels, Fav. B could be

Mom’s favorites, Fav. C could be the kids’ channels, and Fam ily could be all

channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family.

Creating a channel list

1. Press the remote control MENU button.

2. Select the

Guide Options from the MAIN MENU.

3. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the

Fav Setup tab.

4. Press

SELECT to open the FAVORITE LIST SETUP pane shown below.

The four columns of small boxes on the right hand side of the pane are the Tag

Boxes. The first three columns are the Fav.A , Fav.B, and Fav.C . channel lists.

The farthest right hand column is the Fa mil y list.

Note: If the receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels are

accessible. If the Family list has not had channels added to it, no channels can

be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this inconvenience,

create the Family list before locking the receiver. See Chapter 7 – Using access

controls, on page 37 for additional details about controlling system access.

5. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the tag box that corresponds to the

channel number and list that you wish to create or change.

6. Press

SELECT to add or remove the check mark, which indicates that the

channel in that row is included in the list shown at the top of the column.

FAVORITE LIST SETUP

Fav List

Theme

Times

Return

Options

Ch. Mark

Exit

List: MYLIST

Quality entertainment for the whole family,

featuring animated XYZ classics, original

series, entertainment specials, and movies.

Fav Setup

Auto Set

Rename

Del. All

Add All

Channel

120 WABC

121 WQED

122 ESPN

123 HBOW

Wed, Aug 1 7:14 PM

34 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 you have added all of the channels you want to your list, use the

navigation buttons to highlight and

SELECT the Exit tab to resume viewing.

Once you have created your lists. use the remote control

FAVORITE button to

cycle through them quickly and easily. Each press cycles to next channel list.

You can also select a list by highlighting the

Fav List tab.

Renaming a channel list:

1. Highlight the Rename button and press SELECT.

Rename List pop-up menu appears. You can rename the first three lists.

You cannot rename the All and Family lists.

2. Highlight the list you wish to rename and press

SELECT. A buttonboard

pop-up panel appears.

3. Highlight the desired letter using the navigation buttons.

4. Press

SELECT to enter the letter.

5. When finished, Select OK.

Creating an Auto Set list

1. SELECT the Auto Set button. A pop-up menu appears showing each of the

channel lists.

2. Highlight and

SELECT a channel list to be programmed.

Once selected, the

Auto Set Progress pop-up status panel appears. It may

take several minutes for the receiver to scan through all of the channels and

determine which ones you are authorized to receive. The results of this scan

will be stored in the designated channel list.

Note: Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice

channels or include some pay per view channels. This does not mean that

the receiver is faulty. These channels were excluded or included due to the

DIRECTV Receiver’s analysis process. You can manually edit the lists to

correct these oversights.

Adding and removing all

channels

Selecting the Del All menu button clears all channels from the list you have

chosen. Add All has the opposite effect, creating a list of all the channels you are

authorized to receive.

FAVORITE LIST

Ch. Mark

Fav Setup

Options

Exit

Fav List

Theme

Times

Return

Wed, Aug 1 8:16 PM

FAV. A

FAV. B

FAV. C

Family

All Channels

Select Favorite List to filter Guide

Setting favorites and filters 35

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 viewing interests.

Using Theme Filters

From the MAIN MENU, select the Guide Options tab. The CATEGORY FILTER

menu appears, listing all available program category groups.

After choosing a category (other than All), the drop-down menu is replaced by

the Types pop-up menu. This menu allows you to further refine a chosen theme.

In addition to All, you can select popular categories that can be quickly selected

using the remote control

GUIDE button.

For example, if you chose Lifestyles for the category, you can now choose a

subcategory such as Beauty, Collectible, Cooking, Exercise/Fitness, and others

as shown in the figure below.

After selecting one of these subcategories, the guide will be further filtered to

show only those channels offering programs of the selected category and type.

CATEGORY FILTER

Fav List

Theme

Times

Main Menu

Wed, Feb 7 3:15 PM

Fav Setup

Options

Set Turbo

Watch TV

Select a Category to filter Guide

Sports

Movies

Interests

Lifestyles

News

Themes

All

Show Types

CATEGORY FILTER

Fav List

Theme

Times

Main Menu

Fav Setup

Options

Set Turbo

Watch TV

CATEGORY FILTER

Fav List

Theme

Times

Main Menu

Wed, Feb 7 3:15 PM

Fav Setup

Options

Set Turbo

Watch TV

Select a Category to filter Guide

Sports

Movies

Interests

Lifestyles

News

Themes

All

Show Types

House/Garden

All

Beauty

Collectibles

Cooking

Exercise/Fitness

Fashion/Style

Health/Medicine

Home Repair

House/Garden

36 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

Theme

Times

Main Menu

Fav Setup

Options

Set Turbo

Watch TV

Advance Program Guide

to Chosen Time

Current

3:30AM Tomorrow

3:30PM Tomorrow

3:30AM Sat

3:30PM Sat

3:30AM Sun

Thu, Feb 7 3:54PM

Using access controls 37

Using access controls 7

This chapter explains:

• How to lock and unlock the system (this page).

• How to set maximum rating limits (see page 38).

• Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 39).

Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of

DIRECTV

programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits

provide a great degree of control. The DIRECTV Receiver must be locked for

the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be enforced.

Locking & unlocking

the system

When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits

or restrictions are in effect). You must lock the system to enforce the limits

(spending, ratings, TV timer, and “Family” favorite list).

Note: Once the DIRECTV Receiver is locked, only existing Family list

channels will be accessible. If the Family list does not contain any channels,

no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid

this, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver.

How to lock the system

When you SELECT the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel appears.

1. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.

Press Cancel to clear the locking

process.

2. Highlight and SELECT OK.

3. Enter the code again to confirm.

4. Highlight and

SELECT OK.

If you forget your four-digit code, you

must call DIRECTV.

Once you select OK, the satellite receiver is locked. You must enter the passcode

to unlock it. A lock symbol icon appears at the top of every menu screen to

remind you that the system is locked.

PARENTAL LOCK

Ratings

Lock

Fav Setup

Limits

Exit

Return

Enforce rating, spending, and

viewing limits, and restrict

access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to

lock(unlock) your receiver.

Lock

Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM

38 Using access controls

Unlocking the system

To remove the lock and its restrictions:

1. Highlight the

Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU.

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 system.

Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed!

Choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect.

Setting ratings limits

Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program’s content for a given

audience.

Highlight the

Ratings tab. Highlight and SELECT the type of programming

content you wish to restrict.

For example, if you select the violence menu button, a ratings pop-up submenu

appears as shown in the figure on page 39.

PARENTAL LOCK

Ratings

Lock

Fav Setup

Limits

Exit

Return

Enforce rating, spending, and

viewing limits, and restrict

access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to

lock(unlock) your receiver.

Lock

Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM

Lock

Cancel

LOCK SYSTEM

Passcode

* * * *

Lock

Cancel

CONFIRM PASSCODE

Passcode

* * * *

RATINGS LIMITS

Ratings

Lock

Fav Setup

Limits

Watch TV

Main Menu

Thu, Feb 7 4:40PM

Children

Not Rated

Allow All

Movies

Violence

Language

General Audience

Dialogue

Sex

Allow TV-14

Allow R

Allow All

Using access controls 39

Highlight and SELECT the highest rating for violent program content you wish

to allow. You may choose to Block All or Allow All instead of setting a specific

limit.

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 panel.

Use this menu to set the specific hours and maximum hours the satellite receiver

can be used for viewing.

3. Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the

navigation buttons to increase or decrease each digit.

4. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the digit that you want to change.

The maximum limit is $655 per event.

5. Highlight OK and press

SELECT to confirm the entered amount.

RATINGS LIMITS

Ratings

Lock

Fav Setup

Limits

Watch TV

Main Menu

Thu, Feb 7 4:40PM

Children

Not Rated

Allow All

Movies

Violence

Language

General Audience

Dialogue

Sex

Allow TV-14

Block All

Allow TV-14

Allow R

Allow All

Block All

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Allow All

Violence

SPENDING/VIEWING LIMITS

Ratings

Lock

Fav Setup

Limits

Exit

Return

Wed, Jul 18 10:11 AM

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$5.00

Max Spending

24:00 Hours allowed

Total time watched today: 1:12

24:00 Hours allowed

40 Using access controls

Questions & Answers 41

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, press

SELECT.” What happened?

A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception. This loss of

signal is temporary. Also check for new growth on trees and bushes that

could be blocking the signal. One other possibility is that the wind or

someone has moved the satellite dish antenna.

Q Why can’t I control my TV?

A Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, you must

program your remote control to match your different devices. See Chapter 3

– Using the remote control in this manual for specific instructions. If you

have already successfully programmed your remote control, try pressing the

appropriate function key or sliding the device switch to the appropriate

device to put your remote in the proper mode. Then try controlling that

device. Also, make sure that the batteries in the remote control are fresh.

Q My satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys. What’s wrong?

A Most likely, if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn’t

work, try pressing the

SAT button (or moving the device switch to SAT on

the RM-Y812 remote) before trying to control the digital satellite receiver.

If that doesn’t work, or if the front panel buttons don’t work either, unplug

your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.

Q Some channels look good, while others freeze or indicate that no signal is

available. What’s wrong?

A The most common causes for this behavior relate to an improperly

grounded satellite cable. Check the cable between your digital satellite

receiver and the satellite dish antenna. Confirm that RG-6 (not RG-59)

cable is used and does not exceed 100 feet in length. Longer cable runs

require amplification. This special amplifier is available from your dealer.

Q How can I watch one channel while recording another?

A With only one digital satellite receiver, unfortunately, you can’t. Each

receiver can only decode one channel at a time.

Q I’m getting a message to call a telephone number. Why?

A There are many different reasons for this. If you want to watch the channel

that is displaying the message, call DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288.

Q Why don’t I have an on-screen offer to purchase pay per view programs?

A There are three possibilities; your digital satellite receiver must be

connected to a phone line and it is not, or DIRECTV doesn’t realize that

your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on-screen

purchases. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288 for assistance.

42 Questions & Answers

Q I don’t see Caller ID information appear on screen when I receive a

telephone call. What could be wrong?

A There are several possible reasons. First, check that the satellite receiver is

connected to an active telephone jack. Verify that the Caller ID feature is

turned on (refer to page 26). Confirm that you subscribe to Caller ID service

from your telephone company. Also check that your antenna is properly

grounded as shown on page iv, as this can affect how the Caller ID feature

works.

Q Can I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver?

A There are three ways to receive local programming:

• If you are in an area where local programming is available via satellite

and have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to arrange

for the necessary subscription package.

• Install a traditional antenna (i.e., roof mounted, attic mounted, rabbit

ears).

• Arrange for basic or “lifeline” cable TV service from your local cable

company.

If you select item 1 above, your local programming appears in the program

guide like any other channel. For options 2 or 3, connect the local signal to

the

IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver.

Use the

TV/SAT key to switch between DIRECTV

programming and local

programming provided on the

OUT TO TV connector.

Q If I have questions about my satellite system or need to have it serviced, who

should I call?

A For questions about your equipment, contact the Sony Satellite Information

Center at 1-800-838-SONY (7669).

If you need assistance with your subscription, such as adding channels,

contact DIRECTV at 1-800-347-3288.

Q I think I set an event to record on my VCR, but when I played the tape back

nothing was there. What could be wrong?

A There are several possible reasons for this. First, check that the VCR was

programmed correctly and left turned on and the input matches the output

from your digital satellite receiver. Confirm that you were authorized to tape

the chosen program.

Q Why do I need to connect the satellite receiver to a telephone line?

A The telephone connection is used by the satellite receiver to report purchase

activity to DIRECTV.

QWhy do I need to connect the satellite receiver to a telephone line?

A The telephone connection is used by the satellite receiver to report purchase

activity to DIRECTV.

Questions & Answers 43

Q I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound.

Why?

A Your digital satellite receiver was reporting any pay per view activity that

may have occurred. This rarely happens and only lasts for a minute or so.

Q What if my question isn’t listed here?

A Contact your dealer or the Sony Satellite Information Center at

1-800-838-SONY (7669).

44 Questions & Answers

Manufacturers device control codes 45

Manufacturers device control codes B

TV Codes VCR Codes

ManufacturerAND CodeODE 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 & Howell (M. Ward) 330, 343

Broksonic

103, 112 Broksonic 317, 319

Craig

120–123 Canon 308, 309

Croslex

111 Citizen 332

Curtis Mathes

103, 119, 123 Craig 302, 315, 332

Daewoo

103, 135, 136 Curtis Mathes 304, 309, 338

Daytron

113 Daewoo 309, 312, 341

Emerson

103, 113, 115, 120–123 DBX 314, 336, 337

Fisher

125 Dimensia 304

General Electric

102, 103, 107, 118 Emerson 316–320, 341

Goldstar

103, 112, 113, 130 Fisher 330, 333–335

Hitachi

103, 113, 131, 132 Funai 338

JCPenney

102, 103, 107, 118, 130 General Electric 304, 309, 329

JVC

128, 129 Go Video 322, 339, 340

KTV

103, 113, 123, 133, 134 Goldstar 332

LXI (Sears)

102, 103, 111, 112, 119, 125 Hitachi 304, 305, 306, 338

Magnavox

107, 111–113 HQ 315

Mitshubishi/MGA

103, 112, 124 Instant Replay 308, 309

NEC

103, 112 JC Penney 304, 305, 309, 314, 330, 336, 337

Panasonic

107, 116–118 JVC 314, 336, 337

Philco

109, 111, 118 Kenwood 314, 332, 336, 337

Philips

111 LXI (Sears) 305, 330, 332–335, 338

Pilot

103 Magnavox 308–310

Pioneer

118, 119, 137 Marantz 314, 336, 337

Portland

103, 108 Marta 332

Quasar

107, 110 Memorex 309, 335

Radio Shack

102, 112, 123, 124 Minolta 304, 305

RCA/Proscan

102–108 Mitshubish/MGA 323–326

Samsung

103, 112, 113, 126 Multitech 321,325, 338

Sanyo

125 NEC 314, 336, 337

Scott

112, 123 Olympic 308, 309

Sharp

113–115 Optimus 327

Signature 2000 (M. Ward)

109, 114 Panasonic 306–309

Sylvania

108, 111, 112 Pentax 304, 305

Symphonic

123, 139 Philco 308, 309

Teknika

109 Phillips 308–310

Toshiba

114, 119 Pioneer 308

Videch

103, 112, 131 Quasar 306, 308, 309

Wards

103, 112, 113, 115 RCA/Proscan 304, 305, 308–313

Zenith

108, 110 Realistic 309, 324, 328, 330, 335, 338

Sansui 314

The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls are compatible with most models

of the following brands:

46 Manufacturers device control codes

VCR Codes (continued) AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only)

ManufacturerAND CodeODE NUMBER Manufacturer Code

Singer

315 Sony 501, 521

Samsung

313, 321, 322 Denon (Sharp) 516–518

Sanyo

330, 335 Harmon 519

Scott

312, 313, 321, 323–326, 335 JVC 506–508

Sharp

325, 327, 328 Kenwood 504, 505

Shintom

315 McIntosh 520

Signature 2000 (M. Ward)

327, 336 Onkyo 512, 513

Sylvania

308–310, 338 Pioneer 502, 503

Symphonic

338 Technics 509–511

Tashiro

332 Yamaha 514, 515

Tatung

314, 336, 337

Teac

314, 336–338

Technics

308, 309

Teknica

338, 342

Toshiba

311, 312

Wards

327, 328, 331, 332, 335

Ya ma h a

314, 330, 336, 337

Zenith

331

DVD Codes (RM-Y807 Only)

ManufacturerAND CodeODE NUMBER

Sony

601

Panasonic

604

Pioneer

605

RCA

602

Toshiba

603

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

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replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any

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For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has

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For assistance with installation, contact the dealer from whom you

purchased your Digital Satellite Receiver.

For product information or operation, for service assistance or for

resolution of a service problem, call:

Sony Satellite System Information Center

1-800-838-SONY (7669)

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer,

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Specifications

Input Jacks Cable Type

VHF/UHF IN 75 ohm f-type

SATELLITE IN 75 ohm f-type

RF REMOTE

(SAT-A65A only)

Supplied RF Antenna

AC IN (120 V, 60 Hz) Supplied AC Power Cord

Output Jacks SAT-A65A Cable Type

VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT 75 ohm f-type

VCR CONTROL Supplied VCR Controller

LOW SPEED DATA RJ-11

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL)

Optical Rectangular

S-VIDEO 4-pin mini DIN

AUDIO L/R (2) RCA Type

VIDEO (2) RCA Type

TEL LINE RJ-11

Output Jacks SAT-B65A Cable Type

VHF (SAT)/UHF OUT 75 ohm f-type

S-VIDEO 4-pin mini DIN

AUDIO L/R RCA Type

VIDEO RCA Type

TEL LINE RJ-11

General

Input Frequency 950-1450 Mhz

Power Requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption 24 W typical

Dimension (w/h/d) 11.0 x 2.5 x 8.4 inches

280 x 64 x 214 mm

Weight (unit) 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)

Supplied

Accessories

Remote Control RM-Y807 (SAT-A65A)

RM-Y812 (SAT-B65A)

Size AA Batteries (2)

Access Card

Audio/Video Cable

S-Video Cable (SAT-A65A only)

Coaxial (RF) Cable

Telephone Line Cord

VCR Controller (1) (SAT-A65A only)

RF Antenna (SAT-A65A only)

Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite

Receiver Accessories

Satellite Antenna

SAN-18D4

Satellite Antenna

SAN-24MD1

Local TV Antenna

ANJ-AA1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index 51

Index

A/V receiver, connecting 10

Access card, new 24

Advance select 19

Aligning the antenna 4

Alternate audio 21

Antenna

alignment values

cable, connecting 2

pointing 4

terrestrial 7

Audio

balance

balance control 22

Azimuth angle, determining 4

Balance, audio 22

Batteries, installiing 15

Brightness, video 22

Button board, change layout 24

Caller ID, disable 26

Can’t Tape message 10

Cancel purchase 18

Changing menu language 26

Channel banner

location

removing from screen 30

Channel Mark, assigning

channels

Channel Set function 25

Color scheme, changing 26

Contrast, screen 22

Controls

front panel

VCR, testing 9

Crosstalk, reducing 25

Default audio 21

Delete event, preselected 20

Dish antenna pointing 4

Dolby

digital connection

logo icon 21

Pro Logic 10

Edit preselected program 20

Elevation angle, determining 4

English language menus 26

Entertainment system,

connecting

Factory settings, restore 26

Front panel controls 4

Guide

features

grid style 27

logo style 28

selecting style 27

History, purchase 18

Icons

interactive features

menu 3

multiple box 3

on-screen display 3

option list 3

taping 19

toggle 3, 24

viewing 19

ID, receiver 25

Info Banner, using 30

Input key enable 25

Language, menu 26

Locate satellite 4

Locking a channel 25

Mail

Erase

message 26

viewing 26

color

features 29

function overview 17

icons 3

language 26

tabs 29

Menu translucency 26

Multiple box icon 3

Navigation buttons

functions

11, 15

remote control 15

On-screen menu language 26

Options list icon 3

Ordering events via phone 18

Output channel, setting 25

Past purchases pane 18

Pay per view

history

purchase 18

upcoming events 18

Phone jack connection 3

Picture-In-Guide

options

turning off 28

PicturePerfect, adjusting 22

Preferences, system 24

Program guide

features

styles 27

Purchase Pay Per View event 18

Purchases not listed 18

Rear panel

connections

phone jack connector 3

Receiver ID, changing 25

Recording

unattended

VCR setup 20

Remote control

batteries

models 11

sensor, VCR 8

Replacing batteries 15

52 Index

Restore factory settings 26

Saturation, video 22

Scanning remote control codes 11

Schedule programs 19

Search entries 23

Search for words 23

SELECT control 15

Selecting a menu item 15

Signal indication 5

Spanish language menus 26

Surround sound, Dolby 10

S-Video connection 3

System menu functions 24

System Setup screen 4

Tabs, menu 29

Tag boxes 33

Telephone connection 3

Testing

results

5, 6

satellite signal 5

Toggle icon 24

Translucency setting 26

Transponder

signal strength

testing 5

TV connection types 3

Unattended recording 20

Unviewed purchases 18

Upcoming purchases menu 18

VCR

connecting

control cable 8, 9

remote control sensor 8

SETUP menu 9

testing 9

Video

contrast

saturation 22

ZIP code antenna alignment 4

Printed in U.S.A.

www.sony.com/support

Contact Sony with questions about your

Digital Satellite Receiver:

1-800-838-SONY (7669)

Contact DIRECTV with questions about

service or programming:

1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

Sony SAT-A65A Digital Satellite Receiver

Product's Documents

User Manual

Specifications

Sony SAT-A65A Questions and Answers

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